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About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join our Care Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

Our Care Events Team provide an extensive programme of groups and events for the 800 life-limited children, their families and bereaved families. There are themed family events, social groups for siblings of different ages, pamper days for mums, counselling groups, bereavement café, memorial days and many festive events such as ice-skating at Hampton Court. Taking place at our hospices and in the communities we serve, there are 5-6 events each week, offering important opportunities for families to make memories together.

About the role

The Care Events Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the annual programme of events. The Care Event Manager leads the Care Events Team, including an Events Assistant, Events Management Intern, Counsellor and care events volunteers, and working with family support workers, children’s therapists and counsellors to deliver an incredible programme of creative and inclusive experiences. The Care Events Manager works alongside the Lead Therapist and Lead Counsellor to ensure that family support at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is everything the children and families need it to be.

At a weekly meeting, the team are made aware of children and family members who are struggling and think together about where they might benefit from the opportunity to spend time with others who share similar experiences or receive group therapy. Utilising professional events management skills, each event is planned meticulously to be a safe and inviting space. Providing this opportunity for families is integral to their mental wellbeing.

About you

This role requires an individual with professional events management experience, with a proven track record of executing high-profile and bespoke events. The individual should have skills in marketing, events administration and able to create events for families from diverse backgrounds. Excellent project management skills are required to keep the fast-paced programme on track, alongside diligence in health and safety. Leadership and management expertise enable the team to thrive, so that we can provide outstanding support to families. The Care Events Manager should be a compassionate and caring individual, sensitive to the needs of families at Shooting Star, with the emotional resilience to work with families who are experiencing grief and trauma. This is a unique opportunity for an events manager to utilise their skillset to make a huge difference to the families that we support.

Once or twice a month the Care Events Manager is expected to work on a Saturday or Sunday (time is given back during the week).

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Mindfulness sessions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

In addition, an enhanced disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please complete our online application and send a statement outlining how your skills and experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

You’ll be the main point of contact for our amazing fundraisers — supporting them from their first enquiry to celebrating their success. You’ll plan, organise and coordinate community fundraising campaigns and events, help develop resources and fundraising materials, and play a key role in building lasting relationships with our fundraising supporters.

Essential:

• Experience in community or events fundraising, supporter engagement, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — friendly, confident, and supportive.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Good written communication and attention to detail.
• Confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and social media platforms.
• Passion for inclusion and supporting families of children with Down syndrome

Desired Attributes:

• Experience managing small fundraising events or community campaigns
• Knowledge of JustGiving or similar online fundraising platforms
• Understanding of charity communications, supporter journeys, or stewardship best practice

 Responsibilities:

• Manage the fundraising inbox, responding to enquiries and supporting individual fundraisers and community supporters.
• Develop fundraising resources and materials to support campaigns and initiatives.
• Support existing fundraisers with guidance, encouragement, and resources to help them reach their goals.
• Plan, organise, and deliver engaging fundraising and community events that raise income and bring our community together.
• Recruit and onboard new fundraisers through the website, social media, and email campaigns. Keep the fundraising sections of the website up to date and engaging.
• Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, including thanking fundraisers and maintaining regular communications. Maintain accurate fundraiser records and communications in the supporter database.
• Gather case studies, photos, quotes, and testimonials from fundraisers for publicity and marketing.
• Work with the fundraising team to develop strategies to grow fundraiser recruitment and retention.
• Manage the fundraising calendar, promoting external events (such as Tough Mudder) and coordinating DSUK-led campaigns (such as the Big PADS Push).
• Develop and support regional volunteers involved in fundraising events and activities.
• Manage time effectively to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Provide administrative support for fundraising events and initiatives as needed

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

The Trusts & Philanthropy Manager role is a vital part of this vision and your excellent writing skills and relationship building will help us achieve our ambitions and make a meaningful impact. 

Working closely within our passionate and results driven Trusts and

Philanthropy team, you will manage your own portfolio of charitable trusts and support the developing major donor and statutory funding relationships as required. You will be helping us beat macular disease by talking with funders and writing bespoke funding applications for support services, medical research and core costs. Diligently recording all relationship information and communications on our database. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Knows their Stuff when it comes to excellent written communication skills to produce content that is inspiring, concise and informative.

• Can Make It Happen by working proactively under their own initiative. 

• Shows They Care in the way they speak with our funders and the way they work and support colleagues across our teams.

Does this sound like you?  If so, we would love to hear from you and chat about this role in more detail.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to beat macular disease we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

Events Marketing Executive - Church and Community

Are you an experienced events planner with a keen eye for detail? Do you have a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential?

If that's you, then Tearfund's Fundraising Marketing team could be the right place for you! 

As a member of the Church and Community Building Squad, you would be responsible for the delivery of our events campaign at multiple and varied events, including leadership conferences, summer festivals and more. As we upscale our in-person events programme, we are looking for an organised and detail driven events planner. The right candidate will manage our presence and help us engage well with our supporters so that they can better understand Tearfund's mission and learn how to partner with us to see lives transformed.

We are particularly looking for a person who has experience in delivering events logistics at small and large scale, with a passion for encouraging the UK church to engage with global justice. A love of UK travel and willingness to work flexibly will also be important. A love of UK travel and flexibility to work weekends will also be important. 

Do you have the following experience?

• Planning and delivering campaigns at small and large events
• Planning and managing budgets
• Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through activity from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality.

If your skills, experience, and passion match these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Hybrid Working: This role offers hybrid working. You'll work from Tearfund's Teddington office and from home, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that although this is a hybrid role, due to the nature of the job, the successful applicant will be required to travel into the office frequently, especially during the summer events season.

This a full time permanent contract, 35 hours per week. Flexible working patterns may be considered. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

Earthwatch currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Officer to join our Income Generation team. You will provide operational support to the team, help maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes. You will research funding opportunities, write applications and support individual giving campaigns.

ABOUT EARTHWATCH

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by connecting people with the natural world, monitoring the health of our natural resources, and informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact. At Earthwatch, we believe in the value of creating meaningful connections as a solution to the environmental and social challenges we face. Every person has something to contribute towards a better future. When people feel a sense of belonging, they are equipped with the power to create change towards a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.

Role purpose: 

You will provide essential operational support to the Income Generation team, contributing to analytic, administrative, research, reporting, and stewardship tasks. You will assist with specific partnership development including working with funders and landowners. This role is key to helping Earthwatch maximise revenue and deliver impactful environmental programmes.

You will research funding opportunities, write applications, support individual giving campaigns, and maintain CRM records. If you're looking to build fundraising experience across multiple income streams and make a tangible impact on the environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Working as part of a close-knit team you will have vision across all programmes. 

 
Responsibilities 

Research & Proposal Writing 

• Conduct research into potential trusts and foundations and corporate partners, including horizon scanning reports. 

• Update databases with funding opportunities relevant to Earthwatch’s projects. 

• Assist in writing and proofreading funding proposals and applications, alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and the Business Development Manager.

• Independently write smaller bids and funding requests. 

Individual Giving & Partnerships 

• Support the Individual Giving Manager with campaigns including direct debits, one-off donations, marathon fundraising, and legacies. 

• Assist the Partnership Development Manager with research and building strategic relationships with local authorities and project sites. 

CRM & Administration 

• Maintain and update contact records in our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics 365). 

• Respond to emails in the Fundraising and Development inboxes. 

• Monitor and report on team progress against objectives and KPIs. 

• Provide general administrative support to the Income Generation team. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Build strong relationships internally to understand Earthwatch’s work and articulate it in compelling cases for support. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure funder requirements are met. 

• Identify and promote stories and case studies that demonstrate impact. 

In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:  

• Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe. 

• Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required. 

• Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post. 

• Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes. 

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the post holder’s line manager. 

Person Specification 

Essential

Knowledge and Experience 

• Experience of fundraising
• Experience of engaging with members of the public

Skills and Aptitude 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail. 
• Strong relationship-building skills. 
• Experience in managing and meeting deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously. 
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn. 
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and ability to create compelling presentations using Canva. 

Personal Characteristics 

• Demonstrable passion for environmental issues and sustainability, with an understanding of the environmental sector. 
• Commitment to Earthwatch Europe’s mission and values.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. 
• Creativity and drive to succeed, willing and able to take on exciting new challenges. 
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing priorities and tasks. 

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector 

• Experience of using databases, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Experience of writing fundraising applications. 

• Experience of working within an environmental organisation 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a very well-established animal welfare charity based in Solihull, with a second site in Wolverhampton. Working within a passionate and dedicated team, this role will suit an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a determination to make a difference.

The organisation has been supporting dogs and the community for 133 years, employs eighty dedicated staff, and delivers vital services that improve the lives of dogs and humans alike. You’ll play a key role in guiding the charity’s financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective management of budgets, forecasting, payroll, and statutory reporting.

Oversee financial governance and controls, ensuring compliance with charity and company legislation.

Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Team and Trustees to support decision-making and risk management.

Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Oversee financial planning for bids, tenders, and funding applications, ensuring robust cost modelling and reporting.

What experience?

Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or) with proven experience in a finance role.

Experience managing finance within the charity, not-for-profit, or SME sector.

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic International development charity to recruit a Junior Trusts and Foundations Officer.

This is an exciting new role offering the opportunity to shape and grow the position and work within the Development team to maximise income for projects and programmes.

As Junior Trusts and Foundations Officer, you will take administrative responsibility for the Trusts and Foundations database to ensure it is kept up to date and accurate. You will build and nurture relationships with funders, with individual responsibility for a portfolio of predominantly four figure donors. You will research and identify new trusts and foundations and research and compile information needed for funding proposals and impact reports. You will also support with the drafting of proposals to secure unrestricted and restricted income from trusts and foundations.

To be considered for this role you will need: 

• Proven research, analysis and reasoning skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Potential to write compelling and persuasive cases for support from funders
• Strong attention to detail (including the ability to accurately proofread written work)
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Permanent, Full-time (4 days also considered).

Location: London with flexible hybrid working (one day per week in the office)

Deadline: Friday 7th November at 9am
Application process: CV and Cover Letter (max 500 words)

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are looking for someone to join our award-winning campaigns team and help us to progress change through political engagement at both national and local level. We have an impressive track record of working with government, locally elected politicians, professional organisations, patient stakeholder groups and other charities in the sector on a range of issues which affect people with epilepsy.

Our recent work includes our successful Zach’s Law campaign. This role is an exciting opportunity to help bring about further change that will make a real difference to the lives of people with epilepsy. 

The postholder will develop an effective programme of policy and public affairs work across the UK to have maximum impact for people with epilepsy and to raise the public profile of epilepsy. 

We seek someone with a degree or relevant experience in political or public affairs, extensive experience of influencing, organising campaigns and major events and negotiating at a senior level. You will be required to have a detailed level of understanding of government politics and the charity sector and an empathy to the cause.

To view the full job description, please download the recruitment pack. 

• Role: Membership Services Manager (Member Relations)
• Department: Development
• Hours: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
• Working Type: Onsite
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £35,928 per annum
• Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 November 2025

About the role

The British Museum is proud to be one of the world's most visited museums. In 2024, its home in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the British Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, and we look forward to the upcoming display of the Bayeux Tapestry.

As Membership Services Manager (Member Relations), you will take responsibility for the management and administration of primarily back-of-house Member relations and support, with a particular focus on managing the Membership contact centre and maintaining a first-class service for all Members.

Key areas of responsibility

• Customer Service: you will set and maintain expected standards of customer service across the team, manage the response to all phone, email and postal queries while maximising the support given to Members. In addition, you will act as the department's customer care champion and key point of collaboration and escalation for complex queries impacting Members.
• Team Management: You will take primary responsibility for the management, recruitment and administration of the Member Relations team within Membership Services. You will ensure that team are fully supported in their roles and in delivering the best service for Members.
• Membership Contact Centre: You will take primary responsibility for the management of the Membership contact centre, overseeing its functioning, allocation of work, effectiveness, reporting, administration of payments and financial reconciliation

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you. A full job description is available below; this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.

About you

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• The ability to Tackle complex problems while delivering the best outcomes for the Museum and Members alike,
• Previous experience in a busy customer service role, ideally working in a senior role or managing a telephone contact centre/customer inbox.
• Strong expertise and experience with CRM databases (preferably with experience of Raiser's Edge) as well as experience with credit and debit card payment systems
• Experience with resolving complex problems and handling complaints
• Fantastic telephone manner and correspondence skills
• First-class time management, for themselves and team members

Benefits include:

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

*Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Location: Hybrid (must attend occasional meetings at our Cheadle Head Office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Starting from £34,653 (with biennial increments)
Reports to: Senior Business Analyst 

Bring Data to Life. Drive Insight. Create Impact. 

Are you passionate about transforming data into powerful insights that drive real change?

At Together Trust, we’re looking for a talented Data Visualisation Developer to help us turn complex information into clear, compelling stories that shape decisions across the organisation. 

As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll play a key role in enabling evidence-based decision-making — empowering leaders to understand, measure, and enhance our impact on the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

What You’ll Do 

• Design and build interactive Power BI dashboards and KPI reports that inform strategy and improve performance.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to understand their data needs and translate them into impactful visual insights.
• Manage and integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Present visual data to stakeholders and leadership teams. 
• Promote data literacy by training colleagues and supporting them in using Power BI tools confidently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, exploring innovative ways to visualise and communicate information.

What You’ll Bring 

• Degree-level qualification in a related field e.g. business administration, mathematical statistics, computer science. 
• 1–3 years’ experience in data analysis, reporting, or BI development.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
• Working knowledge of SQL or other data query tools.
• A passion for making data meaningful — with a creative eye for storytelling through visuals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and flexible approach.

(Experience with Microsoft Fabric and data warehousing techniques is a bonus!) 

What we Offer

• A supportive, values-driven environment where your expertise will make a tangible difference.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with applications encouraged from individuals with lived experience.
• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

At Together Trust, your work has purpose. You’ll join a supportive hybrid team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Curious about us? Watch our short video to see what it’s like to work with us:

https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

Tender has grown significantly in recent years. We have secured income from an increasing range of sources: corporates, major donors, trusts & foundations and statutory funders. We have done this with a small but highly effective development team.

With a clear strategic focus for the next five years, we are strengthening our development team to ensure we have the funding needed to achieve our strategic ambitions. We plan to grow both the extent of our reach across the country, and the difference we make to the people we work with. We are also planning to increase the effectiveness of our policy & influencing work, aiming to deliver significant, systemic change to how violence against women and girls is prevented.

You will play a pivotal role in raising the funding for our ambitions, focusing on statutory and trusts & foundations income streams. You will lead on both these income streams, managing existing funders and securing new funders. You will secure income from your own portfolio of funders and partners, and lead and inspire the team to achieve their own ambitious targets, both through new sources and through excellent stewardship of existing funders.

Role purpose

The main purposes of this role are:

• Researching, identifying and applying for grant funding and commissioning from statutory sources, trusts and foundations (T&F)
• Developing and writing high quality fundraising bids which align with the objectives and needs of statutory funders, T&F and Tender’s strategic objectives
• Managing and maintaining partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders (statutory funders, T&F, delivery partners, professionals in the sector, internal stakeholders)
• Developing the Statutory and T&F strategy in collaboration with the Development Director

Main responsibilities and duties

New business development

• Developing and implementing a strategy to develop relationships with, and maximise income from, statutory sources, T&F
• Working with service managers, designing, developing and submitting high-quality funding proposals to statutory sources, T&F which are technically sound, meet donor requirements and align with Tender’s strategic objectives
• Maintaining an up-to-date market awareness of grant-making trends and best practice in T&F fundraising
• Developing the overall statutory and T & F strategy with oversight from the Development Director
• Monitoring and reporting against business development plans to ensure objectives are achieved, and proposing plans for remedial action if projections are not on track

Relationships

• Managing relationships with Statutory sources and T&F funding Tender, building a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of each funder
• Developing and executing stewardship and relationship management plans for T&F to maximise the value and duration of their support for Tender
• Overseeing the production of high-quality monitoring reports for T&F, and using insights from funded programmes to develop case for support materials
• Working with other Tender managers to ensure the consistent tone and positioning of Tender in the implementation of marketing of all projects
• Line managing two Development Officers

Administration

• Working with the Governance team to improve operational effectiveness and quality service by identifying and implementing process improvements
• Contributing to the maintenance of Tender’s overall Development function, providing appropriate analysis and reports
• Developing and maintaining a funding database and ensuring it is up to date to effectively monitor and evaluate the strategy
• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed, including safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
• Working as a member of the Tender team and carrying out other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with a passion for supporting meaningful work at the heart of the Church of England?

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Director for Episcopal Ministry, enabling the delivery of key objectives in collaboration with the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Church of England College of Bishops.

• Assist with diary and travel management, and office coordination; this includes drafting correspondence, briefs, and reports, and assisting with research relevant to Episcopal work.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support.
• Lead and support planning for internal and external events, including residentials and stakeholder meetings.
• Build strong relationships across Lambeth Palace, Bishopthorpe, and Bishops' Offices.
• Maintain databases and SharePoint resources, and support document storage and access.
• Draft correspondence, briefs, and reports, and assist with research relevant to Episcopal work.

Key role requirements

• A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
• A willingness to occasionally work unsociable hours and to travel for residential meetings.
• This is a permanent role with the expectation of working 3-4 days a week from your primary office location - Lambeth Palace, London.

All staff working at Lambeth Palace share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture with regard to children and vulnerable adults, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities
• Discreet, diplomatic, and collaborative team player
• Highly discreet and diplomatic with sensitivity in handling confidential material
• Adaptable, with a proven ability to work calmly under pressure

Applications close on 02 November 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10th November 2025

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Befriending Coordinator x1

Fixed Term until March 2027 / 21 hrs per week / Salary £29,571 FTE (£17,742.60 pro rata)

Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?

Age UK Croydon have an established befriending service providing one-to-one befriending for older people in their home. We are now launching a new and exciting Gift of Friendship (GoF) Programme to run alongside this existing face to face and telephone befriending service

The GoF programme will offer a new additional person-centred companionship service where volunteers and older people are matched to reduce loneliness and isolation together.  The service is person centred and dependent on the goals of the individual which could include, going for a walk, going shopping, attending activities or helping an older person to build or regain confidence in going out and about and developing more social connections. 

We are looking for excellent people skills, a strong initiative, and effective communications, including an ability to build relationships with clients and volunteers, and undertake matching in an astute and sensitive manner. You will also need excellent administration skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

The role will demand a division of time between the office, and out in the community completing home assessments and matching visits. The position will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.

We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 20th November

Interview Dates: Wednesday 26th November

The Bilingual Resettlement Worker will provide culturally and linguistically tailored casework support to refugee households—including both adults and children—resettling in Hampshire under the UK Government Resettlement Programme. This includes the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Community Sponsorship, and other eligible schemes. The postholder will help families access essential services, understand their rights and entitlements, and build the confidence and knowledge needed to live independently in the UK. Support will be delivered in English and Dari/Pashto through one-on-one assistance and group sessions. This support will be provided within client’s homes, within partner officers and remotely.

Key Working Relationships

Position will reports to the Senior Resettlement Officer. This position will work closely with all staff involved in the delivery of the Hampshire Resettlement and Integration Support Service. This will include Senior Resettlement Officers, Bilingual Resettlement Officers, Resettlement Officers, ESOL Coordinator, Education Officer, Community and Engagement Officer and Project Officer. This position will work closely with staff at our partner organisation, Citizens Advice Rushmoor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support to households (70%)

· Provide practical casework support to refugee households, ensuring timely access to housing, income, healthcare, education, and other statutory services.

· Research, identify and outreach to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short and long-term goals and facilitate external referrals.

· Deliver group session support, including orientation sessions on life in the UK, both virtually and in person.

· Support the completion and regular review of individual Support Plans, using the Outcomes Star tool.

· Advocate, verbally and in written form, on behalf of clients with service providers and statutory agencies.

Key Administrative tasks (20%)

· Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance. This will require completion of accurate and timely records and case notes in line with data protection and reporting requirements.

· Assist with project logistics, such as arranging essential items for clients, setting up the training rooms or events and preparing participant materials.

· Provide flexible administrative support to meet the project needs.

Ways of working (10%)

· Collaborate with partners, local councils, charities, schools, and diaspora organisations.

· Attend multi-agency coordination meetings and contribute to service development. 

· Regularly gather client and partner feedback in order to assess programming needs and responsiveness through focus groups, key informant interviews and surveys.

· Carry out all the above in accordance with the aims, values and policies of International Rescue Committee, in particular in relation to safeguarding, confidentiality, impartiality and Equal Opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in both English and Dari/Pashto.**

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the confidence to navigate and maintain a wide range of internal and external partnerships.

· Good IT skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office and experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.**

· Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.**

· Ability to work flexibly both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

· Ability to work in line with confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

· Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and to quickly learn information systems.

· Access to a personal vehicle.

Experience:

· Minimum two years of related experience, paid or voluntary, working with refugees, asylum seekers or other vulnerable populations in Hampshire.**

· Proven ability to plan and deliver group workshops and educational sessions in diverse, multi-lingual and cross-cultural environments.

· Experience handling confidential documents and sensitive information.**

· Lived experience of forced migration, resettlement, or navigating support systems as a refugee or asylum seeker.

· Prior experience of using a client relationship management system.

Must be available to start on the 1st December 2025.