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Due to educational commitments and a strategic review of our services, our Founding Director is stepping back from leading the organisation. This creates an exciting opportunity for a Managing Director to join a women-led movement shaped by lived experience.
Working closely with the Founder, Board, and team, you will take the lead in implementing our strategy, turning vision into action, and ensuring our work is sustainable, impactful, and ready to grow. You will play a central role in securing financial stability, strengthening income streams, and building a resilient organisation for the future.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced leader who can strengthen systems, processes, and team culture, while supporting and developing a small, dedicated team. This role is not just about leadership, but about working alongside others - someone who is human, approachable, and a genuine team player.
You will value collaboration and co-production and feel comfortable working in a culture rooted in trust, flexibility, and compassion. You will bring the confidence to represent the organisation externally, alongside the humility to listen, learn, and grow with the team.
This UK-based, remote role sits within a small, friendly organisation committed to reflection, learning, and continual improvement. You will help shape how we evolve, ensuring we deliver safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and gender-sensitive support for women affected by their own or someone else's gambling addiction.
We are seeking someone who aligns with our values, understands the realities women face in a male-dominated space, and can lead with humanity and humility.
The Managing Director will be accountable for:
- Strategic direction
- Financial sustainability
- Safeguarding and risk oversight
- Commissioner relationships
- Organisational culture and values
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead development and delivery of the 3-year strategic plan.
- Ensure organisational growth aligns with mission and peer-led ethos.
- Identify opportunities for funding, partnerships and influence.
- Ensure services evolve in line with women’s needs and policy context.
Governance & Risk Oversight
- Maintain oversight of safeguarding and clinical governance.
- Ensure robust risk management and compliance systems are in place.
- Report quarterly to the Board on performance, finance and risk.
- Ensure Delegated Authority Framework is implemented effectively.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Financial Sustainability
- Accountable for organisational budget and reserves strategy.
- Oversee funding pipeline and income diversification.
- Negotiate and sign contracts within Board-approved limits.
- Ensure staffing model remains financially sustainable.
Leadership & Organisational Culture
- Lead and support staff team.
- Maintain trauma-informed, women-centred organisational culture.
- Ensure appropriate delegation and clear accountability.
- Protect staff wellbeing and prevent executive overload.
External Representation & Influence
- Represent the organisation with commissioners, funders and partners.
- Build relationships with VCSE organisations, OHID, NHSE, ICBs, Local Authorities and sector bodies.
- Position the organisation as a credible specialist provider.
- Support policy and influence activity at strategic level.
Board Relationship
- Work closely with the Chair
- Provide clear and transparent reporting.
- Support Board development and portfolio governance.
- Ensure Board receives timely information on risk and performance.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience within VCSE, health or social care.
- Experience in women-specific services.
- Experience managing budgets and financial sustainability including evidence of successful fundraising and income diversification.
- Experience working with statutory commissioners.
- Experience overseeing safeguarding in complex services.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in addiction, gambling harm or mental health sectors.
- Experience within CIC or charity governance structures.
- Experience influencing policy or commissioning frameworks.
- Understanding and appreciation of lived experience communities and peer support spaces
Essential Skills
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Financial acumen
- Strong governance understanding
- Stakeholder diplomacy
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Crisis management capability
- Clear written and verbal communication
We kindly ask applicants to avoid submitting AI generated responses to encourage a real sense of who you are.
Our operational days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. We operate flexibly but our regular team meetings are held on a Wednesday and this role is expected to be accessible for our staff within these days.
Please complete the questions within word count alongside a CV to be considered for the role.
Short listed applicants will be asked to submit a 3 minute video on a values based topic as part of the interview process.
We stand alongside women impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling and create space for healing, connection and confidence.
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Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week (job share/part-time considered)
Salary: £32,700 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased
Overall job purpose
The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.
They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.
The Partnerships Officer will support regional teams and communities to scope and develop projects, supporting feasibility, options and project development work as well as business planning, project management and funding. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Monday 18 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International department of World Horse Welfare is responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategy in Lower and Middle Income countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible. An important part of the strategy is to increase the size and scope of the international programme.
We are seeking an International Programme Officer to join the team and support and develop the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in developing countries. As the organisation begins to work more closely with the human development sector and raise its profile at government and institutional levels, this role will be influential in developing relationships and seeking funding opportunities to support the expansion of World Horse Welfare’s overseas activities.
This is a UK-based remote position. Candidates must be resident in the UK, have the legal right to work in the UK, and be able to travel internationally when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaison: Staying informed on the development sector and identifying potential opportunities to work with other organisations or donors. Reporting to the department and partners on programme matters and initiatives.
- Influencing: Represent World Horse Welfare with key stakeholders in project countries, including local and national government, academic institutions, official bodies, such as OIE and FAO, other human development institutions including EC, local organisations and the private sector.
- Management: Manage and support local partner organisations, regional coordinators, consultants and professional volunteers.
- Project Management: Support our partner organisations in the design and management of projects in designated countries including budgeting, financial management and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities relevant to project countries and support local partner organisations to submit funding applications.
- Knowledge: Increase and share learning about project countries concerning working equids, animal welfare and the human development sector.
About you:
You will have experience in monitoring projects, managing budgets and working with diverse stakeholders in varied cultural contexts. You can identify practical, locally appropriate solutions and manage complex or remote operations effectively. Skilled in project planning, communications and using digital tools, you also work flexibly, can travel independently when needed, and bring a respected, values-led approach aligned with our mission. Knowledge of equine health and welfare and experience in handling and husbandry is desirable.
What we offer:
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
- Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
- 20 days holiday pro rata increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and a shutdown between Christmas and new year.
- Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
The Research Officer supports Kinship in building a strong and coordinated evidence base about kinship families, and ensures our influencing work is grounded in real experience.
The role supports the design, delivery and communication of high-quality research, insights and evaluation that shapes policy, practice and service development. It also supports the coordination and operational delivery of research and practice activity, helping ensure projects, networks and events run effectively and that insights are shared across the organisation and the wider sector.
They will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Policy, Programmes, Peer Support and Communications. It will ensure that research and insight are gathered and used consistently and that the experiences of kinship carers, particularly those from underserved communities, are central to our work. This role could be hybrid or remote.
Key responsibilities include:
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Design and deliver qualitative and quantitative research that improves understanding of kinship families’ needs, experiences and outcomes.
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Lead data collection through surveys, interviews, focus groups and desk research.
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Carry out analysis using suitable methods to produce accurate and meaningful insight.
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Ensure research reflects the diversity of kinship carers, including carers from ethnic minority communities, mixed heritage families, informal kinship carers and carers experiencing additional barriers.
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Maintain strong ethical standards and follow GDPR requirements.
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Developing and supporting participatory research methods with carers, children and young people.
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Support evaluation of Kinship services including peer support, training and digital programmes.
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Develop tools and approaches that help gather feedback and evidence of outcomes.
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Analyse programme data to highlight trends, gaps and opportunities.
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Provide evidence that strengthens Kinship policy positions and external influencing activity.
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Contribute data and insight to briefings, consultation responses and reports.
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Support opportunities for kinship carers to participate in research in a respectful and inclusive way.
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Manage the Kinship Professionals’ Network and the Kinship Care Researchers’ Network, working with the Practice Lead to plan and schedule meetings, coordinate agendas, record and minute meetings and share insights across the organisation.
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Support the planning and delivery of research and practice events, from consultations to knowledge exchange events.
Essential requirements include:
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Experience completing mixed methods research including design, fieldwork, analysis and reporting.
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Experience working in a research, evaluation or insight role in a charity, academic or public sector setting.
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Experience producing accessible research outputs for different audiences.
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Experience engaging with underrepresented communities and understanding barriers to participation.
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Experience of kinship care or social care research in the UK or comparable settings
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Excellent project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with experience of R or equivalent statistical languages.
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: 11.59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026
- First interview: w/c 27 April 2026 (online)
- Second interview: w/c 4 May 2026 (if required)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Research Officer by sending a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page). The deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Don’t go over 2 pages on your CV and 1 page on your covering letter.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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The role
Sepsis is one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death, yet many people don’t recognise the signs early enough. This role is about changing that through compelling communication.
We’re looking for an exceptional writer and storyteller who can turn life-saving messages into content people engage with.
This is a hands-on role for someone with 2+ years’ experience. You’ll create content that reaches new audiences and drives awareness of sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s work.
You’ll be part of a small, passionate team, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications Lead, and Digital Media Officer.
About you
· Compelling writer and storyteller
· Proactive, creative, and organised
· Comfortable managing multiple priorities
· Confident engaging with online communities
· Collaborative with excellent relationship skills
· Committed to inclusive, accessible communications
What you’ll do
· Write and edit high-quality content across paid/organic social, web, email, and campaigns
· Relaunch and grow our TikTok
· Turn real-life stories into educational case studies
· Plan and schedule content across channels
· Manage and engage our social media communities
· Track performance and use insights to improve results
· Deliver email campaigns that drive support
· Contribute to internal comms and ensure consistency
What you’ll bring
Essential
· 2+ years in a content or communications role
· Experienced writing for social, web, and email
· Skilled managing social channels and online communities
· Care about clarity, tone, and detail
· Able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content
· Familiar with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress (or similar)
· Experience growing engagement and understanding analytics
· Basic knowledge of SEO
Desirable
· Basic image and video editing skills
· Eye for design and visual storytelling
· Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
· Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM
· Experience in charity, not-for-profit, or health sectors
Why us
We’re a small team doing big things. You’ll own your work, be supported to do it well, and see the real impact – helping save lives.
Our Employment Benefits include:
· 27 Days annual leave excluding bank holiday rising to 32 with service
· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Generous CPD Allowance
· Flexible working arrangements
This is a home based role with occasional travel to London/Birmingham/Manchester.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering letter by 1st May telling us why this role excites you and what you’d bring to the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May
About GLAN
GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations.
Our vision is justice across borders.
We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.
We currently work across three key focus areas:
- Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
- Environment and Climate Litigation
- Abuses in Value Chains
About the role
The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
- Lead the Senior Leadership team in the implementation of our revised organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Ensure organisation-wide financial oversight and operational business planning.
- Provide guidance and support to GLAN’s team.
- Deputise for the CEO when necessary and take ownership of high-level decision-making.
Operational oversight
- Maintain operational oversight so that legal, advocacy, funding and finance align with GLAN’s organisational strategy.
- Oversee and facilitate the flow of information between the legal and operational teams so that our legal case works aligns with finances, commitments to funders, team capacity, and communications plans.
- Ensure that systems enable on-going monitoring of expenditure so that fundraising and finance are aware of gaps/underspends.
- Help ensure cases/teams are sufficiently resourced in terms of staff capacity.
- Ensure joined up working, and provide strategic guidance when challenges arise.
People and culture
- Provide strong leadership to ensure a professional and healthy working culture.
- Build on GLAN’s existing commitments to a working culture that is in line with our values, overseeing team-wide consistency to HR line-management, 1:1’s, annual 360 reviews and performance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development and staff feedback.
- Ensure policies on anti-racism, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
- Support the embedding of GLAN’s values across GLAN’s work.
- Oversee relationship and dialogue between GLAN’s SLT and Trade Union representatives.
Governance and Board relationships
- Lead on ensuring that GLAN is compliant with our legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR and employment law obligations.
- Ensure we have all necessary policies in place and take the lead on coordinating the establishment and review of existing and further policies. Oversee the regular review of GLAN’s risk management frameworks and our risk register.
- Oversee GLAN’s governance structures (internal reporting, Board meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Financial oversight
- Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
- Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
- Ensure best practices are followed and financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Operations
- Ensure the smooth running of IT, data protection, office management. Managing relationships with our external providers.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership roles, delivering successful organisational financial oversight- with expertise in business planning and complex project management.
- Demonstrable experience of high-level budgeting, forecasting, auditing, proven accountability for ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 year’s line management experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail.
- Sound judgement, risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly.
- Strong collaborative approach, ability to work across teams, offer guidance to other senior level staff, and clear people management skills.
- Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in the charity sector.
- Understanding of UK charity law and governance, including experience with Board of Trustees.
- Aptitude in decision making and problem solving, and confidence in providing guidance to boards and CEO.
- Warm, people-centred and positive approach.
- Emotionally intelligent, able to self-reflect, be honest and conduct open conversations with sensitivity.
- Solution-orientated, able to anticipate and resolve challenges.
- Strong alignment with GLAN’s values and our mission.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and committed to GLAN’s ongoing anti-racist learning and practice.
- Commitment to developing an organisational culture in which our team thrives and we can achieve meaningful impact in our work.
- Ability to handle difficult situations and handle confidential information.
- Ability to balance GLAN’s operational priorities with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations.
- Previous experience working in a human rights or environmental protection focussed setting.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership .
- Experience of supporting culture building.
- Experience of working to decolonial commitments.
- Experience of delivering organisational change programmes.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
- Commitment to equity, learning and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
- Fundraising experience.
- Accountancy qualification, Leadership or management qualifications, Project management qualifications e.g. Prince2
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.
Our values
Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.
Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing.
Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can.
Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence.
Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.
How to apply
To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.
GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
We are the leading kinship care charity supporting more than 15,000 kinship carers across England and Wales each year. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. They care for more than 141,000 children in England and Wales, double the number in foster care, but feel isolated and need help. By supporting, advising and informing kinship carers, and campaigning together for fairer services, we are changing lives and changing the system.
Kinship’s peer support and community work, supported by Department for Education funding, helps kinship carers feel connected, less isolated and better supported by building local, carer-led peer support groups and strengthening wider community networks.
Our delivery model prioritises proactive outreach and sustainable growth through a volunteer model.
The team works in communities to bring kinship carers together, support and train volunteer group leaders, and grow groups to a point where they are sustainable and independent (ideally within 6 months). Sustainable means able to thrive without direct staff involvement or attendance. A central ‘Hub’ team then provides ongoing remote support, training and connection.
This role provides the operational grip to plan, deliver and continuously improve this work, while evidencing impact through robust data monitoring, reporting and clear storytelling.
Key responsibilities include:
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Accountable for the set-up, growth and transition of peer support groups to independence supported by the Hub, using clear milestones and support plans.
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Responsible for ensuring volunteer group leaders have high-quality training, guidance and ongoing coaching to deliver safe, supportive peer spaces.
- Responsible for embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches and clear boundaries across all peer support activity.
- Responsible for managing external delivery partners or commissioned provision to support growth in specific communities, ensuring quality and delivery to agreed standards.
- Accountable for the identification and nurture of new group leaders and volunteers, ensuring groups are welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
- Accountable for ensuring a proactive outreach approach that builds relationships with kinship carers and local partners, prioritising under-served areas and communities, ensuring that learning is captured and shared across the team to build further confidence and competence in supporting under-served communities (minoritised ethnic kinship carers).
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
Essential requirements include:
- Experience leading peer support, community development, volunteering or relational support services at scale.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of evaluating the impact of services and projects.
- Proven track record of growing and sustaining community-based groups or networks, including supporting leaders and volunteers to independence.
- Experience embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches, with clear boundaries, risk management and inclusive practice.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 9am
- First interview: Wednesday 29 or Thursday 30 April 2026 (online)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Planning and Delivery Manager by sending a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages). The deadline is 9am on Monday 20 April 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
• Please tailor your CV to highlight how your experience aligns with the essential requirements for this role.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack.
• Keep your cover letter clear - use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action Medical Research is the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick babies and children. We’re on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures. A UK-wide charity, we’ve been funding medical breakthroughs for over 70 years, helping to beat polio, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy. Our work is now needed more than ever. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit an Individual Giving Officer (internally titled Direct Marketing Officer – Individual Giving) to join the Direct Marketing Team. In this exciting new role, you will support the delivery of our Individual Giving programme to help recruit and steward supporters through regular giving, lottery, payroll and cash giving programmes.
You’ll be responsible for creating compelling content that inspires people to support our work, while also working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the smooth planning, delivery, and analysis of campaigns across multiple channels—including direct mail, face-to-face, and digital.
The ideal candidate will bring direct marketing experience, preferably within the charity sector, along with excellent creative and project management skills, and a genuine passion for helping to save and change children’s lives through medical research.
Action Medical Research funds a range of medical research, including genetic, stem cell and, in some cases, animal research. The use of animals is limited and only permitted where no alternative methods are available, and all research is conducted in accordance with strict UK regulations and welfare standards. The majority of the projects we fund do not involve animals. Full details can be found in our research policies on our website.
If you have not heard from us by 29 April 2026, then unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted for interview.
To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting statement showing how you meet the skills and experience outlined in the person specification.
If you have not heard from us by 29 April 2026, then unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted for interview.
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About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – places where we want nature and people to flourish together. These living, protected landscapes are vital to the UK’s nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable farming and wellbeing.
We work collaboratively and inclusively to ensure these treasured places are protected, restored, and accessible to all. Our policy work is central to this mission – and we’re looking for a proficient and motivated individual to help shape and drive it forward.
About the Role
As a Nature-based Solutions Officer you will support the delivery of the National Landscapes Association’s Nature-based Solutions programme, working closely with the Head of Nature-based Solutions to develop projects, partnerships and investment opportunities across the National Landscapes network.
You will help build a strong pipeline of investable nature-based solutions projects, support National Landscapes teams to design, develop and deliver high-quality initiatives aligned to national policy and market opportunities.
You will play a key role in translating strategic ambition into practical delivery, providing coordination, technical support and stakeholder engagement across a range of projects and programmes.
About you
We are looking for someone who is;
- A dynamic and enthusiastic team player, someone who is up for a creative challenge and will work well with others to find innovative solutions.
- An active listener, able to analyse and reflect the views and needs of others without letting your own opinions or ego get in the way.
- Dedicated to your own self learning and improvement, both for the success of the team and your own career. You maximise opportunities offered to you, and you will be excited to share resources that you find useful, and help others to access these as well.
- Comfortable with the uncertain, and excited by a space that is always changing and evolving.
- Open, honest, and encouraging, keen to work as part of a team that champions emotional awareness, kindness, and compassion.
This role is varied, exciting, and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to attend industry events, workshops, and webinars regularly. It is important that you are willing and able to maximise these opportunities and drive your own self-development as well as grow and evolve with the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Project and programme delivery; develop and deliver projects, coordinate a programme of activities, develop project proposals, funding applications and delivery plans and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the above.
- Pipeline development and technical support; identify and develop investable projects, develop supporting resources, provide practical project support to National Landscapes teams, and stay informed on emerging policy, market mechanisms and best practice.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnerships; engage with stakeholders, building on relationships, contribute to workshops events and forums, and, support the development of partnership materials and communications.
- Data, evidence and reporting; support the collection and analysis of data, develop reporting outputs, maintain oversight of project pipelines, tracking progress and identifying risks or opportunities.
- Team support and collaboration; Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
See the role description for more information.
Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.
Please apply by submitting a short CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter (no more than two pages) which addresses the person specification criteria in the attached role description.
Interviews will be held online for short-listed candidates.
Lead and champion activity, working with National Landscapes, to protect and restore the UK's most outstanding landscapes.



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About This Job
This is an exciting training role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible for assuring that First Responder training supported through ACCT UK for the Army Cadets is delivered in accordance with appropriate national governing bodies or appropriate awarding bodies, and that the appropriate qualifications are recorded on Westminster.
We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and lead on medical planning policy, process and assurance being completed.
Essential Skill
· Be an experienced trainer with a minimum of a Level 4 Teaching Qualification
· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
· Have knowledge of the requirements of awarding bodies for the delivery of first responder
· Have a sound understanding of the role of medical support in the Army Cadets.
· Understand the legislative requirements for First Aid provision as set out by the HSE.
· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 26th April 2026.
Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 11th May 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, Right to Work check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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This is a a unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to support the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.
The ABM is a small but growing national charity. To support our expanding activity, we are creating a new role that provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the organisation. The Team Support Officer will ensure the smooth running of core processes while also assisting colleagues working across all functions, including but not limited to, fundraising, communications, training, governance, and events.
This new post integrates and expands on previous administrative functions, providing flexible operational support across all areas of ABM’s work. It replaces the former Administrator and Admin Assistant roles, bringing together core administrative functions with additional capacity to support ABM’s strategic growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Evolve Counselling is a long‑established Cambridgeshire charity providing professional, affordable mental‑health support to individuals, organisations and communities. Each year, Evolve delivers thousands of counselling sessions through a team of trained, accredited counsellors working across the East of England region.
Our mission is to deliver counselling services to adults at the lowest possible cost, wherever possible seeking to subsidise sessions for those on low incomes. We do this through a mixed model of commissioned services, private counselling, and grant‑supported provision. By working to grow and foster a membership body of professional counsellors, Evolve strives to improve access to quality counselling and psychotherapy for all, and to create a positive working environment for those in the profession.
The CEO role provides strategic and operational leadership to drive Evolve’s growth, sustainability and impact. The position delivers effective organisational management, high‑quality service delivery, robust governance, regulatory compliance, and a positive staff culture. Working in conjunction with the board, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the organisation’s future, ensuring that Evolve remains a trusted, quality and sustainable source of mental health support for years to come.
Following several years of successful internal stabilisation—strengthening governance, staffing, and operational systems—the charity is ready to enter a critical period of transformation and growth. Our current CEO plans to retire in September 2026, having laid strong foundations for what must come next.
Our new CEO will lead Evolve into this next phase—strengthening partnerships, expanding referral pathways, stabilising revenue streams, and championing accessible counselling across our communities.
CEO
- Salary for FTE: £62,000 - £75,000 dependant on experience
- 38 hours a week over 5 days (flexibility for right candidate)
- Home-based with travel for events and meetings
Reporting into the Board of Trustees, we are seeking an inspirational CEO for the PDA Society, who can lead with humility and curiosity, empowering and supporting our staff along the journey. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity and its staff and volunteers, and will oversee the development of our training products, research and support services, whilst ensuring sustainable growth in impact and income.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted enterprise within the PDA community with a strong mission and a committed, values driven team. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving the lives of PDAers and their families. You will be energetic, creative and bring new ideas for enhancing the charity’s reputation, through nurturing existing relationships and developing new ones to achieve the charities goals. Our ideal candidate will have lived experience of autism, PDA or other neurodivergence although this is not essential.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 22nd April 2026
Interviews with Trustees: April / May 2026
Our mission is to improve the lives of PDA children, PDA adults and their families. We are working hard to build awareness and understanding.
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We are looking for a part time Fundraising & Development Lead to join a small, ambitious global charity and play a critical role in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations to deliver innovative development initiatives.
The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.
This is a remote working role.
The charity
An ambitious, fast paced and passionate global development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact. A small charity having a big impact, with an innovative start up culture with staff in the UK and Europe . This role will report into the Director and work closely with another part time highly experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser.
The Role
This is a new business focused role, where you will be required to build a high value pipeline of suitable donors and develop and deliver compelling high value bids for support.
Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.
Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.
The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.
Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more. Please note the post must be based in the UK.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Department: COO’s Office
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £115,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Chief Executive and Council Chair
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to help lead the organisation through the next phase of its development. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Council Chair, Phil Garrigan, and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the COO will play a critical role in driving organisational transformation and delivery. This will ensure NFCC is well positioned to achieve its ambitious new three-year strategy and delivery plan, including preparations for the proposed College of Fire and Rescue in 2029.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional, responsive and agile organisation that is focused on making a real difference to public safety.
NFCC is a charity and membership organisation dedicated to making communities safer by providing national leadership, coordination and professional expertise across UK fire and rescue services. Working at NFCC offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to public safety, national resilience and the continuous improvement of an essential public service.
Operating at the intersection of operational practice, policy, assurance and system leadership, NFCC supports fire and rescue services to collaborate effectively, respond to complex and emerging risks, and maintain the highest professional standards. We work closely with government, regulators, emergency service partners and sector stakeholders to ensure that the collective voice of fire and rescue leaders is influential, credible and evidence-led.
As a values-driven organisation and registered charity, NFCC is committed to ethical leadership, transparency and public benefit. We foster a culture that is inclusive, collaborative and rooted in service to communities. Our people are trusted professionals, empowered to lead, innovate and deliver meaningful impact, supported by robust governance, assurance and accountability frameworks.
NFCC is a modern, agile organisation with a fully remote workforce. This enables us to attract and retain talented individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, while supporting flexible, inclusive and high-performing ways of working. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, professional development and continuous learning, recognising that our effectiveness depends on the capability, integrity and commitment of our people.
Joining NFCC means working on issues of national significance, influencing the future of fire and rescue services, and helping to strengthen the resilience and safety of the communities we serve. If you are motivated by public service and professional excellence, have a strong focus on delivery and impact, and bring experience in leading business transformation and organisational change, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to operate at the highest level of leadership.
The Selection Process
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience we need, please do look at the Job description on the NFCC website.
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter setting out how they can meet the requirements set out in the job description. Please email this to the Recruitment mailbox (details found on the NFCC Website) by 23rd April 2026.
Tests for shortlisted candidates are likely to be Week commencing 4th May 2026
Interviews taking place on the 18th & 19th May 2026
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
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