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Title: Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager
Salary: From £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Title and salary to be commensurate with experience.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue UK rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
We are expanding our political influence by introducing this new position, which will work closely with our existing Policy and Advocacy Manager to bolster our strategic reach particularly in the areas of water scarcity, security and justice, sewage and chemical pollution, and water sector reform.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers and securing our nation’s water, food, health, jobs and economy to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication.
The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. They will engage with influential people across the sector, government, industry and media.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy across multiple campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will lead the development and drafting of River Action’s overall policy strategy as well as leading on specific policy areas. You will play a leading role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Senior Management Team, Chief Executive and wider organisation to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.
River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament.
You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities.
You will:
Lead River Action’s development and delivery of our policy and advocacy strategy on sewage, industrial water pollution, and water scarcity
Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis and evidence.
Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.
Translate complex policy and evidence into concise documents with clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.
Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.
Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.
Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, industry experts and partner organisations.
Support grassroots community groups and third-sector partners in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.
Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG, stakeholder roundtables and parliamentary events.
Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.
Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, by making sure colleagues and spokespeople are well-briefed and communications content is well-informed to maximise reach and impact.
You will also:
Actively engage in professional development and training.
Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values.
UK travel will be required and regular trips to London. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.
What you’ll bring
The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional writing skills and comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders in positions of responsibility. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
Experience in a senior policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector and including experience of water policy.
Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.
A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.
Knowledge of the challenge of water scarcity.
Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive briefings, reports and consultation responses.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working creatively and at a fast pace with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work and to report your progress and impact.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.
A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.
Why join us?
Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager’:
your CV (2 pages),
a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for Parliamentarians on the issue of water scarcity and water justice and how it affects UK rivers and our security. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:
Identify causes of water scarcity and injustice.
Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers, biodiversity and our economy.
Summarise and assess gaps in relevant UK Government policies, legislation and plans.
Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
Prospect Research Manager
Job Title: Prospect Research Manager
Salary: £37,500
Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week) although 28 hours may be considered; the role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Reporting to: Senior Partnership Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the Prospect Research Manager is to lead prospect development for major gifts, partnerships and business development, driving growth in our pipeline to help Magic Breakfast reach ambitious targets and unlock new income opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team.
Shortlisting: 13-15th July
Interview 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd July
Interview 2 and Informal Panel: 28th, 29th, 30th July
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Safenet is part of the Calico Group, an innovative group of companies, working together collaboratively to have a greater impact than they could alone. Our shared vision, flexible group structure, and expanding range of services help us adapt to the fast-changing environment and times in which we work.
Safenet are a well-established Domestic Abuse charity, working to reduce and eliminate domestic abuse and to deliver support services to survivors of domestic abuse across the Northwest of England.
The Opportunity
Using your experience of delivering support to victim of domestic abuse, you will provide high quality and pro-active front line service helping to keep survivors safe. You will be assessing risk, completing safety and support plans, and ensuring the service offer is accessible and inclusive to all.
We are looking for high calibre, passionate, caring individuals who are excellent team players and are committed to providing high quality, trauma informed services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
What We’re Looking For
We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!
What’s in It for You?
At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:
And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In the four years since Martingale launched, we have now supported over 200 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our thirteen partner universities.
As Martingale grows, we are building our policy and advocacy function to shape the future of postgraduate access, affordability and outcomes. We are seeking a rigorous, proactive and collaborative Policy Manager to drive the monitoring, insight and evaluation that underpin our influence, and to support the development and implementation of our policy positions and stakeholder engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead Martingale’s policy tracking, political intelligence, evidence generation, and evaluation and learning. You will turn a fast-moving external landscape into clear, actionable insight, and produce the evidence, analysis and draft materials that enable the Head and CEO to position Martingale credibly with funders, universities, the sector and government.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with significant autonomy. You will own workstreams end-to-end, build systems and processes where they do not yet exist, and influence more senior colleagues and stakeholders. You will sit at the centre of a landmark research and policy programme and help deliver a campaign to implement the recommendations from Martingale’s major HESA-based research partnership, making the case that talent, not background, should determine who progresses to and thrives in postgraduate study.
We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
As part of the Clinical Services leadership team, the Adult Team Manager provides operational oversight, line management, and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering bereavement support to adults after the death of a child. The post holder ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and evidence-informed therapeutic support that is in line with organisational standards and clinical governance frameworks. They maintain a small caseload to ensure continued practice relevance and lead by example through high quality therapeutic work. The role balances hands-on leadership with operational management, contributing to service development, outcome measurement and quality improvement under the direction of the Head of Clinical Services.
Main Responsibilities
Operational and Team Management
· Oversee the daily operations of the adult bereavement service, ensuring effective coordination, delivery, and monitoring of therapeutic interventions
· Provide regular line management to counsellors and practitioners, supporting professional growth, wellbeing, and accountability
· Contribute to the safe and effective clinical triage of all referrals, informed by individualised needs, evidence-based practice and ensuring decisions align with clinical governance, safeguarding and risk, and recognised best practice standards
· Support in the allocation and management of team caseloads, ensuring referrals are prioritised and distributed appropriately to meet clinical need
· Monitor team performance, service activity, and adherence to quality standards and policies
· Support recruitment, induction, and development of new team members, modelling the organisation’s values and culture
· Foster a supportive, cohesive team culture driven by compassion, accountability and inclusion
· Work collaboratively with the Head of Clinical Services to identify service gaps, pressures, risks, and staffing needs, proposing solutions and adjustments as required
Clinical Leadership
· Provide clinical leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed interventions
· Maintain a personal caseload of complex cases, modelling best practice and demonstrating clinical credibility
· Lead group peer supervision sessions and promote an environment of continual learning and professional growth
· Support risk assessment, management, and escalation processes, ensuring that safeguarding and ethical practice are consistently applied
· Offer consultation and advice to bereavement specialists, counsellors, volunteers on complex bereavement and trauma presentations
· Ensure staff receive appropriate clinical supervision in accordance with organisational guidelines
Service Delivery and Quality
· Oversee consistent delivery of individual, couple, group, and workshop bereavement support in line with agreed frameworks
· Ensure effective use of outcome measures and client feedback to assess impact, promote clinical reflection, and inform continuous improvement
· Contribute to the monitoring and auditing of service quality
· Contribute to the development and implementation of new models of care, services, resources, and practice improvement initiatives
· Support compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding standards, and regulatory frameworks
Communication and Relationships
· Communicate effectively and sensitively within the organisation and with external professionals, including health and mental health services such as CMHTs and GPs
· Convey complex and emotionally sensitive information with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
· Manage interactions with individuals or groups who may be distressed or emotionally impacted by information shared
· Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with colleagues and peers to promote effective teamwork and collaboration
· Model organisational values and behaviours, demonstrating respect, compassion, and integrity in all communication and relationships
Knowledge, Training and Experience
· Undertake therapeutic assessments and interventions with adults in line with evidence-based and best practice approaches
· Complete comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, and determine appropriate levels of intervention and response
· Ensure all practice meets professional standards and complies with relevant codes of conduct and national guidance
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current research, evidence-based practice, and developments in bereavement and trauma-informed care
· Engage in continuous professional development and maintain an active professional portfolio in line with professional body requirements
· Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and safeguarding legislation, including Safeguarding Children and Adults and the Mental Capacity Act
· Provide guidance, supervision, and support to volunteers individually or in groups as required
Analytical and Judgement Skills
· Apply sound professional judgment and analytical skills to assess needs, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in accordance with best-practice frameworks
· Participate actively in team meetings to plan, review, and evaluate care strategies and approaches
· Ensure the accurate and timely recording of data and information to support monitoring, evaluation, and service development
· Contribute to the collection, analysis and reporting of outcome measures to support quality assurance, demonstrate
Person Specification
Education/Professional Qualification
Essential
· MA/MSc or Postgraduate Degree (minimum Level 6 or equivalent) in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Arts Therapy
· Registration with a professional body (ie. HCPC, UKCP, BACP, BAAT, etc)
· Evidence of continuing professional development
· Training in safeguarding children and adults at risk (Level 3 minimum)
Desirable
· Additional training in clinical leadership
· Certificate/diploma in supervision
· Dual qualification (social work and counselling/psychotherapy)
· BACP accreditation or eligible for BACP accreditation
Skills and Experience
Essential
· Strong clinical leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate and develop others
· A strong understanding and knowledge of relevant psychological theories, therapeutic interventions, and models of grief work for adults, especially those bereaved of a child
· Able to make clear psychosocial assessments and managing complex emotional and mental health needs, risk, and safeguarding
· Evidence of working in a psychological framework with adults who have experienced common mental health problems (ie. anxiety and depression)
· Very strong assessment, formulation and planning skills within a therapeutic context
· Experience of triaging cases based on evidence and clinical need with the ability to make sound clinical judgements and risk assessments
· Significant experience of working therapeutically with adults who experience trauma and significant emotional distress
· Experience of using outcome measures, feedback tools and data to evaluate effectiveness and impact of interventions
· Ability to oversee operational delivery, managing clinical and management responsibilities
· Experience of safeguarding decision-making and managing complex cases involving risk
Desirable
· Experience in line management and clinical supervision within a therapeutic or mental health environment
Knowledge and Understanding
· In-depth understanding of the psychological impact of bereavement, trauma, and loss following the death of a child
· In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant psychological theories, therapeutic interventions, and models of grief work
· Knowledge of therapeutic models and interventions relevant to adult trauma and grief
· Strong understanding of risk assessment and management, safeguarding legislation and frameworks and ethics in practice
· In-depth knowledge of evidence-based models of counselling and therapeutic interventions including creative and systemic approaches
· Proven ability to design, deliver and adapt psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions effectively through digital platforms, maintaining therapeutic alliance, safety, and impact when working remotely with adults
· Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion relevant to bereavement and mental health
· Knowledge of service outcomes, quality standards, and measurement systems
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 9th July 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Interviews
First Stage Screening Interviews
You may be asked to attend a 10-minute Screening Interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the vacancy, to assess your suitability for the role. During the interview, you will be asked two skills-based questions.
Second Stage Interviews
If you are progressed to a second stage interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour formal interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. It is our policy to share the role-specific interview questions with applicants ahead of the interview, to aid their preparation. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.
For further information please see the Recruitment Pack for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
What we offer:
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kisharon Langdon is a charity offering a wide range of services to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and their families. From our nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations.
Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The Role;
The Trusts Fundraising Manager plays a key role in securing voluntary income for Kisharon Langdon by leading the development and delivery of a strategic trusts and foundations programme, with responsibility for achieving significant income targets and supporting the organisation’s long-term growth. The role involves proactively shaping and managing a high-value funding pipeline, using insight, planning, and data to drive sustainable income and maximise opportunities across the portfolio.
The post-holder will take ownership of relationships with a portfolio of funders, developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies aligned to funder priorities, while also identifying and securing new funding opportunities. They will bring a strong, proactive approach to prospecting and pipeline development, ensuring a balanced mix of short- and long-term funding.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Trusts Fundraising Manager will lead on the development of compelling, high-quality funding applications and reports, drawing on strong impact evidence and strategic narratives, while supporting continuous improvement in success rates and income growth. They will work closely with and provide informal support to the Trust Fundraiser
Key Responsibilities;
About You;
What we offer;
How to apply;
Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your interest in joining Kisharon Langdon and your relevant skills and experience for the role.
Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date, this vacancy may therefore close early. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Closing Date; 15/07/2026
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Senior Manager: Community Wellbeing Services, you will hold leadership responsibility for key services including Community Connections, Safe Haven and Counselling, ensuring they are safe, effective, high-quality and aligned within a coherent organisational approach. This is a senior leadership role accountable for the strategic direction, operational performance and integration of Catalyst’s community-based services and partnerships across Surrey.
Beyond service oversight, you will lead the development of a connected and responsive community offer, ensuring Catalyst’s services operate as part of a wider network of provision across Surrey. You will play a central role in shaping how services connect with each other and with external partners to create clear, accessible and holistic pathways for clients.
You will lead the development of a coherent community wellbeing operating model, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and pathways across services.
You will define and drive what partnership working means at Catalyst, building strong, visible relationships across the VCSE sector, statutory services and local networks, and ensuring Catalyst is a trusted, active and vibrant presence within local communities.
A key focus of the role is ensuring consistent quality, strong safeguarding practice and effective performance across diverse community settings, supported by clear standards, oversight and continuous improvement.
You will be expected to be highly visible and present across services and partnerships, maintaining close connection to delivery, staff, communities and stakeholders.
Location: Nankeville Court, Woking (hybrid), with regular presence across community sites, partner organisations and Catalyst locations
Salary: £41,000-£45,000
Hours: 35 hours
Contract type: Permanent
About the organisation
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, values-led leader with a strong background in community-based mental health, wellbeing, social care, counselling, community development or a related field. You will bring significant experience of leading staff and services in complex community settings, with the ability to balance strategic oversight with close connection to frontline delivery.
You will have strong safeguarding knowledge, sound professional judgement and experience of managing risk within multi-agency and community contexts. Confident working in partnership, you will be able to build trusted relationships across the VCSE sector, statutory services and local networks, influencing others and supporting joined-up, accessible pathways for clients.
You will be emotionally intelligent, resilient and inclusive in your leadership style, able to lead teams through change while maintaining clarity, professional boundaries and a strong focus on quality. You will be comfortable using data and insight to inform service improvement, performance and decision-making, and will be able to maintain a visible presence across services, partnerships and community settings.
A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusive practice and trauma-responsive services is essential, along with the ability to travel regularly across Surrey and work flexibly across multiple sites.
Please refer to the job description for a full breakdown of the key responsibilities and person specification.
Benefits
Safeguarding & Checks
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategic Partnership Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £47,423 per year with excellent benefits
*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Corporate Partnerships Team is responsible for developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships with companies, where the value goes beyond financial alone to meaningfully contribute towards WaterAid’s mission, including finding ways to contribute to programmatic, policy and advocacy objectives.
About the role
As our proactive and driven Strategic Partnership Development Manager you will lead partnership development for a range of priority corporate sectors - working closely with global partnerships, programmes and policy colleagues - to secure new multi-year partnerships and drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on the 10th July 2026.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



We are seeking a talented Management Accountant to join our small, collaborative finance team on a permanent, part-time basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this new hands-on role will play a key part in delivering high-quality financial insight and supporting decision-making across an expanding organisation.
About the role
You will produce accurate monthly management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide clear financial analysis. Working closely with budget holders and colleagues across the organisation, you will help explain performance, investigate variances, and support informed decision-making. You will take ownership of key elements of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and will support cash flow forecasting and day-to-day financial operations. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders will be key to your success.
You will also play an important part in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting statutory reporting and audit processes. From assisting with VAT returns to improving financial systems and processes, you will help ensure the finance function runs smoothly and effectively.
This is a varied role where continuous improvement is actively encouraged, giving you the opportunity to shape how financial information is produced and used across the organisation.
Role Specifics
We are looking for a part-qualified accountant with strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. You will have excellent Excel skills, experience of finance systems, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience of supporting non-finance colleagues and, ideally, working in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage.
In return, we offer a supportive and values-driven environment where you can develop professionally while contributing to meaningful work. With flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a real impact, this is an excellent role for a motivated finance professional ready to take the next step in their career.
If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description, and apply by returning the application form to the Resourcing team.
Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We care for seriously ill babies and children in our hospice and at home.



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Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking to play a strategic role within a purpose-driven organisation while helping shape procurement excellence under the Procurement Act 2023?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Finance, IT and Compliance Directorate at St Mungo’s. This is a strategically important role within a highly visible procurement and contract management function supporting services that make a direct difference to vulnerable and homeless people across the UK.
In this role you will:
You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional hub locations.
About you
We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and collaborative procurement professional who can operate confidently within a complex stakeholder environment.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 3 July 2026
Interview and assessments on: 21-22 July 2026
What we offer
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Join the fight for mental health!
Everyone deserves the help and respect they need to recover. At West London Mind, we listen, support recovery, fight stigma, and work with partners to take action on mental health.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced mental health manager to join our exciting new project, working with those engaging in gambling harms behaviours and affected others. The role will include overseeing various workstreams to the service, including: crisis de-escalation, casework, psychoeducation workshops and facilitating a space for peer-led activities. You will have a small team of support workers and volunteers to manage.
Your role as a team manager will be to directly support a team of support workers and volunteers in all areas of the service. You will aid in de-escalating those in a state of crisis which is exacerbated or influenced by gambling related behaviours. You will be expected to manage crises and your team, within a drop-in model. You will be expected to hold your own caseload of clients, providing 1:1 bespoke advice surrounding gambling and mental health support. In addition, you will aid in overseeing peer-led psychoeducation groups addressing root causes of gambling and a safe environment for loved ones to build meaningful peer connections. We are seeking autonomous, creative individuals with experiences of working with behaviours around addiction and direct management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
What we are looking for:
Desirable
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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Lead a space that changes young people’s lives
We’re looking for a bold, strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of our Middlesbrough Hub — a vital community space supporting young people facing real barriers to opportunity.
As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high-impact environment, design programmes that change lives, and build partnerships that open doors for young people who need it most.
What you’ll do
As Hub Manager, you will:
You will play a critical role in ensuring the hub not only delivers for young people today — but is built to sustain and grow its impact over time.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll bring:
Most of all, you’ll be someone who sees potential — in people, in places, and in what’s possible
Why join us?
At the KFC Youth Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. This role offers the chance to:
Benefits
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If you’re ready to lead a hub that makes a real difference — and help shape the future for young people in Middlesbrough — we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews
This is a two stage interview process.
For Stage 1, this will focus on your experience, leadership style and approach to delivering impact.
You can expect:
Please ensure you can be available for first round interviews online w/c 6th July
For Stage 2, This stage is designed to reflect the reality of the role and how you operate in a live environment.
You will be asked to:
This stage allows us to see how you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and how you connect with young people — a critical part of the role.
Second stage interviews will be held 4-6pm on either Monday 14thJuly, Tuesday 15th July, Friday 17th July in person and you must be available for one of these dates.
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Play a leading role in shaping the future of Saferworld’s philanthropic partnerships and help drive funding that supports peacebuilding around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship builder to grow a high potential income stream with real global impact.
Saferworld works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As our Philanthropy Manager, you’ll join a committed, values‑driven team working in solidarity with people affected by conflict. You’ll lead on a portfolio of established philanthropic partners while also identifying and cultivating new opportunities that align with our mission and principles.
This is a role with genuine scope for creativity and innovation. You will shape cultivation strategies, co‑create funding opportunities with colleagues and partners, and represent Saferworld externally to deepen relationships and secure high‑value, multi‑year support. You will also help position the organisation to engage high net‑worth individuals, foundations and donor‑advised funds as we diversify our income.
Working closely with programme, policy, communications and finance teams, you will ensure our proposals, reports and donor care reflect the quality, impact and integrity of our work. A smaller part of your role will involve overseeing individual giving and gifts in wills, supported by the Funding Officer.
If you are motivated by building meaningful partnerships, influencing change, and contributing to a more peaceful world, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference while shaping a growing area of work at Saferworld.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.
At the heart of our work is our vision:
#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
And our mission:
We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.
The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
Main Responsibilities
Relationship Management
Lead and manage relationships with partners and support the development of local partnerships and networks that drive collaboration across relevant sectors.
Lead or support the development of place-based partnerships that align multiple agendas across sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.
Project Management
Lead Think Active-managed initiatives, ensuring aims are clearly defined, delivered on time and within budget, and aligned with organisational values.
Use data and insight to co-design, deliver and evaluate projects and initiatives.
Produce clear performance reports, reporting against SMART goals and targets.
Financial Management
Take responsibility for diversifying Think Active's income streams in line with the business development plan, operating within funding guidance and financial procedures.
Manage project budgets, including forecasting, monitoring income and expenditure, and submitting financial reports.
Demonstrating Impact
Track and report progress through case studies and evaluation processes that evidence the impact and value of Think Active's work.
Marketing and Communications
Build brand visibility by strategically managing partnerships and contributing to Think Active's wider marketing and communications activity.
Help position Think Active as a leading voice in health, wellbeing, and physical activity through innovative partnerships and initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in business, health, sport, physical activity or a related field.
Desirable Criteria
Project management qualification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of local and national strategies and policies relating to sport, physical activity and health promotion.
Knowledge of current trends and innovations in sport and physical activity participation and promotion.
Knowledge of the barriers facing the least active members of society and the benefits of physical activity.
Knowledge of the local community and key stakeholders across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults in sport.
Experience of leading and managing people, including setting and reviewing work programmes, providing clear direction and demonstrating the behaviours required to achieve agreed standards.
Experience
Essential Criteria
Proven experience in partnership development or a comparable role within a sport, physical activity, health, charity, non-profit or similar setting.
A track record of delivering successful individual, team and partnership outcomes.
Experience of developing, managing and nurturing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Experience of drafting, implementing and reporting on strategic development plans and policies in partnership with stakeholders and communities.
Experience of planning and managing budgets, including meeting the requirements of funding agencies or partner organisations.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of fundraising and grant applications.
Experience of event planning and delivery.
Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
Ability to successfully lead, project manage and motivate individuals and project teams.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate, persuade, negotiate and influence others.
Strategic thinking, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a broad portfolio of projects, partners and budgets, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
Ability to effectively network and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Professional, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to reflect on performance, welcome feedback and commit to continuous professional development.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver workshops and group sessions.
Ability and willingness to travel across Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and nationally, and to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Desirable Criteria
Ability to develop and implement effective partnership strategies.
Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, flexibility and a supportive approach.
ABOUT THINK ACTIVE
Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.
Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE
Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.
Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.
Contribution to the cost of eye tests.
Commitment to professional development and training.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Life Insurance cover
We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.
We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.