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Summary 
 

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Marketing and Communications Manager to lead marketing campaigns, communications and design projects from brief to evaluation across our three NHS charity brands: Evelina London Children’s Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity.  

Working within the busy Charities marketing and communications team, you’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders to create and deliver high quality marketing materials and campaigns to deliver on awareness, engagement and income goals.  

We’re looking for an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships quickly while offering outstanding account management support. You’ll need to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a can-do, delivery minded and proactive attitude. This role would ideally suit somebody who is happy to ‘do the do’ as well as think and understand strategy.  

We think this is an incredibly exciting time to join the Foundation as we embark on the start of our ambitious ten-year fundraising plan to grow our impact for patients and NHS staff. There’s a huge amount of potential and opportunity for you to help shape our future direction and be a key part of our ambitious strategy for growth.  

At Guys and St. Thomas’, care never stands still - so neither can we. So come join a team that is supporting the transformation and innovation of care for patients, families and staff across Lambeth, Southwark and beyond. 

About us 

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation. Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society.  

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.  

There is more information about working with us on our website, where you can read about:  

• how we approach recruitment  

• our team, culture and values  

• the benefits of working with us  

• and our approach to diversity, equity & inclusion, health & wellbeing, and learning & development  

Overall Purpose of the Role 

The purpose of this role is to manage great quality, high impact marketing, brand and communications to support our funding, fundraising and supporter goals liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

To effectively project manage the marketing and communications outputs across one or more of our three charity brands: Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity and Guy’s Cancer Charity - amplifying our need for charitable funds and the impact of these for the patients, families and staff of Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust.  

• Project manage a number of marketing, design and communications activities from brief to evaluation that support the delivery of our ambitious ten year fundraising plan  
• Contribute to income generation in support of the fundraising objectives and fundraising targets  
• Contribute to increasing the number of supporters, increasing levels of awareness, reaching and engaging new audiences and existing audiences in fundraising and funding  
• To build excellent working relationships with Trust Communications team, Fundraising team and other key stakeholders by developing an in depth understanding of their work, working collaboratively, acting as a key point of contact within the Charity Marketing and Comms team, ensuring all communications and marketing activity support the Charity and Trust’s brand and reputation.  
• Champion the three Charity brands, acting as brand guardian, providing expert guidance and supporting fundraising colleagues, to ensure the brands and messaging are applied consistently across all activities.  
• Line manage one Marketing and Communications Officer and oversee matrix management one Senior Media Officer (employed by NHS Comms team) to ensure media activities align with charity goals and objectives  
• Provide specialist support in developing opportunities involving celebrity engagement 

Team Management 

• Line manage 1 x Marketing and Communication Officer and matrix management 1 x Senior Media Officer, providing regular 121’s, performance reviews and L&D plans as required  

Campaign project planning and implementation 

• Lead the delivery of marketing materials and campaigns from brief to evaluation using project management tools to set, monitor and evaluate progress  
• Develop and implement plans for marketing and communications activities, using a wide range of tactics to reach target audiences, setting objectives, KPIs and making the best use of tactics.  
• Use a wide range of tactics to reach our audiences, making the best use of digital and social-media marketing, e-comms, Trust internal communications channels, events, PR, celebrity supporters and other relevant tactics.  
• Collaborate with the Evelina London and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Trust Communications Teams to agree plans and look for opportunities to work together to maximise impact.  
• Act as main point of contact for Evelina London Trust Communications team, building strong relationships and specialist knowledge to best support future campaigns and objectives  
• Act as a business partner to fundraising and funding teams to influence their marketing plans and support delivery, providing expertise on the Charity brands and expertise on a wide range of marketing tactics, including digital marketing, internal comms, PR and communications, events and collateral development.  
• Work with the Senior Brand and Content Manager to support with content production, eg copywriting content and working with external suppliers on video and photo production.  

Delivery 

• Delivery across brands, through effective end to end project management and prioritisation as well as ensuring alignment of stakeholder expectations. This could include managing the delivery of the following –brand awareness and fundraising campaigns, impact reports, branded merchandise, case studies, challenge event collateral, digital assets, hospital onsite collateral, pull up banners, posters, leaflets, DM packs, fulfilment materials, digital assets including videos, photography and animations for social media  

Central to your role will be: 

• Leading project groups to deliver outstanding campaigns  
• developing and managing timing plans and scheduling  
• developing marketing and communication plans  
• working with stakeholders to develop creative and campaign/project briefs  
• copywriting and key messaging development  
• effectively managing feedback and sign off/approvals process internally and externally and stakeholder engagement  
• scheduling, chairing and managing meeting agendas and follow up actions  
• presenting project updates and evaluation  
• ensuring DEI principles are embedded across all charities comms and marketing work  
• proof-reading of materials, fact and source checking  
• briefing creatives and supporting the creative process with designers, copywriters, agencies and freelancers  
• managing the print and production process where required for marketing collateral  

• managing Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital onsite and channels comms and marketing collateral for charity events, campaigns or projects. This may require you to be onsite at the hospital or related partner or community sites or events on regular basis, which will be based in London 
• managing the development of case studies for Supporters, Fundraisers, patients, families and NHS Staff  
• implement and embed our new brand portfolio across our organisation and the Trust including successful application of new brand identities, values  
• Specifically support Fundraising colleagues across Events and Community, Direct Marketing, Corporate, Legacies, Public Fundraising and Major Giving to deliver on marketing plans for income generation and engagement.  
• Collaborate with the charities Digital team to ensure strong performance of our digital channels in support of our Charity brand goals and content  

Analysis and research 

• Test and evaluate marketing and communications activities, providing the insights and data that influences decisions about future activities.  
• Keep abreast of marketing best practice and new developments, contributing ideas on how these could increase the impact of our work.  

Collaboration, Relationship Building and Networking 

• Build excellent working relationships with the Evelina London and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Trust Communication Teams, fundraising and funding colleagues - sharing objectives, agreeing plans and looking for opportunities to work across teams to maximise impact. Ensuring they are kept informed and consulted on plans and activities. Organise and lead regular planning meetings between teams.  
• Support effective information flow and collaboration through regular meetings with the digital team.  

Celebrity engagement and media 

• Provide specialist support in developing opportunities involving celebrity engagement.  
• Provide support and matrix management to the Senior Media Officer (Trust employed) to ensure we are maximising media and PR opportunities  

Budget and supplier management 

• Manage project and campaign budgets including invoicing and regular financial reporting.  
• Manage external suppliers, ensuring procurement procedures are followed, suppliers are fully briefed and deliver projects to deadline and to budget.  

Other 

• Pro-actively spot opportunities to grow our 3 charity brands, sharing best practise and knowledge with teams to maximise campaign effectiveness  
• Pro-actively support with creating and embedding team processes and ways of working to improve efficiencies and effectiveness across the organisation  

Work environment 

The post holder should expect to: 

• Work in a hybrid hot desk environment, generally working 2 days a week in the London office and three from home.  
• Be responsible for the input and maintenance of databases and files relevant to the post requirements. 
• Will occasionally be required to attend events in the evening and at weekends. 

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Delivery-minded, hands – on with a can-do attitude 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Highly organised with effective and robust project management skills 
• Proactive and solutions-focused 
• Excellent attention to detail and eye for creative quality 
• A team player with a collaborative working style and a clear focus on delivering outcomes 
• Passionate about brands, creativity and storytelling 
• Ability to manage stakeholder feedback, approvals and creative process  
• Excellent interpersonal skillsand relationship building  
• Confident at presenting, pitching ideas and showcasing creative  
• Thrives in busy environment, resilient and calm under pressure 
• Ability to brief, review and advise creative agencies and our in-house creative team to produce campaign content including print, digital, fundraising and event collateral and materials. 
• Committed to championing audience needs and acting on feedback 
• Committed to constant learning and improving, and to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Significant experience of planning, scheduling, delivery, and management of integrated marketing and communication campaigns to support a range of goals, including fundraising and engagement  
• Strong project management experience  
• Outstanding account management experience  
• Excellent line management experience  
• Excellent people skills with an ability to build strong relationships quickly with a range of stakeholders  
• Experience of developing audience-led propositions and campaigns, using qualitative/quantitative audience research and insight  
• Ability to balance competing priorities and successfully manage challenging situations, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders  
• Excellent writing, communication and influencing skills  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously  
• Experience of overseeing celebrity engagement  
• Experience of overseeing media and PR as part of wider communication campaigns  
• Proactive, can-do attitude  
• Experience of working in a complex matrix organisation  

• Desirable: Previous experience of working with an NHS Charity or Health, Children’s or Cancer charity  
• Desirable: Experience of managing a multiple brand portfolio  

Finance and Project Accountant/Business Partner

Youth Business International (YBI)

Location: Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 (FTE)

Contract: Full-time/Part-time considered, 6 months FTC

The role

Are you passionate about creating impact for young entrepreneurs around the world? Youth Business International (YBI) is looking for a highly motivated Finance professional to join our Finance team.

This is a pivotal, business-partnering role working closely with the Finance Director and embedded within our Development and Programmes Team.  The Finance and Project Accountant will contribute to providing clear, real-time financial insight that ensures our projects are financially robust and transparent. You’ll be a collaborative, proactive team player who builds trusted relationships across the organisation and contributes flexibly to our wider goals.

How to apply 

If this sounds like the role for you:

• Please carefully review the full job description for further details about the role and to find out more about YBI.
• Please ensure your CV reflects the requirements of the role.
• Please submit your CV (maximum 2 x A4).
• Closing date for applications is 27th January 2026. 

As we need to move quickly with this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early due to volume of applications expected.

Please note you must have existing Right to work in the UK as YBI is not a sponsoring organisation.

Interview process

We are planning panel interviews which will most likely be online.  Details tbc

ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions.  We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant. 

The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level.  We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management. 

Role overview:

The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting. 

• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.

• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy. 

• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.

• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time.  You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.

• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making. 

• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential. 

• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary) 
• Employee assistance programme
• European travel

First interview date: 20th February, online.

Do you enjoy problem-solving and implementing new processes? Do you pride yourself in delivering a good service to colleagues? Do you want to work for a charity that makes a difference here in York?  

Age UK York is a local charity that exists to support older people of York, their families, and carers. Our team provides a wide range of services that make a valuable difference to the needs and lives of older people across the city. Through a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and supporters, Age UK York has been supporting older people in York for over 50 years and exists to continue to be there when needed.  

If you are highly organised and are knowledgeable of health and safety and data protection, we would like to hear from you. As Operations Manager, you will support the office function and our people, providing key assistance to our teams delivering services. This includes essential organisational support for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), estates management, and related health and safety and risk arrangements.

You will ensure the efficient and effective running of our Age UK York office, and the processes and systems needed to facilitate this. This extends to the other premises used by our organisation, including our charity shops in York.

You will manage a small team of staff, ensuring services are delivered effectively. You will work to meet other managers’ expectations and balance competing business priorities while maintaining high customer service standards. This includes making sure relevant processes meet our National Quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line management of staff, including Administration and Data reporting roles.
• Work with service managers to align the cross-organisation Business Support function to the developing needs and priorities of our operations. Liaising with external stakeholders, including providers, landlords, suppliers, and partners, in undertaking works and reviewing the effectiveness and value for money.
• Management of our St. Edmunds office and ensuring a safe and effective working environment for all our team and visitors.
• Provide oversight to our shop locations across York, working with our shop teams to ensure suitable, high-quality, and welcoming locations.
• Work with the CEO and other colleagues in our obligations in accordance with data protection law – including GDPR – and undertake named duties such as our assigned information governance role registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and commitments to partners such as the NHS.
• Work with the CEO and colleagues in ensuring organisational Health and Safety and our commitment to the highest standards for our people and all who use our services.

Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

· Self-motivated with effective organisational skills, including prioritising, managing competing demands and monitoring own and others' workload

· Relevant experience in operational services: administrative, ICT, and premises management

· Knowledge of GDPR regulations

· Passion and commitment to work within a not-for-profit organisation and foster a team approach in working to help others

Salary and Benefits:

· £28,176.46 per annum on a 35 hour per week contract

• A genuinely friendly and supportive environment
• Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.  
• Birthday day off  
• Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service
• Potential for funding towards professional qualifications 
• Employee discounts
• Free eye test 
• Free flu jab

Saferworld is recruiting for a Programme Development Manager (Maternity Cover) to support teams and partners to co-design and mobilise funding for peace, security and justice programmes across a portfolio of 3–4 countries (based on the candidate’s experience and preference).

Working with Regional Directors, Country Managers and programme/grants colleagues, the post-holder will lead programme co-design and proposal development (including concept notes and proposals, theories of change, logical models, risk matrixes and budgets); develop and support country funding strategies and donor engagement strategies; and support new donor engagement while sustaining relationships with current donors. The post-holder will be responsible for managing funding portfolios across institutional and non-institutional donors in our programmes.

Applicants should have a strong track record in programme development and new business with institutional donors such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the European Union (EU), UN agencies and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), with additional experience mobilising resources from trusts and foundations and other mechanisms desirable, alongside proven programme experience and skills in coordinating complex processes and facilitating participatory co-creation to ensure proposals are robust, contextually relevant and strategically aligned.

Saferworld will not sponsor work visas; applicants must have the right to work in the country where they are applying and in which Saferworld has a presence.

Closing date: 20 January 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 26 January 2026.

Partnership & Sponsorship Manager

Hybrid - Battersea, London
£46,000 PA | Full-time, 2-year fixed contract - with scope to become permanent

The office is based near the iconic Battersea Power Station, with excellent transport links and a vibrant local area.

We are recruiting a dynamic and commercially minded Partnership & Sponsorship Manager for a respected national medical society. This is a newly created role at a pivotal moment in the organisation's growth, offering the opportunity to shape and lead a strategic income-generating function within an established professional body.

The organisation is the UK's professional and academic home for specialists working in a fast-growing medical discipline. With over 1,000 members and increasing influence across healthcare, research, and public engagement, it is expanding its reach and seeking a talented individual to help build the partnerships that will power its future.

About the Role

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting commercial opportunities, and crafting compelling sponsorship propositions. You'll work closely with the CEO and wider team to develop and deliver a robust sponsorship and partnership strategy, targeting pharmaceutical companies, food brands, retailers, and beyond.

You'll be responsible for:

• Driving six-figure sponsorship income across the organisation's events and publications
• Identifying and securing strategic partnerships aligned with the organisation's mission
• Leading negotiations, managing contracts, and ensuring ROI
• Exploring new income streams including grants and co-branded campaigns

What you'll bring

• A proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships and partnerships
• Experience in non-profit sectors (desirable)
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
• A proactive, innovative mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• A consultative approach, understanding the importance of fostering long-term relationships

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven organisation, while enjoying the autonomy to shape a new function.

What the Organisation Offers

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office: Mondays & Wednesdays)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme & financial advice
• Life assurance, TOIL, CPD opportunities
• Season ticket loan, bike storage, and parking access
• A supportive, inclusive team culture

About Charity People

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

CRM Manager

We are looking for a CRM Manager to join the team in this full-time, fixed-term role.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we complete the final phase of our Microsoft Dynamics implementation and embed a new, organisation-wide CRM system that will transform how we engage with and support our community.

This is a hybrid role for the charity which is based in Luton.

Position: CRM Manager
Location: Hybrid working to include a minimum of two days per week in the office in Luton
Salary: £43,003 per annum
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 at 23.59pm

The Role

As CRM Manager, you will lead the successful completion and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the organisation, ensuring it is fully embedded, well-governed and widely adopted.

You will act as product owner for the CRM, overseeing configuration, integrations, upgrades, reporting and data governance, while supporting colleagues to use the system confidently and effectively. Your work will directly support fundraising, clinical and operational teams, helping to maximise supporter insight, improve engagement and enable better decision-making.

You will:

• Complete the implementation and organisation-wide rollout of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and closure of legacy CRM.
• Own CRM configuration, workflows, integrations and ongoing development.
• Develop and enforce a CRM data governance framework, including data ownership, access controls and retention policies.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and organisational data protection standards.
• Maintain audit trails, oversee data quality, and manage regular cleansing and validation activities.
• Design and deliver training and support for staff across the organisation.
• Co-design complex queries and produce reports and dashboards to support fundraising and strategic planning.
• Manage relationships with CRM suppliers and oversee CRM-related budgets and contracts.

If you are passionate about using technology and data to make a meaningful difference and enjoy helping people embrace new systems and ways of working, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative CRM Manager who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills.

You will have:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience managing a CRM system, ideally within a charity or similar organisation.
• Experience delivering system implementations and optimisations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, UK GDPR and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, reporting and complex query building.
• Experience developing workflows, configurations and system integrations.
• The ability to train and support colleagues with varying levels of technical confidence.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Experience within the charity or healthcare sector.
• Experience using dashboarding tools such as Power BI.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of APIs and data integration tools.

About the organisation

This Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire, and children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes – at home, in the hospice, or wherever we are needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well. We are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the team in this flexible hybrid working role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading rural community development charity in Devon and play a critical role in helping deliver our vision that Devon’s rural, coastal and market towns and communities are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work.

Position: Project Manager
Location: Exeter office based with hybrid working (travel across Devon required)
Salary: £31,347 per annum (1 FTE) / £19,184 per annum (0.6 FTE)
Hours: 0.6 FTE (21.75 hours per week – worked flexibly across 3 days) up to 1 FTE (36.25 hours per week)
Contract: 12-month fixed term (subject to review thereafter)

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 2nd February

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects that make a real difference to people and communities across rural and coastal Devon. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard, while engaging communities in inclusive and community-led development.

You will:

• Manage and deliver a varied portfolio of community development, regeneration and enterprise support projects.
• Work alongside colleagues to deliver the strategic aims and organisational vision.
• Support communities through capacity building, community-led planning, community asset development and local regeneration initiatives.
• Deliver small business, charity and social enterprise advice and support across Devon.
• Manage project budgets, resources, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, statutory bodies, voluntary and community organisations, businesses and local stakeholders.
• Represent and promote the work of the charity at local and strategic level.
• Contribute to organisational learning, policy awareness and the development of new projects and funding opportunities.

If you are passionate about working with communities to create positive change and want to contribute to the long-term sustainability and wellbeing of rural places, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a positive difference.

You will have:

• A passion for working in the voluntary and charitable sector and collaborating with communities.
• Strong project management experience, including managing budgets, resources, reporting and delivery to fixed timescales.
• Experience of working with local communities and stakeholders, and an understanding of asset-based community development, co-design and co-production.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to deliver training and presentations.
• The ability to manage a complex workload, work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.

Desirable experience includes one or more of the following:

• Supporting enterprise or social enterprise initiatives.
• Community-led planning or neighbourhood planning.
• Community asset development or asset transfer.
• Community-inspired health and wellbeing projects.
• Drafting project proposals or negotiating contracts.
• Social impact measurement or evaluation.

You will also need a full driving licence and access to your own transport (or the ability to travel easily around Devon), as the role involves regular travel across the county, including occasional evening and weekend work.

About the Organisation

The charity is a leading rural community development charity working across Devon to support communities to become more resilient, connected and sustainable.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as Finance Manager.

The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the charity’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate and timely reporting, and providing clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with the Director of Finance to maintain the organisation’s financial health and compliance.

As a qualified accountant, the postholder will lead a professional finance function that delivers expertise across budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. They will oversee financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial sustainability and supporting its mission-driven growth.

Beyond core financial management, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in wider organisational development, including supporting TLG’s commercial subsidiaries: Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays). This includes providing financial oversight, analysis, and advice to enable these ventures to thrive and generate income that supports the charity’s work.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.8-1 FTE, 30-37.5 hours)

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January

Initial Interviews: Friday 6th February – Online

Final Interviews: Friday 13th February – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the Northeast to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We’re looking for an Office Manager to join on a fixed terms basis as maternity cover to support the work we do.

About the Role
You’ll be part of Central Services team and oversee our essential "back-office" support functions like HR, IT, H&S, facilities and office administration that allow staff across the organisation to focus on their core duties. Every day, you’ll play an important role in keeping systems reliable and people supported in their work.

Why Join Us
You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself and be part of our collective success. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

· 35 hour work week

· 36 days annual leave

· 6% employer pension contribution

· EAP & welfare support

· Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Application deadline is 9am on Wednesday 28th January 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 5th February at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ

Please refer to the attachments for: 

o Job description

o Application form

Please note, we do not accept CV’s

If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact the recruitment team.

Note:  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

About the Role​​

Based in the UK, this role will play a central role in managing and supporting the recruitment and onboarding of multiple project delivery roles across various countries, whilst also offering HR support to an ambitious FCDO-funded global safeguarding programme. The postholder will oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for direct hires, from job posting and candidate screening to interview coordination and onboarding, while also supporting partner organisations by coordinating their HR processes with the programme central team.​

This is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract available on a full-time basis or as a four-day week role. As an organisation, we support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed at the interview stage.​​

Main responsibilities​

Human Resources:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all programme and partner HR matters, providing first-line HR advice to staff and managers, escalating complex issues to the central HR team as needed.

• Oversee the delivery and improvement of HR guidance, leading workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.

•Oversee the annual performance management cycle, onboarding, and exit processes, supporting continuous improvement of HR systems.

• Act as the Programme Safeguarding Focal Point, monitoring and improving adherence to HR and safeguarding standards, and with support, leading investigations and reporting under the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

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Resourcing/Recruitment Coordination & Delivery:

• Lead the design and delivery of recruitment strategy for all SDDirect recruited roles, coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle using the company applicant tracking system (ATS), including job posting across platforms (LinkedIn, Devex, ReliefWeb, and social media), screening, longlisting, shortlisting, interview scheduling, reference checks, and onboarding administration.

• Act as the central communication point between internal teams and partners, ensuring timely flow of accurate information between hiring managers, partner HR, and recruitment leads, and supporting resourcing and recruitment activities led by partner organisations to ensure alignment with project policies. ​​

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in recruitment coordination and/or HR roles, ideally within international development or humanitarian programmes.

• Proven experience managing multi-country recruitment processes, including coordination with partner organisations and remote teams.

• Proficiency in using recruitment platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Devex, ReliefWeb) and applicant tracking systems (ATS). 

• Excellent project management and diary coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across time zones. 

• Demonstrated advanced stakeholder engagement experience with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, consultants, and partners.

• High level of attention to detail, especially in documentation, compliance, and GDPR-aligned record keeping.​​​

Please follow the link to our website ​​for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.

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How to Apply​

​If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV via our careers website. The deadline for applying is Sunday, 1st February 2026.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.​

Please note that the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK.​

Our Selection Process​

Social Development Direct’s organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from underrepresented groups to apply.​

The selection process for this recruitment process will include an assessment and a competency-based interview with the hiring teams virtually via Microsoft Teams ​

For those who are invited to interview, we may process information about whether or not applicants have a disability or impairment so we can make adjustments during the recruitment process and implement the Disability Confident scheme. Our HR team will ask you to confirm that you have read our privacy notice and consent to providing this information before doing so. Our full privacy notice can be read on our careers page. ​

​Should you have any enquiries or need assistance or accommodations to ensure accessibility throughout the application process, please contact the HR team using the details on our advertising page. 

Contract:Permanent, full time 

Salary:circa £50,000 per annum 

Location: Burford, OX18 4PF on a hybrid basis 

Closing date:30 January 2026 

1st interviews:10 – 12 February 2026 

2nd stage:18 & 19 February 2026 

At Blue Cross, our people are central to everything we do to protect and improve animal welfare. We are recruiting a People and Culture Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of compassionate, high-quality people support across the charity. This is a brand-new role, created to strengthen how we support managers and teams and to translate our People Strategy into practical, values led people practices. 

Sitting within the People and People Services directorate, the People and Culture Manager plays a key role in enabling confident, fair leadership across the organisation, particularly in emotionally demanding environments. The role also offers a valuable opportunity to build experience and capability towards senior People and Culture leadership. 

More about the role

As People and Culture Manager, you will provide expert, pragmatic advice across the full range of people matters, acting as a trusted business partner to the People & People Services directorate. You will lead on complex and sensitive casework, coach and develop People and Culture colleagues, and work closely with senior leaders to deliver positive people outcomes. 

As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape how people services are delivered day to day, contributing to the continuous improvement, credibility, and impact of the People and Culture function. 

You will also contribute to organisational development, culture change, wellbeing initiatives, and workforce planning, using insight and data to identify risks and opportunities. The role supports organisation wide change activity, ensuring that people processes are fair, transparent, and compassionate. 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, based from our Burford office, with a minimum of two days a week working from the office. You will also be required to travel regularly to other Blue Cross sites to build relationships and provide effective, visible support to managers and teams.  

About you

You are a credible and empathetic professional who brings sound judgement, resilience, and a solutions focused approach. You are confident supporting managers through complex and emotionally sensitive situations and are comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution. 

You build strong, trusting relationships, communicate clearly at all levels, and enjoy coaching others to build their confidence and capability. You are committed to embedding Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity in everything you do. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent professional experience 
• Substantial experience in a generalist HR or people role 
• Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of UK employment law 
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive people issues with empathy and professionalism 
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills 
• Experience working in a values led, care focused, or emotionally demanding environment 
• The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 7 qualification 
• Experience working in animal welfare, healthcare, social care, or frontline operational environments 
• Experience supporting managers and teams working in emotionally demanding roles 

How to apply  

Please click Apply to submit your application. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Our recruitment process for this role will take place in two stages. The first stage will be a competency-based interview, focused on experience, approach and alignment with our values. 

Candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to attend a discovery session. This will be an informal and interactive session, designed to explore the role in more depth, share perspectives and give candidates the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn more about Blue Cross and our culture. 

Full details will be shared with candidates in advance. Both stages will be held in person at our Burford offices. 

We are committed to running a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. 

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Job Description
As the Operations and Visitor Experience Manager, you play a pivotal role at CSC, with full
responsibility for our Centre in Cambridge Science Park and our secondary site, currently in
Wisbech.
An essential part of your role is to drive CSC’s direct revenue streams connected to the Centre.
You will lead your team in generating public and school bookings, and in overseeing community
audiences, private hires, and other groups, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and
welcoming experience. You will also take a proactive approach to increasing visitor numbers,
expanding CSC’s membership base, and researching and developing new revenue-generating
initiatives that strengthen our long-term sustainability.
Your expertise in creating and implementing exhibition spaces will be instrumental in bringing to
life our annual delivery calendar of science themes, which is strategically curated to attract and
engage our audiences while supporting the delivery of our Programmes. You will oversee an
annual budget covering the shop and site facilities.
You will work closely with the Outreach and Innovation Manager to prioritise, schedule, and
maintain products and content in line with CSC’s core Programmes and commitments, ensuring
impactful experiences for all audiences. In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications
Manager, you will plan and execute advertising campaigns targeting both the public and schools.
You will also coordinate with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop opportunities for
corporate partners to support on-site exhibitions and events, ensuring agreed partnerships are
effectively tracked and delivered.
Beyond operations, you will champion excellence in STEM engagement, providing both positive
and constructive feedback to the Engagement and Logistics Lead to ensure CSC’s offerings
remain best-in-class. This is an opportunity to shape the visitor experience at CSC, ensuring it
remains dynamic, inspiring, and accessible to all.
Key Responsibilities
● Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all visitors to our centres.
● Support and line-manage the Delivery and Sales Administrator and the Finance and
Operational Support Manager.
● Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety across CSC sites, ensuring full compliance
with requirements at both centres. Implement corrective actions where needed, and
oversee training and incident management to maintain a safe and well-managed
environment.
● Achieve annual direct income revenue targets across Visitors, Membership, Shop, Schools,
Parties, and STEMtots (under-fives), track progress, report findings, and take corrective
action as needed.
● Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and drive membership
growth.
● Research, plan, and execute new revenue projects to diversify CSC’s income streams.
● Oversee asset records, maintenance priorities, budgets, contractors, and expenditures
across the Cambridge and Wisbech sites, ensuring the effective sourcing and delivery of
third-party exhibits and content.
● Deliver an annual plan for exhibition-floor themes, events, and site management,
coordinating with the Outreach and Innovation Manager and the Engagement and Logistics
Lead to align activities with multi-year programmes, partner commitments, and internal
schedules such as training and exhibit maintenance.
● Establish a multi-layered feedback system to collect, analyse, and act on visitor insights,
continuously enhancing our offering.
● Oversee CSC’s volunteering and work experience programme, ensuring recruitment,
induction, and ongoing support are delivered to a high standard.
● Work with the Director of Business Development to identify and address barriers for
schools, supporting bursary applications and additional funding opportunities.
● In coordination with your team, ensure the shop is stocked with appropriate products to
maximise sales, support at-home engagement with STEM after a family visit and promote a
message of sustainability.
● Increase school bookings through strategic planning, aligning with schools’ annual planning
cycles, targeted outreach, and the effective delivery of engagement programmes.
● Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to plan and deliver advertising for
exhibitions, events, and school engagement, ensuring effective promotion of activities at
both the Cambridge and Wisbech centres.
● Manage the budget and oversee all contractors and expenditures related to the Cambridge
site and Wisbech.
● Provide financial support, working closely with the Director of Operations and Engagement
to ensure CSC’s operational sustainability.
Essential Criteria

Experience managing a visitor attraction, including responsibility for income targets and
cost control.
● A creative and engaging mindset, with a proven ability to work with a team to create
intriguing and popular spaces.
● A thorough and operational approach to planning, risk management, and the continuous
improvement of processes.
● Demonstrated success in increasing visitor numbers and driving membership growth
through strategic planning and effective execution.
● Experience in researching, planning, and delivering new revenue-generating projects.
● A strong track record of increasing school bookings through targeted outreach and strategic
programme design.
● Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety management, including experience in
leading compliance activity and training across multiple sites.
● Strong financial acumen, with the ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational
financial oversight
● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
● A strong drive to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do.
● Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
● A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
● A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and partners
across a wide range of projects.
● Competent and confident in using standard computer applications.
● Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
● Full clean driving license
● Confident in using IT platforms, databases, and digital communication tools.
Desirable Criteria
● A passion for staying up to date with worldwide developments in science, technology,
engineering, and maths.
● Experience in using spaces to support learning or community development.
● Knowledge of sustainability practices in operations and visitor engagement.
● Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
● Experience with CRM systems and membership platforms
● Experience in science communication or in working with families, adults, and children.
● Strong customer service skills and experience.
● Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject.
Working Conditions

The primary location for this role is Cambridge Science Centre at Trinity Centre, Cambridge
Science Park, CB4 0FN; however, travel to secondary sites and the main office will be required.
One working weekend per month will also be required.

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JOB TITLE: Data & Insights Manager
SALARY: £38,000
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union, Central London Office 
WORKING HOURS: Full time, 37 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent 
 

 
As Data & Insight Manager, you’ll lead the development of a student-led, data-driven culture at LSESU. This is a strategic role that combines analytical expertise with insight generation. You’ll design evaluation frameworks, manage data systems, and deliver clear, actionable insights that demonstrate the impact of our work for students.
 

You’ll work across teams to ensure decisions are grounded in robust evidence, helping us measure success and continuously improve what we do for our members. From building data dashboards and conducting demographic analysis to producing our Annual Impact Report, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how we understand and enhance the student experience.
 

 
Who are we?
 

 
LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university.As our Data and Insight Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping our future and helping us to create a student experience which is enjoyable and empowering. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect.
 

 Who are we looking for?
 

Our Data and Insight Manager will be naturally curious and passionate about using data to solve problems. You’ll have experience with digital analytics tools, survey design, and presenting data to non-technical audiences. Strong database skills are essential, and familiarity with data visualisation tools is a bonus.
 

You’ll be highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping a clear focus on data quality and compliance. Collaboration is key as you’ll need to build strong relationships with teams across the organisation to gather and interpret data.
 

Why apply?
 

This is an opportunity to shape how LSESU measures impact and makes decisions. As our Data and Insight Manager you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our work delivers meaningful improvements for students. If you want to combine strategic thinking with hands-on data analysis in a vibrant, student-led environment, we’d love to hear from you. In return, we offer:
 

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
 

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
 

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership 
 

-        Opportunities for professional development and growth.
 

-        Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
 

-        Flexibility for work-life balance
 

How to apply
 

 
We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents: 
 

 
Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.
 

Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this. 
 
Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.
 

 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline
 

Closing date: Sunday 1st February. 
Intended interview date: 12th February 2026
 

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.