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Role Description
Working closely with colleagues and project partners, the Volunteer Manager will lead the recruitment, training, development and management of volunteers across the Cathedral and Abbey site as part of the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The postholder will develop and implement a comprehensive volunteering strategy, ensuring volunteers are recruited safely, supported effectively and equipped with the skills to deliver a wide range of roles. The role will promote an inclusive volunteering culture, strengthen partnerships and ensure volunteers make a meaningful contribution to the Cathedral, the Abbey site and the wider heritage project.
About Our Volunteers
Volunteers are at the heart of Cathedral life and make an invaluable contribution to worship, welcome, learning, heritage, visitor engagement and events. Current volunteer opportunities are wide and varied, including Bell Ringers, Guides, Flower Arrangers, Shop Volunteers, Learning Volunteers, Sunday Morning Coffee Volunteers, St Ed's Singers, Gardeners, Young Families Volunteers, Servers, Events Volunteers, Vergers and Welcome and Information Volunteers. The Volunteer Manager will support these established teams while developing new opportunities as the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project progresses.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Strategy and Leadership
- Develop, implement and review the Cathedral's Volunteering Strategy.
- Lead the development of a sustainable volunteer programme.
- Ensure volunteering reflects sector best practice and supports the Cathedral's strategic objectives.
- Build strong working relationships with volunteer team leaders and provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers.
Recruitment, Induction and Volunteer Management
- Lead the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of volunteers across a wide range of roles.
- Ensure all volunteer recruitment complies with Church of England Safer Recruitment principles, including references and DBS checks where required.
- Develop and maintain volunteer role descriptions in partnership with volunteer team leaders.
- Maintain an accurate volunteer database, matching volunteers' skills and interests with organisational needs.
- Produce, maintain and regularly review the Volunteer Handbook.
- Receive volunteer feedback, concerns and ideas, escalating issues where appropriate.
Training and Development
- Design, coordinate and deliver volunteer induction, training and ongoing development programmes.
- Identify opportunities for volunteers to develop new skills.
- Ensure safeguarding and mandatory training remains current and accurately recorded.
- Regularly review volunteer practices to maintain high standards of service and visitor experience.
Inclusion, Engagement and Communications
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the volunteer programme.
- Develop recruitment approaches that encourage applications from underrepresented communities and remove barriers to participation.
- Implement an effective volunteer communications plan to keep volunteers informed, engaged and recognised.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to promote volunteering opportunities and celebrate volunteer achievements. Key Responsibilities
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with partners including English Heritage, Historic England, West Suffolk Council and local organisations to ensure a consistent and positive volunteer experience across the Cathedral, Abbey and wider heritage site.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with community organisations across the region.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budget Management
- Collect, monitor and analyse volunteer data, including volunteer numbers, hours and feedback.
- Support project evaluation and reporting requirements for the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project.
- Produce regular reports identifying trends, achievements and future opportunities.
- Prepare and manage the volunteer budget, monitoring expenditure and reporting against forecasts.
Visitor Experience
- Ensure volunteers contribute to an outstanding visitor experience for all users of the Cathedral, including worshippers, pilgrims, tourists and event attendees.
- Support volunteers in presenting a welcoming, professional and inclusive image of the Cathedral in all interactions with visitors and stakeholders.
General Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to the Cathedral's values, mission and inclusive culture.
- Work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers and the wider congregation.
- Comply with all organisational policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality, data protection and other statutory requirements.
- Work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Time off in lieu will normally be provided, with overtime payable for agreed external events where applicable.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Chief Operating Officer.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities
- Managing volunteers across a range of roles using recognised best practice.
- Developing and implementing volunteer strategies, policies and procedures.
- Recruiting, inducting, training and supporting volunteers.
- Working successfully with paid staff and volunteers. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects or programmes.
- Developing partnerships with community organisations, charities or public bodies.
- Leading teams within a visitor-focused environment.
- Line management, partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
- Working with diverse communities and promoting inclusive participation.
Knowledge and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Ability to influence, motivate and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively within a heritage, commercial and place of worship environment.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Personal Attributes
- Understanding of the Cathedral's role as a place of worship, welcome, heritage and community engagement.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Collaborative, approachable and committed to excellent visitor and volunteer experiences.
- High Emotional Intelligence
Desirable Qualities
- Experience within a cathedral, church or heritage organisation.
- Background in heritage, tourism, hospitality or the cultural sector.
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Awareness of the ministry, mission and civic role of the Church of England and its cathedrals
It is our aim to be a centre for learning, both for the Christian faith and beyond.



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Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Digital & Data Transformation Manager to provider leadership for our digital systems, data automation, cybersecurity protocols and AI adoption.
The role
As Digital & Data Transformation Manager you will have an ability to influence in digitisation, data and IT and work cross-organisationally with Care/Housing operations, Finance, HR, suppliers, Trustees and Executive leadership. Our need is to co-create the digital strategy, influence ways of working and problem solve at a practical level. This role will lead and add momentum to the digitisation of Keychange. The process has begun and this role will coordinate and add cultural sensitive impetus to the change. We want to multiply the gains already made to continue the transformation of the organisation.
The focus of the role includes:
- Digital and data transformation, including identifying emerging digital technologies that can support or enhance our operations and the development of a digital organisational dashboard
- Digital and data management, including data protection governance, data security and data management
- Operational delivery, including oversight of our outsourced IT contractor and technical management of our intranet development
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and ultimately in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
- Experience in leading the development of digital systems, information governance, cyber-security improvement or digital transformation in a charity, care, housing, education or public sector environment
- Strong supplier-management skills
- Working understanding of cyber-security governance
- Ability to explain technical and governance issues clearly to non-technical and non-IT colleagues
- Ability to work at both management and practical implementation levels
You will be someone who combines strategic digital and data management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
- Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. This job advert will close on 6 September 2026. In-person interviews will take place on 17 September 2026.
All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
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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
As our Digital Manager, you will be the strategic anchor, quality guardian, and operational driving force behind our online presence. You will fully own the performance of our two primary websites: the main Chefs in Schools (CIS) platform and the complex, public-facing School Food Project (SFP) national resource and coalition hub. You will be directly accountable for driving traffic, mastering SEO, maintaining exceptional content quality, and ensuring a seamless, highly secure user experience against clear, measurable targets.
This is a leadership role that bridges technical execution and creative strategy. You will act as the crucial, confident link between our external technical agencies (who build and maintain the infrastructure of the sites) and our internal content creators and programme teams. Crucially, you will be an empowering manager, leading a dedicated digital sub-team of 1-2 direct reports, supporting them to manage day-to-day content workflows, e-learning administration, and community moderation.
We are looking for someone solutions-focused, collaborative, and deeply analytical who takes pride in helping a high-profile, mission-driven organization run at its absolute best.
Key responsibilities:
1. Website Ownership & Performance Management
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Own the overarching strategy and performance of our two flagship websites (CIS and SFP), optimizing UX and UI for user journeys, design, and maximum accessibility standards across both sites.
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Own and maintain a forward-looking, prioritized digital platform roadmap, striking a strategic balance between long-term feature development and agile, day-to-day reactive requests
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Ensure both platforms—particularly the highly visible, national School Food Project website—maintain the highest standards of data security, uptime, quality assurance, and accessibility, proactively managing risks associated with public scrutiny.
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Take end-to-end ownership of web analytics and data integrity—from configuring custom event tracking to reporting on performance—utilizing Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for quantitative metrics and Microsoft Clarity for behavioral insights.
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Set, monitor, and report against clear performance targets spanning web traffic, user engagement, resource downloads, and search rankings.
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Lead content and platform feature reviews through a risk mitigation lens—ensuring strict compliance with safeguarding, privacy, and coalition guidelines—while running targeted A/B tests to optimize user experience.
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Lead on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy to maximize organic reach and connect school leaders, chefs, and partners to our resources.
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Establish and manage digital incident response protocols, defining clear workflows for first responders, triage steps, and escalation pathways in the event of site outages, technical bugs, or security breaches.
2. Agency & Supplier Management
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Act as the primary, confident technical interface with our external web development agencies and tech suppliers, holding them accountable to high-quality delivery.
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Translate internal program, comms, and membership goals into clear technical design briefs, managing timelines and tracking project budgets.
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Coordinate rigorous testing of new features, bug logging, and site maintenance to guarantee absolute platform stability before public deployments.
3. Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Line manage, mentor, and support 1-2 direct reports (including roles focused on systems, community moderation, and resource uploads).
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Work closely with the Communications team, External Relations team and Programme Leads to align digital development with broader organization campaigns and resource rollouts.
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Oversee the content calendar and governance for both sites, ensuring all published assets strictly adhere to brand tone of voice and quality standards, working closely with the senior social media officer, engagement team to ensure cross org planning .
4. Data, CRM & Systems Integration
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Oversee the data integrity and smooth technical flow between our website frontends, e-learning platform (LMS), and internal CRM systems.
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Ensure all digital systems, data tracking, user permissions, and marketing platforms comply fully with GDPR and organizational data protection policies.
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Construct and present scannable dashboards and reports (using Google Analytics and CRM data) for the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders to demonstrate impact.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Digital Product & Platform Leadership: Proven experience managing digital products, websites, or online platforms—ideally at a Manager level within a charity, agency, or fast-paced setting.
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Complex Systems Integration: Strong confidence managing (or partnering with a technical agency to manage) integrated digital environments where the CMS, CRM, and LMS operate as a unified platform. You must be comfortable understanding and troubleshooting multi-layered user access permissions (e.g., tailored journeys for different school types and member tiers).
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Foundational literacy in HTML and CSS to troubleshoot layout issues, understand site structure, and effectively translate technical requirements to developers.
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Agency & Project Management: Confident experience collaborating with, briefing, and managing external technical partners, developers, or freelance technical staff to deliver complex features on time and on budget.
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People Management: Demonstrable experience managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports, fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment.
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Data Fluency & Quality Control: Ability to analyze, clean, and visualize data (using Google Analytics, CRM reporting, or spreadsheets) to monitor site performance, ensure data integrity across system integrations, and drive user experience improvements.
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Communication & Collaboration: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex "technical speak" for non-expert internal staff, write brand-aligned content, and build strong cross-team relationships.
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Mission Alignment: A deep personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, alongside a genuine interest in our mission to transform child health through school food.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Familiarity with online community/forum moderation and user engagement strategies.
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Prior experience working within the wider charity sector.
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: 4-6 weeks
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
First Interview will take place the w/c 14th September
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



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Shape the future of Individual Giving at Heart Research UK and build lasting relationships that change lives.
Job title : Individual Giving Manager
Reporting to : Director of Income Generation
Salary : £42,000 per annum
Hours : Permanent, 37 hours per week, flexible working requests will be considered
Location : Hybrid within commutable distance to our Head Office in Leeds
Interviews to take place in our central Leeds Office on Thursday 27 August 2026.
About Heart Research UK
We are Heart Research UK.
Every 5 minutes, someone dies from heart diseases in the UK. It’s likely that heart diseases will impact all of our lives one day, if they haven’t already done so.
We need to tackle this problem head on, and we need to start today.
Donations from the public fund lifesaving medical research to find new treatments and cures, and support people across the UK to keep their hearts healthy.
But people are still dying.
Together, we will prevent, treat and cure heart diseases through research, education and community support.
Until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
Job Description
The Individual Giving Manager will build a programme with enormous growth potential. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and colleagues across the charity, you will develop the Individual Giving strategy for Heart Research UK, establishing a robust programme of donor acquisition and supporter development, while focusing equally on supporter experience and retention to inspire long-term giving.
The Individual Giving Manager will be comfortable balancing strategic thinking and planning with hands-on delivery. They will have experience in using audience insight, data and continuous testing to identify the channels and products that deliver the greatest long-term value. They will focus on establishing a test, learn, tweak, test again culture that is driven by evidence, insight and return on investment.
Given the nature of the role, it will require the postholder to be able to manage their time and workload effectively across a variety of tasks, while actively contributing to our work to generate income and achieve our targets.
Key Responsibilities
·Work with the Director of Income Generation to develop and deliver an ambitious Individual Giving strategy that supports Heart Research UK’s fundraising and organisational growth objectives
·Develop and deliver acquisition activities already identified for the coming year, and identify opportunities for developing new products and propositions in the medium to long-term, focussing on meeting supporter needs and delivering sustainable income
·Develop an acquisition programme using a mix of digital and offline channels including:
oPaid social, search and other google platforms, email
oDirect mail – both warm and cold
oDRTV
oLottery
oFace to face
oTelemarketing
·Utilise modelling tools to secure investment for test, learn and optimisation activities, and then to forecast and reforecast returns on those activities as they progress. Using this insight, recommend future investment.
·Work with the CRM Manager to develop supporter journeys that maximise engagement, retention and lifetime value, and deliver the highest standards of supporter experience across channels
·Identify opportunities to deepen supporter relationships through cross-sell, upgrade and reactivation activity
·Lead relationships with third party agencies, following procurement procedures and managing agencies to ensure Heart Research UK gets the most value for our investment and that agencies behave in line with our values and policies
·Work with the Director of Income Generation to create and monitor budgets and forecasts, monitoring financial performance and contributing to annual budget cycles as well as longer-term forecasting
·Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications and data to deliver activities, utilising project management tools and the CRM to ensure clear expectation setting and time management and to avoid project creep
·Share knowledge and champion best practice in Individual Giving and supporter insight across the organisation, for example identifying opportunities from within the Individual Giving programme to promote legacy giving, and contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the fundraising team
·Ensure all fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation such as GDPR, and adheres to the Fundraising Code of Practice as well as Heart Research UK’s fundraising policies
Our values
Our values reflect who we are as a charity. We are dedicated to fundraising ethically, and to ensuring that the money our supporters donate is spent in the best way possible.
Trustworthy – We do what we say we will and explain why if we can’t. When people choose to give us their money, we ensure we spend it wisely on projects that are most important to those affected by heart diseases. We are clear about what we expect from our people, and we support them in work and life.
Ambitious – We want to bring an end to all heart diseases and on our journey, we want to help as many people as possible to live healthier and longer lives. We want to raise more so we can do more. We know that as a smaller organisation some people will stay with us for the ride while others will move on – we support the development of our teams so they can achieve their goals. We encourage new ways of doing things and know that we won’t always get it right, but we will learn from everything we do.
Passionate – We believe in what we are doing, no one should die from heart diseases. We are doing everything we can to help save lives. We embrace emotion! We want to support everyone – to have innovative ideas that bring change and promote growth. Our people can be confident that we have their back, and they can enjoy their time with us.
Our people:
We are currently a team of 44 people and growing. Since the pandemic, we have moved to a hybrid working model, with some of our team members working remotely, with occasional trips to our Leeds office, and travel to events around the UK.
We look after our team and have developed a number of wellbeing initiatives to help support our staff. This includes regular wellbeing sessions which cover various themes such as sleeping well, nutrition and goal setting, as well as a range of other staff benefits.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we are now in the second year of our five-year strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases. We are clear that to achieve our mission, we need to invest in long-term, sustainable income growth.
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead the development of our Individual Giving programme; someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
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For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Education Programme Manager
Contract: Fixed-term contract until April 2027
Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible).
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, E8. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 1 day working in the office.
The Vacancy
We are currently recruiting an Education Programme Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract until April 2027, with the possibility of a contract extension depending on funding. We are also open to secondments for this role.
This role will manage the delivery of programmes within the Education, Early years and Equalities team at the National Children’s Bureau, fulfilling funded programmes relevant to disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, and supporting our role within the Council for Disabled Children.
The role will contribute to the work of the Education, Early Years and Equalities team through delivery of programme activities, support to relevant professional networks and development of training and policy. Specifically, the role holder will manage the delivery of our EYSEND programme and elements of our SEND Systems Transformation projects.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 24th August 2026.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 7th September 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
About the role
In this role you will have the chance to manage and deliver fundraising activity, with a particular focus on growing income from Individual Giving. From delivering a refresh of our Individual Giving programme, running events alongside our artistic programming to cultivating new relationships with Major Donors - you’ll play a vital role in sustaining and growing our impact.
Alongside this, the Development Manager will also fundraise from Corporations, Trusts and Foundations line-manage the Development Coordinator and act as Secretary for our Development Committee.
This role is ideal for someone who's passionate about purposeful fundraising in the creative sector and can take the lead in a small ambitious team. A hands-on role which requires strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
About Punchdrunk Enrichment
Punchdrunk Enrichment creates immersive theatre experiences for families, schools and communities. We are a values-led organisation and care about children and young people, artists of the future, and communities underserved by conventional cultural programmes. We attract national and international collaborators, and have previously taken our projects into schools, care homes, community theatres, warehouses and found spaces.
We devise immersive theatre productions and projects that have a powerful impact by placing people at the heart of an unforgettable journey. Through our adventurous, high-quality approach to storytelling we champion the imagination.
To find out more please visit our website.
Closing date: Mon 7th Sept 2026 10:00am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Passionate about democracy, education and young people?
Young Citizens is a national citizenship education charity with nearly 40 years' experience inspiring active citizenship among children and young people.
As curriculum and policy change accelerates, including Votes for 16 reshaping how young people engage in civic life – we're focused on ensuring active citizenship sits at the heart of how the next generation is prepared to participate in and protect a thriving democracy.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, delivery-focused Network Delivery Manager to lead our national network of schools and drive the high-quality programmes that power our work. This is more than a delivery role — it's your opportunity to lead network growth and programme delivery for a growing national charity. You'll shape how we engage and retain schools, lead and develop a team of Programme Leaders, and broaden your expertise across network management, programme delivery, and organisational growth.
Working closely with the Senior Education Manager, the Education and Impact Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll grow participation across our school network, build strong and trusted relationships with schools, teachers and partners, ensure our flagship programmes run brilliantly, and create the engagement that enables more children and young people to become active citizens.
If you have a track record of leading delivery, building senior stakeholder relationships, managing teams and turning ambition into sustained engagement and growth, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical organisational function, broaden your leadership and delivery portfolio, and play a leading role in the growth of an ambitious national charity.
We're looking for someone who brings:
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Drive that delivers quality results
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Comfort with intensive and high-volume delivery of network, programme and/or relationships
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Enthusiasm for problem-solving, in a team and proactively in your role
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An ability to learn fast and self-teach, from databases to how we communicate internally
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A desire to develop your skills as a well-rounded member of a social impact organisation
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role with real scope to shape how Young Citizens grows, engages and retains its national network of schools, and how we deliver programmes that reach thousands of young people. You will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of a key organisational function, lead and develop a team of Programme Leaders, and directly contribute to scaling our impact over the coming years.
You will join a purpose-led, ambitious and collaborative team committed to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society.
We are a growing, agile organisation with a strong focus on learning and development. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities to build expertise, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation as we scale over the next three years.
We combine a results-driven culture with flexibility in how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas period, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
As a relatively small yet national team, you will have the opportunity to work across the organisation and closely with senior leadership, influencing how we improve our programmes, and see the direct impact of your work on our mission.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on real responsibility, and help strengthen democracy through education, we'd love to hear from you.
Download the full recruitment pack for more information about the role, progression with Young Citizens and how to apply.
A Few Useful Notes When Applying
If you are excited by the opportunity to build a thriving network of schools that helps more young people become active citizens, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the application questions in the full job pack, which also contains further details on the application process.
Additional Information
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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Who Are We Looking For?
Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable and resilient individual with a strong interest in gaming culture, esports and the digital lives of children and young people.
You will be confident working autonomously and remotely, as well as collaboratively within a team. You will bring excellent communication skills, strong organisation, creativity in engagement approaches, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
At Ygam, safeguarding children and vulnerable people is central to everything we do. We are committed to safer recruitment and expect all staff to uphold the highest safeguarding standards.
Ygam is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodivergent people and armed forces veterans.
Role Requirements
Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across education, youth services, community organisations and digital sectors.
- Lead the recruitment of delegates to Ygam’s gaming, esports and digital harms programmes.
- Promote Ygam’s training and resources to organisations, ensuring clear understanding of programme content, outcomes and long‑term support.
- Develop and sustain a strong pipeline of stakeholders and delegates to ensure workshops are consistently well attended.
- Understand stakeholder needs and tailor information and support accordingly.
- Identify and attend relevant gaming, esports, digital safety and education conferences, seminars and events.
- Signpost organisations and families to Ygam’s Parent / Family Hub to increase awareness of gaming and digital harms.
- Work closely with the Programme Lead: Delivery and Outcomes to set objectives, review performance and contribute to programme development.
Delivery
- Deliver Ygam’s portfolio of programmes with a focus on gaming, esports and digital harms workshops online and face to face.
- Deliver workshops directly to children and young people in education and non‑education settings, ensuring content is age‑appropriate and engaging.
- Provide high‑quality training to professionals working with children and young people, in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.
- Deliver independently and as part of a team‑teach approach.
- Respond to delegate questions with confidence, sensitivity and subject knowledge.
- Promote Ygam’s complementary offers such as Alumni, Let’s Explore and other digital harms resources.
- Provide an excellent, professional experience for all delegates and partners.
Outcomes & Impact
- Provide ongoing support to schools and youth organisations to embed Ygam’s gaming and digital harms materials into practice.
- Accurately record data and engagement activity using Ygam’s CRM system.
- Develop and deliver team‑teach opportunities that empower teachers and professionals to implement Ygam resources independently.
- Identify and contribute to case studies that demonstrate the impact of Ygam’s gaming and digital harms education.
- Work with the Insight and Evaluation teams to support measurement of outcomes, impact and performance.
Learning & Development
- Proactively identify knowledge gaps, particularly related to gaming culture, digital trends and emerging online risks, and undertake relevant CPD.
- Ensure mandatory and role‑specific training is completed and kept up to date.
- Attend regular supervision and support sessions with line manager.
- Reflect on and record performance and development in monthly 1‑to‑1 meetings.
Administration
- Manage workshop administration using the CRM system, including sending joining instructions.
- Record attendance and gather feedback post‑workshop.
- Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience delivering training to both adults and children/young people.
- Ability to explain complex topics such as gaming risks, online behaviours and digital harms in a clear and accessible way.
- Experience delivering online and face‑to‑face learning.
- Stakeholder engagement experience within education, youth work or children’s services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience developing and managing a delegate or sales pipeline and meeting KPIs.
- Experience driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented and self‑managing.
- Experience promoting or selling a service or programme.
- Experience working effectively within a team to meet shared targets.
- Willingness to travel regionally and nationally to deliver training.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the English education system, including PSHE and RSE curriculum.
- Strong interest in or understanding of gaming, esports and online youth culture.
- Understanding of a public health and prevention‑based approach to harm reduction.
- Strong networking and relationship‑building skills.
- Experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
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The Learning Programmes Manager fulfils a key role in the busy Education and Training team at SPAB. They have responsibility to coordinate and deliver our two annual learning programmes: the SPAB Scholarship and the SPAB Fellowship. Using their high-level administrative or project management experience and excellent interpersonal skills, the Learning Programmes Manager leads in development, delivery and review of these flagship programmes.
The Learning Programmes Manager works in consultation with the Senior Education and Training Manager and Director of Engagement, and closely with SPAB colleagues, to promote the learning programmes, maximise their outcomes, collaborate on funding opportunities and reporting, and deliver core strategic objectives.
The Learning Programmes Manager is self-motivated to work independently to establish and maintain vital professional relationships within the sector to ensure SPAB Scholars and Fellows experience a fulfilling learning experience. The Learning Programmes Manager has responsibility for onboarding Scholars and Fellows, including recruitment and induction, designing and planning the programmes, managing programme budgets and strategic planning for future programmes.
The Learning Programmes Manager contributes regular updates for our charity Guardians and has responsibility for coordinating the Scholarship and Fellowship Liaison Group, programme mentors and their associated meetings. They are a team-player and work with colleagues to promote the programmes and their alumni, and seek opportunities for outreach within tertiary education, and the heritage and building conservation sectors.
As a highly organised problem-solver, the Learning Programmes Manager will take a practical approach to delivering SPAB’s flagship programmes:
What we’re looking for
A highly organised individual with proven administration or project management skills and an eye for detail. A confident and approachable communicator, motivated to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver unique learning programmes.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining administrative or project management systems and procedures and using the appropriate software to support this.
• A practical hands-on approach to programme management, including proactive problem-solving and an understanding of logistics and processes.
• Confidence in communicating and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders such as funders, programme hosts, volunteers, professionals and young people.
• Experience in working to deadlines and managing multiple schedules.
• A passion for and understanding of building conservation skills and training needs.
• An outward looking and collaborative colleague, with a positive approach to their work and challenges.
• A commitment to building a career in this rewarding role.
To Apply
To read the full Job Pack, and for instructions on how to apply, please visit our website via the link below.
Deadline for applications: 9AM, Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Interviews: Round 1 interviews will be held at SPAB HQ, 37 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Arrangements for Round 2 interviews will be confirmed following the first round of interviews.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Wings for Life and take the lead in shaping one of the most exciting and impactful corporate partnership portfolios in the charity sector. You will help manage the growth and delivery of a diverse range of high-profile corporate partnerships and premium brand collaborations. You will help inspire partners, engage brands, and generate vital funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
The partnerships portfolio will span our full tier of existing corporate partners, including leading the day-to-day management, organisation and activation of our high-profile partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing. You will also play a vital role in managing the expansion of corporate partnerships for our global flagship event the Wings for Life World Run. Alongside this, supporting the Senior Partnerships Manager on our wider corporate new business strategy.
This is a unique opportunity for a high-performing and highly organised partnership manager to join Wings for Life at a pivotal moment in its partnership development and play a vital role in the growth of the Wings for Life partnerships team.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a driven, proactive professional with a proven track record of managing complex partnerships across the private or third sectors, with a firm grasp of corporate fundraising.
You have a history in identifying, researching and securing high value partnerships to help maximise corporate income opportunities, and creating a tailored approach to each one. Strong communication skills are key, particularly the ability to draft and deliver pitches to diverse audiences and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and operate effectively under pressure within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be highly goal-oriented, resilient in the face of challenges, and capable of balancing competing priorities. We are looking for a collaborative, flexible team player who is aligned with our charitable mission and dedicated to driving positive outcomes.
While formal educational credentials are secondary to practical, relevant experience, a keen interest in Formula 1 and the premium lifestyle sector is highly desirable.
Wings for Life have one sole mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. As the charity partner of Red Bull, 100% of our fundraising goes directly to scientific research as they cover all our costs.



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Passionate about democracy, education and young people?
Young Citizens is a national citizenship education charity with nearly 40 years' experience inspiring active citizenship among children and young people.
As curriculum and policy change accelerates, including Votes for 16 reshaping how young people engage in civic life – we're focused on ensuring active citizenship sits at the heart of how the next generation is prepared to participate in and protect a thriving democracy.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead our corporate partnerships and drive the income that powers our work. This is more than a corporate partnerships role—it's your opportunity to lead income generation for a growing national charity. You'll shape our fundraising strategy, influence our future business model and broaden your expertise across corporate partnerships, trusts and grant funding, and organisational growth.
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Finance Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll identify and secure new funding opportunities, build strategic partnerships with corporates, trusts and foundations, develop compelling funding propositions, and create sustainable income that enables more children and young people to become active citizens. This role is hands on, managing all elements of the partnership and income process, ensuring the charity builds on our existing income and works with senior leadership to develop new opporutnities.
If you have a track record of securing funding, driving forward a busy pipeline, building senior stakeholder relationships and turning opportunities into sustainable partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical organisational function, broaden your fundraising and business development portfolio, and play a leading role in the growth of an ambitious national charity.
We're looking for someone who brings:
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Drive that delivers quality results
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Comfort with intensive and high-volume delivery of memberships, programmes and/or relationships
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Enthusiasm for problem-solving, in a team and proactively in your role
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An ability to learn fast and self-teach, from databases to how we communicate internally
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A desire to develop your skills as a well-rounded member of a social impact organisation
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role with real scope to shape how Young Citizens grows its income, partnerships and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of a key organisational function, and directly contribute to scaling our impact over the coming years.
You will join a purpose-led, ambitious and collaborative team committed to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society.
We are a growing, agile organisation with a strong focus on learning and development. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities to build expertise, take ownership and grow alongside the organisation as we scale over the next three years.
We combine a results-driven culture with flexibility in how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas period, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
As a relatively small yet national team, you will have the opportunity to work across the organisation and closely with the CEO, influencing how we improve our programmes, and see the direct impact of your work on our mission.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on real responsibility, and help strengthen democracy through education, we'd love to hear from you.
Download the full recruitment pack for more information about the role, progression with Young Citizens and how to apply.
A Few Useful Notes When Applying
If you are excited by the opportunity to build partnerships that help more young people become active citizens, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the application questions in the full job pack, which also contains further details on the application process.
Additional Information
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references.
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We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Royal Ballet School is a global centre for performance excellence. Its dual mission is to nurture the best ballet dancers for the main stages of the world and assure the future of classical dance art form. With 90% of our students relying on financial support to attend, philanthropy is fundamental to ensuring the School remains accessible to exceptional talent, regardless of financial circumstances. Through exceptional stewardship of existing supporters and the successful cultivation of new funding partnerships, this role will play a vital part in securing the School's future and enabling the next generation of outstanding dancers to realise their potential.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As an integral member of the Development Team, the Development Manager will support the growth of our trust and foundation partnerships to fund a number of our core annual programme areas (Student Bursaries, Healthcare, Facilities etc) as well as new projects. The Manager will also lead on research and funding applications to trusts and foundations, while also delivering quality impact reporting across the School’s work.
CONTRACT TERMS
Duration: Fixed-term maternity cover (approximately 12 months) from October 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible hybrid working
Location: Upper School, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DA, with the option to discuss remote work
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Application closing date: 14 August 2026. Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
MAIN DUTIES
SUPPORTING EXISTING DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Maximise income from existing trust and foundation funders by building and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring agreed donor retention and income targets are achieved across designated projects and programme areas
- Steward trust, foundation and corporate funders already or capable of contributing over £100,000 per year by producing high-quality, timely and compelling reports, funding proposals and thank-you communications
- Collaborate with the Development Team to deliver effective donor stewardship through events, communications and year-round engagement activities that strengthen relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
DEVELOPING NEW DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Support members of the Development Team and Centenary working committee, to identify, engage and deliver excellent income and impact for the School
- Work with the Head of Development to research, write and present attractive and compelling fundraising applications and proposals to trusts and companies for core programmes
- Engage key prospect targets through effective and appropriate verbal and written communication. This may range from sharing curated content and short case-studies to producing in-depth project proposals that include detailed financial data and research findings.
- Lead on the creation of Impact data, end of year reporting for core programme outputs and outcomes (showcasing Healthcare, Academic and Artistic performance and more), while ensuring links back to the case for support and the School’s strategic objectives as originally stated.
WORKING ACROSS INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS AND TEAMS
- Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, internal planning and budget setting and producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required
- Liaise with relevant departments across the School to gather information for applications and reporting
- Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines, liaising with relevant teams to ensure funder requirements are met and the evidence base for funding is strengthened. Keep accurate and timely records of approaches, grant opportunities and funds received on our CRM.
- Play an active role within the fundraising team and contribute to the development and creation of strategies and campaigns to increase fundraising through all channels
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector, advising on best practice in relation to Trusts fundraising.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience securing and managing multi-year grants from trusts and foundations, including raising at least £50,000 annually from grant funders
- Demonstrable success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with trusts, foundations, funders and donors
- Experience researching prospective funders and developing compelling funding applications, reports, updates and other fundraising communications
- Proficient in using fundraising databases, such as Salesforce, to maintain accurate records and support donor management
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex information, data and organisational impact in a clear, persuasive and engaging way
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, current sector trends and impact measurement and evaluation
- Excellent IT, data management and administrative skills, with experience handling financial and confidential information
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and opportunities
- Positive and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of supporting or managing significant fundraising appeals or projects
- Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop
- Familiarity with performing arts, education, culture sectors.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL?
- Unique cause with demonstrable impact and global standing as a centre of excellence for student and teacher training
- We are an ambitious and supportive team with opportunities for learning and development
- While most of the team work from our Covent Garden office three days a week, we're open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including remote working, with the right candidate
- Excellent engagement with existing donors with established prospect pipeline
- Close working relationships across the organisation and with collaborative stakeholders
- Generous employee benefits and invitations to watch performances.
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
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Help shape the future of Ocean Literacy. We're looking for a commercially minded Partnerships Manager to grow our portfolio of corporate supporters and trusts while developing new partnerships that generate sustainable income. If you're an experienced relationship-builder who thrives on creating meaningful partnerships and generating income for a cause you care about, we'd love to hear from you.
About Ocean Generation
Ocean Generation is a UNESCO-endorsed Ocean education charity turning Science into Storytelling. We make Ocean Literacy accessible through film, pop-culture, and education programmes that empower practical action. Most people grow up unaware that the Ocean is keeping us all alive: Ocean Generation exists to change that.
Established in 2009 by film producer Jo Ruxton MBE, our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” and ignited mass public awareness about the impact of plastic pollution. Today, we address a full range of human-made threats impacting the Ocean, with a particular focus on programmes for young people across the world.
Our Ocean Intelligence approach, how we translate complex Ocean science into engaging content through Science and Storytelling, has been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission of UNESCO as a project under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Our vision is a world where society understands, values and acts for the Ocean.
Our mission is to improve Ocean Literacy by translating complex science into engaging content, programmes and practical actions.
As our Partnerships Manager, you'll help secure the funding that enables more people around the world to understand, value and act for the Ocean.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious charity where you'll have genuine ownership of a portfolio of corporate partners and trust funders while helping to shape Ocean Generation's fundraising strategy and long-term growth.
Account Management & Stewardship
- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners and selected trusts and foundations, delivering excellent relationship management, stewardship and reporting.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality partnership reports, impact updates and funding reports that demonstrate the value of support and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Act as the Funding Relationship Lead for their portfolio, ensuring reporting commitments, stewardship activity and internal coordination are managed throughout the life of each partnership or grant.
- Identify opportunities to renew, grow and enhance existing partnerships, maximising income and engagement.
- Maintain accurate partnership activity, reporting deadlines and pipeline information within Salesforce, monitor partnership performance, manage the fundraising pipeline, and contribute to income forecasting and pipeline reporting.
- In addition to partnership management responsibilities, manage community fundraising activities and events when required, contributing to the wider fundraising programme.
Business Development & Income Generation
- Develop and secure new corporate partnerships by identifying, cultivating and converting prospective supporters into long-term partners.
- Prepare compelling funding proposals, partnership pitches and applications tailored to corporate and trust funding opportunities.
- Develop attractive ESG partnership opportunities and other funding propositions that align with Ocean Generation's mission and strategic priorities.
- Work closely with the Co-Executive Director (Partnerships) and Philanthropy Lead to identify, develop and secure strategic fundraising opportunities.
Partnership Activation & Organisational Collaboration
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to develop engaging partnership opportunities and ensure the successful delivery of partner benefits.
- Work with the Communications team to create partnership resources, campaigns, newsletters and impact content/case studies that strengthen engagement and increase visibility.
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with charity regulations, fundraising best practice, and Ocean Generation's values and ethical standards.
- Contribute as a proactive member of a small, agile team, supporting colleagues and identifying opportunities to maximise the impact and profile of fundraising activity.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development/sales or account management.
- Proven ability to secure, manage and grow fundraising partnerships to achieve income targets.
- Excellent relationship management, communication and proposal writing skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with experience using a CRM and managing multiple priorities.
- Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently within a small team.
- Confident interpreting budgets and fundraising performance data.
Desirable
- Some experience working with trusts and foundations and/or major donors.
- Knowledge of ESG, CSR or corporate fundraising partnerships.
- Experience using a fundraising CRM such as Salesforce, Beacon or Raiser's Edge.
- An interest in environmental or conservation issues and a commitment to Ocean Generation's mission.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
What We Offer
- Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A permanent role, full-time (37.5 hours per week), with consideration given to candidates seeking a part-time equivalent over four days.
- A flexible, remote-first working environment, with the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
- Core collaboration hours of 10am–4pm, Monday to Thursday, with flexibility over when you work your remaining hours.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
- A workplace pension scheme with automatic enrolment for eligible employees.
- A collaborative, ambitious and purpose-driven team committed to improving Ocean Literacy through science, storytelling and education.
- Opportunities for occasional UK travel to meet colleagues, partners and supporters.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026.
We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Ocean Generation is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible, please let us know.
Please use your cover letter to provide a brief supporting statement (maximum 300 words) outlining why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification. A full cover letter is not required.
We’re on a mission to empower 50 million young people to take Ocean action by 2030.
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Retail Manager – The Hangar
The Wisdom Hospice | Rochester, Kent £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 37.5 hours per week 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
This is no ordinary retail management role.
At The Wisdom Hospice, every sale helps fund exceptional hospice care for local people and their families. The Hangar is our flagship retail destination - a vibrant, large-format store that redefines what charity retail can be.
Forget traditional charity shops. The Hangar is a unique retail experience filled with high-quality donated stock, exciting discoveries, sustainable fashion, homeware treasures, and ever-changing displays. It is a destination for shoppers, bargain hunters, fashion lovers and supporters alike.
We're now looking for an exceptional Retail Manager to lead this thriving store and take it to the next level.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to put your own stamp on a high-profile retail operation while directly supporting a cause that changes lives.
We're looking for a creative, commercially-minded leader who can transform donated goods into compelling retail experiences, inspire customers to return time and again, and build a passionate team of staff and volunteers around a shared mission.
The successful candidate will have the vision to see opportunities where others see stock, the drive to exceed targets, and the people skills to create an outstanding customer experience every day.
What You'll Do
Drive Commercial Success
- Deliver and exceed sales and income targets
- Maximise the value of donated stock through effective pricing and presentation
- Create engaging promotions, events and seasonal campaigns
- Seek new opportunities to increase footfall and revenue
Bring Creativity to Life
- Develop eye-catching visual merchandising and store displays
- Create an exciting and inspiring shopping environment
- Use your flair for retail presentation to showcase stock at its full potential
- Support local marketing and social media activity
Lead and Inspire People
- Motivate, coach and develop a team of paid staff and volunteers
- Create a positive, energetic and inclusive culture
- Recruit and retain volunteers who share our passion
- Deliver outstanding customer service standards across the store
Ensure Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day store operations
- Manage stock flow, rotation and gift aid processes
- Maintain excellent standards of health and safety, compliance and cash handling
- Keep the store looking professional, safe and welcoming at all times
About You
We're looking for someone who is as passionate about people as they are about retail.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience in retail management with responsibility for delivering sales targets
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- A creative eye for visual merchandising and product presentation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
- Confidence using social media and digital tools
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for our cause
Experience in charity retail is highly desirable, but we would also welcome applications from talented commercial retail managers looking to move into the charity sector.
Additional requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Good standard of education (A-Level or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS check required
Why Join The Wisdom Hospice?
This is more than a retail management position.
It's an opportunity to lead a store with real purpose, inspire a community of supporters, and generate vital income that helps deliver outstanding hospice care across Kent.
You'll be joining an organisation that is passionate about its mission, ambitious about its future, and committed to finding the right person to help make The Hangar the premier charity retail destination in the region.
Apply Now
If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Wisdom Hospice and help turn retail success into life-changing care.
At Greenhouse Sports we won't stop until every young person has a fair chance at life.
To achieve this, we are raising the bar as a Fundraising and Comms team with an increased income target that aligns with our organisational strategy - and corporate partnerships has a critical role to play.
The priority for the Corporate Partnerships Team is to sustain and grow income, with an ambitious target of £1.35 million in 2026/27. We are looking for a Corporate Development Manager that will help source new income, whilst diversifying the pipeline and strengthening existing relationships through superior cultivation and stewardship.
In this team, you will have unparalleled access to learn and develop key skills from senior leaders. You will also feel empowered and supported to develop innovative, high-impact, sector-leading corporate partnerships.
We’re looking for someone with the passion, energy and ambition to get out there, spread the word about Greenhouse Sports and raise critical funds.
A flexible approach with a mix of home and office working-our officers are based in the hear of Marylebone, London.
Application Deadline: Sunday 26 July at 17:00hrs.
Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application.
Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.
Helping young people succeed through sport and team spirit
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