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Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will play a key supporting role within the fundraising team, assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the Communications team. With a key aim of delivering agreed activity and growing income from corporate partnerships.
This role focuses on supporting the identification and recruitment of new regional, national and international corporate supporters, while also playing a lead role in managing and stewarding existing partnerships, with particular responsibility for communications activity and delivery of sponsorship activities and events.
World Horse Welfare has seen a substantial growth in corporate support over the past four years, so this post presents significant opportunities to be part of a growing income stream as the charity celebrates its centenary in 2027.
Whether you’re a recent graduate with a willingness to learn or an experienced candidate ready to hit the ground running, we offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience — starting at £28,000 per annum for entry-level applicants and up to £34,000 per annum for those with proven expertise. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real difference from day one.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting New Business Development
Managing Existing Corporate Partnerships
Communications & Engagement
Sponsorship & Agreement Management
Administration & Reporting
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
Desirable:
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a pivotal role within a small, ambitious team, working closely with clinical leaders and committees to deliver high-quality education for a diverse membership including nurses, consultants, resident doctors, pharmacists, scientists and allied health professionals.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering BSH’s educational offer – from webinars and podcasts to in-person events and digital learning resources – as well as leading the development of our new online Knowledge Hub.
Key Responsibilities
Support the BSH Education Committee and deliver its programme of educational activity
Plan, coordinate and deliver webinars, podcasts, events and educational resources
Lead the development and management of the BSH Knowledge Hub, ensuring content is high-quality, relevant and up to date
Track engagement and usage data, including CPD activity
Support delivery of education sessions at external events and contribute to BSH events
Work collaboratively with other societies and organisations to enhance educational content and signposting
Support educational outputs across BSH committees, particularly the Nurse Forum and Research Forum
To apply, please email the following documents
Your CV (no more than three sides of A4), including two referees.
A supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your motivation for applying, confirming that you meet the requirements in Part 1 of the Person Specification and detailing how you meet the criteria in Part 2 of the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Resident Engagement Officer
Location: Home Based, covering theNorth East
Salary: £32,300 per annum plus £3,715 car allowance
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
It matters. So we’re bringing it closer to home.
Our customers have told us they want us to understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. We’ve listened.
That’s why we’re creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next.
We need a Resident Engagement Officer, internally known as a Customer Engagement Officer, who is motivated by real community impact - someone who doesn’t just gather feedback, but turns it into meaningful change for customers and neighbourhoods.
This is your opportunity to work at the heart of our communities: building trusted relationships, amplifying customer voices, and helping shape the services we deliver every day.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in making sure our customers feel heard, valued and able to influence decisions that affect the services we provide, their homes and communities.
In this role, you will:
What you’ll bring
You’re someone who connects easily with people and genuinely cares about making a difference.
We’re looking for:
Location and flexibility
This role is home based, but you’ll need to live in the North / East and be happy to travel across the region to connect with customers and communities in that particular locality.
Why join us?
At Stonewater, our customer promise is “We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us.”
This is a chance to help shape services that truly reflect what customers need. If you’re motivated by customer impact and want to be part of an organisation that is committed to listening and improving, we’d love to hear from you.
Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references, a satisfactory DBS and possession of a valid Right to Work document.
Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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The Senior Legacy Officer will lead the delivery and development of St Luke’s legacy fundraising programme, taking ownership of one of the hospice’s most critical income streams. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, the role will focus exclusively on growing legacy income through strategic marketing, supporter engagement and stewardship, pipeline development and internal advocacy. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the legacy programme, using insight and best practice to maximise long-term income while delivering an outstanding supporter experience.
What you’ll be doing:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Senior Development Manager
Location: Contracted to Breaking Barrier’ office in London, Birmingham or Manchester, with some expectation of travel
Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (minimum 30 hours) and flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £33,500 (Depending on the location and experience)
Purpose of the Role
The fundraising team at Breaking Barriers generates income from a range of sources: trusts and foundations, statutory and lottery, corporate and major donors. We sit within the wider Income and Engagement Directorate, alongside communications and public fundraising, and work closely together to drive income and engagement from funders, partners and supporters who share our vision that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The Development Officer manages our portfolio of small trusts and foundations (grants up to £10,000), securing income and developing relationships from existing donors and new prospects. The role involves writing compelling funding proposals, delivering effective stewardship, and meeting all reporting requirements to a high standard.
Alongside portfolio management, the post-holder co-ordinates our fundraising events programme, ensuring both online and in-person events deepen engagement with our cause. The role also provides active support across fundraising appeals and the statutory, lottery and major donor income streams, including prospect research. The post-holder will also contribute to the operational efficiency of the fundraising team through effective administration.
This is a varied, fast-paced role that will suit someone with strong writing skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. It offers real scope to develop knowledge and skills across a wide range of fundraising disciplines within a supportive and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Income generation (60%)
· Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts and foundations awarding grants of up to £10,000, delivering tailored stewardship and relationship management across both warm relationships and cold prospects.
· Plan, write and submit compelling funding applications based on a clear understanding of Breaking Barriers' programmes, funding needs and funder requirements.
· Manage all reporting requirements within your portfolio, ensuring reports are completed accurately and to deadline.
· Undertake research to identify new prospects, gathering relevant background information including funding interests, grant levels and connection points with Breaking Barriers.
· Ensure all income and pipeline activity is accurately recorded and kept up to date in Salesforce.
· Act as the philanthropy lead for the Big Give Challenge Appeal.
2. Fundraising Events and Stewardship (20%)
· Co-ordinate Breaking Barriers' fundraising events programme, working across the fundraising team and wider Income and Engagement Directorate to shape a calendar that inspires and engages funders, supporters and senior volunteers.
· Manage event logistics including venue sourcing, guest list coordination, on-the-day support and follow-up.
· Lead on the development of stewardship materials for philanthropy audiences, including impact updates, newsletters and event collateral.
3. Prospect Research and Fundraising Administration (15%)
· Carry out prospect research to support the major gifts, statutory and lottery fundraising pipelines, producing clear, well-structured briefings for senior colleagues.
· Build and maintain funder profiles, recording prospect activity, research findings and pipeline information accurately in Salesforce.
· Support colleagues in the finance team with gift administration and thanking processes.
· Contribute to the directorate's approach to data quality and CRM best practice.
4. Other Responsibilities (5%)
· Participate in cross-team projects to build a thorough understanding of Breaking Barriers' work and wider activities.
· Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required within the scope of this role.
· Demonstrate Breaking Barriers' values of being welcoming, collaborative, mission-led and entrepreneurial.
Person Specification
Essential
· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in the refugee or employment sectors.
· Experience of writing compelling funding proposals or other relevant persuasive content for different audiences.
· Understanding of the principles of trusts and foundations fundraising, whether through direct experience or study.
· Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information and present it clearly.
· Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
· Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
Desirable
· Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising in the charity sector.
· Familiarity with major donor, statutory or lottery fundraising.
· Experience using Salesforce or another fundraising CRM.
· Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they apply to fundraising.
Other considerations:
· Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
· Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for 2x Events & Community Officers to support the fundraising team based at our London office. One position is permanent and one is fixed term maternity cover for 12 months.
Deadline: 5pm on Sunday 28th June
Location: London
Salary: Starting at £32,604 rising to £36,796, plus London weighting of £4,000
Hours: Full-time (32 hours a week)
Contract type: 1x permanent role and 1x fixed term maternity cover (same location, salary & hours for both)
This exciting role will support the delivery of the agreed Events & Community Fundraising strategy, building relationships with supporters across a range of events and activities, and supporting them with their fundraising goals.
What does the role involve?
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website.
Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 28th June and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for w/c 13th July.
Please indicate your preference for either the permanent role or fixed term maternity cover in your application form.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our vision is good mental health for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategic IT Lead- Shape Technology Strategy, Innovation and Digital Future
Location:
Hybrid (2 days in Office) Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary:
£Competitive per annum plus benefits
Hours:
Part time, 22.5 hours
Contract:
Permanent
A New Opportunity to Shape SeeAbility's Digital Future
SeeAbility is looking for an exceptional Strategic IT Lead to shape our digital, technology, and data strategy at a pivotal time in our growth. This is a senior leadership role with real influence and visibility. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will help define how technology drives our mission and improves outcomes for the people we support.
Do you want to use technology to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Leading Strategy, Innovation and Digital Transformation
You will lead SeeAbility’s organisation‑wide approach to digital, data, and technology. Your work will ensure our systems and tools are modern, secure, and ready for the future.
You will be responsible for:
You will partner closely with:
Are you confident influencing senior leaders and shaping strategy at the highest level?
A Role for Visionary, People-Focused Leader
You are a forward‑thinking technology leader who brings clarity, energy, and strategic insight. You combine technical understanding with strong people and communication skills.
You bring experience in:
You excel at:
Do you thrive in environments where technology has the power to create social impact?
What You Will Bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
Are you ready to lead meaningful change and shape a more digital, connected SeeAbility?
Why This Role Matters
This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious digital journey with:
If you want to lead our digital future — and help build a modern, resilient, user‑centred technology environment — we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us as a Stategic IT Lead?
We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.
Your Development & Appreciation
• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
• 33 days holiday (pro-rata) (incl. bank holidays), rising to 41 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream
Your Wellbeing Counts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Circa £33,000+
Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:
About the Role
We are looking for a driven PR Officer to positively promote the visibility, awareness and reputation of the RAF Benevolent Fund through proactive public relations and communications activity. The postholder will help raise the profile of the organisation among key audiences by delivering media relations, content creation, stakeholder communications and wider communications activity that supports the Fund’s strategic objectives.
Additional Information
· Standard DBS check
· Must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026, 5:00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Challenge Events Officer role. The successful candidate will oversee and deliver a dynamic portfolio of challenge events, ensuring exceptional participant experiences while supporting income generation and long-term supporter engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Title: Corporate Fundraising Officer
Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnership Manager
Location: Hybrid working, with a mix of home and minimum 1 day per week in West London office
Salary: £31,500 per annum
We aim to be transparent about remuneration at MHI. As a charitable organisation, salaries for this role are predetermined and not negotiable. Please consider the advertised salary before applying.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
Click Here for the full Candidate Pack for this role.
Job Summary
Working closely with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role will support the delivery of high value corporate partnerships, including stewardship and engagement activities, as well as business development, identifying opportunities with aligned brands and up-coming charity of the year applications, to develop new corporate partnerships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with one day a week in the office in West London, and expectation to attend partner events where required.
You will be a creative, organised and reliable individual, ideally with experience in a fundraising team, supporting corporate partnerships or community fundraising. An excellent communicator, able to manage your time effectively and build good working relationships, you will support the Income team to deliver and secure corporate partnerships, working with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities for engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks.
We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chiva is looking for a compassionate and experienced Specialist Support Officer to provide emotional support, advocacy, and practical guidance to children, young people, and families affected by HIV across London.
About Chiva
Chiva is a charity in the UK whose mission is to ensure that children, young people and young adults growing up with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. Chiva works to ensure that young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.
What You’ll Do
Who We’re Looking For
You will be a qualified social worker or registered health and social care professional with experience of supporting children, young people and families with complex needs. A passion for empowering young people and promoting inclusive, person-centred support is essential.
Join Chiva and become part of a dedicated team making a real impact every day.
Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification on the Chiva website for full details.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 9th July 2026.
Interviews to take place on: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £35,159 to £36,935 (starting salary range)
Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours per week)
Pension: USS
Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, 3 well-being days, and a Christmas office closure
Location: Hybrid, flexible working model with an office located in central London. Occasional UK-wide travel for GHE and relevant events.
Reports to: Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International)
Purpose
GuildHE is seeking an ambitious Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our organisation’s growth. Working directly with the Head of Research Policy and the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International), you will help monitor, analyse, and respond to policy initiatives within the research and innovation space. You will support a range of member-focused events and activities to ensure staff in our member institutions are well-informed and supported. This includes supporting the management of the GuildHE Research Consortium and leading on the organising and delivery of our flagship annual PGR Doctoral Festival, helping our members develop, share best practices, and maximise their research impact.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Analysis & Communication
Horizon Scanning: Monitor government departments (e.g., DSIT, DfE), funding and regulatory bodies (UKRI, Research England, OfS, Innovate UK), and other stakeholders for policy updates, funding calls, and consultation launches in relation to Research and Innovation policy.
Briefings: Produce concise policy briefings, data summaries, and position papers for GuildHE members and leadership on key Research and Innovation issues (e.g., REF, knowledge exchange, KEF, commercialisation, research culture, open research). Develop high-quality external reports, consultations, blogs and other materials articulating member challenges and opportunities.
Consultation Drafts: Assist senior policy colleagues in gathering evidence, analysing member feedback, collaborating with sector stakeholders, and drafting compelling arguments that articulate the unique perspectives of GuildHE institutions.
Share Best Practice: Identify case studies across the GHE membership to share best practice internally and externally and drive national conversations about new ways of working and operating in the sector.
Policy issues: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and institutional research and innovation policies indicated by the Head of Research Policy or Policy Manager (Research, Innovation, International).
Member Support & Consortium Coordination
Member Engagement: Maintain regular, positive communication with research and innovation leads across member institutions, fostering a collaborative network. Support relevant GuildHE member networks, including the Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Place network, promoting communication, collaboration, and best practice exchange to inform evidence-based policy development.
Member development: Provide support for timely implementation of good practice guidelines and associated resources, within agreed budgets. This includes assisting with members' business development initiatives, such as Research Degree Awarding Powers.
Event Delivery: Develop and deliver content for events including the GuildHE Research Consortium meetings, the Research and Knowledge Exchange Symposium, PGR Doctoral Festival, the PGR Network for global majority students and sandpits/match events, workshops and roundtables.
Shared Services: Collaborate with other GHE teammates to maintain and deliver our shared services (i.e. research outputs repository, shared postgraduate online training, research impact tracking and researcher development tools) and explore new services in response to members’ needs
PGR Students: Develop and deliver initiatives for postgraduate students and early career researchers (e.g., our PGR Support Programme and associated student networks), working closely with the Policy Manager (Student Experience) to ensure postgraduate students are reflected in broader student support policies.
The postholder will also be expected to:
Actively support the delivery of the GuildHE strategy.
To contribute positively to a small, professional team focused on delivering excellence in their members’ interests.
Support GuildHE events and communication activities as appropriate - including campaigns, writing articles, blogs and press releases.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at HE institutions and sector agencies, including senior leaders, academics, and policy staff.
Gather feedback from HE institutions and use this to inform the continuous improvement of our services.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to embedding EDI principles within all policy development and advocacy efforts.
Represent GuildHE externally on a range of HE sector groups and projects and deputise for the Head of Research Policy or the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation and International) as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.
Person Specification
Core Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Clear, concise writing skills for drafting policy responses, reports, and emails to senior stakeholders with excellent attention to detail.
Problem-solving, Influencing and advocacy skills
Ability to digest complex, lengthy policy documents and extract key themes relevant to GuildHE members.
Confident digital skills and highly proficient user of computer packages including MS Office and G Suite
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, adhere deadlines, and maintain project momentum. This includes the capacity to monitor progress, identify and mitigate potential risks, and proactively address challenges.
Experience in using data and evidence to enhance and impact assess activities.
Facilitation and convening skills would be advantageous
Core Attributes
Ability to build professional relationships quickly and sustainably with members and a wide range of stakeholders
Able to meet deadlines, to prioritise work and to anticipate issues and problems with strong attention to detail
A collaborative, communicative and flexible team player who is also comfortable working independently.
An individual who shares our values of equity and inclusion and can translate these values into day to day work and impactful outcomes.
An understanding of, or a keen interest in, the UK higher education sector, research funding landscape, or public policy.
To be willing to travel across the UK for meetings with members, stakeholders and events and to work flexibly, when and where necessary.
Ideal Experience
Knowledge and understanding of higher education policy, working in research and innovation and/or supporting a research environment.
Experience of developing policy positions and responses
Experience in synthesising complex data and/or ideas
Experience in supporting training and development
Job Advert
GuildHE is a formal representative body, representing diversity in the higher education sector and the widest variety of institution types across the UK. We are undergoing an exciting period of transformation, evolving our policy approach and member-focused services to significantly increase our impact within the sector and ensure we’re providing timely, proactive support to our members as they address emerging 21st century challenges.
GuildHE is seeking an ambitious Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our organisation’s growth. Working directly with the Head of Research Policy and the Policy Manager (Skills, Innovation, International), you will help monitor, analyse, and respond to policy initiatives within the research and innovation space. You will support a range of member-focused events and activities to ensure staff in our member institutions are well-informed and supported. This includes supporting the management of the GuildHE Research Consortium and leading on the organising and delivery of our flagship annual PGR Doctoral Festival, helping our members develop, share best practices, and maximise their research impact.
If you think you can bring bold, creative and proactive energy to our small-and-mighty team to help take us to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Application closing date: Monday 12th July
Interviews: Tuesday 21st July
Please submit your cv and a cover letter via the jobs portal
Curious about the role? Please contact Dana Gamble, Policy Manager for more information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Closing date: 6 July 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Are you a highly motivated and experienced fundraiser and communicator who is looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking an exceptional Fundraising & Communications Officer to help generate income and raise our profile. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.Your role will be to support a portfolio of events, develop compelling content and generate awareness of JET’s mission and impact to engage new and existing supporters and inspire them to give and/or fundraise for us.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting or delivering fundraising activity across multiple income streams, developing and delivering communications plans and content across multiple channels with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We are looking for a person who is highly motivated, organised and used to working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders. Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
Flexible working
Enhanced annual leave
Homeworking allowance
Occupational pension scheme
Occupational sickness scheme
Special paid leave provision
Enhanced family leave
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Sunday 12 July at [23:59].
Preliminary interviews to be held week commencing 20 July.
In-person interviews likely to be held in Birmingham or London (tbc) on Wednesday 29 July.
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note:
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
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