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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Hours per week: 35 hours
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Role Description
The COO is the Cathedral’s principal member of staff and has responsibility for the overall operational performance and administration of the organisation, its assets and its people. Appointed by the Chapter and accountable to them through the Dean, the COO works with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and implement strategy and policy, ensure effective governance and compliance, manage the business functions of the Cathedral and monitor its overall progress and development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development of the Cathedral’s overall strategy to reflect the Cathedral’s Vision and Values.
- Ensure the effective implementation of the Cathedral’s masterplan and successfully deliver outcomes through the effective performance management of goals and objectives.
- Secure financial sustainability, achieve growth and optimise the efficient use of resources through effective short, medium and long term planning.
Safeguarding
- Work closely with the Dean, the Cathedral Safeguarding Committee, Chapter Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding Officer to develop and deliver the Cathedral’s safeguarding strategy.
- Act as a role model in upholding safeguarding policies and embedding a healthy safeguarding culture across Cathedral life.
- Negotiate, implement and continually review the Service Level Agreement with the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
- Ensure compliance with current safeguarding legislation and national guidance, fostering an environment where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Staff and Volunteers
- Ensure recruitment, training and HR management of staff and volunteers adhere to the Safer Recruitment policies of the Church of England and meet the needs of the Cathedral.
- Develop a workplace culture and ethos that reflects the Cathedral’s values and enables and empowers staff and volunteers.
- Act as a role model for effective people management, supporting, developing, and constructively challenging others while encouraging continuous professional development.
- Foster a collegiate, open, and collaborative environment across the Cathedral.
- Champion diversity and inclusivity within the Cathedral community, providing opportunity and support for all.
Cathedral Compliance and Operational Management
- Ensure the effective running and forward planning of Chapter and other governance committees, including compliance with the Constitution and Statutes.
- Ensure trustees and others in governance positions are properly inducted and trained including in safeguarding.
- Ensure that the Cathedral meets all legislative regulations and complies with ecclesiastical and charity laws.
- Be accountable for reporting to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Work with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure that the strategic plan is supported by a robust, multi-year financial plan aligned with long-term objectives.
- Work with the Visitor Experience Manager to increase income generation, establishing a growth plan with the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project.
- Work with the Architect and Facilities Manager to ensure the Cathedral meets its statutory and legal obligations relating to heritage, ecclesiastical and listed buildings in its care.
- Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure the Cathedral meets its statutory and legal requirements in relation to its properties and responsibilities as a landlord.
- Ensure effective management of Health and Safety across the Cathedral ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and best practice; ensure emergency procedures are up to date.
- Ensure all data is protected and processed in full compliance with GDPR legislation.
- Ensure that the Cathedral is complies with all legal requirements, interpreting and communicating changes in compliance to the Chapter and Cathedral staff.
- Support the Church of England’s Net Zero targets and ensure the Cathedral has a plan for reducing carbon emissions; adhering to statutory requirements relating to Net Zero.
- Ensure suitable IT provision is in place, to support Cathedral operations, is secure and regularly review software and hardware requirements.
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to oversee public relations, ensuring appropriate management of reputation, branding, and media activities; act as Cathedral spokesperson as appropriate.
- Review working methods, office accommodation and administration support to ensure arrangements are fit for purpose.
- Promote open and transparent ways of working throughout the administration, with effective communication and engagement at all levels.
- Oversee the effective planning and management of key projects and the implementation of delivery programmes to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
- Support the Dean in managing relationships with the 1327 Club.
- Ensure the effective management, use and future development of all the Cathedral’s assets.
- Be responsible for contingency planning, including the management of insurance, disaster recovery and salvage planning and oversee the Cathedral’s risk register.
- Develop for approval, maintain and regularly review policy and procedure documents of Chapter and ensuring they are embedded across the organisation.
- Chair staff and management meetings.
- Manage the business operations of the Cathedral in accordance with the values, standards and budgets agreed by Chapter.
- Lead, manage, motivate and empower staff and volunteer teams through effective structures, training and professional relationships.
Direct Reports
- Chief Finance Officer
- Cathedral Safeguarding Officer
- Human Resources Officer
- Visitor Experience Manager
- Volunteer Manager
- Marketing and Communications Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Shop Manager
- Pilgrims’ Kitchen Manager
Attendance Required at:
- Chapter Meetings
- Finance Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Risk, Audit and Review Committee
- Safeguarding Committee
- Health and Safety Committee
- Information Protection Group
- The Guild of St Edmund Committee
- Forum
- Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
- Enterprises Ltd Meetings
- Eco St Eds Committee
- Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn CIO
- Cathedral Administration and Finance
- Association (CAFA)conferences
Person Specification
Essential Qualities
- A proven track record of strategic leadership with successful
- delivery of projects and outcomes within an organisation of a similar size and complexity.
- Experience of working at board level or closely with boards.
- Significant leadership capability, with the ability to influence, inspire, and engage the Cathedral Community and external stakeholders.
- An empowering management style that fosters teamwork, trust and collaboration, with a strong understanding of HR best practice.
- Successful experience of leading significant change and of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development within a complex organisational environment.
- Proven experience in managing operational performance within tight financial constraints in a complex, multi-faceted environment.
- Effective delivery of financial strategy and budget management, demonstrating strong commercial acumen.
- An understanding of safeguarding and the critical role it plays in protecting all people.
Desirable Qualities
- Previous experience as a COO or at a similar senior leadership level.
- An understanding of the complexities in managing wide-ranging cathedral operations or previous experience within a Church of England setting.
- A good understanding of best practice in charity governance.
- Experience of managing a heritage site.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Experience in safeguarding best practice.
Knowledge and skills
- Ability to understand complex operational issues and develop creative and innovative solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to share information effectively at all levels internally and externally.
- Commitment to working efficiently and effectively, utilising technology and software as appropriate.
- Ability to develop and encourage a strong team ethos among staff and volunteers.
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage comfortably with all users of the Cathedral.
Other criteria
- Empathy with the beliefs and ethos of the Christian faith.
- Comfortable working within a team of staff and clergy with a range of different skills and gifts, understanding their different roles and working patterns.
- Commitment to the Cathedral’s purpose and vision, and to taking an active role in the Cathedral’s community, mission and outreach.
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post. The appointment is subject to a six-month probation period.
Additional Information
The role requires the post-holder to work occasional weekends, evenings and non-working days, as required for which time off in lieu will be given. The post-holder will undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected. This document is accurate at time of publication but is subject to regular review and may change in line with the Cathedral’s requirements.
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 3 July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 12 August 2026
It is our aim to be a centre for learning, both for the Christian faith and beyond.



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Main Purpose of the Post
The Chief Executive will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the RLSS and all its services. This will include management of staff and ensuring the services are meeting the needs of those who require them, in addition to managing finances, membership and external relationships. The post holder will be accountable to and work closely with the Board Chair and its Directors to set the strategic direction and further develop the business model which will serve Religious Life Groups for the future.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership and Governance
· Provide visible, ambitious, and focused leadership of the RLSS.
· Be overall responsible for the management of the RLSS working in conjunction with the Chair and Directors to provide leadership.
· Lead and contribute to the Board’s overall development of the strategy and annual plans to ensure achievement of a One Church approach to applying the Church’s safeguarding standards.
· Ensure risks to the overall objectives of the RLSS are identified, mitigated, and reported to the Board.
· Develop a culture of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning within the organization to navigate challenges and maintain trust among victims/survivors and members.
· Develop and promote services and practice improvements which are designed to mitigate risk and improve understanding within safeguarding.
· Effectively sustain a culture that consistently meets the needs of and engages with victim/survivors and with Religious.
· Foster and develop a climate of shared accountabilities, learning and continuous improvement.
· Ensure the RLSS meets it statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations.
· Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting to the Board (and any sub committees and advisory groups) on the progress of the RLSS and on all matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities.
· Oversee all promotional activities, press releases, digital presence, radio, and newspaper interviews.
Staffing & Management.
· Be accountable for the recruitment, retention, ongoing development, and wellbeing of RLSS staff.
· Enthusiastically and effectively, lead, shape, and influence teams to deliver the vision and goals of RLSS to ensure best practice in the delivery of all its safeguarding services.
· Create a supportive working environment which promotes transparency and collaboration in safeguarding.
· Ensure that high quality people management is embedded across the service and foster a high performing culture with shared accountabilities and continuous improvement.
· Ensure the effective management and implementation of robust performance management and appraisal processes.
· Provide direction, support, and set clear objectives to immediate line reports.
· Provide or arrange professional supervision to safeguarding case working staff.
· Produce, review and update plans relating to service areas.
· Establish and maintain effective and secure record keeping systems.
· Ensure the management and implementation of regular quality assurance, audit, performance management and reporting, using effective management information systems, ensuring this meets CSSA’s requirements.
Collaboration/Networks.
· Contribute to strategic level initiatives with key partners, particularly the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) and relevant statutory agencies, to ensure joint planning, access to resources and the development of interagency strategies.
· Build strong and dynamic relationships and networks within and outside the Church to deliver better outcomes for Religious in safeguarding.
Policy and Procedure
· Ensure a robust and up to date Policy & Procedure framework approved by the Board is in place including HR, Health and Safety, Data Protection and operational delivery.
· Ensure there is a system in place to review approved policies and procedures to ensure that substantial changes or additions are brought to the Board for decision.
· Undertake operating compliance exercises including annual risk assessments, health and safety checks and reporting on incidents and near misses.
· Ensure
Finance & Resources
· In conjunction with the Board of Directors, develop a long-term funding strategy, including gathering data, completing research, developing models to ensure the service is cost effective.
· Agree and deliver to budget maintaining a reserve level in line with policy and monitor all budgets and provide financial reports to the Board of Directors.
· Be responsible and accountable for all finances and resources within the teams, ensuring value for money, the avoidance of waste, and the efficient and effective use of all resources.
· Ensure the equitable and timely allocation of work, assuring the most appropriate interventions that timescales are being met and appropriate records maintained.
· Be responsible for all contracts, tenancy agreements and leases.
· Have overall responsibility for the security of confidential information, use of computers and database information.
· Well-developed database and Microsoft Office skills.
This a summary of the key activities of the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and the post-holder may be required to perform other duties which are appropriate to the scale and nature of the job role.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria you need to be able to demonstrate:
Strategic and system leadership
• Experience of working at Chief Executive level in similar size/larger organisation.
• A strong track record leading organisations, setting direction and delivering outcomes
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure whilst showing consideration to others.
Culture and capability building
• motivating people, driving, and evaluating performance, and building a positive and inclusive culture
Commercial and professional judgement
• Professional knowledge and experience that evidence a strategic and operational understanding of safeguarding
• Management skills including finance, planning, project management and marketing.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience of negotiating and managing contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and competence in using digital technology for service delivery across the organisation.
• A creative thinker, proven leader with a ‘can do’ attitude which is results orientated.
Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Interpersonal and listening skills; an ability to deal sensitively with those in Religious Life, Victims/Survivors public, the vulnerable and their families/representatives.
• Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.
• Experience of reviewing evidence and taking appropriate action where necessary; applying sound judgement, with an attention to detail; maintaining confidentiality and building trust
• Ability to respond, sensitively and fully to complaints.
Desirable Criteria you need to be able to demonstrate:
· Understanding of the way in which faith-based organisations respond effectively/ dysfunctionally to safeguarding issues
· Senior management experience in the charitable sector
Due Diligence – Please note that as part of the safer recruitment process, due diligence including social media checks will be undertaken on appointable candidates.
Committed to a safer Catholic Church. RLSS is an independent team of safeguarding professionals offering safeguarding services
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Join a Values-Led Charity Making a Difference
The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust is a long-established almshouse charity providing high-quality independent living accommodation for older people in Guiseley. Home to 44 residents, our attractive and well-maintained site offers more than housing – it provides a safe, supportive community where people can live independently with dignity and confidence.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Housing Officer to join our small, dedicated team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and rewarding role, combining housing management, resident engagement, estate management, and community development.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead the day-to-day housing management and estate services across our site. You will build positive relationships with residents, support their wellbeing and independence, ensure homes and communal areas are safe and well managed, and help create a vibrant community environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with people, takes pride in delivering excellent services, and can balance resident support with professional housing management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage housing applications, allocations, viewings, sign-ups, and empty homes.
· Carry out regular resident visits to support wellbeing, independence, and tenancy sustainability.
· Lead day-to-day estate management activities and property inspections.
· Monitor repairs, contractors, and compliance activities to ensure high standards are maintained.
· Respond effectively to resident enquiries, concerns, complaints, and safeguarding matters.
· Maintain accurate records and support housing, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
· Organise resident events, engagement activities, and community initiatives.
· Build positive relationships with residents, families, contractors, local organisations, and partner agencies.
· Contribute to service improvements and support reporting for senior management and Trustees.
· Provide occasional support outside normal working hours in emergency situations, with time off in lieu provided.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
· Has experience in housing, property, community, support, or customer-focused services.
· Enjoys working directly with older people and supporting independent living.
· Has excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
· Can work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound judgement.
· Is confident managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records.
· Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and resident wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
At The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust, you’ll be part of a small organisation where your contribution is visible, valued, and genuinely makes a difference.
Apply with your CV and covering letter which demonstrates how your skills , abilities and experience match the vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Yorkshire’s most respected community foundations and help shape the future of giving across Calderdale.
For over 35 years, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) has connected people who care with causes that matter. We believe local generosity has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
As an independent charitable funder, we work with individuals, families, businesses and organisations to invest in local charities and community groups tackling some of Calderdale’s biggest challenges. Every year, we distribute more than £2 million in grants to support people and places across the borough. At the same time, we are building our permanent endowment, creating a lasting legacy that will continue supporting local communities for generations to come.
This is what makes CFFC unique. We do not just make a difference today. We create a legacy that will benefit Calderdale in perpetuity.
Following many years of successful leadership from our current Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on this strong foundation and lead CFFC into its next chapter.
About the role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring CFFC continues to grow its impact, strengthen partnerships and inspire philanthropy across Calderdale.
You will lead and develop a committed staff team, work closely with Trustees, build trusted relationships with donors, businesses, professional advisers, charities and public sector partners, and ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and ambitious for the future.
You will also act as CFFC’s public ambassador, representing the organisation across Calderdale and beyond, while championing the importance of local giving and community investment.
About you
We are looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant senior leadership experience and the ability to build confidence and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will demonstrate:
Proven strategic leadership and organisational management experience.
Experience of developing successful partnerships, fundraising, income generation or business development.
Strong financial and governance awareness.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.
A genuine commitment to community impact and the values of the voluntary sector.
You may come from a community foundation, charitable trust, grant-making organisation, charity, public sector, social enterprise or a commercial organisation with a strong social purpose.
What we offer
Salary in excess of £60,000, dependent on experience.
Permanent, full-time position.
Flexible and hybrid working, with a regular presence required in Calderdale.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional Easter Tuesday leave and office closure over the Christmas period, rising to 25 days after five years’ service.
Employer pension contribution, with details available in the candidate information pack.
The opportunity to lead a respected local foundation with a strong legacy, deep local relationships and ambitious plans for the future.
Closing date: 31 July 2026
First round interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Second round interviews: Week commencing 24 August 2026
CFFC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process.
If you are an ambitious leader who wants to build on a strong legacy, inspire local philanthropy and help create lasting change for communities across Calderdale, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone who leads from the front? Do you want a role where no two days are the same – one that combines hands-on project delivery, meaningful work with volunteers, and making the evidence count? The South London Mission is looking for a Community Projects & Volunteer Officer to be at the heart of our work.
This is not a desk-bound role. You’ll be packing Brite Box meal kits, running sessions with families and older people, building and leading a committed volunteer team, and producing reports that tell our story to funders and decision-makers. It’s a role for someone equally at home lifting boxes and writing impact reports.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THINK is expanding our Data function and looking for find a Data Consultant who can help achieve that growth.
THINK Data is the specialist data function of THINK, working exclusively in the charity and not-for-profit sector. We combine deep sector knowledge with hands-on technical expertise across three core areas: data health, analytics and insight, and CRM system challenges.
Led by the Director of THINK Data, the team covers key elements of data strategy with charity clients to help them get more from their data and make better decisions. Discovering the challenges around the infrastructure of systems, processes and insight capability charities need to make data work harder for their mission. The Director leads on new business generation, team development, innovation in data products and thought leadership across the sector. Part of that innovation is exploring the best ways to use AI in how we work and how we advise clients, taking a considered and human approach.
The Data Consultant role centres on data discovery and consultancy - working with charity clients to understand their data challenges and shape practical roadmaps for change. Alongside this you will contribute to client delivery, own key internal systems, and help develop new products and services.
This is an opportunity to grow. We are looking for a driven, ambitious individual with a background in charity fundraising and experience in data analysis and management, who is ready to take a step up into consultancy. The role offers a clear path to develop from Data Consultant to Senior Data Consultant, with the potential over time to progress towards Data Director. The right person will help shape the future of THINK Data and grow as the function grows.
To apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack. Informal calls with Steve White, Director of THINK Data or Matt Smith, Managing Director of THINK are available upon request.
Are you passionate about using GIS and data to support nature recovery? Do you have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in freshwater conservation?
This full-time, three-year fixed-term role will support the Data and Monitoring Team in maintaining accurate spatial and tabular datasets, developing and supporting GIS tools and workflows, and ensuring robust reporting to our funder and Natural England.
Working closely with our conservation delivery team, you will support the development and completion of compensation sites, maintain ArcGIS and QGIS tools, assist with data collection systems such as Survey123 and Field Maps, and help troubleshoot GIS-related issues. The role would suit someone with a strong understanding of GIS principles, experience managing datasets, good Excel skills, and a meticulous, consistent approach to data quality.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newt Conservation Partnership and contribute directly to practical nature recovery through high-quality habitat creation and monitoring.
The successful applicant will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust, seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership.
Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) is a community-benefit society whose main purpose is creating and managing high-quality habitat for great crested newts, at the same time providing new habitats for many other wetland plants and animals. We work closely with our funder, NatureSpace Partnership, and the charities Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust whose evidence-based best practice guidance we follow for the conservation of amphibians and ponds.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a friendly, nationally well-respected conservation charity that works to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and effective nature conservation projects. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of botanists, invertebrate biologists, herpetologists and freshwater conservation experts who are making a difference.
An application pack is available from our website
No CVs or agencies please.
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 3rd August 2026 (at our Oxford office)
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



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Head of Data and Insight
Location: London (currently Old Street, moving to King's Cross in 2027). Minimum 2 days based in the office.
Salary: £70,902 - £82,719 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Pioneer a new role and build a brand-new Data and Insight function at Moorfields Eye Charity, transforming how this world-class health organisation uses evidence, insight and innovation to maximise impact at a pivotal moment of growth.
About Moorfields Eye Charity
Moorfields Eye Charity is dedicated to advancing eye health and transforming lives through world-class research, innovation and patient care. Working in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the charity funds pioneering research, supports life-changing services and helps shape the future of eye health.
As the charity continues to grow, it is investing significantly in its data and insight capability to become a truly evidence-led organisation. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to lead that transformation and ensure data drives decision-making, performance and impact across the charity.
The role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and being an active member of the Management Group, the Head of Data and Insight will provide strategic leadership for data, insight and performance across the organisation.
You will develop and deliver the charity's data strategy, improve reporting and system integration, and build a culture where data informs decision-making across fundraising, grant-making, finance and wider organisational activity. Leading a small but influential team, you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to improve data quality, governance and reporting, while exploring opportunities to utilise AI and emerging technologies.
Key responsibilities
• Develop and deliver the charity's data and insight strategy.
• Lead and develop the Data and Insight function.
• Oversee data governance, quality, security and GDPR compliance.
• Optimise and integrate key systems including ThankQ, Flexigrant, finance systems and Mailchimp.
• Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and performance measures.
• Lead on data integration, automation and process improvement.
• Provide expert insight and advice to senior leaders and Board committees.
About you
You are an experienced data leader with strong technical expertise and a track record of using data and insight to improve organisational performance, combined with confidence in communicating, engaging and influencing the wider organisation’s team and key stakeholders on the importance of data and insight.
You will have:
• Experience leading data, insight or business intelligence functions.
• A track record of developing data strategies and embedding a data-led culture.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, GDPR and reporting best practice.
• Experience of CRM and business systems integration.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
How to apply - For a full candidate pack and details, contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 July 2026
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
Data and Systems Officer
Role Details & Staff Benefits
Salary: £30,385 gross per annum
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location:Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional travel required for staff days, site visits and other events.
NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff including:
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30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays
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An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday
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Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year
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Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours
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Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination
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Access to discounts across the Southbank Centre site; including free/discounted reciprocal access to participating galleries & museums in London & the UK
Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position based on a flexible working arrangement. Should a candidate be successful after the interview stage, any reasonable requests will be reviewed and be sought to be accommodated within the needs of the role. All appointments are subject to proof of right to work in the UK, references and a 3-month probationary period.
About NASP
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Our goals are to promote social prescribing and to bring about a social revolution in wellbeing, as set out in the NASP Strategic Plan.
To learn more about our organisation, partners, and social prescribing, please visit our website.
Our working culture values flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and supporting our staff to work in ways that suit both their roles and personal circumstances, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the success of the organisation.
Inclusion at NASP
We particularly welcome applicants from global majority and LGBTQIA+ communities, those with lived experience relevant to social prescribing, and those who identify as disabled and/or neurodiverse.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee an interview to candidates who identify as disabled and opt into the ‘Guaranteed Interview Scheme’ on our application portal, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We are committed to creating a fair, accessible and supportive recruitment process, and to removing barriers wherever possible. We will consider reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to support individual needs. Adjustments will depend on your specific circumstances and request, but may include:
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Flexibility with interview times and formats and locations
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Providing application materials in alternative formats
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Accepting applications in alternative formats including video or audio
If you require adjustments, an alternative method of application, or would like to discuss your needs, please contact us and we will be happy to support you.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please follow the link to our application portal. You will be required to upload your CV and covering letter only, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Please note that any additional files (such as reports) will not be considered during shortlisting.
To support us with monitoring our Equal Opportunities Monitoring, we ask also all candidates to complete our Equal Opportunities form. Your responses will not be shared with the panel or used to make any recruitment decision.
The deadline to apply is 9am on Monday the 13th of July.
First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday the 29th & Thursday the 30th of July 2026. You will be able to indicate on our application portal whether you will be available or unavailable during this period.
For more information on the role, please email any questions to us via the email on the job description document. We look forward to hearing from you about the role of Data and Systems Officer.
Job Description & Person Specification
Purpose of This Role:
This key support role will work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure NASP’s data and key systems, including our CRM (Microsoft Dynamics 365), dashboards and databases, are effective, accurate, and useful. This includes improving data capture, enabling consistent reporting, and ensuring that quality data can be used to support organisational priorities.
The role will support colleagues to use systems confidently and understand data requirements, providing analytic solutions that meet the needs of the organisation, and identifying where practices and systems can be improved.
The role will sit within the wider Operations team who oversee the core business and operational functions of NASP, including Finance, HR, Governance, Project Support, Administration, and Logistics. As a member of this team, the role will provide general administrative support to NASP programmes, liaising with our CRM support provider (Chorus) and IT provider (Logicata) to act as an essential bridge between internal colleagues and these external technical experts.
As NASP continues to develop its membership and training offers, the Data and Systems Officer will support the growth of this work, ensuring that systems and data flows are aligned, and leading on the technical management of data within these systems. The role will also support teams with reporting and evaluation, making effective use of NASP’s data.
This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and highly organised individual with excellent data management, administrative, and technical skills (particularly working with CRMs) to support across the range of NASP’s programmes and projects, as well as development of new systems and processes.
Person Specification:
Essential
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Knowledge of the VCFSE sector and/or Social Prescribing
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Good working knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (including technical skills)
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Experience of administrating/managing membership systems or other databases
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Knowledge of GDPR and other Data compliance requirements
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High-level numeracy, logical reasoning, accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
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Comfortable working with large, complex data sets and identifying trends and data quality issues
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with data visualisation tools
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Experience in the charity, health, or public sector
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Ability to work within a busy environment and effectively prioritising and managing own workload
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Ability to manage working relationships with external partners & providers
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Experience in training & upskilling colleagues (particularly in data management, systems & processes)
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Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
Responsibilities:
CRM and Systems Management
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Ensure colleagues across the organisation are effectively using the CRM (Microsoft Dynamics); as well as other key data systems, supporting with staff training and guidance, providing advice and support where needed to ensure the team feels positive and confident using them in their day-to-day work.
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Undertake regular reviews & audits of data stored on the CRM to amend errors (e.g. duplicate records), and identify gaps or areas of concern, ensuring a smooth user experience.
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Work closely with our CRM support provider (Chorus) to manage any support requests and technical errors, undertaking any updates, fixes and developments to the system where required.
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Proactively identify any CRM and wider system processes that can be improved or developed, working with NASP colleagues to ensure the CRM is being effectively integrated into their work.
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Working with the Strategic Project Manager, undertake regular contract reviews with our CRM provider to ensure value for money and quality of service.
Data Management
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Oversee NASP’s Data inbox, responding to enquiries and escalating concerns or risks.
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Working with Director of Operations to proactively support NASP to meet data compliance; to identify any data risks and to mitigate these, including gaps in data capture or poor system use.
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Present data through reports and produce insights to support NASP’s evidence, evaluation and reporting needs (e.g. for grant funders, programme evaluation or trustee board reports).
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Work with NASP colleagues to improve how data is used in their work, building good data habits across the organisation.
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Identify and address common issues in how documents and information are managed across the organisation, ensuring standards are maintained consistently across NASP.
Systems Integration
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Work with colleagues to support the ongoing development of NASP’s Membership & Training offers, by ensuring the data and systems that support this work are effective.
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Support colleagues with effective data use to track the engagement, activity and growth of key networks and communities.
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Provide administrative support to establish and develop any new systems, working with colleagues and external providers as needed, ensuring that data flows between existing systems are aligned.
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Work closely with the Communications team to ensure the NASP website supports the capture and flow of data effectively.
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Liaise with our IT provider (Logicata) for anything relating to the Microsoft suite, including technical support.
General
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Take a proactive approach to support and lead administrative reviews / efficiencies across the organisation, ensuring consistency of approach.
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Work with teams across the organisation to help ensure we are delivering business objectives.
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Support the Communications team and other colleagues in managing NASP shared mailboxes, including deputising for colleagues where necessary.
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Support the Operations team in the ongoing maintenance of business, finance and project management processes & systems.
Reporting To: Strategic Projects Manager (International, Arts & Grants)
We support communities and organisations through social prescribing so that more people across the UK can enjoy better health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
Reporting to the Grants Manager, you will create a positive impact on young people across the UK by supporting the distribution of unrestricted multi-year grant funding and our Grants + capacity-building offer delivered as part of our evolving offer to unlock youth work for all young people. This is not a fundraising role but a grant delivery role.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning, so that every young person has someone who believes in them. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.
As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work and outdoor learning, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.
We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning.
Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come
Key responsibilities
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Support the Grants Manager to deliver our evolving grants and capacity building provision to the youth sector; bringing together our work to ensure a streamlined offer
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Support the grant making process including communications and outreach; application, selection, awarding, distribution, monitoring and evaluation working with the relevant departments.
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Maintain and develop grant management processes through our grant management system, Microsoft Dynamics, and working in partnership with colleagues from across the organisation
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Develop and maintain processes for creating application forms on our Grant Management System, informing applicants of decisions and tracking grant disbursements.
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Manage applications for funding through our grant management system and provide direct technical support to applicants.
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Provide light touch account management to grantees on specified programmes, as directed by the Grant Manager, responding to queries in a timely manner and connecting them into opportunities as appropriate.
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Work to distribute our grant funding to a diversity of organisations across the UK, ensuring it is delivered to improve impact and engages diverse audiences
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Lead on delivering grant funding panels and leasing with key stakeholders such as external assessors, and young assessors
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Maintain our grants management system in line with GDPR and manage data
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Working with Impact colleagues to manage data collection and monitoring processes and ensure activities achieve intended outputs and outcomes on time and to budget
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Establish and build strong relationships with awarded organizations and manage the distribution of funding to grantees and that they complete required monitoring and reporting
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Deliver end-to-end grantee support through the Grants Plus model, including onboarding to the grants platform, developing toolkits, and curating and sharing relevant resources.
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Support the Grants Manager in aligning grants work with wider organisational strategy, including connecting grantees to the broader network, and infrastructure support services.
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Manage and report progress to internal and external stakeholders via meetings, written reports and presentations
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Support the Grants Manager to raise the profile of UK Youth as a credible grants distributor through engagement in funder networks and connecting awarded organisations with local networks
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Manage the UK Youth Grants inboxes, responding to all enquiries in a timely fashion
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Communications and Public Affairs
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Deputise for the Grants Manager when required and work closely with colleagues to cover for each other as required
Experience we're after
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Grant management and distribution experience within the youth sector at a regional, local, and national level
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Experience in management and development of grant management systems and CRMs
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Experience of quality assurance and due diligence
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Monitoring and evaluation experience and an understanding of the importance of data in decision making
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 16th July 2026 at 23:59 (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 27th July 2026
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you excited by the potential of digital technology and data to make a real difference in people's lives?
Community Action Redbridge is looking for a creative, forward-thinking Digital Innovation and Development Manager to lead the next stage of our digital journey and help shape how technology supports communities across one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Redbridge is home to vibrant communities and a dynamic voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We want to harness the power of digital technology and data to strengthen communities, support local VCSE organisations and help create a fairer Redbridge.
Working across the organisation, you'll lead the implementation of our ambitious Digital Innovation and Development Strategy. You'll help create more consistent and effective systems that reduce duplication, improve collaboration and enable our team to focus on what matters most: supporting our communities and member organisations. You'll champion a data-driven culture, helping us turn information into insight, better understand our impact, and make informed decisions that respond to emerging needs.
You'll play a key role in building digital confidence across the organisation, empowering staff to embrace new technologies, develop their skills and use digital tools effectively in their everyday work. Beyond Community Action Redbridge, you'll work directly with local charities and community groups to strengthen their digital capacity, improve access to data and insight, and foster stronger connections across Redbridge's VCSE sector.
If you're excited by the power of digital technology to connect people, improve services and create lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Community Action Redbridge
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Our work supports the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by:
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Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with tools and support to grow and thrive.
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Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation.
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Bringing people and organisations from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses together to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave (including the festive closure period) plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):
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Describe a digital transformation, systems improvement or innovation project that you have led. What was the challenge, what approach did you take, and what impact did it have on the organisation, team or service users?
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Tell us about a time when your work improved data collection, analysis or insight within an organisation. How did your work help others make better decisions or improve outcomes?
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Describe a time when you helped individuals or teams adopt new systems, processes or ways of working. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
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Why do you want to join Community Action Redbridge, and how do your values, skills and experience equip you to help us use digital technology to strengthen communities and create positive social change?
For full role details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
To submit your application, please click the ‘How to apply’ link.
Closing date: 26th July 2026
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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!
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: £33,376 per annum for 32 hours per week over 4 days, based on an FTE salary of £41,720 per annum (NJC Scale Range 27–29) inclusive of London Weighting, pension and other benefits.
Hours of work: This is a flexible role of 32 hours per week, over 4 days (8hrs per day)
Annual leave: 35 days including bank holidays / Statutory Holidays (pro-rata for part time)
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026
JOB PURPOSE
This is a pivotal role within The Passage’s Fundraising Team, created to help support the transformation of our supporter data systems and ensure we become a more data informed, insight driven organisation and fundraising team. You will be the main contact for the fundraising CRM working with the fundraising team and other teams within The Passage such as finance and IT to ensure the smooth running of all systems and processes.
As the dedicated data and CRM Manager for Fundraising and Communications, you will support colleagues with reporting, analysis, campaign set-up and selections, and data strategy. Your work will ensure our data is accurate, accessible, and GDPR-compliant, enabling smarter decision-making, improved supporter journeys, and to help grow income. You will also be working with the Marketing and Communications team to implement email soft opt-in for our supporters. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we use data to engage, retain, and grow our supporter base at a time of exciting change.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Fundraising CRM Project Leadership
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Manage and maintain the current Salesforce system, ensuring it remains functional, accurate, and fit for the purposes of stewarding donors and maintaining accurate records of donations
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Act as the day-to-day lead for the CRM system within the Fundraising and Communications team, ensuring it meets team needs and supports strategic goals.
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Document workflows, integrations and processes to ensure the long-term sustainability and usability of the system for vital processes such as donation processing and gift aid
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Work with IT and the fundraising team to evaluate onboard 3rd party platforms to support fundraising initiatives. Ensure any changes are approved with senior stakeholders and documented.
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Be a custodian of GDPR within the Fundraising team and be the main point of contact with The Passage’s Data protection lead and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current fundraising regulations.
2.CRM and Data Management
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Work collaboratively with the IT team and procurement team as the fundraising representative to recommend improvements to the current CRM and any other related projects.
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Maintain and improve the quality of supporter data through regular cleansing, deduplication, and tagging to ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance.
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Ensure ongoing system performance and data integrity by embedding data hygiene routines and best practices.
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Work with the Finance team to support integration between the CRM and finance systems for seamless donation and income reporting.
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Working with data flows and setting up integrations, ensuring the system runs smoothly on an ongoing basis, making updates, troubleshooting issues whilst maintaining data consistency.
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Work on system migrations and leading on maintaining proper process structures and documentation during those transitions. Keep track of installed packages, security keys, and their passwords and related administrative processes.
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Be responsible for all data imports from our 3rd party platforms, ensure that data is uploaded in line with regular upload schedule in an accurate manner.
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Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help implement soft opt-in
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Manage one database volunteer to complete database tasks.
3. Data Selections, Segmentation and Campaign Support
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Collaborate with the Fundraising team to perform targeted data selections for appeals, newsletters, stewardship journeys, and events.
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Develop and maintain segmentation structures and logic to support personalised supporter journeys and strategic targeting.
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Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to provide campaign-ready data for fundraising, advocacy, and engagement activities.
4. Reporting and Insight
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Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports that provide real time insight into fundraising performance, donor behaviour and campaign results.
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Create and deliver regular and ad hoc fundraising analysis to inform strategic decisions and performance tracking.
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve donor retention, upgrade journeys and lifetime value through data driven insight.
5. Cyber Security
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Work closely with the IT team to manage security/GDPR of the Fundraising crm
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Develop knowledge in this area and undertake training as required.
6. Other Duties:
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Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications team.
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Support and attend fundraising events as required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Stay up to date on policies/news/regulations relating to the role
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Work with the Supporter Engagement Officer on shared tasks and provide reports as required and troubleshoot any issues
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Proactively flag any data integrity issues with Line Manager and help develop action plans as required.
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Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
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Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
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Ensure that all The Passage’s policies and procedures are adhered to and contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
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At all times, undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage and uphold standards expected by The Fundraising Regulator
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Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
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In conjunction with your Line Manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
Note: This Job Description summarises the main responsibilities of the role at the time of writing. As the organisation and digital activity continue to develop, the role may evolve in consultation with the postholder.
Person Specification:
This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your supporting statement please address criteria E1 to E10 and K1 to K9, giving evidence of your experience and abilities and demonstrating your understanding and knowledge.
EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience of using a database to accurately enter and manage data
E2 High level skills related to data management and handling
E3 Working extensively with Fundraising CRM system
E4 Implementing policies and procedures
E5 Running reports and analysing data.
E6 Understanding of data protection and GDPR principles
E7 Working with Salesforce, ideally with Administrator certification. (Desirable)
E8 Experience supporting or leading database/system improvement projects, including implementation or migration (Desirable)
E9 Experience of onboarding 3rd party platforms with GDPR compliance and collaboration with IT
E10 Experience of working in the charity sector (Desirable)
KNOWLEDGE
K1 Ability to prioritise and organisational skills, remaining calm under pressure
K2 Team working skills with a positive and collaborative approach.
K3 Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
K4 Standards and procedures for payment card processing, electronic payments (e.g. BACS, bank transfers), banking and handling cash securely.
K5 Individual giving and/or other types of fundraising.
K6 Up to date knowledge of GDPR compliance and soft opt-in
K7 Relevant regulations, legislation and professional codes of practice.
K8 IT proficiency, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Administrative Assistant
Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time Position
About the Role
Rooted Finance is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, management team and wider organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, taking minutes, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with financial administration and helping to ensure effective office operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute taking.
- Support the smooth running of organisational operations, including document management, filing systems, internal communications and office administration.
- Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and maintaining accurate records.
- Support financial administration, including invoices, expenses, and reporting.
- Maintain office supplies, equipment and operational systems.
- Support compliance, audits, technology management, and the improvement of internal processes.
- Provide general operational support to managers and project teams as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a small and busy team.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their administrative and operational experience within the charity sector while making a meaningful contribution to Rooted Finance’s work.
For full details about the role, responsibilities, and application process, please refer to the full Job Pack.
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Fundraising Officer – 4‑day week, hybrid, high‑impact charity based in Oxford
If you want a fundraising role where you can see the direct impact of every partnership, pitch and campaign this could be the right move.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to join Aspire’s small, agile and supportive Fundraising & Communications team. You’ll be an all‑round fundraiser, working across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community, events and individual giving. You’ll help grow and diversify our voluntary income so that more people across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley can move out of homelessness, poverty and long‑term unemployment into secure work and housing.
This is a hands‑on role with real variety: one week you might be crafting a pitch for a new corporate partner, the next you could be pulling together a trust report, planning a community fundraising event or writing supporter communications. You’ll have room to shape the role around your strengths while learning from experienced colleagues.
About Aspire:
Aspire is a multi‑award‑winning employment charity and social enterprise. We support people who have faced serious barriers – including homelessness, offending histories, substance misuse, mental ill health and long‑term unemployment – to build confidence, skills and ultimately secure housing and work. In the last year alone, we supported over 1,800 people experiencing disadvantage to move closer to employment and housing and achieve lasting change.
We are guided by our values: Ambitious, Supportive, Participatory, Inspiring, Reliable and Enterprising. You will see these lived out day to day – in how we work with participants, partners and each other.
What you’ll be doing:
- Helping to grow and steward corporate partnerships across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley, from prospect research and pitches to volunteering and sponsorship.
- Supporting a strong pipeline of trust and foundation applications and reports, telling Aspire’s story with clarity and evidence.
- Leading on community fundraising and events, building relationships with local groups, schools, faith communities, businesses and individual fundraisers.
- Maintaining and developing individual giving through engaging, well‑timed communications.
- Using our CRM (Salesforce) to keep supporter data, pipelines and reporting accurate and up to date.
- Playing a full part in a collaborative team where ideas are welcomed and everyone pitches in at busy times.
About you:
You don’t need to tick every box, but you will bring:
- Experience in at least one of: corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, community/events or individual giving, plus enthusiasm to grow across all three.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your tone for different audiences.
- Confidence building and managing relationships with supporters, customers or partners.
- Good organisational skills and comfort working to deadlines and targets.
- A genuine commitment to tackling homelessness, poverty and disadvantage, and alignment with Aspire’s values.
Experience with Salesforce or AI tools would be helpful, but we’re more interested in your mindset: curious, proactive, organised and keen to learn.
What we offer:
- A 4‑day working week (0.8 FTE).
- Salary: £29,234 - £35,305 per annum (FTE), depending on experience (0.8 = £23,387 - £28,244) .
- Hybrid / remote‑first working, with at least two in‑person team days per month in Oxford and occasional events and meetings.
- The chance to shape and grow a varied fundraising role in a small, supportive team.
- A values‑driven culture and the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter directly to by noon on Friday 17th July 2026. In your covering letter, please ensure you tell us how you meet the Person Specification and share examples of relevant achievements.
We are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if we appoint, so we encourage early applications.
Aspire Oxfordshire empowers people to realise their potential and create positive, independent futures.
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Dreams Come True is an ambitious UK charity creating life‑changing dreams for children facing serious illness, disability and poverty. Driven by impact, relationships and creativity, we work with passionate partners to turn generosity into moments that truly change lives
As our Finance & HR Administrator, you will be the administrative backbone of our charity. This full-time role focuses primarily on the day-to-day coordination of our Finance, HR and IT functions, with a greater focus initially on finance tasks. Operating within a team of 12, this position offers great career development opportunity. Working directly alongside Head of Finance & Resources, with touch points into our CEO, the successful candidate will gain mentorship, hands-on insight, and the chance to learn from highly qualified, experienced senior professionals.
Transforming lives by bringing joy, magic, and wellbeing to deserving UK children, reminding them that their dreams and happiness matter.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

