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Deputy Service Manager

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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location: This is a woman only residential site, located in Brixton (South-East London) and benefits from great transport links, including convenient access to nearby train services. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at this service. 

Salary: £30,600

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota varying 08:00 - 16:00 and 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these hours, including bank holidays as per service requirements. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

About the role

We are looking for Deputy Service Manager to join OPD HASS Women Service. HerStory House is dedicated to empowering women with the skills needed to thrive in their chosen communities, maintain independence, and build a hopeful future. Our specialised, high-support, female-only residential service is tailored for women who are likely to meet the criteria for a personality disorder diagnosis and are at risk of entering or re-entering the Criminal Justice System. 

You will provide line management and leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles to a high standard, ensuring service quality and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone compassionate and experienced in understanding the criminal justice system and offender personality disorder, someone who brings empathy, tailored support and real dedication to help each resident thrive. The role includes:

• Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
• Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
• Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
• Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
• Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. 

About you

We are an organisation that embraces differences and encourages our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We’re looking for someone who is driven to provide high-quality, effective, and person-centred support to staff, colleagues, residents, and participants. You should thrive in both team and independent settings, be confident in leading and motivating a team, and maintain high morale within the service. We value compassionate, supportive, and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now!

• Experience and understanding to support who have personality disorder
• Understanding of the Criminal Justice System
• Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
• Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Criminal Justice | Personality Disorder | Residential Service | Womens Service | Social Care | Offender Personality Disorder | Deputy Management | Residential Manager 

Senior Philanthropy Manager- Trusts and Foundations

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading charity on a fantastic senior trusts and foundations role

As a Senior Philanthropy Manager- Trusts and Foundations, you will play a key role in securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations, as well as developing and implementing strategic partnerships to drive fundraising growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the charity's mission.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive trusts and foundations strategy to secure and steward major gifts  
• Lead and develop a high preforming team
• Build and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations, identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and events
• Analyse and report on fundraising performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential trusts and foundations, identifying and pursuing new opportunities

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations and leading a team to success 
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and identify opportunities for growth
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting targets

What’s on Offer:
Salary: £52,000
2 -3 days a week in their London Office

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

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

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer who is bilingual in Welsh and English to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects in both English and Welsh.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week  

Location: Although this role is home based, the applicant should be based in Cardiff due to the regular travel across the area. There is also requirement to travel across the wider area of Wales and West of England.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 29th August 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Salary: £43,000 (including £3,000 London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Flexible, with regular travel to London
Closing date: 18^th August
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, and more

We are proud to be partnering with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to recruit a Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) to join their ambitious Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team. The Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis, and this role is a fantastic opportunity to help drive transformational change for people living with the condition.

In this role, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-value major donor relationships, securing five-figure and multi-year gifts to support the Trust’s vital work. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, Trustees, and volunteers to cultivate new prospects, deliver exceptional stewardship, and develop compelling proposals that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
• Experience designing and delivering high-impact stewardship programmes and events
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

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

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.

Please quote reference 2670HW when applying.
 

Drive Bees Abroad's growth in social followers, engagement, and individual giving through high-impact digital content and campaigns.

Whilst we are a small charity, we drive a lot of impact and have great ambition. We are looking for a communications and engagement lead who can help us with our marketing, PR, and social media presence. The communications lead will be working closely with our CEO and external partners and will be responsible for planning and executing communications campaigns to meet our annual engagement and income targets.

You should be well organised, proactive, and work well within a small team.

Responsibilities:

• Content & Social Media

  • Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, newsletters, and blog.

  • Build and maintain a content calendar aligned to campaigns and key dates.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and supporters to amplify stories.

• Digital Fundraising & Email Marketing

  • Develop and run email campaigns with strong CTAs to engage and convert.

  • Work with the CEO to plan donor-focused digital campaigns.

• Analytics & Strategy

  • Monitor growth, reach, and engagement across platforms.

  • Use insights to continuously improve strategy and content performance.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience growing a social media audience ideally for a charity, social enterprise, or purpose-led organisation.

• Exceptional written communication skills – able to distil technical project outcomes into human-centred stories that spark emotion and action. Creative flair for designing, planning and executing campaigns.

• Understanding of public fundraising campaigns and how to use digital storytelling to drive donations.

• Experience using Canva for creating eye-catching visuals (text, image, video) and content management. 

• Proficient in social media management tools, analytics (Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, LinkedIn). Able to quickly post updates and announcements during live events and fundraising periods. 

• Able to maintain a consistent voice and brand identity across channels.

Salary: £29,000 – £32,900
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Flexible and part-time considered)
Closing date: Sunday 10th August
Location: Hybrid – one day a week at the London Bridge office
Benefits: 28 days annual leave bank holidays (after one year service you have the option to buy/sell an additional week leave) Generous pension contributions, giving 2% on top of employee contribution

We are delighted to be working with Prostate Cancer UK as they search for a passionate and proactive Community Fundraising Executive to join their wonderful team.

As Community Fundraising Executive, you will play a key role within the charity’s sector-leading Events and Community Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of their DIY walking and cycling programmes and supporting individuals and groups who are fundraising in their own inspiring ways. You’ll also work alongside the Community Fundraising Manager to implement innovative campaigns, grow fundraising income, and build lasting relationships with mid- and high-value supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative and fast-paced environment, has a passion for community fundraising, and wants to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.

To be successful in the role of Community Fundraising Executive, you will need:

• Experience working in a fundraising role within the charity sector, with a focus on supporter engagement.
• Proven ability to plan and manage projects, meet KPIs, and evaluate performance.
• Creativity, collaboration, and drive to test new ideas, improve supporter journeys, and contribute to a thriving fundraising programme.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and ask to speak to Jake.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We're Hiring: Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator

£32,000- 35 hours per week

Dress for Success Greater London is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator to join our small, passionate team.

If you're a self-starter who thrives on taking initiative and loves creative problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of women across London.

About the Role

As our Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator, you'll be the backbone of our St James' Park office. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of the charity, providing essential administrative support, and playing a key role in recruiting, training, and supporting our incredible team of volunteers.

You’ll be an integral part of a small team, so the ability to take ownership and lead on tasks is crucial. We're looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can build strong relationships with both our beneficiaries, donors and our volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing daily administrative tasks to keep the office running efficiently.
* Serving as the primary point of contact for our volunteers.
* Coordinating volunteer schedules, training sessions, and events.
* Recruiting new volunteers and fostering a supportive and engaging volunteer community.
* Supporting the wider team with various projects and initiatives.

Who We're Looking For
* A proactive self-starter who doesn't wait for direction.
* A creative problem-solver who can find innovative solutions to challenges.
* An initiative-taker who is always looking for ways to improve our processes and impact.
* Someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and inspire others.
* A person who is passionate about empowering women and committed to our mission.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our office in St James' Park. If you are ready to use your skills to empower women and drive real change, we would love to hear from you.

We are working with a leading health membership organisation who are seeking a detail-driven Administrator to join their Research & Evidence Team on a temporary basis. This role will start in the second week of September, with interviews taking place on Thursday 4th September, and will run for approximately 2 months.

The Research & Evidence Team plays a vital role in delivering the organisation’s research strategy, undertaking a varied programme of work to improve health outcomes. As Administrator, you will provide critical support across projects and initiatives, ensuring all processes and activities run smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by contributing to impactful research in health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating team meetings, workstreams and small events (both online and in-person)
• Providing administrative support for committees, including minute-taking, diary management. compiling papers, and liaising with attendees and clinical leads
• Supporting the drafting, proof-reading and formatting of documents and reports
• Compiling and analysing basic data to support research projects
• Ensuring accurate records, clear communication, and smooth day-to-day operations across the team

What we’re looking for:

• Previous administration experience, ideally in a research, health, academic or membership setting
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to draft clear and professional reports
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail with proven minute-taking and proof-reading ability
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work independently as well as part of a busy team

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About the role:

This is your chance to begin a career that changes lives – starting with your own. At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe in developing new talent and giving you everything you need to thrive in the homelessness sector. As a Trainee Project Worker or Trainee Floating Support Worker, you will be part of a mission that helps people across London – in Westminster, Lewisham, Camden and Islington – move from crisis to stability and towards a life they can truly enjoy. From day one, you will be supported by experienced colleagues and immersed in a training programme designed to give you the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed.

In our supported accommodation services, you will work directly with residents, building trust, encouraging progress and providing the practical support that makes independence possible. As a Trainee Floating Support Worker, you will travel across London to meet clients in their homes and communities, tackling housing issues, supporting health and wellbeing, and helping them achieve personal goals. The work is varied, fast-paced and deeply rewarding, with every shift – whether early mornings, late evenings, weekends or bank holidays – bringing the chance to see real change happen.

With SHP, you are never on your own. You will learn from some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable people in the sector, gaining expertise in areas from housing and benefits to mental health and recovery approaches. You will see first-hand the impact of your work, from someone securing stable housing to taking their first steps into training or employment. As you progress through the Trainee Programme, your salary will increase at six and nine months, reflecting your growth and achievements. This is more than just the start of a career – it is the beginning of a journey where your skills, passion and commitment will transform the lives of homeless Londoners, while opening up a future of endless possibilities for you.

About you:

You do not need to have previous or formal experience working in the homelessness sector or in a support role. We are seeking people with transferable skills and experience gained from a varied background, who will demonstrate a commitment and passion for the work that we do. You will be ready to learn on the job and we will support you to develop your own learning and practice through a structured programme and teamwork.

We are looking for people who are creative thinkers, that are committed and motivated in inspiring our clients into leading successful lives.  In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive and engaging Trainee Programme. Involving ongoing support, trainee specific workshops and plenty of opportunity to learn on the job through formal training, reflective practice, service visits and working with experienced colleagues. The traineeship period will run up to 9 months with a possibility for a fast track at 6 months.  

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 31st August at Midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2025. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

*We are seeking to recruit a group of trainees to form a cohort starting between October - November.   

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. 

Position: Education Workshop Facilitator (Freelance Pool)

Organisation: Just Finance Foundation

Fee: Half-day rate £150. Half day usually consists of 2 x 45 minute workshops. Rate is inclusive of travel
Location: London primary schools

Application Deadline: 26 August 2025

About Us
Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is a national charity dedicated to improving financial wellbeing across the UK through financial education. JFF provides schools with innovative financial education programmes that equip the next generation with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make informed money choices.

LifeSavers is our financial education programme, delivered free to primary schools across the UK. We work directly with teachers, educators and schools to provide a wide range of curriculum linked classroom resources and practical activities to engage children with financial education from a young age.

The Role
We’re building a pool of freelance facilitators to deliver engaging, 45-minute workshops using JFF’s pre-developed content. This is a flexible, ad-hoc role perfect for educators or professionals passionate about financial literacy and working with children.

Why Join Us?

· Flexible work: workshops are scheduled in advance, and you choose which sessions you’d like to deliver

· Meaningful impact on children’s financial futures

· Full training and onboarding provided

· Competitive pay (£150 per half-day) with travel expenses included

· Work alongside supportive JFF staff and funder volunteers

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver workshops confidently using provided materials (no content creation)

· Engage pupils aged 9–11 with interactive facilitation

· Support funder volunteers assisting in sessions, ensuring they have a positive experience

· Maintain professional relationships with schools and JFF team

· Provide feedback and support evaluation processes

Requirements

· Experience working with children aged 9–11 or in an education setting

· Strong group facilitation and communication skills

· Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach

· Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one

· Interest or experience in financial education desirable

Additional Information
This role is freelance/self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax, National Insurance contributions, and any other statutory obligations related to your self-employment. Just Finance Foundation will not deduct tax or National Insurance from your fees.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering letter (max 600 words) outlining your relevant experience and approach to engaging young learners

 
Application Deadline: 26 August 2025 Interviews: Remote, week commencing 1 September 2025

Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)

14 months contract

Starting salary: £48,822 per annum

St Mary's University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities and training the next generation of doctors.

The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high-impact campaign focused on major donors and charitable trusts and we are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.

As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner - shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You'll help us build momentum with our closest supporters and ensure excellence behind the scenes.

We're looking for a confident, capable, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You will bring proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery, with the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision. You are a natural relationship-builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.

If you would like the opportunity to play a leading role in helping shape something new and make a meaningful impact in just under a year, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. 

Closing Date: 7 September at 23:00

The Charity and The Vision.    

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.    

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.    

Role Mission.  

At Scotty's, we believe every bereaved military child deserves our support. As Head of Grants, your role is to secure and manage major, long-term grant funding, maintain strong relationships with funders, and report on our impact to encourage continued support.  

I am accountable for…  

• Strategic Grant Income Growth: Developing and delivering an ambitious pipeline of grants income that not only meets but exceeds our annual agreed income budgets. Securing those multi-year, high-value grants that fuel the long-term sustainability of the charity's strategic growth and allow us to reach more families.  

• Grant Funder Relationships: Cultivating and expanding deep, long-term, and genuinely mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse portfolio of military and non-military grant-making organisations.   

• Grant Portfolio Management: Overseeing the lifecycle of all awarded grants, ensuring reporting, optimal allocation and tracking of funds (balancing restricted and unrestricted to best serve our families), and administrative oversight to maintain high standards of compliance and transparency which our funders expect and deserve.  

• Impactful Storytelling and Application Development: Translating Scotty's heartfelt mission and profound impact into compelling, donor-centric narratives and high-quality proposals that truly stand out from the crowd. We want to demonstrate our social value and inspire significant, transformative investment.  

• Best practice grant management: Championing the very best practices in grant fundraising, positioning Scotty's as a charity of choice for major grant-makers.  

• Financial Stewardship & Forecasting: Providing regular, insightful forecasting of our grants pipeline (using Salesforce) and working with the Finance Team to ensure funds are being correctly used and logged - so we always know where we stand.  

I am responsible for:  

• Grant Strategy & Planning: Developing and implementing the grants strategy with a comprehensive, rolling programme of grant applications that are perfectly aligned with our charity’s strategic plans and agreed annual budget. We'll be focusing on securing those larger, transformative grants that make a real difference to starting each year with a higher percentage of funding already secured.  

• Funder Research & Identification: Proactively researching and identifying new, high-potential funding opportunities that truly resonate with Scotty's mission and strategic priorities. This means using industry best practices and relationship building to find our perfect partners.  

• Proposal Development & Submission: Leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, persuasive grant applications. This involves crafting compelling narratives from the heart, developing robust budgets factoring in overheads, and ensuring timely submission.   

• Relationship Management & Stewardship: Building and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with both our existing and prospective funders. This means regular, personalised communication, sharing impactful updates and acting as a Scotty’s ambassador at funder events and meetings.  

• Grant Management & Reporting: Meticulously managing all stages of awarded grants, including careful financial tracking (using Salesforce), ensuring we always adhere to grant agreements, and compiling comprehensive, insightful end-of-project reports that truly demonstrate our impact and foster continued support.  

• Internal Collaboration: Working closely with our Families team, Finance Team, Comms Team and Fundraising Team to identify funding needs, gather powerful impact data, and ensure seamless delivery and awareness of all grant-funded activities. We work to weekly transparent Success Measures (3 key agreed metrics which help show we’ve had a great week and give leading and lagging indicators on how we’re doing), monthly and quarterly budget targets and short, daily and weekly team huddles to share good news, keep our culture forefront and ensure we can best support each other and deliver for the charity.  

• Pipeline Management & Forecasting: Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of grant opportunities, regularly tracking progress, and providing accurate forecasting to help us make smart, strategic decisions for our future.   

• Data Management: Ensuring all grant funding information, relationships, and communications are accurately inputted and updated on our charity’s CRM database (Salesforce). Keeping things tidy and organised is key for good governance.  

• Grants landscape: Staying abreast of the trends and developments in the grants and trusts sector, identifying new approaches and opportunities to enhance Scotty's fundraising efforts and keep us ahead of the curve.  

• Team Support: Providing a helping hand with administrative support to other areas of the charity if required. We're all good team players here at Scotty's, and we always support each other.  

3-Month Goals:  

• Onboarding & Immersion: Dive deep and achieve a comprehensive understanding of Scotty’s operating system (The Scotty’s OS), our values, our behaviours, our mission, and the significant impact we have. This will happen through intro meetings with everyone on the team and a tailored onboarding program.  

• Grant Portfolio Audit & Handover: Conduct an audit of our existing grant portfolio, reviewing active grants, reporting schedules, and our funder relationships. We'll begin the handover process for existing relationships with the Head of Fundraising, ensuring a smooth transition.  

• Funder Engagement & Feedback: Reach out and initiate contact with at least 5 key existing funders. This is about listening, gathering their valuable feedback, understanding their priorities, and beginning to build those personal, trusting rapports.  

• Pipeline Initiation: Identify and qualify a minimum of 5 new potential grant-making organisations. We'll prioritise those who truly align with Scotty's mission and have the capacity for significant, multi-year funding – our future partners.  

6-Month Goals:  

• Income Target Ownership: Take full, enthusiastic ownership of ensuring we are on track to hit our existing grant budget lines. You'll provide regular and accurate forecasting, keeping us all informed and confident.  

• Relationship Deepening: Strengthen relationships with at least 5 key funders, leading to demonstrable progress towards increased or renewed multi-year support.  

• New Grant Acquisition: Secure at least 2 new grants of significant value (e.g. £10k+) from previously untapped funders, showcasing your success in converting those pipeline opportunities into real impact.  

• Strategic Grant Mapping: Develop a comprehensive grant funding strategy, outlining key target areas, funder tiers, and a detailed timeline for our major applications for the next 12-18 months.   

• Impact Reporting Enhancement: Collaborate internally to refine and enhance our reporting mechanisms. We want to ensure our data is readily available and tells the most compelling story for our funder reports.  

9-Month Goals:  

• Multi-Year Grant Success: Secure at least one new multi-year grant partnership with an annual income of £50k+, truly demonstrating your ability to unlock larger, sustained funding that makes a lasting difference.  

• Pipeline Expansion & Value: Add £100k+ of new, qualified grant fundraising opportunities to our pipeline each month, always with a keen eye on those high-value prospects.  

• Income Exceedance: Be on track to exceed the annual grant fundraising target, demonstrating strong performance and strategic growth that helps more bereaved military families.  

• Innovation & Best Practice: Introduce at least one innovative approach or best practice (e.g. involving AI) to our grant fundraising strategy. This could be a new, heartwarming cultivation event, a bespoke reporting format, or a new research methodology – anything that helps us grow.  

• Personal Development & Leadership: Review your personal development needs and opportunities, actively seeking ways to enhance your leadership in the grants sector and contribute to the wider fundraising team's success. We believe in growing together.  

Essential Criteria  

• Proven experience in charity grant management.  

• Strategic planning: Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate grant strategies that align with the charity’s mission and objectives.  

• Financial acumen: Competence in budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting for grant programmes.  

• Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with funders, beneficiaries, partners, and internal teams.  

• Analytical and decision-making ability: Skilled in assessing applications, monitoring outcomes, and making evidence-based decisions.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication: Ability to produce clear reports, guidance, and correspondence tailored to a variety of audiences.  

• Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  

Desirable Criteria  

• Sector-specific experience: Prior work within children’s bereavement, military-related charities, or with vulnerable children and families.  

• Evaluation and impact measurement: Familiarity with monitoring and evaluating the impact of grant programmes, including data analysis and reporting.  

• Policy development: Experience in developing or reviewing grant-making policies and procedures.  

• Public speaking: Confident in representing the charity at external events, conferences, or media opportunities.  

  

Additional Information  

• The role may require occasional evening or weekend work  

• Enhanced DBS check required  

• Travel will be required to events and team training days  

The Scotty’s Way  

At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:   

1. Families Come First  

1. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP  

1. Love What You Do  

1. Remember, Every Day  

Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.  

The application window for this role has been extended and will close on Friday the 5th of September 2025.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.   

We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.   

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.  

The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading gynaecological cancer charity. Our aim is to prevent gynae cancers from developing in the first place, but if they do develop, we want to make sure they’re detected early so more people survive their diagnosis.

The role of Finance Officer is critical to our success, working across all parts of the charity to support our life-saving work in cancer prevention.

This role is central to supporting our programmes and fundraising teams delivering to the highest standards. Specific tasks include processing all income accurately and promptly, so donors can be thanked for their donations, as well as raising invoices and managing expenses. This role serves as the first port of call for finance queries across the charity. 

Salary: £31,022 starting salary (salary range will increase to a maximum of £33,699 via the length of service) per annum pro rata plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum pro rata.

Contract: Fixed Term, one-year contract until 30 September 2026.

Hours: Part-time/28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: Any Refugee Action Office – London, Birmingham, Bradford, or Manchester. We will consider UK-based hybrid working options. 

Closing date to apply for the role: 23.59 on 8 September 2025

*Please read carefully, the information below on how to apply for this role

Please read carefully before applying for this role:

Applications for this role are only* open to people who identify as having lived experience of forced displacement due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses

(This also includes British nationals living/working overseas who have been forced to leave due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses)

*Current Refugee Action employees with and without lived experience are eligible to apply.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our Campaigns and Fundraising teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills across campaigns, public affairs and community engagement.

As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will coordinate our Speakers Community project, delivering talks about refugee rights to schools, universities and groups across the UK. You will develop plans for recruiting more grassroots campaigners to our team, and deliver excellent stewardship to our campaigners and fundraisers. You will also support with the delivery of campaigning events and with our public affairs work.

Working across the Campaigns and Fundraising teams, you will be fundamental in helping us to shift the narrative around people seeking safety in the UK to create a welcoming and anti-racist society.

This role is funded by the Aziz Foundation – it is only open to someone with lived experience of forced displacement, who can demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting Muslim communities and long-term commitment to community/ societal development.

To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:

•  Experience delivering supporter care to campaigners or fundraisers with proven ability to communicate with volunteers, supporters and campaigners in a friendly and engaging manner
• Able to write compelling and engaging copy
• Experience in grassroots campaigning and community organising
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide logistical and administrative support.
• Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
• Effective time manager who can work well to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills to help develop and deliver campaign events.
• Ability to collaborate and work supportively and effectively within a team.
• Able to work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Interest in campaigning and advocacy work.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of different cultures.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it. 

 For further details and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8 September 2025

Interviews: 23 September 2025 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Immigration Salary List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.