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WE ARE SEEKING THE HEAD OF GROWING FAITH AND FLOURISH

About the Department/Role

The National Society for Education (NSE) is a royal-chartered charity and National Church Institution at the forefront of Church and community schools across England and Wales. We champion leadership, influence policy, and foster spiritual growth in young people and adults alike.

As part of the Church of England's commitment to a younger, more diverse future, we're working with diocesan partners, academy trusts, and chaplaincies to grow faith and nurture the next generation of leaders. We're also driving national initiatives like Growing Faith, focused on the vital link between church, home and school.

The NSE is working with the Vision and Strategy team to help deliver this vision through a range of projects in our 'Growing Faith' pillar which focus on the intersection between church, home and school; aiming to develop the faith life of children and young people, whilst also growing young leaders.

We are a dynamic team, working remotely from our homes around the country. We gather regularly online and also have in-person team days throughout the year.

What you'll be doing

The National Society for Education is seeking an inspiring and visionary leader to head its Growing Faith and Young Leaders workstream - a strategic post within our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This dynamic role will shape and deliver key national initiatives including the Growing Faith Foundation, FLOURISH Network of Worshipping Communities, and a suite of leadership programmes such as the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award, Flourishing Young Leaders, and Young Voices at General Synod.

Summary of main responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across our core Growing Faith workstream, managing senior team leads and national programme heads
• Strategically overseeing the implementation of leadership development programmes for adult and young leaders of mission and ministry with children and young people within the FLOURISH movement
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with diocese, school trust, school/college and church leaders to enable the effective embedding of FLOURISH, Growing Faith Foundation, and Young Leaders programmes at all levels
• Champion safeguarding excellence and spiritual leadership through inclusive practices and worship
• Drive innovation in leadership development for children (4-18) and young adults (18-25)
• Embed a culture of faith-led partnership between church, school and household
• Oversee the national rollout of FLOURISH communities - aiming for 450 sites by 2030
• Shape research, resource planning and evaluation strategies across the team
• Collaborate with diocesan, NCI and national stakeholders on transformative church revitalisation

Key role requirements

• An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
• This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a communicant Anglican under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

About You

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

You will need to be/have:

• Of Christian faith and a communicant member of the Church of England
• Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of educational and diocesan landscapes
• Strong safeguarding awareness and budgetary insight
• Inspirational public speaking and writing skills
• Commitment to diversity, collaboration and spiritual formation
• Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• A qualification in theology, education, youth work or leadership
• Experience in CRM/LMS systems, remote team management, GDPR and Health & Safety oversight
• A clear understanding of/commitment to the Church of England's Education network and its current and future needs

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £82,157 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.

Your Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays, 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.

Centre 404 is a thriving charity with a proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for an effective, innovative and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and help us drive forward our mission to empower people with learning disabilities and their families.

 About the Role

 · As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling effective leadership and governance across the organisation. You’ll manage the CEO’s schedule, communications, and stakeholder relationships, while also supporting the Board of Trustees and coordinating key governance activities.

· You’ll be a champion of digital tools, using AI and Microsoft 365 to streamline workflows, enhance internal communications, and maintain our SharePoint system. Your work will also contribute to fundraising efforts and donor engagement, helping us build strong external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

 · Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, including diary management, correspondence, and project coordination.

· Organise and service Board and committee meetings, including minute-taking and governance administration.

· Support the Senior Management Team with meetings, reporting, and operational tasks.

· Oversee SharePoint and internal systems to improve collaboration and document management.

· Assist with fundraising events, donor communications, and wider organisational initiatives.

About You

 · Proven experience in a PA/EA role supporting senior leadership and Boards.

· Excellent organisational and communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).

· Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity.

· Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

· Knowledge of the charity sector and governance requirements is desirable but not essential.

· Familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Notion AI

Why Join Us?

Centre 404 is a vibrant, values-driven charity committed to inclusion and empowerment. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for training and development—especially in digital and AI tools. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required, with time off in lieu provided.

Closing Date - Monday 22nd September 2025

We are a growing, sustainable and ambitious social mobility charity. We know that young people in under-served parts of the country are missing out on opportunities which would unlock their confidence and build their skills for a successful future. 

Our long-term, transformational partnerships with business and civic society which support over 60k+ young people every year discover what they are amazing at. This role will lead our evaluation approaches, data analysis and impact insights for our new five-year strategy - Ambition 2030.

What you will be doing

The insights you bring to our programme delivery will aid our understanding of our short, medium and long-term impact for young people, and our role in careers education and social mobility. Your work will also support us to continue to build on ‘what’s working’ and improve our offer to schools, ensuring our support reaches the young people who are most at risk of missing out on opportunities to spark a successful future.

Responsiblities:

• Evaluation
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Insight reporting
• Systems management

Read more in our job pack. 

Job details

• £35,000 salary
• Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (inclusive of Christmas closure days)
• Training budget

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and will join our Team Together Days in a co-working space in London a min of 1 a month, up to a max of 3 per month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance and to be able to attend our team days in London. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working on our website. 

We take safeguarding seriously, please note for safer recruitment purposes, all applications must clearly state continuous work history for the last 10 years, or since leaving full time education. It is ok to have employment gaps on your CV, please provide a note to explain these. Any CVs without full history (including start and finish months and years) will not be considered. 

To read the full job information pack, download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of the key experiences and skills we are looking for. 

Using AI in your application 

Robots need not apply. Human skills and authenticity is incredibly important in the work we do with young people. We want to hear your voice and personality in your application. The best way to learn about our work is from our website, not AI. We receive many applications generated by AI platforms which often include incorrect information about our charity - providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount your application. 

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

We have one position for a Project Officer, or for the right candidate with relevant experience, a Senior Project Officer.

Hours: full time 37.5 hours per week

Contract: permanent (hybrid working)

Area: predominantly in the East of our region 

Could your next career move make a big impact on the environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Restoring Rivers & Catchments Team, developing and delivering a portfolio of physical enhancement projects on the ground. This role is suitable for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to build on their existing skills, overseeing all stages of river and catchment enhancement projects; from conception to development, design and physical implementation. You can have practical impact and influence on the natural environment creating sustainable and healthy rivers for the future.

The role of a Project Officer

Whilst this role will predominantly be in the East of the region, you will need to be prepared to work all over the South East should the need arise. River enhancement projects will typically include weir removals, fish passage easements (such as rock ramps, nature-like bypasses or technical fish passes) and river re-naturalisation projects (such as habitat enhancements, reconnecting floodplains & palaeochannels, re-meandering, and backwater creation). Catchment management projects are likely to include wetland creation, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures. We would be interested to know about any experience you have in the above fields when you apply.

Using your freshwater expertise and proven ability, you will proactively lead on smaller and medium scale projects while working closely with other staff, external partners and stakeholders. You will work with the rest of the team, drawing on the experience of more seasoned staff to help your personal career progression and likewise overseeing Assistant Project Officer and imparting your knowledge onto them. Most importantly of all, you will support the whole team, your line manager and the wider organisation.

About you

For this role we are looking for someone who is:

• Able to put their understanding of freshwater aquatic ecosystems to use by designing, overseeing and delivering projects in this environment.
• Able to work across the catchment to support the development and funding of projects.
• A great communicator able to engage and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Happy and able to get involved with the practical hands on physical delivery of the project.

About us

Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England.

We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.

Please see our website for full details and job descriptions.

How to apply:

Please see our website for details on how to submit your application:

• a completed SERT Application for Employment form
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

If you would like to discuss the position please visit our website. 

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Senior Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships) — 0.8 FTE

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) flexible pattern available

Contract: 12/24-month fixed term with strong potential to extend/convert to permanent (subject to funding and performance) Location: Hybrid — typically 60–80% remote with 20–40% in-person time in Hammersmith & Fulham (meetings, partner visits, events)

Pension: 7% employer contribution

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Start date: As soon as possible 

Make a borough-wide difference. Help build a values-led corporate partnerships programme that channels investment, skills and opportunities to youth organisations across Hammersmith & Fulham.

About Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation

Young H&F strengthens the youth sector in Hammersmith & Fulham by supporting the organisations and professionals working with young people. With 100+ members (from grassroots groups to larger charities), we convene, fund, and champion a community led, youth-voice approach so that every young person can thrive. 

Role Overview

This senior, hands-on role will lead our corporate fundraising, winning, growing, and stewarding strategic partnerships that deliver both income and impact. You’ll shape a clear offer for businesses (from White City Innovation District players to household names), design engaging staff experiences, and tell the story of one partnership → borough-wide impact. You’ll work closely with the CEO, trustees and colleagues in Partnerships/Grants, Impact and Comms. You’ll also have delivery resources to succeed: access to consultancy for prospect research, bid support, creative, etc., and a campaign/event budget.

Targets & Trajectory (guiding KPIs):

• Income: £75k–£125k secured within 18 months; £150k–£200k by end of year two.

• Portfolio: 15+ active corporate relationships; 95% retention.

• Pipeline: Balanced mix of local (e.g., White City Innovation District) and London-wide corporates. 

• Engagement: Deliver 1–2 cultivation events/year with team and trustee involvement.

 Key Responsibilities

1) New Business & Pipeline

• Build and manage a tiered prospect pipeline (e.g., Disney, Imperial College London, L’Oréal; innovation district and borough anchor institutions).

• Lead outreach, discovery, and tailored proposals for £10k–£50k+ partnerships (CIC/CSR/ESG, sponsorship, skills/volunteering, payroll giving, in-kind, cause-related marketing).

• Co-create compelling value propositions and packages (local stories + measurable outcomes + staff engagement).

• Use the consultancy budget strategically (e.g., research, copy/design, senior introductions) to accelerate conversion. 

2) Account Management & Stewardship

• Provide excellent partner experience and stewardship plans; agree on KPIs/MOUs and deliverables; renew and grow multi-year partnerships.

• Design staff engagement that goes beyond volunteering: insight sessions, youth-led events, site visits, mentoring, pro-bono sprints.

• Work with Impact to evidence results (dashboards, case studies, SROI), and with Comms on brand-aligned content and events.

3) Strategy, Governance & Reporting

• Own the corporate income plan aligned to our Revenue Growth Strategy (with realistic quarterly milestones and early-warning triggers).

• Track pipeline and income on the CRM; produce quarterly RAG dashboards for the Task Force/Board.

• Uphold ethical screening and brand alignment; ensure legal/compliance and safeguarding standards are met. 

4) Internal & External Collaboration

• Partner with Partnerships & Grants to align offers and avoid duplication (trusts/consortia insight sharing).

• Leverage the CEO and trustees for warm introductions; brief and support them for pitches/cultivation.

• Champion youth voice and member benefits in every partnership.

Person Specification

We know excellent partnership builders come from varied backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

Experience & Knowledge (essential)

• Demonstrable success personally securing and growing £10k–£50k+ partnerships in the charity or commercial/corporate sector (e.g., CSR/ESG, B2B partnerships, sponsorship, key accounts).

• Strong track record of account management and stewardship with senior stakeholders; confident in negotiation and renewal.

• Clear understanding of why companies partner (brand, people, purpose, place) and how to align offers to business goals. 

Skills & Abilities (essential)

• Outstanding relationship management; credible with senior leaders; collaborative with internal teams.

• Excellent storytelling and proposal writing; persuasive presentations; ability to tailor value propositions.

• Organised and data-literate, manages pipeline, forecasts income, and meets deadlines across multiple prospects.

• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused; comfortable working autonomously in a small, agile team. 

Desirable

• Knowledge of the youth/education/community sector and/or Hammersmith & Fulham landscape.

• Experience designing staff engagement/volunteering offers and cause related campaigns.

• Familiarity with impact reporting (e.g., outcomes frameworks, SROI) and charity CRM systems.

• Capable of identifying potential major donors within corporate settings 

Values & Behaviours

• Commitment to Young H&F’s mission, youth voice, and community-led practice.

• High standards of integrity, inclusion and safeguarding.

• Curiosity, creativity and a growth mindset. 

Key Relationships

Internal: CEO; Partnerships & Grants; Impact; Marketing & Comms; trustees.

External: Corporate leaders/CSR & ESG teams; local business forums; public sector partners; member organisations. 

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary £38k–£45k pro rata (DOE) and 7% employer pension.

• Hybrid & flexible working (pattern by agreement; core meetings in-borough).

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata); Christmas closure.

• Reasonable expenses covered (travel/hospitality when meeting partners).

• Work phone; death-in-service insurance (3× salary); Cycle to Work & tech purchase schemes.

• Professional development (training, coaching) and team away days.

• Delivery resources: £15k consultancy and £5k campaign/event budget to support success. 

How to Apply & Accessibility

Please send your CV and a 2-page cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria and what excites you about this role.

• Deadline: 20th October

• Interviews: w/c 3rd November — likely a panel interview and a short practical task (e.g., a 10-minute partnership pitch).

 • We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

• We will gladly make reasonable adjustments throughout the process. If you’d like to discuss access needs or an alternative application format, please get in touch with us. 

Notes on Flexibility

This post is advertised at 0.8 FTE. We’re open to discussing alternative patterns with exceptional candidates. The contract is for 12/24 months initially, with a strong expectation to extend, subject to funding and performance (aligned to our 18–24-month income plan). 

We’re looking for a Head of Product to run our product department at Oak. You'll be leading our digital teams to provide world-class public services for teachers and pupils across the country. We're used by over 1/3 of teachers. We've just launched the world's first openly-licensed, fully resourced curriculum. And we're recognised experts on implementing AI in educational products, with multiple published academic papers on our work with Aila - an AI-powered lesson planning assistant. There's huge potential to scale this impact as we move into our next strategic period. Help us take our products to the next level!

Oak is the publicly-funded provider of free, high-quality digital curriculum and teaching resources for schools. We are a pioneering organsation, fully remote and mission-driven, working to support teachers and improve pupils’ access to quality education. Oak offers high levels of flexibility, autonomy and purpose.

Our culture has been independently recognised through:

• Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)

• Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact

�� About the Role

Oak's success is built on a wide range of partnerships across the education and wider public sector.

�� What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and manage a high-performing Product department, leveraging internal and/or external relationships

• Manage the Product department budget (minimum of 6-figures)

• Responsible for all decisions relating to the performance and function of the Product department

• Maintain specialist expertise in digital product and strategy development, and be the authority across Oak and more widely across the sector

• Oversee and continuously improve the operation of cross-functional squads, including individuals from other departments, to deliver our product strategy 

• Ensure that all our products are user-centric, accessible, pedagogically sound and backed by research, deliver high impact for teachers and pupils, and are rigorously evaluated

• Work closely with education colleagues to create an openly-licensed, fully-resourced national curriculum to underpin our products 

• Act as a member of Oak’s leadership team: contribute to the strategy, planning and model the culture of the organisation;

• Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues across the organisation, as required;

• Deputise for the Director of Product Strategy & Impact and take on other general responsibilities as required.

�� What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in product development, including at least 2 years setting product strategy across multiple teams in an organisation

• Experience of recruiting, managing and leading a high-performing department

• Experience of managing a 6-figure budget.

• Demonstrable experience designing and rolling out continuously improving agile ways of working in an organisation

• Proven success in understanding and articulating challenging technical concepts, including the use of generative AI in products, to senior stakeholders

• Good understanding of education policy and the UK education system (desirable).

�� Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)

• Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year

• 11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)

• A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off

• Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred

• Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun

• A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust

�� Inclusion and Belonging

We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.

We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. 

�� Key Info

• Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here

• Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

• Closing date: 23:59 on 10th October 2025

If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you would thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.

Our specialist Youth Service provides holistic, one to one casework and a programme of activities and trips. We are looking for a Head of Youth Services (maternity cover), who will work with other team members to support the effectiveness of operational activities, leading the youth services elements within the organisation. The postholder will be responsible for promoting the wellbeing, learning and development of youth service staff and volunteers and will lead on safeguarding the young people we work with, along with working closely with the Youth Casework Manager and CEO to manage established partnership projects.

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• Substantial experience of working with refugee, asylum seeking and migrant children and young people facing multi-faceted issues, and managing those services. 
• Successful experience of effective project management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Significant experiences of casework management, confidentiality procedures, and safeguarding and child protection. 
• Knowledge of the issues faced by refugee, asylum seeking and migrant children and young people at an individual level. 
• Knowledge of requirements and responsibilities of Local Authorities in relation to young migrants, alongside local and regional statutory and non-statutory support agencies and their role. 

Benefits include: 

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Commitment to staff learning and development.
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.

DEADLINE: Rolling deadline, applications will be reviewed on submission and successful candidates invited to interview straight away.

For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding supporter experience and operational excellence?

Sue Ryder is seeking a proactive and experienced Supporter Services Team Leader to join our dynamic team. If you have a strong background in donation processing, financial reconciliation, and managing a team, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Supporting our Fundraising Directorate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring donation compliance, driving income processing efficiency, and leading a team to success. You'll work closely with the Supporter Services & Standards Manager to deliver strategic initiatives that support our mission.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead donation compliance: Oversee best practices and Gift Aid operations, ensuring donations are processed in line with standards, including for third-party platforms.
• Manage income processing & financial reconciliation: Take ownership of the financial reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and transparency in income management.
• Team Leadership: Line manage the income processing side of the Supporter Services & Standards team, supporting their development and fostering a high-performance culture.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in supporter or customer care, particularly in donation processing and financial reconciliation.
• Leadership skills: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team to achieve goals.
• A passion for impact: A desire to contribute to the success of our fundraising efforts, and to help deliver strategic goals that support Sue Ryder’s mission.
• Proactive mindset: Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in donation management.

At Sue Ryder, we’re committed to making a real difference in people's lives. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our incredible work while advancing your own career in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Inclusion passports
• Free Period Products
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online 
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 25th September
Interview date: w/c 6th or 13th October (inc test)

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

 

Fundraising Lead

Salary: 47,000 to 57,000 dependent on experience

Location: York, London, or remote ( North of England base preferred)

About The Role:

Are you passionate about unlocking potential? Can you drive high impact funding for STEM Education and build partnerships that transform lives?

We are looking for a results-oriented and dedicated Fundraising Lead, who will be:

• Seeking out new high value funders who share a passion for ensuring young people, wherever they are, have the access, skills, and knowledge in STEM to thrive.
• Building their own new business pipeline, as well as developing and closing 5, 6 and 7 figure partnerships with major companies.
• Responsible for the entire new business process, from seeking out new potential partners via our networks, or through research, to developing compelling proposals and pitches and closing deals.
• A strong networker and relationship builder, driven by targets and results.
• Capable of working closely with the account management team and other internal stakeholders, and adept at keeping accurate records to enable effective handover and forecasting.

About You:

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

STEM Learning is looking for a candidate with high value fundraising experience, particular in corporate fundraising. Some experience of major donor fundraising would be beneficial as we look to build a philanthropy programme.

Our ideal candidate will show:

• Demonstrable experience of winning 5 and 6 figure partnerships with major blue chip companies.
• A strong understanding of current CSR and sustainability trends and issues and how that relates to charity partnerships.
• A mentality that is target driven and will be able to evidence a track record of hitting and achieving fundraising targets.
• Even if you do not have experience working in education or with young people, you are able to demonstrate a passion for the power of STEM and education to impact young peoples’ lives.

About Us:

STEM Learning’s vision is 'improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. 

We are proud to be the largest UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through the provision of continuous professional development courses, resources, STEM Ambassador volunteers, online communities, and a wealth of other enhancement and enrichment activities. We do this in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals.

This role will pay a key part in generating the funds that will continue to deliver our impact led programmes.

Our York office is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of York with easy travel links into and out of the city.

Our Benefits:

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
• Excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career.

Next Steps:

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

Closing date:

There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended. Please note the opening date of this position was 12/09/2025. 

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. 

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued. 

We are looking for that special person with drive, empathy and business acument to support Circle an already proven and successful youth employment charity to the next level. Our model achieves very high outcomes as we take small cohorts and listen to what our young people want. We have partnerships with many large corporates who understand how we are differant from most charities.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Merton.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. For work with our children and young people in borough, there will be other settings to visit.

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or Children and young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits 

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

· 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

· Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

· Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

· 24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

· Access to remote counselling service 

· Paid Disability Leave 

· Paid compassionate Leave 

· Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

· Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

· Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Closing date for applications; Midnight Sunday 12 October 2025

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit our website

NB:  If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training. 

You will work with the Assistant Principal Learner Services to define, articulate and
implement our shared vision and values of the college to support learners with additional
needs in achieving their expected outcomes. You will also work with the Dean of the
Apprenticeship programme to ensure adult learners with additional needs are supported by
teaching staff and in their work placements.

You will hold a key role in the college and are expected to demonstrate outstanding skills in
working with the leadership team, parents and carers, external agencies and learners to
implement the strategic vision of the college, working with these individuals and groups to
ensure we provide a high quality of education to our learners with additional needs.

You will be accountable for ensuring that exam access arrangements are organised to meet
the needs of learners, annual reviews are completed for learners with EHCPs, ALS with the
Apprenticeship team and work alongside the pastoral team and teaching staff to implement
and make them aware of training and teaching strategies that support learners with
additional needs, and that reasonable adjustments for these learners are in place. In addition
to help administer the high needs funding claims with the Assistant Principal and Finance
department and MIS.

Key Responsibilities:

● Strategic Leadership

○ Develop and implement a comprehensive ALS strategy aligned with the
college’s vision and values.
○ Oversee the effective allocation and utilisation of resources, including High
Needs and EHCP Funding.

○ Monitor and evaluate the impact of ALS interventions and initiatives, driving
continuous improvement.
○ Foster a culture of inclusivity and support for learners with additional needs.
○ Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to advocate for SEND provision
and secure necessary resources.

● Operational Management

○ Line supervise the work of a team of 4 Learning Support Assistants, providing
guidance, support, and performance feedback.
○ Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ALS team, ensuring efficient and
effective service delivery.
○ Co-ordinate the allocation of caseloads and workload distribution within the
team and creating support plans
○ Develop and implement robust systems and processes for identifying,
assessing, and supporting learners with additional needs.
○ Ensure compliance with relevant SEND legislation, Policies and regulations.

● Collaboration and Partnership

○ Work closely with the Assistant Principal Learner Services, the Dean of the
Apprenticeship programme, and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive
and coordinated approach to SEND provision.
○ Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, including local
authorities, health professionals, and specialist support services.
○ Engage with parents/carers, providing regular communication and
opportunities for involvement.

● Staff Development

○ Lead and facilitate professional development opportunities for the ALS team,
ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to support learners
effectively.
○ Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Essential:
○ Proven experience in a leadership or co-ordination role within a SEND or ALS
context.
○ Be educated to Level 3 standard.
○ In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.

○ Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing learners with
additional needs in a further education setting.
○ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
○ Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
● Desirable:
○ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
○ Experience working in a further education college.
○ Knowledge of the digital skills sector.
Leadership and Coordination – the ability to demonstrate:
● Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every learner
● An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations
● Clear strategies for establishing consistently high standards of results and behaviour in
complex inner-city schools and a commitment to relentlessly instilling these
● Versatility to adapt your style in circumstances where an alternative approach is needed
● Effective line management of a range of people – coaching and motivating them to achieve
excellent results in their roles
● A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes
● An ability to give feedback in a constructive and, where needed, challenging way
● An ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community and subsequently to be
positive in successfully marketing the college in the community
● Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
● Strong organisational skills which includes the ability to delegate, prioritise and use effective
time management
● Resilience and motivation to stay positive and focus on key priorities during times of
challenge
● Confidence and effective presentation skills during assemblies, parents and carers events and
other public speaking opportunities
● A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours

Overview

At Operation Smile UK, we work with global colleagues to improve the lives of those living with cleft conditions around the world – by providing surgery and comprehensive care services to patients and strengthening health care systems in the countries where we work. Operation Smile UK’s Partnerships Team works to maximise high-potential income channels such as corporate partnerships, major donors and trusts and foundations. The Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer will play a key role in the team securing critical income from global and national corporate partners and from our network of committed community fundraisers.

We are looking for a candidate who thrives on building relationships – with partners and with colleagues in the UK and around the world. You will be a brilliant communicator, someone who can juggle multiple priorities and inspire people to believe in our story. Ideally, you will have at least a year’s experience in a relationship management role (in a commercial or fundraising setting), and a particular interest in international development. In return, you will be part of an ambitious and high-performing team, working with national and global corporate partners, gaining international programme exposure and being given the opportunity to take responsibility from the outset. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Fundraising

· Take the lead on managing a portfolio of small and medium corporate partners - taking responsibility for all aspects of these partnerships, including communication, staff activities, events, reporting, income collection and acknowledgements

· Provide support to the Senior P&P Manager in activities relating to OSUK’s global corporate partners through managing employee-led activities across the portfolio.

· To manage and develop new initiatives for employee engagement and community participants

· Support on new business acquisition, specifically in creating new avenues for income generation through existing partnerships.

· Responsible for managing inbound enquiries relating to corporate partnerships

· Lead on producing corporate-related social media and communications content

· Maintain orderly upkeep of all relevant records and databases

Community Fundraising

· Lead on the handling of all inbound community fundraising correspondence, including donations received, merchandise and speaking requests

· Develop a strong understanding of fundraising platforms such as Just Giving and Enthuse, maintaining their upkeep and reconciliation with Operation Smile's financial and reporting systems

Additional Responsibilities

· Expand your understanding of Operation Smile’s programmatic work globally, of cleft lip and palate conditions, health system strengthening and the global surgery sector

· Support other areas of the Partnership Team’s work, including events.

Recruitment

We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Your cover letter should explain your experience in relationship management and why you you would be a good fit for this role. Applications which do not cover this will not be considered. 

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Role and Responsibilities

Housing and Service Delivery

• Provide strong and effective support to residents in Acorn House that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a personalised way and within a framework of active engagement and co-production

• Developing and reviewing support plans that reflect the interests and aspirations of residents

• Induct new residents in line with the service’s policies and procedures and support them to continue in their journey towards recovery from addiction

• Carry out assessments of those referred to Acorn House, and induct new residents

• Ensure the fundamental needs of residents are met including good quality accommodation and facilities, healthy food, advice and guidance around benefits, and alcohol and drug testing (to help maintain an abstinent environment)

• Deal with the immediate support needs of residents as appropriate, providing crisis intervention where necessary

• Support residents in addressing physical and mental health issues, including liaison with primary and secondary health teams

• Ensure residents are supported through court or welfare rulings (if necessary)

• Ensure effective and compliant administration of resident data using a bespoke Salesforce- based platform (In-Form)

• Ensure Housing Benefit and Services Charges are collected and managed effectively 

• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the service, ensuring high quality support is provided

• Ensure each resident’s support plan is written, monitored and reviewed as appropriate to reflect their changing needs and development

• Ensure residents progress and engage with other SCT programmes (when required)

• Ensure conditions and requirements relating to any contracts or management agreements are applied throughout SCT’s services

• Work effectively as part of a team, attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to the development of the team and wider SCT services

• Effectively control and manage financial records appropriate to the duties of the post (petty cash/rent) 

• Participate in a feedback culture for continuous improvement

• Promote social inclusion, supporting residents to access all benefits available to them

• Support residents with physical and mental health issues, including liaison primary and secondary health care services as required

• Ensure all repairs and maintenance needs are raised

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain accurate records of residents on In-Form

Operational Support

• Comply with Health and Safety, including but not limited to any fire maintenance, risk assessments and complete room checks and raise any risks to the Supported Housing Manager

• Ensure equipment of all applicable facilities is in good working order

• To provide an on-call/out-of-hours service when required

• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required 

Special Conditions

• This post requires the holder to work varying shifts between 08.00 am and 8.00 pm and participation in the call rota system (for which an additional allowance is paid)

• The post-holder is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required

• On occasions you may be requested to change your rota to ensure the requirements of the service are covered

• In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Supported Housing Manager