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Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact may be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and currently has no cure. It takes on average, almost nine years to receive a diagnosis in the UK, leaving many living in pain and without answers.

As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support. We have big ambitions in new our strategy, focused on driving down diagnosis times, supporting those with endometriosis to live well, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research, all made possible thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of our supporters. We are a growing charity, and our income has increased by 200% over the last 5 years enabling us to launch new services such as a Specialist Nurse Helpline and an online Symptom Checker tool. Last year, almost 70% of our income was from public donations and fundraising, which is incredible. Our goal is to make every supporter feel valued while growing diverse and sustainable income streams. It’s a big challenge for a small team, and that’s where you come in!

Endometriosis UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Public Fundraising Manager to join our busy fundraising team and support our continued growth. You will line manage the Fundraising Administrator and the Stewardship and Supporter Care Officer, playing a key role in leading a friendly, ambitious team and delivering exciting plans to grow vital income.
With a strong focus on public fundraising, you will be confident managing projects across community fundraising, individual giving and legacies. You will be an experienced CRM user, up to date with fundraising regulations, and ideally bring at least two years’ experience in a fundraising management role, including line management. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be motivated by results and have a proven track record of meeting income targets, underpinned by a strong commitment to excellent supporter care and stewardship.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive Endometriosis UK’s work forward and boost our impact- for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January.

Interview dates: Thursday 29th January and Friday 30th January at our office in London Bridge.

Make a Lasting Impact as Corporate Fundraising Lead (12 Months FTC)

Salary £34,324 FTE

30 to 37.5 hours per week considered

Hybrid - 50/50 On-site / Home

Ready for a new challenge in the New Year? Make a real difference for children, young people, and their families.

Do you thrive on building authentic relationships with corporate supporters and major donors who share a commitment to making a positive impact?

Are you energised by the chance to be a visible ambassador across supportive regions and communities? Connecting people, organisations, and opportunities to a cause that truly makes a meaningful difference.

If your answer is yes, then come and apply to join our Income Generation Team as a Corporate Fundraising Lead and bring more than just your skills, bring your purpose and authentic self to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. You’ll help ensure that babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions—and their families—receive the specialist care and support they deserve, wherever and whenever they need.

We’re looking for someone who’s driven by a genuine desire to make an impact that truly matters. You will take ownership for your work, acting with integrity, to strengthen donor relationships, drive strategic corporate partnerships and income. You value individuality, your own and others’ and thrive in a team that celebrates diversity, creativity, continuous improvement and compassion.

About us:

Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it.  You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone. 

Why your role matters:

Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family.  We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.

We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts, making our reach truly regional and inclusive.

Every year, we must raise £6.7 million to keep our doors open, and only 17% comes from government sources. The rest is powered by the generosity and commitment of supporters like you. Your leadership in corporate fundraising will help secure vital resources, build strategic partnerships, and create a sustainable future for our hospice.

The difference you’ll make:

· You’ll be a visible ambassador, connecting businesses and donors to a cause that truly matters.

· You’ll help families access uncompromising care and support, regardless of their circumstances.

· You’ll drive innovation and creativity in fundraising, ensuring Bluebell Wood stands out and thrives.

The role:

To lead and grow Bluebell Wood’s corporate fundraising income by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with corporate partners and philanthropic major donors. This role will play a key part in building a robust pipeline of corporate supporters, developing strategic partnerships, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the hospice’s income. The post-holder will also be a visible ambassador within the regional community, building strong local connections and supporting wider fundraising initiatives.

What You Will Do

Corporate Fundraising & Relationship Development

· Proactively identify and research potential corporate supporters across sectors.

· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects, ensuring regular communication and relationship nurturing.

· Deliver compelling pitches and proposals that align with corporate CSR objectives and the impactful work of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Regional Engagement

· Become the recognised face of fundraising within the catchment area, championing the work of Bluebell Wood.

· Represent the hospice at presentations, talks, and networking events to raise awareness and promote fundraising opportunities.

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

· Work with the Fundraising Development Manager to identify and engage philanthropic individuals within corporate networks.

· Support the development of bespoke stewardship plans for major donors linked to corporate partnerships.

· Support regional events in collaboration with the Events Fundraiser, contributing to their success both locally and across other areas.

Income Generation & Promotion

· Promote all areas of fundraising including In Memory, Lottery, Events, and Individual Giving to relevant audiences.

· Contribute innovative and creative ideas for income generation that help Bluebell Wood stand out.

· Adapt approaches to support donors on their journey with Bluebell Wood, fostering connection and enthusiasm.

Data Management & Compliance

· Ensure all donor interactions are accurately recorded in the CRM system and that all supporters are thanked promptly and appropriately.

· Drive corporate income through data driven insights that align to the strategic Income Generation direction.

· Apply guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising to all fundraising activity.

What You’ll Bring

· Strategic thinker with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

· Proven track record of income generation with a creative and innovative approach.

· Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or relationship management.

· Demonstrable success in securing and managing corporate partnerships.

· Experience of working within financial budgets and KPIs

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice guidelines.

· Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, plus Zoom Conferencing (to intermediate level)

· Prepared to work evenings and weekends and some unsociable hours

· Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover

Why This Role?

· Immediate impact: Step into a key role and lead from day one.

· Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

· Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

About you:

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who will embody our values, work confidently with key attention to detail, engage with everyone in our hospice, and has an absolute willingness to learn.

What we offer:

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell

· Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access 

· A commitment to your professional development

· Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Free parking on main site

· Subsidised lunch

· Free tea and coffee

· Cycle to work scheme

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

If you are passionate about making a difference, we cannot wait to hear from you. 

Join us and be part of something bigger—where your skills, passion, and purpose create joy, support and comfort for those who need it most. Apply Now

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please do contact Anna Kirk (Fundraising Development Manager) contact details can be found by following the link to our website.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information and if you think you have what we are looking for, submit your CV and Supporting Statement - For details of where to send your application, lease follow the link to our website 

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: 19th January 2026

Interviews: 3rd February 2026

What else we will need, or you need to know:

· Proof that you have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot support visa sponsorship

· Any successful applicant will require a health check

· A Standard DBS Check

· Two references

· All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks

The Volunteer Management team is responsible for embedding an organisational approach to volunteer engagement which enables volunteers to feel inspired, valued, supported, and connected to the charity, where they are a vital part of our community.

The Volunteer Coordinator plays a significant part in contributing to the success of the team in coordinating key parts of the ‘volunteer journey’ (recruiting, induction, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers). Of equal importance is influencing colleagues and providing advice and guidance whilst building collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders. The role is vital to establishing good practice in volunteer involvement, developing a culture of positive engagement and raising the profile of volunteering internally and externally.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract

Key Responsibilities:

Relationships, teamwork and collaboration

· Build strong relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders across the charity to identify and implement ways to enrich the volunteer experience, maximise the volunteer opportunities and strengthen the volunteer infrastructure.

· Work collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers to provide good practice advice and guidance on effective volunteer supervision.

· Promote a positive culture of engagement that values, embeds, and promotes the work of volunteers both internally and externally.

· Take a proactive approach to understand external events and initiatives taking place across the charity, providing advice, guidance and support on the requirements for successful volunteer involvement.

Communication, resources and training

· In conjunction with the Volunteer Manager, coordinate the review, development and implementation of robust practices and procedures associated with all aspects of the volunteer journey.

· Working collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers, support with the development and implementation of volunteer training and associated resources.

· Lead on the upkeep of volunteering information on internal communication channels, ensuring all relevant policies, reference materials and documents are made available and kept up to date.

· Contribute to the production and distribution of resources for volunteer-involving events, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, and training materials.

Administration, customer service and delivery

· Provide high-level customer service throughout the volunteer journey; contributing to recruitment, induction, training, support, retention and exit of volunteers in line with our values and strategy.

· Acting as a key point of contact for the import, maintenance and integrity of volunteering data, working with colleagues to ensure accuracy, validity and reliability that reflects volunteer contribution and delivers reliable insights.

· Coordinate the administration volunteer recruitment and selection process to foster an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity and ensure a fair and consistent approach is followed.

· Act as the first port of contact for internal and external enquiries, coordinating the shared volunteer email inbox.

· Lead and support the effective delivery of volunteer involving activities at weekend events, where necessary. 

What we are looking for:

· Strong understanding of the principles and good practice of successful volunteer involvement including recruitment, selection, induction, training, support, recognition, and retention.

· Knowledge of IT packages such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Significant experience of working to recruit, support, engage, and manage volunteers.

· Experience of working within the charity sector.

· Experience of working in a customer-service or people-facing environment.

· Experience of working with partners and/or external agencies.

· Experience of processing and/or handling personal (sensitive) data.

· Experience of evaluating volunteer activities and projects.

· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at various levels across the charity.

· Excellent communication skills, including networking and presentation skills.

· Strong negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.

· Developed organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.

· A conscientious approach to work and good time management skills.

· Ability to write guidance documents, which convey complex information clearly.

· Good project management skills with an ability to implement and coordinate large projects.

· Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and changing deadlines.

· Excellent IT skills.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office. 

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re looking for a senior manager, brand marketing to join our team at an exciting time of growth for Breast Cancer Now.  As part of our new 2025-2030 organizational strategy, we have ambitious plans to increase awareness, understanding, trust and engagement, to support the impact we can have for people affected by breast cancer.  To achieve this, we’ve secured significant investment in our brand marketing program and this role will play a key role in making those ambitions a reality. 

The senior manager marketing, brand marketing will lead the brand marketing team and oversee the planning, development, and delivery of our brand marketing program.  This includes managing high-profile multi-channel advertising bursts and fame-driving activations, working closely with stakeholders across the charity, and with our creative and media agency partners.  This role will develop compelling briefs, oversee campaign delivery, and ensure performance is measured and optimized.

The post-holder will also take responsibility for monitoring our brand health - working with research and media agencies to set KPIs, analyse results, and identify opportunities for improvement.

About you

This is an important role for Breast Cancer Now and one which requires a passion for and proven expertise in managing a brand marketing programme, including delivering multi-channel campaigns.

The role provides a fantastic opportunity to work with stakeholders across the charity, and with external agencies to support the creation and delivery of marketing campaigns.  As such, you'll possess strong communication skills and be adept at building positive working relationships with people at all levels. You’ll also be committed to delivering exceptional creative work and have knowledge of brand measurement techniques, working with research agencies and using performance data to monitor and maximise impact. 

You'll be confident line manager with solid project management skills, able to work at pace and manage multiple, competing priorities.  You'll also have experience in setting and monitoring budgets.

Most importantly, you’ll share our passion and ambition to make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 21 January 2026 9 am

Interview date First round interviews (online): Tuesday 27 or Wednesday 28 January 2026

Second round interviews (in person): Thursday 5 February 2026

(Second round interviews to be held at The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 8QS)

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

The Community Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Dementia Community Champions (DCC) programme. Launched in 2022, the programme empowers volunteers to share dementia information within communities that are under-served in terms of access to health information and research, and at higher risk of being affected by dementia. The programme has to date focused on South Asian communities in Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby. In 2026, it will expand to include Black African and Black Caribbean communities in East London. As the programme continues to grow, the Officer will have significant scope to support, shape, and develop this important area of work.

Dementia Community Champions are volunteers trained by Alzheimer’s Research UK to deliver events in their communities to increase knowledge and understanding of dementia, brain health and dementia risk factors. They also emphasise the importance of taking part in research in their local communities.

They do this by:

- attending and completing training in dementia, risk factors, and dementia research run by the core ARUK team.

- holding events within their communities to share dementia information.

- sharing leaflets and other resources.

- speaking to local people about their experience of dementia and signposting them to appropriate information and opportunities.

This role will be known internally as Dementia Community Champion – FTC*

Key Responsibilities:

Day to day support of volunteers

· Assist in the recruitment and management of new DCC volunteers, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and volunteer journey.

· Act as a point of contact for DCC volunteers, providing guidance, support, and timely responses to their enquiries.

· Empower volunteers by helping them build skills and confidence to talk about dementia and dementia research, and to engage effectively with their audiences.

· Plan, facilitate, and deliver monthly online meetings. This includes coordinating with volunteers, arranging logistics, addressing queries, and liaising with internal stakeholders.

Comprehensive admin support

· Provide comprehensive administrative support for the programme, including assisting volunteers in organising and evaluating their events.

· Collect key metrics from the programme to monitor progress and evaluate activities.

· Maintain relevant files and documents, ensuring accurate recording of data and adherence to GDPR.

· Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.

Support the delivery of Dementia Community Champions in underserved communities.

· Assist in the development and delivery of DCC training and ongoing support to volunteers to hold their own events.

· Act as a champion for DCC across Alzheimer's Research UK, effectively communicating the importance, successes and challenges of the programme. Share insights and support colleagues across ARUK in their efforts to reach underserved communities.

· Collaborate with the DCC Manager to produce ongoing evaluation of the programme. Proactively suggest new initiatives and continuous improvements.

What we are looking for:

· Science graduate or equivalent level of education (biomedical or biological subject) or relevant work experience

· Experience of discussing health or research with the public.

· Experience of communicating complex health information in a simple and accessible way.

· Awareness of current topics in dementia and dementia research

· Demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive administrative support for programmes or initiatives.

· Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.

· Project and events coordination experience.

· Effective written and spoken communication skills.

· A confident, friendly, and professional attitude; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and occasionally to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment.

· The willingness to learn and understand about dementia and dementia research and be able to use learning to effectively train others on topics of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

· Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments, as well as external stakeholders and volunteers, to achieve common goals.

· Openness to adapting to changing circumstances and priorities, as well as flexibility in approach when working with diverse communities and volunteers.

· Ability to understand and empathise with individuals affected by dementia, as well as volunteers who may have personal connections to the cause.

· Dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the programme and ensuring that all volunteers feel valued and respected regardless of their background.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Role description:

We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our legacy and in-memory manager to help shape our legacy development programme and in-memory strategy.

The role will involve leading on the operational delivery of both legacy and in-memory marketing and legacy case management. The postholder will implement donor-centric approaches to legacy and in-memory campaigns and events, case management, and supporter stewardship.

We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about fundraising as the work we do as a Charity to join our team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact.

Main responsibilities

Legacies

• Develop and implement a comprehensive legacy strategy, identifying new opportunities, products, and campaigns to increase engagement, consideration, and pledger numbers.
• Work across the Charity to ensure legacies are integrated across relevant channels to reach key audiences.
• Build a portfolio of case studies to showcase how legacy giving has had a transformative impact across our hospitals.
• Build and nurture relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects, organising legacy information and engagement events to position the Charity prominently in legator consideration.
• Responsible for legacy case management and be the main contact for our legacy consultancy partner, ensuring all processes are compliant, efficient, and deliver for the Charity and for its supporters.
• Communicate with empathy and professionalism with executors, solicitors, and beneficiaries’ families, including handling enquiries and confirming receipt of legacy notifications.
• Work with the director of operations & resources on disputes and contested legacies, to ensure these are handled appropriately and sensitively.
• Work with the director of finance to ensure all information is recorded appropriately to ensure correct accounting and accrual of legacy income.
• Support the director of finance on legacy matters relating to the Charity’s annual external audit.

In-Memory

• Support with the development and management of stewardship programmes for in-memory donors, ensuring journeys are sensitive, supportive, and effective.
• Have responsibility for the efficient use of all in-memory payment platforms, ensuring that they are utilised correctly, report accurately, and are employed as part of a strong stewardship programme.
• Work closely with the hospital engagement team for the promotion of in-memory giving opportunities
• Working with the marketing & campaigns manager, develop and implement relevant campaigns, including within our hospitals, to increase awareness of in-memory giving
• Support the events & community fundraising officer with events organised by families and friends in memory of loved ones, ensuring appropriate stewardship processes are put into place.
• Look for new opportunities for developing in-memory products, developing cases for support and implementation plans to ensure the Charity’s in-memory programme is at the forefront of new practice.
• Work closely with the grants manager to ensure restricted and tribute funds are able to have an impact in the areas donors wish to see.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with supporters by offering suitable opportunities to remember someone special.
• Working with the marketing and communications team, source and develop case stories for use across the in-memory programme and charity.

Knowledge and experience

• Proven experience in legacy administration within the charity sector
• Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (ILM) is desirable
• Proven experience in developing and delivering legacy, in-memory, and/or individual giving strategies and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Extensive experience in donor stewardship, fine-tuning supporter journeys, and delivering excellence in supporter care.

Personal qualities

• Curiosity, with an ability and willingness to explore issues and opportunities to their fullest potential
• Commitment to learning and developing knowledge and understanding of the Charity and how it operates
• Desire to improve things– dissatisfaction with inefficiency
• Self-motivated, pro-active and solutions focused, with ability to work on own initiative and to provide recommendations.
• Personable with excellent manner and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the role.

Skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and externally with agencies and solicitors.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities, and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to analyse campaign data and insights, applying learning to improve activity and outcomes.
• Working knowledge and experience of budget management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft word, Excel, as well as bespoke systems

Location: Camden Head Office/WFH (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)

Salary: £42,978 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 19th January 2026

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Management Accountant at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

You will be joining a team of 8 committed and inspiring individuals who are committed to Solaces mission of preventing violence and abuse as well as providing services to meet the needs of survivors of gender-based violence, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. We are a looking for friendly and diligent individual to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Role

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial services and provide supportive management accounting at Solace. You will work alongside the Assistant Management Accountants to produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports. 

The Management Accountant will have line management responsibilities for the two Assistant Management Accountants.

In this role, you will prepare monthly income and expenditure reports for more complex allocated projects and the organisation as a whole, the monthly cashflow, funder reports and lead on the preparation of the budget and half yearly forecasting. You will ensure that management accounts are produced within established deadlines with commentary of financial reporting variances. You you will meet regularly with budget holders and be able to explain the accounts to non-finance colleagues. Provide project terms and financial information to the Director of Finance and Business Support and Head of Finance.

As part of your support to our business development plans you will provide fast responses to requests for support for pricing of new bids, grant applications, tenders and provision of other relevant financial information.

As part of the annual statutory reporting you will assist and support in the preparation of the year-end close and audit.

At all times you will support the Head of Finance to develop a business partnering approach between Finance and the widder organisation.

About You

The successful candidate will be a nearly or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB) or qualified by experience and desirably with knowledge of charity SORP reporting requirements, with charity experience on multi projects accounting.

Able to produce accurate reporting on timely manner and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Strong team player as well as working independently. Can work with non-finance budget holders with clear communication skills. Have strong knowledge of Excel and of working with finance systems.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Contract: Full time, fixed term until 16th February 2027 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED 
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates: To be confirmed

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Devon rehoming advice and behaviour unit in all pets, people, financial and compliance matters!

This is a great time to join the Devon Centre, with the chance for a dynamic leader who can quickly adapt and bring their own experience to the role. This is a fixed term contract role until 16th February 2027. 

More about the role
At our rehoming, advice & behaviour unit in Devon, our foster-based care and Home Direct Scheme ensures animals find loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people and delivering the strategy for the Devon centre. We have a skilled, passionate team, we need someone who can build great relationships and continue to meet the objectives of the centre. 

For many, the Centre will be the “public face” of Blue Cross so you will need to ensure that customer service is at the heart of every interaction. At Blue Cross we are ambitious, and the work carried out by our Centres is key in achieving our strategy and ensuring that ultimately, we help more pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 
You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong operational and people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll also possess indepth knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. 

Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people, and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• Significant experience of working in an emotionally charged environment, showing empathy, and demonstrating resilience under pressure and dealing with distressed people and animals. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 18th January 2026. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour.
• Online Discovery Session. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Job title: Digital Systems Manager
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations  
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £ 46,800 gross per annum (London) 
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent 
Start date: As soon as possible

Help us shape the digital future of a global education charity.

Join our international team as Digital Systems Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping the digital infrastructure that supports education across our global movement. This is an exciting time to join UWC International as we prepare to procure a new CRM and focus on digital transformation to improve efficiency, data quality and ways of working.

As the organisation has grown, our digital systems and tools have developed organically. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to take ownership of our digital systems, tools and IT landscape. This is a new, full-time role requiring a strong understanding of system integrations and APIs, experience managing and developing business systems, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will help ensure we have an effective, well-integrated digital ecosystem with systems that are fit for purpose, fully utilised and data-compliant.

You will work closely with colleagues across our London and Berlin offices, while also ensuring our digital tools effectively support our global volunteer network (National committees) and prospective students across more than 150 countries and territories. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in business systems or application development — particularly CRMs — and the ability to bring clarity, structure and optimisation to a complex digital environment.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC. 

About UWC International 

UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.

Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.

We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin

• Hybrid working -  we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. 
• Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave. 
• Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
• In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams

UWC International London

• Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars. 
• Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
• Enhance sick pay
• Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must hold the appropriate right to work before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team?To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible. 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 11.59 PM (UK time) on Sunday 25 January 2026 

Interview and/or assessment dates:

• First round interviews on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January (remote)
• Second round interviews  on Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February (remote or in person)

For further information on this opportunity, please contact us to connect you with the recruiting manager.
 

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

The Role

DHI is an award winning charity looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead our adult drug and alcohol treatment service in South Gloucestershire.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee service delivery, manage a high-performing team, and work closely with partners and commissioners to continuously develop the service to support people affected by substance use. You'll ensure services are person-centred, recovery-focused, safe and effective, with significant involvement from peers and service users. You will have oversight and ensure integration with our clinical partner.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience / ability to oversee and lead both clinical and non-clinical staff / services
• Has excellent understanding of harm reduction, recovery and substance use interventions
• Can drive performance and manage risk
• Is confident working with complex client needs
• Brings resilience, flexibility, and a solution-focused mindset

A Driving licence with access to a vehicle and the willingness to use it for work travel is essential.

Desirable: Management qualification, experience in change management or service development.

Our Values

If you share DHI’s values of flexibility, stimulation, self- direction and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

· You’ll receive 26 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one additional day for each full year of service after your first year, up to a maximum of 31 days

· Company pension scheme (7% employer contribution to 3% employee)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Charity Worker Discounts

· Cycle Scheme

· Mileage allowance of 45p per mile for work related travel (excluding to base location)

· Training and development opportunities

· Flexible working options considered

· Hybrid working available

· Signing on bonus payment of £1000

· Pay review after successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) sits at the heart of a vibrant network of philanthropists, educators, community groups, visionary businesses and local government bodies across East Anglia. With over a decade of trusted STEM engagement behind us, a dedicated expert team and a loyal network of long-term supporters, CSC is uniquely positioned to drive lasting
change in communities across the region.

This role builds on that strong foundation. You will deepen existing relationships, identify and shape new opportunities, and help secure CSC’s long-term financial sustainability through innovative, high-impact partnerships.

As the primary contact for partnership development, you will play a central role in shaping and funding our multi-year programmes, while also leading on high-value, short-term opportunities connected to our Cambridge Science Park site and outreach hubs such as Inspire Wisbech. Your work will balance immediate income generation with the cultivation of long-term strategic
relationships that advance CSC’s mission and regional impact.

Are you a confident communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a heart for social impact? Join HENRY as our new Business Development Manager and play a key role in growing our work with families across the UK.

HENRY is a national charity supporting babies and young children to get the best start in life. We work in partnership with local authorities, health services and early years settings, tackling health inequalities and building healthier, happier family lives.

We're looking for someone experienced in business development or contract management who can strengthen our relationships with commissioners, manage contracts and licences, and help shape our future growth.

About the Role

As Business Development Manager, you’ll join our small, friendly Business Development team and take the lead on managing contracts, licences and relationships with local commissioners.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in Finance, Delivery, and Marketing to shape clear, compelling offers for local areas and ensure we meet our commitments with confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing contracts and licences from start to finish
• Building strong, long-term commissioner relationships
• Leading renewal conversations and reducing risk
• Supporting pricing, costings and business proposals
• Working across teams to keep HENRY’s offers clear and competitive

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing detail with people, thrives on collaboration, and wants to make a real impact behind the scenes.

Benefits package: 

• 30 days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays 

• Enhanced charity sick pay and parental leave 

• Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6% 

• Hybrid working with flexible start and end times between 8am and 6pm 

• Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services. 

• Opportunity for pay progression through annual performance related increments. 

Work base and travel: 

Hybrid, with a minimum of 1-2 days a month at National Support Office (NSO) in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, with occasional travel expected to meet colleagues in local teams 

Hours: This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am – 6pm each day.

Job description: 

1. Building a clear business offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY 

2. Contract Development, management and compliance 

3. Organisational support and alignment 

4. Attitudes, behaviour and values 

1. Business Offer development for HENRY 

• With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership. 

• Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money. 

• As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales. 

• Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives 

• Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate. 

2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance  

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies. 

• Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the Partnerships & Commissioning Manager and Head of Business Development. 

• Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.

• Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met. 

• Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services. 

• Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements. 

• Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations. 

3. Organisational Support and Alignment 

• Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates. 

• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY. 

• Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements. 

• Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management. 

4. Attitudes, behaviour and values 

• Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary 

• Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings 

• Maintain clear and accurate records 

• Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels 

• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures 

• Model HENRY values 

• Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision 

HENRY is a safeguarding organisation, all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, including DBS.

As Regional Manager for Northern Ireland, you will lead the growth and development of Stand by Me’s presence across the region. You’ll acquire, build and sustain meaningful relationships with churches, trusts, foundations, businesses and individual supporters, inspiring them to join our mission and make a lasting difference in children’s lives.

You’ll oversee our Northern Ireland office and team, ensuring that capacity and strategy are aligned to increase income and child sponsorships. You’ll represent Stand by Me at events, services and conferences, and lead trips to our overseas projects, helping supporters experience firsthand the life-changing impact of their giving.

This is a strategic, outward-facing role for a relational leader who relishes finding fresh opportunities for support, can inspire others, communicate vision with authenticity and grow lasting partnerships.

Lead quality and innovation in adoption – and make a lasting impact.

Position: Adoption Quality and Development Lead

Location: Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements

Contract: Permanent role. Full time (37 hours per week) or part-time (4 days per week may be considered).

Salary range: Starting Salary Range from £49934 to £58256

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created position which is a reflection of our dedication to ensure the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement across our adoption services.

The Adoption Quality and Development Lead plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality adoption and adoption support services. The post holder will lead on quality assurance activities, policy development, complaints investigations, and specific projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to continuous improvement. They will be one of PACT’s agency decision makers. They will also manage projects such as the birth relatives project and support digital and training initiatives. The role requires collaboration across teams, liaison with external agencies, and occasional cover for Team Managers.

About you:

We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualification experience in adoption and children’s services, including quality assurance and inspection preparation. You will have excellent knowledge of adoption legislation and standards, strong analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to influence and advise at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving quality and innovation in adoption services. You will have access to learning and professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

We realise that this may be a role that is unique to PACT. Other relevant roles you may have experience of could include: Team Manager; Adoption Team Manager; Adoption Practice Manager; Practice Manager; Adoption Service Manager; Service Manager; Quality Assurance Manager; Social Work Team Lead; Social Work Team Manager etc

About PACT:

PACT is a long-standing, established charity and has been building and strengthening families since 1911. We have a long history of providing adoption services and specialist adoption support for life. As an independent adoption charity, PACT has been rated outstanding by Ofsted three times in a row in 2014, 2017 and 2023.

PACT has a stable and committed workforce, with a passion to support families and a desire to deliver the highest quality services. Last year, PACT found loving and permanent homes for 84 children.

For further information, contact email and details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026 (midday)
Interviews are planned for: Monday 9th February 2026

We look forward to hearing from you. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.

Please do not submit your CV; only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5-year period. All opportunities are based in the UK