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United For Global Mental Health is seeking a Consultant to deliver the following project:
Project: Policy brief - Integration of mental health into heat action policy
Objective: Research and author a policy briefing on how mental health can be best integrated into heat action policy
Location: Global remote (based anywhere with preference for +-8h GMT)
Scope This policy brief will:
(i) outline how mental health considerations currently feature in heat policies (operationalization of what will be considered a “heat policy” in terms of geographical remit (e.g., national vs municipal) and in terms of policy (e.g., Heat Action Plan, Heat Health Action Plan etc) to be decided together with consultant)
(ii) describe at least 6 case studies (one case study per WHO region) of the successful integration of mental health considerations into heat adaptation and responses;
(iii) provide concrete recommendations for policymakers (with a focus on policymakers working on heat policies, e.g., municipal policymakers working on heat or on relevant topics (e.g., urban development or housing), stakeholders in the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, heat officers in cities, civil protection agencies, meteorological agencies, etc.)
Proposed budget cap
10,000 GBP (inclusive of VAT/sales tax)
Services
The services provided by the consultant will include:
- Conduct a narrative review (max. 10 pages) of how mental health features in heat policies [expected time: approximately 10 working days]
- Liaise with the team at Columbia University to consider how to translate the academic paper: A Critical Gap in Addressing Mental Health in Heat-Health Action Plans Worldwide into the policy brief [expected time: approximately 2 working days]
- Coordinate a call for case studies (e.g., on UnitedGMH social media such as LinkedIn, the Global Mental Health Action Network Circle platform, and via targeted outreach to specific climate and health or heat and health communities) looking at the integration of mental health considerations into heat policies. This would also include lived experience accounts. This would entail coordinating the collection, selection, and write-up of the case studies. [expected time: approximately 5 working days]
- In conjunction with the activity above, conduct a scoping exercise/desk review to identify examples of case studies on the integration of mental health considerations into heat policies to identify other possible case studies. If possible this should also include the collection of financial data to make a financial case for the integration of mental health into heat policies [expected time: approximately 5 working days]
- Coordinate the process of developing recommendations from experts (expert identification to be supported by UnitedGMH) on the integration of mental health into heat policies via (i) a virtual roundtable; (ii) a written feedback process on the recommendations.
- Write-up policy brief (max. 20 pages) which should at a minimum include: (i) a snapshot of how mental health currently features in heat policies; (ii) at least 5 case studies of ways in which mental health has been integrated in heat policies; (iii) recommendations (including specific language recommendations) for the integration of mental health into heat policies (these should be aligned with existing guidance, e.g., WHO guidance on Heat Health Action Plans) [expected time: approximately 10 days]
- The consultant will be supervised by Alessandro Massazza (United for Global Mental Health), Robbie Parks (Columbia University), and Emma Lawrance (Climate Cares Centre). In additional, the project team will collaborate closely with the authors of this paper: A Critical Gap in Addressing Mental Health in Heat-Health Action Plans Worldwide
The consultant will be appropriately referenced in all outputs (e.g., authorship on the report etc.).
We may consider transforming the report into an academic publication which the consultant would be welcome to contribute to (based on their capacity). This would however not be part of the deliverables.
Timeline
- 1st November 2025: Project start
- 1st January 2026: Conclusion of narrative review and coordination with Columbia (steps 1&2) and launch of call for case studies
- 1st March 2026: Call for case studies closing and end of desk review work on collection of case studies (steps 3&4)
- 1st April 2026: Conclusion of recommendation development process via expert consensus (step 5)
- 1st May 2026: Conclusion of write-up of policy brief
- Mid-June (ideally during SB64): Launch of report
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Senior Analyst – UK Portfolio
Location: London, UK
Salary: £42,800–£47,000
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 24th September 2025
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join our UK Portfolio team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and mission-driven organisation that uses philanthropic grants to catalyse action on air pollution and climate change.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering Clean Air Fund’s mission by supporting and managing a portfolio of grants and projects in the UK. You’ll work across teams to:
- Design, manage, monitor and evaluate impactful programmes and initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with grantees, partners, and stakeholders.
- Conduct research and analysis to inform strategy and fundraising.
- Stay up to date with developments in UK air quality, policy, and innovation.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team, contributing to real-world change in air quality and public health.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in project or grant management, ideally in the non-profit or philanthropic sector.
- Knowledge of environmental, health, or air quality issues in the UK.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A proactive, flexible and resilient approach to working in a growing organisation.
We’re especially interested in candidates who are confident networkers, able to build relationships at events and across sectors, even where formal partnerships don’t yet exist.
Our Culture
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness, and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
For more information on this role, including the full person specification, please see the job description.
We work with governments, funders, businesses and campaigners to deliver clean air for all as fast as possible.





As Partnerships Officer, you will play a central role in managing high-quality relationships with Martingale’s growing network of partners, while also supporting the governance and operational functions of the organisation. Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and our existing Partnerships Officer, you will help ensure that funders, supporters, and mission-aligned organisations feel valued, engaged, and recognised for their contribution to Martingale’s success.
A key part of your role will be to strengthen relationships with funders and university partners, building long-term commitment to Martingale’s mission. You will manage relationships with multiple departments across our ten partner universities, coordinating internally to ensure these partnerships run smoothly. Alongside this, you will support the operation of Martingale’s key governance bodies, including the Advisory Board, Student Advisory Board, Academic Advisory Committee and Scholarship Selection Committee, ensuring timely communications, accurate records, and positive engagement with members. You will also lead on partnerships with aligned charities that connect our Scholars to earlier stages of the STEM pipeline.
You will be responsible for communications and reporting across our supporter network, ensuring partnerships are effective and mutually beneficial. We are looking for a strong communicator with experience in partnership management and external relations. You may have demonstrated this through cross-organisational projects, even if it was not your primary role. You will bring excellent organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the delivery of the partner relations strategy, working with our 40+ partners to effectively build long-term successful relationships. In collaboration with the CEO, you will support new and existing funders, in-kind supporters, partner charities, and Ambassadors, ensuring they feel valued, informed and connected to Martingale’s mission.
- Strengthen and deepen relationships with partners through a structured and personalised programme of engagement, recognition, and reporting, including invitations to events throughout the academic year.
- Oversight of all university partnerships, including reporting, communications, and course confirmations. This will include working closely with all Martingale staff for effective management of key partnership contacts across development offices, multiple departments, and doctoral programmes.
- Oversee the smooth running of Martingale’s governance bodies, building on the existing governance framework to ensure continuity across the different groups.
- Liaise with the team to maintain accurate records of both financial and in-kind contributions.
- Lead on the development and delivery of the annual impact report, alongside bespoke reports for funders as appropriate.
- Accurate record keeping of partnership engagement on Martingale’s CRM.
- Build a range of case studies on Scholars, partner universities, funders, and other supporters to strengthen Martingale’s messaging to new funders.
- Work closely with the other Partnerships Officer to ensure fundraising campaign targets are met, providing relevant materials and support where needed.
- Support in the delivery of key Martingale events such as Solve for X and our annual Welcome Dinner
- The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
- Experience in account management, managing external stakeholder relationships or partnerships successfully.
- Able to assimilate complex information quickly, identifying the pertinent points and making them accessible for a wider audience.
- Excellent project management skills with experience of managing multiple projects/workstream and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail, prioritising, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to network and build new connections.
- Advanced IT proficiency: Spreadsheet, Word Processing, CRM or Databases, Email, Web-based applications.
Desirable
- Experience of generating new and successful strategic partnerships.
- Experience working in the higher education sector with university students, staff, and academics.
- Experience using the Adobe suite to produce high-quality documents.
- Experience in working with governance boards and/or trustees.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
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The Eikon Charity helps children and young people in Surrey to feel and be safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, Eikon helps children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.
This is a senior fundraising role within Eikon’s Trusts & Grants team, focused on generating significant voluntary income from charitable trusts, foundations, and local government funders. With an overall team target of £1m, this postholder will contribute around £250k per year through a mix of high-quality applications, strategic account management, and relationship building.
The role requires both strong bid writing skills (especially for complex, high-value and multi-year proposals) and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and steward relationships with funders. It offers the opportunity to take on more responsibility within the team, deputise for the Grants Lead when needed, and help shape Eikon’s fundraising approach.
As Senior Trust Fundraiser, you will:
- Raise circa £250k annually from a mix of trusts, foundations, and local government grant funders (restricted and unrestricted)
- Lead on developing a portfolio of high-value, multi-year funders, cultivating new prospects and strengthening existing relationships
- Research, write, and submit compelling, tailored proposals and reports
- Work collaboratively with the Grants Lead on strategic bids (e.g. The National Lottery Community Fund, Community Foundation for Surrey)
- Develop an approach for growing unrestricted income
- Actively network across Surrey to identify new leads and opportunities
- Provide excellent account management through regular reporting, funder meetings, and creative stewardship (e.g. site visits, events)
- Manage accurate pipeline and reporting on Donorfy CRM, supporting both team and board-level reporting
- Deputise for the Grants Lead at meetings where required
- Provide peer support to colleagues in the fundraising team
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven track record in trusts and foundations fundraising (including complex, high-value proposals)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information persuasively
- Confident in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders
- Comfortable independently representing Eikon at external meetings and networking events
- Strong organisational and time management skills – able to balance writing, relationship building, and reporting
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable; able to deputise when required
- Experience of the children, education, or mental health sectors desirable
- Based in or near Surrey, with willingness to travel regularly within the county
- Driving licence essential
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Enhanced sick leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Safeguarding training and ongoing professional development opportunities
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Job Title: Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows
Line Manager: Team Leader, Active Fellows (Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager in Team Leader’s absence)
Salary: £36,062
Start date: 1 November 2025
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 16 October 2025. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis
Benefits:
• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
• Competitive salary
• Team and individual training opportunities
• Commitment to performance and personal development
• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)
• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
• 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
Role Purpose Statement
The Senior Officer, Active Fellows plays a key role in delivering high-quality support to Cara Fellows. This includes leading casework, coordinating Cara’s mentoring scheme to support Fellows’ placements, and contributing to strategic improvements across the Fellowship Programme. The role combines direct support to Fellows, operational oversight and delivery of casework, and collaborative leadership to support Cara to uphold its mission.
Organisational Background
The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff. The Fellowship Programme is the continuation of the rescue mission operation started in 1933.
Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.
Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’
‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’
This is a critical time to join our dedicated and friendly Fellowship Programme team as we expand our capacity to support at-risk academics from the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Russia and many other countries.
Key Responsibilities
Fellowships
Casework
· Manage a caseload of up to 50 Cara Fellows, providing tailored support.
· Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of casework activity.
· Liaise with Fellows to coordinate support and escalate complex cases to the Team Leader as required.
· Monitor, research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.
· Keep up to date with relevant information regarding immigration laws, e.g. visas, legal procedures, etc.
· Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.
Finance
· Work with colleagues in finance to ensure accurate and timely payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.
· Promptly issue relevant invoices.
· Understand financial processes – on Salesforce and Pleo – and update systems appropriately.
· Contribute to robust financial processes.
Support Mechanisms
Mentoring Scheme
· Project Lead for the Cara Mentoring Scheme.
· Coordinate rounds, delegate tasks to the team as required, and oversee delivery.
· Recruit mentors and mentees, and decide on a cap on number of participants if required.
· Lead on partnerships with organisations working in the mentoring world.
· Monitor the relevant budget and flag issues to the Team Leader.
· Lead on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the Scheme, suggesting improvements to this, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Webinars and Workshops
· Lead on developing ideas for webinar topics relevant to the needs of Cara Fellows.
· Organise these webinars, contacting speakers and attendees, all with the close support of the Programme Assistant.
· Monitor and evaluate the success of these events, through clear feedback mechanisms.
· Aim to deliver approximately three webinars per year, subject to team capacity.
· Lead on the delivery of workshops for Cara Fellows with external partners, managing Fellow participation.
· Contribute to the development of accessible resources to share openly within the Cara network.
Strategic Development
Alumni Engagement and Impact Reporting
· Play a key supporting role to the Team Leader in improving Cara’s alumni engagement.
· Contribute to developing Cara’s alumni network, with involvement in strategic discussions on interacting with alumni.
· Keep track of Cara Fellows’ media preferences and support the Team Leader in inviting relevant Fellows to participate in public events and media engagements.
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Support M&E activities across the Fellowship Programme, suggesting improvements to data quality and reporting.
· Ensure accurate data entry on Salesforce and flag inconsistencies to relevant team members.
· Assist with compilation of required information, statistics and reporting to Cara’s Council & F&GPC meetings.
Management Responsibilities
Deputise for Team Leader
· Cover for the Team Leader when required – lead team meetings, make decisions on cases for the team, provide general guidance and leadership.
· Assist the Team Leader with line management within the team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to continued team development.
· Approve the Active Fellows team’s working hours.
· Provide input on policy and process improvements.
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when needed.
Training/Inductions
· Play a leading role on inducting new staff to the Active Fellows and wider Cara team.
· Train new staff on key processes and offer continued guidance on difficult/complex cases and tasks.
Partnerships
· Support key strategic partnerships in Cara’s Universities and Research Network.
· Support the Team Leader in organising webinars and events for Cara’s network representatives at host institutions across the UK.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary.
· Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.
Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager, or Team Leader, Active Fellows.
Person Specification – Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows:
Qualifications
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Understanding of UK immigration options for displaced academics
- Experience managing sensitive casework and maintaining accurate records
- Experience coordinating projects, events, or support schemes
- Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g. payments, budget tracking)
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or other CRM systems
Desirable:
- Awareness of global issues affecting at-risk academics
- Experience coordinating mentoring programmes or similar initiatives
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to Cara’s mission
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptability, integrity, and problem-solving ability
Desirable:
- Foreign language skills (e.g. Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian)
Please send a CV and cover note in response to the four screening questions. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter.
1. What draws you to Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how does your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
2. Tell us about a time that you led or coordinated a project. (max 300 words)
3. Describe a situation where you supported or mentored a colleague. (max 300 words)
4. Give an example of a time you had to adapt quickly to solve a complex problem. (max 300 words)
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
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Are you a passionate Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser ready to help grow vital income streams to empower communities in Africa by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who need it most?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving income, building meaningful relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Businesses and individuals to support life-changing projects in rural Zambia and Mozambique.
Location: Remote (UK only) with a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stays for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% of salary after probation), 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown.
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
The Charity:
Village Water are passionate about making a difference. For over 20 years, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, we reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres-improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.
The Role
As Corporate and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll take ownership of your fundraising portfolio, focusing on maximising income from corporate partnerships, Trusts and Foundations (both UK and international). You'll build and manage your own portfolio of donors, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. Collaboration and adaptability across this small, yet impactful organisation is key, as is a passion for creating positive change.
Your Responsibilities:
- Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, trusts and foundations to maximise income and awareness.
- Develop a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants from high value trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and corporates.
- Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.
- Research and identify new opportunities, delivering pitches that align with companies' values and ESG goals.
- Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.
- Write persuasive proposals, reports, and donor updates that showcase the impact of our work.
- Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely reporting to funders in line with donation conditions while driving unrestricted and restricted income opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop social media content that engages supporters.
- Work closely with Head of Fundraising to ensure key fundraising objectives are achieved.
- Uphold and embed Village Water values and behaviour expectations in your work.
- Ensure communications are in line with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
- Act as an ambassador for Village Water, representing the charity at networking events.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. You will enjoy building impactful relationships with a wide range of people, both in person and online. You are self-motivated, organised and creative. You can adapt your approach to suit different audiences and achieve deadlines.
Your experience will include:
- A proven track record of securing funds from Trusts and new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £20,000.
- Confidence and experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills to ensure long-term donor support.
- Strong written skills for crafting compelling cases for support, donor updates and grant applications.
- Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and funding data.
- Proficiency in using databases to monitor fundraising performance.
Why Village Water:
You will join a small, dynamic team that values its personal touch, collaborative approach, open communication and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You'll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people's lives every day.
Our Values:
Bold Innovation, Culture, Flexibility and Adaptability, Sustainability, Inclusivity and Diversity, Transparent Impact
How to Apply:send in your CV and covering letter
Closing date: 28th September 2025
First stage interview: 2nd and 3rd October 2025
Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



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The Communications and Engagement Partner will bring communications experience and expertise that will help us establish a strong voice for Hope and Healing. You’ll be a key part of the Hope and Healing team, and you’ll work closely with our expert Communications and Marketing team, making sure our teams are connected. In addition to being part of the development of the Hope and Healing project, you’ll have the chance to develop your communications skills by working with expert colleagues.
You’ll lay the foundations for our communications work across the Hope and Healing project, leading on our communications plan, developing our online presence and materials, coordinating events and helping us spread the word about the project in a way that reflects our values.
You’ll also contribute to our early Hope and Healing development work, leading scoping and discovery activities to help us identify where, how and with whom we can best work to achieve our project ambitions. You’ll help ensure that we gather and mobilise learning from the early stage of the project, with a particular focus on listening to people’s stories.
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FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISER
Location: You be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area)
Salary: £26,500 - 28,000+ (including paid travel when working out of London)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Location: You be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area)
Salary: £26,500 - 28,000+ (including paid travel when working out of London)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
If you're looking for more than just a job — something that energises you, connects you with people, and makes a real impact — this is your moment.
We're on the lookout for passionate, outgoing individuals to become the face of Cancer Research UK in the community. As a field-based Face-to-Face Fundraiser, you’ll inspire people every day to join the fight against cancer by becoming regular supporters. It’s powerful work — and it helps raise over £10 million a year to fund life-saving research.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity, working toward an ambitious goal: increasing cancer survival to 3 in 4 by 2034. And you can be a part of it.
If you love meeting new people, have a natural gift for conversation, and thrive on inspiring and motivating others — this role is made for you. You'll be out and about in London and the South East, representing one of the UK’s most trusted and respected charities.
What will I be doing?
- Engaging with the public at stands in shopping centres and inspiring them to make regular donations via Direct Debit
- Working as part of a team of fundraising experts
- Sharing engaging and inspiring stories regarding Cancer Research UK progress and goals
- Being responsible for setting up your stand and working environment in private site venues
- Representing CRUK with the highest level of professionalism, treating the public fairly and with respect
What skills will I need?
- Excellent communication skills and customer experience with confidence in speaking to the public
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence others
- An ability to work under pressure
- Experience of delivering and achieving targets in a customer-related environment or similar
- Strong resilience to handle negative objections.
Cancer Research UK organisation values are designed to guide all that they do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
Cancer Research UK are looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against their mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of Cancer Research UKs employees contributes to their mission to beat cancer. In return, they create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Their policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
Interview Process: Apply online now! If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day on 16th July at 10am-2pm so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview.
How do I apply?
Please apply through Indeed with an up to date CV.
For more updates on CRUKs work and careers, follow them on: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.
There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Their vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work they do. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help them to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
The application deadline is Friday 11th July at 6pm.
What will I be doing?
- Engaging with the public at stands in shopping centres and inspiring them to make regular donations via Direct Debit
- Working as part of a team of fundraising experts
- Sharing engaging and inspiring stories regarding Cancer Research UK progress and goals
- Being responsible for setting up your stand and working environment in private site venues
- Representing CRUK with the highest level of professionalism, treating the public fairly and with respect
What skills will I need?
- Excellent communication skills and customer experience with confidence in speaking to the public
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence others
- An ability to work under pressure
- Experience of delivering and achieving targets in a customer-related environment or similar
- Strong resilience to handle negative objections.
Cancer Research UK organisation values are designed to guide all that they do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
Cancer Research UK are looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against their mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of Cancer Research UKs employees contributes to their mission to beat cancer. In return, they create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Their policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
Interview Process: Apply online now! If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day at Cancer Research UKs head office on 26th September from 10am-2pm so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview.
How do I apply?
Please apply through Indeed with an up to date CV.
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Their vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work they do. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help them to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.
The application deadline is Friday 22nd September at 6pm.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Senior Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in the Chief Executive’s Office, working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the smooth and effective execution of strategic, operational, and governance priorities. Acting as a trusted partner and first point of contact, the Senior Executive Assistant will proactively manage high-level administrative functions, facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement, and contribute to organisation-wide planning and coordination. The role requires a high level of discretion, organisational acumen, and an ability to anticipate the needs of senior leaders in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
In addition to supporting the Deputy Chief Executive, this role also provides specific project support to the Directors within the Fundraising and Marketing Directorate and contributes to the governance, internal communications, and strategic coordination across Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Executive Support
· Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted liaison for the Deputy Chief Executive, managing their calendar, commitments, and priorities with discretion and strategic foresight.
· Proactively coordinate complex diaries, internal and external meetings, and briefings, ensuring effective time management and optimal scheduling across teams and stakeholders.
· Prepare agendas, compile and distribute papers, attend meetings as needed, and record minutes and action points with professionalism and accuracy.
· Manage comprehensive travel arrangements (domestic and international), including bookings, itineraries, visa requirements, and expenses in line with organisational policy.
· Screen incoming correspondence (emails, calls, invitations), handle or redirect enquiries, and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up.
· Provide responsive and high-quality administrative support across the Senior Leadership Team as needed, in coordination with the Executive Support Manager.
Governance, Project and Strategic Support
· Coordinate and manage key organisational meetings including: Monthly Heads meetings across ARUK and Fundraising and Marketing Leadership Team (FMLT) meetings
· Ensure the smooth delivery of these meetings by preparing documentation, recording actions, and driving follow-through with relevant stakeholders.
· Support cross-organisational strategic initiatives, such as ARUK’s Stakeholder Engagement programme and other priority activities led by the Deputy Chief Executive.
· Proactively use ARUK’s CRM system (Salesforce) to support relationship management and strategic engagement by Executive Directors.
· Assist in the planning and delivery of internal communications activities and events that build alignment and engagement across the organisation to include the annual Fundraising and Marketing away day and monthly Fundraising and Marketing meeting.
· Take on discrete projects on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive
· Work closely with the Executive Support Manager and Head of Governance to support Board and trustee-related activities, including the preparation of papers, coordination of logistics, and accurate record-keeping.
· Help ensure the delivery of effective governance arrangements and contribute to continuous improvement in the support of ARUK’s leadership and oversight functions.
Team and Leadership Contribution
· Act as a senior member of the Executive Support team, sharing best practices and supporting colleagues with guidance, training, and mentoring where appropriate and deputising for the Executive Support Manager where appropriate
· Contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and impact of the Chief Executive’s Office.
· Stay informed of sector developments, best practices in executive support, and opportunities for innovation within the charity’s operations.
What we are looking for:
· Extensive experience providing high-level executive support to senior leaders
· Discretion, integrity, and sound judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information.
· Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics for senior leaders.
· Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and professional presentation.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
· Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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eCommerce Assistant
Manse Lane Warehouse, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our eCommerce Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our eCommerce Assistant, reporting to the eCommerce Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day trading activity of our eCommerce Team. Your focus will be on helping us meet our online sales targets by efficiently listing products and ensuring orders are shipped promptly to our customers. You will also help us to make the most of our premium warehousing space, by keeping our listed products stored in the best possible locations for easy access and smooth operations.
As eCommerce Assistant you will have a passion for generating income for the charity, and a relentless commitment to delivering and exceeding targets to generate income for funding life-saving research.
Specifically, you will:
E-commerce
• Set up warehouse locations for our new goods and products to support sales on our Shopify platform, ensuring they are set up correctly to maintain inventory.
• Support the eCommerce and Product Manager to identify opportunities to improve procedures and systems and support our volunteers with any changes to ways of working.
• Identify innovative new online trading and business opportunities to increase income, ensuring that these are raised with your line manager.
• Ensure all customers are communicated to effectively, and all posting and packaging is completed within prescribed timescales.
• Using ListingMonsterAI, produce listings for our eBay shop, ensuring that your KPIs are met.
• List appropriate items for sale on our Depop and Vinted channels, using your experience and training to establish what items will resonate with the demographics on those platforms.
People management
• Support our team of well-trained volunteers to ensure that they are operating in line with the expectations of the Yorkshire Cancer Research eCommerce team.
• Play a part in the wider eCommerce team and work to ensure that targets are met across the whole function, providing support to peers and managers, as and when required.
Financials
• Deliver the eCommerce budgets and KPIs.
• Consistently deliver the listing targets to ensure that there is a constant flow of new products online to drive interest and maintain the eBay algorithm
Strategic
• Ensure that listings generate brand awareness through adhering to brand guidelines.
• Work with colleagues to monitor supporter journeys for online shop customers.
Relationships
• Create an environment of continued volunteer engagement.
• Professionally represent Yorkshire Cancer Research as an ambassador in working relationships with external partners.
• Champion and role model excellence in customer and supporter experience and engagement within your team.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To be educated to GCSE or equivalent level qualification.
· To have a proven track record in, or passion for, eCommerce.
· To have a full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability to travel across Yorkshire.
· To have experience of sales target delivery.
· To have experience of identifying process inefficiencies.
· To have a good understanding of eCommerce platforms including, but not limited to, eBay, Depop, Vinted and Shopify.
· To be familiar with eBay's policies.
· To be able to work at pace.
· To be able to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
· To have excellent organisation skills and ability to plan and manage priorities.
· To be able to work independently and as part of a team.
· To have the ability to understand and analyse sales figures.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 24 September 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.
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This is a senior leadership role at The Charity, as part of the Extended Leadership Team, and reporting into the Director of People and Culture. You’ll work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented workforce. You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of people operations, volunteer development, internal communications and learning. You will promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across The Charity, whilst ensuring that we adhere to relevant employment legislation and good practice.
The role will be responsible for leading a small, capable team of HR, Volunteering, and Learning and Engagement colleagues in support of our strategic priorities. We’re a small team, requiring you to flex between strategic activity and hands-on operational management.
You’ll be an experienced Human Resources professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward our people priorities, supporting team members and volunteers to thrive at work. And as a member of the CIPD, ideally Chartered, you will understand the importance of working in true partnership to advise and support your leadership peers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Leading People Operations: embedding excellent policies and processes, and advisory support
· Provide leadership of the the day-to-day People and Culture team at the Charity, including direct management of the People and Culture Manager, Volunteer Development Manager, and Learning and Engagement Manager.
· Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging Champions Groups e.g. EDI Champions, to make The Charity a great place to work
· Provide senior leadership advisory support to Heads of Teams peers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we have the right skills and culture to enable our strategic priorities
· Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders and manager on employment law, people policies and practices, and manage complex employee relations matters as required
· Oversee the management of people operations suppliers, including with payroll and pensions, and setting and tracking the People and Culture budget in support of our people priorities
· Work with the People and Culture Manager to develop and deliver innovative recruitment plans that attract talented and diverse candidates, and inclusive selection and onboarding processes
· Work with the support of the People and Culture Manager to collect and report meaningful people data to inform decision-making, supporting retention and engagement.
· Work with the People and Culture Manager to evaluate, develop and manage wellbeing programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of The Charity team
· Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to develop a career framework that rewards and recognises strong performance and provides meaningful career development opportunities
· Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to embed a culture of listening at The Charity, where people’s ideas and concerns are sought, listened to, and responded to. This includes overseeing strong internal communication.
Leading and delivering people and culture projects
· Support the Director of People and Culture to lead and deliver projects and initiatives in support of The Charity’s EDI plan, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within The Charity, and working to ensure that our team reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
· Lead change management projects, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, redesign to support capacity and capability for the future, or responding to external challenges
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



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As Fundraising Lead, you will already be a passionate grant writer or fundraiser looking to expand your role, incorporating grant writing and fundraising. You will innovate and bring unique ideas to the role, developing a strong foundation to lead a successful fundraising team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Essex wide charity and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering people to age well.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
· Prepare and manage fundraising budgets, forecasting potential income and expenditure for fundraising initiatives.
· Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising activities, providing regular progress updates to the Finance Manager and leadership team
· Lead on prospect research and pipeline development to maximise future funding opportunities.
· Working closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundable and fully costed proposals.
· Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners.
· Manage an existing database of individual donors. Develop ideas to expand one off and regular donations. Keep donors informed with regular updates.
· Preparing cases for support and submitting compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate.
· Researching and identifying appropriate funders whose criteria match organisational development goals.
· Represent Age Well East at public speaking and networking events in the local business community (across Essex) virtually and in person when required.
· Working with marketing team to showcase partnership activity on social media, website, bespoke newsletters and press preparing and editing case studies.
· Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working.
· Deliver and own fundraising strategies that will excite and motivate donors to support Age Well East.
· Train, mentor, and coordinate the contributions of volunteers and staff engaged in fundraising activities.
· Innovate new initiatives and campaigns to diversify income streams, e.g., digital fundraising, community fundraising, and corporate partnerships.
· Liaise with finance and service delivery teams to report on grant expenditure and impact, ensuring funders’ requirements are met.
· Support the organisation’s mission, values and strategic aims, acting as an ambassador of Age Well East in all fundraising activities.
Vehicle and business insurance required as there will be some travel across Essex.
Empowering people to age well
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Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking our next Executive Director. This is an opportunity to lead Scotland’s foremost strategic anti-racist organisation, taking forward its mission and objectives at a pivotal moment.
About Us
The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is Scotland’s leading strategic anti-racist organisation. Based in Glasgow, we work to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and to promote racial justice across Scotland through research, policy development, lobbying, campaigning and network-building.
Our mission is to protect, enhance and promote the rights of Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across all areas of life in Scotland, strengthening their social, economic and political capital, particularly for those most at risk of disadvantage.
The Role
As Executive Director, you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, policy development, office and staff management, financial control, stakeholder relationships and Company Secretary duties. You will ensure delivery of annual work plans, contractual compliance and organisational sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy, Research and Policy Development: Provide strategic direction, delivering CRER’s vision, aims and objectives; lead development and execution of strategy with staff and Board, setting policy, research and advocacy priorities.
- Governance and Operational Management: Act as Company Secretary; oversee OSCR compliance; support the Board’s duties through guidance and information; prepare annual budgets; ensure sound financial management; oversee management accounts and annual reports; maintain infrastructure and regulatory compliance; implement risk management; develop funding applications and tender responses.
- Staff Leadership and Development: Lead and line-manage a motivated team; maintain and apply the CRER Policies and Procedures Handbook consistently.
- Stakeholder Relations and Public Relations: Manage external relationships with BME organisations, third sector, government, funders, academia, and parliamentarians; represent CRER in strategic discussions, public events, media, and on social media platforms.
- Other Duties: Any additional tasks required for effective organisational functioning.
Key Details
- Job Title: Executive Director
- Salary: £67,000 per annum
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
- Location: Hybrid home/office (minimum three days per week in our Glasgow City Centre office, with occasional travel across Scotland). Support with required relocation costs available.
Person specification:
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Expertise in strategic, anti-racist approaches to race equality
- Strong oral and written communication with diverse audiences
- Ability to interpret complex social policy and devise effective interventions for Black minority ethnic communities in Scotland
- Current awareness of developments in the race equality arena
- Lived experience of racialisation, applied to policy and practice
- Senior leadership with strategic planning and business implementation
- Proven track record in securing varied funding and managing charity finances and governance
- Skilled in report writing, research, presentations and policy influence
- Commitment to CRER’s mission, aims and values
- Relationship-building and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Strategic, analytical thinker who works well under pressure and exercises sound judgement
- Flexible team player with initiative
- Highly motivated self-starter driven to advance racial equality in Scotland
While prior experience in the above areas gained in a Scottish context would be desirable, CRER is keen to appoint the best person for the role wherever they may currently be, so long as they have the right to work in the UK.
The information pack can be found attached to this advert which includes details on how to apply. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at Harris Hill via the apply button with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd September 2025.
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, and will endeavour to promote equality for all candidates, in line with the protected characteristics and requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
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FREELANCE CONTRACT DETAILS
Role Title: Engagement and Communications Lead
Reports to: Programmes Director
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Location: Hybrid
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Total Contract Days: 40 days at £250 per day
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Working days: 2-3 days per week
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Contract Budget: : £10,000 with opportunity for extension.
IN A NUTSHELL
Would you like to drive and support the development of Stour Trust's narrative, story telling, communucations and engagments? The organisation is an at exciting stage have delivered a wide range of projects within land justice, civic power and policy.
You will be a key asset in project development, design and delivery and will work with the team to ensure that activities are executed.
Organisation Profile
Stour Trust CIC is a social enterprise which aims to improve the social and economic lives and wellbeing of local people by innovating new models of community-led regeneration through provision of genuinely affordable housing, community, work and cultural spaces. We seek to:
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Democratise access to built space and assets through influencing policies to deliver racial, social and economic justice for under-represented communities.
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Remove the disconnect between local communities and the buildings/assets that exist within them to serve the common good.
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Support the development of art and creative practice across communities, partnering with educational institutions, local organisations and government stakeholders to meet this vision.
SCOPE
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead on Stour Trust's website redevelopment, liaising with our freelance web designer, freelance copywriters and other parties as needed.
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Build Stour Trust’s key resource and information bank for the organisation's communication output to be used for websites, funding and events.
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Lead on collating relevant research, legacy and archived work, frameworks, guides and case studies.
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Develop key comms messaging for Stour Trust's social media platforms.
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Support copy and narrative writing for the organisation's mission areas..
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Support Stour Trust's three strategic project areas: Land & Spatial Justice, Racial & Economic Justice and Policy.
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Develop project delivery frameworks and timelines to support clear accountability and communication for projects, using project management tools
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Develop simple pitch decks, posters, case studies and proposals for partners or collaborators and manage sub-contractors as needed.
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Support key partnerships and relationships keeping the team up to date on key events.
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Attend relevant in-person and virtual meetings and sessions to support the team.
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Manage a small budget in relation to projects including website development.
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Support other areas of Stour Trust's work.
We encourage applications with lived experience and/or from under-represented communities to apply.
Please send an expression of interest by 28th September 2025 including:
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Up to 300 word text of what Land Justice means to you
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Short links or examples of previous work ( even if this is from your recent education, volunteering or community projects)
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When you can start the contract
We will be reviewing applicants as we receive them.
We are genuinely interested in your approach, engagement and contribution to Land and Spatial Justice and the intersectionality of this work. This includes curation of events, knowledge exchange or thought pieces. If you are interested in leading or holding space for these themes, do state this within your EOI as other opportunities to support this work may arise. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this proposal.
The Royal Historical Society seeks to appoint an Events and Academic Engagement Officer (0.6 FTE) to join its professional Office based at University College London. The post will help support and develop the Society’s activities with a particular focus on academic and training events, networking for members of the Society, and scholarly communications.
The Events and Academic Engagement Officer will lead for the RHS Office on the planning, organisation and successful running of all events (lectures, workshops, training, departmental visits and other formats) run by the Society, both in-person and online, working with other members of the Office and the Society’s governing Council.
As Academic Engagement Officer, the post-holder will be the first point of contact for selected holders of RHS research funding: overseeing and developing communication of project work for the benefit of the wider historical community. Academic engagement also involves a principal role in the communication and promotion of the Society’s work, and that of the wider historical profession
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