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East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Senior Finance Business Partner.

East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to take full accountability for delivering strategic financial insights and support across the organisation. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Financial Controller to focus on broader strategic priorities, while ensuring robust financial management, insightful analysis, and effective governance throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with budget holders across the organisation to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports that inform strategic decision-making.
• Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
• Lead on the production of end-to-end management accounting.
• Leading ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting to drive efficiencies and foster better collaboration.
• Providing financial leadership during key projects, including refining forecasting accuracy and streamlining year-end procedures.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team, clearly communicating financial risks, opportunities, and insights.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Proven experience working directly with budget holders and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
• The ability to manage and develop a finance team, with a focus on process improvements.
• Experience in the social housing sector
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the resilience to work effectively under pressure.

The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.

The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early submission is highly recommended.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need. Through our global projects and partnerships, we’ve supported more than 55,000 animals so far, and we’re now looking for a Challenge Events Manager to help us grow this impact even further.

As our Challenge Events Manager, you’ll lead, grow and deliver a programme of UK and overseas challenge events that inspire supporters and generate vital income for IAPWA.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Develop and manage an annual portfolio of owned, third-party and virtual challenge events
• Lead on budgets, timelines, risk assessments and operational plans
• Coordinate logistics with event partners, suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure all events meet compliance, safeguarding and health & safety standards

Participant Recruitment & Stewardship

• Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to drive sign-ups
• Manage the full supporter journey, from registration through to post-event stewardship
• Provide outstanding supporter care that boosts satisfaction and retention
• Monitor and support participants’ fundraising progress

Income Generation & Financial Management

• Set and manage income and expenditure budgets
• Track financial performance and report against KPIs
• Identify opportunities to maximise net income and diversify the event portfolio

Marketing & Communications

• Create compelling promotional campaigns
• Develop engaging content for digital channels, email journeys and printed materials
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with event organisers, corporate partners, suppliers and ambassadors
• Negotiate contracts to secure best value
• Represent IAPWA at events, expos and community gatherings

Data, Insights & Reporting

• Maintain accurate event and participant data within our CRM
• Analyse trends to improve future events
• Produce clear reports for senior management and trustees

Team Leadership

• Line manage a small team of volunteer Adventure Coordinators
• Provide coaching, development and performance management
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Develop the team in line with the growing Adventures for Animals initiative

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven experience delivering successful challenge or mass-participation events
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple events
• Experience in digital marketing and supporter acquisition
• Excellent interpersonal and supporter care skills
• Experience using CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g. Enthuse, JustGiving)
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekends/evenings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident budget management
• Creative, proactive problem-solver

Desirable

• Experience within the charity sector
• Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and health & safety

Further Information

How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter via the CharityJob portal
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview Process: Interviews will be held between 8th-19th December 2025

East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Group Financial Accountant.

East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.

They are now seeking a highly skilled Group Financial Accountant to take full responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting compliance, and providing key insights to the organisation. This pivotal role will ensure robust financial controls, effective statutory and management reporting, and continuous process improvement across the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering accurate group financial statements in accordance with statutory and accounting standards.
• Supporting the production of management accounts, with detailed analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, including VAT, tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Assisting with year-end processes, audits, and liaising with external auditors.
• Maintaining and improving financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Supporting the finance team with technical accounting queries and process improvements.
• Contributing to the organisation’s financial planning and forecasting processes as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Proven experience in financial accounting, ideally within the social housing or a similar sector.
•  Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing audit
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading or supporting on the implementation, enhancement, or integration of finance systems to improve reporting, automation, and data quality.

The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension, and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.

The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is highly recommended.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance.

Pancreatic Cancer UK goes above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of the people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within three months. Families are left with only hope to hold onto but they need more. So, Pancreatic Cancer UK does more.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to take full ownership of the finance function. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Director of Finance, People and Operations to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring robust financial management, insight, and governance across the charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s finance function, including financial and management accounting, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Partnering with directorates across the charity to develop budgets, forecasts, and reporting that support strategic decision-making.
• Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
• Leading the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting, driving efficiencies and better collaboration.
• Providing financial leadership during key projects, including a VAT review and ongoing improvements to forecasting and controls.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a small but high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior and wider leadership team, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are clearly communicated and understood.

The Organisation

Pancreatic Cancer UK is courageous, compassionate, and collaborative in all it does. Every member of the team shares one mission and one purpose: to transform outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer. Their five-year strategy: Finding breakthroughs. Giving hope. Saving lives.
In the last five years, they have seen more progress than in the previous five decades. In the next five years, they are determined to step up the pace and drive this progress even further, transforming how people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed, treated, and cared for and ultimately saving lives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit organisation of comparable size (£5m–15m income).
• Strong technical skills across both financial and management accounting.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team and driving process and system improvements.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fundraising and operational teams, ideally in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to the mission and values of Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a minimum of two days per week based in their central London office and comes with a comprehensive and attractive range of employee benefits. The closing date for applications is 30^th November, but applications will be reviewed on a on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, Pancreatic Cancer UK’s exclusive recruitment partner.

The Hepatitis C Trust runs national projects where peers draw on their lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to support others. We are now recruiting for a new and exciting role to join our growing Wales team. 

As part of an experienced team, working alongside local drug treatment systems (drug and alcohol services) this role will promote hepatitis C awareness, deliver blood borne virus testing and referral and support to hepatitis C treatment. 

The role will support volunteer peers and increase the project’s reach to underserved communities. You’ll be providing vital harm reduction interventions including needle, syringe and naloxone provision across Cwm Taf Morgannwg area. 

We value creativity, innovation, and compassion. We encourage applications from people with lived experience. Full support, coaching and training will be given. 

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

Are you highly organised, proactive and motivated by results? If so, you could use your talents to help us deliver powerful, well-planned communications that build meaningful connections with our audiences.

As part of our friendly and collaborative engagement team, you’ll play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly — ensuring content is delivered on time, on brief, and with impact. You’ll take ownership of our communications planning calendar, working with a wide range of stakeholders to make sure the right messages reach the right audiences at exactly the right moment.

If you are someone who understands how different audiences think and behave, and enjoy applying smart planning to achieve meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of our application process, we will invite those selected for interview to complete a short task related to the role.

In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year’s service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

Macular Society is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application

• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability in the covering letter/application email

• Where the minimum (essential) criteria have been met, we will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and welcome applications from all parts of the community, in particular people with lived experience of sight loss.

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £45,000–£52,000 per year (starting salary typically at £45,000 with progression based on performance and experience.)

Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager

Indirect Reports: Communications Officer

Job Description

About the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.

As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.

While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.

This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.

As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  Fundraising

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
• Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
• Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
• Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

  Senior Leadership Team

• Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
• Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
• Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.

  Communications and Marketing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
• Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
• Manage the charity’s media, PR, and brand activity, ensuring all communications uphold high standards and strengthen the charity’s reputation.
• Lead the charity’s digital presence, including website, social media, paid advertising and online campaigns, to grow awareness and engagement.
• Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
• Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.

  Finance

• Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.

Experience 

• Experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of developing and delivering successful income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and overseeing complex fundraising applications across a variety of funders or for a broad and diverse funder base
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
• Experience in leading or collaborating on communications and PR activity within a charity or campaigning organisation.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees or senior leadership team on organisational growth and strategy.

Skills and Knowledge

• Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and accessible content across fundraising, communications, and public statements
• A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
• Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; able to design and manage effective systems, project management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
• Project management skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
• Confident in the use of a variety of digital and cloud systems to track performance and inform strategy.
• Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
• An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Key Attributes and Values

• Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
• Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
• Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
• Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
• Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
• Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
• Personal development opportunities

Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: London

Our client is on a mission to tackle the high unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities. Through their year-long traineeship programme, they equip participants with vital skills to become skilled baristas and expert café assistants, or to develop their capabilities as office managers and assistants. They are seeking an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and experience to drive their business forward.

As their very first Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will spearhead their strategy to generate the income necessary for maintaining their success and expanding their reach across London. They require an accomplished fundraiser with a proven background in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, securing corporate sponsorships, and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, grant holders, and trustees. You will be working closely alongside their CEO, who has been actively leading the fundraising efforts until now.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A strategic thinker with experience in creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations
• Strong organisational and project management abilities to navigate and coordinate fundraising activities across teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• A proactive, results-driven mindset capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in fundraising, partnership management, or business development
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals within the disability community

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a sustainable pipeline of potential donors and partners
• Identify, cultivate, and secure significant funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors
• Design and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organisation's programme ambitions
• Build on established relationships with HNWIs and corporate partners while expanding engagement opportunities
• Manage the marketing team to ensure successful execution of campaigns aligned with fundraising goals

Our client prides themselves on cultivating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and respected. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to help ensure that their team reflects the communities they serve.

To apply, please email your CV. Join them in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!

We are working with a highly collaborative and innovative heath charity to recruit this key position, they are looking for an individual with extensive experience of producing innovative and insight-led campaigns from conception to delivery and a passion for line managing a team whilst developing people.

You will be responsible for driving donor acquisition and retention, with a particular focus on digital campaigns.

This is a 4 month contract to start asap, the charity are interviewing on a rolling basis.

This position will be a hybrid role based between their offices in either London, Brighton or Glasgow and home working, with one day in the office.

47,485 if based outside London / 49,142 if based in London

The Company The charity is generally considered the UKs leading health and advice charity of its kind and widely considered the largest in Europe. A lively and dynamic place to work the charity is committed to personal and professional growth and development. Staff are encouraged to be innovative and creative in their work and given the opportunity to develop their area of responsibility.

The Role
Lead the Individual Giving acquisition programme across direct mail and digital channels.
Manage the warm cash appeal programme through print and email and digital channels.
Develop and manage digital fundraising campaigns.
Line manage the Individual Giving Officer and the Senior Legacy Officer.

The Candidate
Ability to create and deliver operational plans for direct mail and digital giving
Audience-focused approach, prioritising the preferences and motivations of supporters in fundraising efforts.
Proven experience of developing Direct Marketing and digital fundraising strategies, annual operating plans and budgets.
Experience of managing teams.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The essentials …

• Full-time (Monday – Friday), permanent
• £37,000 - £40,000 (based on experience)
• Hybrid working, typically two or three days per week in the office but may vary depending on workload. Some out of hours working may be required, with time in lieu offered.

This is an exciting role helping to bring one of our most successful innovations of recent years to the next level. You will take the lead on management of the Training Course programme from inception to completion, working within a friendly and dynamic events team. With help from our Training Course Committee and others you will secure a pipeline of repeat courses, lead the process of developing and commissioning new courses, work closely with convenors and trainers to bring courses to fruition, develop relationships with big customers and work with marketing colleagues to promote courses, organise the delivery of the courses and ensure customers are delighted with the outcome.

Who are we?

Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.

We have a membership of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.

Overview of Training Courses

In 2021, the Geological Society embarked on a journey by introducing its highly anticipated training courses, following a successful trial in 2020. Since then, these courses have become a cornerstone of knowledge dissemination within the geological community, covering a spectrum of topics, and have experienced a surge in participation. This widespread interest reflects the industry's recognition of the invaluable insights and skills that can be gained from these training programs taught by experts in the field.

Training courses have become a beacon of excellence within the geological community. Their success, marked by increasing participation and the positive impact on professional development, reaffirms the Society's dedication to advancing knowledge of geoscience and fostering a community of skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. They have also become an important part of our financial strategy; the continued growth of our training course income will help the Society continue to thrive.

Our training courses are mostly online and delivered by subject matter experts.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Take overall responsibility within the Events Team for our Training Courses programme, from promotion to delivery, and achieving our net income targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with society stakeholders, events team, Training Course Committee, Professional Committee, Chartership Officer and wider teams at the society including Publishing House to maximise opportunities for courses.
• Lead on Training Course Committee meetings creating agendas and keeping members regularly informed.
• Report on key areas in the Professional Committee meeting.
• Successfully meet annual sales target for Training courses providing regular feedback on performance to Head of Events and Training Course Committee.
• Work closely with our Marketing Executive to prepare detailed marketing plans and high-quality campaign content for promoting courses to delegates.
• Total end to end management of course speakers, ensuring these relationships are nurtured and all documentation is processed promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that all courses are accessible and organised to Society standards.

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working across the Society
• Self-motivated, proactive, with the confidence to act independently and with a flexible approach
• A commitment to personal development and learning
• Leadership qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly
• Positivity and enthusiasm
• Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, reflecting the Society’s obligations as an equal opportunities’ employer

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of managing multiple deadlines and delivering work and projects to schedule and budget.
• Experience of events and/or project management
• Budget experience
• Commercial awareness and an ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• High level of IT literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent and demonstrable influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to embrace innovation and new ways of working.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of adult education or training courses management
• Degree level education
• Familiarity with scientific and/or technical disciplines
• Proven ability to engage with complex subjects
• Experience of working for a learned or professional society (or other charitable organisation with trustees, committees and volunteers)

A bit about us …

The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just circa 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.

As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:

• 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Discounts and recognitions scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
• Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

How to apply …

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be taken through to our recruitment page.

As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:

• Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
• State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
• Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.

First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 24 November 12 pm
• Interviews: Early December
• Job start date: As soon as possible

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Head of Communications
Salary: Banding Level 5 £45,000 - £50,000
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset. Opportunity for hybrid working

The Head of Communications is a fundamental role within the Somerset Wildlife Trust.

The role is responsible for leading the development and coordinated delivery of the Trust’s communications in line with the Wilder Somerset 2030 strategy. This includes identifying key audiences, crafting core messages, and selecting effective communication channels to raise awareness and understanding of the Trust’s work. The postholder will support staff across the organisation in achieving the strategy’s aims while managing a team of specialists and responding to emerging issues professionally and astutely.

Working across teams, the Head of Communications will develop and deliver an annual communications plan that meets the organisation's priorities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibility 1: Leadership & Cross Team Working

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development of the communications delivery plan and annual calendar, involving all areas of the Trust, defining key audiences, messages and channels with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the Trust. Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the charity to ensure integrated communications plans and campaigns are developed and implemented to achieve the maximum impact with external audiences.
• Communications Delivery Plan: Effective coordination of both messages and activity – both reactive and proactive throughout the year. Including improvements with revised website navigation and architecture, SEO improvements and content targeted at priority groups, including use of video, and influencers.
• Senior Leadership Team: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team taking collective responsibility for decision making, risk and budget management across the Trust. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all communications effectively contribute to and support all strategic goals of the Trust.
• Brand Marketing: Work with teams to improve our products and services and how these meet the needs of our audiences, including working with focus groups (with co-creation when relevant).
• Building Capability: Coordinate providing support and training for all staff to achieve effective communications, which supports the Trust’s overall brand and positioning, including mentoring the communications team.
• Systems & Processes: Maintain and develop systems for gathering information and communications planning within the Trust and from project partners, RSWT and SWT. Embedding into all teams’ ways of working.

Responsibility 2: Communications Delivery

• Line Management: Manage, support and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the communications work programme, providing effective line management. Including the provision of specialist support and advice for the development of specific communication campaigns or tools across the organisation.
• Budgets: Ensure communication activity elsewhere in the Trust is produced within allocated budgets and timeframes.
• Performance: Set and manage KPIs and budget for communications programmes, monitoring and reporting performance and reforecasting in line with Trust requirements. Continuous improvement.
• Brand: Develop the Trust’s brand, ensuring a clear and distinctive brand proposition and engaging brand identity, which also supports the Trust as part of the Wildlife Trusts movement. Ensure the brand’s consistent use and monitor the link with the Trust strategy and values.
• Public Affairs: Oversee the PR and media relations (press office function), and act as a key charity spokesperson when required. Horizon scanning and being aware of emerging issues to develop opportunistic messages to optimise nature recovery actions.
• Crisis Management: Protect the Trust's reputation by ensuring the effectiveness of robust crisis management plans and the definition of clear policies and position statements.
• Design, Content & Print: Coordinate the Annual Report with teams and Trustees. Editor for the members’ magazine and print products to support membership retention and enable action for nature.

Responsibility 3: Campaigns for Change

• Strategic Campaign Planning: Work with our policy, advocacy and engagement specialists to design campaigns that move people through the engagement funnel, change behaviour, influence policy, and improve supporter retention. Work with the Exec Team to set campaign objectives tied to clear outcomes: acquisition, activation, retention, behaviour change, policy influence, or income generation.
• Supporter Journeys & Segmentation: Map and optimise journeys across channels (email, web, social media, print, events) with named next steps that move people toward deeper engagement and action.
• Marketing Campaign Leadership: Own the strategic design of multi-channel marketing campaigns and provide clear briefs and creative direction to the delivery team. Ensure channel integration so website journeys, email, print content and social media activity are coordinated and measurable. Keep storytelling compelling while optimising for acquisition and action.
• Advocacy & Policy Campaigns: Work across teams to design campaigns to influence systems change by leveraging our data and evidence, combining public voice, stakeholder engagement and targeted advocacy tactics.
• Behaviour Change Campaigns: Work with our engagement specialists to apply social marketing techniques and behavioural frameworks to shift norms and the adoption of actions for nature. Translate data and evidence into interventions that use communication tactics such as prompts, social proof, incentives and nudges to create measurable behaviour change.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown
• Staff social calendar and events
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

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.

Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.

About Future Frontiers 

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where every young person can unlock their potential regardless of their background or the barriers they might face. Our mission is to equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections that will help them to broaden their horizons and prepare for fulfilling futures. 

This year, we will work with c.2,500 young people across Greater London, delivering careers coaching, workplace experiences, insight and guidance in partnership with businesses, schools and supporters. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role 

The role of the Partnerships Engagement Officer is to work closely with our partners and colleagues across Future Frontiers to support the smooth delivery of our programmes and share stories and impact information through a variety of communications channels. This role is key to delivering our work and making a lasting difference for young people from under-resourced backgrounds on their education and career journeys. 

The Partnerships Engagement Officer helps manage vital relationships with volunteers, schools and businesses, and acts as a first point of contact for onboarding queries. This role also helps to promote our partnership activities through producing and sharing marketing and communications content, such as LinkedIn posts and impact reports. 

Your responsibilities:

Set up and enable successful programmes 

• On-board volunteer coaches, including processing DBS checks online and manually, and responding to queries from coaches

• Manage the volunteer onboarding journey, including making any improvements based on feedback

• Maintain accurate records, including creating and updating coach and pupil records on the Salesforce database

• Create impact reports for partners to illustrate the difference they have made and encourage partnership expansions and renewals 

• Alongside the wider Partnerships team, support partners with their fundraising and employee engagement activities for Future Frontiers as needed 

Stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications

• Manage the Future Frontiers LinkedIn account, including working with the Partnerships team to develop a proactive plan to fit with our calendar and priorities, and creating content as needed

• Use templates and brand guidelines to create materials and communications for Partnerships audiences which align with Future Frontiers’ brand and convey core messaging 

• Produce assets and materials in a range of formats to support priority projects and activities with partners

Wider contribution

• Contribute to department-, directorate- and organisation-wide projects and priorities through membership of project groups or taking on pieces of work in line with your skills, experience and development objectives

• Proactively identify and share opportunities to improve partners’ experiences and/or internal processes; to help ensure continuous improvement of our work

• Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, our cause and values in all engagements and communications with partners, supporters and suppliers

About you

Experience and knowledge 

• Experience of working with customers or clients and supporting the development of mutually beneficial relationships, ideally with businesses and/or schools (essential)

• Experience of producing compelling communications in different formats, ideally familiar with Canva, Salesforce and LinkedIn  (essential)

• Experience of working in a team, taking ownership of areas of work and contributing to shared successes (essential)

• Knowledge of the UK education system (desirable)

• Understanding of the UK charity sector and relevant legislation and best practice, such as GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice (desirable)

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: you are motivated to play a role in empowering young people from low-income backgrounds to realise their potential. 

• Thorough and organised: you have strong attention to detail, maintain accurate records and can manage multiple deadlines. 

• Proactive self-starter and problem-solver: you take initiative and approach your work with a positive, can-do attitude. 

• Design and communication skills: you can communicate messages in different formats, and have an eye for design.

• Collaborative: you work well with others and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture.

• Growth-oriented: you enjoy learning new skills and meeting new people, are keen to continue your personal and professional development and embrace opportunities to learn and grow. 

What we can offer you 

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service 

• Flexible working with the option to work from home regularly (with at least one day a week in the office, and the flexibility to come in more often if you’d like) 

• 4pm finish on Fridays 

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300 

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling offer

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years 

• There may also be an opportunity to take on a relevant apprenticeship to support your development

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers and programme participants as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

How to apply

To apply, please complete our application form on our website, attaching your CV and answering the following questions: 

1. Why do you want to work at Future Frontiers? What is it about our organisation that excites you? Strong answers will tell us why Future Frontiers appeals to you personally and why you are motivated to work for us. (Max. 1,500 characters)

2. Please tell us how you meet the essential criteria given in the job description under Experience & Knowledge. Strong answers will factually and succinctly demonstrate your relevant experience. (Max. 2,000 characters) 

We recommend that you prepare your answers in a separate document, then copy and paste them into our form. 

Deadline: Monday 1 December, 5pm

Start date: Mid-late January

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 8th December. Second round interviews will be held in person at our office near London Bridge during the week commencing 15th December. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks. 

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Supporter Journey Marketing Executive to enhance our supporter journeys alongside the launch of our new CRM system.

The Role: 
•    You’ll support the implementation and roll-out of our new CRM system and ensure supporter journey requirements are mapped and embedded.
•    You’ll collaborate across departments to deliver tailored supporter journeys and communications
•    You’ll assist in designing, mapping and improving supporter experiences.
•    You’ll report and analyse data and insights to segment audiences and personalise supporter interactions.
•    You’ll develop campaign and journey documentation.
•    You’ll monitor performance, identify improvements and report to stakeholder on supporter journeys.
•    You’ll provide support in campaign deliver, including content setup, testing and scheduling.
•    This role is a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract.
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
•    Worked in marketing, supporter engagement or customer experience roles.
•    Experience of CRM systems and an understanding of their role in managing supporter relationships.
•    Desired knowledge of supporter engagement and retention strategies.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across projects with multiple stakeholders.
•    Desired knowledge of journey mapping tools and/or marketing automation platforms
•    Experience interpreting data and applying insights.
•    Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to handle a busy workload with competing priorities.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
•    Buy and Sell Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. 

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams 15th December 2025.

“SHARING OUR FUTURE”

THE ANNUNCIATION MARBLE ARCH

Heritage Manager

Region:  Central London

Fee: up to £40,000 inc per annum 

Job Type:Part-time, 4 day/week (18-month contract)

Closing Date:12noon on 01/12/2025 with shortlisted interviews in early December

Link / Contact details to apply: 

Please email your CV and a covering letter to Fr Lincoln Harvey with the Email Header “Heritage Manager role”

Project Overview

The Annunciation Marble Arch has received Development Funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the “Sharing Our Future” project. We seek to appoint a Heritage Manager to oversee and co-ordinate the Development Phase, which is set to run for 18 months.A Design Team, QS, and specialist consultants will need to be competitively appointed to complete a list of required document/studies for the Delivery application. Design development needs to be completed to RIBA Stage 3, Faculty, planning, and consents need to be in place, and all partnership funding must be raised or pledged.

The Annunciation Marble Arch is a large Grade II* listed building designed by Sir Walter Tapper, a leading 20thC architect. It is on Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ Register.The building is hampered by several problems and barriers.The project will make inroads into improving the church’s condition through repair and conservation of the fabric. There will be a focus on the deteriorating nave and baptistry roof, addressing windows and high-level stonework, with re-ordering and access improvements. 

The church is a popular and increasingly well-used church close to Oxford Street in London’s West End. The “Sharing our Future” project focuses on creating a hub to benefit the D/deaf community with whom the church is now continuously in dialogue.Activities have been piloted and links forged for a two-year activity plan directed towards providing skills training and other heritage activities for the D/deaf, targeting c.2,000 D/deaf people annually.The Heritage Manager will therefore work closely with a part-time Community Support Worker (CSW) whose primary role will be to ensure the project is delivered with a seamless overlay of the participation of the D/deaf community. The BSL qualified Interpreter will provide communication support at a range of meetings and events to participants with varying degrees of hearing loss. The Heritage Manager will also work closely with all project stakeholders and partners, including, primarily, the Project Activity Planners.

Summary Programme 

·  Oct 25 – March 27: Development Phase 

·       March 27:Submit Delivery bid

·       June 27: Delivery Decision 

P/T Heritage Manager:Executive Summary

The successful candidate will provide leadership for this BSL-focused Project reporting to the PCC, which may delegate line management responsibilities to the Chair of the Steering Group Committee involved in strategic planning, management, execution, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.In order to achieve the goals of The Annunciation, he/she will oversee design development to RIBA Stage 3 and oversee the preparation of key documents.

The Heritage Manager will be a strategic thinker with an understanding of the planning and delivery of projects funded by the Heritage Fund. They should have a strong background in project co-ordination and possess the ability to move adeptly between big picture thinking and day-to-day operations, where it will be necessary, for example, to process his/her own admin. 

The Heritage Manager will be comfortable working in a start-up environment, being able to demonstrate experience of extensive community engagement, as well as an understanding of and empathy with the ambitions and vision of the Annunciation, Marble Arch and the needs of a Grade 11* listed building. They will have a strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We are also looking for a candidate that has experience of working with the D/deaf community preferably,and will therefore be well positioned to work successfully to integrate key partnerships with the BSL community with the help of the specialist Community Support Worker.

The task will be to ensure the project is delivered within time and to budget in accordance with an agreed programme, budget, and checklist of deliverables, as well as working closely with all project stakeholders and partners, including the D/deaf community.

Tasks

·Full compliance with the requirements of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring that all conditions are met.

·To become acquainted with all project documentation and acquire a sufficient knowledge of the detailed complexities of the objectives of the Project to be able to oversee it to a successful conclusion.

·To be proficient in Excel, and be able to ensure budgets and cashflows are kept up to date establishing an effective cost management system to approve consultant payments/ invoices and maintaining a record of expenditure. 

·To maintain a project risk register updated monthly in conjunction with the Design Team and other consultants.

·To follow closely a detailed Project Grant Chart, encompassing all Project milestones.

·To establish other project management systems and procedures that ensure the smooth running of the Project, presenting them to the Project Steering Group for approval and then implementing them.

·To ensure all members of the Project Steering Group are aware of the tasks and responsibilities attributed to them and also to the Design Team. 

·To establish a meeting structure, laying down procedures for convening, chairing, attendance, function, frequency and responsibility for recording of meetings and circulation of information (Design Team and Project Steering Group meetings) and to act as the focal point of contact between the Project Board and the Design Team.

·To establish effective communications and a clear and visible distribution of information. Of particular importance is a requirement to have regular meetings with the Chair of the PCC and the Sharing Our Future Steering Group Chair.

·To participate in regular Design Team meetings to monitor progress and identify any problems or issues.

·To develop a Project Change Control strategy, establishing an appropriate method for managing and controlling change on the project. 

·To check that all appointed consultants and contractors fulfil their contractual obligations.

·To work with the BSL Community Support Worker to build effective relationships with BSL stakeholders and partners associated with the Project. 

·To procure all consultants required, compiling tender enquiries, identifying possible tenderers, agreeing tender lists, managing the consultant tender process, coordinating the evaluation of tender submissions and compiling tender reports.

·To ensure consultant contracts/ letters of appointment are prepared, providing feedback to unsuccessful tenderers if required. 

·To coordinate and review all financial matters with the appointed Quantity Surveyor and Annunciation Treasurer and to ensure that all necessary Heritage Fund financial requirements and conditions are met.

·To prepare the R2 Delivery application to the National Lottery Heritage fund

·To oversee the Development Phase Evaluation 

Skills and attributes

·Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to speak and write effectively, compellingly, and persuasively.

·A commitment to leading real lasting change for the Annunciation and resulting implementation of change/improvement processes.

·Ability to manage multiple projects while managing competing priorities.

·Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively and responsibly.

·Ability to manage volunteers and deploying them on the project where required.

·A willingness to develop knowledge and an understanding of the D/deaf Community. 

Qualifications and Experience

·Relevant professional qualification(s) (or equivalent experience).

·Demonstrable ongoing commitment to professional development.

·Experience of working with places of worship and or heritage sites to deliver specific outcomes, and preferably experience of working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

·Experience of working with a wide range of partners across sectors, at national, regional and local levels.

·Experience of delivering regeneration initiatives and projects.

·An ability to demonstrate a good understanding of current conservation principles and techniques. 

·Demonstrable experience of procuring and managing consultants and contractors and managing successful contract negotiations. 

·A sound general business understanding including an appreciation of current market trends and activities in the heritage sector. 

If you are D/deaf and would like to apply for this role we can offer an informal conversation about the role via zoom - and can also provide a BSL interpreter for that conversation. If someone wishes to apply via BSL in a video recording, we will accept that form of application.We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and are especially keen to hear from candidates with BSL backgrounds and whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in the heritage sector. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone and there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex and gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Acknowledgement

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Sharing our Future is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the post of Heritage Manager for this project.