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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
About the Role
This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works Pop Up Shops and sales, other fundraising events and the community fundraising programme. Managing the Events and Community Manager(s), you will work closely with the Wardrobe and wider Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust strategy of Pop up shops and Sales, Events and Community Fundraising, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities.
The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe and Retail Partnerships Manager, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.
We seek a Head with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through retail activations. An ability to work under pressure, deliver to tight deadlines, juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.
How to Apply
Please read through the full job pack attached and then submit a CV and a cover letter by 12pm on Monday 4th May.
1st round interviews will take place on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd June and will be in person at Smart Works North London centre.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



Pro Bono Community is seeking a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us achieve greater access to justice.
Pro Bono Community is a registered charity that has developed specialised training programmes for students, trainees and lawyers covering the practical skills involved in delivering free legal advice and areas of social welfare law. In conjunction with the training, the charity arranges and manages volunteering placements at Law Centres and other advice agencies. The charity’s activities include a number of grant-funded projects which the coordinator will be heavily involved in.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who share our aims and mission and are driven to make them a reality.
About the role
Pro Bono Community is looking for a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us run programmes aimed at improving the amount and quality of access to justice by training law students and others and then placing them to work as volunteers at advice agencies.
The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will report to and work alongside the Director to undertake work supporting the charity’s activities with a focus on recruiting and training students and lawyers and then coordinating volunteering placements for them at Law Centres and advice agencies. The role also includes administrative work relating to a pioneering digital advice clinic the charity runs in conjunction with a Citizens Advice agency in London.
This is a full-time role with a salary of £31-35,000 depending on experience and the charity is seeking to appoint someone with knowledge of training and the legal/advice sectors and/or experience in a similar role. Occasional weekend work may be required. The role will involve working from home with some travel involved to London and elsewhere in support of the charity’s activities. The role includes annual leave of 25 days and a workplace pension scheme.
Responsibilities
Training and General Administration
· Producing and printing publicity and training materials
· Maintaining databases, content management systems, websites, social media and other tools
· Dealing with enquiries, including those made via the PBC mailbox and telephone line
· Organising the location and timetabling of training programmes
· Liaising with trainers and others to facilitate training
· Attending training programmes and assessments where necessary
· Keeping attendance records
· Monitoring development of the training content and facilitating discussions between stakeholders/authors
Volunteer coordination
· Arranging volunteer placements with advice agencies
· Designing and implementing rotas for volunteering
· Managing PBC’s online volunteer portal and volunteer activity logs
· Monitoring attendance and feedback
· Reacting to problems arising from attendance and other issues
· Dealing with volunteer enquiries
· Liaising with advice agencies on volunteers’ performance
· Dealing with enquiries from advice agencies
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Assisting advice agencies to evaluate volunteers’ impact through focus groups, surveys and other research tools
· Collating and analysing data
· Coordinating monitoring and evaluation reporting
· Designing and implementing monitoring and feedback tools
· Reviewing and revising monitoring and evaluation processes
Partnership management
· Working with the Director to:
o Develop and maintain productive relationships with Law Centres, advice agencies, universities, law firms and other stakeholders
o Identify and source partnership opportunities
o Explore new ways of working with partners
Competencies
Essential
· Administrative experience in the legal, educational or voluntary sectors
· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Attention to detail
· IT skills
· Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
· Very good internal and external stakeholder management skills
· Problem solving
· Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies
· Ability to be flexible and assist with different aspects of the project as necessary
· Use of initiative
Desirable
· Legal background
· Knowledge of or experience in the free legal advice sector
· Knowledge of or experience in the training/HE sector
· Experience of working with volunteers
· Knowledge of digital training and communications tools
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in community fundraising to join our Development Team as a Community Fundraiser Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and nurture the Trust’s fundraising and engagement goals.
Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London
Contract Type: Full time, all year round
Salary: £31,980-£33,870
Start Date: 10th August 2026
About the Role
Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the schools’ communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust’s vision
- Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving
- Boost the Trust’s growth and sustainability by supporting data‑driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records and contributing to strong grant proposals
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders
- Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools
- Passionate about education and community building
- A team player with a proactive and positive approach
About the Trust
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (primary, secondary and post-16), a registered charity and a trading company committed to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith, aspiration and service.
Our Shared Services Team provides high-quality professional and operational support across the Trust, enabling schools to focus on teaching, learning and pastoral care.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
- The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
- Hybrid working during school holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
How to Apply
For further details on the role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification or visit our website to find out more about us.
To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage.
Closing Date: 5pm on 21st May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 22nd May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 1st June 2026
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide.
Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!
Just as we are all one in God, so we set out jointly to create a community of schools to give our pupils all they need to grow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Drinkaware is a leading charity concerned with reducing harm from alcohol. We do this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice, and practical resources; raising awareness of alcohol harms; and working in partnership with others to deliver behaviour change through our tools and interventions. The Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
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About the role:
As our Junior Content Producer, you’ll support the Content Team to deliver Drinkaware’s multimedia content strategy. Working closely with colleagues across Content, Marketing, Ops and Programmes, Partnerships and Research, you’ll play a key role in creating, coordinating and delivering engaging content across digital and offline channels.
From managing content workflows to producing engaging social content, your work will help ensure our audiences can make informed choices about alcohol.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Creating and supporting the delivery of digital and printed content across channels.
• Planning, self-shooting and editing high-quality video content for social media.
• Supporting the delivery of social media plans, across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Coordinating content requests to ensure tasks are assigned, tracked and delivered on time.
• Building and nurturing online communities through proactive community management and audience engagement.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, is creatively driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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About you:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring:
• Experience in digital content production and social media delivery.
• Experience of creating multimedia content using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva.
• Strong video production skills, including self-shooting and editing for social platforms.
• Confidence working across teams and managing multiple tasks to deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working within complex sign-off processes or creating animations or infographics, is a bonus, but not essential. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.
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Why join us?
At Drinkaware, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll enjoy:
- Hybrid Working (two days a week in the office)
- 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Bupa health cover
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Wellbeing and learning grants
- Perks and discounts platform
…and more.
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Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us work together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK.
For full information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
- Closing date: 4pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026
Expected Interview dates:
- Stage one (online via teams) – 20 May 2026
- Stage two (in person at our Moorgate offices) – 28/29 May 2026
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section in the Job Description and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No agency support is required
Drinkaware is an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse & harm in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Digital Marketing Officer at Crimestoppers, you’ll help bring powerful campaigns to life through engaging digital content, social media and short‑form video. Working across Crimestoppers and our youth service, Fearless, you’ll play a hands‑on role in planning, creating and sharing content that encourages people to speak up and stop crime completely anonymously. This is a fast‑paced, creative role where you’ll build your digital skills, collaborate with passionate colleagues and young people, often feature on camera, and see the real‑world impact of your work from day one.
This role would suit someone who is creative and curious, enjoys making digital content, feels comfortable learning by doing, and is keen to start or develop a career in digital media.
You'll find the full job pack along with this add; please have a read before submitting a CV and covering letter.
1 year FTC | Head office based | £27,818 | Basic DBS required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health in the UK with a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to play a central role in supporting the delivery of ADPH projects, networks, and events across the UK. This position is key to ensuring that all activity is recorded accurately, systems run smoothly, and members receive an exceptional level of support. Working closely with programme leads, you will contribute to the development and delivery of work programmes, maintain the membership database, and assist in the upkeep of internal systems.
You will work across the team to help plan, deliver, and evaluate projects, carrying out background research, analysing data, and coordinating smaller pieces of work independently. The role also involves organising meetings and events, both online and in person, facilitating smooth delivery and taking accurate minutes
A significant part of the role includes supporting our internal systems, particularly Salesforce and MS365. You will be expected to maintain user guides, support online member platforms, and help gather feedback to drive system improvements. Alongside this, you will contribute to internal and external communications, maintain data tracking for KPI reporting, and support ADPH’s regional networks.
This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. You should be confident using Microsoft Office applications and be experienced in administrative work with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
All applications must be accompanied by a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for the role to be considered for interview.
The Association operates a hybrid working model and candidates are welcome from across the UK, however attendance at regular monthly meetings in London will be required, further details are available by contacting as below ahead of any application if required.
Closing date Thursday 30th April, 12 moon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Following the growth of the Income Generation team Severn Hospice is expanding.
Severn Hospice is a leading regional charity providing compassionate care for people living with incurable illness across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated fundraiser to help grow our Individual Giving programme, a vital source of income that enables us to continue delivering our caring services.
As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering fundraising activity that inspires supporters and maximises engagement, income and lifetime value.
Leading a diverse portfolio including regular giving, appeals, in memoriam gifts, funeral donations and general donations, you will use insight-led planning and thoughtful communication to engage supporters, build lasting and meaningful relationships and encourage long-term giving.
Working closely with colleagues across the income generation and communications teams, you will develop campaigns, initiatives and supporter journeys that make new and existing supporters feel valued, informed and inspired by the difference they make.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will manage budgets, plan and monitor campaigns, evaluate performance, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and best practice standards. You will also line-manage the Legacy Fundraiser, supporting the development of legacy income as part of the wider Individual Giving programme.
Severn Hospice is a wonderfully rewarding place to work. If you are an experienced, creative and relationship-focused fundraiser with a passion for supporting your local community, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date
Location: Hybrid working, based in our London office. There is an expectation to travel 2-3 times a year for this role
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
Are you a strategic, values‑driven leader with deep experience in delivering complex international programmes?
Do you thrive at the intersection of quality delivery, partnership, people leadership and impact?
King’s Trust International (KTI) is looking for a Deputy Director of Global Delivery to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our global delivery portfolio as we work towards our ambition of supporting one million young people worldwide.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our delivery model.
As Deputy Director of Global Delivery, you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all regional delivery portfolios, working through our Heads of Regional Delivery and Senior Regional Managers. You’ll ensure our programmes are high quality, safe, financially sound, compliant and impactful, while continuously strengthening partner relationships and delivery capability.
You’ll act as a key connector across the organisation, working closely with Safeguarding, Finance, Impact, Fundraising, Digital & Design and Communications, to ensure delivery is integrated, evidence‑led and aligned with KTI’s long‑term strategy.
Why this role matters
This isn’t just oversight; it’s leadership with global consequence.
You’ll help ensure that:
- tens of thousands of young people each year access high‑quality opportunities
- delivery partners are supported to grow stronger and more sustainable
- safeguarding, risk and quality are never compromised
- KTI’s reputation with funders, partners and trustees remains robust and trusted
Your leadership will directly shape how our impact is delivered, measured and scaled.
What You’ll Do
You will:
- Lead and support regional delivery leaders across multiple geographies
- Ensure programmes meet KTI’s minimum standards for quality, safeguarding, financial and risk management
- Provide strategic oversight of delivery performance, KPIs and outcomes
- Strengthen partnerships and support delivery partners to improve quality and sustainability
- Champion equity, inclusion and youth‑centred approaches across global delivery
- Contribute to organisational strategy, funding development and board‑level reporting
- Spot risks early, lead problem‑solving and embed continuous learning
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- A confident senior leader with experience delivering complex international programmes
- Comfortable managing multi‑regional portfolios and operating in dynamic environments
- A strong people leader who can coach, challenge and support senior managers
- Highly credible with partners, funders and internal stakeholders
- Strategically minded, but grounded in operational reality
- Deeply aligned with values of equity, safeguarding, integrity and youth voice
If you’re motivated by meaningful impact and want to play a central role in shaping how global programmes are delivered, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced People Manager to work within a senior leadership role within HILS, responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of HILS' People Strategy across teh organisation, and ensuring HILS' people practices support safe, ethical, service delivery in environments supporting vulnerable adults.
Reporting to the Director of People, the People Manager leads the People Team and acts as the primary operational adviser to leaders and managers on all people-related matters, ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and values-led people practices across all HILS locations.
The People Manager translates people strategy into operational delivery, provides authoritative leadership on employee relations and workforce matters, and ensures that people systems, processes, and behaviours actively support organisational performance, sustainability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Andrew’s is a Church of England parish church in lively Earlsfield in South West London. Earlsfield is situated between Wandsworth and Tooting Broadway, and is well-served by bus and rail links.
We are a thriving and dynamic church with an ever-evolving spectrum of faith expressions, and innovative responses to what it means to be rooted in, and serve, our wider community. Our church building is in use at least six days week.
Head of Parish Operations is a new role created to:
· Provide executive support to our newly recruited vicar and associate vicar
· Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Parish and help put our vision into practice
· Oversee internal and external communications
· Take a leading role in financial record keeping
· Foster a collaborative and supportive culture.
We are looking for someone who has:
· The ability to support the ministry team, and to design and implement administrative systems
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), and the ability to use other IT resources
· Financial literacy and the ability to update and produce reports from our accounting software (after training in our specific system)
· Ability to line manage and support other staff member(s) as required
· An understanding of proper management of health and safety matters
· While being of any faith or none, sympathy with the values and guiding principles of a Church of England parish, and with key principles of community development and support.
· A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of the Parish’s work.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which accompany this advert. Application is by providing a full CV, and a supporting statement of up to 600 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Finance & Operations Officer.
The Foundation for Common Land provides a single voice to co-ordinate knowledge and share learning across Common Land. We work with commoners’ associations and federations, owners of common land and farming bodies as well as environmental NGOs, and government bodies such as the Defra group, including the Rural Payments Agency and Natural England.
This role is central to the organisation’s success, a lynch pin for the team, you will work closely with our Operations Director to support our small but mighty team to meet our charitable objectives. This is a varied role covering multiple operational areas including payroll coordination, organisational operations, financial administration, and project support. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership while working independently.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable candidate to join our friendly and flexible team at an exciting time of growth. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to meet you.
Contract type: Permanent
Contractual hours: 18.75 per week (0.5), flexi-time to be agreed with line manager
Location: Hybrid role. It is expected that you would work from our central Ambleside office a min of two days a week.
Salary: £27,000 - £37,000 FTE, dependent on experience
To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the specifications in the Job description by 23.59 on Sunday, 17th May 2026.
Interviews: Will be in person at our Ambleside office on Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Find the full job description here
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Title: Senior Lead Gender Coalition
Level: Level 5
Salary: £39, 000 - 44, 000 (FTE yearly)
Reports to: Associate Director of Partnerships
Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days’ work from our office (Pro rata for part time)
Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term project contract for 1 year with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) extension subject to funding.
Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g., one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL).
Start date: As soon as possible (potentially June with consideration for notice period)
Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.).
The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action.
Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective.
We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That’s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo.
We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That’s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers, and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo.
We are looking for a Senior Lead Gender Coalition who believes in this vision and is capable of building the leadership in youth workers and young people alike that enables them to turn the resources they have into the power they need to make the change they want. It will be your job to help grow this programme, organise our partners, create magic and spark the hope for something more! If this excites you, then please apply.
Before you skim the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let’s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more!
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. You will coordinate our Gender Coalition – Power in Balance. You will be accountable for the development and delivery of our Gender Coalition programme Power in Balance, including but not limited to:
- Coordinating efforts to set the strategic direction and priorities for the Programme, working primarily with the Director of Programmes and Partnerships and Associate Director of Partnerships, and in connection with others that need to feed into the programme.
- Proactively build relationships with our coalition partners. This involves:
- Holding regular 1:1s and relational meetings that strengthen our connection, supporting partners to identify and act on their developing political interests, and ensuring they meet coalition milestones
- It also includes providing ongoing support around campaigns and community organising, enabling partners to lead and deliver local actions following the Summer Camp.
- Lead the Youth Steering Group. This involves:
- Providing strategic oversight and facilitation of the Youth Steering Group, ensuring consistent engagement, strong attendance, and meaningful youth voice throughout the programme.
- Setting clear agendas, supporting members to contribute confidently, and ensuring insights are captured and translated into programme design and delivery.
- Working closely with partners to maintain alignment and ensure the group reflects the diversity and needs of the young people Power in Balance serves.
- Lead the development of the Summer Camp. As part of this, you will be required to attend the Power in Balance Summer Camp (15th - 19th August 2026) to build your understanding of the model, support delivery, and become familiar with best practice in preparation for future leadership of the programme. In addition, you will:
- Work closely with the Associate Director of Partnerships to oversee the delivery of the Power in Balance Summer Camp, ensuring all elements are well-coordinated, high-quality, and aligned with programme outcomes.
- Take ownership of key logistics, including timelines, partner coordination, and on-the-ground delivery, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for all participants.
- Support and enact mechanisms to capture learning and feedback throughout, ensuring insights are gathered effectively to inform real-time improvements and future iterations of the camp.
- You will ensure that Power in Balance runs like a well-oiled machine by pulling in the right people at the right time to ensure key milestones are met:
- Coordinate and maintain a suite of behind-the-scenes systems, processes and resources to keep things running like clockwork and provide transparency and help build trust
- Coordinate the holding of safeguarding, risk management standards and ensure Health and Safety standards are met.
- Maintain the clear monitoring and evaluation frameworks for your work which allow you and your team to learn, test, and re-test as you build, in partnership with young people and other partners
- Hold the budget for the Power in Balance Programme, ensuring that all activities are run within financial targets, working closely with the Director of Programmes and Partnerships and Associate Director of Partnerships to maintain oversight, identify efficiencies and potential savings, and proactively flag any risks or opportunities that may impact delivery or budget adherence.
2. You will support our wider partnerships work. Support the Associate Director of Partnerships to deliver our overall partnerships strategy. This will include, but is not limited:
- Working closely with the Senior Lead for Climate Coalition to identify opportunities for collaboration and reducing duplication
- Work closely with the Programmes, Organising and Campaigns, and Community teams to develop training on organising and campaigning.
- Deliver ad hoc workshops and meetings, holding space effectively and designing and delivering creative learning journeys for young people.
3. You will be a key member of the Programme Team, including but not limited to:
- Support efforts to set the strategic direction and priorities for the Programmes Team each financial year.
- Support the Director of Programmes and Partnerships and Associate Director of Partnerships with the management and mitigation of organisational risks presented by the Coalition by escalating issues in a timely manner and contributing to effective problem solving.
- Contribute to the delivery of wider organisational programmes beyond Power in Balance, including providing support to initiatives such as Ignite and other internal programme delivery as required, ensuring alignment with team priorities and organisational goals.
4.Share responsibilities for achieving our strategic objectives by upholding our vision, mission, strategy, ideology, and cultural values within your area and across TAA, supporting on cross-departmental projects as needed:
- Embody our commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is consistently reflected in decision-making, delivery and partnerships
- Role model and actively steward our culture and value expectations across the organisation including but not limited to: leading by example across departments and during team days and role-modelling leadership
- Proactively identify and surface opportunities that strengthen organisational impact, working closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Finance, HR and Ops, and contributing to strategic thinking and direction
- Hold responsibility for identifying and addressing risks to our integrity, authenticity and alignment with our ideology and culture, taking appropriate and timely action
- Strengthen collaboration across departments by creating and enabling opportunities for joint working, ensuring teams are aligned, resourced and working in tandem
- Contribute to a culture of openness and care by communicating your wellbeing needs to your line manager, shaping and feeding back on TAA wellbeing initiatives, and supporting others to engage with and uphold this culture
- Take ownership of your ongoing development, actively seeking opportunities to deepen your leadership, knowledge and areas of specialism
5.Governance and Compliance
- Work with your team and the Finance, HR and Operations team to prioritise and centre risk management in your portfolio: feeding into risk analysis and mitigation, identifying and escalating risks to the strategic objectives, taking the lead to mitigate risks early and thoroughly.
- Hold oversight of risk within your area, ensuring appropriate systems and practices are in place and consistently applied
- Ensure understanding and compliance with TAA policies and practices and take the lead on their implementation within your portfolio
A BIT ABOUT YOU
- You are passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world.
- You believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens.
- You’ve got a deep understanding of, and a personal relationship with, issues of social justice. From racism to the housing crisis to climate justice, you’ll be aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society, clued-up and well-informed on the big issues of our time, and committed to changing them.
- You’ll be comfortable managing a “to-do” list of competing priorities and balancing your workload to meet competing deadlines.
- You’re a sensitive and thoughtful relationship-builder who is interested in building a network of relationships to support the Advocacy Academy’s work. You’re a great listener, and remember people’s names, faces, and stories.
- You’re a confident written and verbal communicator, who is comfortable with tailoring communication to reach a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- You’re proactive, organised, and eager to learn, whether that’s chatting with potential funders, researching new opportunities or collaborating with teammates.
IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years of experience in programmes delivery on issues of social justice working with young people and/or
- At least 5 years of experience in supporting people to be more confident and comfortable developing and implementing organising or campaign efforts.
- Detail oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with different audiences or types of stakeholders
- Strong project management and experience working collaboratively across teams both in person and online
- Excellent organisational skills with confidence managing multiple tasks at the same time/ balancing multiple priorities to meet deadlines
- Experience with our existing systems e.g., Gmail/ Google Doc/ Google Sheets/ Canva/ Slack
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
This is an outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Senior Lead Gender Coalition role, it is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Liberation Centre and our young people. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a Cover Letter OR a supporting video application addressing the following questions (no more than 1000 words or 10 minutes for all questions).
- Tell us about a gender justice issue that makes you angry and why it matters to you?
- Our Senior Lead for Gender Coalition will train young people and organisations to become confident Gender organisers. Tell us about a training programme you were part of, what it achieved, what it didn’t, your role in that effort and any reflections you have about being part of it?
- Our Senior Lead Gender Coalition will support people to act on their developing political interests. Tell us about a time when you helped someone learn and develop their capacity to make change in the world?
- Include anything else you would like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Senior Lead Gender Coalition role.
In addition, please also provide information on your notice period and your availability for interview. You may also attach any other content that would be relevant for us to have in order to showcase interest and experience. The content can come in any form of media, including but not limited to - a mind map of ideas, a timeline or portfolio of your work, life or experiences; a recording; a Powerpoint or other form of presentation; a song, article, poem or other writing samples
DATES
- Closing Date: The deadline for applications 18th May 2026 by 10am.
- Task: If shortlisted you may be required to complete a brief facilitation activity with young people around organising or campaigns.
- First Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 18th May 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
- Second Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 01 June 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
Please be aware that we will be interviewing as we receive applications. The application date might be brought forward if we find the right person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a strategically minded and highly committed individual to lead our System Navigation Services. This person will be responsible for developing exceptional services to help people seeking sanctuary navigate the systems they are forced to exist in and delivering these in solidarity with those seeking sanctuary.These System Navigation Services - The Sanctuary, The Drop-In, The Sheffield Project for Refugee Integration and Growth (SPRING), and our Volunteering Team - are exciting, joyful, and powerful city-wide services that are developed alongside the community of people seeking sanctuary. They are both impressive in their current form and have so much potential for the right candidate to build and develop them further.
Alongside this work, we also expect a successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of systemic change, understand our unique role in that work, and understand how their role contributes to systemic change.
Ultimately, this is a position of leadership within a highly trusted and impactful organisation at the forefront of the movement for the rights of people seeking sanctuary. We are truly excited about bringing on someone to join us on the journey we are all on together – towards a city that is safe and welcoming for those seeking sanctuary. In a time when that vision seems to be receding from us, we believe this work is more important than ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone passionate about delivering an outstanding donor experience that will ensure our supporters feel engaged, inspired and motivated to give through SCF to build stronger communities in Somerset.
We need someone who can confidently create and deliver fundraising strategies for growth, using data and insight to inform and evaluate their success. You’ll be methodical and analytical, confident balancing multiple workstreams and have superb attention to detail. And you’ll be a great communicator, able to effortlessly write clear and compelling copy that’s tailored to our audiences.
It’s an exciting time to join the Philanthropy and Marketing Team at SCF. After investing in our Philanthropy and Marketing capacity, we’ve grown fundraising income by 60% and added almost £10 million to SCF’s endowment since 2021. We recently launched our new 10-year strategy with ambitious plans to grow our endowment to £35 million by 2035 to significantly increase the funding we can provide our communities for generations to come. This role will be key to our growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development and delivery of our individual giving programme and strategy, including leading on the delivery of SCF’s annual Surviving Winter Appeal, reviewing our existing donor base and offer, refreshing and embedding stronger donor journeys, and undertaking research and data analysis to explore new supporter audiences Lead the planning and delivery of a high-quality stewardship events and engagement programme, including our Annual Celebration, ‘below the radar’ fundholder events, learning and networking events for our professional advisor partners, and donor visits to charities in collaboration with the Philanthropy and Marketing Director, Senior Philanthropy Manager, and wider team Support the coordination and delivery of SCF’s legacy fundraising programme, working closely with the Philanthropy and Marketing Director and Senior Marketing Manager to deliver our new legacy fundraising strategy Support the delivery of our Collective Giving Funds and annual Fundholder Impact Reports Make best use of Salesforce to support effective donor management and reporting and maintaining high-quality data
ABOUT YOU
You may: have experience in delivering fundraising appeals be confident in creating and delivering donor stewardship plans and/or donor journeys have experience working with Marketing/Communications colleagues to create compelling content to support income generation and stewardship You will: have a proven track record of fundraising across multiple income streams, including individual giving, mid-level/major donors and/or legacies have strong event planning and management skills and experience of delivering high quality events for donors or clients have strong project management skills and experience of managing multiple workstreams in one role have excellent copywriting skills and the ability to tailor communications to a variety of audiences have experience of using a CRM system such as Salesforce or similar to manage data and monitor performance using reports have an understanding of the vital role that small, local charities play in our communities and a commitment to tackling inequality in Somerset a clean UK driving license and access to a car
We operate a flexible working policy, including voluntary working from home arrangements. This role will be formally based at Yeoman House, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN and will typically be expected to work from our Shepton Mallet office at least 1 day per week.
WE HELP PASSIONATE PEOPLE IN SOMERSET CHANGE THE WORLD ON THEIR DOORSTEP BY FUNDING LOCAL CAUSES AND INSPIRING LOCAL GIVING AND PHILANTHROPY.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance and Operations Director
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £57k - £60k. The role also includes the potential for an additional payment of up to £5,000, linked to the achievement of agreed financial performance indicators (e.g. reserve levels).
· Lead finance and operations for an international charity transforming lives through clean energy access across Africa and Asia
· Shape organisational strategy, governance and financial systems whilst managing a global finance function across multiple countries
· Join a values-driven organisation with 15+ years' experience reaching over 240,000 people to date
A Brighton based International NGO is seeking an experienced Finance and Operations Director to lead its finance, compliance and operational functions. This is a strategic leadership role with real impact, supporting an international charity on a mission to enable people living in poverty to access clean energy, empowering them to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and mitigating the impact of climate change.
The organisation has around 10 staff in the UK, with further teams across Kenya & Nepal where the key programmes are based.
Position Overview
You will lead the organisation’s global finance and operations team, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic planning and compliance across the organisation. You will directly report to the CEO as well as provide reports to the Finance and Audit committee of the board. You will manage financial systems and processes, oversee programme budgets, and lead on IT, facilities and health and safety matters. The role will also act as Company Secretary. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis – with hybrid working available, ideally with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Brighton.
Responsibilities
· Lead strategic planning, governance and financial reporting to the Board
· Prepare quarterly rolling forecasts and monthly financial reporting across all regions
· Prepare year-end statutory accounts and lead audit processes
· Oversee payment processing and maintain accurate financial transaction records
· Quality-assure project budgets and undertake financial due diligence on partners
· Lead development and implementation of IT, procurement and health and safety policies and processes
· Manage outsourced IT providers and HR systems
· As Company Secretary, ensure regulatory compliance
· Provide line management to the Finance and Operations Team (1 direct report in the UK, 2 dotted line reports overseas)
Requirements
Essential qualifications and experience:
· Full UK recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
· Strategic financial leadership experience including organisational budgeting and reporting
· Strong knowledge of charity governance and charity accounting (SORP)
· Experience preparing financial year-end accounts and audit information
· International programme finance experience including project budgeting and global financial transfers
· Experience building effective relationships with staff, stakeholders and trustees
· Some experience overseeing IT requirements, cybersecurity and digital software selection
Essential skills:
· Confident, collaborative leader with strategic thinking ability
· Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· IT oversight and digital software implementation experience
· The post-holder must possess sensitivity to ethnicity, and gender and will, at all times, adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Desirable:
· Working knowledge of QuickBooks
Benefits include:
· Permanent role offering the opportunity to make lasting impact
· Competitive salary with potential for up to £5,000 additional payment
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 2x Salary Life Assurance
- 30 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
· Work for an organisation with strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to tackling climate change
Please note the organisation is unable to sponsor employment visas, so applicants must have the full right to work in the UK without restriction.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Finance and Operations leader with charity accounting expertise and strategic vision, please send your CV to Jamie Reynolds at Marble Mayne Recruitment or reply to this advert.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
Key dates
Closing date: Friday 8th May at 5pm
Interviews: 1st stage interviews to take place week commencing 18th May, with a second stage to follow.


