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Are you a powerhouse in partnership-led fundraising or business development? We’re recruiting an enthusiastic leader to drive six‑figure, multi‑year deals across major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates, with an ambitious goal to grow income from £1.6M to £4.5M by FY30, in line with our strategic roadmap.
Job Purpose
As Director of Partnerships, you will:
- Lead on partnerships fundraising, including major donors, trusts & foundations, and corporates with a focus on securing six-figure multi-year agreements to significantly grow funds raised in this area from £1.6 million to £4.5 million by FY30, in line with Operation Smile UK’s multi-year strategy.
- Foster and facilitate collaboration across different departments within OSUK.
- Ensure business as usual is achieved in line with operational plans, while also exploring and implementing innovative initiatives and campaigns to ensure the future success of partnerships' fundraising.
- Represent OSUK at a leadership level, building relationships with industry peers and peers within the Operation Smile global team to ensure best practice across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy Leadership
- Leads strategy, planning and operation of the major gift, trusts & foundations and corporate giving channels.
- Develops annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Team.
- Strategically identifies and qualifies potential new donors to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Prepares development communications: solicitation and acknowledgement letters; case statements and proposals; stewardship reports; briefing notes; gift agreements.
- Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift commitments from high-net-worth individuals
- Monitors activity of the team, ensuring that benchmarks are achieved, including submission of solicitations, donor contacts and meetings, confirmations of donations, and other performance indicators as related to the team checking their portfolio.
- Provides the organisation with the interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organisation’s partnerships fundraising stream.
- Ensures the effective collection of donor information and tracking of points of contact in accordance with best practices; provides and presents statistical analysis to senior leaders.
- Leads on data mining, prospect research, and ensuring the quality of data as it relates to the donors they work with.
- Develops and manages relationships within their own portfolio, personally conducting cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities as required.
- Effectively manages fundraising resources and practices ethical fundraising.
HR Management
- Leads, mentors, and manages a team; regular meetings to provide direction, coaching and delegation to the partnerships team.
Financial Management
- Manages and implements approved business plans, ensuring that the annual revenue objectives and budget are met or exceeded, and oversight of the partnership’s departmental budgets.
- Provides leadership in the delivery of statistical analysis, projections, and detailed reports on partnerships fundraising goals and performance that may be used to contribute to the development of internal budgets.
Partnership Sustainability
- Develops donor relationships by researching, sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding existing and potential partners.
- Works to broaden sources of revenue, including working with corporate partners in various industries.
- Develops and implements a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and corporate partners.
- Contributes innovative ideas to the development of new strategic partnerships and alternative revenue streams.
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the ED.
- Meetings with OSI and partner countries.
- Board reports/board meetings as required.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about shaping health policy and influencing decision-makers? Join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as our Public Affairs Adviser and play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of our Fellows and members. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of clinical radiology and oncology.
As the Public Affairs Adviser, you will be instrumental in establishing the RCR as a key player in the health agenda. You will lead on the planning and delivery of public affairs activity, provide strategic advice to senior leadership, and work collaboratively across teams to influence policy and stakeholder engagement. You will also support the development of integrated campaigns and ensure our voice is heard across the UK and devolved nations.
What you will do:
- Devise and deliver public affairs strategies aligned with RCR’s objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with parliamentarians, civil servants, and key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice and briefings for senior leadership.
- Coordinate public affairs activities across the UK and devolved nations.
- Collaborate with media and digital teams to create impactful campaigns.
- Monitor political developments and identify influencing opportunities.
- Support member engagement and promote public affairs initiatives.
What you need:
- Sound knowledge of political and parliamentary processes.
- Proven experience in public affairs and stakeholder influencing and engagement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to the values and objectives of the RCR.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that supports doctors delivering medical imaging and cancer care, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about the role and the RCR in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Drive the next chapter of the Surrey Hills Society - a thriving countryside charity in the Surrey Hills.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for nature, community engagement, and sustainable development? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a much-loved environmental charity?
The Surrey Hills Society is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team and volunteers, sustain and grow our vibrant membership, and develop long-term funding to support our work across one of England’s most treasured National Landscapes.
About Us
The Surrey Hills Society is a well-established independent charity with a 15-year track record of engaging communities in environmental, cultural, and educational activities. We run 40+ events each year and are closely partnered with the Surrey Hills National Landscape and other local organisations. Our reach and impact have grown significantly in recent years through funded projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Growing Together and the South East Surrey Care Farm Pilot, alongside a strong and active membership.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transition from a volunteer-led model to a more professional and sustainable structure—with the CEO at the helm.
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About the Role
As CEO, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Society, with a particular focus on:
• Fundraising & income generation – developing and securing grants, donations, and earned income
• Team leadership – line managing a small staff team and supporting a wide network of volunteers
• Stakeholder engagement – acting as the public face of the Society and deepening key partnerships
• Strategic planning – creating a 3-year vision and business plan for long-term sustainability
• Programme oversight – ensuring delivery of existing and new conservation and community projects
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About You
We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need:
• Proven fundraising experience (grants, trusts, individuals, corporates)
• Leadership skills with experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Confidence in managing budgets and business planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for the countryside, community engagement, and conservation
Experience with membership models, event programming, or working in a similar community/landscape context would be an advantage.
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What We Offer
• Flexible, home-based working (3 days/week)
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
• The chance to shape a unique, growing charity at a critical point in its evolution
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about the role
Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 21 July 2025 at 9am
The Business Development team is a recently established and growing team at Frontline. The team is responsible for delivering and developing high-quality leadership programmes, workforce development training, and commissioned projects that support practitioners and leaders across the children’s social care sector. We work collaboratively across Frontline to ensure that these offers extend the organisation’s mission impact and contribute to its financial sustainability. The team is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.
As Business Development Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the effective delivery of Frontline’s leadership development programmes and workforce development training offers. You will provide high-quality administrative, operational and project support across the Business Development team, working closely with the Business Development Manager and Programme Manager to ensure smooth programme delivery and excellent participant experiences.
Your responsibilities will include supporting communications, logistics, resource management, scheduling, and data tracking. This is a key role for an organised, proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about supporting work that improves leadership and practice across the children’s social care sector.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing operational and administrative support for the delivery of leadership development
- Drafting and managing participant communications, including joining instructions, programme updates, feedback surveys, and certificates.
- Supporting project planning, risk tracking, and logistics mapping for leadership and training offers.
- Assisting with reporting tasks, information collation, and maintenance of project documentation.
Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.
A little bit about you
We’d like to see applicants who are organised, reliable, and proactive in supporting smooth delivery. You’ll be a clear communicator who works well with others, stays adaptable, and manages priorities effectively. An interest in children’s social work and improving practice will help you contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by contacting the People team (please see job pack for contact details).
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
For further information about this role, please contact Alex Welch - Principal Business Development Lead (see job pack for contact details)
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a visionary designer and storyteller ready to inspire global audiences?
Do you want to use your creative skills to help change young lives around the world?
Join King’s Trust International – a global charity founded by His Majesty The King to tackle youth unemployment and empower young people to learn, work and thrive. We deliver life-changing programmes in over 20 countries, helping young people build brighter futures.
We’re looking for a Creative Content Manager to lead the design and development of powerful visual and video content that brings our work to life. From compelling social videos and campaign assets to reports and print materials, your work will elevate our global brand, engage key audiences, and amplify the voices of the young people we serve.
You'll play a leading role in:
- Designing creative content across digital and print platforms
- Storyboarding and editing videos that inspire action
- Managing and collaborating with external creatives and suppliers
- Overseeing our global content library (DAM) to ensure assets are accessible, impactful and used effectively
You’ll work closely with an experienced marketing team and creative partners across the world, from the United Kingdom to Nigeria, India to Jamaica. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark at an organisation growing in influence, ambition and reach.
What we’re looking for:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design and video storytelling skills
- A passion for content that informs, moves and inspires
- Experience managing content pipelines and creative suppliers
- An eye for detail and a heart for purpose-driven work
- Experience working with international or culturally diverse audiences
- Confidence using Digital Asset Management systems or content libraries
How to apply
As part of your application, we’d love to see examples of your creative work. Please include:
- A link to your design portfolio
- Evidence of your video editing work – such as a YouTube or Vimeo link, or social media accounts that showcase your work
Applications without examples of design and video work may be at a disadvantage, so please show us what you can do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Opportunity: Fundraising and Administrative Executive Assistant
Location: Remote (with occasional travel and meetings central London)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent (subject to probation period)
Closing Date: 24th July 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Britain Palestine Project (BPP) is seeking a highly organised, motivated, and values-driven individual to join our small, dynamic team as a Fundraising and Administrative Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting BPP’s fundraising and operational systems. You will manage core administrative functions, maintain donor databases and financial records, support the Board of Trustees, assist with international fundraising trips, and help build strong relationships with our growing network of supporters and donors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update CRM systems (Salesforce) and financial records (Xero).
- Provide administrative support to the Board and working groups, including scheduling and minute-taking.
- Support donor communications including donor pitching presentations (PowerPoint), Gift Aid administration, and donor stewardship.
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising trips to the Middle East and manage follow-up actions.
- Assist in drafting supporter emails, organising events and webinars, and managing digital content.
About You:
Essential:
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident multitasker with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong alignment with BPP’s mission and values.
Desirable:
- Experience with CRM (Salesforce), Xero, Mailchimp, or Canva.
- Background in charity administration, fundraising, or communications.
- Familiarity with Israel-Palestine and related humanitarian or political issues.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and workplace pension.
- Training and mentoring in nonprofit fundraising and administration.
- Opportunities to participate in Middle East-focused programs and events.
- Flexible, inclusive working culture and space to grow with the organisation.
To apply, please email your CV and a short cover letter including contact details for two referees.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interviews are planned for week beginning July 28th
About the Britain Palestine Project
The Britain Palestine Project (BPP) is a UK-based Scottish registered charity working for peace with justice, security, and equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians. Rooted in the belief that Britain’s historic and ongoing responsibilities in Palestine must be acknowledged and addressed, BPP promotes informed public debate, legally grounded advocacy, and inclusive educational programming that connects history, law, and civic engagement.
Our mission is to ensure that Palestine is part of Britain’s national conversation—not just as a foreign policy issue, but as a historical and moral responsibility that resonates with communities across the UK.
What We Do
BPP’s work is organised into two core thematic workstreams and two delivery workstreams:
- Advocacy and Law
Engaging UK policymakers through strategic briefings, a flagship Parliamentary Fellowship, international law podcasts, and targeted constituency events. - Education and History
Bringing Britain’s past and present role in Palestine into classrooms and public debate through our schools programme, Essay Competition, digital history projects, films, and webinars. - Communications
Amplifying impact across platforms—Substack, social media, press outreach, and content creation—shaping the public narrative with clarity and authority. - Fundraising and Organisational Development
Strengthening BPP’s core capacity and sustainability through donor stewardship, Middle East engagement, and systems building.
Why This Role Matters
BPP is in a period of growth and transition, evolving from a volunteer-led initiative into a professionally structured charity. We are building the systems and team to deliver an ambitious 2025–2029 strategy that includes trying to influence the next UK General Election discourse, engaging deeply in Parliament, and expanding national education reach.
This position will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our growing charity—ensuring our supporters are valued, our finances and records are accurate, and our public-facing work runs smoothly.
Join Us
You’ll be part of a small, mission-driven team that punches well above its weight. We operate with a collaborative, inclusive spirit, guided by our values and a strong network of supporters, volunteers, and expert advisors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a value’s driven Legacy and Individual Giving Lead to join a charity that provides world leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research and Advocacy.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the end-to-end management of the Legacy Marketing Programme, including Gifts in Wills
- In collaboration with the Individual Giving and Philanthropy Manager, develop and evolve the Legacy Marketing Programme, including In Memory and Tribute Fund marketing, in alignment to the Charity’s mission and strategic goals
- Execute and further develop a comprehensive legacy strategy, with a focus on retention and income growth through, tested supporter journeys, digital channels and automation. Planning for journeys to end with a gift in a will
- Optimise and create supporter journeys to increase propensity to give and drive loyalty and consideration among legacy and individual giving prospects
- Responsible for aligning legacy acquisition and retention marketing to the individual giving programme, to maximise uptake and engagement. In conjunction with their manager, work together to develop new ideas and best practices to improve the number of legacy pledges and the income from In Memory fundraising to increase annual gift amounts
- Achieve income targets that support the delivery of fundraising goals aimed at delivering in excess of £3m+ per annum
- Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and social media, to maximize giving. Keep track of results and flag under or over performance in a timely manner
For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack attached.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.
What we can offer
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• A generous Employee Referral Scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £150)
• Length of service awards
• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers through Purple Rewards
• Staff recognition scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Group Pension
• Life Assurance (2x your annual salary)
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education
On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.
If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specifications of the role.
A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Enjoy variety and learning new things? Want to work for an organisation making a difference in our local community? Thrive in a busy environment?
Resourceful and solution-focused, you will contribute to a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity. You will use your excellent problem-solving and communication skills and be confident in taking responsibility for new tasks.
You’ll be digitally literate, numerate and happy dealing with members of the public.
The role will work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and closely with staff working in other back-office functions: CRM (Customer Relationship Management system– Salesforce), HR and volunteer management. A key relationship will be with our new outsourced accounting provider.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Director of Operations and Fundraising you will play a key role in driving forward the mission of Notre Dame Refugee Centre, dedicated to supporting those seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Lead a small yet impactful team to deliver a range of vital services including IAA immigration advice and ESOL lessons, with social activities. You will work closely with our trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure that we continue to deliver life-changing support to those who seek our help.
Immigration advice, practical support and warm welcome to refugees and asylum seekers since 1996.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge and lead a new phase of fundraising to support people living with mental health challenges. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape our community and corporate fundraising offer—creating engaging campaigns, building strong local partnerships, and generating income that transforms lives.
What You’ll Do
· Develop and deliver community fundraising campaigns and events
· Build partnerships with schools, businesses and local groups
· Grow corporate fundraising and secure sponsorship opportunities
· Recruit and support local fundraisers and volunteers
· Create engaging digital and social content to support fundraising
· Use data to track progress, impact, and supporter engagement
About You
· Proven track record in community and/or corporate fundraising (2+ years)
· Confident communicator who can build strong, lasting relationships
· Creative campaign thinker with excellent organisation skills
· Able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers
· Passionate about mental health and local community impact
Why Join Us?
MindTHNR is a bold, innovative local mental health charity rooted in East London. We’re committed to inclusion, lived experience, and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Adviser - (Communities) London (South)
Ref: REQ004336
Part Time – 28 hours per week
£25,039.20 a year (£31,299 a year full time equivalent)
London
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Make a Lasting Difference for Disabled People in Your Region
Are you passionate about making a real difference at the grassroots level?
Do you want to help drive social change and champion disability rights in your local area?
Can you bring together people, partnerships, and ideas to create lasting impact?
Are you ready to support events, campaigns, and conversations that tackle inequality head-on?
Do you have the energy and skills to mobilise communities?
If this sounds like you, join us as our Community Adviser and help turn passion into power.
What we’re looking for:
- An enthusiastic and bold presence in our local hub and the community.
- You will deliver direct support and spark change on the ground.
- You can support the creation and running of impactful local events and campaigns.
- You are a brilliant communicator who can build excitement both on social media and in the office.
- You can bring people together from across the region to champion Scope’s mission.
- You can inspire others and make things happen.
- You have a digital know-how and a proactive, ‘let’s go’ mindset.
- You have a genuine fire for justice and for advancing disability rights.
- You show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
This is your opportunity to support driving real change community by community.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the Link to full job description.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our careers site via the link and apply online.
Application closing date: 11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 23 July 2025.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)
Travel: Travel to Calais and UK operational sites required
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Deadline to Apply: 16 July 2025
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for working with Care4Calais.
About Care4Calais
Care4Calais is a volunteer-led humanitarian charity providing essential aid and support to refugees and asylum seekers in Northern France and across the UK. Founded on principles of dignity, compassion, and solidarity, we are committed to creating a fairer, more inclusive society for those seeking refuge.
From providing warm clothing, English classes to legal access, education, and social support, we work tirelessly—through a network of grassroots volunteers and a small, dedicated staff teams—to deliver life-changing help to displaced people. With operations in Calais, Dunkirk, and over 70 locations in the UK, our impact is wide-reaching and continually growing.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and oversee the strategic delivery of Care4Calais’ operational (direct aid provision) work across all regions. This is quite a newly created role that will play a central part in shaping the charity’s growth, resilience, and day-to-day effectiveness—ensuring our humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most.
The COO will work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Trustees, to develop internal systems, guide operational teams, maintain consistency across all projects, and strengthen our digital communications, training, safeguarding, and volunteer engagement. You will also play a key leadership role in fostering innovation, implementing policy, and coordinating multi-regional delivery across the UK and Northern France.
This is a remote-based role, but regular travel to operational sites in Calais and around the UK is essential to ensure quality, cohesion, and morale across our field teams and volunteer network.
Key Responsibilities
➣ Strategic & Operational Leadership
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Oversee the delivery of all operational activities across the UK and French field sites, ensuring they align with Care4Calais’ mission, values, and strategic goals.
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Lead and support UK Field Operations Managers and France Operations Coordinators in planning and executing aid distributions, support services, and community engagement.
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Monitor performance across regions, using data and feedback to drive improvements in impact, efficiency, safety, and volunteer satisfaction.
➣ Volunteer Coordination & Digital Community Oversight
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Supervise volunteer communication channels, including Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, and other platforms, ensuring all messaging is consistent, safe, and in line with our organisational tone and values.
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Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of a diverse and inclusive volunteer base.
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Work daily with Field Operations Managers to provide hands-on guidance, motivation, problem-solving and support for regional leads and volunteer teams.
➣ Training, Safeguarding & Compliance
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Develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive training programmes for volunteers to ensure service quality, safety, and dignity for people seeking asylum.
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Ensure that safeguarding policies are understood by all team members, staff and volunteers alike, and rigorously implemented, acting as a point of escalation for issues that arise.
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Oversee incident reporting processes, risk assessments, and other compliance-related procedures to safeguard both volunteers and people seeking asylum.
➣ Organisational Development & Governance
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Contribute to strategic planning and policy development with the CEO, and SLT.
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Identify opportunities for innovation in service delivery, volunteer management, and infrastructure.
➣ Field Engagement & External Representation
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Conduct regular visits to UK and French operational sites, meeting with local teams, assessing needs, and providing in-person leadership and support.
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Represent Care4Calais in meetings with partner organisations and local authorities, and at public events.
Person Specification
Essential
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Demonstrable experience managing multi-site teams.
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Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to delegate effectively and manage competing priorities.
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Deep understanding of issues affecting asylum seekers, displaced people, or those facing immigration challenges.
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Commitment to anti-racism, inclusivity, and the promotion of human rights.
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Ability and willingness to travel frequently to field operations across the UK and Calais.
Desirable
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Proven experience in a senior operational, COO, or equivalent leadership role within the charity, humanitarian or grassroots community sector.
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Experience working with refugee communities or within the UK asylum system.
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Understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and humanitarian best practices.
Equality & Safeguarding
Care4Calais is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled candidates, and those with lived experience of immigration system.
All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.
Lived Experience Inclusion
We are an anti-racist organisation and a proud member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), which aims to create a charitable sector led by individuals with lived experience of the asylum system.
As part of our membership, we are dedicated to creating inclusive employment practices that recognise and accommodate the unique circumstances and strengths of people with lived experience. We actively move away from a one-size-fits-all approach, ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, supportive, and accessible.
We warmly encourage applicants with lived experience to make use of the guidance and resources available on the EBE website (ebeemployment).
In addition, applicants with lived experience are welcome to connect with the EBE support team for tailored assistance with completing the application form and, where available, one-to-one interview preparation.
Importantly, we recognise the significant cultural, linguistic, and experiential insights that individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum system bring to this role. As such, all applicants from this background who meet the essential criteria will be automatically shortlisted and invited to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are Challenge Partners
Challenge Partners works nationally with over 500 schools and 100 trusts, delivering programmes and networks to support school and trust improvement and leadership development. Our programmes for schools include the Quality Assurance Review, Growing the Top, Extending Leading Practice, and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. Our collaborative networks for school leaders operate locally (hubs), regionally (Jubilee Networks), and nationally. You can read more here.
We also offer Trust programmes such as the Trust Peer Review and Trust Leaders’ Network. You can read more here.
As we expand our National Network of Excellence, this is an exciting time to join our central team and contribute to our partnership's success.
Job Purpose
The Partnership Coordinator role is varied, offering the chance to develop a wide range of skills. Responsibilities include delivering programme and network activities, managing local hubs, supporting events and meetings, and participating in recruitment and retention activities led by the Partnerships Team.
Working closely with school and trust leaders and hub managers, you will need excellent relationship management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
This position requires individuals who are self-motivated, organised, detail-focused, and strong communicators.
We are looking for new colleagues to focus on delivering our programmes and networks, ensuring a great experience for our partner schools (about 60-80% of your time). The remaining time will be spent on hub account management, supporting knowledge exchange and network growth, and handling general partner queries.
Key Responsibilities
Programme and Network Delivery:
- Support the planning and delivery of programmes and networks, including scheduling dates, organising training sessions, and other activities.
- Support the organisation and delivery of programme-specific and national events.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including resolving operational issues and escalating as needed.
- Provide year-round support to local Hub Managers to ensure schools receive necessary support.
- Monitor programme, network, and hub data to identify risks and/or trends, providing regular reports and updates to support the continuous improvement of our activities.
Partner Relationship Management:
- Work with the Challenge Partners Central Team to ensure an excellent experience for partners and help schools maximise their partnership value.
- Support the induction and onboarding of new schools to their hubs and the National Network of Excellence.
- Troubleshoot and respond to school or trust queries through internal customer care systems.
- Utilise and update our CRM system (Salesforce).
Communications:
- Respond to email and phone queries about Challenge Partners, programmes, networks, and hubs professionally and promptly.
- Collaborate with programme, network, and partnership leads to provide high-quality communications to partner schools, including renewals, induction, onboarding, engagement emails, and hub updates.
Recruitment and Retention:
- Support year-round recruitment of schools to the Network of Excellence, working with hubs to deliver introductory events.
- Provide updates on schools in your hub to inform retention campaigns.
- Manage leads within your hubs, connecting schools with local hubs and Jubilee Networks.
Other Tasks:
- Perform other tasks as appropriate for the role.
Person Specification
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively.
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Ability to balance competing priorities whilst working across multiple areas of work.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and develop effective strategies to overcome them.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage
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Positivity, optimism and flexibility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback.
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.
Benefits of working for Challenge Partners
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Work-life balance
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Annual leave
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Employer pension contributions
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Health and wellbeing support
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Training and development
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Family-friendly policies
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Connection and celebration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £36,500 - £41,500 gross per annum (depending on experience)
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Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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Contract: Permanent with a 6 month probationary period
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Team: Campaigns Team
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Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.
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Reporting to: Head of Campaigns and Communications
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead a core area of our campaigns work, by building on the organisation’s strong record of creating diverse coalitions of public support and delivering systems change for our beneficiaries. This will support the continuing and sustainable growth in our ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum, and that the young people and families we work with have dignity and safety on arrival.
As a vital member of the Campaigns and Communications team, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with press, digital, grassroots campaigns and youth advocacy colleagues to campaign for change. Key priorities for the role will include developing policy positions and recommendations in this fast-moving area of policy which will underpin all our campaigns and communications and developing and delivering a political engagement strategy to influence the new UK Government and parliamentarians.
The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring that those with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/or directly affected by the issues we campaign on, lead, and shape our policy positions and political campaigning.
This is a challenging and rewarding role for candidates with a good understanding of the challenges young people and refugees face on arrival to the UK.
We are looking for candidates with strong policy and public affairs skills, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this position will have a dedicated training budget, and you will be supported to grow and develop within your role.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identities is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please visit the advert on our website.
How do I apply?
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document.
The ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering sevenspecific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files.
For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it’s like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ‘Working at Safe Passage’ section of our website
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 11:59pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working with a charity client who is looking for a Marketing Lead to join their for a fixed-term contract untill March 2026.
Key responsibilities
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Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the organisation to key audiences, with a particular focus on attracting volunteers and young members.
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Collaborate with the media agency to brief campaigns, review media plans, and optimise live activity, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
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Write and/or edit inspiring, engaging and creative ad copy where required for different channels and audiences.
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Brief internal and external creative teams to produce compelling and brand-aligned marketing assets.
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Implement testing strategies to drive continuous optimisation and learning.
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Monitor, analyse and evaluate campaign performance using analytics tools; present insight and recommendations to a range of internal stakeholders.
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Use audience research and tools to understand demographics, interests and behaviours of potential volunteers, young members and supporters, including audiences that might be 'harder to reach'.
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Develop strategies to increase awareness among key audiences, using tools such as the Brand Tracker to measure progress.
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Ensure all marketing content is inclusive, accessible and aligned with the organisation's tone of voice and brand guidelines.
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Stay up to date with latest marketing trends, proposing ideas and solutions to meet objectives and ensure campaigns remain relevant and engaging.
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Manage campaign budgets including planning, monitoring, reforecasting where required and reporting on spend to stakeholders.
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Collaborate with data protection, digital and content teams to brief data and tracking requirements, ensuring effective measurement of campaign success.
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Proactively build strong working relationships across the organisation and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
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Ensure marketing campaigns align with stakeholder objectives, providing regular updates and seeking feedback or approvals as needed.
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Work closely with the wider marketing team to ensure integration across all marketing activity, capitalising on opportunities.
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Collaborate with country and region communications teams to understand local needs and support UK-wide marketing efforts.
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Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required to fulfil the duties of this post.
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Provide out of hours social media cover on a flexible rota basis (roughly one evening and one weekend day per month) for which an additional payment and time off in lieu is given.
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Occasional evening and weekend work (roughly once every month) is required for which time off in lieu is given.
Person Specifications
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Ability to plan and deliver paid marketing campaigns and an excellent understanding of marketing channels such as paid social, display, search etc.
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Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a thorough knowledge of good grammar and use of brand guidelines, as well as excellent verbal communication skills
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, working with all level of stakeholders across teams and with external agencies
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Ability to effectively manage complex projects independently and as part of a team, prioritise workload, solve problems and achieve deadlines
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Managing integrated paid marketing campaigns and budgets, working with media agencies
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Optimising and analysing campaigns, measuring success and presenting to a range of stakeholders
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Working on marketing campaigns to recruit volunteers, reach young people, and/or increase brand awareness (Desirable)
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Developing audience strategies / personas / segmentation (Desirable)
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Paid marketing channels such as paid social, search, display, video on demand
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New and emerging marketing trends and technologies and how they could be used
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Reaching audiences in lower income areas and underrepresented communities that might be 'harder to reach' (Desirable)
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How to make content accessible and inclusive (Desirable)
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A practical understanding of diversity and inclusion at work
What’s on Offer:
- Hybrid working, London
- £40,000 to £43,000 location allowance per year
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
The selected candidate will need to complete a DBS check before starting with the client.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role 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: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.