Event jobs

We are looking for a Sector Development Lead to drive growth and impact in the primary education sector at a pivotal moment for the Leadership Skills Foundation.

 This newly created role comes at an exciting time: we’re expanding our programmes, deepening partnerships, and rolling out a refreshed brand.

You’ll play a key role in helping us reach more young people and maximise our impact.

As Sector Development Lead, you’ll lead income generation and customer growth in the primary sector. From designing integrated sales and marketing strategies to delivering outreach and events, you’ll champion our offer and act as a trusted sector voice - shaping offers that meet the needs of schools, empower learners, and delight our customers.

We’re seeking someone with experience in sales, sector development, or programme growth, with a proven ability to achieve ambitious targets. You’ll bring creativity and confidence in delivering outreach campaigns across both digital and in-person channels, underpinned by a strong understanding of the UK education system, particularly with insight into the primary sector.

Thriving on building relationships and influencing stakeholders, you’ll use data and insights to inform decisions and adapt approaches. Alongside these skills, you’ll be a collaborative team player and a compelling storyteller, able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery as well as passion for creating meaningful opportunities for young people.

If you’re an experienced development professional who thrives on spotting opportunities and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

Role purpose:

Drive the growth of the primary education sector, leading on centre acquisition, income generation, and customer experience.

Develop and deliver integrated sales and marketing strategies, including digital lead generation, network development, key segment outreach, and data-led campaign planning.

Act as the sector lead, using insight to shape positioning, monitor market maturity, and influence internal and external strategy for long-term impact.

Key responsibilities:

Planning

Shape and deliver the Primary Sector Development Plan.

Sales & growth delivery

• Drive income and centre growth targets across all relevant programmes.
• Develop tailored acquisition and conversion strategies by segment, including cold outreach, warm lead nurture, events, and campaigns.
• Track and report against sector income targets, centre growth metrics, lead conversions, and ROI using dashboards and data analysis.

Marketing and lead generation

• Design and test sector-wide digital campaigns in collaboration with marketing teams and, where relevant, external agencies.
• Manage audience segmentation, personalised journeys, email marketing, and paid social media campaigns targeting school leaders, MATs, and parents.
• Plan and deliver events related to the Primary sector and represent the organisation externally when required.
• Contribute towards content strategy across case studies, impact stories, webinars, and sector PR/editorial opportunities as required.

Customer Experience (CX) & retention

• Lead on sector-specific centre onboarding, retention strategies, and cross-sell pathways.
• Be responsible for mapping and reviewing the customer journey, reducing friction for customers, and removing internal barriers.
• Develop Customer Experience led comms plans to ensure consistent, high-quality touchpoints that support relationship building and long-term value.

Collaborate across teams and support innovation

• Contribute to team planning meetings, training sessions, and department-wide initiatives.
• Support the induction of new team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team culture.
• Be an engaged member of the Engagement and Marketing Directorate and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Business Development. 

 Skills, experience, and knowledge

 Essential 

• Proven experience leading sales, sector development, or programme growth.
• Experience in designing and delivering multi-channel marketing or outreach plans, ideally across digital and in-person formats.
• Demonstrable success in achieving income and acquisition targets within a complex stakeholder environment.
• An understanding of education systems in the UK, particularly the primary sector.
• Experience of working on your own initiative, taking a pro-active approach to your work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of presentation skills to external stakeholders.
• Experience of data management and analysing insight to inform decision making.
• An ability to network, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes comprehensively to support customer interaction and information presentation.
• An ability to prioritise your workload and focus on importance of tasks.

Desired

• Experience with campaign management tools and marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager).
• Experience working directly with or selling into primary schools, MATs, or local authorities.
• Strong understanding of the UK primary education landscape, including MATs, independent schools, and local authority priorities.
• Understanding of education inspectorate frameworks, and how they impact school decision-making.
• An understanding of awarding body function and responsibilities.

Project Officer 

Dartmoor Devon

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 02RECa

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Dartmoor National Park Authority office with the flexibility to work from home

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Project Officer for Dartmoor, you will deliver the Bike It Moor project, which forms part of the Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes (DDL) programme. You will work in partnership and collaboration with other the DDL partners, who are also delivering projects as part of DDL, to accomplish shared objectives and targets. The DDL programme is led by Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) and made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to offer this exciting new role.

You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities in the project areas, developing and delivering fun, engaging and innovative activities and events. These will be inclusive and promote and enable all forms of active travel (walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling) to school. 

You will plan and deliver practical skills (like cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance and led walks and rides), information events (such as assemblies, drop-in sessions, pop up stands), competitions, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. You will also plan and deliver day and overnight cycling and walking experiences, giving pupils the opportunity to explore and enjoy the local green landscape, immerse pupils in the natural heritage of the area.

You will report directly to the local Project Manager and will recruit, train and support local volunteers on the project, as well as engaging with project officers across the South region and the UK.

Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS is required to be completed by the successful person. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected.

ABOUT YOU

You should have experience of working with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds and be able to adapt your approach to meet varying needs. You must demonstrate evidence of planning and delivering engaging and interactive group workshops and activity sessions, as well as experience of events planning.

You will have experience of delivering successful behaviour change projects, ideally with a physical activity focus, and have an understanding of community based or environmental projects.

You will be a skilled communicator, with the ability to connect with different audiences ranging from children, parents, school staff and the wider community.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 09 November 2025.   
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 17 November 2025
• We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest. 

Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together

PLEASE NOTE: We are actively interviewing. We are scheduling interviews as applications come in.  We are ready to hire as soon as we find the right person.  Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and implement public affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning strategies.
• Manage and mentor a small team. 
• Build relationships with policymakers, MPs, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen evidence through research, collaborations, and partnerships.
• Support funding applications, partnership development, and income generation.
• Monitor public affairs and policy developments and advise on strategic opportunities.

Person Specification:
 

• Proven experience in Public Affairs, policy, advocacy, and campaigning.
• Experience managing staff or consultants.
• Event management and income generation experience desirable.
• Strong partnership, research, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to equality, social justice, and Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish communities.

We encourage applicants from Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Travellers with the relevant skills to apply 
 

Looking for an immediate start.

We are the leading infrastructure organisation supporting the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Bromley. Our Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in connecting individuals and organisations, promoting volunteering, and building stronger communities.

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Volunteer Development Manager to lead and grow our Volunteer Centre. You’ll manage a small team and work closely with the Chief Executive to deliver high-quality volunteering services across the borough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of volunteering in Bromley, working with local communities, businesses, and voluntary organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Manage and develop the Volunteer Centre, identifying service gaps and creating new projects. 
• Promotion & Engagement: Champion volunteering across Bromley, with a focus on young people and underrepresented groups. 
• Volunteer Support & Brokerage: Coordinate online, telephone, and face-to-face support services. 
• Training & Capacity Building: Deliver training on volunteer management and best practices.
• Partnerships & Contracts: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage relevant contracts. 
• Monitoring & Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CEO, trustees, and funders. 
• Advocacy: Represent Community Links Bromley at events and forums.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. This post is by application only.

We are working with Dogs for Good who are seeking a new Campaigns Partner.

Dogs for Good is a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved.

The new Campaigns Partner will create simple, easy campaigns that anyone can join. Think local dog walks, coffee mornings, school talks, poster trails, library displays and quick volunteering. You will set up ways to connect using links, forms, and print. You’ll manage all this data in our system and share reports with the team. You will enjoy practical ideas, neat ways of working and tidy data.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in running public or community campaigns or events.
• Confidence with forms, spreadsheets and a database (D365 training provided)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels including volunteers and external partners.
• Comfortable around dogs and dog-friendly events.

A background in charity or education is desirable, basic reporting (Excel) would be an advantage.

Please note that this role will require occasional working unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) and a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel. A basic DBS check will be required.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Head Office in Banbury (The Frances Hay Centre) / hybrid working policy in place. Remote working considered.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

However, applications are being reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Guided by universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, the Charity is growing community fundraising to increase impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition 

Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days

Hybrid - Midlands base with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/Midlands); occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office

£28,000-£34,000 per annum (FTE)

The Community Fundraising Lead will recruit, inspire and support volunteers, delivering sustainable income growth while balancing hands-on fundraising with the development of long-term initiatives. Working closely with Marketing and Income Generation teams, you will collaborate on projects, cultivate pipelines and develop leads to maximise fundraising activity and donor acquisition across communities, groups and local businesses.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will implement a community fundraising strategy across diverse networks; designing engaging activities, stewarding supporters, and leveraging national campaigns and events. You'll champion excellent supporter care, build visibility for Life in local settings, and use data and insights to evaluate performance and scale what works.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious, proactive relationship-builder with experience of community or volunteer-led fundraising. You'll bring creativity and confidence engaging people at all levels, a track record of delivering against income targets, and the organisational skills to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards of compliance and supporter experience. Alignment with the Charity's values and mission is essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Director

Overview

At our sanctuary (Finsbury Park, North London) for those in suicidal crisis, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 4-night stay at our non-medical, family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and staff team support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience.

Our values - trust, respect, openness, empathy, non-judgement, equity - are paramount in all our thoughts and actions.

The Role and Responsibilities

The role of “The Director” is to lead the charity ‘hands-on’ in the delivery of its unique 24/7 crisis service, to be responsible for the charity’s business functions, and to build and sustain a culture of relationships with staff, volunteers, funders, and other stakeholders that exemplify Maytree’s values day to day.

A full-time position requiring visibility and some flexibility of hours to accommodate evening or weekend events, and occasional gaps in cover.

Responsibilities as "The Director" ;

• Report and be accountable to the Co-Chairs and Trustees.
• Collaborate with Co-Chairs in formulation of strategy and business plans/goals.
• Take ownership of the Maytree model as established by the Trustees, in collaboration with the staff team of Lead Befrienders.
• Responsible for delivery of the model including its culture and values, and for commitment and achievement of goals.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operational team of “Lead Befrienders”, overseeing their responsibilities for referrals, assessments, and befriending of guests, and their guidance and support of Volunteer Befrienders. This includes oversight of reflective practice and professional supervision.
• Responsible for managing house administration, volunteer resources, fundraising, finance, IT support, media/external relations, and the recruitment of appropriate staff where necessary.

Person specification

Essential

• Passionate commitment to and understanding of Maytree’s model, its vision, culture and values.
• Resilient and resourceful, comfortable to take, hold and contain risk.
• Prior training in a mental health profession and/or significant experience as a volunteer working with/befriending the suicidal.
• Natural qualities of compassion, empathy, calm, containment; a good listener.
• General management experience covering business functions.
• Leadership skills: team player, collaborative style of trust, openness, support.
• Excellent communication skills in multiple contexts, e.g. with funders, referral partners, external events.

Desirable

• Qualification in psychotherapy, psychoanalytic understanding, or some academic background and interest in mental health.
• Experience in working with, training and supervising volunteers.
• Corporate Governance.
• Fundraising.
• Established networks in suicide prevention, NHS, third sector, funders.
• Experience addressing audiences at conferences, media, and fundraising events.

We encourage applications from the BAME and LGBTQ+ communities and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

# Director # Strategic Director # Mental Health # Suicide Prevention

About us

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. 

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.

Job Title: North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead

Contract: Fixed term to 1st January 2029

Contract Type: Part time

Hours per week: 28 hours per week

Location: Kent community based, including Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale

Salary: £27,000 FTE

Closing date: Thursday 4th November

Interview date: Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10th November

About the role

Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The North-West Kent Infant Feeding Regional Lead is a vital role that will ensure the smooth delivery of the NCT Infant Feeing Peer Support service within their region. Building strong relationships with local stakeholders to embed NCT peer support within the Infant Feeding referral pathway.

Your role will include: 

· Providing line management and support to the NCT Infant Feeding Peer Support staff and volunteer team within your region.

· Engage with underrepresented communities through networking with other local organisations.

· Working with and supporting peer supporters to carry out their role.

· Managing peer support rotas for place based community support within your region.

·  Responding to referrals and signposting to health professionals as and where required.

About you

· Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support.

· Have experience in motivating teams and managing volunteers

· Experience of working alongside health professions.

· Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus.

· Have worked within or have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the North-West Kent area.

Our Benefits – What we offer you

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

· 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)

· Pension matched up to 5%

· Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle

· Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more

· Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting

· Life Assurance for peace of mind

· Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts

· Blue Light discount card

At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you.  Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special!

How to apply

Visit our website for details on how to apply

As Connector and Speaker, you will be a welcoming host, creating meaningful relationships and experiences that show people God’s transforming mission in tough places.

You will make an impact by connecting with new churches and supporters, building lasting partnerships, and designing events that inspire, energise, and leave a lasting impression. Through your storytelling, presentations, and personal warmth, you will help people feel included, valued, and part of something bigger.

If you are someone who loves connecting with people, enjoys hosting and presenting, and thrives on bringing energy, creativity, and care to every interaction, this could be the perfect role for you.

Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.

Hours: Full-time or part-time (22.5 hours/week or more), permanent.

Location: Home-based with regular travel for church and community events, including at evenings and weekends. Requirement to attend regular team meetings in Oxford.

Salary: £33,000-£39,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

To apply, please follow the directions on our website.

• Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 October 2025 5pm.
• After reviewing applications, we'll invite shortlisted candidates to complete two short psychometric assessments. These help us better understand how you work and think. Candidates who are a strong match will then be invited to interview.
• Interviews will take place Friday 14 November, in Oxford.

This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.

Team: Branch Support Unit

Location:  Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Hybrid working)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (very occasional weekend working may be required)

Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

• Deliver proactive operational and administrative support to Volunteer Teams, Centres, and regional Operations staff, managing communications, enquiries, and departmental processes
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment drives, events, and with charity policies, while facilitating cat relocations and centre visits
• Lead on organising meetings and events, sourcing cost-effective venues, managing logistics, and supporting project implementation across regional teams

About the Branch Support Unit team:

• We sit within the Central Operations team
• Our day-to-day work includes; maintaining branch information on the database; arranging events lottery licenses, PetPlan, cat relocations, NCC visits and processing Annual Returns; supporting Operations staff with projects and collating and dispatching mail outs to Volunteer Teams and centres
• We currently have a team of 9

What we’re looking for in our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

•  Administration experience preferably within an office environment
• A customer service background with experience interacting with members of the public
• Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressur
• A confident communicator, particularly using the telephone
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
• Able to travel away from home with some overnights

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 30th October 2025

Virtual interview date: 10th, 11th & 13th November

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview & Task via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to make a difference in their communities?

Do you believe in the power of volunteering to build confidence, skills, and stronger local networks?

Can you create exciting and meaningful volunteering opportunities that inspire 16–25-year-olds across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and organised individual to lead our Young Volunteers programme. You’ll be the driving force behind engaging young people, working closely with schools, youth groups, and voluntary organisations to connect them with impactful volunteer roles.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll build partnerships, deliver outreach events, and help shape a more inclusive volunteering landscape. You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious charity committed to empowering the voluntary sector and involving communities in positive change.

About you
You’ll really understand the value of volunteering and have experience promoting, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. As a people person with excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be confident building strong, professional relationships with a wide range of partners – especially young people and community organisations.

You’ll be experienced in organising events and training workshops, enthusiastic about youth engagement, and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

What we can offer in return

In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.

Location: Home based, in either Suffolk or London
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) or part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held week commencing 24 November 2025

Interviews will be held, in person at our Peterborough office week commencing 1 December 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are recruiting a fundraising manager to be responsible for stewarding and cultivating a major supporter to deliver a bespoke charity of the year partnership and a portfolio of community and special events that generates income for their family fund. In this role you will strengthen engagement, drive income, have a creative flair that will deliver memorable fundraising experiences to an influential regional network through a number of activities including runs, walks and gala dinners.

This role sits within our Community and Events team. The team bring together and inspires individuals, families and communities to support the work of Kidney Research UK. They deliver an exciting and diverse portfolio of fundraising activity from physical challenges, to bake sales, to online activities. They’re dedicated to connecting with both new and existing supporters, helping them raise funds, spread awareness, and build a lasting network of #TeamKidney hero's!

You will have proven experience in managing a portfolio of fundraising or special events within a charity or corporate space with experience managing budgets, negotiating suppliers, and monitoring financial performance. In addition, you will have excellent relationship building and communication skills across a range of stakeholders, with exceptional project management and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail. You will need a full driving licence, with access to a car for attending meetings and events.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: Community Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Charity Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Fundraising and Events Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Community and Events Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Programme Officer

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Programme Officer to work with a small friendly team, supporting the delivery of high-impact events and citizen science programmes connecting people with nature.

Position: Programme Officer

Location: Office based Bristol

Salary: £27,500 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time considered, minimum 30 hours)

Contract: 1 year fixed term – potential for extension depending on funding

Closing Date: 17 November 2025 at 6:00am

Interviews: First stage 21 November (online), second stage 3 December (in person)

About the Role

As Programme Officer, you’ll play a key part in delivering a varied and inspiring events programme that engages thousands of people each year. Working closely with colleagues, partners and volunteers, you’ll help bring flagship events to life, including the Festival of Nature, Wild Summit and Communicate conference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events for both public and professional audiences
• Contributing to the development and coordination of citizen science programmes
• Handling event administration, including ticketing and logistics
• Liaising with partners, contributors, volunteers and attendees
• Supporting communication and marketing activities
• Coordinating volunteer recruitment, support and management
• Gathering data and supporting evaluation and reporting for funders and partners

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, well organised and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll enjoy variety in your role and be happy to get stuck in to make things happen.

You don’t need to have worked in the environmental or charity sector before. We’re more interested in your ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly and confidently, and work effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders. If you’re a great communicator who loves bringing people together and making things happen, we want to hear from you.

You will have:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence communicating with partners, volunteers and the public
• Experience using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems
• Experience supporting events or working in a busy, public-facing environment
• The ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong teamwork skills

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience coordinating volunteers
• An interest in environmental and wildlife issues
• Familiarity with citizen science projects

About the Organisation

This charity brings together a network of partners across research, media, policy and conservation to connect people with the natural world. Through major events, citizen science programmes and sector-wide initiatives, they engage thousands of people each year to inspire action for nature.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Events Assistant, Programme Coordinator, Events Administrator, Community Engagement Officer, Project Support Officer, Communications Assistant. #INDNFP

If you’re excited by the idea of working on events that inspire action for nature, this is a great opportunity to join a small, passionate team making a big impact!

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

Stepping Stones is a small, local charity based in Southwark, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live more connected, creative and fulfilling lives. We believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, valued, and able to express themselves, and that community, creativity, and consistency are key to making that possible. Each week, we run a range of inclusive activities, including music, dance, art, gardening, drama and digital skills. Our sessions offer a fun, safe, welcoming environment where adults with learning disabilities can build friendships, grow in confidence, explore their creativity and feel a true sense of belonging. Many of our learners face social isolation, anxiety, or barriers to taking part in mainstream services. Stepping Stones provides a vital bridge of a consistent community space where people are encouraged, included, and celebrated. 

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive person to join us as our new Activities and Volunteer Coordinator. This is a hands-on, people-focused role. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our weekly sessions running smoothly, supporting facilitators, welcoming learners, managing session admin and planning community events like our summer show and Christmas party. You’ll also take the lead on developing our volunteer programme by recruiting, inducting and supporting the amazing people who give their time to help make Stepping Stones such a special place.

You’ll be supported by our Charity Manager and work closely with a small, passionate team who care deeply about inclusion, wellbeing and creativity.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with community groups and adults with learning disabilities (or similar settings)

• Are friendly, organised and calm under pressure

• Know how to manage volunteers with empathy and clarity

• Understand safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice

• Are confident with admin, registers and MS Office programmes.

What we offer:

• A values-led, community-based charity where you can really make a difference

• A part-time, term-time role that could work around other commitments

• A supportive team and space to grow with the role

• Strong potential for extension beyond the first year