Employee engagement manager jobs

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of the role is to carry out and assist in the administration and day to day running of the ESU’s educational programmes, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and managing delivery staff to ensure collective goals and objectives are reached.

• Support with the smooth running and delivery of ESU Education’s domestic programmes. 
• Be the first respondent to incoming calls and emails from educators, ESU partners and the general public, providing timely and professional responses to all enquiries. 
• Manage ESU spreadsheets and data across various Excel and our CRM system to ensure clean and accurate data collection and collation. 
• As needed, support with the development and improvement of education resources 
• Liaise with the ESU’s Accounts Department regarding invoicing, delivery staff pay and expenses. 
• Maintain accurate records of all bookings, delivery staff status, schools, public feedback and other relevant information. 
• To support the delivery of workshops in schools, undertaking training to ensure delivery and teaching matches ESU standards. 
• Where appropriate source venues, confirm catering arrangements and other operational requirements regarding Education events. 
• Assist the department in ad-hoc admin work as needed such as printing 
• Participate in call-rounds as part of the department’s sales and onboarding efforts 
• Co-ordinate the collection of process evaluation & impact data. 
• To work or travel over occasional evenings and weekends as directed by line manager, with time off in lieu.
• On occasion, support young people during workshops, residential programmes and competition events to ensure these key beneficiaries are supported throughout their engagement with the ESU. 

Skills and Experience 

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the UK educational system.   
• An understanding of the nature and importance of the ESU’s charitable work within educational contexts and a strong commitment to increasing the impact of the organisation’s work.  
• Experience in an administrative role would be a significant advantage.  
• Excellent word processing and data management skills and capability in Microsoft Office.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Good interpersonal skills.  
• Good time management and organisational skills.   
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.   
• A team-player who is also able to work independently whilst maintaining a high standard of work.   
• Graduate calibre or equivalent relevant professional experience.   

Desirable

• Experience in working in event management.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in education (BA or PGCE).  
• Teaching or workshop facilitation experience.  
• Experience working with children and young people in any capacity.  
• Experience delivering high quality customer service.  
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.

Benefits

• Generous Company Pension. 
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (pro-rata). 
• Hybrid/Flexible Working options to support work life balance. 
• Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Access to Virtual GP Services 24/7. 
• Group Life Assurance. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 

The Events team sit within the wider Insight & Strategic Development team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).  The purpose of the Insight and Strategic Development team is to deliver both long term and tactical insight that is grounded in a deep understanding of our audiences. We objectively influence evidence-based decision making, to drive forward organisational priorities for a cure. We do this by inspiring and challenging through our own expertise, working collaboratively to shape actionable insights and champion an insight focused mindset.

The Events team lead on the development and delivery of a wide range of events that stretch across the whole organisation. The key aims of the team are to ensure a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience whether through direct delivery or through consultation with teams looking to deliver events on their own.

The Events Administrator will work closely with the Senior Events Officer and wider Events Team to develop and deliver a first-class events programme for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The team comprises two Event Officers, two Senior Event Officers and one Senior Event Manager.

This role involves working alongside other team members on the planning and delivery of in-person, hybrid and online events, as well as providing administrative support and recording and reporting on events.

This role will be known internally as Events Executive*.

Key Responsibilities:

Events  

· To work alongside colleagues on the delivery of their events, including co-ordinating key tasks such as mailings, documentation and building event registration portals within EventsAIR, our events management software.

· To manage and monitor the Events and Conference inboxes, communicating with colleagues and supporters, as well as event participants and stakeholders. Responding to RSVPs and queries surrounding events.

· To source venues and suppliers for events that ensure best value for the charity and to ensure good record keeping of these contacts.

· To produce high quality support materials required for events, such as leaflets and merchandise, liaising with designers and suppliers and monitor the use of these across the charity.

· To prepare event documentation, including briefs, risk assessments and where applicable seating plans and supporting documentation if required.

· To attend some events; this may include some travel and work outside of ordinary working hours.

Team administration

· To maintain the events calendars, liaising with different teams within the organisation to keep these accurate and up to date.

· To maintain the Events Team’s folders, files and useful documents such as templates and ‘how to guides’.

· To manage the team’s Intranet page making sure that the content is up to date.

· To manage the resources for events and review the materials on a regular basis to see if they are fit for purpose.

· To ensure accurate record keeping of events activity on the fundraising database.

· To use the database to monitor and report on events activity and to manage communications for events.

What we are looking for:

· Confident working with computers, extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook

· Experience in an administrative role supporting multiple team members

· Experience of prioritising a diverse workload and working to deadlines

· Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing tasks

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally

· Excellent attention to detail

· An effective communicator able to work with stakeholders at all levels.

· Highly motivated and a team player

· Proactive and able to work independently using initiative

· Willingness to learn

· Flexibility and adaptability within the role when required

· Willingness and ability to work at events, often outside of core working hours

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Purpose of Post: The post holder will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers and the support of existing volunteers and volunteer contacts to maintain a positive volunteer experience.

You will work across teams to ensure the volunteer’s experience is positive and will play a key role in volunteer retention. You will work with the different teams to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities. You will increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will work to ensure our volunteers feel valued, fulfilled, and have opportunities to meaningfully contribute to Hear Us.

As well as oversight of all our volunteering activities, the post-holder will assist in delivering, developing and expanding upon the success of our existing independent peer support Linkworking Project at inpatient wards at the Royal Bethlem Hospital (RBH) and Croydon’s Mental Health Community Services, Jeanette Wallace House (JWH) and Queens Resource Centre (QRC). The post-holder will assist the Peer Support Coordinator in managing and supporting our team of peer support Linkworkers (volunteers) to monitor the quality of Croydon’s statutory mental health services.

This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our volunteer activities, enabling us to support more people in our community.

This post holder will work towards achieving a Hear Us Volunteer Accreditation as part of ensuring good practice for our staff and volunteers, and developing the future creative direction of our volunteering offer.

Given the collaborative and engagement-focused nature of this role, and its direct delivery responsibilities, regular face-to-face working is required, with the post-holder based primarily in the office and attending events and community activities as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and support different techniques to attract lived experience volunteers to Hear Us to build a strong and diverse volunteer base

· Develop and produce volunteer recruitment and information material for our public events, website, and social media

· Monitor and screen incoming volunteer applications and make first contact with applicants

· Liaise with Hear Us managers to schedule, plan, and organise in-person and online volunteer recruitment drives and/or information days

· Support with the development and delivery of a standardised volunteer induction.

Volunteer Management

· Lead on organising and managing volunteer involvement in events and activities, ensuring effective briefing and debriefing.

· Provide volunteer supervision and support where required (usually volunteers will be line managed by their project manager if volunteering with a specific project)

· Conduct regular volunteer surveys and establish routes for volunteers to provide feedback.

Volunteer Training

· Schedule, plan, and organise group training days for volunteers to access and complete mandatory training

· To support volunteers to access and complete mandatory training, (including safeguarding, Prevent and information governance) and to encourage attending further training, workshops or other opportunities that may support in their own development.

· To provide bespoke Hear Us training to new volunteers as part of the induction process, and provide refresher and ongoing training for existing volunteers, updating and/or redesigning the training manuals where necessary.

· In collaboration with colleagues, to develop the Hear Us Academy (accredited peer support training modules)

 Volunteer Database Management

· Manage the volunteer database by maintaining an accurate record of Hear Us volunteers, including but not limited to activity status, address, and communication preferences on Hear Us database(s).

· Ensure all recruitment checks are completed and accurate volunteer records are held in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

Linkwork Project Support

· Act as a deputy for the Peer Support Coordinator where required, in managing a small, vibrant team of peer support volunteer Linkworkers (all of who are current or former mental health service users).

· Assist with Linkworking Project support, such as supporting volunteers in signing up for the SLaM Involvement Register, arranging an induction with Hear Us and introducing peer support Linkworkers to wards and services.

· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, organise and manage the peer support Linkworking rota, finding cover where necessary, ensuring as few sessions are cancelled as possible.

· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, maintain good relations with the SLaM Involvement Register, and submit peer support Linkworkers’ timesheets as required.

· In the absence of the Peer Support Coordinator, ensure the ongoing delivery of Linkworking Sessions

· Help monitor the peer support Linkworking Project, evaluating its effectiveness on improving services and gathering feedback from service users, Linkworkers, and SLaM staff.

· Gather and provide peer support Linkworkers with signposting material and information that can be shared with service users.

Stakeholder Management

· Work in partnership with the Peer Support Coordinator, Engagement and Campaigns Manager, Welfare Rights Manager, Events Coordinator, Deputy CEO, CEO, trustees, and other staff members to achieve the charity's aims and ensure stability and longevity for Hear Us and its members.

· Represent Hear Us on appropriate external committees, networks and other bodies, with other voluntary, statutory and private sector agencies.

· Work on volunteer incentives, recognition and reward schemes across the year.

Other Duties

· Attend supervision and identify your own training and support needs with your supervisor.

· Develop and maintain a healthy working practice for yourself and the volunteers (including peer support Linkworkers) by having clear personal and professional boundaries.

· Keep up to date with best practice and legislation in the volunteer sector.

· Actively oppose discrimination against people who experience mental distress in Croydon in line with the Hear Us diversity and inclusion and recruitment policies

· Adhere to all Hear Us policies and procedures in all aspects of their work (including safeguarding, equity, inclusion & diversity, health & safety and confidentiality)

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are expected to work in a flexible way, as required by Hear Us. Some meetings and other events may be held out of normal office hours and could involve travel away from the local area. 

Community & Events Fundraiser

Location: Central Lancashire (Chorley, moving to Leyland), with hybrid and flexible working.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £29,000 starting salary, negotiable for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
Application deadline: 10am, 26 January 2026.
Interview date: 5 February 2026.

Make a Difference in Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an award-winning, independent mental health charity supporting over 10,000 people each year. Our vision is a Lancashire where everyone achieves the best mental health and wellbeing possible. We’re real, bold, caring, open, and grounded in lived experience, working to challenge stigma and support our diverse communities.

About the Role

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events, including Club Feelgood, Solstice Walk, Lancashire Three Peaks, and Mental Elf.
• Support and inspire individuals and groups to fundraise for Lancashire Mind.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities and help grow our supporter base.
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing teams to promote events and thank supporters.
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of office, home, and community-based work across Lancashire.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time).
• Flexible and hybrid working, with equipment provided.
• Workplace wellbeing scheme, annual wellbeing half-day, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who:

• Is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Has experience in fundraising, events, or transferable skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and working with diverse communities.
• Is organised, creative, and a great communicator.
• Shares our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Lancashire Mind is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure Lancashire becomes a place of greater equity and inclusion. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire, and particularly those communities we know face mental health inequalities. We particularly encourage applications from those communities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition. 

Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work in the UK. 

For more information about this role, please download the attached recruitment pack

Job Summary:

This involves assessing, allocating and supporting our tenants on their journey with Stay and assisting successful move on. Teamwork is also a key part of this role to work alongside the wider housing team towards team and organisational objectives.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

· Deliver pro-active engagement with tenants to increase the potential for income collection by education, support and other interventions with customers as appropriate and in line with Stay’s policies.

· Provide advice to tenants on tenant and landlord roles and responsibilities in accordance with tenancy/licence conditions in face-to-face sessions or via the telephone/email/letter/text.

· Advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.

· Identify any/all factors that may be contributing to rent arrears: money mismanagement, budgeting issues etc.

· Give advice and assistance with housing problems including information on housing options.

· Take responsibility for a designated caseload of tenants requiring housing support including the identification of prospective tenants. Assist new tenants, particularly vulnerable and young tenants to set up and maintain a tenancy and be able to access support needed. Together with the customer draw up a personal housing plan.

· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.

· Actively work with the tenants and colleagues around issues placing the tenancy at risk including breaches of the tenancy agreement: arrears, harassment, nuisance and other disputes when required.

· Build effective relationships with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) and maintain a knowledge base of these to signpost customers as required.  Share information, where appropriate and in line with data protection and confidentiality, to meet the needs of the tenants.

· Ensure the maximisation of rent collection in line with targets and reduce rent arrears on a continuing basis through the effective enforcement of the rent arrears policy, procedure and systems working alongside the rents officer.

· Work in a performance target-led environment and have a commitment to attaining those targets.

· Prepare timely and accurate reports.

· Identify and implement good administrative practices and procedures.

· Maximise income collection by providing advice on welfare benefits and make referrals to specialist services and agencies where appropriate.

· Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice in respect of all relevant administrative, legal and financial procedures.

· Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries or complaints with regards to rent or associated housing matters in accordance with Stay’s policies.

· Maintain appropriate and accurate records to comply with statutory and service-wide reporting requirements. Proactively monitor and report to the Housing Team Leader in respect of service delivery, performance indicators and targets.

· Maintain up to date knowledge of housing management practice and all relevant Stay and Housing Team procedures in to ensure the processes, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of any reviews.

· Integrate tenant care into working practices through a ‘Tenant First’ approach, ensuring tenants are treated with respect and courtesy and experience a ‘seamless’ service. Adhere to Stay’s standards of tenant care in respect of answering correspondence, telephones and complaints.

· Maximise the use of information and communications technology to support the service and deliver efficiency improvements. Maintain up to date knowledge of systems and applications.

· Work collaboratively with the referral and assessments officer to evaluate applicants, conduct thorough needs and risk assessments, and perform reference checks before extending accommodation offers.

· Carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Stay property once an offer has been made to an applicant.

· Liaise with The Rent Officer and Housing Benefit to ensure the customer’s account is active and the customer is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears.

· Liaise with Housing Benefit, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management.

· Ensure that tenants are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence or Tenancy Agreements and they understand their rights and responsibilities: respecting other tenants, non-use of drugs etc.

· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.

· Work with the Voids and Maintenance Team to undertake regular visits to the housing properties to inspect the accommodation and get customer feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained.

· Adhere to Stay’s Safeguarding Policies and take responsibility for making Safeguarding referrals to the relevant services and report any concerns to Stay’s Designated Safeguarding Officers.

· To address issues of social isolation and exclusion, facilitating client’s involvement in the community.

· To deliver person centred support through one-to-one sessions, group work and ad-hoc support.

· To record all contacts with tenants appropriately and in line with Stay’s policies and procedures and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems, ensuring information is updated.

· To produce appropriate written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of managers, service providers and board of trustees.

· To assist tenants in acquiring the budgeting and social skills necessary to sustain accommodation effectively.

· To, where customers are at risk of eviction, provide advice and support and where necessary help them to seek legal advice.

· To actively promote tenants knowledge of and participation in Stay’s Client Involvement activity by promoting available opportunities such as membership of working groups, service evaluation, service changes and Stay’s Complaint’s, Comments and Suggestion policy.

· To ensure that clients understand their rights and responsibilities of the licence/tenancy to enable informed choices.

· To input and extract information from Stay’s IT systems, including client information.

· To undertake, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Team Leader, Service Manager and Operations Manager.

· Provide advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.

· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.

· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.

· Engaging with clients and the local community to co-produce a programme of activities and sessions.

· Encourage and motivate clients to engage and participate in activities and sessions.

· Other duties commensurate with the post as may be determined from time to time.

Staff Expectations – how we do things

Administration Duties

· Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic.

· Assist in the production of management information related to key performance indicators.

Financial Management

· Work within departmental budgets and aim to achieve value for money in all areas.

· Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.

Relationships and Partnerships

· Maintain and enhance working relationships internally with support colleagues and central services, externally with referral agencies, landlords, the Local Authority etc.

· Assure compliance with Management Agreements and Leases and report as required to partner landlords on housing management performance.

Client Involvement

· Encourage and support meaningful client involvement in all aspects of the service delivery and embed Involvement at the core of the service provision.

· To make a difference to clients through support which everyday impacts on their lives for the better.

Quality Assurance

· Report on performance monthly to line manager within deadline.

· Assist in addressing any improvements required from internal or external audits.

· Ensure that Equality & Diversity is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services are relevant and accessible to all.

· To undertake development and training opportunities and have responsibility for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.

· To continuously review own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice.

· To review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identify own learning/development needs and opportunities by attending and contributing to regular support, supervision and appraisal sessions.

Culture, Values and Behaviour

· To articulate and personally demonstrate Stay’s values both internally and externally.

· Where possible work to alleviate feelings of prejudice and stigma experienced by homeless or marginalised groups.

· To contribute to the building of a staff culture where every person feels empowered and valued.

· To always be professional and demonstrate a great positive attitude, be empathetic and adopt a person-centred way of working.

· To commit to learning and being the best through continual learning and development.

· To show consistent integrity, trust and fairness that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.

· To deliver time after time to a consistent standard of service in line with Stay’s policies and procedures.

· To use good judgment and initiative to find solutions.

Health and Safety

· To be aware of Stay’s policies and procedures, ensure they are carried out and that good practice is maintained.

· You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.  You must co-operate with Stay and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

The responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic charity to find their Corporate Partnerships Manager. This role will report directly into the development director and will manage a strong pipeline of corporate partners as well as engaging with and bringing in new business.

Key Responsibilities

· Work with the Development Director to develop and manage our fundraising plan for corporate fundraising, including funding partnerships, charity of the year and employee fundraising/giving.

· Support, maintain and develop existing corporate partnerships and manage the systems (including CRM use) needed for excellent partnerships delivery, stewardship and development, including employee engagement opportunities.

· Work with the team to develop activations for corporate partners.

· Produce compelling communications (written and verbal) to promote work and grow the depth and breadth of corporate relationships - to include but not limited to partnership proposals, pitches and reports

· Work with the Development Director to refine the Warm Welcome corporate offer including but not limited to sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities.

· Identify, research and generate new business.

· Work with the Development Director and other Senior Directors to grow and develop High Net Worth support particularly in connection with contacts developed through corporate fundraising activity.

Person Specification

· Successful experience of corporate fundraising securing, maintaining and developing funding partnerships, employee engagement, COTY, sponsorship, cause marketing and more.

· Experience of writing, creating inspiring and successful pitches, proposals and assets and verbal presentations

· Experience of donor management and relationship development

· Experience of building/overseeing fundraising systems

· Experience of generating creative and innovative partnerships for charitable benefit

· New business fundraising expertise

· Experience of successful income generation from areas outside of Corporate Foundations

· Experience of managing and delivering successful corporate fundraising events

What’s on Offer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 
Remote working

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has stood for centuries as a national symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who have served our country, and is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Today, the Hospital’s job remains to ensure that those who have served are always supported.

We are now looking for a high-performing, delivery-driven Communications and PR Manager - someone who knows how to get stories live in national media, and understands how powerful, authentic beneficiary storytelling drives fundraising and public engagement.

If you’ve worked in PR or communications at a national charity, know how to maximise national moments like Remembrance, have worked sensitively with beneficiaries, and are the person people come to when something simply needs to get done – this could be the role for you.

Where you fit in

You’ll join an ambitious marketing and communications team focused on raising the Royal Hospital’s profile, increasing fundraising income, and building new audiences through strategic, emotive and measurable communications.

Your work will directly contribute to protecting and securing the future of the Royal Hospital Chelsea - helping us reach supporters, donors, and the veteran community with stories that inspire action and demonstrate undeniable impact.

What you’ll be doing

You will lead our press and PR delivery, responsible for an ‘always-on’ approach that generates consistent local and national coverage. You’ll ensure our stories land where they matter - driving donations, admissions, brand visibility and engagement with the veteran community.

We want someone who is:

· A proven PR operator with significant experience in a national charity or large not-for-profit environment

· Exceptional at storytelling, especially beneficiary-led stories, handled with sensitivity and impact

· Good at spotting media opportunities, crafting strong angles, and who knows what journalists want

· Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines without ever dropping the standard

· An experienced line manager or mentor of junior colleagues

If you love bringing powerful stories to life, know how to turn awareness into action, and have the energy and drive to elevate a national institution - this is your chance to do career-defining work.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter of up to 500 words.

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates throughout the recruitment process.

JOB TITLE: Senior Volunteer Engagement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent

Chelsea Foundation: Founded in 2010, the Chelsea Foundation builds on over 120 years of Chelsea FC’s commitment to making a positive impact. We harness the passion, energy, resources and excellence of Chelsea FC to create opportunities across wellbeing, community, and futures. Driven by a mission to inspire change, we’re dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening the communities around us to make a difference.

Job Function: To support the development and management of a high-impact volunteering programme at the Foundation

Closing date: 12th December

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

You’ll be: (Responsibilities):

• Designing implementing and evaluating a best-in-class staff volunteering programme which strengthens the Foundation and Club’s community impact.
• Acting as the main point of contact for the volunteer network (comprising Chelsea FC staff, Foundation staff and other stakeholders such as corporate partners and supporters).
• Working collaboratively across the Foundation’s Programmes, Fundraising and Club HR teams to identify volunteer needs and design appropriate roles and responsibilities.
•  Overseeing the engagement and training of volunteers, particularly those of our corporate partners, ensuring consistently positive experiences.
• Leading on coordinating, administering and facilitating smooth delivery of volunteering activities and engagements.
• Working with the Impact and Evaluation team to capture outcomes, analyse feedback and consistently improve the volunteering offer.
• Producing regular reports on volunteer engagement and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all volunteering activity complies with health, safety, safeguarding and legal standards
• Maintaining accurate volunteer records and ensuring compliance with Data Protection requirements.
• Championing a culture of volunteering across the Club and Foundation, celebrating contributions, showcasing impact, and ensuring volunteers feel valued and motivated. 
• Providing additional support to the Fundraising team as and when required.
• Successful delivery of a high-quality volunteering programme that meets Foundation and Club objectives.
• Positive feedback from volunteers, partners and staff, with evidence of impact shared.
• Managing multiple work streams and requests, demonstrating good judgement to prioritise these.

You’ll have: (Experience)

 Experience:

• Experience in managing or coordinating volunteers, preferably within a charity, community or sport setting.
• A strong track record in successful project management and programme delivery.
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, ideally including charity and corporate partners.
• Experience in effective administration and management of competing priorities.
• Strong organisational and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, which contributing as part of a team.
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, tasks, correspondence and deadlines.
• Professional, discrete and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of written and IT literacy (MS Office).

In return: (Benefits)

• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
• Pension Contribution (5%)
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
• Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
• Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
• Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. 

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

About Chiva

Chiva works to ensure that children and young people living with HIV have the support and opportunities they need to live well and achieve their greatest potential. We believe they deserve to have their voices heard and taken seriously and place their experiences and views at the heart of everything we do.

Role Purpose

The National Programme Manager will lead the development and delivery of Chiva’s national participation and support programmes.

This includes embedding participation across the organisation, managing key programmes for children, young people and families, and ensuring the diverse voices of children, young people and young adults living with HIV are represented at all levels of service and policy development.

The role combines leadership of programme delivery, staff and volunteer supervision, training, stakeholder engagement and evaluation to ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

 Key Responsibilities

 Leadership

 ● Help develop and oversee the organisation’s participation and support programme strategies.

● Ensure participation is embedded across Chiva, with meaningful involvement of children, young people, and young adults.

● Represent the organisation at regional and national events, advocating for the voices and experiences of young people.

Programme Management 

● Oversee development, planning, and delivery of national programmes for children, young people and families.

● Contribute to managing programme budgets, ensuring financial accountability.

● Provide supervision, training and support to staff, associates, and volunteers.

● Ensure continuous programme development and improvement through co-design with young people.

Expectations of all Chiva Employees

● To uphold Chiva values:

- Acting with compassion

- Taking a holistic approach

- Being open and inclusive

- Developing trust and working with integrity

- Empowering people through a rights-led approach

● To be competent in fulfilling administration tasks relating to their role and willing to undertake any other duties required in fulfilling the objectives of Chiva that are appropriate to the role.

● To uphold Chiva’s Safeguarding, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Equality, Equity and Diversity Policies.

● To be a key member of the Chiva Staff team, taking part in team events, and contributing to the positive organisational culture.

At Chiva we believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is key to fostering innovation and growth. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all identities, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Experience

● Significant experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of youth / family support programmes at a national or regional level.

● Track record of programme management, including design, delivery, monitoring, and impact reporting.

● Experience of embedding youth participation in organisational strategy and service delivery.

● Experience of staff and volunteer management, including supervision, training, and performance support.

● Experience of working directly with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to their needs, rights, and safeguarding requirements.

● Experience of working with budgets and ensuring financial accountability.

Skills

● Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage teams.

● Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

● Strong facilitation and training skills.

● Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to represent young people’s voices at regional and national levels.

● Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders.

● Commitment to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in programme delivery and organisational practice.

Desirable Criteria

● Experience of working within the HIV sector or with young people living with long-term health conditions.

● Knowledge of best practice approaches/policy focus on youth participation.

● Experience of designing or facilitating creative programmes for young people incorporating arts-based approaches.

● Relevant professional qualification (e.g. youth work, social work, or project management).

● Experience of implementing impact measurement and evaluation frameworks in youth programmes.

Additional Information

Chiva requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, along with references.

How to apply
Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th January 2026.

Salary: £35,624-£45,803
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Remote with occasional office presence in London
Closing date: January 11th 
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service), generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more

We are working with a renowned national children's charity to recruit a new Corporate Relationship Manager. This is a new role that is being introduced to help the long-term growth of their Corporate Fundraising Team.

As Corporate Relationship Manager, you will manage a portfolio of high-value corporate partnerships, delivering exceptional account management to maximise income, engagement, and awareness.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience managing profitable donor or client relationships in a corporate or fundraising environment
• A proven track record of delivering against financial targets and partnership objectives
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness and the ability to think creatively to develop new opportunities

If you’re passionate about making a difference for children and young people, and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Jake.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Job Reference: 2805JP

Permanent, | Full Time | Circa £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London

Make a Difference Every Day

For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.

As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset. 

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised individual to provide executive-level support to the Director of Resources and Director of Technology. You’ll manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, provide direct support to committees, prepare key documents, and support strategic projects.

This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility and variety. You’ll:

· Act as secretary for key committees.

· Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally.

· Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.

· Have the opportunity to volunteer for events, meet with beneficiaries and visit RAF Stations.

What We’re Looking For

· Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

· Ability to take initiative whilst providing timely and consistent support to Directors.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.

· Confidence engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

· Must have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.

Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2025, 5:00pm

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.

The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

People Services Manager

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a high quality people service and support a positive and inclusive working culture.

Position: People Services Manager
Salary: £45,122.22 - £47,430 per annum
Location Doncaster or hybrid, with travel to sites
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 19th January 2026

About the Role

This is a key leadership role that oversees the delivery of a high performing People function. You will lead a small team to deliver an annual People Plan that supports organisational priorities, enables colleagues to do their best work and drives a consistent, customer focused HR service.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will shape and deliver initiatives across Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Reward and Recognition, Learning and Development, wellbeing, employee relations and organisational development. You will also support the transformation programme, including HR system improvements and developing a culture of effective HR business partnering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the People Services team to deliver a high quality advisory and partnering service
• Developing and delivering the People Plan in line with organisational priorities
• Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan
• Ensuring managers receive clear, compliant and practical HR advice across all areas
• Promoting a healthy working environment and wellbeing initiatives
• Supporting delivery of the Reward and Recognition strategy
• Overseeing induction and engagement activities
• Leading on Learning and Development needs analysis and delivery
• Managing HR data, reporting and workforce insights for senior leadership and governance
• Leading policy development and review
• Providing HR expertise and project management input on organisational projects
• Acting as People Lead for governance reporting and workforce assurance

About You

You will be an experienced HR leader who enjoys developing teams, improving services and shaping a positive workplace culture. You will bring strong partnering skills, sound employment law knowledge and the confidence to influence at all levels.

Essential experience and skills include:

• Experience leading a People or HR function across multiple sites
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent expertise
• Strong HR business partnering skills across the full People agenda
• Experience implementing or optimising HR systems and self service
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and risk management
• Experience managing change and supporting organisational development
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Successful leadership of HR teams
• Budget management experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

About the Organisation

You will be joining an organisation with a clear mission and values, committed to creating a positive environmental and social impact. The team prides itself on making a real difference, working collaboratively and continuously improving. Colleagues work with a shared purpose, supporting each other and working hard to deliver the best outcomes for communities and the environment.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; HR Manager, Head of People, People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People and Culture Manager, HR Operations Manager, People Lead, Organisational Development Manager.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not reach out regarding this role.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their growing account management team. 

The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and salary up to £45,000 dependant on experience. This role will require occasional travel to partnership and team meetings.  

The successful candidate will manage high value (5-6 figure) existing partnerships with leading global brands, as well as on boarding and new business partnerships to deliver on ambitious partnership objectives, maximising income and supporting awareness for the charity. You will collaborate across departments internally to build awareness and ensure effective delivery of the Partnership objectives and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the aims and objectives of partnerships through preparing, managing and delivering activity plans and income budgets in support of the Partnership plan
• Responsible for the implementation of national, regional and local corporate partnership initiatives
• Develop and deliver innovative approaches to achieving fundraising targets and new opportunities for employee engagement
• Lead on designated partnerships, projects and events contributing to the Partnership plan
• Implement and maintain excellent communications procedures with colleagues and key stakeholders across all areas of the Charity to coordinate delivery and raise awareness of partnership objectives and targets
• Administer appropriate income/expenditure procedures, produce monthly reports and maintain accurate records of fundraising and other activity to enable evaluation and analysis
• Proactively support the Partnerships team and colleagues across the charity in the ongoing development of activities and initiatives.
• Assist and advise others in the successful production of fundraising, communications and promotional materials for corporate partners

We’re looking for:

• Experience of working in managing high-value corporate partnerships within the charity sector, including strategic & multi-year relationships at a 5-6 figure level.
• A proven track record in implementing and managing account plans and delivering financial targets.
• Fantastic communication & stakeholder management skills.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you an exceptional fundraiser who excels at cultivating high-value relationships and securing transformational gifts? Do you enjoy working with senior volunteers and philanthropists who are deeply committed to changing children’s lives?

Step into a pivotal role within one of the UK’s leading philanthropy teams as you lead our flagship Tick Tock Club appeal — inspiring major donors and volunteers to drive extraordinary impact for seriously ill children.

Salary

The salary for this position is £52,526 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a personal fundraising target of £1.5m+, securing six- and seven-figure gifts and multi-year commitments from high-net-worth individuals and charitable trusts.
• Lead the £20m Tick Tock Club appeal, shaping strategy and driving one of GOSH Charity’s flagship philanthropic initiatives.
• Recruit, inspire and collaborate with senior volunteers, campaign boards and influential supporters to accelerate high-value fundraising.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, using insight-led approaches to build long-term engagement and maximise impact.
• Oversee campaign events, communications and tailored proposals, ensuring activity aligns with income targets and delivers an exceptional supporter experience.
• Provide motivating line management to a small team, fostering professional development, wellbeing and high performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A strong track record of securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic gifts.
• Experience partnering with senior volunteers and campaign boards on major fundraising initiatives.
• Strategic leadership skills with the ability to galvanise a team around ambitious goals.
• Exceptional relationship-building, influencing and presentation abilities.
• A creative, solutions-focused mindset with resilience under pressure.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

About the team
 

You’ll join our sector-leading Philanthropy team — recognised as one of the most high-performing and respected in the charity sector. We partner with some of the most generous and committed philanthropists in the UK and beyond to transform the lives of seriously ill children.

Our talented and supportive team of 20+ works closely with colleagues across fundraising, clinical, and research teams to create inspiring, high-impact opportunities for supporters. In partnership with senior volunteers and committees, we drive landmark campaigns including the £300 million Build It. Beat It. appeal and the Tick Tock Club, with exciting plans for a major new research-focused campaign on the horizon.