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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual to join our Business Development & Commissioning Team as our new Business Development Marketing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to further build their skills, knowledge and experience in both marketing and business development, working as part of a high-performing team.
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.
The team plays a pivotal role in generating and overseeing referrals for our frontline services whilst managing all children and young people placement-related activity. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Senior Business Development Marketing Manager to drive referral generating activity through both business development and marketing activity. This may include direct mail and advertising campaigns, both on and offline, through to organising and attending events, both those hosted by other organisations and our own. You’ll play an important role in supporting coordination of and delivery of this activity.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, you’ll demonstrate:
- An understanding of business development and marketing, ideally be in a services-oriented environment but this is not essential.
- Experience in implementing and managing multi-channel marketing campaigns – both on and offline, whether to consumers (B2C), professionals (B2B), or government departments/professionals (B2G).
- Ability to work well with others – both within the BD&C team and across other departments, including the central marketing and communications team who support implementation of our plans.
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects and tasks at one time.
- Strong administrative, computer and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, with resilience, determination and passion.
Interview Date: Friday 19th September 2025
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
The Cybersecurity Officer will support the Cybersecurity Manager in protecting the charity’s digital assets and ensuring compliance with internal security policies and relevant international standards. This role will assist in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity controls across our technology environment, and is ideal for someone early in their cybersecurity career with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to meaningful humanitarian work.
Please note this is a FTC role for 6 months
About You
Candidate should have a Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) with Up to 2 years of experience in an IT or cybersecurity role (internships or volunteer roles considered). Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and technologies, including antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control. Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security stack, including Defender and Intune. Hands-on experience with any of the following: Ubiquiti, SharePoint, Egress, or Cloudflare.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and controls (e.g.,
endpoint protection, firewalls, secure email gateways, MFA, etc.).
• Monitor security alerts and reports from tools like Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender,
WatchGuard, and Cloudflare, escalating potential incidents to the Cybersecurity
Manager.
• Support user access management and ensure policies for identity and access control
are followed using systems like SSO and Intune.
• Help manage and track security awareness initiatives (e.g., phishing simulations via
SoSafe).
• Assist in vulnerability scanning and basic risk assessments across networks and
systems.
• Contribute to incident response efforts under the guidance of the Cybersecurity
Manager.
• Document findings, maintain logs, and support audit and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with IT and wider organisation to ensure security controls do not hinder
mission delivery.
• Participate in routine system checks and contribute to the improvement of
cybersecurity procedures and documentation.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Experience & Certifications/Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Up to 2 years of experience in an IT or cybersecurity role (internships or volunteer roles considered).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and technologies, including antivirus, firewalls,
intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security stack, including Defender and Intune.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• Hands-on experience with any of the following: Ubiquiti, SharePoint, Egress, or Cloudflare.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, or equivalent.
Ethos:
• Support the mission & values of MAP.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
Other desirable experience:
• Experience of not-for-profit/INGO environments
• Interest in working in the NGO/humanitarian sector and sensitivity to issues affecting Palestinian communities
Disclaimer
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £35,225 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 t 10.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 30 September on Teams. Please note that there may be a second stage in person on Friday 3 October.
This is a permanent role.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our growing Individual Giving Team as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You will work on creating our Individual Giving appeals, writing compelling communications which will inspire and drive income. You should have experience of working in a charity environment, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines and budgets.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment.
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Leading projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales.
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Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels.
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Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns.
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Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver campaigns.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have Relevant post-graduate business degree preferred. Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation. Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations. Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and leadership
- Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
- Advise the CEO and SMT on all these areas as well as on legal, governance and related policy matters.
- Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical matters under their responsibility at governance meetings.
- Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
- Provide strategic leadership for supply chain management at MAP to ensure an efficient, effective and accountable supply chain policies and practices that meet MAP’s needs.
- Ensure a robust framework and system for identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across thenorganisation in line with MAP’s risk appetite.
- Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
- Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
- Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Team development/leadership
- Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the teams under their responsibility.
- Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
- Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
Operations
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
- Ensure strong internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
- Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
Profile
Person specification
- Relevant post-graduate business degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
- Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
- Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
- Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
- Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Terms and conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
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!
Are you an innovative Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM professional who wishes to be a valued member of a busy and friendly fundraising team, taking responsibility for the management of the charity’s future Dynamics 365 CRM?
The charity is currently in the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM. The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and Data Analyst, the CRM Manager shall be a vital and visible role, fundamental to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead on the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with fundraising, communications, IT and finance stakeholders, colleagues and third-party suppliers.
If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your professional Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM management skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply.
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
For an informal chat about this role please reach out to us and ask for Peter.
The Philanthropy team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing donations from individual major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. The role of Philanthropy Officer is key to the success of the Philanthropy team, working closely with other team members and stakeholders across ARUK.
At the heart of the Philanthropy team is our desire to help our supporters change the world, in a way that is meaningful and exciting to them.
We work with a growing portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts, getting to know them - through meetings, events, lab tours, reporting on the impact of their donations and regular touchpoints - so that we can match their philanthropic goals to our research initiatives. We work hard to provide bespoke stewardship, build relationships, and impart scientific information to promote ARUK and give donors the best possible experience of working with us.
By nurturing these relationships, we gain long-term meaningful support from donors and their networks, and as a result can secure significant donations which range all the way up to eight figures.
We are looking for an articulate, proactive and people-orientated individual to join our highly successful team. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and will be an ambitious self-starter.
We are seeking someone who understands the importance of investing in dementia research and can convey that with passion to our supporters. In return, we can offer an exciting, supportive working environment and the opportunity to join a small major gifts team that punches well above its weight.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Relationship building and income generation
· Build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing them with opportunities to engage with ARUK, and encouraging them to invest in our research.
· Develop an engagement plan for each relationship, taking full ownership and moving each donor / trust forward through qualification, solicitation and stewardship.
· Fundraise for different aspects of ARUK’s work, including key research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance.
· Think ambitiously and creatively in producing compelling and persuasive written communications for donors, including letters, proposals, applications and progress reports.
· Solicit donors for gifts at face-to-face meetings, where appropriate.
· Provide an exceptional level of stewardship to donors, ensuring they are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value.
· Think innovatively and support the team’s goal to embed the use of digital in our work.
· Work with senior volunteers and senior staff, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support.
· Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Science Communications, Media and Engagement, Research and Finance teams.
CRM
· Ensure donor records are kept up-to-date through daily use of Salesforce.
· Use Salesforce to track income and activity, and as a planning tool.
Events
· Support the Donor Relations Manager in planning bespoke events / lab tours for our supporters, by providing guest lists, communicating with invitees and updating Salesforce records.
· Represent ARUK at Philanthropy team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending.
What we are looking for:
· Experience gained working in a major gift fundraising or client relationship management role
· Demonstrable experience of developing long-term / strategic relationships
· Demonstrable experience of developing / influencing relationships through face-to-face conversations
· Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision
· Ability to communicate with, and enthuse, a wide variety of people in a compelling, professional manner
· Exceptional listening skills
· Strong writing skills with the ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences
· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly
· Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level (ie. well-informed lay person)
· Ability to plan, prioritise and set goals, and to follow through each piece of work to completion
· Ability to work collaboratively and see the bigger organisational picture
· An understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising
· Excellent IT skills, including strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· High levels of emotional intelligence
· Genuine interest in people
· Curious and creative, enjoys investigating and solving problems
· Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them
· Feels strongly that dementia research is valuable and vital
· Confident and personable
· Diplomatic and discreet; has integrity
· Belief in the importance of striving for excellence
· Flexible approach, with willingness to undertake occasional evening work
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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!
Job Purpose
This role plays a key part in the delivery of Operation Smile UK’s retention programme, generating income and retaining existing cash and regular giving donors. The Giving Engagement Officer (Retention) will support the Giving Engagement Manager to implement multi-channel (mail, telemarketing, web and email) donor retention campaigns, ensuring timely delivery, creative accuracy, and effective stakeholder coordination.
You will be responsible for managing campaign schedules, supporting the creative and data processes, and ensuring delivery partners are aligned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their fundraising or campaign delivery experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Delivery & Coordination
· Deliver cultivation and retention campaigns, setting up and developing schedules in Asana and coordinating all required stakeholders.
· Manage timelines to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to plan.
· Compile campaign costs and track expenditure against budgets, flagging issues as they arise.
Creative, Data & Fulfilment Management
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data output, print and fulfilment for review by internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage the creative sign-off process: collate feedback from stakeholders and ensure briefing accuracy to suppliers.
- Proof all campaign materials to maintain brand integrity and accuracy.
Digital & Email Communications
- Support the development of donor emails in line with agreed campaign structures.
- Coordinate the production and scheduling of email content in collaboration with the communications and data and tech team.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Compile campaign results for analysis and provide reports to inform future activity.
- Work closely with data teams to ensure appropriate segmentation and tracking.
Donor Stewardship
- Support the thank-you process, including personalising and developing donor thank-you cards as required.
- Contribute to improving supporter journeys and experiences through campaign touchpoints, especially for regular givers.
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.
Application Instructions
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
- Why are you interested in a career in fundraising?
- What skills will you bring to this role?
- What specifically attracted you to Operation Smile UK’s mission to provide cleft care and safe surgery globally?
- How have you coordinated campaign schedules, stakeholders, and suppliers in previous roles to ensure on-time, accurate campaign delivery?
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.
We are open to flexible, hybrid and remote-working, with some in person attendance required to support our conferences and events (approximately 4-6 per year) across the country, and attendance to our in-person team days in Leeds (2 per year).
About us
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We have a clear vision: No student should be held back by their mental health. We empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to make student mental health a priority.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Officer to join our Sector Improvement Team. You’ll play a vital role in helping us deliver the flagship University Mental Health Charter Programme and Award, which supports universities to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and students.
This is a varied and purposeful role, where you’ll provide administrative, logistical, and digital communication support across the programme. From managing bookings and contracts, to coordinating communications and supporting event delivery, your work will help us deliver a high-quality experience to our university members and stakeholders across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys working with digital systems, and wants to make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Your key responsibilities
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Provide effective administrative and logistical support for the University Mental Health Charter Programme and Award.
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Support the planning and delivery of events, meetings, and online activities.
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Act as a first point of contact for member universities and stakeholders, handling enquiries and signposting appropriately.
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Coordinate programme communications, including newsletters, inbox management, and digital hub content.
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Maintain accurate records and support finance processes.
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Help manage digital tools and systems to improve efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in an administrative or support role.
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GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent qualification or experience or demonstration of ability.
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Confidence working with digital tools and systems.
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Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
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A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach.
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Commitment to Student Minds’ values of inclusion, co-production, and anti-racism.
What you’ll gain
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The chance to contribute to a high-impact national programme supporting better mental health for university communities across the UK.
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Experience in a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
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A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values wellbeing.
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Flexibility in how and where you work.
How to apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
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Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
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Download and complete our application form- instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
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Upload your completed application form, by clicking 'Redirect to Recruiter'.
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Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
Closing date for applications: 28th September 2025
Interviews: 8th-9th October 2025
Student Minds is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Grade: 0 - Director
Salary: £87,720
Position type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours a week. Flexible hours considered.
Responsible to: CEO
Direct reports: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (hybrid working, mix of office and home) or Remote (UK only)
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Director of Fundraising and Communications is a member of the Executive Team. This is ShelterBox's most senior management team, with overall responsibility for leading, planning and managing the work and development of ShelterBox.
You will be responsible for the delivery of our current 5 year organisational strategy 2022-27 as well as the implementation of the departmental Fundraising and Communications strategy, driving continued ambitious growth in our reach, engagement and fundraising. You will also play a leading role in driving the development of the next 5-year strategy for 2027 onwards.
You will work with the wider organisation and stakeholders to represent Fundraising and Communications and ensure the team are supported and able to thrive.
This is a role for a dynamic senior fundraising and communications specialist, who will bring significant experience within the sector. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop and implement a strategy that builds foundations for growth and drives a bold and confident ShelterBox of the future. You will take full accountability for the successful delivery of income forecasts and expenditure budgets. You will work with the team to deliver best in class communications across our channels, reach new audiences and grow unrestricted income through digital and offline acquisition, oversee the strategic growth of our philanthropy and partnerships programme, support our strategic partnership with Rotary, and ensure that the ShelterBox brand is optimised to ensure we stand out in a crowded market.
You will also be responsible for understanding the needs and ambitions of the ShelterBox network of affiliates (in Europe, North America and Australasia), seeking to understand the strategies and tactics that will drive global income growth. You will recommend where investments by ShelterBox Trust can support global fundraising into the future.
You will be a proven, highly effective communicator with an empowering management style and the ability to quickly build relationships. A personal desire to invest in your teams with limited resources is essential. Creativity, commitment and best practice implementation are key.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking a highly experienced fundraising and communications expert, who has a passion for storytelling and building impactful relationships. You must be able to hit the ground running, have a strong record of developing and leading successful teams by building highly effective relationships. This role is all about inspiring leadership, strategic innovation, and maximising every opportunity to grow our vital work.
Experience and understanding of the humanitarian sector is desirable, as is an understanding of current fundraising opportunities and challenges, ethical storytelling and communication trends. This includes an understanding of the competitive fundraising environment in the sector, following announcements by some government donors. The need for emergency shelter around the world is vast and growing daily. This role must understand and drive ambitious and effective ways to communicate our specialist focus on shelter and the tangibility of our offer to current and future supporters.
The role will support the Fundraising and Communications department to deliver 2025/2026 plans, as well as implement the longer-term fundraising and communications strategy, seizing all opportunities in an ever-changing landscape.
As well as leading the UK team, working with colleagues from different countries to grow international fundraising, requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to a long-term diplomatic approach.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the wider cultural context that affects our supporter's lives and behaviours. You will be results oriented and be confident using data and insight to inform decision making and drive our fundraising to the next level. Driven by a desire to connect in a meaningful way with audiences old and new, you will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a passionate and high-performing team, drive longer-term strategy and ensure the development of ShelterBox's strategic planning at a time of considerable change across the sector
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
As part of the Executive Team:
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of ShelterBox's Strategy 2022-27 as well as play a leading role in developing the next organisational 5 year strategy.
- Support the development and implementation of ShelterBox's vision, mission and values, including through demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
- Direct all fundraising and communication activities to achieve strategic goals, in line with our vision, mission and values.
- Work closely with the ShelterBox Board of Trustees, reporting on progress against strategy.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
- Regular travel to our Headquarters in Truro will be required. Occasional travel to London, affiliate offices internationally, and other locations.
As Director of Fundraising & Communications:
- Provide inspiring leadership and direction for the Fundraising & Communications department's multi-disciplinary team, ensuring ongoing development and implementation of our strategy to see continued ambitious growth in our income and profile.
- Drive and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, setting clear expectations, providing ongoing support and ensuring that teams are aligned with the strategy and our vision, mission and values.
- Ensure we grow the profile and influence of ShelterBox through the delivery of compelling fundraising and communications strategies to increase our supporter base and income.
- Line manage the FundComms SLT: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
- Embed a culture of data and insight driven decision making, innovation and collaboration.
- Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaboration, integrated planning and effective delivery of fundraising and communications activities.
- Be accountable for budgets and the best use of financial resources within the department, ensuring all budget and procurement processes are effectively implemented.
- Drive performance against targets within the department, identify and mitigate risk and develop contingency plans.
- Ensure our global brand aligns with the organisational strategy and audience insight, and that there is consistent application across the international team.
- Ensure our reputation is enhanced and protected - our teams produce high-quality, accurate materials, our processes are safe and robust, our supporters feel valued, and we are upholding our organisational values.
- Represent and act as an ambassador for ShelterBox externally, including with strategic partners like Rotary, and our community of incredible supporters. This includes taking part in media interviews to promote our work to a wide audience.
- Work closely across the department and affiliate teams to deepen understanding of our audiences, using data and sector insights to better target and grow these audience groups and increase lifetime value.
- Keep up to date with sector trends and developments, and particularly work with the CEO office to build networking and profile-building opportunities.
As a senior team leader and people manager at ShelterBox
- Actively demonstrate the importance of staff development in line with ShelterBox's policies and procedures, for example by undertaking regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and investing in performance management.
- Model ShelterBox's values through behaviours and leadership and build on what is a great senior leadership team in the Fundraising and Communications Department
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
- As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Grade: 0 - Director
Salary: £87,720
Position type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours a week. Flexible hours considered.
Responsible to: CEO
Direct reports: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (hybrid working, mix of office and home) or Remote (UK only)
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Director of Fundraising and Communications is a member of the Executive Team. This is ShelterBox's most senior management team, with overall responsibility for leading, planning and managing the work and development of ShelterBox.
You will be responsible for the delivery of our current 5 year organisational strategy 2022-27 as well as the implementation of the departmental Fundraising and Communications strategy, driving continued ambitious growth in our reach, engagement and fundraising. You will also play a leading role in driving the development of the next 5-year strategy for 2027 onwards.
You will work with the wider organisation and stakeholders to represent Fundraising and Communications and ensure the team are supported and able to thrive.
This is a role for a dynamic senior fundraising and communications specialist, who will bring significant experience within the sector. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop and implement a strategy that builds foundations for growth and drives a bold and confident ShelterBox of the future. You will take full accountability for the successful delivery of income forecasts and expenditure budgets. You will work with the team to deliver best in class communications across our channels, reach new audiences and grow unrestricted income through digital and offline acquisition, oversee the strategic growth of our philanthropy and partnerships programme, support our strategic partnership with Rotary, and ensure that the ShelterBox brand is optimised to ensure we stand out in a crowded market.
You will also be responsible for understanding the needs and ambitions of the ShelterBox network of affiliates (in Europe, North America and Australasia), seeking to understand the strategies and tactics that will drive global income growth. You will recommend where investments by ShelterBox Trust can support global fundraising into the future.
You will be a proven, highly effective communicator with an empowering management style and the ability to quickly build relationships. A personal desire to invest in your teams with limited resources is essential. Creativity, commitment and best practice implementation are key.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking a highly experienced fundraising and communications expert, who has a passion for storytelling and building impactful relationships. You must be able to hit the ground running, have a strong record of developing and leading successful teams by building highly effective relationships. This role is all about inspiring leadership, strategic innovation, and maximising every opportunity to grow our vital work.
Experience and understanding of the humanitarian sector is desirable, as is an understanding of current fundraising opportunities and challenges, ethical storytelling and communication trends. This includes an understanding of the competitive fundraising environment in the sector, following announcements by some government donors. The need for emergency shelter around the world is vast and growing daily. This role must understand and drive ambitious and effective ways to communicate our specialist focus on shelter and the tangibility of our offer to current and future supporters.
The role will support the Fundraising and Communications department to deliver 2025/2026 plans, as well as implement the longer-term fundraising and communications strategy, seizing all opportunities in an ever-changing landscape.
As well as leading the UK team, working with colleagues from different countries to grow international fundraising, requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to a long-term diplomatic approach.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the wider cultural context that affects our supporter's lives and behaviours. You will be results oriented and be confident using data and insight to inform decision making and drive our fundraising to the next level. Driven by a desire to connect in a meaningful way with audiences old and new, you will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a passionate and high-performing team, drive longer-term strategy and ensure the development of ShelterBox's strategic planning at a time of considerable change across the sector
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
As part of the Executive Team:
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of ShelterBox's Strategy 2022-27 as well as play a leading role in developing the next organisational 5 year strategy.
- Support the development and implementation of ShelterBox's vision, mission and values, including through demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
- Direct all fundraising and communication activities to achieve strategic goals, in line with our vision, mission and values.
- Work closely with the ShelterBox Board of Trustees, reporting on progress against strategy.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
- Regular travel to our Headquarters in Truro will be required. Occasional travel to London, affiliate offices internationally, and other locations.
As Director of Fundraising & Communications:
- Provide inspiring leadership and direction for the Fundraising & Communications department's multi-disciplinary team, ensuring ongoing development and implementation of our strategy to see continued ambitious growth in our income and profile.
- Drive and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, setting clear expectations, providing ongoing support and ensuring that teams are aligned with the strategy and our vision, mission and values.
- Ensure we grow the profile and influence of ShelterBox through the delivery of compelling fundraising and communications strategies to increase our supporter base and income.
- Line manage the FundComms SLT: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
- Embed a culture of data and insight driven decision making, innovation and collaboration.
- Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaboration, integrated planning and effective delivery of fundraising and communications activities.
- Be accountable for budgets and the best use of financial resources within the department, ensuring all budget and procurement processes are effectively implemented.
- Drive performance against targets within the department, identify and mitigate risk and develop contingency plans.
- Ensure our global brand aligns with the organisational strategy and audience insight, and that there is consistent application across the international team.
- Ensure our reputation is enhanced and protected - our teams produce high-quality, accurate materials, our processes are safe and robust, our supporters feel valued, and we are upholding our organisational values.
- Represent and act as an ambassador for ShelterBox externally, including with strategic partners like Rotary, and our community of incredible supporters. This includes taking part in media interviews to promote our work to a wide audience.
- Work closely across the department and affiliate teams to deepen understanding of our audiences, using data and sector insights to better target and grow these audience groups and increase lifetime value.
- Keep up to date with sector trends and developments, and particularly work with the CEO office to build networking and profile-building opportunities.
As a senior team leader and people manager at ShelterBox
- Actively demonstrate the importance of staff development in line with ShelterBox's policies and procedures, for example by undertaking regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and investing in performance management.
- Model ShelterBox's values through behaviours and leadership and build on what is a great senior leadership team in the Fundraising and Communications Department
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
- As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Data Officer
Data Officer, L'Arche in the UK
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 30 hours per week.
Salary: £26,543 - £28,429 (depending on experience) pro rata.
Place of work: Hybrid, with 2-3 days a week in our Manchester office
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: Sunday 14th September at 20:00
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the Manchester area.
Main purpose of the role:
We are looking for a Data Officer passionate about solving problems and providing excellent administrative support to ensure that:
- The Fundraising and Communications Team have a true and complete repository of supporter data;
- The database includes all Community fundraising and communications data;
- The database is aligned with our Finance database;
- Gift Aid fundraising is delivered for all eligible donors;
- All L'Arche supporters are being communicated with according to their preferences and in line with relevant communication regulations;
Key essential criteria:
- Experience of providing effective and efficient administrative support to an individual or team, including managing an email inbox, responding to external queries professionally and in a timely manner;
- Experience of building productive relationships with suppliers and colleagues;
- Experience of using any customer relationship database. We use the fundraising database Donorfy.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, Word, Outlook;
- Logical and organised with excellent written and oral communication skills;
You can find more details about L'Arche on our website.
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A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 14th September at 20:00
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th September.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
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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!
Creative Content Officer
Location: Any CHAS site - Hybrid working with a base in Edinburgh, Stepps, Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross.
Salary: £35,445 - £39,615 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 14/09/2025 23:59
The Vacancy
Join Us as Our Creative Content Officer.
Are you a natural storyteller with a flair for crafting compelling digital experiences? CHAS is looking for a Creative Content Officer to join our collaborative Marketing and Communications Team within the Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, in a brand-new role that blends creativity, strategy, and impact.
In this exciting position, you’ll lead the creation and delivery of innovative content and campaigns across digital platforms, with occasional support for offline materials. You’ll be the driving force behind engaging narratives that resonate with our audiences, elevate our brand, and support key organisational goals.
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has a sharp eye for design and a passion for storytelling
- Knows and has experience in tailoring content for different channels while maintaining brand consistency
- Thrives in collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders
- Is ready to boost CHAS’s online presence and drive meaningful engagement
If you’re ready to make a difference through creativity and content, we’d love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic and skilled individual who brings creativity, strategic thinking, and technical know-how to the role with demonstrable skills and experience in the following areas. We expect the successful candidate to have exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate with all stakeholders and the ability to create compelling stories that inspire action.
The successful candidate must evidence:
- Proven expertise in social media management with a strong track record of planning, executing, and optimising content across multiple platforms to drive engagement and grow audiences.
- Creative proficiency in design and multimedia tools, skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent software, to produce high-quality visuals, videos, and other digital assets that align with brand identity.
- Solid understanding of digital marketing principles. Familiarity with SEO best practices, email marketing strategies, and paid advertising (PPC), with the ability to contribute to integrated campaigns.
- Clear, concise, and compelling writing and verbal communication, with meticulous attention to detail and tone appropriate for varied audiences.
- Analytical mindset with a results-driven approach. Ability to interpret performance data, extract actionable insights, and refine content strategies to maximise impact and reach.
- Understanding of PR and influencer engagement. Familiarity with public relations tactics and influencer collaboration strategies, with the ability to support brand awareness and amplify campaign reach through strategic partnerships.
In addition, we would expect some evidence around:
- Awareness of digital compliance and best practices. Working knowledge of GDPR and relevant digital marketing regulations, ensuring ethical and compliant content creation and audience engagement.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset and ability to engage with colleagues across the charity, with some travel to different locations across Scotland to gather and create compelling content in different formats.
About CHAS
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Marketing and Communication Team and Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home, onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow and one day a week at one of our two hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you.
- Development Opportunities: development through exposure to a variety of fundraising, marketing and communications activities and events.
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further Information and How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply. Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers site to answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.
We currently have two exciting opportunities to join our team as a Donor Experience Officer. One is a permanent contract, and one is a fixed-term parental leave cover contract from 3 November 2025 to 30 November 2026.
Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for one or both of these roles when submitting your application. As a Donor Experience Officer, you’ll play a central part in providing an outstanding, informative and rewarding experience for thousands of donors through delivery of a best-in-class donor stewardship programme.
You will develop and deliver multi-channel donor journeys for supporters, giving to a variety of important areas. Working closely with fundraising leads and other members of the Donor Experience team, you will coordinate and deliver a calendar of creative touchpoints – ensuring that donors receive an inspiring experience commensurate to the level of their gifts. You’ll also work closely with colleagues leading on key income streams to ensure donor experience activity supports acquisition and retention goals.
You must be comfortable and confident in working to a brief to producing creative communications across digital and print media.
You will be proactive in sourcing powerful impact stories and case studies from across the University and translate these into high quality content that ensures donors feel their support is valued and effective, inspires repeat giving and maximises donor retention.
You will be highly organised and proactive, with excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills, with an ability to influence and connect with stakeholders at all levels.
There are two posts available - 1 Permanent contract and 1 Fixed Term contract for 13 months. If you are only interested in one post please stipulate this in your application otherwise you will be considered for both opportunities.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
For general enquiries or enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews, please click the apply button for contact details.
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The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer will work alongside the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to help deliver Rising Sun’s fundraising targets during this exciting period of growth for the charity.
The main focus of the role is finding, attracting and stewarding new funders to help deliver Rising Sun’s life changing services. You will write compelling funding proposals that demonstrate the impact of our services and how we meet funders’ requirements. You will build strong relationships with grant officers from various foundations, providing regular updates and communicating challenges, solutions and successes as appropriate to develop our reputation as an effective, reliable and trustworthy organisation. Alongside this you will be nurturing our existing portfolio of funders to help prioritise multi-year funding.
Working with you in the Fundraising Team will be the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Community Fundraising Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team. As part of the team you will help to develop fundraising materials such as case studies, impact reports and cases for support.
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who loves building and nurturing relationships and has a passion for fundraising. In addition, you will have excellent writing skills and experience of generating income from trusts and foundations to grow our income from this stream. As part of our committed team of approximately 50 staff, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage part of Rising Sun’s portfolio of income and fundraising activities related to trusts and foundations.
- Keep the trusts and foundations stream of the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines.
- Write compelling funding applications that answer funders’ questions and effectively communicate the mission, services and impact of Rising Sun.
- Develop appropriate fundraising tools, such as cases for support and impact reports.
- Support the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to write bids for commissioned services and government funding opportunities.
- Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors and grant officers.
- Be responsible for the management of successful trusts and foundations grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
- Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
- Represent Rising Sun at fundraising events and pitches as required.
- Comply with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
- Effectively prioritise, plan and organise own workload, working effectively with the Head of Income and Partnerships.
- Take responsibility for personal development by making the most of your induction, line management and training, and attending team meetings.
- Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)
Skills and Attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to influence and negotiate
- Report writing skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by phone, by email and in person
- Excellent team working skills
- Presentation / pitching skills (D)
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
- Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
- Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Passionate about the vision and mission of Rising Sun
- Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
Knowledge and Experience
- Success in raising income through trusts and foundations (D)
- Experience carrying out research into potential funders
- Experience establishing and developing partnerships
- Experience of managing a diverse workload, prioritising and meeting deadlines while working under pressure
- Experience of completing reports for funders (D)
- Knowledge of the grant applications process (D)
- Basic awareness of issues and opportunities within the sector, current trends, influences and funder priorities
- Awareness and understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on the lives of survivors and families (D)
- A relevant fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising (D)
Other requirements
- Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work from time to time)
- Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation and fundraising team (time off in lieu will be given)
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
How to apply
Please download the application form on our website for the full job description, person specification and application form, and return the application by the end of Monday 15th September 2025.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

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Our new Operations Support Officer will provide high-quality operational and administrative support across HR, systems, recruitment, events, and record-keeping, ensuring our processes are efficient and effective.
You will bring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and confidence with digital tools, and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a remote based team.
Please refer to the application pack. Applications must include a CV and application form.
Applications that do not include both documents will not be considered.