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Every day, Centre 404 works alongside people with learning disabilities and their families so they can live fuller, more connected lives. The voices, stories and impact behind that work matter — and we’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer to help make sure they are heard with care, clarity and purpose.
Centre 404 is a community‑rooted health and social care charity in North London, where values shape practice and communications are central to our impact. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of our communications across digital channels, campaigns and publications, shaping how Centre 404 is seen and understood.
Working closely with the Director of Children, Young People, Families & Engagement, the Fundraising Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll play a key role in strengthening engagement, supporting fundraising, and ensuring lived experience sits at the heart of everything we communicate.
About the role
- Lead day‑to‑day delivery of Centre 404’s communications across digital channels, campaigns and publications
- Maintain an engaging, accessible and consistent presence across our website, social media and e‑communications
- Create high‑quality, audience‑focused content that brings our work and impact to life
- Handle stories and case studies sensitively and ethically, in line with safeguarding and confidentiality standards
- Maintain and develop Centre 404’s brand and tone of voice, ensuring warmth, clarity and consistency
- Deliver communications campaigns and key publications, including our annual impact report
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to support supporter engagement and donor communications
- Provide light‑touch media and PR support, including drafting press releases when appropriate
- Act as a trusted point of contact for communications advice across the organisation
- Use feedback and insight to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our communications
- Manage an agreed communications budget and ensure value for money
This is a standalone role with a high degree of autonomy, offering the chance to make a real difference in a values‑led organisation.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a communications role, delivering activity across multiple channels
- Is an excellent writer with strong editorial judgement and attention to detail
- Understands digital communications, including websites, social media and e‑communications
- Can translate complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging and appropriate content
- Has a strong understanding of accessible, inclusive and audience‑centred communications
- Is comfortable managing their own workload and priorities while working collaboratively
- Brings a thoughtful, ethical and emotionally intelligent approach to storytelling
- Shares Centre 404’s commitment to respect, inclusion, dignity and safeguarding
Experience in the charity, health or social care sector — particularly producing publications or supporting fundraising communications — would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Why work for Centre 404?
At Centre 404, values aren’t just words — they shape how we work every day. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your work will have a genuine impact on people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our communications, grow your skills and contribute to a mission you can truly believe in.
Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 75 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five-year period.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in local communities. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in the Social Value Team, the Charities Liaison Team and wider Group functions, playing a key part in ensuring our initiatives continue to improve lives and places. You will assist LHCPG’s Group and Regional Business Units in implementing the broader Social Value Strategy across our products, services and projects, whilst collaborating with associate partners and companies planning community projects and supporting them to report on the outcomes of their social value plans.
You will also be:
- Supporting LHCPG’s two charities Lintel Trust and Lifting Lives
- Helping develop policies, procedures, tools and resources for social value management and reporting
- Gathering data to report on achievements and social impact
This fixed term position will support Scotland and the North of England and will involve regular travel throughout the regions. The successful candidate will be expected to offer hands-on support in various locations and collaborating with teams and clients across multiple regions. The proposed start date will be in July 2026 and is expected to cover up to 12 months.
We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating and engaging effectively with various teams and stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and evidence proficiency in IT, including familiarity with relevant systems and software packages. You can confidently present content to colleagues and clients and turn strategic plans into measurable results. You will also have:
- A degree in a relevant subject or relevant experience in corporate socialresponsibilityor social impact and innovation
- Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector
- Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value
Working in the public sector, charities, housing or construction experience would be advantageous but not essential. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and attributes.
We are planning to conduct initial interviews on 27th and 28th May, followed by final interviews on 8th and 9th June. Please ensure your availability for these dates, as shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details regarding the interview process.
What you’ll get:
- Salary of £39,975 per annum
- Car Allowance of £5,740 per annum
- Highly attractive pension scheme
- 29 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- £300 per annum personal wellbeing allowance
- Flexibility, volunteering day, employee discounts and more
It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About WasteAid
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic development programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
WasteAid promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based and inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where practices are harming the environment, economy and society.
About the Role
The Partnerships Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the CEO, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and will lead the development of high-quality fundraising and outreach that deepen engagement, grow income and strengthen relationships.
This is a senior, hands-on role involving the management of a portfolio, proposal development/writing and leading conversations with donors.
This role will line manage WasteAid’s Communications Officer (0.6 FTE).
Fundraising & Income Growth
The initial focus of this role will be to grow income from trusts and foundations and selected corporate partnerships, with priorities agreed annually.
• Implement and deliver WasteAid’s Trusts and Foundations income stream with support and collaboration from CEO and Director of Programmes.
• In collaboration with the SMT develop and implement a strategic plan to grow income from major donors, and corporate partnerships.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to shape funding priorities and develop compelling cases for support.
• Set and deliver ambitious income targets, ensuring a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio.
• Stay informed on sector trends and emerging opportunities to drive innovation in fundraising approaches.
• Ensure WasteAid’s communications outputs support our fundraising goals.
Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with our existing funder base - philanthropists, and corporate partners and develop new relationships positioning WasteAid as a leading cause in the sector.
• Undertake targeted outreach to develop new funding relationships and lead internally on incoming leads and enquiries.
• Develop and deliver tailored donor engagement and stewardship strategies and events that enhance retention and long-term investment.
• Represent WasteAid externally, leveraging networking and partnership opportunities to expand the supporter base.
• Collaborate with programme teams to articulate impact and develop compelling donor communications.
Leadership & Team Development
• Champion excellence and fundraising good practice within the wider WasteAid team ensuring a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Embed best practices in fundraising, donor stewardship, and compliance across the team.
• Adhere to good practice and WasteAid’s policies and processes in the line management of the Communications Officer.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on income performance, using insights to refine strategy and inform decision-making, working closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Person specification
Essential experience
• Proven experience of securing income from at least two of the following areas: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships or philanthropy.
• Experience of developing successful funding applications, proposals and donor reports.
• Experience of building and managing external relationships that lead to income generation or strategic partnership development.
• Experience of managing a fundraising pipeline and working to income targets.
• Experience of working collaboratively across teams to gather information and develop compelling donor communications.
Essential knowledge and skills
• Experience of fundraising in the international development, environmental or climate-related sectors.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive and tailored proposals and reports.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to monitor performance and improve fundraising activity.
• Understanding of fundraising good practice, compliance and ethical standards.
• Experience of using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Personal attribute
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a home-based role.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across a small and ambitious organisation.
• Strategic in outlook while remaining practical and delivery-focused.
• Committed to WasteAid’s mission and values.
Desirable
• Experience of developing corporate partnerships linked to sustainability, circular economy or shared-value goals.
• Experience of supporting senior leaders with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Experience of working in a small charity or growing organisation.
Success in the role
In the first 12 months, success in this role is likely to include:
• Growth in the value and quality of the fundraising pipeline
• Submission of strong, timely proposals and reports to priority funders
• Increased income from agreed fundraising streams
• Effective stewardship and relationship management of key donors and partners
• Accurate CRM records and clear internal reporting on fundraising activity and performance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
As Individual Giving & Supporter Care Manager at Place2Be (within a Fundraising Team of 27), you will play a significant part in the Individual Giving and Philanthropy & Special Events team, in a busy and varied role. The Individual Giving and Supporter Care team consists of the Individual & Supporter Care Manager, a Supporter Care Officer and an Income Processing Assistant, and sits alongside the Philanthropy and Special Events team under the leadership of the Deputy Director of Fundraising.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Individual Giving & Supporter Care Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Individual Giving & Supporter Care programme, to include 2-3 appeals each year, delivery of our annual supporter magazine, legacy and in-memory income, income processing and ensuring that our supporters are being looked after in the best possible way.
This role is pivotal in engaging supporters, raising vital income and enhancing our organisation’s profile through exceptional communications. You will work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations to deliver strategic, creative and impactful communications that inspire and connect with our supporters and the general public. With a strong understanding of donor engagement, acquisition and retention, you will drive income growth through this programme.
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday 4 May
1st Interview date:(in person) – Monday 11/Tuesday 12 May
2nd interviews (online) – Monday 18 May/Tuesday 19 May
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.fun
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We will transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines’s art school and garden legacy.
This commission covers the Development Phase of a Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout.
The redevelopment of Benton End seeks to:
- Conserve and restore the Grade II* listed house and associated gardens structures
- Create inclusive and accessible facilities for learning, exhibitions, and residencies
- Respect and celebrate the site’s layered heritage, including its significance in queer history
- Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in all design choices
- Enable operational and financial sustainability through a mixed-use business model
The fundraising consultant will be responsible for raising a total of £2.7m by December 2027. This comprises £1.8m in gifts or pledges in order to match-fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Delivery Phase grant of £2.65m; and the remainder to support additional output costs at Benton End.
The consultant will be expected to lead on the following areas:
- Review the Fundraising process for the Development Phase of the project in partnership with the client team
- Review the existing Fundraising Strategy submitted to the Heritage Fund (see tender pack)
- Re-develop, update and deliver a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy to achieve the necessary match funding for the Delivery Phase of the project including phased targets, pipeline planning, and approach methodology
- Identify potential funding sources, including charitable trusts and foundations, major individual donors, philanthropic legacy leads (including those with interests in art, horticulture, LGBTQIA+ causes, and regional heritage), corporate supporters and in-kind contributors
- Cross check all potential funding sources and potential prospects with the client team, paying particular attention to the Garden Museum’s other fundraising programmes, existing funders and live/upcoming campaigns
- Produce a detailed fundraising plan with goals, milestones, specific targets and details of which funding sources will be approached at each stage of the campaign
- Support cultivation of key prospects, including advising on pitches, proposals, and relationship management and leading these where appropriate
- Develop a 'Case for Support' and campaign materials tailored to different audiences
- Work with the client team to ensure fundraising aligns with Heritage Fund Delivery Phase submission (August 2027), Activity and Interpretation Plans and capital delivery timelines and cash flow needs
- Provide reports on all fundraising activity and data collected, in formats that are compatible with the client team’s CRM
- Support the implementation of the live campaign: tracking targets, overseeing donor communications, and managing asks
The selected consultant should have:
- A strong track record of raising capital funds in the arts, culture, or heritage sector
- Experience working with national funders (e.g. trusts/foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, and corporates)
- Knowledge of Heritage Fund processes and expectations
- Experience in creating compelling cases for support, particularly for multidisciplinary projects (art, heritage, gardens, LGBTQIA+ history)
- Sensitivity to inclusive fundraising and community engagement
- Strategic thinking with a collaborative and proactive working style
The budget for the fundraising consultant's fee is a maximum of £36,000 excl VAT, to include all travel and expenses and with an expectation that the consultant will be on site regularly at Benton End, Hadleigh, Suffolk.
This consultant will report into the Project Manager, but will also work very closely with the Garden Museum Development Director and the Benton End Board.
This opportunity is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.
Application requirements:
Please supply the following by 5pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026:
- Proven examples of recent, similar work at an equivalent level of project value and heritage significance
- CV demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects – if more than one consultant then CVs and highlighted experience of each team member
- Fee proposal
- Outline methodology and approach
- At least two references from comparable heritage or arts capital project
- Confirmation of insurance (minimum £ 1million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public Liability insurance, and £1 million Employers Liability cover (if applicable), or ability and willingness to obtain)
Clarifying questions should be sent by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
UK Contracted Reward Review
Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is seeking an experienced reward consultant or consultancy team to support a comprehensive review and redesign of its UK contracted reward framework.
About MAG
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation working to save lives and build safer futures in conflict affected and fragile contexts. We operate globally across mine action and weapons and ammunition management programmes, working in partnership with governments, donors and affected communities.
Overview
MAG is undertaking a strategic review of its UK contracted reward framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose, aligned with organisational priorities, and able to support the attraction, retention and development of key talent.
MAG has committed to a more comprehensive review in 2026. This assignment will provide external expertise to support diagnostic analysis, design of a revised framework, and development of practical, implementable recommendations.
Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to review and redesign key elements of MAG’s UK contracted reward framework so that it is fair, transparent, market aware, operationally effective and financially sustainable.
The assignment will combine technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, options development and implementation planning.
Scope of work
The review will focus on UK contracted staff and will include:
• Review of reward policy and principles to assess alignment with organisational needs and future direction
• Assessment of current job family structure, grading architecture and overall framework design
• Review of job evaluation methodology, including clarity, consistency and practical application
• Analysis of salary structures, progression approaches and incremental models
• Review of allowances and modular reward elements, with recommendations for simplification and alignment
• Development of practical design options with clear recommendations and rationale
• Indicative cost modelling and affordability analysis
• Development of a high level implementation and transition roadmap
The consultant will engage with key internal stakeholders and provide advice that is grounded in relevant market practice while being appropriate for an international humanitarian organisation.
Deliverables
The assignment is expected to produce:
• A diagnostic report outlining strengths, risks and key issues in the current framework
• An options paper with clear recommendations and rationale
• A high level proposed reward framework design
• Indicative financial modelling of recommended options
• An implementation and transition roadmap
• Presentation materials suitable for senior leadership and governance discussions
Timeline
The assignment is expected to run from May to September 2026, aligned to MAG’s internal governance milestones.
MAG can provide additional background information and arrange briefing sessions for prospective consultants. To request further information or arrange a discussion, please contact:
About you
We are looking for a consultant or consultancy team with:
• Demonstrable expertise in reward framework design and review, including grading structures, job evaluation and pay progression
• Strong experience working with not for profit, humanitarian or complex international organisations
• Ability to design reward frameworks that balance fairness, transparency, affordability and operational practicality
• Strong analytical capability, including cost modelling and translation of design options into financial impact
• Experience working with geographically diverse or internationally mobile workforces
• Credible benchmarking capability and access to relevant market data
• Ability to apply a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to reward design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and governance bodies
• Proven ability to deliver within defined timelines and manage confidential data appropriately
Further information
MAG can provide additional background information and arrange briefing sessions for prospective consultants. To request further information or arrange a discussion, please contact:
Louise McDonald
Director of People and Culture
We welcome pragmatic, proportionate and high impact proposals that support the development of a robust and future fit reward framework.
Remuneration is based on submission of final deliverables. Payments will only be made upon MAG’s written acceptance of deliverables. All invoices must clearly reference the consultancy contract and deliverables achieved. Payments will be made within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice.
Prospective consultants may propose an alternative payment schedule in their proposal, should they wish.
We do whatever it takes to get to a landmine before another child does.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights. We deliver our work by building and maintaining open-data platforms, creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks, and accelerating accountability and action in the finance sector with nature-positive guidance to help achieve deforestation-free portfolios.
We work globally, with a focus on both forested regions (particularly across Latin America and South East Asia), and major consumer and financial markets (with a focus on Europe, the US, Singapore and China). We have a distributed team of around 70 people worldwide, with a main office in Oxford (UK). We work via close and deep partnerships, including with institutions like the Stockholm Environment Institute, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, UNEP Finance Initiative, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the Zoological Society of London, and many many others.
About the Role
As People and Culture Lead, reporting to the Director of Execution & Planning, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of the People function at Global Canopy. Providing advice and support to the Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead on people and culture initiatives that enable our team to maximise their potential, resulting in greater impact as an organisation.
You will bring excellent relationship-building and influencing skills as well as strong technical expertise to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will manage all aspects of team members’ journey with the organisation, including recruitment, performance and development, employee relations and pay and benefits.
This is a great role for an experienced People professional who believes in the power of a people-centred organisation, has had previous success in delivering people and culture change projects and working in a business-partnering role. You will be comfortable managing upwards, acting as a trusted advisor, and confident being the face of People and Culture at an organisational level. You will thrive in a dynamic non-profit environment, delivering on complex and impactful projects around the world. We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and wisdom, putting individuals at the heart of their work.
Responsibilities
Employee life cycle management
- Be responsible for the creation, maintenance, evolution and operation of all HR policies, processes and systems
- Work closely with the leadership team and internal boards on areas such as recruitment, performance, learning and development, absence, salaries/benefits, job grading and employee engagement
- Ensure the ongoing development of our P&C offering is aligned with our culture
Support & advice to leaders and managers
- Build strong working relationships with senior team leaders in order to support them directly
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to people managers ensuring that our people are supported to thrive and develop
- Advise on people issues and managing cases, to ensure that processes are followed in line with Global Canopy’s policy, best practice and employment legislation
Support delivery of Global Canopy’s People plan
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning, drive the implementation of people initiatives and be responsible for the successful embedding of changes
- Lead on connection and collaboration initiatives to build a cohesive, highly motivated team in line with Global Canopy’s culture and in the context of hybrid working
- Provide and present reports and maintain KPIs related to our people.
Management
- Line management of People and Recruitment Advisor, supporting them in their management of recruitment for Global Canopy, and providing coaching and mentoring to support their ongoing development
- Manage the relationship with our EOR providers
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning and Operations Coordinator, provide leadership on data protection across the organisation
About You
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:
- People-first and positive approach to HR management
- Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
- Alignment with our values and our mission and a commitment to collaboration and a passion for developing an organisational culture in which people thrive
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Leading with warmth
- Demonstrates credibility and emotional intelligence
- Structured and effective in communications
- Able to handle difficult situations sensitively and confidentially
- Initiative and ability to manage and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines
- Creativity
Skills and experience:
Required:
- CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
- Experience managing all aspects of employee lifecycle
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
- Experience and expertise to support in the areas of diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and employee wellbeing and engagement in a hybrid context
- Experience of working in an advisory capacity and regularly reporting to senior leaders
- Experience of working across different departments/functions in a matrixed and int’l organisation
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Ability to take a leadership role in change projects
- Experience of working internationally with employees based outside the UK – and covered by non-UK law
- Experience or understanding of the context for a charity / not for profit organisation
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000- £60,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.
Nature of contract: Full time or 0.8 FTE. Permanent. This is a hybrid role working from home and our office in Oxford. There is a requirement to attend the office once a week and for other meetings/work as required.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please follow the instructions and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter. The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).
Right-to-work in the UK is required for this role.
All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.
The closing date for applications is 27 April 2026 at 9 am GMT. We will be conducting rolling interviews after the Easter bank holidays. Early application is encouraged, as we may close the position early if suitable candidates are identified.
First-round interviews will be held online. We plan to conduct second-round interviews in Oxford when possible (we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses for candidates). A written task and key colleague meeting will also form part of the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to change the world for vulnerable children?
The Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies UK (CVAA) aims to improve adoption policy and practice across the UK for the benefit of children, challenging the adoption system to deliver for children and work in their best interests. Alongside advocating for system change, CVAA works to support our member voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) across the four nations of the UK, stimulating innovation and ensuring they stay at the leading edge of practice. The active engagement of members and the building of collaborative alliances with others who seek positive change for children are essential to the effectiveness of our work.
The Head of Policy is a vital member of the small CVAA team, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to champion the voluntary adoption sector and put children at the heart of everything we do. Due to maternity leave we have an exceptional and unique opportunity for someone who shares our passion to change the world for children, to gain valuable experience working at national level with senior stakeholders to contribute to system change, advocating for the power of adoption to change lives.
You will need strong people skills, experience of developing policy in consultation with stakeholders and using data to transform services and strengthen lobbying work. Most of all you need a cast iron commitment to change the world for vulnerable children.
CVAA works to challenge discrimination and disadvantage and welcomes applications from all communities, particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, which includes but is not limited to people from Global Majority backgrounds, adoptees, men and those who identify as LGBTQ.
Key information
- Maternity Cover 1 year from July 2026
- Location - remote contract with occasional travel
- £40 – 45K depending on experience
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Applications
Please send a CV and letter of application, outlining your motivation for applying and the skills you offer, to Satwinder Sandhu (CEO) by 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
Both Satwinder (CEO) and Alice (Director of Strategy and Policy) are happy to have an informal chat about the role. Please email to arrange a convenient time to speak.
Initial online interviews via Microsoft Teams will be on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May, with final in-person interviews scheduled for Thursday 28th May 2026 in London. Please let us know whether you cannot make any of these dates in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and resourceful Administration and Facilities Officer to support the Northern Ireland Director in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office . The role will ensure:
- The efficient operations and facilities co-ordination of our Northern Ireland (NI) office
- Provide administrative support to the NI Director
- Facilities and admin support to the NI retail function when required
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and well-organised office environment, enabling the Concern NI team to effectively develop and grow as a regional team.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in financial administration tasks (e.g., petty cash, expense processing, purchase orders).
- Familiarity with health & safety regulations and compliance (e.g., risk assessments, fire safety, first aid).
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as suppliers, landlords, fundraising teams, and senior management.
- Experience in a supporter care, customer service, or donor relations role, handling inquiries professionally.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts, working as a team and contributing your ideas
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, document preparation, and financial processing.
- Confident in IT and picking up new systems
- Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with CRM/databases (e.g., Dynamics 365 or similar).
- Ability to problem-solve and improve processes to enhance efficiency in office operations.
- Ability to multi task and handle a varied role
- Good time management, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to the values of an international development charity, including diversity, equality, and inclusion
DESIRABLE
- Experience in the charity or fundraising sector.
- Experience in event coordination or supporter engagement activities.
- Understanding of budget management and supplier contracts
Please visit Concern Worldwide (UK) careers page to view the full job description and person specification.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website
Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
This post is hybrid with Mon-Thurs office based and Friday’s working from home. This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team focused on transforming the lives of people living in extreme poverty.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Salary Band: GB4
Salary: £24,060–£26,732.80 per annum (based on 28 hours per week).
Full‑time equivalent: £30,075–£33,416 per annum (35 hours per week).
New employees will normally start at the minimum of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
This is a permanent, part-time post based on 4 days working week (28 hours per week - 0.8fte). The normal full-time working week is 35 hours.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Prostate Progress is Prostate Cancer Research’s flagship digital data programme, supporting prostate cancer research, service improvement, and clinical trial recruitment using patient-reported outcomes and NHS clinical data.
This role will provide senior-level project management and delivery coordination across the Prostate Progress programme. The postholder will be responsible for organising, tracking, and supporting delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring strong governance, clear documentation, and effective coordination between internal teams and external partners.
Working closely with the Director of Patient Projects & Influencing, the role will help ensure day-to-day delivery runs smoothly and predictably, enabling senior leadership to focus on strategy and long-term programme development.
Responsibilities
Programme & project management
- Provide day-to-day delivery leadership across the Prostate Progress programme, prioritising activity, resolving delivery issues, and escalating strategically where required.
- Maintain project plans, timelines, action logs, and risk registers.
- Track progress against milestones, flagging risks, dependencies, and delays.
- Support delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring activity is coordinated and documented.
- The postholder will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, using experience and judgement to manage competing priorities and delivery challenges.
NHS data linkage & data onboarding
- Support coordination of the NHS pilot, including:
- Attending meetings with NHS partners, SDEs, and internal teams
- Tracking delivery milestones and actions
- Escalating issues and risks to the Director
- Explore and scope opportunities for new datasets in collaboration with the Director, including:
- Imaging and image metadata
- Digital pathology
- NLP-enabled free-text data
- Engage with potential partners to understand feasibility, requirements, and delivery implications.
- Develop and present clear options, delivery approaches, and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Support delivery and onboarding activity once priorities and approaches are agreed, coordinating activity across internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain clear records of data onboarding status and timelines.
Regional coordination & expansion support
- Support coordination of Prostate Progress expansion activity in Scotland.
- Assist with early-stage feasibility work relating to potential expansion into Wales.
Governance & secretariat support
- Act as secretariat to the Prostate Progress Steering Committee, including:
- Coordinating quarterly meetings
- Preparing agendas, papers, and briefing packs
- Recording actions and following up on agreed next steps
- Support the establishment and coordination of Task & Finish Groups, including:
- Organising meetings
- Tracking actions and outputs
- Ensuring findings are captured and fed back into programme delivery
Internal communication
- Ensure relevant teams are kept informed of progress on data onboarding, recruitment activity, and delivery timelines.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
· Proven experience in project management or delivery coordination within digital, data, health, or research environments.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience managing complex workplans.
· Experience supporting governance processes and senior stakeholder meetings.
· Ability to work across multiple workstreams and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
· Confidence tracking risks, actions, and dependencies.
Desirable
- Experience working with NHS organisations or health data projects.
- Familiarity with research infrastructure, data platforms, or digital transformation programmes.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 500 words). In the statement, focus on why you would like the role, and give 2-3 examples of your achievements or things you have learned which directly map on to the requirements of this role. Your insights and previous experience may be drawn from both professional and voluntary contexts depending on which you feel better represents your authentic self and your suitability for the role.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in London.
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and our online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YHA is looking for an experienced and strategically minded Head of Communications and Engagement to lead how our story is told through a period of organisational change. This role owns our corporate narrative and shapes compelling communications that strengthen YHA’s voice and influence.
Working across the organisation and with external partners, you’ll develop and deliver integrated corporate communications that inspire engagement from staff and stakeholders, and ensure coherent and consistent messaging which amplifies YHA’s impact as a leading youth charity, social enterprise and force for good, and support income growth.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
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10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
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Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
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Free YHA Membership each year
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Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our website for more information.
What will you be doing as Head of Communications and Engagement?
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Own YHA’s corporate narrative, tone of voice and organisation‑wide communications strategy
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Lead integrated internal and external communications that strengthen brand, impact and income growth through a period of strategic transformation.
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Develop and deliver strategic messaging to support YHA’s organisational transformation and long‑term objectives
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Champion communications best practice across the organisation, working closely with the marketing team, digital team and senior leaders
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Plan, coordinate and oversee corporate content, publications and communications scheduling across all channels
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Line manage the Internal Communications Manager
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Lead on media relations and press engagement, including external agency support and spokespeople
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Strengthen YHA’s external presence, reputation and profile as a national youth charity and social enterprise
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Lead stakeholder engagement, partnerships, policy influence and horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities
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Manage crisis communications strategy and process
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Steward and leverage YHA’s heritage and archives to support impactful storytelling ahead of the 100‑year anniversary
What Skills and Experience do you need?
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Experience in communications, with a proven track record of developing and delivering strategic, organisation‑wide communications in a complex national organisation
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Strong ability to shape and communicate clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences across multiple internal and external channels
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Demonstrable experience of leading media relations, PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including crisis communications
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High‑level writing, editing and content‑planning skills, with a creative and audience‑focused approach
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Ability to interpret complex organisational information and translate it into engaging, accessible and inspiring communications
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Experience influencing and advising senior leaders, bringing authority, constructive challenge and a cross‑organisational perspective
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Proven ability to identify reputational risks, anticipate emerging issues and recommend strategic communications responses
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Experience building productive partnerships and relationships with senior stakeholders, partner organisations, public bodies and agencies
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and find solutions under pressure
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Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our jobs website.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2030
Interviews: Tuesday 19th of May (online), Assessment centre in our Birmingham office - Wednesday 27th of May
As Head of Delivery for the West Midlands, you will lead and inspire teams across a richly diverse region, turning ambitious strategies into high-quality, life‑changing outcomes. Working across varied communities and geographies, you will shape and deliver complex delivery plans that respond to local need while aligning with national priorities.
You will combine strong data insight with deep listening, analysing demographic information, understanding regional cultural contexts, and partnering closely with local teams to design delivery that truly resonates. Your creativity and strategic thinking will ensure services are impactful, inclusive and rooted in the realities of each place.
This is a highly influential leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, values collaboration, and is motivated by making a tangible difference. You’ll empower teams, drive continuous improvement and play a central role in delivering meaningful impact for young people across the West Midlands.
We're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want our leadership to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome people who bring different perspectives and experiences and particularly encourage applications from those underrepresented in our organisation and sector, including candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Heads of Delivery?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Heads of Delivery!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
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.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our External Affairs and Engagement team as Internal Communications Manager.
As our Internal Communications Manager, you’ll lead the creation and delivery of engaging, inspiring and high quality communications that connect colleagues across our national network of hostels and teams. Working within External Affairs and Engagement, you’ll play a key role in supporting YHA through a period of organisational change, helping colleagues understand our priorities, celebrate our impact, and stay connected as we head towards YHA’s centenary and beyond. You’ll design and deliver internal communication resources including digital tools, meeting and events to ensure all staff are engage in and enthused about YHA’s work and impact.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
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10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
-
Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
-
Free YHA Membership each year
-
Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our website for more information.
What will you be doing as Internal Communications Manager?
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Develop and deliver an internal communications strategy to support transformation and business priorities, reviewing current tools and systems
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Identify and implement new modern digital solutions for internal communications
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Creating engaging, clear and timely communications that connect and inspire staff across YHA’s network
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Managing YHA’s internal communications channels to ensure consistency, accuracy and impact
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Planning and hosting internal engagement activities such as briefings, webinars and Ask‑the‑Exec sessions
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Producing high‑quality internal content including newsletters, briefings, presentations and articles
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Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, share updates and celebrate impact
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Supporting staff understanding, engagement and confidence during periods of organisational change, with travel across the network as required
What Skills and Experience do you need to be an Internal Communications Manager?
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Experience implementing and managing modern digital internal communications systems within complex or national organisations
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Proven experience leading and delivering internal communications strategies
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Expert confidence using Microsoft tools such as Teams, Viva Engage and SharePoint to drive engagement
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Demonstrated success managing internal communications through periods of organisational change
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and situations
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Confident facilitator and event coordinator, comfortable chairing meetings and presenting to senior audiences
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Strong project management skills, able to balance competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
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Approachable, trusted and well‑organised, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation
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Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our website.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Government and Multi-Lateral Funding Manager
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £48,576 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £53,459 per year for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the partnership and and Business Development Lead, the Government and Multi-lateral Funding Manager will drive substantial growth in income and impact outcomes by actively engaging and cultivating strong relationships with existing and new Institutional funding partners, cocreating and bidding with our Multi-Country Clusters (MCC’s) and Global Programmes teams.
The post-holder co-leads and delivers on the government and multilateral funding strategy for Christian Aid positioning Christian Aid and its partners to secure multi-million awards to maximise impact.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Government and Multi-lateral Funding Manager includes:
- Working with Partnerships and Business Development Lead and Heads of Impact to implement an ambitious strategic framework to enhance engagement and build strong partnerships with agreed Government and Multilateral Funding Partners (including Global Climate Funds, UN, World Bank, Regional Development Banks, Bilateral donors including UK and devolved Governments, European and other Governments) setting clear objectives and key areas for collaboration, ensuring alignment with organisational
goals to drive impactful results. - Acquire, develop and retain key agreed Government and Multi-lateral donor relationships and strategic partnerships by building a wide network of contacts and funding relationships across Government Departments.
- Build and maintain a forward opportunity pipeline for Christian Aid’s institutional funding, collaborating closely with CA Ireland to maximise funding growth.
- Oversee agreed Supplier Framework Agreements working with MCC Business Development Managers in taking forward pipeline opportunities.
- Collaborate across the Partnerships and Business Development Team and MCC BD Team on tenders and grants, leading bid preparation and ensuring alignment with funding requirements.
- Collaborate with Impact colleagues to onboard new programs, including with MCC Contracts and Portfolio Managers.
- Develop and proactively pitch new strategic Signature Programmes in agreement with Directors and MCCs.
- This level role may include line management responsibilities of an advisor level role.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Highly developed communication, networking, consulting and relationship-building skills, including but not limited to Government Departments, INGOs, NGOs and Private Sector and country missions
- Highly developed interpersonal skills at senior levels with advanced negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Highly developed research skills for identifying strategic funding and partnership opportunities.
- Highly developed organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
- Substantial knowledge and experience of humanitarian programming and humanitarian donor funding modalities with UN, EU and bilateral donors and/or international climate funding architecture, Global Climate Funds, donor accreditation and management modalities.
- Developed skills and experience in strategy development, decision-making, and managing high-pressure situations.
- Substantial experience and a proven track record of securing multiple multi-million-pound grants.
- Substantial experience with project design, as well as monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Substantial experience in developing, writing, and budgeting technical grant and service contract bids, and strong excel and budgeting skills.
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of institutional donor programming and partnership models, especially with Governments and Multilateral donors.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
- Developed in synthesising complex information.
- Demonstrable experience in line management and managing teams remotely and providing coaching support.
- Medium level proficiency in speaking and writing in French or Spanish.
- Understanding in negotiating government grant and supplier contracts, including compliance agreements.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coastline Housing is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Head of Finance Planning & Control.
Coastline is a values-driven housing association committed to delivering high-quality homes and services across Cornwall. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, customer-first service, and continuous improvement, the organisation is building a data-driven and forward-thinking finance function to support its long-term corporate plan.
The Role
The Head of Finance Planning & Control is a senior leadership role within the Finance & Performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on financial planning, treasury management, and tax strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and high-quality insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the Group’s financial planning function, ensuring accurate and timely business and rent plans to inform strategic decisions.
- Oversee treasury management, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and proactive management of debt, cashflow, and security.
- Support the Director of Finance in securing appropriate funding to meet organisational needs.
- Lead tax planning activities, ensuring compliance while optimising financial efficiency.
- Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide financial support to development activities in partnership with the
- Development Finance function.
- Oversee purchase ledger operations and ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver meaningful financial insight and support effective decision-making.
- Contribute to the development of a data-driven, high-performing finance team.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and support the wider Senior Management Group as required.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking a strategic, technically strong, and collaborative finance professional with:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPFA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in long-term financial planning and treasury management.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- A track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Desirable:
- Experience within the housing association or public sector environment.
- Exposure to development finance activities.
Benefits
Coastline offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including:
- Electric car scheme.
- Relocation package available for candidates moving to the area.
- Generous pension contribution of 8%.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- The opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation making a real impact.
Location
Based at Coastline House in Cornwall, with hybrid working 3 in the office.


