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�� Volunteer Opportunity – Active Member Assessors

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking objective and analytical volunteers to join our Active Member Assessors Team.

�� Role Overview The Active Member Assessors ensure the health and productivity of our global team. Your mission is to monitor engagement levels and evaluate the weekly contributions of volunteers. You identify our high-performers for recognition and flag inactive members (GOOT) for re-engagement, ensuring every member of the IHF family is moving forward together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engagement Auditing: Review weekly activity logs and attendance acrosvarious s departments.

• Performance Evaluation: Assess the quality and consistency of member contributions against IHF’s "Culture of Leadership" standards.

• Trend Analysis: Identify teams with declining participation and report potential burnout or lack of leadership support.

• Recognition Flagging: Highlight outstanding "Elite" performers for monthly awards and certificates.

• Status Reporting: Maintain an accurate database of "Active" vs. "Inactive" members to help HR and Center Leads manage their rosters.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• High level of objectivity and fairness.

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and behavior.

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and performance tracking systems.

• Discrete and professional when handling member performance data.

• Interested in Industrial Psychology, HR Management, or Organizational Behavior.

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Performance Management Experience: Gain practical experience in evaluating a remote, global workforce.

• Organizational Psychology: Understand the dynamics of volunteer motivation and engagement.

• Data-Driven Leadership: Learn how to turn activity logs into actionable leadership insights.

• Certification: Receive official recognition for your role in maintaining IHF’s operational vitality.

About the role

This is a role for an experienced financial leader who can think strategically to ensure financial sustainability and resilience. You will enjoy being part of a mission driven team, be able to translate numbers into insight, and understand the importance of relationships, collaboration and trust.

Who We Are

Merton Connected strengthens the voluntary, community and faith sector and supports organisations across the borough through training, advice, volunteering and partnership building. We pioneered social prescribing in Merton, now embedded in every GP practice for over a decade, and deliver services including Healthwatch Merton, the Home Visits Library and Merton Giving, the borough’s place-based giving scheme. 

Our new 2025–2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision: A borough recognised for resilience, inclusion and community connection. To achieve this, we need strong internal foundations, and that includes a confident, people‑centred Finance Manager who can help us grow sustainably, work collaboratively, and prepare for the challenges facing the sector.

Our strategy commits us to being:

• A Convenor - bringing people together.
• A Capacity Builder - strengthening organisations.
• An Incubator - developing new ideas.
• An Amplifier - making community voices heard.

 To deliver this, we need financial leadership that is:

• Strategic but not disruptive
• Supportive, not siloed.
• Collaborative, not transactional
• Forward looking and resilient

You will help ensure Merton Connected remains financially strong, transparent, and sustainable for the future while maintaining excellent relationships with partners, funders, commissioners and community organisations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Strategic Financial Leadership

• Support long term financial planning, scenario modelling, and risk management, including exploring income diversification.
• Ensure financial systems remain proportionate, efficient, and aligned with our strategic pillars.
• Help the organisation prepare for sector wide challenges such as rising demand, funding pressures, and increased complexity.
• Support the Quarterly Finance Sub Committee Meetings and attend Board Meetings

 Annual Accounts and Audit

• Prepare year‑end accounts in line with the Charities SORP.
• Work closely with auditors to ensure a smooth, timely audit process.
• Draft the financial commentary for the Trustees’ Annual Report.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC.

Oversight of Day to Day Finance Operations

• Produce clear, accurate quarterly management accounts and cash flow forecasts with meaningful commentary.
• Work closely with the Assistant Accountant, providing them with support and direction.
• Maintain oversight of income, expenditure, payroll, reconciliations, and journals.
• Ensure robust tracking of restricted funds, project budgets, and grant reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.

 Building Strong Relationships Across the Organisation

• Work collaboratively with department leads, supporting them to understand budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate financial information to colleagues and the Board in a clear, supportive, and accessible way.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑centred culture that reflects our values of Empowering, Collaborative and Inclusive.

 Customer relations with partners and funders

• Provide timely, accurate financial information for commissioners, funders, and partners.
• Build confidence with stakeholders through professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
• Support collaborative funding bids, shared investment pathways, and partnership‑led projects - aligning with our Convenor and Incubator roles.

 Support innovation and organisational development

• Work with Head of Operations to develop and embed robust and effective financial systems
• Help us test new approaches, pilot ideas, and strengthen our internal resilience.
• Ensure financial systems support accurate and timely information, as well as innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to business planning, strategic development, and organisational learning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience producing management accounts and year‑end accounts in the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of restricted funds, project accounting, and the Charities SORP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to build trust with colleagues, trustees, and partners.
• A collaborative, team‑centred approach.
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future challenges.
• Commitment to our values: Empowering, Collaborative, Inclusive.
• Ability to present reports to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
• Ability to represent the organisation with funders stakeholders when needed.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure, health, community, or multi funded charities.
• Familiarity with NHS/ICB (Integrated Care Board)  funded programmes or local authority contracts.
• Experience with cloud based accounting systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Understanding of the voluntary sector landscape and its emerging pressures.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

Someone who:

• Brings solid charity financial management and reporting experience.
• Enjoys being part of a friendly, purpose‑driven team.
• Communicates well with non‑finance colleagues.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on oversight.
• Values relationships as much as spreadsheets.
• Wants to help build a more resilient, connected, and inclusive Merton 

Post Title: Director of Development

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £38,750 - £43,750

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (matchdays, evenings and weekends as required)

Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026

About this role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Rotherham United Community Trust’s Executive Team and lead the ‘Strengthen and Grow’ theme within the Trust’s United for Change strategy. The Director of Development will drive sustainable growth by strengthening programmes, increasing income, developing strategic partnerships and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leaders to maximise the Trust’s impact while ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Programmes and Interventions

• Support department leads and ensure effective delivery of national/regional and local programmes.
• Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation systems.

2. Income Generation

• Develop a business plan with KPIs for year-on-year income growth.
• Innovate and refine fundraising approaches (donors, foundations, corporates, digital).
• Design and market income-generating products/programmes.
• Develop and nurture relationships with new and existing partners including businesses and charities.

3. Operational Management

• Manage financial and physical resources, including budgeting.
• Deliver services that generate income.
• Report to the Trust Board and attend and present at Board/sub-committee meetings.

4. Continuous Improvement

• With reference to the Capability Code of Practice, lead the design and delivery of a continuous improvement plan for internal operations.
• Introduce systems and tools to improve efficiency, staff experience, and service delivery.
• Monitor internal performance metrics and work with team leads to address underperformance.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and accountability.

5. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Exhibit and promote the Trust’s values and vision.
• Contribute to strategic planning as part of the Executive Team.
• Provide leadership, direction and line management to designated managers and teams.
• Contribute to Trust strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Work collaboratively across departments to align resource planning with organisational goals.
• Lead Trust Business Development, EDI and Sustainability action plans.

6. Miscellaneous

• Additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
• Comply with Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusive and safe working practices.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Person Specification: Director of Development

1. Relevant Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role.
• Developing and delivering strategic plans that achieve organisational objectives.
• Business development, income generation and securing new opportunities for growth.
• Building and managing effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading and developing managers and teams.
• Driving organisational improvement, change or transformation initiatives.
• Developing new products, services or programmes.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity, sport, education, health or community sectors.
• Experience of leading cross-organisational projects involving multiple stakeholders.

2. Education and Training

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in leadership, management, business development or a related field.

3. Knowledge

• Understanding of the sport, physical activity and community development sectors.
• Knowledge of business development, fundraising and partnership development.
• Understanding of organisational performance management and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and barriers to participation.

4. Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into action.
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision-making.
• Effective leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through others.
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive positive change.

5. Additional Factors

• Commitment to the values and purpose of Rotherham United Community Trust
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Ability to travel independently for meetings and events.

ABOUT US
The Launchpad Collective (TLC) is a charity supporting refugee job seekers to become work ready and connect with inclusive employers. We are values-led, steered by lived experience, and committed to equity and empowerment.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary in the UK. 

ROLE PURPOSE
You'll be the main point of contact for clients throughout their Tailored Support journey. This involves making sure they feel part of the TLC family, understand each stage of their support, and always know who to turn to with a problem. Additionally,
you’ll be growing and developing TLC's Tailored Support department. Lived experience of the challenges clients face is central to the role, helping you offer the understanding and encouragement clients need to keep going through setbacks.

Job Title: Development Officer

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, organised, and self-motivated Development Officer to join the Development Department. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working on multiple projects at a time, collaborating with a wide-range of colleagues, and being part of an ambitious, goal-oriented team. 

EIF is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace—this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.

To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.

Job Specification

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer manages development operations which underpin our fundraising strategy, including fundraising finance systems, donor research and stewardship, event support, and serving as the team lead for database management. The Development Officer provides direct support to the Director of Development, works across the full Development Department, and serves as a liaison with other departments to ensure exceptional supporter stewardship and cultivation year-round. You will work as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility, excellent organisation and time-management, and strong communication skills.

Performance Indicators and Deliverables 

· Donations and pledges are processed, documented and acknowledged in a timely and appropriate manner, and donors have an excellent stewardship and events experiences throughout the year

· Research and due diligence on current and prospective donors is carried out thoroughly and accurately across the Development Department

· Ticketing for donors is managed effectively and efficiently from priority booking through to the Festival

· Database records are up-to-date and accurate, and reporting regularly informs fundraising operations and strategy

· The Development Department’s financial records are maintained accurately and Finance deadlines are met

· The Development Department has the resources and materials it needs, has efficiently run and minuted meetings, and is well-organised in general

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 30 July 2026

Interview dates: 4 and 5 August 2026

Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date.

Programme & Partnerships Lead

Permanent. Full Time

Location: This role could also be based in one of our UK offices which are: Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington

Salary - £56,736 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £61,668 per year for London

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. 

About the role

Reporting in to the Global Head of Programme Policy and Practice, the Programme & Partnerships Lead is pivotal to the design, strategic oversight and impact success of signature programmes for the wider organization . It works closely with Multi Country Clusters (MCC) leadership to ensure coherence of the signature programme and ensure the programmes contribute to the wider organization's impact framework under the new strategy .

The role oversees key technical capacity for global programmes covering MEAL, Programme partnerships and Programme Portfolio Management . The role provides technical oversight on the core signature programme architectural processes and methodologies , and provides leadership to the wider organization in ensuring programme , partnership and MEAL frameworks are enhanced and organizational capacity is built on decolonized and locally-led approaches to programming and partnerships.

The role provides programmatic leadership to Impact department and sits on the leadership team of the Programme , Policy and Practice Division (PPPD). Across MCC programme portfolios this role will provide support to ensure a coherent application of our partnership principles and alignment with organizational values and goals.

The role provides leadership in managing the MEAL Advisor , a Programme Impact and Portfolio Management Advisor, and a Partnership & Civil Society and Faith specialist to help deliver high-impact programmes with an emphasis on decolonial approaches and methodologies. The role will provide specific support to the development of Christian Aid’s faith based partnerships. The role spearheads localisation and CSO approach as an underpinning ethos of the new organizational mode.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnerships Lead include:

• Inspire and motivate the team and colleagues in the Programme Policy and Practice division to support MCC’s, to drive meaningful impact across our programmes.
• Work across Departments to support the design of signature programmes, including building connections across the MCCs, developing an appropriate MEAL framework and ensuring effective reporting and links to Organisational Effectiveness.
• Guide the Global MEAL Advisor and collaborate with Organisational Effectiveness Department to commission internal and external impact evaluations and research for signature programmes and the wider organization impact framework ; this will include a focus on decolonial approaches to evaluation.
• With an emphasis on signature programmes work with IPE and MCCs to identify opportunities for the further development of signature programmes.
• Ensure financial processes and guardrails are in place to support the strategic allocation of programme resources to MCCs.
• Develop and maintains strong cross sector and internal relationships that fosters cross-functional consensus.
• Collaborate with MCC's to develop

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in business, economics, international development, or a related discipline.
• Significant senior management/ leadership experience.
• Experience in problem solving to unblock obstacles for programme delivery success.
• Experience of developing innovative multi-country programmes.
• Experience of developing budget recommendations linked to multi-country programmes.
• Experience of team design and recruitment of programme delivery roles
• Substantial experience of partnership management.
• Substantial experience of project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Openness to understanding and working with decolonised approaches to project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Understanding of financial controls and procedures including due-diligence processes - highly numerate.
• Highly developed communication skill written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Developed understanding of operating with a total economy approach.
• Highly developed relationship building and facilitation and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Developed ability to devise and implement strategies.
• Highly developed negotiation skills.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire. 

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations bringing together hundreds of students with shared and varied interests. The Student Activities & Communities Manager is a key role within UoGSU to support our members to feel a sense of belonging whilst at University.

Managing and leading a growing team this post will support the delivery of a range of engaging events and enable our various student groups to access a highquality service. This role holder will work across the SU to drive positive student engagement and deliver a sector leading experience for our member.

To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:

• Inclusive
• Democratic
• Courageous
• Sustainable 

To apply and see our full job pack, please visit our website. 

For an informal conversation, please visit our website. 

Key Details 
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 31st August 2026
Start Date: ASAP - September 2026 or can be negotiated 

Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advise that you look through the person specification in the job pack available on our website.

Candidates can arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer, in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation, please contact find contact details in the job pack via our website. 

Key details

Position: Student Activities & Communities Manager

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Across all of the main University of Gloucestershire sites with an office space location in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Flexible working to be negotiated. 

Hours: 35 hours a week (full time)

Salary: £31,030

Main duties and responsibilities

Deliver high quality community events

• Lead on the delivery of our large-scale events including our Welcome events, our Varsity series and Student Awards
• Manage our SU crew volunteering programme which takes place in the early part of each academic year
• Have oversight of all student-led events ensuring we deliver innovative, bespoke and targeted activities for our members
• Ensuring delivery of a portfolio of SU-led events designed to maximise student engagement and experience
• Manage and support staff to lead and support student groups to produce engaging events to create a sense of community

Delivering excellent student groups

• Manage the creation of engagement plans with student led committees to increase engagement and support the development of groups in such a way to ensure their sustainability
• Manage the delivery of sporting and society activity across UoGSU
• Develop and deliver training and support for student volunteers who lead sports clubs, societies and other student groups within UoGSU
• Develop an inclusive and welcoming culture across all UoGSU student groups, supporting staff in the Student Communities Department to challenge negative cultures where they might arise
• Create and set annual departmental KPIs, monitoring these and reporting as required on the work of the Department
• Have oversight for member discipline and complaints within student groups contributing to an effective and fair process
• Support daily operations for the department where necessary

To view our full job pack and person specification, please visit our website.

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.

As the Head of Finance, you will:

• Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
• Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process.
• Support the rest of the Charity team to become financially informed and comfortable understanding financial performance, control, and accountability.

Main responsibilities

Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance

• Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting.
• Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place.
• Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets.
• Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
• Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions.
• Lead financial risk identification and mitigation, working closely with the chief executive and leadership team, and reporting to the board of trustees.

Financial administration and governance

• Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process.
• Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid.
• Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency.
• Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board
• Line manage and support the management accountant and finance manager, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA)
• Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential.
• Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets
• Firm understanding of risk management
• Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations
• Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness
• Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting
• Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity
• Considerable experience of management and development of staff

Skills, abilities, and behaviours

• A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team
• Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience
• Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business
• Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management
• Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

The National Gallery is looking for a Technical Project Lead to drive the delivery of two transformative, multi‑million‑pound projects: a state of the art Research Centre and a landmark new wing.

You will lead the technical oversight of complex MEP building services for a new Research Centre and a major new public wing, ensuring high-quality, sustainable, and compliant design delivery within a historic, publicly accessible environment.

For more details and to apply please go directly to The National Gallery website.

About the Role: 

 We are looking for an experienced insight professional to join the Data & Insight Team, who will lead on our insight work, delivered through meaningful data analysis, reporting and research activities.

This is a hands-on technical role, so we’re looking for someone with significant experience building and maintaining datasets, using analytical tools and modern data platforms, and can deliver meaningful analysis in a charity context.  Equally important, we’re looking for someone who has good communications skills, and will enjoy building relationships with stakeholders across the organisation (often non-technical). We’re looking for someone who can own the insight process, from understanding and scoping requirements, sourcing, prepping and analysing data, presenting to stakeholders and working through how the insight provided can inform decisions and improve our work.

The role is part of a small and busy Data & Insight Team and the post holder will be required to get stuck in on a range of activities that support and underpin our insight programme. This could be, working on marketing data selections, maintaining/developing our data warehouse, providing data protection support, or overseeing CRM processes. We’re looking for someone with a broad background in data and analysis, and who enjoys working within an environment with significant variety.

Internal and External Relationships:

Close working relationships within the Directorate, with fundraising colleagues (across Individual Giving, Philanthropy and Business Development) and with our Digital and Supporter Care teams.

Working on key BI projects outside across the wider organisation, with senior leaders across Finance, Programmes and Impact, Innovation and Influence.  

Person Specification:

- Lead the analysis, reporting and business intelligence function, within the Data and Insight Team.

- Develop and maintain data assets that support key decisions.

- Forge and maintain strong working relationships with key leads across the Organisation, particularly within the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Directorate.

- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions and deliver insight projects to agreed timescales.

- Interpret, summarise and communicate key insights and recommendations to stakeholders, and work with teams to drive change.

- Work with the Head of Data, Insight and Supporter Services to shape our future vision and strategy for insight and BI.

- Champion the use of data and evidence in organisational decision making.

- Work collaboratively and flexibly with the wider Data and Insight Team, to deliver a range of data services.

- Keep up to date with innovations in technology related to Insight and analysis (such as AI) and understand how this could help us with our work.

- Support the management of the tools and systems we use for data and insight activities, including our SQL-server based data warehousing solution, ETL processes and our conceptual data model.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Essential

- Experience in developing and delivering data analysis and insight projects.

- Experienced working with stakeholders to scope and define briefs, that promote efficiency and maximise impact.  

- A good communicator, who can convey technical information to a non-technical audience and is comfortable presenting information to range of audiences.

- A curious mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo to achieve positive outcomes.

- Expertise in the charity/non-profit sector, with particular experience analysing Fundraising data.

- A keen attention to detail and methodical approach.

- Technical proficiency in core analytical tools and modern platforms (e.g. SQL, SPSS, SSMS, Power BI)

- A working knowledge of data governance and data protection, including GDPR, PECR and fundraising regulations.

- A working knowledge of data warehousing concepts.  

- A working knowledge of statistical analysis and techniques.

Desirable

- Experience with Power BI.

- Experience working with The Raiser’s Edge NXT, or a similar CRM software.

- Working knowledge of the wider Microsoft Power Platform.

- Experience working with SPSS or a similar data transformation tool.

- Experience working within the International Development sector.

Regional Volunteer Team Lead- Scotland and North-East England 

CSSC 

Remote 

£33,000.00 

Full-time 

Perm anent 

Membership Organisations 

Job description 

Pay: £33,000.00 per year 

Job description: 

Position: Volunteer Team Leader 

Location: Remote in Scotland and North-East England

Full-time Salary: £33,000 + car 

Job Title- Volunteer Team Leader 

Department- Volunteer Delivery 

Reports to- Head of Change 

Grade- Team Leader 

Job Purpose 

To provide regional team leadership to designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers that inspires the delivery of excellent member benefits, sports and leisure events at a local level. 

Key accountabilities 

• To support volunteers to deliver a regional and local programme that:

• Aligns to the CSSC strategy, mission, vision and values

• Adheres to operating processes, framework and legislation

• Enhances volunteer skills and experiences, celebrates volunteering, and attracts new volunteers to CSSC 

• To work collaboratively with the Regional Chair and volunteers to monitor progress in line with their annual plan, attend local meetings and evaluate the delivery of activities and events. 

• To foster effective networking and collaboration across the team championing best practices, seeking out new ideas, new ways of doing things, and celebrating success. 

• To attract, recruit and induct new volunteers in such a way that they feel confident and can provide an excellent service for our members. 

• To help volunteers to meet personal development goals and aspirations, ensuring that key volunteering roles have potential successors, retaining and developing the services and commitment of volunteers with CSSC. 

Dimensions 

No. of direct reports: 0 

Total staff overseen: 0 

Internal contacts: Volunteer Support Team , Events Team, Sports and Physical Activity team, Marketing andCommunications Team 

External contacts: Regional and Area Officers, Communications Officers, Event volunteers 

Person Specification:  

Personal effectiveness - Essential 

• Ability to manage and organise time and workload effectively. 

• Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure 

• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships. 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed 

• Committed to continuous improvement 

Skills, experience & qualifications: 

Essential 

• Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer management experience either in the work place or attained through a relevant qualification. 

• Intermediate to advanced level of MS word and Excel 

• Ability to communicate both through written and verbal 

• Full UK driving licence as travel will be required for this role 

Desirable 

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer management 

is not essential but may be advantageous. 

• A working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems 

• Experience with building and working with high performing teams 

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Benefits:  

• Additional leave 

• Company car 

• Company pension 

• Cycle to work scheme 

Experience: 

• Volunteer Management: 3 year (preferred) 

Licence/Certification: 

• Driving Licence (required) 

Work Location: Remote 

Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications

Work Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid working (3 days in office Aylesbury, Bucks)

Salary: £35,000-£39,000

The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications activity to support Calibre Audio’s growth, brand awareness and member engagement. The postholder will play a pivotal role in increasing audience reach, driving acquisition, enhancing supporter journeys and positioning Calibre Audio as the leading UK charity for audiobooks.

The role combines strategic planning, hands-on campaign delivery, performance analysis and stakeholder collaboration to support the achievement of ambitious income and membership targets.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Delivery

• Develop and deliver an integrated marketing strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships) to drive acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Deliver an “always-on” acquisition programme across key channels.
• Ensure all activity contributes to reducing cost per acquisition.
• Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and optimisation of spend.

Audience Growth & Brand Development

• Grow Calibre Audio’s social media audience and increase engagement through targeted campaigns.
• Lead initiatives to increase brand awareness and position Calibre Audio as the UK’s leading audiobook charity.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging and identity across all platforms.
• Plan and manage a forward social media content calendar to ensure timely, effective delivery.

Digital Marketing & Performance

• Oversee the effective use of Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month), ensuring quality lead generation and measurable results.
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance using data-driven insights to improve outcomes.
• Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, optimisation cycles) to improve conversion rates and engagement.

Membership Growth & Supporter Journeys

• Support the growth of active memberships.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of supporter journeys across marketing and fundraising channels.
• Improve member satisfaction through targeted communications and continuous feedback loops.

Communications & Engagement

• Develop and implement an integrated communications plan for internal and external audiences.
• Increase engagement with communications across staff, volunteers and members.
• Oversee production of regular newsletters and stakeholder communications in accessible formats.
• Deliver social engagement campaigns to drive interaction and community building.
• Manage and optimise email marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp) for effective stakeholder communication.

Ambassador & Advocacy Programmes

• Support the rollout of patron, VP and ambassador programmes.
• Develop a user ambassador initiative showcasing member stories to drive advocacy and awareness.

Internal Communications & Collaboration

• Improve internal communications processes, ensuring effective feedback loops between teams and leadership.
• Increase staff satisfaction and engagement with communications.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to align campaigns with income generation objectives.

Leadership & Management

• Manage and develop external suppliers where applicable.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and accountability within the team.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on marketing performance.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience in a marketing or communications management role (charity or not-for-profit desirable).
• Track record of delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and paid advertising.
• Experience of using data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Budget management and ROI analysis experience.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, HootSuite, Google Ads).

Personal Attributes

• Creative, proactive and results-driven.
• Passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Additional Information

The role may require occasional out-of-hours work for events or campaign launches. The postholder will be expected to champion Calibre Audio’s values and commitment to accessibility in all communications.

STAFF BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 30 days annual leave, plus an additional Calibre Christmas closure day
• Matched pension contributions up to 5% of salary
• Medical Cash Plan (Hive Insurance Bronze Package)
• Life Assurance cover of 2 x salary through the Canada Life Death in Service scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and advice
• Access to Calibre Rewards through Reward Gateway, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers
• Commitment to learning, development and career progression
• A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture
• Free on-site parking

About Katherine Low Settlement   

Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.   

We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people. 

About the Role

The Lead Youth Worker plays a key role in shaping, coordinating and delivering high-quality youth provision within the Future Foundations programme at KLS. Reporting to the Head of Future Foundations, this role combines hands-on youth work with leadership, coordination and safeguarding responsibility, ensuring that children and young people are supported through safe, inclusive and engaging activities that promote their personal, social and educational development.

You will lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of homework clubs, youth activities, trips and holiday programmes, while line-managing and supporting two Youth Workers and supervising interns and volunteers. You will work closely with families, schools, community partners and colleagues across KLS to provide joined-up, responsive support for young people. This is a people-centred leadership role requiring strong safeguarding practice, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships. You will champion youth voice, promote positive behaviour and inclusion, and contribute to continuous improvement through reflection, data and learning.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 3 August 2026.

Key Responsibilities 

Youth Club & Holiday Programme 

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the youth club for newly arrived young people, within Future Foundations, ensuring sessions are safe, inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate. 

• Develop session plans and programmes that support young people’s learning, wellbeing and confidence, using participatory and youth-led approaches. 

• Lead the delivery of the weekly youth club, including wellbeing activities, workshops and targeted interventions for newly arrived young people. 

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of school holiday provision, including half-term, Easter and summer programmes, ensuring appropriate staffing, safeguarding and risk management arrangements are in place. 

• Work closely with the youth caseworker to encourage engagement and participation of young people at Southfields Academy International Department with the youth club. 

Safeguarding, Behaviour & Inclusion 

• Ensure all practice aligns with safeguarding policies and supports young people’s personal, social and educational development. 

• Maintain accurate safeguarding records, risk assessments and incident reports. 

• Lead on behaviour management and restorative approaches, supporting staff, volunteers and young people to resolve issues constructively

• Deliver safeguarding briefings and provide ongoing guidance and support to volunteers and interns. 

• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, respect and positive behaviour across all activities. 

People Management & Support 

• Line-manage and support two youth workers through regular supervision, mentoring, appraisal and performance management. 

• Support with supervising interns, including managing timetables, providing guidance and coordinating with KLS colleagues. 

• Work with the Head of Volunteering and youth team to recruit, support, train and develop volunteers and interns, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and contribute safely and confidently to activities 

• Coordinate workloads across the youth team, ensuring staff, volunteers and interns are appropriately supported, work safely and maintain consistent standards of practice.

Youth, Family & Community Engagement 

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families, ensuring clear communication and inclusive engagement. 

• Liaise with families/carers to share information about activities, expectations and support needs. 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with local youth organisations, schools and partner agencies. 

• Represent KLS at relevant meetings, forums and community events. 

• Refer young people and families to internal casework, advice or external services as appropriate. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting 

• Support the Head of Future Foundations with monitoring outcomes, collecting feedback and using data to improve programme quality. 

• Maintain accurate records, including registers, consent forms and monitoring data. 

• Contribute to internal and external reporting, including funder and trustee reports. 

• Contribute evidence, case studies and monitoring information to funding applications, reports and evaluation processes. 

• Ensure the voices, experiences and ideas of young people inform programme development, decision-making and evaluation. 

Resources, Budgets & Planning 

• Monitor expenditure and manage resources, equipment and activity budgets in line with agreed financial procedures. 

• Ensure effective use of resources and value for money across youth provision. 

• Support the planning of annual programmes of activity in collaboration with colleagues, young people and families. 

Collaboration & Organisational Contribution 

• Work closely with colleagues across Future Foundations to provide high-quality, joined-up support. 

• Coordinate the School Years Working Group, supporting colleagues to share learning, collaborate effectively and deliver consistent, high-quality programmes across Future Foundations.

• Communicate effectively across teams to enhance service delivery and organisational learning. 

• Participate in supervision, appraisals, training and reflective practice. 

• Work in line with KLS’s values, policies and procedures at all times. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• Experience of working with refugee communities and/or children and young people and/or other vulnerable groups, with a strong focus on placing participants’ needs at the centre of service planning and delivery. 

• Experience of planning, delivering and contributing to reporting for projects within the voluntary or community sector (preferably with refugee or sanctuary-seeking communities). 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high professional standards. 

• Experience of working sensitively with young people affected by mental health challenges and past trauma, with an empathetic, non-judgemental approach and the ability to build supportive but appropriately boundaried relationships. 

• Up-to-date knowledge of best practice in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the ability to apply this in practice. 

• Confident IT skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite, email, internet-based tools and social media. 

• Commitment to KLS’s mission, vision and values. 

• Passion for social justice, education and championing the strengths of families from refugee and sanctuary-seeking communities. 

Desirable Experience 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and supporting volunteers. 

• A recognised qualification in youth work, teaching or a related field. 

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects, including collecting evidence of impact and contributing to reports for funders. 

• Ability to communicate in another language, particularly Arabic, Somali, Farsi, Amharic and/or Tigrinya. 

• Knowledge of Battersea, Wandsworth or similar local communities. 

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings - Monday or Tuesday evenings are a requirement and occasional Wednesday and Thursday evenings 

• Enhanced DBS check required (to be undertaken upon appointment) 

• Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals; help to identify your own job related development and training needs. 

• Always work with anti-discriminatory, empowering practice, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 

• Adhere to Katherine Low Settlement’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.

• Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of KLS. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families, colleagues and partner organisations. 

• Ability to motivate, support and encourage young people to build confidence, skills and aspirations. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team, while also working independently, using initiative. 

Further Information  

• Katherine Low Settlement is committed to equal opportunities.

• All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to two satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS check.

• You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team.

• An induction is given to new staff, which includes sharing our policies and procedures relevant to this post.

• There is a 6-month probation period for this role.   

JOB TITLE: Digital Communications Officer

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation 

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge / Cobham when required 

CONTRACT: Permanent (35 hours - evening and weekend work when required. For example, evening community sessions or matchday support. On average 1x evening/weekend activity per month with TOIL)

JOB FUNCTION: Supporting the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s communications strategy, by coordinating a variety of compelling internal and external digital communications activity, in relation to Chelsea FC Foundation.

Closing date: 7th August

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading on the creation of high-quality written communications, including website copy, which highlight the impact of Chelsea FC Foundation’s work across internal and external channels.
• Maintaining internal and external channels, such as website and newsletters, ensuring copy remains up-to-date and aligned with Chelsea FC Foundation’s strategic objectives.
• Developing engaging digital communications activity including social media copy and assets to be utilised across Chelsea FC Foundation’s channels.
• Overseeing the planning, creation, and delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s digital communications assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and consistency across all initiatives.
• Maintaining Chelsea FC Foundation’s suite of digital communications assets such as imagery.
• Supporting all Chelsea FC Foundation departments through impact-based digital communications activity.
• Carrying out general administrative and research duties related to communications activity including detailed communications plans.
• To attend internal and external meetings as appropriate, creating strong relationships with key departments and stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience / skills:

Must haves:

• Proven digital communications experience, preferably within the sports and/or charity industry.
• Relevant digital communications experience including website maintenance and working with CMS and additional software such as Adobe and Canva.
• A natural storyteller with a particular passion for football and sport’s role within the community.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and demonstrate strong copywriting, proof reading and researching skills.
• Able to work alongside internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Experience of working with talent and adhering to high professional standards when doing so.
• Can think quickly and be decisive in high pressure situations, delivering to deadlines.
• Able to deal with sensitive situations tactfully and maintain confidentially at all times.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• IT self-sufficiency and fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook essential.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.