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We’re excited to be partnering with Consumers International to source an interim Communications Specialist for 2-3 months whilst they seek to fill a longer term contract.

We require a proactive, strategic thinker who can help tell their story to the world. If you’re a natural storyteller with strong digital writing skills, content execution and strategy experience, and a solid understanding of working in or with the charity or public sector, this could be the role for you.

The Role:

As Communications Specialist, you’ll support the delivery of strategic communications across digital, social, and campaign channels – helping shape global narratives and raise the visibility of key research, tools, and events. You’ll bring a collaborative mindset, creative energy, and a sharp eye for detail, with a particular flair for digital content and project coordination.

About You:

You’ll bring:

• Established communications experience, preferably in the charity, government or international development sector
• A strong track record in digital content creation and audience-focused storytelling
• Demonstrable experience in supporting events, research launches or campaign rollouts
• Excellent project management and coordination skills
• Strong stakeholder communication, both internally and externally
• Experience mapping audiences and designing targeted messaging strategies
• A good eye for design and understanding of visual identity

Quick facts:

• Remote role, with a strong preference for monthly meetups at the London office. If you enjoy being in the office, then you can be in the London office more. 
• 2-3 months but potential to apply for longer contract
• £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience
• Interviews held on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged.

Applications for the Communications Specialist will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please apply now!

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

Health & Safety Coordinator

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months max, to cover maternity leave.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday

The role:

The Health & Safety Coordinator will provide support across the Rothschild Foundation to ensure that all appropriate health and safety, risk management, and related compliance systems and procedures are in place, reviewed and updated regularly.

This role is responsible for producing incident reports and submitting RIDDOR reports, undertaking weekly and quarterly playground inspections, as well as responding to all queries - both internally and externally - relating to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations into workplace and visitor incidents, and be directly responsible for the necessary record keeping and any claims management.
• Working with the Security Department, and supporting as required with fire testing and safety. You will work with the Head of Security on disaster planning and the disaster team in general
• Ensure contractor management policy is followed, and new contractors are onboarded correctly with all documents checked
• Undertake weekly and quarterly routine inspection of the children’s woodland playground at Waddesdon Manor, ensuring all paperwork is completed, reporting any required works, and liaising with ROSPA and the insurers during their annual inspection
• Make the action points for the H&S Committee meeting, distribute these in a timely manner, and support preparation of the agenda in advance of the meeting
• Ensure Heads of Departments update and maintain all risk assessments for their business area and that record of awareness forms are completed annually, and remind Heads of Department about conducting new activity risk assessments
• Coordinate mandatory training for the Rothschild Foundation using the e-learning system and regularly produce reports on staff members that have not completed the required modules and flag to the relevant line manager

You will be a great fit if...

You have great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills, as well as 2 years of relevant work experience in a similar role. You'll have experience working in health and safety and the ability to process incident reports and undertake inspections.

Rewards for working with us:

• Waddesdon Discounts
• National Trust Staff Card
• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make up to 10% of your basic salary
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

To see the full job description, please see the attachment. TO APPLY, please submit your CV and Covering Letter explaining how your skills match those outlined above.

Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street/Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service from Harlow Town Train Station and free parking onsite.

Hours: Full-time position, Blended working arrangement could be considered, with two days a week working from home. 

Reports to: Transport Solutions Manager. 

About the role:

At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose.  

We’re building a Transport Solutions Team that can work flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit – from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. This includes a growing portfolio of projects tackling key challenges like inclusive EV charging, complex community transport funding opportunities, and large-scale research such as the National Centre for Accessible Transport.  

We are now recruiting several Grant Managers to join this team and help us deliver our vision. This role works within a dedicated team to assess grant applications from charities and organisations applying to the Motability Foundation for grant-funding to support their work in the disability transport sector. 

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people and to work on some of the most interesting and impactful projects in the sector. 

What you will be doing:

• Manage grant delivery, including assessment, due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and closure, across our funding rounds.  
• Engage with all levels of applicant and grantee organisations to understand their work, assess their proposals, and provide support and challenge to strengthen delivery and outcomes. 
• Undertake financial, reputational, governance, and operational due diligence in line with our policies and risk appetite. 
• Produce high quality assessments of applications for review by our grant panels, including award recommendations.
• Work with applicant organisations to develop and agree contractual grant agreements. 
• Manage and monitor multi-year grant awards to ensure objectives and KPIs are achieved within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring all of our data records are kept up-to-date including reconciling payment schedules to grant records. 
• Work closely with colleagues across the TST to provide insight from delivery into programme development, and to learn from others’ work across research, innovation and partnerships. 
• Staying abreast of key issues facing the disability and transport sectors, to understand how these shape and influence applications to Motability’s grant programmes. 
• Support delivery of non-traditional funding mechanisms such as challenge prizes, research calls, or commercial commissioning approaches, contributing to assessment and management. 

Your experience:

• Experienced in assessing, managing, monitoring and evaluating grant applications or similar roles related to charitable grant making. 
• Understanding of not-for-profit structures, including charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations. 
• Experience in writing a variety of styles including academic, reports, and impact.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise when faced with a continuous flow of applications and variable work load.
• Experience of effectively engaging at all levels within applicant organisations leading discussions where necessary. 
• Good with numbers, and the ability to understand and interpret budgets and accounts.
• Able to engage with grant applicants and build an ongoing positive rapport. 
• Strong IT skills including experience working with the MS Office suite. 
• Experience within the disability sector and/or direct or indirect experience of the mobility challenges faced by disabled people would be advantageous, but not essential.

Head of Electric Vehicles and Low Carbon Transport

Location: London (Hybrid 3 days in the office)
Department: Policy
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent

About the job

We're looking for a dynamic and driven individual to lead our Low Carbon Transport Pillar at the Renewable Energy Association (REA). As Head of Electric Vehicles and Low Carbon Transport you'll play a central role in shaping UK transport policy, advocating for a net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. Reporting to the CEO, you'll engage with government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to influence policy, represent our members, and drive meaningful change. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of sustainable mobility, driving strategy on electric vehicles, low carbon transport systems, and the enabling infrastructure that supports them.

About you:

Personal Characteristics

Enthusiastic with good eye for detail and organisational skills, determination and stamina; a flexible, team player with personal integrity and confidence, and the ability to build relationships with civil servants, politicians, regulators and wider stakeholders.

You will be comfortable becoming a spokesperson and leader for the sector, while being comfortable with policy development and regulations.

Qualifications and knowledge areas

Likely to be educated to postgraduate level in a relevant area, or with equivalent experience, with knowledge of renewable energy and clean technologies and specific knowledge in low carbon transport and infrastructure technologies.

Candidates are likely to have a number of years’ experience in the sector and already be seen as a respected voice or participant in the sector, or a related field.

What REA offer

• 25 days holiday plus days between Christmas and New Years treated as holiday
• Westfield Health insurance EAP
• Discounts and perks
• Birthday voucher
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Climate perks sustainable travel days

How to apply

If you feel this role could be the right fit for you, please click the “apply now” button

*Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received, therefore we encourage early applications.

About us

The REA is a not-for-profit trade association, established in 2001. While the world has changed dramatically since then, our mission remains the same: to champion our members and promote a future built on renewable energy and clean technology.

Our Vision: A future built on renewable energy and clean technology
Our Mission: To decarbonise the economy whilst helping our members build commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses
Our Approach: We do this by;

CHAMPIONING the role and benefits of renewable energy and clean technologies
INFLUENCING governments, industry and individuals
EMPOWERING renewable energy and clean technology businesses to achieve sustainable growth

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You’ll be a vital part of our Marketing team, reporting to the Content and Design Manager, taking on a wide range of exciting projects from creating booklets, developing sub-brands and toolkits and helping with our key seasonal campaigns.

You’ll bring your creative flair to creative sessions, pushing the boundaries with fresh ideas that align with our cause. With your keen attention to detail, deep understanding of the entire creative process and high standards, you’ll ensure that The Charity’s brand is consistently represented across all materials, both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity to not only showcase your skills but also make a difference in the lives of those we support.

��Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.

⏰Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.

��Benchmarked salary: c.£40,050 (dependent on level)

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You’re the type of person who thrives on challenges, working efficiently whilst maximising every design opportunity. You embrace the chance to think creatively and strategically, showcasing your expertise and laser sharp attention to detail as you grow and take on more responsibility as a designer. Your approach is user-focused and adaptable.  You excell at time management, organisation and creative problem solving and have strong layout and technical skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the design and development of a wide range of marketing collateral, including posters, leaflets, website and email graphics, and social media assets for various Charity events and campaigns.
• Adapt and apply design concepts across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive visual identity.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from different teams to develop accurate briefs and present compelling design concepts.
• Take ownership of design projects from briefing through to final production, including concept creation, incorporating feedback, presenting ideas, testing, and preparing files for all platforms.
• Innovate by exploring new design ideas, techniques, and methods to elevate the quality and creativity of design outputs.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, meeting high creative standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Source, create and manage visual content, such as photography, illustrations, infographics, and custom graphics.
• Assist in managing The Charity’s photo library, ensuring high-quality photography is easily accessible and well-organised for use across the organisation.
• Support design team administration, including managing equipment such as cameras, maintaining the project filing system, and keeping projects updated in Trello.
• Develop the skills of The Charity by providing design basics and content creation training and supporting the Senior Digital Content Officer with photo training.
• Address and fulfil ad-hoc design requests as they arise, ensuring swift and effective delivery.

Job Title: Fostering Registered Area Manager

Salary: £54,702 per annum (increasing to £60,780 in 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Contract: Permanent Role

Location: Homebased with travel required around East Midlands regions (Derbyshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Peterborough)

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results, and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

The East Midlands service has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and the successful candidate will need to continue to prioritise trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies and actively support/encourage diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the role alongside contributing to the provision of services for to our families across the East Midlands region.

This role will report directly to the Operational Director of Children's Services and is non-case holding role, however, there may be the need to occasionally cover casework due to staff sickness or leave.

In this role you will be responsible for the smooth running of a staff team of Deputy Area Managers, Social Workers, Family Finders, Recruitment Managers & Officers, Consultants, Panel Members, Administration Team and Children’s and Young People's Resource Workers. 

The main role requirements for the Fostering Registered Area Manager role includes:

• A Level 5 Management Qualification (or a willingness to enrol on such a course within 6 months of appointment and to complete within 3 years)
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years post qualifying experience in fostering or in other childcare settings
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development
• Experience of managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely
• Experience of group work and/or delivery of training
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance including service monitoring
• Responsible for the safeguarding of children and young people
• Taking part in the out-of-hours rota.
• Delivery of the Service Operational Plan which will include the management of budget and contracts
• Being a Panel Advisor

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT apply now.

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Fostering Registered Manager will be located in the East Midlands area, and travel across the region will be required along with to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Monday, 17th November 2025

Interviews:  Wednesday, 26th November 2025 via Teams

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Internal Audit Manager (2462)

• Location: Bangladesh - Dhaka, Ghana - Accra, Indonesia - Jakarta Selatan, Kenya - Nairobi, Malawi - Lilongwe, Mali - Bamako, Mozambique, Myanmar - Yangon, Oxfam House - Oxford, South Sudan - Juba, Syria - Damascus - Head office, Zambia - Lusaka, Zimbabwe - Harare

• Workplace Type: Hybrid

• Hours: 0.6 FTE (22 hours per week or equivalent national contract hours if based outside the UK)

• Salary: £49,601-£61,887 FTE in the UK. If the role is undertaken outside the UK, the salary and grade will be based on the national pay ranges of the country of work

• Job Family: Business Support & Admin

• Division: CEO Office

• Grade: B

• Job Type: Fixed Term

• Closing Date: 9 November 2025

• Country: United Kingdom

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Please note that this role could be based in the UK or other locations where OGB is EA and the applicant has the right to work in that location.

The Role:

Do you want a rewarding role trying to bring about positive change? Would you like a role where you work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds? 

Oxfam works globally with people committed to working together to overcome poverty and suffering.  We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to work with us for 6 months to:

• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and confederation to design and support effective, value-added risk-based audits that support senior managers to deliver their strategies as well as provide assurance to leadership and Board
• Work with a mix of stakeholders, information sources and processes relating to cross organisational issues and co-create solutions to diverse and complex problems
• Support the Internal Audit team to develop and perform at a high level

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone to bring to this role:

• Demonstrable strategic thinking and leadership – significant internal audit, risk management, or compliance experience, preferably within an INGO or international development sector
• Ability to analyse complex and potentially conflicting information and make practical recommendations that balance needs and priorities across a range of issues and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities – with an ability to collaborate across functions, present information in an engaging and tailored way to a wide range of audiences and influence and positively challenge senior management
• Integrity and ability to motivate and performance manage a team across multiple locations – ensuring the teams work is values led, safe, feminist and anti-racist and improvement focused

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference, by using your specialist skills and experience to improve Oxfam’s practices around the world. You will contribute to one of Oxfam’s key strategic goals to become a safe, feminist and anti-racist organization.

The role offers fair pay and a competitive benefits package.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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 his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

 It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Operations Assistant (Full Time – Office Based)  

Job Purpose:
The Operations Assistant provides support to the HR and Operations Manager by taking day to day responsibility, under guidance, for various facilities, safety and administrative processes, including HR administration, as well as responsiblity for locking/unlocking of meeting rooms, routine health and safety tasks and other matters that contribute to making the office a pleasant and functional environment in which to work. 

The duties will also include giving regular support to the Fulfilment Manager and under their guidance, process orders and support with despatch and deliveries, in addition to providing holiday cover, when the Fulfilment Manager is away.

Many aspects of this role require Manual Handling.

The ideal candidate will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, a personable manner, and will embrace the desire to make a measurable difference.

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK. 

Reports to:  HR and Operations Manager 

Direct Reports: No direct reports 

Location:  Head Office, Milton Keynes (This is not a Hybrid role, and will require attendance at the office Monday through Friday – 9-5pm or 8.30 - 4.30pm) 

Requisite Skills and Experience: 

Essential: 

• Excellent administration skills, detail orientated and systematic with the ability to prioritise competing demands

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to adapt communication styles to the situation and audience 

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work within a close-knit team and have an adaptable and can-do attitude to work 

• Experience of handling and managing confidential data 

• Ability to handle difficult and sensitive issues, and to interact with empathy, compassion, tact, diplomacy and patience 

• IT skills including detailed knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook

• Effective organisational, planning and prioritisation skills 

• To be able to assist with manual activities of a physical nature 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working in the charity sector 

• Experience of HR administration 

• Experience of using HR database, such as PeopleHR 

• Experience of PeopleHR, report running 

• Knowledge of Shopify

• Experience with working with databses and phone interactions

• Manual Handling experience 

• Health and Safety knowledge 

• Experience of Facilities and the management of maintenance requests 

Main duties:  

• Update internal HR databases, such as PeopleHR and employee files 

• Managing the WorkforUs mailbox 

• Recording and running reports from the database on sickness, leave, maternity etc 

• Assist in the preparation of HR standard template documents 

• Administering the onboarding and offboarding requirements for the organisation 

• To maintain the ATS when recruitment is live, and to support with the day-to-day recruitment activity, including but not limited to liaising with candidates, setting up interviews and preparing interview packs 

• Assisting with managing and maintaining database information for employee benefit schemes 

• Maintain and Update employee notice boards for HR and H&S 

• Opening, logging and distributing inbound post 

• Support with answering phone calls into the Office and responding to general enquiries 

• Recording and reporting on Environmental data 

• Assist with co-ordinating maintenance activities for the Office space 

• Support with H&S administration, such as Risk Assessments and Accident Reporting 

• To complete basic H&S checks including walk arounds, first aid kit maintenance 

• Support with Training requirements, booking of courses and the maintenance of a skills matrix 

• Monitor and maintain stationery requirements and office supplies such as milk, water 

• To assist with the setting up and presentation of the Meeting Rooms, to keep them well presented and to ensure that they are unlocked and locked each day. 

• To support the Fulfilment Manager on a regular basis with processing orders and deliveries 

• To cover in the absence of the Fulfilment Manager, the processing of orders and deliveries

• Participate with and support the HR & Operations Manager in HR projects on an adhoc basis 

• Ensure that relevant charity and other legislation is complied with

• To comply with Brain Tumour Research’s internal policies and procedures 

• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the HR and Operations Manager and Director of Finance and Ops 

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 07th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Job Title: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week at our Head Office (Vauxhall) for donor meetings
Salary: £60,066 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as our next Head of Corporate Partnerships to provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify corporate partnership income, delivering an ambitious growth plan and driving long term, strategic partnerships.

The post holder will provide stragetic leadership and diversify corporate partnerhsips income and engagement, delivering an ambitious growth plan. You will strengthen existing relationships to deepen engagement and secure increased support, while proactively driving new business and developing robust pipelines to secure the long‑term sustainability and impact of Refuge’s work.

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 November 2025

First Interview Stage Date: 26th and 27th November 2025 via video conference

Second Interview Stage Date: 4th December in person 

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

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

Working closely within our passionate and results driven Trusts and

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

We are looking for someone who:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are looking for a proactive, flexible team player to join our small team to make a big difference in the not-for-profit sector. If you have a passion for managing and improving day to day operational activities, as well as supporting some internal and external communications, enabling our team to focus on what they’re good at - challenging the arms trade and grand corruption - then we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Shadow World Investigations is a not-for-profit organisation that investigates state capture, corporate wrongdoing and militarism, with a focus on the global arms trade. Our groundbreaking investigations highlight the blurred lines between business and state, and demonstrate how these sites of power operate above the law and in sole pursuit of furthering their own interests. We focus on building capacity and strengthening movements, and advocating for real, systemic change. Ultimately we aim to inform and empower the public to apply the necessary pressure needed to democratise and transform our political and economic systems.

THE JOB:

Key Responsibilities

• Handling day to day administrative tasks for our busy Executive Director including scheduling, diary management, travel, fielding and responding to enquiries, meeting minutes and follow up;

• External Partner Communications such as follow up with media partners, contributors or expert reviewers and more;

• Supporting Internal Communications and Ways of Working;

• Working with Director of Projects & Planning to ensure the smooth running of the office including IT, HR, Governance etc;

• Assisting with fundraising admin such as tracking deliverables, reporting requirements and deadlines.

• You may, from time to time, be asked by colleagues to take on different or additional duties that you can reasonably perform in line with your skills and experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a role that demonstrates the required skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills 

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Good interpersonal skills and a team-player

• Proactive, eager to learn, and willing to take on varied tasks

• Professional, reliable, and solutions focused

• Comfortable working under pressure with multiple managers

• Ability to meet deadlines, monitor workflow and prioritise tasks

• Demonstrates initiative while respecting the boundaries of the role

• Discretion - the ability to work in confidence on sensitive matters 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Wordpress (desirable) and social media platforms

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

We don’t require you to be an expert on the arms trade or state capture to succeed in this role. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal skills and an interest in the practical running of a small but dedicated organisation. With this in mind, our ideal candidate for this role would also be committed to justice, and would share our perspective that the barriers we face in the pursuit of justice have systemic roots, and that to tackle them we need to democratise and transform our political and economic systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, 30 days annual leave and office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Opportunities for development including mentorship and training

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Hybrid position with flexible working hours, being in central London office expected 2 days a week. Occasional evenings, weekends and travel with generous time off in lieu offered

This 14-month fixed term post will support with the recruitment, retention and ongoing support of our fantastic volunteers who are critical to the charity's ongoing success. The role is 22.5 hours per week (equivalent to 3 full days but could be flexible e.g. hours worked over 5 days). Please note flexibility in working hours, will be required with some evenings and occasional weekend work needed.

Job Description as follows:

1. Recruitment of Volunteers - Promoting and advertising volunteering opportunities

• Creating ongoing calendar of recruitment events and activities
• Organising & promoting recruitment events & activities
• Developing and running an appropriate interview, assessment and selection processes
• Working with digital marketing officer to develop appropriate recruitment materials.
• Onboard new volunteers following agreed process.

2. Training of Volunteers - Co-ordinating the training for volunteers

• Working to ensure ongoing programme of training and development for new and existing volunteers.
• Working with our training team to identify recurring weaknesses/problems in training programme and support for dog-based volunteers.
• Creating an ongoing calendar of recurring training and mentoring events
• Working with our training team to identify resources/additional material needed to support volunteers

3. Coordination of Volunteers - Organising existing volunteers to meet needs of the charity.

• Ensuring there is appropriate volunteers recruited for dogs and puppies in training.
• Ensuring there is appropriate volunteers to enable the charity to maximise its ability to fundraise and promote its work to organisations and schools across the UK.
• Keeping an up-to-date calendar for all events and coordinate volunteers to meet these needs.
• Identifying and providing effective methods of regular communication and engagement with existing volunteers. Including a monthly e-newsletter and management of volunteer social media groups.

Experience and Qualities required as follows:

Experience

• Presenting or giving training to groups of volunteers
• Recruitment of volunteers
• Managing volunteers and providing support ,training and thanks.
• Organising recruitment events and activities

Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with a wide range of people both internally and externally in person, by phone and electronically.
• Excellent presentation skills. Able to present information in an engaging way.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent IT Skills including experience of maintaining databases and Microsoft packages
• To be confident and comfortable in the presence of dogs
• A high level of initiative
• The ability to work under pressure
• To be able to prioritise work
• Confidentiality
• Sensitivity
• To have an adaptable approach to work.
• Full UK driving licence

Job Title: Head of Philanthropy

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week at our Head Office (Vauxhall) for donor meetings
Salary: £60,066 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as our next Head of Philanthropy to provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations and major donors.

The post holder will provide stragetic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations, and major donors. You will strengthen existing relationships to deepen engagement and secure increased support, while proactively driving new business and developing robust pipelines to secure the long‑term sustainability and impact of Refuge’s work. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 November 2025

First Interview Stage Date: 26th and 27th November 2025 via video conference

Second Interview Stage Date: 3rd / 4th December in person 

Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Head of Fundraising to join their team. The organisation is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 5000 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £75,000 to £80,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.

Reporting directly to the CEO and managing a 5 people-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will lead their major donor, corporate and trust fundraising strategies, focusing on developing long-term, high-impact partnerships to maximise their income and financial sustainability. The role is to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding building on their success, whilst accelerating progress to ensure they have the resources and partners to achieve their vision of a world-leading STEM education for every young person across the UK. The postholder will need to bring creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new opportunities for partnership and funding. This includes developing compelling ways to present and package the organisation’s offer to potential supporters, ensuring a clear case for investment and sustained income growth from corporates, trusts, and eventually high-net-worth individuals.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable track record of success in securing and growing income from a range of sources, including corporates, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals — delivering six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They are looking for a candidate who is a strong networker, eager to represent the organisation at events and conferences, identifying new opportunities, and staying informed on market trends and developments in the philanthropic and corporate partnership landscape. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and general knowledge of the STEM education landscape in the UK.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.