Director of supporter engagement jobs

Purpose of role: To support international conservation grants programmes and lead on the development of our 220 strong global Winner Network at WFN: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects across Asia, Africa and Latin America. 

Reports to: Head of Grants

Deadline to apply: 24th August (before end of day). Successful candidates will be invited to interview following the deadline and we are planning for a mid October 2025 start date.

Whitley Fund for Nature

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity supporting grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South. Through project funding (Awards), training, and media profile, we support local solutions to the planet’s most pressing conservation challenges. Our winners are courageous changemakers, working alongside communities to save species and protect ecosystems. Established in 1993, we have channeled £24 million to +220 conservation leaders in 80 countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission, and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassador Sir David Attenborough.

Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family trusts and foundations, as well as from individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of around £2.6m/year. We raise funds based on winner need, and in the coming years are seeking to steadily grow what we provide in support to winners, and so are bolstering the capacity of our team in line with this ambition.

The Opportunity

This role at WFN provides an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of our growing Winner Network Development (WND) programme, identified as one of the charity’s key areas for strategic growth and maximised impact over the coming years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing communicator who is passionate about conservation and can drive forward and create connections between our global network of over 220 conservationists, fostering knowledge exchange, capacity development and collaboration. As part of this programme the Grants and Network Manager (GNM) will help with delivery of annual thematic training workshops, with opportunity for international travel. The GNM will also assist our Head of Grants (HG) in monitoring our portfolio of active grants, with support from the Grants Assistant (GA). The GNM will also participate in the Whitley Awards application process by helping to screen the grant applications and supporting with due diligence. If you have a conservation background, and experience with capacity development programmes, proactively managing growing networks, and monitoring active grants, then this is the role for you.

GRANTS AND NETWORK MANAGER - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential:

· MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Conservation/ Zoology/ Environmental Science)

· Experience cultivating and managing networks of people, with a proven track record of successful engagement and network growth

· Requisite experience in managing a portfolio of active grants within the environmental NGO sector including ongoing monitoring and evaluation

· Past experience with capacity development initiatives and/or facilitating trainings and events, including organising logistics

· Demonstrable understanding of grassroots conservation projects, issues, and solutions

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels (interface with team members, trustees, international grantees, donors, external assessors, suppliers)

· Innovative and strategic thinker; able to spot opportunities to maximise the collective impact of our winner network

· Efficient and organised, with high attention to detail whilst ensuring deadlines are met

· Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management

· Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint

· Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment

Desirable:

· Experience working and/or travelling in the Global South

· Experience using Salesforce/CRM databases

· Experience working with high profile individuals

Additional details and benefits:

· Attractive holiday package totaling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays.

· Training and professional development opportunities provided.

· Hybrid working opportunities

· Some opportunities for international travel

· The charity operates a Pension Scheme and a Life Assurance Scheme.

How to apply

· Apply via our website as soon as possible and before the 24th August (end of day). 

·       You will need to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be right for this position and your motivation

· Please indicate what your notice period, if any, would be in your letter.

· Please also send a signed copy of our Candidate Privacy Notice with your application (available at our website).

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

 Diversity and Inclusion

At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progressing and continuing development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

We fund life-saving research, campaign for change and provide information and support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because our vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well. But to make that vision a reality, we need to act now. 

About the role

Your writing skills could help create a future where everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and is supported to live well.

We’re looking for a copywriter to join our busy, dynamic and creative team. As part of our in-house copy studio, you’ll craft copy, communications and key messages – covering everything from fundraising and campaigning to support and research.

You’ll be a champion of our tone of voice and house style, supporting colleagues to apply our brand to their copy and making their words the best they can be.

You’ll also use your skills and experience to adapt messages for different audiences, and make sure the diverse experiences and needs of people affected by breast cancer are always at the heart of our communications.

If you’re a creative, thoughtful copywriter or communications professional looking for your next step in an ambitious, forward-thinking charity, we’d love to meet you.

About you

Ideally you:

·Will be a copywriter (or in a role focused on writing) who puts the audience at the heart of every piece of writing

·Are self-motivated, organised and comfortable working on several briefs at once

·Enjoy looking for new ways to approach long-standing campaigns and projects, and engaging ways to present complex        information

·  Are a creative thinker, with a portfolio of work that shows your ability to write, edit and adapt copy for different  channels        and audiences 

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Please provide a writing copy which shows an example of what you have worked on in a similar role. This will be assessed as part of the application process.

If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date

Tuesday 26th August 2025 09:00 am

Interview date

4th and 5th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

This is a crucial and hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting, maintain robust financial controls, support the Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making, and drive continual improvements in systems and processes.

You will oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and audits, ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, and develop the Finance Team to deliver excellence.  To read the full job description, including information on role particulars, and why New Wine is a fantastic place to work, please download the attached document.

Key Responsibilites:

Routine Financial Oversight

· Oversee all accounting, cash management, reconciliations and authorisation of payments.

· Monitor day-to-day financial operations: banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, payroll, and other transactions.

· Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation.

· Manage cash flow, investing excess cash where appropriate.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

· Manage and prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Operations and senior leadership team.

· Provide timely, accurate and accessible management accounts and reports for senior managers, budget holders and Trustees.

· Interpret complex financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.

· Regularly update forecasts with a target of quarterly reporting.

Statutory Accounts, Compliance & Audit

· Lead the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants/auditors.

· Ensure all statutory obligations are met including VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements.

· Stay up to date with Charity SORP and charity sector financial regulations, ensuring compliance and training the team accordingly.

Systems, Process Improvement & Controls

· Design and implement financial systems and process improvements to drive efficiency.

· Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.

· Monitor the effectiveness of financial practices and policies and make recommendations for improvements.

Team Leadership

· Supervise, develop and motivate the Finance Team to achieve high standards.

· Carry out quarterly reviews and provide day-to-day support.

· Foster a collaborative, proactive working culture.

Event Finance Management

· Oversee financial management at New Wine events, including systems for income reconciliation, cash controls, onsite banking and petty cash.

· Ensure accurate reconciliation of income from the event booking system.

HR & Payroll Administration

· Oversee payroll preparation and submissions including HMRC and pensions.

Other Duties

· Respond to queries from Trustees, Director of Operations, budget managers and external stakeholders as required.

· Work well with all members of the wider staff team.

· Attend and sometimes lead staff prayers and other meetings.

Person specification:

Essential Attributes

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent time-management with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and sound decision-making capabilities
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive to deliver high-quality results
• Commitment to high standards, accuracy, and robust financial controls
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with a task-focused mindset and proactive attitude
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
• Ability to think critically and maintain good judgement under pressure

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent substantial experience
• Significant experience in financial management, accounting, and budgetary control
• Proven track record in producing management and statutory accounts, and managing audits
• In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, financial governance, and compliance within the charity sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, including Excel (advanced), Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Experience in payroll administration, including workplace pensions and leave accruals
• Experience of financial governance and control mechanisms
• Proactive approach to adopting new and more efficient ways of working, using the latest software where appropriate, and providing timely, accurate and relevant reports to colleagues.
• Experience supervising or line managing staff, with the ability to develop and motivate teams

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience managing restricted or trust funds
• Up-to-date and practical VAT knowledge
• Experience within a faith-based or charity organisation
• Experience engaging with Boards or Trustees
• Familiarity with the financial aspects of event operations
• Understanding of safeguarding, HR, or operational compliance processes
• Diplomatic approach and understanding in stakeholder engagement

Desirable Knowledge

• Strong understanding of charity finance regulations and sector best practices
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of New Wine
• Highly proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, Planner)

The above list of job deliverables is open and partial, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to include all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all capabilities that may be required now or in the future.  New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.  

Lead AWARE’s fundraising strategy and make a lasting impact on mental health in Northern Ireland

As the leading charity in Northern Ireland working specifically to support those affected by depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, this is a great opportunity to have an impact on expanding service provision by resourcing our work. The role of the Head of Fundraising is integral to the organisation and plays a key role in setting the income generation strategy for the organisation. 

A bit about the role and what we are looking for :

• The role will be focused on leading the organisation's fundraising team in order to achieve income generation targets to match the service delivery aspirations of the organisation.
• This post holder will be a fundraising professional with integrity, passion, motivation and ingenuity.
• The postholder will be innovative and creative in their approach in an organisation that welcomes opportunities to do things a little differently.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintaining and expanding the current income generation of AWARE
• Developing our fundraising offer through diversifying our fundraising plans whilst focusing on those which are effective
• Supporting the strategic development of the organisation
• Responsibility for the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's fundraising strategy

For a detailed list of key responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attachment below.

TO APPLY, click the blue button above and follow the instructions, help shape the future of AWARE’s fundraising!

Purpose of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and relationship‑focused individual to join our Corporate Partnerships team. The role will be a mix of managing and growing existing partnerships and supporting new business activity.

You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and other colleagues across the team to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued, supported, and inspired by the impact they are helping to create. You’ll also contribute to building our pipeline, identifying potential new supporters, making first contact, and helping to develop tailored proposals.

While you don’t need to be an expert from day one, you will bring energy, curiosity, and great interpersonal skills, along with the ability to deliver excellent partnership experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Support the management of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring they are well‑stewarded and achieve agreed objectives.

• Coordinate partnership activities, such as volunteering days, events, campaigns, and communications.

• Work with internal teams (Marketing, Impact, Delivery) to gather and share inspiring impact stories and updates with partners.

• Track and report on partnership deliverables and KPIs.

• Identify opportunities to deepen existing partnerships, such as additional projects, campaigns, or employee engagement activities.

New Business Support

• Research and identify potential new corporate partners.

• Assist with approaches to prospective partners, including outreach emails, calls, LinkedIn networking, and event attendance.

• Support the development of high‑quality proposals, presentations, and budgets for senior stakeholders.

• Help maintain and grow the new business pipeline.

Communications & Events

• Work with Marketing & Comms to produce engaging partnership content for social media, newsletters, and impact reports.

• Represent UK Youth at external networking events, conferences, and partner‑related activities.

Data & Administration

• Keep all CRM records accurate and up to date.

• Support due diligence processes for both new and existing partnerships.

• Ensure donations are processed, recorded, and recognised appropriately.
   

Why join UK Youth?

By working at UK Youth, you’ll be joining a friendly and committed group of people tackling the systemic problems letting young people down. You’ll also be part of a passionate, values‑driven team who believe in the power of partnership to transform young people’s lives. This role offers the chance to:

• Develop your skills in corporate fundraising, account management, and partnership development.

• Build strong relationships with a variety of high‑profile corporate supporters.

• Work across departments to deliver engaging, impactful partnerships.

• Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in young people’s futures.

• Gain hands‑on experience in developing and pitching new partnership ideas.

You’ll have access to opportunities for professional development and ways to connect with colleagues, whether through lunch‑and‑learn sessions or away days at our outdoor learning centre, Avon Tyrrell.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme
   

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 23:59 (Midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 1st Sept 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Engagement and Support Team Lead (North)

Location: North hubs (Peterborough, Huntingdon, Wisbech) with regular travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) working predominately within our core opening hours (10am to 6pm) with some evening/saturday working on a rota.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established 'Someone To Talk To' service in a newly created role of Team Lead to lead and oversee STTT service delivery across Centre 33 hubs in our North Locality (Peterborough/Huntingdon/Wisbech)

Team Leads will work closely with one another and Heads of Service to jointly ensure the multidisciplinary teams deliver excellent safe, impactful and responsive service to young people. Successful candidates will bring strong expertise and leadership to the Centre 33 practical and holistic support offer for young people aged 13 - 25 years and understand how this fits within the context of the wider support systems locally. They will have demonstrable experience of working within a practical support or youth work role and feel confident to support and manage colleagues delivering safe and effective work with a caseload of young people who access our drop in support and ongoing support offer. They will be responsible for providing support with case allocation, reflective practice, risk management and safeguarding. They will develop strong relationships with local organisations to ensure effective joint working and support for young people. They will retain a small caseload to support young people with more complex needs. The Team Lead will provide day to day designated safeguarding leadership across the locality team, supported by the Head of Service and Director of Service.

This role will work to Centre 33's values of being young people led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence. You will also be an exemplar of our relevant polices, compliance and standards to help build a team culture.

Applications must be received by 8th September 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th September

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. 

We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education,  setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

The purpose of this role is to manage operational delivery of our School by School Programme, ensuring efficient and effective delivery. 

You will be supported by our Chief Innovation Officer, and manage our Chef Trainers delivering our School by School interventions. You will work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Impact, our School Engagement Manager and our Research Supervisor. 

Your role will oversee our School by School interventions, delivered across multiple school sites. This role will be primarily focused in London, but will include supporting schools in locations across the UK as we develop new hubs. You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.

You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors. You will have strong people skills, and the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations. 

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every single requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.  

The responsibilities:

• To work with the Chief Innovation Officer to ensure that all programme delivery of school interventions is delivered in line with our vision, values and ethos.

• To support and manage our Chef Trainers to ensure that programme delivery is carried out in the most effective and efficient way.

• Coordinate and oversee all programme activities, including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.

• Managing the programme budget, identifying issues, and ensuring milestones are met. 

• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer, Director of Partnerships & Impact and the School Engagement Manager to assess, cost and propose suitable programmes of support for schools and multi-academy trusts interested in our School by School programme. 

• Working with the School Chef Educator and Membership teams on our regional expansion strategy, creating schools that are centres of excellence across the country.

• Working with the School Engagement Manager, attend and contribute to meetings with the Senior Leadership of prospective new schools and academies, developing proposals and financial forecasting.

• Liaise and manage relationships with the Senior Leadership in the schools and academies we work with, being the key contact for operational delivery of programmes. 

• To ensure that service level agreements are agreed with schools and that our delivery matches the agreements.

• To monitor costs of the programme delivery, reporting progress of programmes to the Chief Innovation Officer, identifying any risks or delays to programme delivery. 

• At all times to ensure that our school interventions are being delivered in a legally compliant, cost-effective way.

• Work closely with the Chef Trainers to ensure our advice to, and work in, schools is legally compliant.

• Support the Chef Trainers in monitoring legal safety compliance in schools, promptly flagging major concerns to the Chief Innovation Officer and where appropriate, the key school contact.

• Ensuring learning and evaluation is embedded in our programme delivery, working with the Chef Trainers to document best practice learnt from each programme. 

• To work alongside the Director of Partnerships & Impact and Research Supervisor to ensure that we’re collecting accurate and relevant data to measure our impact, evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programmes, conducting regular assessments and measurements.

• Work with the Research Supervisor to support preparing reports on the impact of the School by School programmes, including statistical data, trends, and success stories. 

• Work with the School Engagement Manager to maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant chef, school lead and engagement information. 

• Collaborate with the Chef Trainers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of schools. 

Your skills and experience

You'll be the right person for this job if:

• You are passionate about food and believe in our mission to improve kids' health through improving food and food education in schools

• You enjoy problem-solving and working in a dynamic environment

• You have some experience in leading or managing a team within the food sector

• You have some experience working in a similar multi-site role 

• You have financial experience in the food sector - e.g. costing recipes, stocktaking, finding the best cost for ingredients. You’ll be comfortable with spreadsheets, monitoring financial costs, and producing financial forecasts

• You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead

• You are able to engage effectively with senior leadership teams in educational settings, and are proactive and confident in addressing challenges

• You are an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills 

• You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging 

• You have experience working with various individuals and organisations, building relationships, and collaborating effectively to deliver successful projects

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays.  We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.

We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.

Expected duration of this application process: 6 weeks

Application deadline - Midnight Tues 19th Aug.

First interviews (online video call) will be held online on Thurs 28th Aug.

Second interviews (in-person) will be held on Thurs 4th Sept.

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.

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​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:

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, the Corporate Development Manager will be supported to be creative in how they grow and uplift our corporate partnerships. They will have an entrepreneurial approach to their work to identify and attract new partnerships whilst being responsible for the relationship management of our established partners, focusing on stewardship, renewals and smart uplifts.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website

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

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

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Friday, 22 August 2025.

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​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.

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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.

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​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.

Business Development Manager
 

Organisation overview

Paragon Music is a pioneering inclusive music and dance performance company based at the Boardwalk in Glasgow.  For 45 incredible years, we’ve been transforming lives through the power of music and movement, empowering people of all ages and abilities to express themselves, connect with others, and develop their full potential.

Widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading inclusive arts organisations, Paragon has delivered hundreds of workshops, performances, and residencies across the country, making a profound and lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. Our work is grounded in creativity, collaboration, and equality, and we’re proud to champion inclusive practice at both grassroots and international levels.

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, we’re entering an exciting new phase of development. We are currently consolidating our programmes in Glasgow, Dumfries & Galloway, and North Lanarkshire, while actively expanding our reach to new communities across Scotland and beyond. With a strong foundation, growing demand, and a bold vision for the future, Paragon is perfectly positioned for further growth and innovation.

Role Overview
Paragon Music is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to lead fundraising, oversee financial and governance functions, and support strategic growth. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, contributing directly to the sustainability and expansion of our inclusive music and dance programmes across Scotland and beyond.  The post-holder will initially focus on fundraising and business development before broadening their remit to include governance and financial management following a period of onboarding.

Location: The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Reporting to: Creative Director & Board of Directors
Salary: £32,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE)
Start Date: 01 October 2025
Contract Renewal Date: 1 April 2026
Holidays: 16.8 days pro rata
Working Hours: 10:00am–6:00pm (flexible), occasional evenings/weekends (TOIL applies)

Job Description: Download the full job description from Paragon website
Deadline: Friday 5 September, 6pm

How to Apply: Complete Online Application Form and upload your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you would like to work with Paragon. 

More information: Paragon website

Paragon is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. If you require any additional support to complete your application please get in touch and we can arrange alternative or supported ways of applying. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new senior role within our organisation. The Interim Head of Research and Campaigns will lead our Research function and advocacy efforts, ensuring that evidence-based insights drive our campaigns, policy work, and public engagement.

Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change Together’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, Groundswell has ambitious plans around influencing more change and amplifying voices to promote healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness. This role directly aligns with these strategic plans, to refine and use innovative participatory research centring lived experience, share and amplify insight from people with experience of homelessness, and increase our campaigning activities to change systems and break down the barriers that stand in people’s way to a healthier life and more hopeful future.

This role has been created on an interim basis to assess its impact and effectiveness, with a key focus on reviewing the priorities, progression and support of our Research Team and making recommendations for the future regarding this new role. The role will sit within the wider Participation, Progression and Creating Change team. 

We anticipate that some form of Head of Research & Campaigning role will continue beyond this 12-month period, and this interim position will very much shape and inform that longer term role. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is in the process of evolving its current ‘Youth Without Limits’ strategy which aims to give all young people the chance to experience the life-changing benefits of a DofE programme. The Charity has a strong desire to become a more insight-driven organisation and has recently launched a data strategy that will help realise that vision. We have a clear view of where we want to be and some of the gaps and challenges that will need to be tackled along the way. The Head of Data will be instrumental in helping the charity achieve its vision for data and will play a key role in delivering the data strategy. Working with the Director of Data and Impact, you will develop the capabilities, frameworks and infrastructure to ensure data is managed, governed, understood and used effectively to enable the Charity to make informed decisions.
 

If you’re a staunch techie then this role probably isn’t for you but if you have gained a solid technical grounding in previous roles and are passionate about bringing people and data together to develop understanding and deliver meaningful insight then we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:-

• Support the Director of Data and Impact in delivering the Charity’s data strategy and be their ‘right hand person’
• Grow and shape the data team
• Lead on delivering insights from our CRM data to support audience  growth and engagement.
• Promote data governance to ensure the quality, stewardship and lineage of data is addressed
• Act as a data business partner with internal teams to understand data needs
• Oversee data infrastructure and reporting provision
• Support on providing data expertise to inform planning and innovation
• Support the development of a data literacy culture and ‘insight-first’ thinking

What we are looking for:-

• A solid understanding of data and technology concepts gained through hands on experience in previous roles
•  The ability to articulate data and technology concepts in clear, layman’s terms with confidence and enthusiasm
•  An understanding of data practices including governance and compliance (including GDPR)
• The ability to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights
• Knowledge of SQL Server, data warehouses and visualisation tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
•  Experience of leading and developing teams

How to apply and interview dates:-

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
 

The deadline for applying for this role is: Wednesday 27th August at midnight
 

1st  interviews will take place on:WC: 1st September  to be held via Teams 

2nd interviews will take place on: WC 8th September to be held via Teams.

**Additional interviews may be required.
 

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

At Radcliffe Housing Society, we believe in putting people first. We provide high-quality, person-centred housing services that empower residents to live independently and with dignity. We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Independent Living Manager to help us achieve this mission across our Independent Living schemes.

About the role

As an Independent Living Manager, you’ll support older and vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies, improve their well-being, and stay connected to their communities. You’ll offer practical advice, develop support plans, promote independence, and respond to emerging needs — all while managing properties to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

What we’re looking for

· Experience supporting older/vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs

·Knowledge of tenancy management and housing-related legislation

·Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach

·Ability to work under pressure.

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·Strong organisational skills and confidence using IT systems

· Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR

· Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations

· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Why join Radcliffe?

We’re a small, committed, high-performing housing provider with big ambitions for our residents. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your voice counts, and your work makes a genuine impact. We offer flexible working, ongoing training, and a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About us:

Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation

The Drinkaware Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently

Vision: Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK

Mission: Using our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. Delivered though:

• Public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance
• Evidence-led advice to governments and industry
• Independent research, consumer insight and evaluation

Values: Solid Reasoning; Clarity with Empathy; Understanding and Connecting; Principled Partnership; Determination and Curiosity

Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive.  We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life.  Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant. 

Location: 35 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SE

Drinkaware’s benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
• Matched company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• BUPA Private Healthcare
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual learning and wellbeing grant
• Perks and discount platform. 

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About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working collaboratively with other senior managers, the Senior Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of all operational projects in line with cost/time/quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the implementation of the new project management approach for Drinkaware.

• Day to day project management from start to finish for key identified operational projects, supporting cross functional teams to deliver.

• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective evaluation and impact assessment of each programme.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project and programme management documentation.

Project Delivery

• Manage multiple large-scale projects that require strategic planning and stakeholder management.

• Resource Management – Oversee and ensure all projects have the right resource allocation and are managing budgets and tracking progress against key milestone.

• Risk Management - Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

• Work in collaboration to scope, plan and coordinate project activities with clearly defined objectives, outputs and critical success factors for operational projects.

• Proactively address issues and challenges that may arise during project execution.

• Ensure proactive and effective project communications to all relevant parties (internally and externally).

• Project collateral and content development.

Strategic Planning & Evaluation

• Implement and maintain quality standards throughout the programme lifecycle.

• Conduct regular evaluations to ensure programme effectiveness.

• Analyse programme performance and identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Stakeholder management including engagement, ongoing programme review, contractual management.

• Working with the Programme Delivery officer to develop and deploy effective and efficient project management tools and processes.

Governance & Process

• Working with the Programme Delivery officer to develop and deploy effective and efficient project management tools and processes.

• Implement and maintain quality standards throughout the programme lifecycle.

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About you:

You will be an accomplished project manager, with a high degree of business acumen and substantial experience of setting up and delivering projects working with and through multiple stakeholders and partners. This position requires a methodical thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills and a proven track record in project management and reporting. Providing rigorous operational support and programme administration as needed.

Essential Criteria / Key Skills:

A recognised project management qualification and/or significant experience of managing multiple projects within the charity or health sector.

• Experience of effectively collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable success of working with a broad range of partners from acquisition through to implementation.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience of writing clear, concise, project status reports and accurately maintaining project documentation.
• Ability to work on your own and take initiative.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with partners at all levels.
• Ability to multitask and support cross functional teams to deliver.
• Attention to detail and foreplaning.
• Experience of a broad range of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools.
• Strong analytical skills and presentation of data.
• Experience providing administrative support.
• Able to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and care and resilient when under pressure.
• An energetic and committed ambassador for Drinkaware, our mission and values

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To apply

For further information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 20 August 2025

Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link.  You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Please include at least one examples of a complex project you've managed from initiation to delivery.

Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. 

No agency support is required

We’re looking for a Finance and Operations star to support the team across finance administration, HR processes, compliance, and operational logistics. You’ll be a key part of the smooth running of the team that enables us to carry out our work making change with young people!