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Team: Change
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Salary: Up to £60,323.56 per year
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Programme Manager - Technical:
- Lead, plan, and deliver strategically significant technical programmes across the organisation
- Collaborate closely with the Change & Project Management Team and Head of IT & Data
- Apply structured programme management methodologies to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive meaningful and sustainable organisational change through programme outcomes.
- Support the implementation of IT foundations work, bridging technical execution and strategic oversight
- Provide subject matter expertise in IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
- Operate as a hands-on leader, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and strategic goals
About the Change team:
The Change and PMO team sit within the Finance & Shared Services Directorate. The team are responsible for the development and delivery of strategic projects and programmes and the successful adoption of change at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there.
What we’re looking for in our Programme Manager - Technical:
- recognised programme management qualification
- Solid IT knowledge, with understanding of key functions and their role in successful project delivery
- expert in IT and digital transformation, with experience in a similar role
- experience of designing strong change management techniques into programmes
- experienced in embedding effective change management into programme design
- experienced in programme design, reporting, and managing complex multi-project environments with interdependencies and diverse stakeholders
- experienced in managing and developing teams in both direct and matrix environments
- confident engaging with technical specialists on various technical matters
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 1st September 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Senior Marketing Manager for Mighty Hikes
1 year fixed-term contract (secondment cover)
34.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid between home and our London, Shipley or Glasgow office
Salary: £42,800 – £47,800 per annum
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Each year we recruit thousands of people to take part in the Macmillan Mighty Hikes, a sector-leading series of hiking events across the UK that have raised over £70m for people living with cancer.
We’re looking for an experienced marketing manager with a passion for project management to oversee the development and delivery of our multi-channel marketing campaign, supported by our media agency.
Do you enjoy working with multiple stakeholders to develop exciting new initiatives? Are you committed to driving value and optimising performance? Do you like analysing data and insights to find answers? If you answered yes to any of these, this could be the role for you!
About the role:
This role is responsible for the development and delivery of our multi-channel media campaign in collaboration with our media agency Zenith, the conception of our creative campaign and management of internal stakeholders to maximise promotional opportunities.
A typical week in this role might involve:
- Overseeing the delivery of project plan tasks across different stakeholders, to make sure everyone is meeting set KPIs and working to deadline
- Managing our relationship with the media agency, monitoring channel performance to make optimisations
- Working with creative agencies to brief and produce assets, using audience insights, that will inspire people to sign up for a Mighty Hike
- Managing expenditure budgets to ensure spend is tracking accurately against different media plans and suppliers
- Using data to report on performance and identify opportunities to drive growth and test new activations
- Leading on meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present the Mighty Hikes and inspire high levels of engagement and support
This role does require weekend work (although not at your desk) as you’ll be out and about cheering on our participants. A full UK driver’s license is preferred and a willingness to drive a van is a bonus. You will be compensated for your weekend work with days in lieu.
All candidates are subject to a criminal record check for this role. This cost will be covered by Macmillan and all enhancements must be declared prior to the check.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced marketing manager with a passion for project management, strong account management skills and a creative eye.
- Marketing skills: experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns across paid, owned and earned with a particular focus on digital channels
- Results-focussed: ability to analyse data to report on performance and make decisions for optimisation
- Project management and leadership: experience in leading individuals or teams to deliver a project, setting clear goals and delegating tasks effectively
- Financial skills: proven track-record of hitting financial targets and managing expenditure budgets
- Creativity: has a passion for social first creative and delivering engaging content across different mediums
- Communication: an ability to communicate clearly with a range of different people, with confidence to influence and negotiate to drive projects forwards, as needed
- Relationship management: an ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners, which enable productive collaboration on projects
Please note, the internal job title for this role is Senior Challenge Events Programme Manager.
About our benefits
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Thursday 4 September 2025 at 23:59.
1st interviews w/c 15 September 2025.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So that we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a multi-award winning, creative and innovative organisation, with high ambition to make our mark in the mass marketing arena. We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who is ambitious, proactive and passionate about fundraising and who believes in creating a personal and rewarding experience for the UK public to make a difference to the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.
The Challenge & Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing our challenge events and community fundraising portfolio to acquire new C&C supporters and steward our pool of loyal fundraisers, with the aim of increasing our unrestricted income. You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our national challenge events and community campaigns. You will improve KPIs, maximise net income and be reactive to opportunities to ensure the programme achieves its full potential. You will oversee fundraiser journeys for onboarding, active and lapsed C&C audience segments, updating and creating useful and inspiring fundraising resources and building strong relationships with our fundraisers.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for.
- An experienced fundraiser with demonstrable knowledge of Challenge Event and Community Fundraising, with excellent campaign management skills.
- Someone with a proven track record of successful fundraising results, delivering against income targets to budget and on schedule.
- Able to assess and optimise campaign performance by analysing data patterns and trends, and use a range of KPIs to monitor and predict performance.
- A natural relationship builder with strong people skills, able to engage, motivate, and support fundraisers from all walks of life.
- Able to demonstrate your experience in developing and implementing successful acquisition campaigns and supporter journeys.
- A relationship manager with strong networking skills at senior levels internally and externally.
- Highly self-organised, process driven, proactive, creative and have an excellent eye for detail.
- Able to attend Challenge & Community Events etc, and come into the office to support the Challenge and Community Assistant to send and organise fundraising materials a minimum of one day a week
At War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, hybrid working and compressed hours.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
Sustainable Merton, Merton's award winning environmental charity, is recruiting a dynamic individual to oversee our Community Changemakers initiative and deliver grassroots acitivity in Pollards Hill, Mitcham. If you are passionate about sustainability, volunteering and making a difference in a local community, we would love to hear from you!
This role combines volunteer leadership with project management. The successful candidate will split their time between:
- Project management and delivery of the WeRPollards project (2 days/week), a grassroots local initiative running from September 2025 to September 2026
- Volunteer and operational management (1 day/week), supporting the charity as a whole
You will work closely with Moat Housing to deliver the WeR Pollards Community Changemaker project and also lead the development and implementation of a new volunteering strategy, support colleagues to adopt new volunteer processes,
and oversee our charity policies to support compliance and our organisational growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
WeRPollards project management
1. Group Development and Coordination
● Coordinate and facilitate monthly volunteer meetings at the Pollards Hill Wellbeing Studio.
● Attend the Wellbeing Studio on a weekly basis, attend schools and community pop-up events to increase awareness of and community engagement in the project
● Support volunteers with soft and technical skills development on their path to becoming Community Changemakers.
● Encourage retention and progression of existing volunteers whilst increasing group membership from 15 to 30.
● Liaise with Moat Foundation officer and project tutors to establish a pathway into volunteering and increasing membership of the WeRPollards group
● Work with colleagues at Sustainable Merton to align this grass roots work with their borough wide initiatives such as Merton Garden Streets, Mitcham Community Orchard, Repair Cafes, Preloved Studio and Merton’s Community Fridge.
2. Community Engagement
● In partnership with Pollards Hill Wellbeing Studio team, develop and implement a local engagement strategy to recruit and retain volunteers to become WeRPollards Community Changemakers.
● Design and deliver an induction and training programme for new volunteers.
● In collaboration with the PH Wellbeing Studio team conduct regular listening sessions to identify resident needs, interests and connect volunteers to, or help them develop, relevant community activities.
3. Project and Event Delivery
● Lead the volunteer group to plan and deliver community activities aligned with the 3R’s agenda, that are run out of the Wellbeing Studio, including:
○ Sewing Skills Workshops (Monthly, 10 sessions)
○ Community Gardening Sessions (Min. 5 sessions)
○ Repair Shed Sessions (Monthly, 9 sessions)
○ Street Planting Engagement & Delivery (Min. 3 events)
4. Capacity Building and Progression
● Deliver at least 6 training workshops including SMART goal setting and planning.
● Support residents to lead and take ownership of initiatives and to become Community Changemakers.
● Build a clear, accessible pathway for participation and leadership within the group and studio.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
● Track Key Performance Indicators including:
○ Volunteer numbers, growth and retention (Target: 30 volunteers, 60% retention)
○ Number of volunteer hours contributed
○ Number of accredited or certified training courses completed
○ Number of volunteers progressing into leadership roles
○ Attendance and engagement in all community sessions
● Conduct volunteer satisfaction surveys and gather qualitative feedback.
● Report quarterly on progress to PHCC meetings, outcomes and impact to the Pollards Hill Community Committee.
Volunteer and operational management - Sustainable Merton
● Develop and implement a volunteering strategy covering recruitment, retention, induction, training, and development
● Identify and recruit a cohort of Community Changemakers
● Draft volunteer role descriptions across all projects
● Conduct annual volunteer surveys
● Plan and deliver twice-yearly recruitment drives
● Establish a volunteer recognition scheme
● Build partnerships with local organisations
● Create centralised onboarding systems
● Maintain and manage safeguarding policies and training records
● Collaborate with volunteers and staff on fundraising campaigns and applications
● Ensure our policies are kept up to date
● Oversee risk register
● Support reporting and KPI tracking
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
● Experience of managing and supporting volunteers
● Community Engagement experience
● Understanding of environmental issues & the 3R’s agenda
● Project coordination and planning
● Knowledge of volunteer database management and GDPR for volunteers
● Excellent organisational and communication skills
● Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
● Proficiency with Google Suite
Desirable
● Budget monitoring or financial oversight experience
● Bid writing experience
● Knowledge of Merton and the Pollards Hill area
We do require both a CV and a covering letter setting out how your relevant experience and how you meet the job specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
What is Start Network?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of over 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
- DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
- EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
- COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.
- WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
- WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
- WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
- WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
- WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
- WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, nondiscrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
The Financial Accountant will lead on core accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting, and safeguarding the integrity of Start Network’s financial systems to provide real-time financial data for decision-making. This is a hands-on role combining operational finance oversight with the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls. The Financial Accountant will line-manage the Finance Assistant, supporting their development and ensuring an efficient and effective finance function.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a highly skilled administrator and communicator, passionate about sharing Jesus Christ across cultures? Do you desire to see lives and communities transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?
The Supporter Relations Coordinator will play a key role in communicating with our new and existing supporters, welcoming visitors to our office, and ensuring enquirers are connected to the right members of our team. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to use their administrative and interpersonal skills to support our team in the development of this ministry across the UK and Ireland as well as throughout East Asia. All of this is vital for our vision to be a catalyst for the Church sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness among East Asia’s peoples through all aspects of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. For this reason, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria below are particularly encouraged to apply, and will be guaranteed an interview. Please refer to the final page of the job description to understand what we mean by the term ‘care-experienced’.
Choosing to join Settle in our mission means contributing to meaningful and much-needed societal change. As Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its reach, achieve its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.
You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. As part of a fundraising and communications team of 5, you’ll report to our Head of Fundraising and be accountable for writing grant applications and funder reports, prospecting for new funding opportunities and day-to-day funder administration and correspondence.
Candidates with experience of trust and foundation fundraising are encouraged to apply; however, direct fundraising experience is not an essential requirement for this position. Trust and foundation fundraising is a skill that can be taught, and we’re confident in our ability to nurture and develop new talent. Essential requirements include exceptional writing skills, reliable administrative skills and strong people skills. Applications would be welcomed from candidates with a background in communications or writing-based roles, or from other areas of the charity sector.
Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. For this reason, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria below are particularly encouraged to apply, and will be guaranteed an interview. Please refer to the final page of this job description to understand what we mean by the term ‘care-experienced’.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You care about improving the lives of our young people
You’re deeply committed to our mission and will go the extra mile to ensure young people are receiving the best quality support they deserve.
You have outstanding writing skills
You’ll have a track record of producing high quality written work with a keen eye for detail and ability to tailor your writing to the needs of the audience.
You’re great with people
You’re going to be working with colleagues, partners and young people from a range of backgrounds. It is essential that you demonstrate the compassion and communication skills to build good relationships, and that you are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work.
You’re an organised and thoughtful worker
You’ll apply a considered, research-informed approach, both when identifying and approaching funders. You can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and you are meticulous in your attention to detail, recognising the rigour required in collecting data and in record-keeping, as well as the nuances of grant-writing.
You are proactive
You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of your work, and you’ll be able to take initiative as well as instruction, leading on projects independently as well as working collaboratively with other team members when required.
You are self-reflective
You’re continually looking for opportunities to learn and improve. You’re able to recognise areas for development and demonstrate an appetite for continual professional development and growth. You view feedback as a gift and use it to shape your practice.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, eye-for-detail person to join us as the new Parish Administrator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of the parish office and will be the first point of contact for all those wishing to access any business of the Parish.
This position requires proficiency in various clerical tasks, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Main Responsibilities:
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- To be the friendly welcoming face of the church
- Provide administrative support to the church and its activities
- Manage the church office, including handling phone and email enquiries
- Maintain church records, service rotas, and church calendar
- Oversee hall bookings and liaise with hirers
- Assist with preparation of weekly notice sheets and service materials
- Coordinate church communications (newsletters, website updates, social media)
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Is highly organised, efficient, and self-motivated
- Has excellent communication and IT skills
- Can work well independently and as part of a team
- Understands and supports the values and mission of our Church
- Has previous administrative experience (experience in a church or charity setting is desirable)
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive church environment
- Flexible working hours across the week (exact pattern negotiable, some hybrid working possible by arrangemnt)
- Opportunities for training and development
- A meaningful role at the heart of a growing church community
Hours: The role is part-time (20 hours per week) working on site in the church office
Salary: £14 to £16 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Please note: There is a requirement for applicants to fully support the ethos of this Anglican parish.This post involves is subject to a DBS check. The successful applicant will be required to undertake Rochester Diocesan safeguarding training at an appropriate level.
The information pack and application form can be downloaded below
Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025.
Interviews: Week beginning 29th September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Opportunity:
The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.
Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Project Delivery
- Deliver key projects including recruiting and onboarding students, creating digital resources and student events
- Support with programme pilots, scoping (and delivering on) new activity
- Collaborate and build relationships with our employer partners, schools, and universities to support our young people in their applications for university, internships and graduate roles
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain accurate records across relevant databases, updating data accurately and in a timely manner
- Contribute to evaluation for key work areas (residentials, events, internships etc), produce high quality evaluation reports where required.
3. Stakeholder Management
- Communicate to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
- Proactively update external partners (i.e. employers) on your work areas, flagging risks in a timely manner with relationship managers
- Manage internal student queries and maintain consistent stakeholder (e.g. students) processes through regular communication
4. Activity Delivery
- Coordinate planning and delivery of skills sessions, partner events, university visits, and other activities, both virtually and in person across the Social Mobility Foundation’s target cities across the UK
- Create digital resources to support all provisions
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Person Specification:
We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:
- Basic Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
- A basic understanding of the barriers young people face in accessing university and particular careers
General requirements:
Ways of working:
- Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom.
- This role requires you to staff residentials for students on our Programme. This means that during the summer period (Jul – Aug) you will be expected to stay overnight on-site (in the UK - exact location to be confirmed closer to the time) for a period of up to two-weeks, help run the residential and be responsible for the welfare of the young people involved.
Travel:
- Some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.
Benefits:
- 33/34 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 5% of ‘qualifying earnings’
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website and (via our application portal) submit the following by 23:59pm, on Sunday 31st August 2025:
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience (500 words maximum).
- A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum)
Please note:
- If you use an AI tool such as ChatGPT, please make sure your application still reflects your true skills and experiences.
- Generic or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis however the job advert will not close before the stated date.
The Social Mobility Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and applications from all backgrounds.
Interviews: First round interviews will take place from between the 8th and 12th September 2025 . The interview may be followed by a short-written task, related to the role you have applied for. This will be arranged after interview.
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a Team. Create Change.
Groundwork Greater Manchester is looking for a Youth & Communities Programme Manager to take on a role focussed on development. This isn't just about managing projects; it's about fostering growth—in the young people we serve, the communities we partner with, and the talented team you will lead.
At Groundwork, we don't just manage programmes—we develop people. You'll lead a passionate team, build powerful partnerships, and give young people the tools and confidence to create lasting environmental change. If you're ready to lead a team and make a difference, this is your opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
· Lead with Impact: You will have the autonomy to drive innovation, spot new opportunities, and build programmes that create lasting change across Greater Manchester.
· Manage a Talented Team: You'll lead a passionate and supportive team. Our culture is built on trust, and we invest in our people's development, giving you the chance to mentor future leaders.
· Empower Young People & Communities: Your work will directly empower young people and communities, giving them the tools and confidence to shape their own sustainable future.
Who We're Looking For
You have a strong background in youth and community work and are ready for a leadership role. You're a forward-thinking professional with a passion for people and a clear vision for growing services. You believe in the power of young people to drive environmental change.
We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery:
- Community engagement
- Landscape design & build
- Training & coaching for employment
- Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
- Safe & sustainable business support
As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.
If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on.
OVERVIEW OF THE POST
The Youth & Communities Programme Manager provides leadership and management for the youth & communities team and their programme of work, driving quality delivery and growth.
Working closely with other programme managers, they ensure that delivery is focused on achieving the Groundwork GM vision, facilitate learning across programme areas, ensure consistency in programme delivery and explore improvements to the way we work.
Delivery
· Lead and effectively manage the youth & communities programme, including:
- Community youth work, detached and centre/park based
- Youth & community engagement in climate and nature projects
- Capacity building, including coaching, mentoring and skills development.
- Community outreach to support Groundwork’s services to reach their target audiences.
· Ensure appropriate allocation of team and financial resources, that deliverables and quality standards are met and impact and outcome data is collected and analysed for learning and reporting.
Business & Service Development
· Lead and manage the youth & communities team’s business development plan;
- implementing sustainability plans for core services
- identifying areas for growth and pro-actively identifying opportunities to achieve it.
· Manage and grow delivery partnerships and relationships to support programme development, delivery and growth.
· Champion GGM’s listening and learning culture with the team and use data and feedback from participants to inform programme improvement, development and growth.
· Work closely with Groundwork UK and other Groundwork Trusts where appropriate to develop services and share learning.
Financial & Resource Management
· Produce and manage the programme’s budgets and resources available.
· Develop and realise financial sustainability plans for core programmes and growth plans where agreed:
- Preparing funding bids and proposals
- Working with partners to develop and input to bids and proposals led by others
· Support strategic managers with larger income generating opportunities and longer term financial planning.
People Management & Development
· Provide line management for seniors and project leads and HR support for the team in relation to day-to-day HR issues and well-being.
· Be accountable for the team’s performance, development and wellbeing in the workplace.
· Drive the embedding of GGM’s culture and values within the team.
· Support the delivery of strategic workforce development plans.
· Be accountable for managing GGM and team level communication and maintaining consistent messaging as agreed with senior leadership.
Internal Management
· Embed GGM policies and procedures across programmes, champion delivery standards and ensure compliance.
· Champion key business priorities such as EDI and carbon reduction across the team, ensuring these are embedded across all team operations.
· Lead the development and delivery of business improvement plans.
· Collate, analyse and learn from data and feedback to influence policy and action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Administrator
We are seeking a compassionate and organised Fundraising Administrator to support our individual giving and legacy fundraising programmes, helping us to deliver excellent donor care and lasting impact.
Position: Fundraising Administrator
Location: Hybrid – Aylesford, Maidstone (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £31,035 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th September 2025
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital part in growing our fundraising and supporting people in our community when they need us most. You will provide efficient administration across our individual giving streams, including regular giving, lottery and in-memory donations, while playing a key role in legacy administration.
As a first point of contact for donors, families and supporters, you will ensure all enquiries are handled with professionalism, accuracy and empathy. Your work will help strengthen relationships with our generous donors and ensure every gift is managed with care and respect.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Administering legacy gifts, liaising with solicitors, executors and next of kin
· Processing and recording regular giving, lottery and in-memory donations
· Supporting the delivery of donor stewardship activities, acknowledgements and supporter journeys
· Working closely with Finance to ensure reconciliations and audit trails are accurate
· Ensuring data is managed in line with GDPR and fundraising best practice
· Providing first-class supporter care to donors, families and representatives
About You
We are looking for someone proactive, detail-focused and motivated by the difference fundraising makes. You do not need direct legacy fundraising experience, but you should bring strong administrative skills and an interest in developing in this area.
You will have:
· Experience in fundraising administration, ideally in an Individual Giving or Legacy role
· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information
· Strong communication skills with empathy, professionalism and patience
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Experience using a CRM/database (Raiser’s Edge or similar preferred)
· Ability to prioritise workload and work both independently and as part of a team
About the Organisation
Heart of Kent Hospice provides compassionate, expert care to adults facing terminal illness, as well as support for their families and carers. Every day we help people live as well as they can for the time they have left, wherever they choose to be – at home, in hospital or at the hospice.
We offer a contributory pension scheme, NHS pension continuation (if eligible), life assurance, generous annual leave, hybrid working, wellbeing support, training and a friendly, supportive team environment.
Join us and help ensure every gift we receive makes a lasting difference.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Administrator, Legacy Administrator, Supporter Care Executive, Donor Stewardship Officer, Gifts in Wills Coordinator, Charity Administrator, Fundraising Officer, Development Assistant, Database Administrator (Charity).
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Marketing & Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)
Main purpose of the job
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To support a range of activity that helps raise the profile of the Royal Star & Garter group with a focus on Care for Veterans.
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To provide design services for inhouse creative projects, including the development of on and offline materials to support marketing and fundraising activity.
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To maximise our digital platforms to increase awareness and engagement.
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To lead on activity to promote occupancy and other services provided by the Home
Marketing & PR
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Coordinating the development of the Care for Veterans website, bringing content into line with Royal Star & Garter and helping prepare for a longer term integration.
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Creating engaging content for the Care for Veterans website and social media platforms.
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Development of press content supporting our focus on the Royal Star & Garter group as an exemplar of best practice.
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Effective support for a range of Care for Veterans fundraising events to include digital marketing and attending in person.
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To develop and design marketing materials and literature to be used across Care for Veterans.
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To design and write the content for donor and supporter newsletters (print and digital)
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To develop and implement marketing plans to support occupancy and services for Care for Veterans, including Day Care.
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To develop paid digital advertising campaigns to support activity across fundraising and occupancy
Process & administration
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Review, update and oversee the Care for Veterans consent process.
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Support on incoming media enquiries with a focus on Worthing site.
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Support the planning, tracking and updating of the marketing and communications budget to ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Support the roll out of the new Care for Veterans brand overseeing a range of material production.
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We have an inclusive approach to administration and expect all team members, regardless of level, to be responsible for identifying and effectively managing this aspect of their work
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To provide appropriate support on other Royal Star & Garter activity as required and directed by the Head of Marcomms.
Other
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To be a brand ambassador encouraging a deep understanding of our values and aims, ensuring consistency to a range of audiences.
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To understand and adhere to relevant laws including data protection.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience:
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Experience of working in a busy marketing environment with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload delivering projects to a high standard.
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A sound knowledge and understanding of digital marketing.
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Good knowledge of relevant marketing and charitable legislation and guidelines.
Skills:
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Excellent communication and listening skills across a wide range of audiences.
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Good editing, copywriting and design skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong relationship building with the ability to work across teams.
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Good IT skills including MS 365, Teams, Mailchimp, Canva and Adobe or other design packages.
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Experience of using Wordpress to maintain web content.
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An enthusiasm and commitment to the work of Care for Veterans and Royal Star & Garter.
Other:
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Be willing to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends.
Personal characteristics should include:
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Enthusiasm and passion for our work and a commitment to our values
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A self-starter with energy, who motivates with enthusiasm
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A positive attitude
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Reliable, professional manner; flexible and calm under pressure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Mid Mersey is looking for a passionate Service Manager to lead and develop our Information, Advice and Living Well Offer – a vital support system that helps older people across St Helens, Halton, Knowsley and Warrington to live independently, confidently, and with dignity.
This is your chance to oversee and shape a flagship service that integrates Information & Advice, casework, digital inclusion, and social connection activities, helping thousands of older people navigate challenges from fuel poverty to social isolation.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and grow our Living Well offer, ensuring quality delivery of advice, signposting, and practical support.
- Lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers across multiple locations, embedding a holistic, person-centred approach.
- Drive service quality in line with Age UK’s standards and the Advice Quality Standard.
- Build partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors, shaping services that respond to local needs.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring older people get the right support, at the right time.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in managing advice services or
- Demonstrable experience as a senior advisor with supervisory responsibilities
- Strong leadership skills and ability to support geographically dispersed teams.
- Knowledge of the health, social care, and welfare rights landscape.
- A confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to equality, dignity, and independence in later life.
- Ability to travel independently across the Mid Mersey region.
Why Age UK Mid Mersey?
- Be part of a well-respected charity with a strong local presence and national backing.
- Work in a role that brings positive change to vulnerable older people every day.
- Benefit from supportive management, development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.
- Help shape a service that’s responsive, inclusive, and life-changing.
Join us and be the difference. Apply today to help build a stronger, kinder, more connected future for older people in Mid Mersey.
Application Process:
- Visit our website to complete the Age UK Mid Mersey Employee Application form, via link above.
- Detail how your skills and experience meet the Job Description and Person Specification.
- If you need support to apply in an alternative format, please contact us.
Important Notes:
- We use anonymous shortlisting to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Your personal details will be excluded prior to shortlisting.
- Please provide your full work history, including explanations for any gaps.
- If offered the post, we will require two employment references, including your current or most recent employer.
- The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
- Age UK Mid Mersey is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 28th August 2025
Interview Dates: Interviews will be held 3rd & 4th September 2025
Age UK Mid Mersey exists to promote improved quality of life and empowerment for people aged 50+ and their carers.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At an exciting time in JGDR's fundraising, we are looking for volunteering & community fundraising officers to support our communities in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It is a great opportunity to join a passionate team.
Hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional weekend and evening working as and when the role requires)
Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across the North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire regions, including visits to our charity shops and centres. Weekend and evening work will be expected, as and when the role requires. Post holders will be expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5 – with at least one day per week from our North Lincolnshire Centre – and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.
Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, North Lincolnshire. You will be required to have a valid driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel freely across the area without reliance on public transport.
When applying please send a CV and covering letter including why you are interested in the role, the skills and experience you can bring, how these relate to the position and any other information you would like us to know.
About us
All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live.
We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire.
Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR)
We are at an exciting moment in our fundraising history at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR). Our CEO, Christina Marriott, is a champion for the importance of fundraising and volunteering in securing the future of JGDR, and it is a great opportunity to join a passionate team ready to tackle the next stage of JGDR’s history.
Job summary
We are looking for a proactive, confident and supporter-focused fundraiser to build and manage relations with JGDR’s local community across North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Working with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a strategy to grow income and volunteer numbers from the local community. This is a varied role which will cover:
· Stewarding and recruiting supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities, including those taking part in challenge events
· Organising & attending local events to raise awareness and income
· Proactively approaching and working with local &national businesses
· Recruiting and overseeing a network of volunteers who can support income generation in your local area. This role would suit a target-driven, approachable and resourceful fundraiser with ambition and drive – there is plenty of opportunity to make this role your own and drive forward growth in these crucial income streams.
Your role
You will sit in the Volunteering and Community Fundraising team, and report to the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager. You will manage your own time to effectively balance both developing and stewarding relationships with individual and corporate supporters in the local area and working through a network of volunteers to deliver fundraising and retail objectives.
You will develop and grow strong relationships with supporters, collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation to ensure you are offering the best supporter experience you can. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleagues in our retail and operation sites, and spot other opportunities to promote JGDR in your community and drive support for our work.
You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further JGDR’s mission. You will champion supporter care and ensure that all relevant supporter information is stored on JGDR’s CRM, Donorflex.
Key responsibilities
Community fundraising
· Identify, engage, and steward DIY and community fundraisers, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities in these groups and grow income from your local area
· Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support
· Provide high quality stewardship of supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard
· Represent JGDR as the first point of contact within the community, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteer opportunities
· Ensure that Donorflex is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of the local audiences, including individual supporters, local businesses, and volunteers, and their historical engagement with the charity
Volunteering
· Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Administration Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community
· Via volunteer support, oversee the distribution of collection boxes in your local area, monitoring and reporting on income generated
· Coordinate and attend – supported by a network of volunteers – key local events, e.g. county shows, to raise awareness of JGDR in the local community and drive support for the charity amongst target audience groups.
· Ensure JGDR retail shops, and their volunteers, in your area have relevant and timely information on current fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to share with customers
· Ensure that the Volunteering database, Volunteero, is up to date
Other duties
· Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online
· Keep up to date with sector trends and developments in community and regional fundraising, and volunteering
· Ensure all fundraising activities and events operate within best practice and regulatory guidelines and comply with health and safety requirements.
· Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements.
· Manage any complaints from supporters efficiently and sensitively
· Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing
This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder’s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role.
You are:
· A target-driven and tenacious professional with experience in community and regional fundraising
· Knowledgeable about your local community, with a positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives
· Skilled at building relationships with people, and motivated by spending time getting to know supporters and volunteers in the local area
· Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets
· Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively
· Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines
· Familiar with sector trends and best practice methods of acquiring, retaining and stewarding supporters
· A credible and clear communicator
· Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and report on supporter data and to gather insights
· Diligent, organised and respectful of others’ contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration
· Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally
· Prepared and able to travel extensively in your region, including to other JGDR Centres and retail sites. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle will be necessary.
· Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events in the evening and at weekends within the community; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place.
Diversity and Accessibility
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Asset Investment Programme Manager
Salary: £58,346 + excellent benefits
Location: Hybrid - flexible working across home, office and properties
Contact:
Goodman Masson is partnering with a respected housing provider to recruit an Asset Investment Programme Manager. This is an opportunity to lead the formulation, procurement and delivery of major capital and revenue investment programmes, including disabled adaptations, refurbishments, and minor works across a significant housing portfolio.
The role:
You will take responsibility for developing and delivering investment programmes that ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, while driving long-term asset strategy. Working closely with senior leadership, contractors, and resident groups, you'll ensure programmes are cost-effective, customer-focused, and aligned with corporate objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development of investment programme cycles in line with Decent Homes, the Social Housing Regulation Act, and net zero targets.
Supporting the preparation of 1, 5 and 30-year investment plans to inform the wider strategic business plan.
Procuring, mobilising, and managing contracts to deliver programmes efficiently and in compliance with procurement frameworks.
Overseeing the delivery of disabled adaptations, refurbishment and regeneration works.
Ensuring accurate financial monitoring, reporting and forecasting, while maximising grant funding opportunities.
Leading a team of specialist staff, ensuring capability development and high performance.
Driving customer engagement, including consultation with residents and community groups.
Producing reports and presenting to senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners.
About you:
Strong experience within asset investment, capital works, or maintenance services in housing or a related sector.
Proven track record of formulating and delivering large-scale investment programmes.
Experience of procuring, mobilising, and demobilising contracts.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage contractors, colleagues, and residents.
Skilled in budget management, programme monitoring, and data analysis.
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, ideally with professional membership (RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
A confident leader, customer-focused, and able to balance strategic vision with day-to-day delivery.
What's on offer: