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Do you want to work for a charity, that makes a huge impact globally? Are you a passionate and experienced data protection practitioner? Then this could be the ideal role for you!

The King’s Trust International is looking for a passionate Data Protection Lead to join the team as our in-house expert on a part time basis under a 12-month fixed term contract. (this is a 3 day a week role - 21 hours)

You will lead a data compliance review and work with colleagues to ensure the robustness and suitability of the charity’s information governance framework, policies & procedures, deliver training to empower colleagues in data protection matters, handle any subject access requests, manage any data incidents, breaches or complaints, perform a key role in organisational change and the implementation of new technology solutions, provide hands-on advice and help to embed privacy by design.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as a Senior Casework Administrator authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly known as OISC.

RMC is a well-established, award-winning regional charity, widely recognised for its impactful work with refugees and migrants.

For over 25 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries, helping to break down barriers to integration and enabling clients to become

equal citizens. We provide a holistic range of services, from specialist legal advice to education and employment programs.

The successful candidate will join RMC’s Immigration department and play a key role in supporting our qualified Caseworkers in delivering immigration advice and conducting casework within the IAA framework.

RMC is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Level 3, covering cases from initial advice through to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Our immigration services focus on assisting migrants (including undocumented migrants), refugees, and asylum-seekers in navigating the UK’s complex immigration legal system. We help clients secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families, with a particular emphasis on human rights claims, family and private life applications, family reunion, settlement, citizenship, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

Main duties and responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to Caseworkers across all our offices during their conduct of their immigration cases (including supporting with the intake of client information, preparing documents, handling further evidence requests and maintain case files up to date)

· Contact clients and arrange appointments as required

· Draft routine correspondence under supervision (e.g. case notes, closing letters, emails)

· Ensure accurate information is recorded in our case management system and that all case files are up-to-date

· Track deadlines and ensure applications and documents are submitted in time

· Delegate administrative tasks and supervise Legal Assistant (Placement) students

· Work with the Immigration Department Manager and the Quality Assurance Officer to ensure adherence to quality standards and IAA requirements

· Maintain confidentiality

· Work in compliance with the IAA regulatory framework and the Code of Standards as well as GDPR requirements

· Provide general administrative support to the Casework Team, including scanning, filing, and document management.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Essential

· Strong administrative and organisations skills with attention to detail

· Experience of using case management systems

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

· Structured and organised

· Ability to work sensitively and flexibly with vulnerable clients and people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

· Experience working in an administrative role within a legal, charity, law firm or public sector setting

· IAA qualification (current or previous) or Law degree

· Knowledge of UK immigration and asylum processes

· Experience working under regulatory or compliance frameworks

· Paralegal/Secretarial qualification.

· Previous experience working with vulnerable clients

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the

post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such

duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job

description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it

accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, by 5:00 pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Please note that if you require employer sponsorship to extend your right to work in the UK, the Refugee and Migrant Centre is not able to support visa sponsorship.

Project Development Manager - Southern England
Reference: SEP20250002
Location: Home based in the South of England with frequent travel required to RSPB reserves and other sites for meetings
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Do you have the passion, skills, and experience to help develop and deliver complex nature conservation and infrastructure projects in the South of England? We’re looking for someone who is well-organised, solutions-focused, and can adapt their skills to the development and delivery of a diverse range of projects.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled and passionate Project Development Manager to join our England Project Management team, working primarily in the South of England. 

The England Project Management Team manage all sorts of projects, from species recovery at a landscape scale to infrastructure repairs and commercial developments. Each day as a Project Development Manager is different. You might find yourself chairing a project team meeting one day, visiting a construction site the next, and negotiating with contractors the day after that.

As a Project Development Manager, you will directly manage some of the most ambitious and complex projects within the RSPB. At the same time, you will work closely with the Operations Director and Area Managers in the Southern region to develop a pipeline of projects across the South, and make sure they’re being well-managed.

Our project teams include colleagues from a range of disciplines as well as external consultants and suppliers. You’ll need to be able to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders and motivate others to get things done to keep projects progressing smoothly.

Key activities will include:

• Develop and manage one or more complex projects at any one time. To include budget management, stakeholder management, risk management, contractor procurement and other tasks as required. 
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project success by focusing on a common goal. 
• Develop and oversee a pipeline of projects that contribute to delivery against strategic priorities, working with regional/country management teams. 
• Provide support & advice to the regional /country management team to enable them to use the PMF effectively to deliver strategic priorities and successful projects (including ensuring project assurance is in place). 
• Line management of more junior project management team members.
• Provide advice and support to colleagues on project management best practice, helping to build overall project management capability across England.
• Be an advocate for Cora, the RSPB’s on-line project management system.
• Undertake project reviews as commissioned by the management team/other stakeholders including other regions & countries to ensure lessons are learned, best practice shared, and capability increased.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven project management skills relating to planning and managing complex projects, managing risks/costs/time and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships and represent the organisation.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and approaches, with the ability to support more junior colleagues in this area.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnership to achieve shared outcomes. 
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Cost and budget management.
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• A tangible passion for the planet.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Project or Programme Management Qualification (APMPMQ, Prince 2, MSP).
• Experience of relevant projects such as habitat creation/restoration, building renovations (particularly visitor facilities), multi-partner projects, community engagement. 
• Line management experience. 

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 5th Oct 2025

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from October 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Housing Support Worker

Location: Warwickshire, Dispersed Accommodation (mainly based in South Warwickshire)
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.

You will be joining the Warwickshire Dispersed Safe Accommodation service. This service will provide emergency safe accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, ‘by-and-for’ services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Housing Support Workers will work closely with the Floating Support Workers and Child Support Workers (who provide the personal support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children) to ensure that the emergency accommodation and support meets the whole range of survivors’ needs.

The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety and maintenance of emergency safe accommodation units in multiple 1–3-bedroom properties across Warwickshire. This will include the practical set up and maintenance of home furnishings and utilities in each property and the management of the cleaning and replacements required between each use of the accommodation unit.

The post holder will provide support to survivors fleeing domestic abuse around accessing housing benefit for the dispersed accommodation and support survivors with exploring and accessing move on accommodation.

The Housing Support Worker (HSW) will be responsible for ensuring that the properties will maintain Refuge’s accommodation standards and comply with all Health and Safety legislation and requirements. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 26 September 2025

Interview Date: 9 October 2025

Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £44,100 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base and/or home working.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October, 11.59 pm 

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that we are unable to accept sponsorship applications, and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.

Are you and experienced fundraiser that can hold and deliver a strategy?

We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who can work alone and confidently to shape and grow our fundraising income.

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH), we’re proud of the difference we make but we know we can’t stand still. With an ageing population and increasing demand for our services, we’re looking for a highly experienced Fundraiser Manager to help us grow our voluntary income and deepen our impact even further.

This is a pivotal role, leading the development and delivery of a sustainable fundraising strategy that supports our mission to help people love later life.

You will initially work alone as we shape and grow the team going forward. You’ll be confident and assertive in working across the different fundraising income streams and with your knowledge and experience, guide us on what we need to do next.

What You’ll Do

• Raise at least £500,000 in new money per annum, with a robust fundraising plan.
• Be an exceptional storyteller and writer, who can translate our impact into powerful cases for support across applications, campaigns and donor appeals.
• Shape the future of fundraising at AUKWSBH, advising on priorities and helping to grow the team. 

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge and expertise in all areas of raising voluntary income, knowing where to spend time and energy for an organisation of our size and location.
• Confidence and compliance of fundraising best practice, fundraising governance and law.
• The ability to work independently, with the scope and ambition to grow the fundraising function and resources over time, including the possibility of line managing staff in future.

What We’ll Offer

• An opportunity to create lasting impact across a well-loved and ambitious organisation.
• A vibrant, values-driven culture where your voice and work matters.
• A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset.
• Hybrid working, with the option to choose your main base from one of our centres (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill or Bognor Regis), with the option of home working.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

How to Apply

To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We embrace innovation (yes, AI too!), but most importantly, we want to hear your voice.

Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.

We are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.

Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.

If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.

We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know.

About the role

You will be at the forefront of establishing a centrally-located PMO to embed project excellence in a mission-driven environment, operating both strategically and hands on across the King’s Fund. Your responsibilities will include developing and embedding project management standards and governance frameworks, establishing a performance framework to understand the impact of our projects, and providing oversight and assurance for key projects and programmes.

You will engage with senior leaders and staff leading and coordinators to embed a culture of effective project delivery, lead change management and continuous improvement efforts, and act as a trusted advisor on project and programme management. Additionally, you may matrix-manage project staff or line manage a small team as the PMO grows, ensuring effective use of project management tools and systems through a cross-organisation community of practice.

About you

As an established PMO Manager, you will bring your experience in setting up PMOs and use your knowledge of a diverse range of project and programme management methodologies. You will be enthusiastic about making a difference, and are able to bring people with you in change. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience of facilitation, and influencing skills, and proven experience in managing change are essential.

About us

The King’s Fund is an independent charity working to improve people’s health. Our vision is a world where everyone can live a healthy life. Our mission is to inspire hope and build confidence for positive change. We achieve this through expert insights and original research, developing leaders and their organisations, convening, and strategic, collaborative partnerships. We are looking for someone to support us on this journey and to track and support our progress.

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 18 September at 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 29 or Tuesday 30th September. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

You will have a background of successfully securing grants from trusts and foundations within the charitable sector and have strong grant management skills, from researching prospects through to the production of compelling and successful proposals for funding. With excellent communication and writing skills you will be able to develop persuasive bids and build and steward relationships, demonstrating the impact of funders’ investment. You will be comfortable in managing a busy workload and to strict deadlines, working with our Africa and UK programmes team to achieve key targets and contributing to wider fundraising efforts, including through events and the growth of earned income streams.

 For a self-motivated individual with the drive to galvanise internal and external support and opportunities, you will help to enable and achieve our ambitions for our Africa and UK programmes. 

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Research and Programmes Coordinator role involves:

• Overseeing administrative tasks for all research projects
• Supporting the Programme Development Team Lead in management of all research projects
• Liaising with the Support Coach team to connect with facilitators/parents for data collection e.g. supporting with the running of focus groups
• Using Kids Matter’s CRM to confidently record communication with consultants and Research Assistants
• Supporting the data gathering process for all our evaluation data including maintaining data integrity by performing regular data audits and cleaning parent data ready for the Research Assistants to analyse

About you

Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and having a varied workload? Can you prioritise and manage your time effectively? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Research and Programmes Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 29th September 2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Oxford is excited to invite applications for a newly created role that will lead fundraising for its School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE). The Head of Development will be a key member of the Social Sciences Development team within Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE), who will work closely with SoGE and DAE leadership to establish a small Geography team, and to develop a fundraising strategy that serves the School’s goals and grows its philanthropic support.

SoGE is one of the foremost geography and environment university departments in the world, internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching. Geography at the University of Oxford is a large, vibrant and intellectually diverse community comprising the core academic department of the School of Geography and the Environment, its three research centres: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Transport Studies Unit (TSU) and the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE) and several geographers based elsewhere in the wider university.

This is a special opportunity to work collaboratively with academic colleagues who craft robust, imaginative and forward-looking answers to pressing questions about the environment, technology, geopolitics and socio-economic change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser who is looking to grow their career in Higher Education through a senior role combining significant fundraising with management of a small team. You will be a collaborative fundraiser with expertise in major gifts and a strong track record of securing complex philanthropic support. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be a strategic thinker and a skilled operator—communicative, adaptable, and adept at building strong, lasting relationships. Your ability to establish credibility and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success, as will be a knowledge of and passion for issues relating to the School’s work, and that of the Social Sciences more broadly. Experience in Higher Education or the charitable sector, as well as of managing staff, is desirable.  Above all, you will share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through strategic philanthropic partnerships.

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: 

· 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. 

· One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. 

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. 

· An excellent contributory pension scheme. 

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. 

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. 

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role may meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. 

Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship. 

 Application Process 

To apply, please upload: 

· A covering letter/supporting statement 

· Your CV 

· The details of two referees 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26 September 2025 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 and will be held in person in central Oxford.

The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Together, the charities Sands and Tommy’s have formed a Joint Policy Unit (JPU) focussed on achieving policy change that will save more babies’ lives during pregnancy and the neonatal period and on tackling inequalities in loss, so that everyone can benefit from the best possible outcomes.

The JPU’s mission is to secure policy change that will reduce rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term birth and neonatal death, and to work to eliminate inequalities in these outcomes.

While there is widespread agreement on the need for change to improve the safety of maternity and neonatal services, what that change looks like is not clear.  To save more babies’ lives we believe that a continued focus is required, and that governments should set new commitments to reduce perinatal mortality and preterm births, focused on matching the best-performing countries in Europe.

This role will be crucial to the continued success of the JPU unit; leading, shaping and coordinating all the unit’s work. 

We are looking for an independent and assertive problem-solver, a policy expert who can manage multiple priorities, take the initiative, lead the national conversation and is as excited as we are about taking the helm of this venture for both of our organisations.

The successful candidate will need to have a substantial track record of effectively leading and implementing national policy and influencing programmes, driving change and achieving the desired impact.

You will have considerable experience across research, data analysis, policy development, public affairs and communications.  Additionally, you will be well-versed in research and data management, including analysing complex data and evaluating policy developments.

Experience of being a member of a senior management team with successful, significant and relevant management and leadership experience is also essential.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking an organised, analytical and proactive Development Research and Operations Manager (DROM) to support the growth in fundraising activity of a busy and ambitious orchestra. The post-holder will deliver high-quality philanthropic research, pipeline and CRM management, the creation of donor briefings for individual, corporate and trust supporters, and horizon scanning for new and future opportunities. 

As the department’s research and CRM lead, the DROM will generate prospect research on those suggested by senior volunteers (Board, Development Board etc.) and those identified in our database, Tessitura. They will support fundraisers across giving streams to create engagement and cultivation plans, and act as the pipeline management champion for the team. The DROM will support fundraisers to ensure activity and contacts is logged consistently, working closely with the Head of Development to monitor KPIs, track and record income and maintain accurate donor and donation records. 

This position is central to ensuring that frontline fundraisers can focus on income generation, supported by robust operational processes, accurate data, and high-quality research. 

This role reports to the Head of Development and will work closely with the Senior Development Manager (Philanthropy) and Director of Development. The work of the Development team is actively supported by the Philharmonia’s Development Board. 

Key Responsibilities 

Research and Pipeline Development:

• Identify, qualify and research prospective major supporters, including individuals, corporates and trusts

• Prepare tailored profiles and high-quality briefings to staff and senior volunteers for meetings and events

• Maintain and refine the prospect pipeline, ensuring clear pipeline management stages and next actions for prospects

• Conduct due diligence research as required for donor engagement

• Implement improvements to pipeline management process 

• Track sector trends and philanthropic activity to inform prospecting and cultivation

CRM, Data and Insights:

• Be the Tessitura CRM and financial process (such as Direct Debits and Gift Aid) lead for the Development team, maintaining accurate, timely, and GDPR-compliant records

• Develop and implement systems, workflows and reporting tools to support a data-led fundraising approach such as in membership acquisition

• Produce regular income and pipeline reports that support departmental planning and forecasting

• Generate guest lists and attendee profiles for events

Department Operations:

• Support the Head of Development with the timely production of proposals, reports and other donor communications

• Work with the Learning and Engagement department to identify and promote opportunities that support fundraising, such as project visits, project pipeline and evaluations. 

• With colleagues, ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation for donor meetings and project visits

• Support the Head of Development and Director of Development in preparation of materials for Board, Development Board and other strategic meetings.

• Reporting and Administration:

• Support the Head of Development in regular moves management and revenue reporting across the department

• Create and maintain updated gift processing workflows including invoices, bank transfers, reconciliation and reporting

• Ensure the highest standard of data capture, financial processes and record-keeping, consistent with GDPR and best practice

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and fulfilment of donors’ accreditation and recognition requirements

• Represent the Philharmonia at events and externally when required

• Support the work of the Department and other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Understanding of different fundraising income streams and the donor cultivation cycle

• Experience of philanthropic prospect research and data analysis

• High levels of organisational skills and attention to detail

• Understanding and experience of using a CRM database (Tessitura is an advantage)

• Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including HMRC Guidelines, Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator)

• Experience in handling financial and transactional data, and producing financial reports

• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Interest in and appreciation of the arts

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role within a fundraising team from the arts and cultural sector

• Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work; understanding the opportunities and challenges in the orchestral sector – including as this relates to funding opportunities

• Experience in major fundraising campaigns

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Homelessness and Complex needs Service located in Brent.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

A Support Worker will help to enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.

The shift pattern of the role consist of: 40 hours 1 x scattered site 2 x Pound Lane Shift pro-rota 7.30-3.30 and 1.30 -9.30 shift pattern with weekends included.

What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Oversee the daily running of the service ensuring all health and safety responsibilities are met
* Raise safeguarding alerts and complete incident reports within specified timeframe
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of living standards
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with our Resettlement Officer and Brent Housing team.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
? Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
? Approachable and open behaviour
? Prefers working as part of a group or team
? Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
? Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
? Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
? Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
? Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

What you'll bring:

Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job Description

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for fundraising, communications, and community impact? Vauxhall City Farm is looking for a visionary Head of Fundraising and Engagement to shape and drive the income and engagement strategies that will support our ambitious growth as we reach our 50th anniversary in 2026. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our next five-year strategy, while leading fundraising, marketing, and events that bring our mission to life. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a purpose-driven organisation, championing innovation and impact in one of London’s leading city farms. 

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven senior leadership and stakeholder engagement experience

• A strong track record in growing income across fundraising streams

• Deep knowledge of charity fundraising, communications and marketing

• Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects

• Excellent strategic thinking and operational delivery skills

• Confidence working with Boards, funders and partners

• A collaborative, values-driven leadership style

• Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and compliance

Job Description

Job Title:Community & Events Fundraiser 

Reports to:Fundraising Manager

Location:Hybrid & Borough High Street, London SE1 (2 days a week in the office)

Salary:                £31,000 

Contract:Permanent

Hours:35 hrs per week. Office hours are 9 – 5 

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for everyone affected by a genetic and acquired bleeding disorder. 

At the Haemophilia Society (THS) we want to empower everyone affected by a bleeding disorder to live life to the full, whatever your stage in life.

One in 2,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, which are a group of conditions, including haemophilia and von Willebrand disorder, that result when the blood cannot clot properly. 

As many as a third of bleeding disorder diagnoses have no known family history and can be the result of a random gene mutation. This means a bleeding disorder diagnosis can come completely out of the blue.

THS brings together people with bleeding disorders and their families to share experiences and understand more about how to live well with a bleeding disorder. Together, we can all make a difference.

What we do:

Support each other

We understand each other. We offer advice and support from personal experience. Our growing community is there for each otherbecause we’re in it together.

Raise awareness

We rally together because every little thing we do makes a difference and gives hope to people living with a bleeding disorder.

Make a lasting difference

We influence and advocate on what matters to our community. Health and social care policy, access to treatment and much more.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary

Generous Pension Contribution Agile Working

25 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus an additional day for each year of service up to 5 years

Well located office very close to Borough Market.

About the role

We’re incredibly lucky to have a generous and dedicated community who are always looking for new ways to support our work. We are looking for a passionate fundraiser who can take ownership of our community fundraising and empower our members and supporters in their fundraising ventures. You’ll act as the face of THS for people looking to raise money in a variety of wonderful ways – ensuring they have what they need to be as successful as possible. This will include managing a number of key events such as the London Marathon, Ride London and Swim Serpentine. 

This role would be ideal for someone with 2-3 years’ experience and looking to take the next step in their fundraising career. As part of a small team, you’ll be excited about getting involved in all areas of community and events fundraising, building relationships with our members and driving our fundraising strategy forward. 

The purpose of the role is to:

Community Fundraising

·Supporting and running the community fundraising activities - engaging our centres, signing up new members, stewarding our donors, being the key point of our enquiries

·Organisation and delivery of mass participation events

·Providing guidance and supporting participants in promoting their efforts on social media

·Spotting opportunities for business development with organisations

• Provide guidance and support for supporters undertaking community fundraising and act as a key first point of call. Developing and improving the supporter journey with new materials.
• Organise and project manage events and fundraising campaigns. Add new fundraising campaigns and events to the calendar.
• Develop key materials needed to promote events and fundraising campaigns. Source case studies we can use to promote events, as well as the charity and use them in publications and socials.
• Keeping up-to-date records and giving timely recognition of donations using our CRM system
• Creating fundraising communications to encourage greater participation, working with our Communications Officer and liaising with members and volunteers. 
• Working to strict deadlines to ensure that fundraising activity is widely promoted and the success of fundraisers is celebrated to encourage greater take-up of fundraising activities. 
• Representing the charity at events hosted by community and corporate supporters. Representing the charity at services events promoting fundraising.
• Showcasing the work of the organisation and speaking confidently at events about our work to connect fundraisers to our cause and encourage fundraising.
• Developing engaging national fundraising campaigns.
• Thinking creatively, developing action plans and budgets to support national campaigns like World Haemophilia Day and TalkingRed. You will be able to understand the diverse needs and abilities of our community and create accessible fundraising initiatives that work for a geographically dispersed supporter base.
• Understanding and maintaining relationships with external suppliers for fundraising e.g. Great North Run, Just Giving, London Marathon etc. to ensure that we are abreast of any new trends and developments, or promotional opportunities.
• Working on two annual appeals, helping sourcing case studies and overseeing thanking process

Social Media

·Use our social channels to support your work 

·Monitoring social media accounts

·Keep on top of social trends particularly around fundraising 

·Creative flair to create compelling content for marketing/comms/campaigning

• Work with our Marketing Manager to develop social media to support fundraising, including promotional videos and graphics.
• Produce content for social media, e-news and the website. Adding materials to the webpage promoting other ways to support us – COTY, payroll giving, legacy and in memory giving.

Person Specification

Experience, Qualifications

Essential qualities, skills and experience

• Experience of organising and supporting events and/or community fundraising in a voluntary or paid role.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan ahead, keep records, manage deadlines, prioritise workload and maximise your use of time.
• An outgoing, enthusiastic and helpful personality.
• A creative approach to fundraising and events. 
• Great customer service skills, the ability to recognise and meet the needs of individuals and to manage expectations when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Numeracy and the ability to understand basic financial information.
• Ability to work in a team as well as to use individual initiative and judgement.

• Good level of IT literacy, including a good knowledge of standard business software, Google Suite and social media.

• A commitment to the vision and values of The Haemophilia Society
• Experience in using CRM systems.

Desirable qualities, skills and experience

• Completion of a professional fundraising programme or training course.
• An understanding of long term health conditions, their impact on patients and families, and how being affected might act as a motivation for fundraising.

·Experience of managing a charity’s accounts for fundraising suppliers like Just Giving or other fundraising sites. 

·A good knowledge of data protection (GDPR) legislation and good practice in information management.

·Well-developed IT skills with the ability to write engaging content for the website and social media.

• A good understanding of safeguarding principles when working with vulnerable people and the need for professional boundaries

·Ability to gain the trust and confidence of members and supporters.

·Excellent project planning skills and ability to work on cross-organisational projects from design to delivery.

Personal qualities

·A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals.

·Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.

·Enthusiastic and fun with drive and determination to meet targets.

·Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications and events. 

·A highly motivated, supportive and collaborative team worker. 

·Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Other requirements

• Must be prepared to occasionally travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required.
   
• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment.

The Haemophilia Society are an equally opportunity employer.