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We are seeking a dynamic and creative fundraiser to support activity across community and events fundraising. The role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and deliver impactful events as well as grow our income through individual giving.
About Us
The Brompton Fountain is the children’s charity at Royal Brompton Hospital - a world leading specialist centre for complex heart and lung disease. We work in partnership with the teams on the wards, paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and in outpatient clinics. Our charity provides support and resources for patients, families and staff, as well as funding lifesaving medical equipment, accommodation - so that parents can stay close to their child during an admission, toys and entertainment for the playroom and improvements to the facilities to create the best possible environment for families to promote their wellbeing during what can often be a very challenging time. In collaboration with the hospital trust and the NHS we also fund research projects and develop new initiatives for babies, children and young people with heart and lung conditions.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fundraising or similar role. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key. If you like the sound of our role then this could your opportunity to join a children’s charity with great credibility and big ambitions as we broaden our reach and significantly increase our impact.
Main Duties and Responsilbilties
Community and Events Fundraising
• Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.
• Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partners, such as (small) businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
• Lead on generating income through supermarket schemes. • To represent the charity when required in schools, engagement events and cheque presentations.
Individual Giving
• Manage the regular giving programme by implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships.
• Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship.
• Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (giving at lower to mid-level) by prompt thanking, excellent stewardship and building effective donor journeys.
Supporter Care
• Serve as the primary point of contact for community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship and being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory.
• Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
• Maintain our CRM database ensuring accurate records to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
Administrative and Financial Support
• Process cash and cheque donations, Gift Aid and matched funding claims, ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately on our database.
• Manage the distribution of supporter resources, conduct stock checks for fundraising materials and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising assets.
• Overseeing our online shop.
Marketing and Communication
• Create engaging materials (posters, leaflets, stories etc), social media content and e-newsletters to inspire participation in fundraising activities.
• Produce impact reports and collate information for the HOF to support fundraising initiatives and grant applications.
• Ensure fundraising and associated webpages are kept up to date. Team Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with the wider team (when required) to support in-hospital and community events as well as assisting with tasks as needed to ensure smooth charity operations.
• Support the CEO and team members with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
• Any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising.
Additional Information
Salary is £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE). The role covers 37.5 hours per week. Two days per week working in our charity office at Royal Brompton Hospital - London, and the remaining hours to be worked remotely. Occasional evening and weekend work subject to our events calendar. Exact working pattern to be discussed at the interview stage.
One-year fixed term contract with the potential to extend contract length subject to performance and funding.
A full driving licence or the ability to travel to events and meetings within London and the South East is essential.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity). Any job offer and subsequent employment is subject to satisfactory references / checks and a three-month probationary period.
The Brompton Fountain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
You are providing your personal information to The Brompton Fountain and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention and prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the charity and Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above
Benefits
• Flexible working hours to balance home / work life
• Time off in lieu for evening and weekend work
• Home office set up including phone, laptop and printer. • Pension scheme.
• Training and development with career progression opportunities.
• Reasonable expenses paid for offsite meetings and activities
• 27 days holiday entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
• Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Digital Learning Manager
Reports to: Director of Education Training and Events
Line reports: None
Department: Education, Training and Events
Contract terms: Full-time, fixed-term 3 years
Salary: £44,727-£47,568
Location: London-based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, support the personal and professional development of our members and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Main Purpose
The RCOphth provides education, support and professional development for ophthalmologists of all grades and across all of their roles. It also contributes to education in eye care and ophthalmology for undergraduate medical students and practitioners in other medical specialties and ophthalmic professions. The RCOphth aims for all its audiences to be able to access the ophthalmology education they need, when and where they want it, and in the form most appropriate for the learner and the learning material.
This role is an exciting new opportunity for you to play a leading part in the development and delivery of our digital learning provision.
You will work closely with colleagues and editors/co-editors to ensure that this membership benefit is valued by the membership and external audiences and their experience when using the platform is optimised.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of the INSPIRE digital learning platform (Brightspace)
- Work with Editors, Co-Editors, Instructors and Contributors on the production of high-quality digital learning materials in terms of content, level and educational rigour
- Increase learner engagement and satisfaction
- Develop mechanism to sell INSPIRE to non-members in the UK and the overseas market
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the RCOphth Digital Learning strategy
INSPIRE Platform
- Provide a skilled helpdesk service to users. This can involve talking users through how to use the platform, and sometimes dealing with difficult technical enquiries that require explanations to non-technical users.
- Manage the progression of materials through the necessary stages of creation and development and ensuring that materials are uploaded onto INSPIRE in a timely manner.
- Develop the functionality of the platform and managing its interaction with other software such as the membership database and collection of payments
Editors/Co-Editors/Instructors/Contributors
- Provide support to Editors and Co-Editors in loading resources onto the INSPIRE platform and integrating them to create learning materials. This will entail formatting and editing text, images and video for house style and grammar whilst maintaining medical/scientific accuracy.
- Checking consent and clearing copyright/licensing permissions for materials used in INSPIRE.
- Organising Editor and Co-Editor meetings and workshops.
- Create mechanisms to obtain user feedback on learning materials and evaluate the platform to direct change.
Communications/Liaison
- Liaise with internal colleagues in the Department, the Communications Team and external stakeholders in relation to the development and promotion of online resources.
- Liaising with College staff from other departments about current and future projects that require support from INSPIRE or will generate learning materials for the platform.
- Liaise with those organising and delivering courses and webinars to record presentations, select and upload materials, and create specific learning pathways for delegates.
- Work with the Education Co-ordinator to design and produce promotional materials for resources.
- Work with e-Learning for Health (e-LfH) on the materials that the College has on that platform and integrate materials onto INSPIRE. This includes attending the Content Provider Group meetings of which this College is a member as well as other meetings as appropriate.
- Create, recruit to and support a Digital Learning Editorial Board which will be responsible, with other stakeholders, for ensuring materials are up-to-date and quality assured for 100% accuracy. Once in place, be the staff contact responsible for the effective running of the Board and relevant processes.
- Be a member of and contribute to the INSPIRE Group (operational group of largely staff) and Digital Learning Subcommittee (members and staff).
- Undertake any other duties related to the job purpose which may be necessary in the work of the team.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the job holder.
Inclusion and Diversity statement
RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values are:
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Significant experience working with digital learning, delivered via an online learning platform (such as Brightspace)
- Experience in proofreading and copyediting scientific and clinical documents to strict standards
- Experience of multitasking in a busy role with competing demands and deadlines
- Experience of working independently and autonomously to meet objectives
- Experience of dealing with enquiries from users, including those with limited technical knowledge
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Work with a strong focus on quality of service
- Exercises tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Close attention to detail
Personal Qualities (Attributes)
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Committed to own continuing professionaldevelopment
- Solution orientated with a drive to find opportunities for improvement and innovation
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits:
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- One day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future:
- Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
- Life assurance of 4x of base salary
Career development:
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel:
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing:
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid-July to the end of August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
- Health Cash Plan
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2-pages). The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston on 17 June. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 9 June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to play an essential role in our Partnerships Team. This role is responsible for stewarding a portfolio of our ‘proudly supporting’ partnerships and supporting the Partnerships Team at CoppaFeel! to steward some of our most dedicated corporate partners. You will also be key as the first point of contact when enquiries arrive from our website or our corporate inbox and you will manage the stewardship and donor journey of these leads.
The Corporate Partnerships Executive will sit within the Partnerships Team as part of the Fundraising Directorate, and will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Managers and the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager. This role will support the team with administration; such as sending invoices, writing thank you letters, sending out fundraising materials, and much more. This role also will be required to attend fundraising and partnership events to represent CoppaFeel!.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all corporate enquiries receive timely acknowledgement and communication, putting donors on the right supporter journey
- Account manage some of our smaller partnerships throughout the year, and particularly during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Support the day-to-day administration of the partnerships team across both account management and new business workstreams
- Assist with delivery of our two largest partnerships as needed, Asda Tickled Pink and Avon
- Lead on stewardship of workplace fundraisers and corporate JustGiving pages
- Support with copy-writing and content creation for internal and external communications channels including website content, social media posts, e-newsletters, blog posts and content for partner channels
- Coordinate fulfilment of fundraising materials requested by partners and supporters
- Support with researching and completing due diligence on partners and prospects
- Support on writing, reviewing and developing proposals and pitches
- Source raffle prizes and gift-in-kind for partnership events
- Work with the Finance Assistant to keep accurate up-to-date income records for partnerships
- Attend partnership events and wider fundraising events representing CoppaFeel! and sometimes working out of office hours (TOIL given)
- Keep CRM systems and partnership records up-to-date and accurate
- Keep diary and shared calendar up-to-date, shared communications across the organisation including desk booking systems, People HR, Weekly Round Up and contribute to team meetings
- Support CoppaFeel!’s EDI strategy, to ensure our partnerships are helping us reach as many young people as possible
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Managers, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Partnerships and wider fundraising team as and when needed during busy periods
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience working on a fundraising team for one year
- Experience of managing relationships
- Experience of communicating with stakeholders over email and telephone
- Experience in writing donor communications
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Experience working on a donor CRM system
- Experience working within a corporate fundraising team
Application information
Please complete the application form on our website and submit your CV. Applications will close at 9am, Monday 2nd June, with the aim for interviews week commencing 9th June. The deadline for applications may be extended but we still recommend early application to avoid disappointment.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions
Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas and public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for our founder Kris Hallenga’s cancerversary.
Benefits
- Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies
- Wellbeing fund; up to £40 a month expensed for health and wellbeing services
- Employee Assistance Programme; advice and support offered by an external body
- Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
- Core working hours 10am - 4pm
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham.
£14,404.00 per annum, working 20 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
This roles shift pattern consist of the following: 7 days a week, including bank holidays. Working 8 hour shifts. Alternating 2 shifts one week and 3 shifts the following week. Sleep in cover required.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Membership Administrator (maternity leave cover)
Reports to: Membership Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility to work remotely with one day per week with the team in our central London office)
Term: 11 months (maternity leave cover)
Other benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
About the Association for Laboratory Medicine
The Association for Laboratory Medicine (LabMed) is the leading professional body supporting the practice and development of science in healthcare and laboratory medicine.
We are a diverse and inclusive community of scientists, clinicians, innovators, collaborators and researchers. We celebrate the power of science and medicine, the importance of partnership and the value of knowledge in the pursuit of human health and wellbeing.
We foster the highest standards in laboratory testing and patient care, provide trade union support for our members, promote laboratory medicine to the wider community and support scientists and practitioners through scientific and training meetings, bursaries and awards.
Purpose
To provide high-quality administrative and technical support for the delivery of our member services, with a particular focus on the operational management and ongoing development of our membership database (CRM) and accreditation/assessment systems.
You will work closely with the Membership Manager within the membership team, and also collaborate with colleagues across other functions such as events, publications, and operations. You may also liaise with our external systems technical support provider to deliver projects and solutions that ensure the best possible experience for our members
What you will be doing:
- Provide excellent customer service to members, ensuring they are aware of and can access their full range of membership benefits.
- Act as first line of response for enquiries to the membership team, including monitoring the enquiries inbox.
- Manage applications for individual and corporate membership, including working with the Admissions Committee to approve new applications and ensure the journey from application to member runs smoothly.
- Maintain the CRM database of members and organisations, ensuring the data held is as accurate.
- Create and share reports from member data for various internal stakeholders including the Membership Manager, Operations Manager, Association Council and the EDI working group.
- Troubleshoot system issues that may arise (notably in relation to members’ data, access, payments etc), working with the Membership Manager and our systems technical support.
- Support the Membership Manager in delivering plans and projects to recruit and retain members.
- Assist with the delivery of the Association of Clinical Scientists’ (ACS) Certificate of Attainment assessment programme.
- Help coordinate and deliver scheduled and ad hoc activities arising from our committees and working groups, including grant programmes, trade union support, European registration, and the Mentoring Programme
- As we are a small staff team you will also be asked to support other team members with tasks outside of this job role from time to time.
What you need to have:
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Demonstrable experience working with membership CRM systems, including troubleshooting and making improvements
- Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to support others with technical or data-related queries
- High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
- The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a small team
Our values:
LabMed is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
Our values are:
- We are innovative – promoting new scientific development to improve health and wellbeing.
- We are inclusive – ensuring that we are open and accessible to everyone.
- We care for people – helping the healthcare profession deliver better care and providing a healthy and fulfilling environment for our members and their teams.
- We care for the planet – influencing how healthcare science can minimise our impact on the wider natural world.
Applications
Closing date: midnight Monday 19 May 2025
Interviews: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 June 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll be working on direct marketing campaigns that engage and inspire people to donate. And make it as easy as possible for them to choose the way they give. As part of the team, you’ll be innovative in a changing fundraising and external environment, to achieve ambitious annual income targets.
You’ll assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing activities through campaign, project, and agency and supplier management in order to retain existing donors and acquire new ones. To ensure everyone feels good about their donation.
This role will primarily have a focus on cash appeals and raffl es at Parkinson’s UK.
What you’ll do
- Assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing campaigns, both online and offl ine, maximising income through acquisition and stewardship communications to secure one-off and regular gifts.
- Manage relationships with creative, print and response handling agencies working on campaigns.
- Support the Senior Individual Giving Offi cers in achieving strategic objectives, monitoring income and expenditure and using database analysis to inform and improve the individual giving programme.
- Integrate the direct marketing programme into Fundraising and Experience Directorate activities and support the overall Parkinson’s UK strategic plan.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience of successfully scheduling and managing campaigns to deliver results against agreed objectives and targets.
- Excellent copywriting, creative and proofreading skills for both online and offl ine materials.
- Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools, platforms and techniques to work collaboratively and productively.
- Ability to review and evaluate data and campaign results and pull out key trends to inform future work.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

Programmes Lead (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £31,625 - £34,106 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover- might be potentially extended)
Start Date: Date to be agreed (potentially July)
Location: This is currently a blended-working role with two in-office days (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required.
We are currently based at Resource for London near Holloway Road station, however, our office will be moving to another location in London in the coming months.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday.
Benefits of working for Challenge Partners
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Work-life balance
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Annual leave
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Employer pension contributions
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Health and wellbeing support
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Training and development
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Family-friendly policies
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Connection and celebration
About the role
The Programmes Lead will play a key role in leading and implementing the delivery of a range of programmes which at present includes Growing the Top, the SEND Developmental Peer Review and the Trust Leaders’ Network (subject to change based on organisational need).
Established in 2011, Challenge Partners is a well-respected nationwide network of practitioners who engage in hard-edged collaboration and mutual accountability to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system.
The Programmes Lead will build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and hold responsibility for the quality and consistency of school leaders’ experience of the programmes. They will work closely with the Programmes Manager and Partnership Coordinators to ensure excellent delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Programmes Manager the Programme Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
Programme Delivery and Development
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Lead on the operational delivery of programmes: Growing the Top, the SEND Developmental Peer Review and the Trust Leaders’ Network
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Manage key stakeholder relationships with programme participants and facilitators
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Manage correspondence involved in programme delivery, including responding to daily queries and setting up automated processes
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Monitor visit day/event quality and delivery, including dealing with and escalating issues to ensure positive solutions are reached
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Monitor risks and mitigate/escalate as appropriate
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Monitor programme spending and signing off invoices within agreed budgets, as directed by the Programmes Manager
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Work with the Programmes Manager on the development of strategies to support efficiency and scale the delivery of programmes, including and not limited to the engagement of new technologies, processes and ways of working
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Lead on the implementation of new strategies for delivery in your areas of responsibility with Partnership Coordinators
Data Management and Systems
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Ensure programme data is accurately recorded on Salesforce (our CRM system) and work closely with the digital team to improve systems and processes
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Responsibility for ongoing monitoring of programme delivery feedback data to ensure quality and oversee escalation of issues if/when they arise
Event Planning and Organisation
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Lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of in-person and virtual programme events, working closely with the Programmes Manager and Executive Sponsors to agree event design
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Liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers to ensure high quality delivery of events
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Coordinate the team effectively to ensure excellent event delivery
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Work closely with the marketing team to create a social media plan to showcase programme events
Matrix Management
At Challenge Partners, we work in a matrix structure which means that individuals collaborate across different work streams and are, at times, task managed by colleagues who are not their direct line manager
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Provide consistent and high quality task management to all Partnership Coordinators involved in the delivery of these programmes
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Collaborate effectively with other task managers, line managers and teams to support Partnership Coordinators to provide excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners activities and meet key organisational priorities
Person Specification
Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:
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As one of our cadre of leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.
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Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).
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Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage
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A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference
How to apply
Please submit your application on BeApplied by 10am on Thursday 22nd May 2025. You will be asked to upload your CV and answer five competency and scenario-based application questions.
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First round of interviews (remote)- 29th & 30th May 2025
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Second round of interviews (face-to-face)- 10th June 2025
A note on AI
At Challenge Partners, we are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We don’t use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for recruitment - applications are reviewed by members of the team and we use blind shortlisting to mitigate potential bias and ensure all candidates are considered on merit.
Whilst we recognise that AI can be a useful tool for tasks like proofreading, we encourage you to share genuine examples from your own experience so we can better understand your unique skills and perspective. Authenticity is important to us and we want to hear your voice throughout the application process.
DEI Statement
Challenge Partners is committed to further enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our team and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Safeguarding Statement
Challenge Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, beneficiaries and staff. We expect all employees, consultants and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment or contracts with us are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elders Voice is a charity supporting older people in the London Borough of Brent. Our mission is to enable older people to live safely and independently in the homes of their choosing and lead happier and healthier lives. We do this by providing a variety of services and activities, including a Handyperson Service and a Day Centre.
The Handyperson Service is our flagship service; it’s been in existence for 35 years and is highly valued by the older people who use it. The service aims to prevent accidents in the home and enable older people to live safely by carrying out basic repairs and improvements, and the installation of small equipment such as grab rails, which support mobility. Jobs include things like changing lightbulbs, hanging curtains and putting up shelves. Our handy team have decades of experience between them, and an exceptional reputation in the borough.
We are looking for a Handyperson Service Coordinator to oversee the Handyperson Service and be responsible for all aspects of facilities management at our premises in Kensal Green.
Role: Handyperson Service Coordinator
Salary: £18,000 per annum (FTE £30,000)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Based at: Elders Voice offices in Kensal Green
Overview of role:
Handyperson Service
- Undertake all administrative tasks relating to the effective and efficient running of the Handyperson Service with meticulous attention to detail and record keeping.
- Coordinate the handy team and provide supervision and support.
- Promote service within borough and maintain relationships with Brent Adult Social Care, healthcare bodies and other statutory & voluntary sector organisations.
- Work with CEO in developing and expanding service.
Facilities Management
- Oversee all contracts related to Health & Safety and building maintenance.
- Carry out inspection of premises and flag areas requiring maintenance and repair.
- Ensure premises meets government regulations, health & safety standards and energy efficiency requirements.
If you are passionate about working with older people and local communities, this could be your chance to join a team that's helping make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a great multi-tasker and thrive at delivering first class services. This is an opportunity for you to put your stamp on a service and potentially develop it into something bigger! To find out more about the role and what it entails, please read the full job description and person specification.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and how your previous experience is relevant to the person specification.
Our mission is to make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey for older people in Brent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £80,000-£85,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent- Full Time- 4 days per week will be considered (pro-rata)
Location: London office – 2 days per week. Some travel across London is required
Closing date: 12th May
Benefits: Agile working, birthday leave, company-matched pension
We have a great opportunity for a Principal Gifts Lead, generating income for the four London Youth Zones for the OnSide Network. This role would be great for an individual who has worked in leadership roles and wants to retain seniority but doesn’t want to line manage.
We are looking for a candidate who thrives on generating new business and enjoys working with senior stakeholders. You will be a key ambassador for the charity, working with the London Youth Zones, creating exciting new connections and potential donor leads. As part of this exciting role, you will have a solid understanding of building relationships with a range of corporate prospects and individuals, have excellent negotiating skills and enjoy working across a team of successful philanthropy, corporate and grant fundraisers.
To be successful as the Principal Gifts Lead you will need:
- Proven experience and track record of personally securing seven figure gifts from donors through face-to-face meetings or strong transferable experience in the corporate sector such as client-facing business development, sales or banking/finance
- Exceptional experience of developing a new pipeline of prospective donors/clients/customers and being pro-active in successfully converting these to achieve ambitious targets.
- An enthusiasm for and ability to make new connections with senior individuals; at ease in networking and holding your own in a room of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and well other connected people.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call or email your interest along with your CV.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Borehamwood! (South Hertfordshire).
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our shop on Shenley Road (WD6).
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- A 35 hour working week
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
- A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
- Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
- Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
- Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Location: London, in office 3 days per week with occasional travel nationally - 2 days can be WfH
We bring the magic of cinema into NHS hospitals
MediCinema is a leading and growing UK charity with a mission to improve the wellbeing of patients, their families and carers through the magic of the shared cinema experience. We do this by building and running high specification cinemas in hospitals, bringing the magic of the silver screen to patients young and old, for free. Our work makes a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing some of their most challenging times, and we are proud to work in close partnership with a growing number of hospitals to direclty benefit patient experience.
We have an ambitious growth plan in place for the charity to continue to maximise services at our current sites, to build new MediCinemas and expand services to new hospitals across the country ensuring nationwide reach and impact. This is an exciting time to join our dynamic charity and be a central part of our growth.
We are now looking to expand our Fundraising and Devlopment team in this newly created role. You will have relevant experience likely to have been gained over 1 to 3 years working in fundraising, supporter engagement, or a similar role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation. You must be confident using CRM systems such as Donorfy or similar, and in writing donor communications. Our team is passionate about the work we do and it is crucial that you have a genuine interest in the role fundraising plays in the charity sector as well as a resonance with our cause.
About the role
· Assist the Fundraising department in planning and delivering national and large-scale fundraising activities.
· Assist the Individual Giving Manager in the coordination and delivery of fundraising campaigns and initiatives including our annual Christmas Appeal, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently.
· Support the delivery of digital fundraising activities in line with the Fundraising Strategic Framework.
· Support the administration of the individual giving fundraising programme in collaboration with the wider team.
· Assist the Head of High Value and Individual Giving Manager to administer donor support communications.
· Ensure all donors are thanked in a timely manner via e-mail and letters and accurately recorded on our CRM.
· Maintain and update supporter and donor records within the CRM database ensuring they are accurate.
· Support the refinement of systems and processes to enhance donor experience.
· Serve as the first point of contact for Community Fundraising, including emailing and posting fundraising packs and providing fundraising guidance and advice.
· Maintain and develop our low to mid-level Trust and Foundation income, delivering applications and reporting using our Case for Support.
· Respond to general enquiries received over the phone and through the fundraising and general enquires inboxes.
· Liaise closely with colleagues across the charity to support the development of fundraising collateral and materials for fundraising activities.
If this sounds like the career challenge you have been looking for please take a look at the full application pack. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on May 17th 2025. All applications will be anonymised.Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for application details.
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Corporate Partnerships Lead to join our Fundraising Team at our Head Office in Islington.
£60,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Corporate Partnerships Lead to join Look Ahead, a charitable housing association supporting around 4,000 people across London and the South East with various needs, including homelessness, mental health, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, and care leavers.
You will be experienced in establishing programmes, working independently and establishing corporate partnerships in charitable or non-profit organisations that do not necessarily have registered charity status.
Open to part-time and flexible working options, including freelancer options.
This is a one year fixed term contract.
What you'll do:
1. Partnership Development:
* Lead on the development of a new corporate partnerships programme for Look Ahead - researching, identifying, approaching, securing and activating a pipeline of new corporate partners
* Develop tailored proposals and partnership opportunities that align with Look Ahead's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives and meet needs of our services and people we support
* Work closely with Operations to identify corporate opportunities (e.g. to secure corporate funding for activity in a particular service, customer group or geographic location) and match and maximise potential corporate donors.
2. Partnership Management:
* Develop and implement partnership strategies that drive financial, in-kind and employee support (e.g. through challenge/community fundraising events) in support of Look Ahead's work
* Build, steward and nurture long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key corporate stakeholders, through a stewardship approach
* Lead the management of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring clear communication, tracking of deliverables, and maintaining a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
* Build on existing relationships developed through our corporate volunteering and social value activity, developing these into longer-term, higher-value partnerships
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* A genuine interest in housing and social care and a commitment to Look Ahead's mission
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with internal and external contacts
* An excellent networker, capable of connecting with a internal and external contacts at all levels to shape, influence and negotiate partnerships.
For the full list please see our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* 3 years relevant experience in a similar role with proven track record of developing successful fundraising relationships with new corporate partners or new business development.
* Demonstratable previous success in achieving targets and raising five and six figure gifts.
* Experience of liaising with and managing high level supporters or customers with a solid understanding of the principles of excellent stewardship
* An entrepreneurial, proactive and delivery-focussed approach to your work, with drive and motivation towards achieving targets.
* Creative thinker with a solution-focused approach
* Financially and IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Demonstrable excellent communication skills - written, multimedia and face to face.
* Excellent attention to detail and good project and time management skills.
* Experience of adhering to GDPR legislation.
Desirable:
* Knowledge or experience of social value and Employee Social Governance (ESG) initiatives and how they align with the goals of housing associations is an advantage.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
About you
You are an experienced and values-led HR professional with a track record of strategic leadership and operational delivery. You are comfortable working across the full range of HR functions, from leading organisational development and change to ensuring high-quality operational support.
You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with excellent influencing skills and the ability to coach and support managers at all levels. You are also passionate about building inclusive workplaces and supporting staff to thrive.
About the role
As a core member of the Leadership Team, the Head of HR will lead the development and implementation of Plantlife’s people and culture strategy to enable a thriving, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
The postholder will oversee both strategic HR initiatives and proactive and efficient HR operations, providing a high level of customer service and ensuring our people policies, systems and culture are aligned with Plantlife’s goals and values.
With a staff team of almost 100 staff located across the UK, primarily working remotely, this role is critical to embedding values-led leadership, building organisational capability, and ensuring all staff have access to the tools they need to succeed.
This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on balancing strategic influence with operational excellence, supporting our ambition to be an employer of choice in the conservation sector.
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Officer
£29,000-£34,000 per annum (dependent on relevant skills and experience and qualification) plus generous benefits
Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
About the role
Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation? Join the Football Foundation as a Finance Officer and play a key role in supporting our finance operations and enabling funding that transforms communities through sport.
As Finance Officer, you’ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function. From processing supplier invoices and grant claims to managing travel expenses and supporting internal departments, you'll be at the heart of delivering efficient, accurate, and proactive financial administration.
Key responsibilities
· Process supplier invoices and ensure compliance with procurement procedures
· Support departments with raising and coding purchase orders
· Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly grant claims
· Manage travel bookings and respond to expense queries (TravelPerk)
· Conduct supplier spend analysis and reporting
· Assist in managing the Pitch Replacement Fund and related systems
· Maintain and update finance process manuals and user guides
· Collaborate with other teams and provide excellent customer service
What are we looking for?
· Part-qualified with AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
· Experience in accounts payable or finance administration
· Skilled in invoice processing, reconciliations, and credit card handling
· Comfortable using accounting systems (ideally NetSuite, Compleat, Webexpenses)
· Strong numerical, Excel and organisational skills
· Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
· Attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
· A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
We’re a friendly, supportive organisation where you’ll have the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative and inclusive culture.
The salary band for this role is £29,000 - £34,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is: Midday on Thursday 29 May 2025
First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for Wednesday 4 June 2025.
Second-stage interviews will be held in person at our office in Wembley Stadium and are currently scheduled for Monday 9 June 2025.
We have a preference for candidates who are immediately available, however, we welcome and will consider applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert and application window early if we have received sufficient applications.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wikimedia UK is the national platform for open knowledge, bringing together practical and policy expertise about Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects. Delivering impact of over 1 billion views each year and engaging thousands of people through advocacy, education, outreach and partnerships, Wikimedia UK demystifies and drives engagement in open access to information.
We are seeking an Education Lead to create a step change in the scale and impact of our education work. The post holder will lead Wikimedia UK’s work with the education sector, focusing on secondary schools, and including universities and non-formal education.
Applications (CV and cover letter) to be sent to Daria Cybulska on the email address supplied in the "how to apply" section below with the subject line "Education Lead Application"
Closing date end of day 8th June 2025.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) although 0.8FTE (28 hours) would be considered
Location: Flexible within the UK, with regular travel to meet with partners, and meetings in London between four and six times a year.
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (pro rata for 0.8 FTE) depending on experience
Pension: WMUK offers a pension scheme, with a current employer contribution of 6%
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata) as well as office closure days between Christmas and New Year which will be allocated on a year-by-year basis. Employees are additionally gifted a day off for their birthday each year.
Purpose of job
To lead Wikimedia UK’s work with the education sector, focusing on secondary schools, and including universities and non-formal education. Create a step change in the scale and impact of our education work.
Main Duties
1. Programme Development and Delivery
- Lead on the development and delivery of Wikimedia UK’s education programme, in collaboration with the Director of Programmes and Evaluation and other colleagues
- Build on our learning from past and existing activities across Wikimedia UK and the wider movement to develop and roll out a new Wikimedia and information literacy programme for the UK’s secondary school sector; adapting this for the four nations as appropriate
- In conjunction with other Programmes staff, support the delivery of information literacy projects within higher education, through existing and new strategic partnerships as well as smaller projects and interventions such as Wikimedia in the Classroom courses
- Develop and deliver a range of information literacy activities
- Seek opportunities for new partnerships within the education sector, and grow existing relationships with potential delivery partners, for example within the cultural sector
- Work with the Development team and other staff to identify and follow up funding opportunities for existing or potential projects
- Support other staff within the Programmes team in their own work with the education sector
2. Sector Advocacy
- Promote the importance of media and information literacy skills to digital citizenship and civic engagement, and demonstrate Wikimedia’s value in developing those skills through running targeted interventions and disseminating our research and outcomes
- Advocate for a strong focus on media and information literacy skills in schools and university curricula, and work with other staff, partners and allies to campaign for public policy initiatives and investment to support these skills across society
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact
- Run and evaluate the pilots of our work in schools
- Report regularly on programme plans, outputs and outcomes, in collaboration with other staff in the Programmes team
- Handle documentation and record all relevant programme metrics. Update CRM records for partnerships, volunteers and activities
4. Communication and Dissemination
- Write blog posts, create case studies, and generally contribute to the promotion and dissemination of our work and impact, in collaboration with the Communications team
- Engage in public speaking opportunities on behalf of Wikimedia UK in promoting our work, as required
- Engage with other Wikimedia organisations, sharing our education work and peer-learning
Experience
- Experience of working directly with UK secondary schools
- Experience of developing and managing partnership projects
- Experience of project reporting and communicating outcomes
- Experience of organising events or workshops
- Experience of developing and/or delivering training or skills development opportunities
- Ability to create lesson plans and other materials appropriate for schools (desirable)
Skills, abilities and attributes
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to involve and inspire external partners in person and remotely
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to successfully advocate for support of our work
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborative, supportive approach
- An understanding or interest in one or more of the following: media literacy, information literacy, democratic engagement, resilient information ecosystem
- Passionate about the mission and values of Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia UK holds equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from potential candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups, such as those with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the post. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your covering letter.
How to apply:
- Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how they meet the points on the Job Criteria.
- It is helpful to list the points on the essential criteria and answer each point on how you meet the criteria with an example.
- All CVs and Cover Letters should be sent to the email provided under "How to Apply" by 8th June 2025 with the subject line "Education Lead Application". Please note any applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.
- If shortlisted, we may share with you some of the interview questions in advance to help you better prepare.
We know from research that women and minoritised people tend to only apply for jobs when they tick every box on the person specification. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single criteria, we would love to hear from you.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.