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Operations Manager/Projects Manager

Ffald y Brenin is a well-established and respected Christian ministry centred on the Retreat Centre and House of Prayer in West Wales. Thousands of residential and day visitors come every year to experience God’s presence, to rest and to be strengthened in their Christian lives. Thousands of others engage in Ffald y Brenin’s ministry of Local Houses of Prayer (LHOP) globally, as well as using online and printed resources, or attending Prayer Days and conferences.

Ffald y Brenin is celebrating forty years of ministry this year with an increasing sense of excitement about what the Lord has in store for the next forty! We want to build on our foundations, rooted in contemplative prayer and worship, with Ffald y Brenin as the trysting place between individuals and God, expanding our reach across the generations. There are developing plans to extend our reach, which could include an enlarged footprint in space and activity. The vision is unfolding under the banner of #Next40, and we will be fundraising, inviting friends and supporters to invest in Ffald y Brenin’s future.

We have a gap in our team that we need to fill. Whoever comes needs to sense a calling to join our close-knit community, with an eagerness to serve and a willingness to contribute to the daily rhythm of prayer.

The Operations Manager/Projects Manager supports the Director and Ministry Leads in enabling Ffald y Brenin to play its part in cultivating the presence of God, serving the Body of Christ and the nation of Wales and blessing the nations globally. They do so by ensuring effective resource management and operations and through high quality project management. Also, at this important point in the history of Ffald y Brenin, they will play a key role in supporting the visionary development of our ministry as we engage with all that #Next40 offers, including new development projects.

Accountable for

● Implementing and maintaining policies and ensuring legal compliance

● Managing land and buildings (decor, maintenance, equipment, etc)

● Stewarding the charity’s resources with integrity and clarity, applying Charity Commission guidance

● Collaborating closely with Trustees and the Finance Officer to oversee operational and project budgets—translating financial data into purposeful decisions aligned with timelines, funding conditions, and the organisation’s wider mission

● Providing line management to the Finance Officer, supporting shared accountability in financial stewardship

● Provide line management and day-to-day support to the Head Gardener and Groundsman, ensuring estate operations align with safety, care, and the wider goals of the organisation

● Setting and managing budgets

● Maintaining relationships with contractors and other external stakeholders

● Implementing projects and events (conferences, etc)

Person Specification

● It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the person is a Christian and a committed follower of Christ, with a disciplined spiritual life

● Fully committed to the purpose and values of Ffald y Brenin

● Clear leadership abilities and able to work effectively with a wide range of people

● Able to challenge and encourage whilst maintaining relationship

● A minimum of five years management experience in a business/office environment

● Experience of planning and managing budgets

● Strategic thinker, capable of developing plans for different areas of the ministry

● Good written/verbal communication skills and highly computer literate

● Self-starter able to work on their own initiative and deal with challenges effectively

● Punctual, reliable, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

● Committed to professional and personal development

● Passes a satisfactory DBS check

● Experience of project, estate or event management

Salary: c. £30,000

Closing Date for Applications: 12:00 on 31 July 2025

How to Apply: By email/letter and accompanying CV

Learning and Development Manager

Hybrid - Farringdon & homeworking
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £46,000 + Excellent Benefits

MLC are proud to be exclusively partnering with Turn2us, a national charity working to tackle financial insecurity across the UK, to appoint a newly created Learning and Development Manager.

At Turn2us, the belief is simple but powerful: financial security should be a reality for everyone. Every day, millions in the UK face impossible choices, and Turn2us exists to ensure no one faces these challenges alone by tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes.

They work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. As an equal opportunities’ employer, they are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team.

About the Opportunity:

As a brand-new role, this is a unique and exciting role for a learning and development professional to shape and embed a learning culture within the organisation and build an equitable and inclusive training and learning framework.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources, you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to design and deliver impactful, inclusive learning programmes and interventions that enable Turn2us’s people to feel empowered to deliver on system-changing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of People and Culture and Head of Human Resources to develop the organisation’s L&D strategy, ensuring alignment with Turn2us’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Conduct regular skills audits and create tailored learning pathways across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the EDIB Committee to embed inclusive, equitable training at all levels.
• Create and deliver management development training covering leadership, compliance, and best practice.
• Design onboarding and induction programmes that set new staff up for success.
• Establish metrics to measure learning impact and foster continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain a central knowledge hub, including external partnerships with learning providers.

About You:

• Experienced in L&D strategy, training needs analysis, and programme design.
• Knowledgeable in HR practices and committed to EDIB principles.
• A confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and organised.
• Ideally experienced in facilitation, though this is not essential.

How to apply/Interview dates:

Please sign into your CharityJob candidate account to access and view the full attached candidate pack. All applications will require a cover letter addressing the questions on the 'How to apply page'. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners directly for any additional queries (contact details found in candidate pack).
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Closing date of applications: Sunday 27th July 2025

1st stage interviews: 13th August 2025

2nd stage interviews (face-to-face): 20th August 2025

All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.

Our vision is to spark ambition and unlock opportunity so that every young person can succeed and thrive as part of a fairer society. 

We are proud of our long-term, transformational partnerships with business. This pivotal role in our newly established engagement team has been created to support our next phase of growth and ambition.

This is a broad and dynamic position which will have responsibility for the successful development and implementation of The Talent Foundry’s engagement strategies across fundraising, marketing and communications. 

Head of Engagement (fundraising and marketing)

You will be an ambitious fundraising leader committed to supporting our new vision - to support 1 million young people in the next five years - by developing and implementing exciting ways of engaging our key stakeholders - educators, supporters, volunteers and young people.

Read more about the responsiblities of this role and how to apply in our application pack. 

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, with specific responsibility for cultivation, stewardship and increasing our fundraised income through grant and trust funders and corporate foundations and major donors. 

Your experience: 

• Track record in fundraising - either from a major gifts, philanthropy or trusts and foundations background
• Excellent communications and engagement skills 
• Ability to propose, initiate and execute ideas and quickly respond to opportunities
• Team management 

This is a hybrid role with travel expected to meet with colleagues, funders and visit our projects in schools and partner offices. You do not have to live in London to apply for this role, but before applying, please consider what you would consider a reasonable commute from where you live to our team together days with take place every month. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working in our application pack. 

Other benefits:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• £500 L&D budget
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Morning/afternoon of your birthday off

We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and 
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived 
experience. 
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work,  advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery. 
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived 
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and 
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change 
for beneficiaries.

Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual 
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate 
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board 
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising 

Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising 
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their 
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.

People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.

External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring 
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their 
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.
 

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Communications and Events Coordinator lead the development and delivery of Khulisa’s communications strategy and key campaigns, designed to engage our supporters, stakeholders, and the wider UK public.

About Khulisa: 

Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.

Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. 

About the role: 

This role will be a key part of helping to raise awareness of Khulisa’s mission and the issues we address, strengthening support for our programmes. The postholders will also take ownership of planning and delivering all Khulisa events, ensuring they are impactful and well-executed.

• Develop and deliver Khulisa’s Communications and Branding Strategy in line with the strategic plan.
• Lead public engagement campaigns to raise awareness, promote youth voice, and drive participation.
• Plan and manage events, including fundraising and challenge events, from concept to delivery.
• Create and manage digital content across social media, website, newsletters, and other channels.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers to support communications and event-related activities.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below. 

The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

1. Abilities/Experiences

• Experience in digital campaigning and digital content creation.
• Experience of planning and delivering events, including fundraising events, liaising with partners, suppliers and colleagues.
• Excellent written, copywriting and editing skills and proven ability to communicate campaigning messages in a compelling, succinct and engaging way.
• Experience creating digital content for a variety of audiences, including experience of using a range of digital software and tools, and knowledge of message testing and optimisation.
• Experience in designing popular, results-oriented and successful campaigns.
• Ability to use design software (such as InDesign, Canva, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Experience working within a close-knit team in a busy and fast paced working environment.
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
• Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with and for young people.
• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM system as well as all-in-one marketing platform such as
• Mailchimp to deliver effective long-term public engagement.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.

2. Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Events Management or Communications, or equivalent years of experience.

3. Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of relevant software and digital tools to deliver effective long-term public engagement and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress or similar website builder.
• Knowledge of best practice in digital fundraising.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

Job title: Employee Relations Manager

Accountable to: Associate Director of HR Operations

Location: A short walk from Euston station

Pay: £55,000

Contract type: Fixed term contract for 6 months

Are you an immediately available HR professional in depth understanding of employee relations cases?

Do you have experience of working with trade unions?

If so then this busy and diverse role is the right role for you.

Working as the Employee Relations Manager you will be responsible for managing a set of complex employee relations cases and maintaining a strong relationship with a variety of trade unions.
You will ensure throughout each case, compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies is met.
In your role as Employee Relations Manager, you will work closely with managers and senior leaders across a variety of ER matters including grievances, performance management and disciplinary issues.

The skills you will bring to your as Employee Relations Manager will include;
- Proven track record of managing complex ER case load
- Prior experience of working with trade unions
- Knowledge of employee legislations
- Strong business partner skills to explain legal matters to known HR professionals

This is a busy and diverse role, for a 6 month period and if you are interested in applying for the position of Employee Relations Manager through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Job title: Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid - Birmingham (1-2 days/week)
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)
Contract: Six month FTC, 3-4 days per week (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP

Charity People are excited to be recruiting for a small, Birmingham based charity who provide support to help individuals improve their lives. The temporary Operations Manager will provide essential leadership for the charity and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone with strong operational and administrative experience, particularly within the charity sector. You will work closely with the Project Director and lead on finance, HR, compliance, and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage three people
• Support recruitment and onboarding of staff and volunteers
• Prepare monthly management accounts (with support from outsourced services)
• Oversee payroll and pension (outsourced)
• Pay invoices and monitor grant expenditure
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support budget preparation and annual returns
• Manage contracts (IT, phones, rent, website, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory duties
• Lead on safeguarding, information governance, and health & safety
• Support social media and website content via the Marketing Volunteer
• Coordinate and support grant applications and fundraising efforts
• Gather content and data for funding bids and reports

Experience required:

• Experience in operations or charity management
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Proficiency in Excel, HR and financial systems
• Understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and charity governance
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with a commitment to the charity's mission

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

The Freedom Fund

The Freedom Fund is a global non-profit dedicated to ending modern slavery. Since 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into frontline organisations and coalitions, helping to shift power to local actors and create lasting systems change. Our new strategy doubles down on this commitment, investing in anti-slavery movements, fostering collaboration, and working as a trusted partner to the incredible people and organisations driving this work forward. 

Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - Individual Philanthropy

This is a key role of the Freedom Fund’s partnerships team, responsible for leading and implementing the organisation’s individual fundraising strategy. This is a strategic, high-autonomy role with responsibility for developing and managing a global portfolio of individual donors and prospects, guiding them through all stages of the donor lifecycle - from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship. The SSPM will lead the design and execution of a donor experience strategy to enhance engagement, deepen relationships, and increase long-term support. They will also manage and coordinate the strategic involvement of senior leadership - including the CEO, Managing Director of External Relations, and Head of Strategic Partnerships - in high-level donor engagement.

The SSPM will directly supervise at least one team member supporting both individual and foundation fundraising, and may manage additional staff as the individual giving function grows. They will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation - including the Events Manager, Communications team, and Programs teams - to develop compelling donor materials, shape engagement opportunities, and ensure alignment of messaging and strategy.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and values-driven fundraiser to build and lead a critical function within a fast-paced, global organisation working to end modern slavery.

Based in New York and reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S. and U.K. to grow and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and help shape the broader strategic partnerships strategy.

Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing 9th June 2025 .

Please see the job description for all details.

Panathlon is a national charity that gives children with special needs and disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to engage in competitive sporting and leadership opportunities. Operating in every English County, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland, our work changes lives—helping young people build confidence, develop physical and emotional skills and enjoy the joy of competition. With support from major funders, sponsors, and national partners, we’re constantly growing our impact—and we need a CEO who can drive our strategy, lead our exceptional team and champion our mission at the highest levels.

The Role

As CEO, you’ll be the strategic lead for the charity with some operational oversight too. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, oversee a small but high-performing team, and serve as the face of the organisation for key funders, partners, and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

● Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with our mission.
● Fundraising & Income Generation: Drive major donor pitches, manage key sponsor relationships, and grow revenue through campaigns and events.
● Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with charitable partners, corporate partners, government departments, national sports bodies, local authorities, and disability groups.
● Marketing & Communications: Oversee PR strategy, digital presence, and communications.
● Governance & Operations: Ensure regulatory compliance, oversee HR and finance, and maintain a strong organisational infrastructure.

About You

We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership and income generation, ideally in the charity, education, or sports sectors. You’ll combine hands-on management experience with the ability to inspire funders, partners, and stakeholders alike.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

Are you friendly, approachable, and detail-oriented? If so, we’d love for you to join our Fundraising Team at ellenor!

As a Supporter Care Administrator, you’ll be a key part of our mission, helping our community raise vital funds for ellenor. We’re looking for a proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail—someone who thrives working with data and is confident using Microsoft Excel.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

If you're ready to embark on a challenging yet rewarding journey in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Serving as the first point of call for supporter inquiries through phone, post, or email.
• Importing and accurately recording data from multiple sources.
• Collaborating within a team to manage the weekly lottery and ad hoc raffle administration.
• Prioritising that our supporters are at the heart of all that we do and ensuring they feel valued.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Strong written English skills, with the ability to compose professional emails and draft thoughtful thank-you letters.
• Exceptional I.T. skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and technical ability to use databases such as Salesforce, Donorflex, Raiser’s Edge, or similar.
• Strong customer service orientation, demonstrated through experience in customer/supporter services and effective communication via phone, post, and email.
• Proven ability to process and check data accurately and consistently, with experience in data entry on a CRM database.
• Ability to quickly pick up new processes and tasks, coupled with the capability to manage a varied workload independently.

This post is subject to UK DBS clearance.

UK Immigration:

ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

How to apply:
Submit a CV and cover letter, CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close this position should we receive a good response; therefore, it is advisable to apply early.
The interview process will be ongoing.

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead and grow our voluntary income. Your focus will span the full range of fundraising activities, from statutory and trust funding to developing and increasing income across major donor giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.

This role offers an opportunity to shape how we communicate our value to funders and supporters, build long-term partnerships that reflect our mission, and grow a culture of income awareness across the organisation. It is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Head of Fundraising, or someone who feels ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping the future of our fundraising strategy.

As Head of Fundraising, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to increase philanthropic support and voluntary income. You’ll lead our efforts to diversify and grow income streams – securing support from individuals, corporates, and other partners – with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact. You’ll be part of an organisation where you can see the direct effect of your work on the services we deliver to keep children safe.

You will lead and support a small team, bring fresh thinking and strong relationship-building skills, and work closely with project leads to ensure our funding reflects real needs and delivers real impact. You will be able to combine strategic and commercial awareness, with hands-on delivery.

This role will give you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker as well as a practical fundraiser. You will come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

If you’re driven by making a difference – especially, in the field of child protection and want to bring your fundraising leadership to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get from us

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office after one month in the position, a NEST pension, 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period), up to 5 days’ learning and development per year, flu jabs, eye tests, charity discounts, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover. We are proud to partner with the Living Wage Foundation and be an accredited employer of choice.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process, we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

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Operations Assistant
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the role

In this role you will provide operational and administrative support to the Finance, people & operations team and play a key role in the day-to-day running and continuous improvement of SIA House, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming and efficient working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Take a lead role in the efficient day-to-day running of SIA House, ensuring it is safe, secure, clean, and well presented.
• Support the management and upkeep of office space, facilities, and resources, including contributing to ongoing improvements and upgrade.
• Coordinate and prepare facilities for internal and external meetings, including welcoming visitors.
• Assist in regular supplier an contract reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Play an active role in supporting and delivering SIA’s sustainability strategy and help minimise the organisation’s environmental footprint.
• Contribute to cross-organisational operational projects as needed.
• Act as a keyholder for SIA House.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to directors and senior leaders.
• Assist with meeting logistics, including diary management, travel and accommodation bookings, catering and room set-up.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23 July 2025, 9am

Interview dates: 31 July 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Brightspace, Ipswich with blended home working

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

About us

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centre, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

About the role

Community Action Suffolk has an exciting new vacancy to support the Chief Executive drive forward its vision and services.

We are looking to recruit a strategic leader as the Chief Operating Officer.

As part of the Executive Team this role will provide strategic leadership across the charity and subsidiary companies operations.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the VCFSE sector and champion community action and volunteering.  You will be an excellent communicator at all levels, able to write and speak persuasively to a diverse range of groups. You will provide inspiration and strategic leadership, enabling and supporting all parts of Community Action Suffolk to successfully engage in delivering its strategic objectives.  You will need to be driven, pro-active, flexible and resourceful, and capable of embracing change with open arms. 

Contributing to the implementation of CAS’s core strategy, annual budget, business plan and strategic priorities, you will be responsible for leading and motivating staff, and will work with the Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to support provision across the county and generate sustainable forms of income.  You will be expected to continually and ambitiously seek further funds to support our priorities and help develop CAS as the ‘go to’ organisation for the VCFSE sector in Suffolk.

You will foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance ensuring alignment between functions to improve collaboration and drive results and will identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

You will be a natural influencer with the ability to persuade, guide and motivate.  Innovation plays a significant role in everything we do at CAS and your ideas will play a pivotal role in CAS’s future.  In addition to deputising for the Chief Executive when required, you will also need to be able to work operationally to support the wider management team problem solving and dealing with issues, obstacles and opportunities as they arise.  So, if you are ready for a challenge, enjoy accountability and have plenty of ideas we welcome your application.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. 

For more information, please visit our website.

 What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

· Blended working where role allows

· Flexible working options to support work/life balance

· 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays

· Up to 4% matched pension contribution

· 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk

· Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities

· Company Sick Pay Scheme

· Continued Professional Development for job related development

· Family Friendly policies and practices

· Tailored induction

Closing date: Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability. The final closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 28th July 2025.

We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.

Interviews: First stage interviews will take place throughout July, with a second stage interview day in August.Upon submitting your application, a receipt will be issued and you will hear within 7 days if you have been selected for the first stage interview to arrange a mutually convenient time.Due to anticipated volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume you have not been successful.