Community partnership manager jobs
Why This Role Matters
Every day, people in our borough face the reality of homelessness. Every person facing homelessness needs practical support, stability and someone who believes their situation can change.This role is central to making that change happen.
As Operations Manager, you will help ensure that our services run effectively and compassionately, enabling people experiencing homelessness to access the support they need to rebuild their lives. You will manage a small, committed team, strengthen how our services operate, and help shape the way we respond to homelessness locally.
About Us
FCENS is a small and ambitious charity working alongside local partners, volunteers and people with lived experience of homelessness to deliver meaningful change in the community in Waltham Forest.
Our Vision is that no-one needs to be homeless in Waltham Forest and everyone has a place to go. Our Mission is to support single homeless adults in Waltham Forest towards transforming their lives.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee the effective day-to-day running of the charity’s services and internal operations.
Reporting to the Director, you will ensure that services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also play an important role in strengthening operational systems and processes, helping the charity improve and grow its impact.
You will manage a small operational team including caseworkers, lived experience coaches, an administrator and an evening worker, supporting them to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed and person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also use your strategic thinking skills to help improve service provision.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the charity’s services.
- Plan and manage the annual night shelter season and the year-round drop-in centre.
- Maintain oversight of case management, outreach activity and data systems.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Oversee administrative and IT systems, including effective use of the case management system.
Service Development
- Review operational systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implement changes that improve efficiency, quality and impact.
- Use data, feedback and lived experience insight to inform service development.
Leadership and Team Management
- Line manage operational staff, providing supervision, guidance and performance management.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
- Support staff wellbeing, training and reflective practice.
- Oversee the recruitment, induction and support of volunteers.
Strategic Contribution
- Work closely with the Charity Director to translate strategic aims into operational plans.
- Contribute to organisational planning, policy development and reporting.
- Provide operational insight and updates to the Charity Director and Trustees.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with other homelessness organisations and local partners.
- Support the development of positive relationships with local authorities, funders and stakeholders.
- Represent the charity in meetings and forums where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for someone with both strong operational experience in the homelessness sector and a commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. You will identify with FCENS values, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care and lived experience.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in the homelessness sector or a related field such as housing, rough sleeping, outreach or multiple disadvantage.
- Experience managing services or operations within a small team or organisation.
- Experience line managing staff and supporting frontline practitioners.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and good practice in frontline support services.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
You will also be:
- Positive, resilient and solutions-focused.
- Calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
- Values-driven and committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
- Comfortable working within the charity’s Christian ethos.
Flexible Working
We support flexible hours where operationally viable. Requests for flexible working arrangements and compressed hours will be considered.
Equality, Diversity and Safer Recruitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding the people we support, this role will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications:5pm Monday 13th April 2026.Interviews expected week commencing April 27th 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Customer Support Manager
Reporting To: FareShare Go Operations Delivery Manager
Direct Reports: 4
Salary Range: £32,000 - £35,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, Sheffield Office (Suites 1, 3, and 4, The Hive, Fountain Precinct, 1st Floor, Leopold Wing
Working days/hours per week: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Requirements: As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for delivery of frontline customer support to FareShare’s charity network and FSGo food partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Through the leadership of the Customer Support Team, you deliver excellent frontline service to FareShare’s network of charities and retail partners. Provide timely, professional and effective resolution of complex and sensitive issues, while maintaining accurate reporting and case management standards, collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, exceeding customer satisfaction and supporting the delivery of the charity vision and ambition.
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a House Unit Manager, Residential to join our Nursing and Quality Team. This role will require the successful candidate to be accountable, alongside a team of Clinical Leads and Deputy House Managers, for leading and managing a team of nursing and care staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people.
You will be the lead professional responsible for coordinating the overall care and management of the children across a minimum of three Residential Houses and be the key contact for the family and multidisciplinary team.
You will provide clinical and operational leadership across all the Residential Houses providing highly specialised advice to nursing teams and wider professional colleagues as well as be involved in the strategic development of the residential services.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
· In collaboration with the Placement Managers, you will ensure care is appropriately planned and resourced, and you will ensure care is delivered in a safe manner at all times.
· You will be responsible for ensuring that the care in the Houses enables the children to access rehabilitation sessions, clinics, education and leisure activities as scheduled in their timetable.
· You will work as part of a leadership team comprising of a House Unit Manager, 4 x Deputy House Managers / Deputy Clinical Leads and 4 x Clinical Leads.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Circa £59,000 per annum
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Part home/Part office (London) based
As the world’s leading children’s organisation, UNICEF delivers life-saving essentials and long-term solutions that transform futures. From clean water, nutritious food and vaccines to education and protection from violence, we reach more children than any other organisation. Our work is powered by collaboration - with families, communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries - because real change happens when we act together.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Marketing Manager.
You will be working in the multi-disciplinary Marketing team within the Public Engagement directorate, working on a wide range of campaigns and projects aiming to maximise the amount of income, influence and impact we deliver for children, such as digital marketing acquisition, brand marketing and supporter journeys. You will be well-versed in managing successful insight-led marketing campaigns across a broad range of channels. You will manage spend and income budgets, objective-setting and reporting, as well as contributing to developing marketing strategy. You will project manage individuals within the team, as well as working with multi-disciplinary stakeholder teams such as Creative, Data and Knowledge and Insight.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in managing paid digital campaigns.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 26 March 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

We are looking for a College Alumni Relations Manager to join our team to refine and expand a bold and innovative alumni volunteering programme to support both the priorities of the College of Medicine and Health and DARO. As a DARO business partner for the College, you will be based both within DARO and the College itself. You will join nine other volunteering professionals as part of the wider team and will be responsible for developing a range of volunteering opportunities for alumni, which support the College’s key priorities, and Birmingham 2030 targets, across a diversified curriculum, the student experience, graduate employability, student recruitment, research and influence. You will be responsible for growing the number of alumni volunteers for the College, reporting on the impact of your work internally and the relationship management of a number of key alumni contacts, with a clear focus on supporting international recruitment for the College. You will work with colleagues across DARO to bring alumni closer to the University to support Philanthropic giving.
The College of Medicine and Health
At the College of Medicine and Health we are shaping the future of health and medicine through the provision of innovative education and exceptional research, delivered by world-leading academics and supported by a diverse range of committed and high-performing Professional Services staff.
Development and Alumni Relations Office
The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which comprises over 50 staff across four teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research initiatives, supporting student scholarships, mentoring students, and providing internships. The recent launch of the hugely ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign frames these efforts, as we seek to secure one million volunteering hours from our students, staff and alumni and raise £400 million in support of institutional priorities.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.
World-class research and outstanding global education



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Head of Supported Housing – Somerset, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Thrive 16+ service, delivering 95 units of supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 across East and South Somerset.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced housing, care or support services leader with a proven track record in Ofsted/CQC regulated environments, with expertise in managing complex safeguarding and large, multi-site teams.
The ideal candidate will be trauma-informed and capable of driving service improvement through the voices of the young people we support.
Background
The Head of Supported Housing - Somerset is a critical role which will provide leadership of our supported accommodation service in Somerset called Thrive 16+. Thrive 16+ is a service which offers housing related support and accommodation for young people in care and care leavers. It also supports young people who are homeless.
This service is for young people aged between 16 and 25 and is delivered across Glastonbury, Street, Frome, and Yeovil.
This role will also be the Ofsted registered manager, and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Job Purpose
As Head of Supported Housing – Somerset, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Thrive 16+ service, delivering 95 units of supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 across East and South Somerset.
Thrive 16+ exists to transform the lives of young people who are leaving care or experiencing homelessness. Through safe accommodation, trauma-informed support, and aspirational pathways into independence, the service enables young people to build confidence, develop life skills and pursue their ambitions.
This service is central to YMCA Brunel Group’s mission. As a senior leader, you will shape its future direction, ensuring the service delivers exceptional outcomes for young people while maintaining strong partnerships with Somerset Council and other key stakeholders.
You will lead a workforce of around 40 colleagues, cultivating a culture that reflects YMCA Brunel Group’s values:
- Kind – creating a safe, compassionate environment where young people feel valued and supported
- Curious – continually learning, improving, and seeking better ways to support young people
- Genuine – building authentic relationships with young people, colleagues, and partners
- Wave-makers – innovating and advocating for positive change in the lives of young people
- Custodians – responsibly stewarding the homes, resources and trust placed in us
Our service is registered with Ofsted for supporting young people aged 16–17. The post holder will therefore act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, holding legal accountability for the safety and quality of the service and acting as the Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead.
With potentially seven years remaining on the current contract, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape the next evolution of the service, ensuring young people not only achieve independence but exceed their aspirations.
For full details of the role, expectations and benefits, please refer to the Job Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Are you passionate about supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families? Think of yourself as super-organised? Want a role where no day will look the same? Then read on as this could be the job for you!
Ignite Life is a small, grassroots charity based in Bristol that aims to support young people and families overcome adversity by providing holistic care tailored to individual needs.
Ignite Life believes that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves equal access to support services to thrive.
We work with our community, with other organisations and with schools to reach those deemed 'hard to reach' and help close the gap disadvantaged young people face when accessing support. Ignite focuses on relieving the needs of disadvantaged and/or marginalised young people through supporting with wellbeing and mental health, educational support, food poverty, family support, access to sport and other life changing opportunities.
Ignite Life offers a range of services including mentoring, talking therapy, 1:1 Counselling for young people and families, food support, cooking workshops and community events
About the role
As the Operations Manager, accountable to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the day to day running of all activities in relation to the operation of Ignite Life. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services and compliance with contractual and organisational standards, as well as working in partnership with the Fundraising Manager to ensure income generation for the charity.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Staple Hill, Bristol BS15. Whilst the post is mainly office based; there is some flexibility for hybrid working.
If you're committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in our local community and want to bring your excellent organisational skills to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Operations Manager you will:
● Have operational leadership of the charity, ensuring day to day systems and practices are in good order and operating efficiently and effectively
● Support the Board of Trustees to set annual goals for Ignite Life
● Being the Designated Safeguard Lead for all of Ignite Life’s services.
● In partnership with the Fundraising Manager, ensure a consistent fundraising strategy for the charity is in place, including developing new partnerships and funding streams.
● Taking overall responsibility for the charity’s Health and Safety, and GDPR.
● Have oversight of charity’s financial position, including budgeting and updating managed accounts.
● Provide leadership for the core team of staff and volunteers (around 39 – 5 contracted counsellors and 1 clinical supervisor, 1 full-time employed staff member, 13 volunteers, 14-20 contracted youth mentors).
● Undertake regular and effective reporting to the Trustees.
● Manage annual reporting with the Charity Commission.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is extremely organised, can confidently manage a busy workload while building strong relationships with staff, volunteers and other agencies. You'll bring proven operational experience, alongside a real desire to work in an environment that focuses on supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the following:
- An ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
- An understanding of mentoring and counselling practice and procedures.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
- Excellent and various organisational skills in multiple areas.
- Ability to analyse data and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
- Experience working directly with children and young people.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please send in your cv and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria.
Providing frontline services to disadvantaged and marginalised young people and families for them to overcome adversity and reach their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Assistant (Part-Time, Flexible)
Location: Swindon & surrounding community
Are you passionate about your local community? Do you love meeting people, building relationships and making a real difference?
At Dressability, we believe clothing should never be a barrier to dignity, comfort or independence. Every year, we support adults and children with disabilities, older people, and those facing physical challenges by providing specialist clothing alterations and adaptations that truly transform lives.
Now, we’re looking for someone from Swindon to help us take that mission even further.
MAIN PURPOSES OF ROLE
The Community Engagement Assistant will be a public face for Dressability, a charity providing specialist clothing alterations and adaptations for people with disabilities, limited dexterity and other dressing challenges. You will build links with local groups and organisations to help promote our service, increase our visibility in the community and make sure that everyone who needs our help knows about us.
KEY ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB:
Community Activities
· Build ongoing relationships with relevant organisations & groups in the local area – community hubs, GP’s, OT units, care facilities, support groups and more
· Deliver talks and presentations to raise awareness of the charity’s services
· Represent the charity at community events
· Position posters, leaflets and other marketing materials in community hubs
· Proactively identify new opportunities for talks, locations for marketing & other awareness building activities
Internal
· Build thorough understanding of the organisation and its services
· Maintain accurate records of engagement opportunities and activities
· Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety and all other relevant procedures
· Attend monthly staff meetings and undergo regular supervision and training
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skills & experience
Essential:
· Thorough local knowledge, able to identify relevant opportunities
- Awareness and understanding of disability issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with a diverse range of people
· Full driving licence and own transport (with business insurance)
- Basic IT skills (email, word, excel, social media etc.)
Desirable:
· Experience of community engagement, outreach or partnership working
- Experience of working with people with disabilities and carers
Personal attributes
- Sociable, friendly and empathetic
- Articulate public speaker and confident representing the charity at events
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Organised with good time management and prioritization
We discretely alter and adapt clothing for people of all ages with learning and physical disabilities and those with limited dexterity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Co-Head of Development (Job-Share)
Part-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Salary: £49,774 FTE (pro rata)
Help grow local philanthropy across Kent and Medway
Kent Community Foundation believes in a Kent and Medway where every community has the opportunity to thrive.
For 25 years we have connected generous people with grassroots organisations creating change in their communities. By working with individuals, families, businesses and professional advisers, we help ensure funding reaches the local charities and community groups that need it most.
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and look ahead to the future, we are seeking a Co-Head of Development to help grow philanthropy across the county.
Working in partnership with an existing Co-Head of Development, this role will focus particularly on developing new philanthropic relationships and opportunities - building partnerships with professional advisers, corporates and prospective donors to support communities across Kent and Medway.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly skilled at building trusted relationships, developing partnerships and connecting people with issues that matter. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys developing new partnerships and opportunities rather than managing established fundraising programmes.
About Kent Community Foundation
Kent Community Foundation is a grant-making charitable foundation dedicated to funding and strengthening communities across Kent and Medway.
We partner with individuals, families, businesses, trusts and foundations to fund grassroots organisations creating positive change across the county.
Since our founding in 2001 we have distributed more than £60 million to thousands of charities and community groups, supporting projects that tackle local challenges and help communities thrive.
Our work is guided by three core values:
Community first
Listening to and supporting grassroots organisations who know their communities best.
Partnership
Working collaboratively with donors, charities and partners to create lasting change.
Purposeful giving
Ensuring funding reaches where it is needed most and creates meaningful impact.
Together, we are helping communities across Kent and Medway thrive now and in the future.
The Role:
This is a strategic and outward-facing leadership role focused on growing philanthropic income.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and your Co-Head of Development, you will help drive our fundraising strategy and develop a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on professional adviser engagement.
You will also play a key role in developing our approach to legacy giving, helping to build long-term relationships and position Kent Community Foundation as a trusted partner for planned giving.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and developing new philanthropic opportunities across Kent and Medway
- Building relationships with professional advisers, including solicitors, accountants and wealth managers
- Developing and stewarding relationships with professional advisors involved in estate planning, to strengthen the pipeline of potential legacy pledgers and legacy income
- Developing corporate partnerships with businesses
- Growing and managing a pipeline of prospective donors and fundholders
- Representing Kent Community Foundation across networks, events and professional forums
- Developing proposals and conversations that lead to new charitable funds, legacy pledges, and long-term partnerships
- Contributing to the strategic leadership of the Foundation’s development work
We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting people with purpose and who is motivated by the opportunity to grow philanthropy locally.
You might currently work in philanthropy, partnership development, professional adviser engagement, or business development.
We would also welcome applications from candidates working in professional services, financial services or other relationship-led roles who are interested in applying their skills to growing local philanthropy. We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident relationship builder and natural networker
- Strategic and proactive in developing opportunities
- Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and philanthropists
- Motivated by supporting communities across Kent and Medway
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organisation making a real difference across Kent and Medway
- Work with generous donors and partners to support local communities
- Join a friendly and collaborative team
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Help shape the future of philanthropy in Kent
Location
Our office is based in Smeeth near Ashford, with hybrid working available. The role will involve meetings and events across Kent and Medway.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introduction
The National House Project (NHP) supports Local Authorities to work with young people to give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to live connected and fulfilling lives. By developing a community of support, completing the House Project Programme and being able to make their house a home young people can look forward to a positive future.
This is an exciting time to join NHP and we are seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can support our vision to ensure that young people leaving care live connected and fulfilling lives.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, this exciting new role offers the opportunity to support NHP's internal expertise on Housing; ensure we have strong partnerships with Housing Providers and grow the offers of housing from Housing Providers across the UK, to support our growth as a charity. Essentially with more housing we can establish more Local House Projects (LHPs) and expand those that already exist, and in turn support more young people.
Working closely with senior leadership team (CEO, Director of Practice and Director of Partnerships), this role will lead on developing our first Housing Strategy and ensure we have the internal knowledge, expertise and capacity to grow our housing partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
General
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Lead the development and implementation of NHP’s Housing Partnership Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team ensuring aligned with organisational priorities and growth of NHP.
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Build, develop and sustain a strong pipeline of housing partners across all NHP locations- at both a local and national level. Maintain effective relationships with existing providers whilst identifying new business and strategic housing opportunities to grow supply.
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Work closely with local authorities (and LHPs) to understand regional housing supply, demand and challenges- with a view to informing the Housing Partnership Strategy.
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Develop and maintain a database of partnerships with Housing Providers, and opportunities for growth
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Represent NHP at regional and national Housing Forums, conferences and events
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Support Local House Projects to negotiate property offers and advocate for care-experienced young people and the NHP approach
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Coordinate the Housing Community of Practice with one of the Practice Leads
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Work with the Director of Partnerships to secure tangible opportunities to deliver Social Value opportunities- including collaborations and strategic opportunities.
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Support LAs to maximise the accommodation offer to care leavers through Section 106 agreements and their responsibility to Public Value in all commissioned services
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Deliver ‘horizon scanning’ briefings to the NHP team so they are up to date with housing policy, progress and challenges to inform their work and practice
Communications and Collaboration
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Develop case studies and share best practice/our approach across the Housing Sector
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Work closely with the Business Support Administrator and Admin Team to create and share communications about housing
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Support the preparation of housing partnership updates, impact stories, and social media content.
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Contribute to internal communications about partnership successes and learning.
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Support the rest of the NHP team from time to time, as required.
You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe for a minimum of 2 days per week, but you will be expected to travel and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis.
For detailed information see full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Benefits
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31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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10% employer pension contribution
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
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Hybrid working option with at least two days a week in the office (Monday and Thursdays)
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Quarterly team development days
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Access to professional development and training
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Access to psychological support via our external psychologists
Find out more
If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
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How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Job detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by 12pm Wednesday 8th April.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the application or recruitment process, let us know. If you are care-experienced and meet all the essential requirements you will be guaranteed an interview.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at the NHP Office in Crewe date to be confirmed.
Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Safeguarding Statement
NHP is committed to protecting the well-being of young people. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies.
General Requirements: Right to work in the UK, two professional references, and a DBS check.
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Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Ladywood Community Lead
Salary £27,583 per annum pro rata
21 hours per week (flexible)
25 days annual leave pro rata + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to join our Neighbourhood Network Scheme team as Community Lead. Working as part of the NNS team, you will be on the ground in Ladywood mapping local assets, building partnerships, identifying gaps in provision, and championing co-production and citizen voice. You will directly support Birmingham City Council's prevention-first approach to adult social care. Your focus will be on adults aged 18-49 living with long-term disabilities, ensuring they can access community-based support and lead happy, healthy and independent lives.
Alongside this, you will support local organisations through small grant applications and the wider capacity-building programme, whilst representing NNS across community events, steering groups and citywide forums, as detailed in the job description.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives – see our website.
For an informal conversation about the role, call or email Malwina Chrobakiewicz.
For an application pack visit our website or email us or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SH.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
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We have an exciting new role at Bags of Taste!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate experienced Corporate and Community Fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our corporate and community income and develop new partners. This brand new role will develop fundraising opportunities with businesses and community groups, helping to broaden our supporter base and strengthen long-term relationships.
This is an fantastic opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual who is keen to make a tangible difference. This is the first time we’ve recruited a corporate and community fundraiser and there is significant opportunity to raise funds as our organisation grows. The issues of health and well-being across the population and food insecurity are urgent and our work directly addresses these critical issues.
You’ll be a key part of the growth of Bags of Taste’s fundraising activity and will be able to make this your own role. We’re initially recruiting this role as a one year contract however we expect this to become a permanent role as funding allows and we’ll review this with the post holder after six months.
Key responsibilities
Corporate Fundraising
● Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from companies (this could be nationwide or within local project areas) with the Head of Fundraising and Comms
● Research corporate fundraising opportunities and develop a pipeline of prospects
● Approach new businesses to financially support Bags of Taste through presentations, applications, pitches and proposals
● Devise partnership opportunities where required eg volunteering days/fundraising ideas
● Work across the organisation to develop leads via staff, Directors and volunteers
● Account manage all corporate supporters in order to develop strong long-term relationships
● Attend networking events to develop new leads.
Community Fundraising
● Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from community groups. This could include events, peer to peer fundraising or volunteer led activity
● Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to community fundraisersto help maximise their fundraising efforts.
● Attend networking events where needed.
Relationship Development and Stewardship
● Build and develop relationships with all corporate and community partners
● Develop fundraising tools and guidance for all supporters
● Ensure excellent stewardship for all partners in order to build strong, long term relationships. This includes good recognition and communication (reporting and updating).
Administration
● Prepare budgets where needed, track income and forecasts
● Maintain accurate records acrosscorporate and community fundraising
● Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.
General
● Support and supervise volunteers as and when required
● Attend and support networking events or other events or fundraising activity as required to represent Bags of Taste, including occasional working outside of normal office hours, including some evenings or weekends.
● Undertake other duties appropriate to the role to support the aims of Bags of Taste.
Person specification
Essential
● A minimum of 2 years of experience managing all aspects of corporate fundraising within a charity (including experience of securing new business, account management and stewardship)
● Experience of community fundraising
● A successful track record of securing corporate and community income
● Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
● Excellent written skills - you’ll need to be able to write compelling presentations, proposals, applications and reports
● Ability to build a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
● Strong negotiation skills
● Ability to network, build, and nurture relationships with a wide variety of people
● Excellent organisation and project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
● Proactive, self motivated and tenacious
● Self starter with the ability to set your own workload
● Strong attention to detail
● Strong IT skills including all Word packages
● Strong knowledge of all social media channels including relationship building on Linked in
● Good understanding of the relevant fundraising codes of practice and GDPR/data protection
● Passion for the work of Bags of Taste
● Flexible and able to attend networking events/events occasionally out of work hours as part of the role.
Desirable
● A relevant professional qualification eg Institute of Fundraising Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising or sales or marketing
● Good understanding of CANVA and WordPress
● Good understanding and knowledge of food insecurity and health issues
Why join Bags of Taste?
● You’ll be part of a small, ambitious organisation with a big vision and a strong sense of purpose. The issues around health inequalities and poor diets and the need for solutions are critical.
● This is a hugely flexible role in a supportive organisation.
About Bags of Taste
The work of Bags of Taste and the issues that we tackle are highly topical and relevant so there is a lot of opportunity and scope to raise funds from companies and the community. Our vision that everyone should be able to access and cook good food has never been more important.
We address dietary related health inequalities and food insecurity - both these issues have been exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis and public health challenges. There is recognition now that food banks are not a sustainable solution and Bags of Taste works across a number of high need communities enabling people to be happier, healthier and more resilient.
Applications will only be accepted together with a cover letter outlining how you meet all the essential details in the person specification.
Bags of Taste transforms the lives of people with multiple disadvantages by providing support so they can enjoy tasty, healthy and affordable food.


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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Fundraiser to play a crucial role in delivering our ambitious fundraising targets by engaging local businesses, community groups and organisations. Your goal will be to grow our supporter engagement by developing relationships and drive income through innovative and creative events, campaigns and appeals while raising awareness of Keech’s vital work across the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with the development and delivery of community activities and campaigns working across wider fundraising team
- Build strong relationships with a diverse range of groups and individuals within local community
- Maintain and enhance relationships with existing donors
- Be a Keech ambassador and attend public events to raise awareness of our services
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Excellent organisational and communication skills to deliver on high standards and meet targets
- Previous experience within fundraising or marketing
- Project management skills
- Ability to inspire, support and empower volunteers
Why join us:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave
- Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A caring, supportive and inclusive environment
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Interview date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join this organisation as Partnerships Development Manager to proactively network and use your connections to develop corporate, major donor and trust relationships in Leeds.
Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April 2026
Location: Hybrid / Leeds
About the role
Based within this established partnerships team, the Partnerships Development Manager will work across the region with companies, trusts, foundations, business intermediaries and high-net-worth individuals.
The organisation is well-networked and receives invites to events and networking opportunities. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate who enjoys networking and business development and can capitalise on opportunities as they arise.
Role description:
- Income generation and relationship development to deliver on income targets.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with professional advisers, high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors in Leeds.
- Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities and partnerships, with a focus on generating new income streams.
- Represent the organisation at meetings and events, confidently presenting mission and impact.
- Work with your line manager on bespoke giving options for specialised donors.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in income generation, partnership development or donor engagement.
- Familiarity with professional networks, philanthropy and corporate fundraising.
- Experience in managing relationships and delivering stewardship activity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident in meetings with senior professionals and potential donors.
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines.
- Collaborative and proactive in coordinating across teams.
- Can communicate business plan area effectively.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April 2026.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.
We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Our Information and Advice service provides rights-based information, advice and advocacy on Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing options; practical assistance with individual grant applications, accessing social tariffs, blue/purple badge and taxi card applications. The service is delivered through a range of channels, including face to face, telephone, email and digital, across Kensington and Chelsea borough.
This is an exciting new role for us - to help shape our Information and Advice service, a service we're proud to dleiver within the community. If you're passionate about helping people, have experience of successfuly managing a team and are seeking a new challenge then get in touch!
The role is 21 hours per week.
Due to the number of applications we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


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