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The Events and Marketing Officer will play a crucial supporting role in promoting the work of the Sutton Trust – including its research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories – to external audiences through our events and marketing. This is a newly created role, introduced to expand our capacity and significantly grow our roster of external events in the Trust's 30th anniversary year.

The postholder will work alongside the Marketing and Events Manager to create, coordinate and maintain our event schedule. They will need excellent skills in organisation, project planning and communication to support the delivery of both online and in-person events, many of which will focus around the 30th anniversary in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to create and deliver engaging events to maximise our impact and influence with key stakeholder audiences. The postholder will also support brand and marketing activity across the charity, bringing creativity, an eye for detail and a strong audience focus to all of our branded materials.

Main duties

Event support

• Take a lead on a range of Sutton Trust in-person events and webinars, many of which will focus around research reports and government policy. This includes creating detailed briefings, managing relationships with speakers and stakeholders, working with venues and suppliers and promoting events through channels, including social media, newsletters and email invites to maximise engagement.
• Support with the development of our series of events for the Sutton Trust's 30th anniversary. This may involve events in parliament, part conferences and wider events with universities and corporate partners.
• Maintain an events calendar that can be used across the organisation.
• Manage the recording of event information and engagement on Salesforce.
• Manage digital engagement, uploading of events to the Sutton Trust YouTube channel and maximising viewership through promoting them to our audiences.
• Create detailed event evaluation reports for internal stakeholders and funders.

Marketing

• Advise and support colleagues across the organisation with marketing activity including use of Sutton Trust brand guidelines, Campaign Monitor and Canva.
• Work with the Marketing and Events Manager to further strengthen the Sutton Trust brand, including the updated tone of voice and messaging and new visual elements.
• Support with the proofing and production of cross-Trust marketing materials, including items for Programmes and Development teams.
• Support with the management and development of Sutton Trust email communications through Campaign Monitor.

Other

• Regularly update Communications and Research stakeholder lists as needed.
• Work with colleagues to maintain communications and content planning grids.
• Track and assess event engagement across different marketing platforms, including newsletters and social media.
• Write copy as required.
• Keep up to date with events in the sector.
• Feed into the wider work of the Research and Communications team.
• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Experience in event delivery, including in-person, online and hybrid events (even if in a voluntary role)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of different audiences and stakeholders
• A strong understanding of event management, including an awareness of the importance of briefing documents, relationship management, supplier management, event promotion and event logistics
• An understanding of the importance of branding and brand development
• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• An understanding of how to use Canva and email platforms (such as Campaign Monitor) to support with marketing activity (desirable)

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
• Has first-class interpersonal skills
• Is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• Is eligible to work in the UK

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, fixed-term 18-month contract
• Salary: £33,700 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events/meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies
• A DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 23:59 on Sunday 6th September, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday 22nd September, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Thursday 1st October.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

This is an exciting new opportunity to help empower young people aged 8–16 to take action, build confidence and develop new skills through our youth-led programmes in schools.

The Programmes Executive will play a key role in supporting our community of primary and secondary schools throughout the school year. You will help design and deliver Bite Back in Schools, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for young people, their teachers and their schools whilst making sure the programme achieves meaningful impact.

Alongside day-to-day programme delivery, you will contribute to a range of initiatives across the organisation, including supporting an exciting collaboration with the School Food Project and helping to coordinate and support wider organisational events such as our youth residentials.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, is proactive and adaptable, and is ready to learn and grow at a leading youth-led health charity. You’ll be motivated by helping young people turn their ideas into action and seeing the difference that makes in schools and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme delivery 

• Schedule and organise visits to schools, agreeing agendas with the schools in advance to include meeting pupils and teachers, leading feedback sessions and focus groups and supporting the development of their social action campaigns. 

• Schedule and deliver assemblies with primary and secondary schools participating in the programme, coordinating with our Bite Back ambassadors.

• Support the School Ambassadors with travel logistics as they deliver assemblies in schools across England and Scotland.

• Deliver training and webinars for schools where necessary. 

• Maintain and regularly update programme management software and associated data to ensure accurate and up to date information for all participating primary schools.

• Ensure successful end-to-end support for the 5+ primary schools participating in the programme throughout the 26/27 school year.

• Celebrate and share examples of best practice and impactful social action projects amongst our community of schools. 

Relationship management 

• Provide ongoing support to both primary and secondary schools throughout their time on the programme, building strong working relationships with participating schools. 

• Support communication with all primary schools, providing a point of contact for the coordinator and lead teacher in each school. 

• Support monitoring and evaluation through creation of surveys, ensuring completion of baseline and end of year surveys, and analysis of data submitted (working with our Impact & Evaluation Manager).

• Provide timely responses to school queries and alert the Programmes Manager of any potential risks.

• Proactively seek feedback from teachers and young people on our programmes.

• Ensure opportunities for schools to engage in at least two one-on-one meetings with our team during the school year. 

• Build productive relationships with programme partners.

Project support 

• Help coordinate our relationship with our partners in The School Food Project, including Chefs in Schools, School Food Matters, Food Foundation & Jamie Oliver’s Group.

• Support the national rollout of the Bite Back in Schools Primary programme, translating insights and evidence from two successful pilot programmes into engaging assemblies and high-quality resources that drive effective programme delivery and impact.

• Provide support to Programme Manager in the delivery of projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope.

• Provide ad hoc input to evolving organisational requirements as directed by senior team members.

Event support 

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of Bite Back events throughout the year, including travelling as required to meet the operational needs of the Youth teams.

• Coordinate the logistical arrangements for youth residential events, including travel, accommodation and other practical requirements.

• Contribute to event planning and preparation, including resource ordering, coordination and ensuring all materials are organised and available in advance.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate would have the following:

Essential

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at the individual level and in representation of the organisation.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent time management, ability to manage competing priorities and attention to detail.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and language to resonate with different audiences.

• A willingness to build relationships across sectors, with young people and adults.

• Experience of creating resources which are engaging for young people.

• Experience of youth facilitation and/or delivering training.

• Experience in presenting and delivering content, ideally to young people such as an educational, heritage or other  setting, for example such as leading assemblies and workshops.

• Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events, including logistics, stakeholder communication, and on-the-day delivery.

• Confident public speaker or willingness to learn.

• Ability to travel across England and Scotland when required (occasional).

Desirable

• Proven experience coordinating programmes in partnership with external stakeholders, fostering strong collaborative relationships to ensure successful delivery and shared outcomes.

• Experience of working with CRM systems.

• Strong understanding of the education sector and experience of working with schools and teachers.

• Experience in drafting compelling copy and uploading content to digital platforms.

• Understanding of youth social action and extracurricular programmes.

• Interest in campaigning, social justice, food, and child health.

• Experience with design tools like Canva. 

THIS ROLE REPORTS TO: HEAD OF COMMERCIAL

ABOUT CYNTHIA SPENCER

Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for people living with life‑limiting illnesses across West Northamptonshire, as well as vital support for their families. Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity raises additional funds to sustain and develop these essential services. We are on an ambitious journey to grow our income, strengthen community relationships and ensure specialist care is available for everyone who needs it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Online Sales Lead to join our Commercial team and support the development of sustainable income for specialist end‑of‑life care. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the role will support the growth and day‑to‑day operation of the charity’s online commercial activities, maximising income while delivering excellent customer experience.

This role will be central to the set‑up and development of our online retail operation, including researching and selecting online marketplaces, establishing processes, creating product listings, developing pricing and stock management approaches, training volunteers and supporting the launch of the online service.

Working to online sales targets and net profitability, the postholder will source appropriate donated products from retail stores and other avenues, promoting them online to achieve the highest return while pricing accurately and competitively.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, set‑up and launch of online sales platforms and marketplaces.
• Establish and maintain online accounts, payment systems, product categories, postage options and operating procedures.
• Develop end‑to‑end sales processes covering stock receipt, assessment, listing, sale, dispatch, returns and after‑sales service.
• Set and maintain standards for pricing, listings, photography, product descriptions and stock management.
• Track sales, income, fees, postage costs, stock levels and channel performance, using insight to recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to grow online income through new marketplaces, digital channels, product ranges and corporate stock donations.
• Work with the Head of Commercial and Marketing Executive to promote online sales through social media.
• Recruit, coordinate, support and train online volunteers.
• Maintain excellent customer service through prompt communication, accurate fulfilment, timely dispatch and positive supporter relationships.
• Ensure all products listed online are high quality, accurately described and supported by clear photographic images.
• Build strong internal relationships across multiple sites.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.

ABOUT YOU – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in retail, sales, e‑commerce or online selling.
• Experience achieving KPIs, targets and profit margins.
• Experience with online sales platforms.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff or volunteers.
• Strong experience of online marketplaces and e‑commerce processes.
• Target‑oriented approach to achieving online income budgets.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent relationship‑building, networking, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to think strategically while focusing on delivery and results.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, online platforms and CRM systems.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Proactive, ambitious and profit‑focused.
• Professional, personable and confident.
• Supportive and coaching approach to volunteers.
• Creative, solutions‑focused and willing to identify new opportunities.
• Empathy with the values and purpose of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within and promote the charity’s values, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and charity activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider organisation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Love data, systems, and donor insight? Step into a pivotal new role powering Cranleigh’s ambitious fundraising growth.

This role will build the systems, data and insight that make high-value fundraising scalable and reliable. As operational lead in a small Development team you'll own CRM, prospect research and gift processing so fundraisers can focus on relationships and income. The post offers the chance to shape a new function at Cranleigh and support Capital and Bursary programmes.

What you'll be doing

You will be the operational engine of the Development & Fundraising team, responsible for maintaining accurate supporter records, ensuring gifts are processed and producing insight that improves donor experience, strengthens stewardship and enables forecasting for campaigns.

You will manage CRM operations and online giving, develop regular performance and financial reports, lead prospect development and donor pipeline work, process and reconcile income with Finance and manage Gift Aid, and turn data into segmentation and recommendations that increase engagement. You will draft and maintain fundraising policies and procedures and liaise with Events colleagues to support donor-facing activity.

What we're looking for

Essential 

We seek practical experience in fundraising operations, CRM or data roles, confidence with complex datasets and CRM systems, strong numeracy and analytical skills, clear communication, discretion with confidential information and a commitment to safeguarding

Desirable 

CRM implementation, prospect research and Gift Aid familiarity. Experience with ToucanTech or iSAMS and familiarity with HMRC Gift Aid rules are advantageous.

About the team

The small, collegiate Development team reports to the Development Director. You will work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Finance, Events and senior leaders to deliver a joined-up donor experience and measurable income growth.

What we offer

•  The opportunity to shape a brand-new operational function from the ground up, turning donor data and insights into transformative campaign success at Cranleigh.

•  Work on an attractive campus in the Surrey Hills within an active day and boarding school community.

•  Competitive benefits package

About us

Cranleigh is an independent day and boarding school based in the Surrey Hills. The school is expanding campus facilities and increasing bursary provision to broaden access to a Cranleigh education.

Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits

For further details about the role and to apply, please click apply which will take you to our website.

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 1st September. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to join our Individual and Legacy Giving Team and play a leading role in shaping the future of legacy fundraising across Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity.

At a pivotal time for legacy giving, this role offers the opportunity to drive significant growth through the development of a compelling new legacy proposition, scaled pipeline development, and the creation of a sector-leading stewardship programme. As part of our new 10-year fundraising strategy, the Legacy Giving Manager will help realise the growing potential of gifts in Wills, delivering insight-led acquisition campaigns and exceptional supporter experiences that inspire long-term support and lasting impact for patients, families and communities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a fundraiser who wants to make a lasting impact, shape the future of legacy giving within a leading NHS charity environment, and contribute to a programme with ambitious plans for growth and sector leadership.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Individual and Legacy Giving to develop and implement an ambitious legacy giving strategy, through a calendar of cross-channel acquisition campaigns, stewardship programmes, including development and delivery of a high-value stewardship vehicle, as well as developing a culture of legacy giving across fundraising thereby contributing to the success of the Fundraising department.
• Increase responses to campaigns and produce detailed reports for all campaigns, including results, testing analysis and recommendations.
• Explore and manage implementation and review of new methods of recruiting and retaining or developing donors and pledgers, including volume-based and relationship-based acquisition, and supporter journey development.
• Provide best-in-class stewardship to Legacy supporters. 

Communication & Networking

• Work across all fundraising teams to develop confidence in legacy fundraising, building and maintaining a culture of legacy fundraising.
• Work with personnel at the hospitals and community healthcare providers to ensure the successful delivery of donor acquisition campaigns.
• Work with the Experience & Engagement team to ensure brand messaging is appropriate.
• Liaise with the Supporter Care function to ensure that all gifts are recorded and receive appropriate acknowledgement within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Data function so that suitable data analysis is carried out in order to inform new approaches and further campaigns.

Decision Making, Planning & Problem Solving

• Provide a creative and proactive approach to developing and implementing new campaigns.
• Effectively manage the campaign budget, as agreed with the Head of Individual & Legacy Giving, allocating resources to achieve maximum value and delivering to agreed timescales.
• Develop new guidelines and procedures when necessary.

Innovation & Portfolio Development

• Strive to deliver continuous improvement and fundraising product development, utilising innovation methodologies.

Service Delivery

• Manage our legacy fundraising activities, including but not limited to, managing free will services, online giving platforms, stewarding legacy pledgers and intenders, providing suggested will wording and other new opportunities as appropriate.
• Manage our legacy administration contractors, ensuring decision making adheres to our delegation of authority schedule, liaising with Foundation colleagues on matters arising, and financial planning and management of our caseload pipeline.

Analysis & Research

• Report, review and statistically analyse past and current performance within the programme to inform future developments and establish ongoing targets.
• Compile result reports using the CRM, digital metrics and other relevant data sources.
• Evaluate all appeals and activities to modify and grow their strategic objectives.

Teamwork, Teaching & Development

• Co-ordinate activity with other fundraising teams and key stakeholders across Fundraising and the Foundation.
• Undertake opportunities for cross-working between teams to build the pipeline to giving.
• Assist the Individual Giving team with other campaigns and special projects as and when necessary.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Individual & Legacy Giving.
• Uphold and promote the department’s core values.

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and multiple projects for self and team members.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills with the ability to communicate fundraising information to a wide audience.
• •Ability to use initiative and make quick decisions under pressure.
• •Ability to work on own initiative to deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• •Motivated by high standards with excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience of working in legacy fundraising.
• Experience of managing and delivering a broad variety of marketing and retention activities from conception to completion, and of measuring and analysing results to ensure continuous improvement.
• Experience of managing a range of agencies and suppliers including digital, creative, media, data and print.
• Experience of building strong working relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Experience of developing and managing budgets to ensure projects meet departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Knowledge and understanding of charity law and data protection regulations

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are supporting an incredible global charity to find a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager to lead the UK legacy marketing programme, while supporting the international legacy marketing strategy across the fundraising markets.

Location:
Surrey - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.

The role:
- Strategy and coordination: Lead the strategy and coordination of the UK and international legacy marketing activity.

- UK legacy marketing delivery: Oversee and deliver UK legacy marketing

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a brilliant health charity on a fantastic Social Media Manager role. This position involves crafting and executing effective social media strategies to enhance visibility, engage audiences, and support the organisation's charitable mission on various digital platforms. This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage social media campaigns aligned with organisational goals.
• Create engaging, inclusive content tailored to diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Monitor social media channels, analyse performance metrics, and optimise strategies for maximum reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand voice.
• Stay current with social media trends, tools, and best practices to innovate content approaches.
• Manage social media advertising and promotional activities, ensuring budget optimisation.
• Foster positive community engagement through timely responses and interactions.

Person Specification

• Experience within a social media role at a not for profit organisation
• Proven experience managing social media channels for organisations, preferably within charitable or non-profit sectors.
• Excellent written communication skills with a flair for creating compelling content.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating organisation and time management skills.
• Creative mindset, open to experimenting with new content formats and tools.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
• Commitment to organisational values centred around community engagement and impact.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 pro rata, for this 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hybrid role, 2 days a week in their Central London office.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Working closely with the Trusts Managers, and the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager, you will lead the teams to secure, and grow, vital funding from trust sources to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally. The role currently leads a team of three.

The Trusts Lead will drive forward the Trusts strategy as well as oversee KPI development and measurement, and budgets for the team. The role is also responsible for account managing a handful of partners, as well as an organisationally significant seven-figure relationship with Postcode Lottery, requiring significant work with stakeholders across Battersea.

The post will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, but in particular with the Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial, the Senior Corporate & Commercial Partnerships Manager, the Senior Fundraising Operations Manager, the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Marketing & Communications teams to collaborate on joint projects and ensure contacts are shared to maximise all opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to further develop an already successful team and make a real difference to the cause of animal welfare.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 20th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): First Round Interviews: week commencing 24th August 2026; Second Round Interviews: week commencing 31st August 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Are you passionate about creating positive opportunities for children and young people? Do you enjoy organising activities, building partnerships and helping families access the support they need?

Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator to join our award-winning Bright Futures Children and Young People's Programme.

In this rewarding role, you will plan and coordinate engaging and inclusive educational, recreational and enrichment activities that help refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and feel connected to their local community.

Location: We have offices in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London.

Hours: 14 hours per week – 2 days a week* (including paid half-hour lunch break).

Salary:  £12,740 (FTE £31,850) for 2 years.

Leave: 26 days per annum Pro Rata plus bank holidays.

Starting Date October 2026.

Responsible to Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager.

*The peak activity periods for this role happen during school half-terms, which means extra hours will be required during these times. In return, we offer full flexibility with Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), allowing you to reclaim your time outside of busy half-term periods. Afterschool club is currently on Wednesdays and you will be expected to attend in person until 6pm. 

Purpose of the Role

The Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator will play a key role in planning, coordinating, delivering and monitoring educational, recreational and enrichment activities as part of our award-winning Bright Futures Children’s and Young People’s Programme. Working closely with the Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager, Primary Teacher, external partners and volunteers, the post holder will ensure the provision of engaging, inclusive and memorable opportunities. In addition, they will support the delivery of RAK Bright Futures After School Club and Supplementary School and contribute to education-related casework for children and young people and monitoring and evaluation of all above activity.

All staff are expected to adhere to the Equal Opportunities Policy of RAK at all times.

Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum from anywhere in the world who find themselves in the Royal Borough of Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. Since its foundation in 1991, RAK has been the main provider of direct services to refugees and people seeking asylum as well as promoting refugee rights.

RAK aims to support refugees through the process from their initial reception in the borough through to final integration into the local community in order to enable them to live a fulfilling life and become accepted and active participants in our local communities.  We achieve this by accomplishing a variety of outcomes for refugee and asylum-seeking families through delivering a holistic service including advice, information, counselling, education, training, and assistance to access mainstream services and employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives.

What we can offer you

· Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to around 1300 individuals and families a year.

· A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards.

· Flexible working.

· A committed community in South West London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations.

· Generous annual leave.

· Paid 30 minute lunch break if working 6 or more hours per day.

Our values 

• Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with. 

• Enterprise: we are innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. 

• Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Research, plan and coordinate holiday activities, trips and workshops that promote learning, wellbeing, community engagement and social inclusion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with activity providers, venues, schools, community organisations, cultural institutions and other partners to secure and coordinate activities, trips and enrichment opportunities.
• Manage invitations and registrations. Communicate with families regarding activities, permissions, travel arrangements and other relevant information.
• Organise the provision of lunches and refreshments through partnerships with local organisations and suppliers. Ensuring compliance with relevant food hygiene standards.
• Track project expenditure, process invoices, reconcile activity-related expenses, and maintain accurate budget records.
• Maintain records of attendance and activities. Administer questionnaires to monitor outcomes and obtain feedback to support evaluation and project reporting requirements.
• Take photos and prepare short commentary for social media whilst prioritising online safety of children and young people and ensuring all necessary permissions are in place.
• Deal sensitively with children, young people and families, identifying needs and making referrals to appropriate RAK services, external organisations and community opportunities. 
• Keep up to date with local community activities and services and ensure youth activities notice boards are regularly updated.
• Promote the welfare and safety of children and young people at all times.
• Adhere to RAK’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments and ensure health and safety requirements are met for activities and trips.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Support Duties

• Support the delivery of RAK’s After School Club and Supplementary School programmes.
• Provide support to the Head of Services/ Family Support and Supplementary School Manager and Primary Teacher with education-related enquiries and casework.
• Support and work alongside volunteers involved in the delivery of Bright Futures.
• Ensure client details and case records are accurate, confidential and recorded on the RAK database and other relevant platforms.

Other duties and shared responsibilities

• Attend team meetings, training and other activities required to support the successful delivery of the programme.
• Represent RAK professionally with partners, stakeholders and the wider community.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager that are consistent with the nature of the role.
• Undertake other duties such as implementing cleanliness procedures, and assisting in fire practices.
• Implement Refugee Action Kingston’s Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and other policies in all areas of work.

Please note the duties outlined in this Job Description may be reviewed and amended from time to time.

Person specification

•  Experience of organising activity and enrichment programmes and events for children and young people.
•  Experience of working with children and young people at risk of violence or exploitation.
•  Experience of managing administrative processes and maintaining accurate records.
•  Experience of monitoring budgets and handling financial administration.
•  Experience of working with volunteers.
•  Digital proficiency – experience of working with database systems, Microsoft 365, Canva.
•  Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families and partner organisations.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly.
• Available to work during school half term holidays.
• A commitment to the aims and objectives of Refugee Action Kingston and an understanding of the challenges faced by people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK.

Desirable criteria

• Spoken competency in one or more key client language groups.
• Lived or learned experience of the challenges faced by children and young people affected by displacement, disruption to education, youth violence or exploitation.

Our workplace

We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. Our values are clearly set out in our strategy RAK Strategy 2023-28 which is available on our website.

RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.

Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.

Interviews will take place w/c 21 September 2026.

OneSky is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to manage our corporate and foundation partnerships outside of Asia. The Director of Partnerships is a seasoned international NGO fundraiser and an excellent communicator and collaborator. They will have a track record in building, maintaining, and stewarding new and long-term corporate and foundation donor relationships, and soliciting and securing gifts of USD$50,000 and up. They will oversee a portfolio of existing funders while also developing a pipeline of new potential institutional funders. 

Reports to: Senior Director of Partnerships

Location: UK or US 

Role requirements:

• Solicit and secure grants and sponsorships that allow OneSky programs to flourish.
• Collaborate with other global team members to grow and diversify foundation and corporate partnership opportunities. Continually research and identify prospective corporate and foundation donors across multiple sectors that align with our mission priorities to maintain a robust and diverse prospect pipeline.
• Develop and maintain strategic, high-level relationships with funding partners and prospects in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with the Director of Grants to develop and submit competitive and compelling proposals, reports, budgets, and supporting materials by their due dates.
• Work with Finance, Communications, Program and MEAL staff across the organization to ensure accurate and consistent messaging in all OneSky funding proposals and reports.
• Ensure funder engagement benefits and deliverables are met or exceeded within the required timeframe.
• Establish consistent use of the CRM function of Salesforce to track pertinent donor and prospect information, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Represent OneSky at regional industry conferences, meetings (virtual and in-person), program site visits, and fundraising events.as required.
• Monitor and provide regular updates to leadership regarding fundraising strategies, activities, prospects, progress, and revenue.
• Undertake any additional fundraising activities that may be necessary and compatible with the nature of this role. 

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in generating significant income from foundations and corporate partners for nonprofit purposes
• Demonstrated success in developing and stewarding long-term philanthropic partnerships
• Experience working across cultures and managing stakeholder relationships in multiple countries
• Superior project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to making the world a better place for young children
• Based in the UK or US

Preferred

• Experience in an educational or child welfare INGO
• Salesforce NPSP proficiency, or similar CRM

Salary & benefits

OneSky offers a comprehensive benefits package appropriate to the employee’s country of employment, along with a flexible and collaborative international work environment.

The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a leading children’s charity to recruit a Brand Marketing Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at an important stage in the development of its refreshed brand. You will lead and support integrated brand marketing activity, help embed the brand across the organisation and work closely with fundraising teams to deliver audience-led campaigns that build awareness, strengthen the charity’s reputation and support fundraising outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated brand marketing campaigns and activity.
• Manage projects from initial briefing through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure campaigns are rooted in audience insight and represent the charity’s brand strategy and identity effectively.
• Work closely with fundraising teams to develop integrated, audience-led and brand-building campaigns.
• Champion the brand internally and help teams understand how it should be applied across communications, campaigns and partner activity.
• Support the continued implementation and embedding of the refreshed brand across the organisation.
• Develop ways to track and measure brand performance, using data and research to produce actionable insights.
• Monitor campaign and brand KPIs, making recommendations to improve future activity.
• Lead business-critical projects involving complex stakeholder groups and support collaborative decision-making.
• Plan and manage the internal brand communications calendar.
• Identify opportunities to build the charity’s brand and lead on bringing these ideas to life.
• Champion the organisation’s audience segmentation and commission research to deepen its understanding of key audiences.
• Manage relationships with creative, research and media planning agencies.
• Monitor competitor activity and wider brand trends, sharing relevant insights and ideas with colleagues.
• Oversee the charity’s awards calendar and manage award submissions.
• Share responsibility for managing the Brand Marketing team’s budget.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience of brand strategy and brand management, including implementing brand guidelines.
• Experience of leading successful marketing campaigns, from planning and audience targeting through to measurement and evaluation.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets.
• Confidence managing and influencing senior stakeholders across complex projects.
• Experience of working with creative, research and media planning agencies.
• Experience of leading or commissioning research and turning findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong digital and data-analysis skills, with the ability to use data to improve brand and marketing performance.
• Experience within fundraising, marketing or the wider not-for-profit sector.
• A creative and audience-focused approach, with the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience within the UK health sector and a relevant marketing qualification would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• A 12-month fixed-term contract.
• The opportunity to play a central role in embedding and developing a refreshed charity brand.
• £45,000 salary 
• 30 days Annual leave 
• Hybrid working, 2 days in central London, 3 days from home.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

The Process

If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the "Apply Now" button.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Senior Corporate Development Manager

Reference: 5041

Salary: £43,000 – £57,000

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL

Team London Transport Museum - Development

Contract details: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, Cranbourn Street

Application closing date: 20th August 2026 23.59.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period.Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Help Shape the Future of London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Corporate Development Manager to play a pivotal role in growing corporate income and securing strategic partnerships that support the Museum’s charitable objectives and long-term ambitions, including the delivery of the LTM50 capital fundraising campaign which will transform the Museum by its 50th birthday in 2030.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development professional to develop high-value relationships with leading corporate businesses, senior executives and industry decision-makers while generating sustainable income for one of London’s most iconic cultural institutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will help lead the development and delivery of the Museum’s corporate fundraising strategy, driving growth across Corporate Membership, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, the Interchange thought leadership programme, corporate events, volunteering partnerships and corporate philanthropy.

You will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing new corporate supporters, managing existing relationships, delivering stewardship programmes and increasing multi-year funding commitments. From prospect research and proposal development through to negotiation, contract management and partnership delivery, you will manage the full corporate fundraising cycle.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of London Transport Museum by developing partnerships that support world-class heritage, education and cultural programmes while playing a key role in delivering a major capital fundraising campaign.

If you are an ambitious relationship-builder with a passion for business development and partnership growth, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and deliver corporate fundraising strategies, including a capital campaign, and achieve income targets.

· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.

· Manage and grow the Interchange thought leadership and Corporate Membership programme through acquisition, retention and upgrades.

· Build strong relationships with Corporate Members, Sponsors and Partners.

· Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations and business cases.

· Lead contract negotiations and manage partnership agreements.

· Work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Museum Board, Leadership Team and TfL

· Monitor fundraising performance, pipeline activity and income forecasting.

· Oversee corporate engagement events and networking opportunities.

· Ensure accurate supporter records, contracts and CRM data.

About You

We are looking for a confident and results-driven professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value corporate relationships.

You will bring:

· Significant experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development.

· A successful track record of generating income and securing strategic partnerships.

· Strong business development, influencing and negotiation skills.

· Experience securing multi-year funding commitments.

· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

· The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

· Excellent project management and organisational skills.

· Experience developing proposals, contracts and partnership agreements.

· Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Desirable

· Experience within the charity, cultural, heritage or museums sector.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

· Experience managing stakeholder engagement programmes and events.

· Experience using CRM systems and supporter databases.

· Understanding of the transport, infrastructure or cultural sectors.

Application Process

· Please apply using your CV only.

· Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.

· PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

· Final salary pension scheme.

· Free travel for you on the TfL network.

· Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home.

· 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.

· TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.

· Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.

· Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.

· Discounted Eurostar travel.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

We are recruiting for a temporary Learning Programme Officer for a high-profile social welfare charity, you will be helping to develop, deliver and evaluate a range of educational content, resources and events for the Teaching Learning Programme, which seeks to educate and engage young people (up to the age of 18) across the UK.

Hybrid working, Min 2 days in the office Wednesday is essential and a Current Enhanced DBS is essential.

The Role:
Plan and produce inspiring, relevant and engaging educational content (e.g. assemblies, lessons) which reflect diverse audiences .
Alongside the Learning Programme Manager, brief and commission educational materials with external partners to agreed objectives.
Work with Digital team to write, edit and manage content within the Teaching webpage.
Manage digital resource library including upload, and ensure resources are accessible on the Teaching webpage and other associated (external partner) webpages.
Research ways of improving the webpage, films collection and resources by reviewing existing activities to determine gaps and potential development areas in e-learning provision.
Support in commissioning audience surveys and generating reports with Learning Programme manager.
Work with colleagues across the organisation (Brand, Digital) to ensure that the appropriate marketing and communications plans are in place.
Write and produce promotional materials including posters and digital marketing assets
Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure against the learning budget and ensure agreed targets and performance indicators are met.


The Candidate:
Knowledge of the National Curriculum, the Curriculum for Wales framework and the UK education system, from a school or relevant education sector role
Proven project management skillset - ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines.
Proven experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product.
Relationship management experience and skills, including the ability to represent the organisation effectively to a wide range of external stakeholders, including ability to engage with children and young people.
Experience and knowledge of monitoring financial budgets, processing payments and maintaining accurate expenditure detail.
Experience with IT packages including Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), content management systems and relevant social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube).

Job Title: Operations and Partnerships Coordinator 

Hours: 35 per week (full time)  

Location: London based, home working with regular travel across London 

Contract: Fixed term (until 31 March 2027 - with hope the role will continue beyond March subject to funding)

Salary: £40,535 inclusive of London Weighting (£36,192 national salary) 

About us

Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments. 

About the Faith & Community Development Team

The Faith & Community Development Team supports and strengthens community and faith-based responses to homelessness across England through its national network, partnerships, training, research, funding support and quality improvement work. The team supports organisations to deliver safer, more effective and sustainable services, including shelters, day services, outreach and community hubs. 

About you

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive person. You will have good knowledge of homelessness policy and practice, strong written and spoken communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to collate and present quantitative and qualitative information. You will have excellent digital and IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel and Word, with the ability to adopt and apply AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot or equivalent) to improve ways of working.

You will also be confident in building relationships and working in partnership with shelters, day services, churches, community projects, funders, and other stakeholders. 

About the role

The successful candidate will provide essential operational, administrative and coordination support to the Faith and Community Development Team, working closely with the London Partnerships and Development Lead. They will support smooth service delivery, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, meetings and events, reporting processes, and will act as partnership manager for a small number of projects across London. 

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time. 
• After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time. 
• We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10am to 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager. 
• As this role is offered as hybrid, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment. 
• We offer an employee assistance programme through Spectrum Life, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support. 
• We offer a cycle-to-work scheme. 

How to apply 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please read the attached job description and fill out the application form (accessed by clicking 'Apply'), describing your capabilities for each of the numbered points in the person specification. Please note that we do not accept CVs.