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In your role as the Recruitment & Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and The Children's Trust policies and procedures. You will actively collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organisation to guarantee that we attract, recruit, and retain exceptional candidates who can assist us in our ongoing transformation

The Recruitment & Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of the organisation while ensuring that all recruitment activities comply with legal requirements and align with the organisation's values and objectives. This role involves the development and implementation of recruitment strategies that meet the evolving demands of the organisation, promote its unique opportunities, and enhance the employee value proposition.

The Recruitment and Compliance Team oversee the recruitment of our staff (permanent and bank), trustees, volunteers, consultants and agency staff.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

• Responsible for creating effective recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of high-quality candidates suitable for various roles within the organisation.
• Oversees the entire recruitment cycle, from job postings to candidate selection, ensuring the process is efficient and effective.
• Ensure that all recruitment activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal policies, by staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and ensuring the organisation’s practices align with them.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers and staff involved in the recruitment process, ensuring their understanding of and compliance with legal and policy requirements.
• Track recruitment metrics and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and compliance measures.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders within the organisation to understand their recruitment needs and ensure alignment with the overall goals of the organisation.
• Ensure that recruitment processes promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion, while maintaining high standards for candidate experience
• Enhance the overall candidate experience to attract and retain top talent
• Develop and implement proactive forward looking recruitment strategies (Including Employee Value Proposition, early entry career pathways and direct recruitment/ brand marketing)
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates/volunteers to onboarding, driving the focus on continuous evolution and change of the service
• Develop and implement compliance programmes.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of People & Culture, to support the effective management of the centralised Recruitment budget
• Lead the streamlining of recruitment and compliance processes through the adoption of digital solutions

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the upcoming major capital projects at the National Gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major capital project that will have a lasting impact on the Gallery’s future.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex capital projects and a strong understanding of heritage environments and design quality.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for up to 36 months. The role is primarily on-site (4–5 days per week), with some flexibility. Full attendance will be required during key project phases.

For more information, please refer to the attached job pack and explore the benefits we offer.

Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement.

We are seeking a practical, well-organised, and solutions-focused Site and Operations Manager to support the smooth running, safety, and day-to-day operations of this unique heritage site.

This role is one of two complementary part-time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to ensure a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming site for visitors, volunteers, hirers, and contractors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of caring for a historic
building, managing operations, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so that visitors enjoy the best possible experience.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience in site, facilities, operations, heritage, or venue management
• is practical, organised, calm under pressure, and good at problem-solving
• can manage contractors, maintenance schedules, safety compliance, and operational processes
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working in a small organization

Working pattern:
20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.

Purpose

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll drive innovation and oversee the delivery of high quality services that empower students to thrive. You will lead the membership facing services and staff including the Advice Service, Opportunities team and Student Voice team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of our membership facing services (Advice Service, Opportunities ad Student Voice).
• Operationally manage team leaders and staff fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and proactivity.
• Utilise data, research and feedback to identify student trends and introduce new interventions and initiatives.
• Oversee democratic processes, representation structures, and feedback mechanisms to amplify student perspectives and drive positive change.
• Developed policies and processes to enhance services and oversee an operational budget for the membership services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Variety is looking for a Social Media Officer to join our Fundraising and Marketing team. Reporting to the PR and Communications Manager, the role will be vital in positioning Variety as a highly impactful charity and supporting our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

You will be responsible for creatively growing our social media channels to increase engagement and reach new audiences. This includes content planning and ensuring our channels reflect Variety’s campaigns, programmes and brand. You’ll lead on community management and play a key role in developing and maintaining the charity’s content library.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create integrated social media plans and support live coverage from our wide range of fundraising and cause-led events. You’ll have opportunities to attend events and work directly with the children and families we support, helping to bring their stories to life.

Highly organised and creative, you will be confident in adapting content for different channels, ensuring it is delivered in the right format, tone and style for each audience.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who regularly work from our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.

This role will require a DBS check.

ABOUT VARIETY

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn) and engage with audiences, including Variety ambassadors.

● Keep the social media schedule up to date (using Hootsuite) with consistent posting and avoiding clashes by planning in advance.

● Create engaging content that aligns with our overall mission by interviewing beneficiaries, creating graphics on Canva and filming reels and videos.

● Ensure social media content is child-centric and accessible.

● Attend events to capture social media content (these will always be pre-agreed in advance).

● Undertake analysis of social media outputs to ensure content is engaging and effective and then shape future content based on learnings.

● Community management of our social media channels, responding to posts and engaging with followers.

● Keep up to date with the industry by horizon scanning the charity sector and social media generally for the latest trends.

● Support the PR and Communications Manager as needed.

● Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising and communications strategy.

● Any other duties as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

● Experience with Canva, Hootsuite and all social media platforms.

● Experience planning and scheduling social media content for a charity or similar organisation.

● Excellent copywriting skills.

● Experience using social media analytics tools.

● Understanding of GDPR and consent.

● Enthusiastic, organised and a creative self-starter.

● Understanding of the latest trends, technologies and standards in social media.

Desirable

● Experience of working with children or young people.

● Experience editing videos and photos.

● Experience interviewing beneficiaries.

● Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.

● Experience working for a charity.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

25 days holiday pro-rata (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra two days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday (pro-rata).

• Pension ER contribution 7%
• Life Assurance 4% of annual salary
• Company sick pay scheme
• Medicash scheme

Department: Fundraising and Marketing

Reporting to: PR and Communications Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (based on experience) pro rata

Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working)

Contract: Part-time, permanent

Working hours: 14 hours per week, flexible and hours to be arranged with Line Manager

Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on 2 January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12 January. 

We expect demand for this role to be high and will be shortlisting as applications arrive and suggest early submission.  Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.  We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Philanthropy Manager

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-led fundraiser to drive major donor and legacy giving for a growing and ambitious charity.

Position: Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £40,000

Location: Hybrid, with weekly office day in Kennington, London SE11

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 7 January 2026

Interview Dates: 15 January (online) and 22 January (in person)

About the Role

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will lead the day-to-day delivery of major donor fundraising and help grow legacy giving. Working closely with the Development Director, senior leaders and trustees, you will oversee the major donor pipeline, build strong and meaningful relationships, and deliver personalised supporter experiences that inspire long term commitment.

You will line manage the Philanthropy Officer and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to plan and deliver events, develop compelling donor communications and support data driven insight into supporter behaviour and opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of major donor prospects and supporters
• Developing tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
• Planning and delivering high quality donor events and engagement activities
• Leading on legacy giving development, communications and stewardship
• Researching new prospects and preparing donor briefings
• Overseeing due diligence processes and ensuring compliance with fundraising standards
• Producing regular reports to support income forecasting and pipeline management
• Coaching, motivating and developing the Philanthropy Officer
• Supporting the implementation of improved CRM and data systems

About You

As Philanthropy Manager you will be confident, organised and proactive, with strong relationship management skills and the ability to communicate impact with clarity and warmth. You will be motivated by building meaningful supporter relationships and delivering exceptional experiences.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong background in major donor or individual giving fundraising
• Experience securing five or six figure gifts
• Ability to manage pipelines and donor journeys using CRM systems
• Experience planning and delivering donor cultivation events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, trustees and colleagues
• Experience researching and cultivating new prospects

Personal qualities:

• Warm, engaging and confident working with people from all backgrounds
• A proactive mindset with the ability to spot opportunities
• Commitment to inclusion and belief in the transformative power of the arts
• A collaborative team player with a supportive leadership style

About the Organisation

This organisation works nationally to make music education equitable, inclusive and joyful for every child. Through long term programmes in partner schools, teacher training, advocacy work and sector wide initiatives, it supports thousands of children and young people each year. The charity is entering the next phase of strategic growth, scaling its most impactful work and strengthening its national influence.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Major Donor Manager/officer, Individual Giving Manager/officer, Fundraising Manager/officer, Philanthropy Lead, Development Manager/officer, Supporter Engagement Manager/officer.

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

DEBT ADVICE CASEWORKER

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

PART TIME: 24-32 hours per week

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 months

SALARY: £18,787 for 0.6 FTE and £25,049 for 0.8FTE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Debt Advice Caseworker to join our team at Oasis Waterloo. In the heart of the Waterloo community we run a busy and vibrant community space, open to all. A vital part of this work is our advice services – providing free and accessible debt, benefits, housing and immigration advice to local people. This work has grown over the last few years and we are now looking for an experienced and innovative advice worker, to provide debt advice within the service.

What’s in it for you?

· A chance to work with a great team of passionate and holistically minded advisors and community workers.

· The opportunity to make a real difference, materially improving the lives of community members, as well as developing the service.

· The chance to get involved in the wider life of Oasis Hub Waterloo, including community events and staff gatherings.

You will receive the support of a fantastic team of professionals in the community.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

• A generous holiday allowance

• Flexible working where possible, with family friendly policies

In this role, you would be working with local community members, to improve their circumstances through the provision of high-quality advice. This role is based in our community space at the Oasis Centre and will include supporting with community drop-ins and walk-ins, as well as 1-2-1 appointments, and behind-the-scenes casework

The successful post holder must have:

• Experience providing face-to-face advice

• A willingness to work with people who have multiple and complex needs

• A recognised advice qualification or equivalent experience

• Attention to detail and up-to-date knowledge of advice practice and policy

If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. In what ways does your professional background and personal experience qualify you for this role? Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and give examples.

2. This role is mainly direct delivery of support to local people, who often have complex needs. Please share examples of your experience working with a diverse range of backgrounds in a support role.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Wednesday 7th January 2026  

Interviews will take place on Thursday 15th January 2026 

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

The Public Affairs Lead sits within our Policy and Advocacy Team, working to build support for The Food Foundation’s work amongst Parliamentarians and to influence the government to help deliver policies that will transform the food system. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small organisation delivering big impact on the political agenda around food.

The Public Affairs Manager reports to our Head of Policy and Advocacy and will be responsible for planning and delivering our public affairs activity. This includes: 

• Political engagement: meeting MPs and Peers in parliament and building relationships with their teams with a view to identifying potential new supporters 
• Policy and research: working closely with colleagues to share perspectives on which priorities it may be tactical to pursue and to understand what evidence is available to inform engagement.
• Networking: working with public affairs professionals in other organisations to deliver joint programmes of engagement work which leverage respective organisational strengths.
• Monitoring: You will have excellent political instincts and a strong interest in policy developments,
  monitoring closely what is going on in Parliament and in Government,in order to identify opportune moments to maximise political attention and to galvanise support for policy change.
• Communicating: building compelling narratives targeted at different political stakeholders about the impacts of the food system on our diets, our health and our planet, and the need for evidence-based solutions. 
• Developing briefing materials and reports for policy audiences and formulate responses on behalf of the organisation to policy development processes and Parliamentary inquiries.
• Events: ensuring our messages and priorities are noticed and heard by policy-makers in a very crowded policy space, including by working closely with our events manager to deliver impactful parliamentary events.

You will bring a learning mindset to the role, assessing the impact of our policy engagement approaches in order to make continuous improvements.

A week in the job

Meeting with a Peer that is new to our work to brief them on evidence we have published and our current political priorities, completing a political stakeholder mapping exercise for a new campaign on sustainable diets to identify a shortlist of MPs to engage with, spending an afternoon in parliament to engage informally with passing MPs, pitching a new idea for a
parliamentary inquiry to parliamentary staff from the Health and Social Care Committee, drafting an MP briefing for an upcoming debate on the Government’ s obesity prevention priorities, reviewing next week’s parliamentary calendar to spot opportunities for engagement, attending a roundtable to share intelligence and discuss priorities for political party manifestos with other NGOs working on food issues, ringing round parliamentary offices to confirm attendance for
an upcoming parliamentary reception, meeting with an MP that is closely involved with The Food Foundation’s work to refine messaging for an upcoming campaign.

Your experience
You will have a strong knowledge of the UK political landscape and be comfortable and confident in engaging with stakeholders in Whitehall and in Parliament across the political spectrum. Ideally you would also have a knowledge of policy related to the food system, public health or the environmental crisis.

Your skills

• Proven ability to influence decision makers
• Strong knowledge and experience of the mechanics of the UK policy-making landscape
• Ability to work diplomatically and professionally with external stakeholders
• Significant experience working in a role with a major focus on external engagement in a policy/public affairs setting
• A confident networker who enjoys building connections and relationships with new people.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and highly nuanced subject matter in plain English.
• Confidence in working as part of a team, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to share ideas, find solutions and help ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Proactive and independent worker with strong organisational and project management skills and demonstrable experience of delivering on competing priorities within a timepressured environment.
• Close attention to detail and ability to accurately monitor policy developments, stakeholder views and engagement activity.
• You have a commitment to building equitable, diverse and inclusive policy.
• An existing network of relationships with MPs, Peers, advisors and policy officials.

As Office Operations Admin, you will play a central role in maintaining the smooth functioning of the Asia Pacific office. You will support a wide range of operational activities including HR processes, financial administration, travel and meeting logistics, record keeping, and office systems.

You will work closely with the Regional Operations Officer and wider team to ensure that administrative processes are efficient, accurate and compliant with ITF standards. This includes supporting internal communications, coordinating office resources, and helping implement operational improvements.

The role is varied and fast paced, requiring flexibility, professional judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving. Your work will directly support colleagues across the region and contribute to the effective delivery of ITF programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating travel, logistics, accommodation and meeting arrangements.
• Managing routine HR administration and maintaining personnel records.
• Supporting finance processes including invoice tracking and expenses.
• Maintaining digital and paper filing systems accurately.
• Acting as first point of contact for routine queries.
• Supporting office systems, policies and procedures.
• Managing supplies, equipment and office resources.
• Supporting colleagues during peak periods.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a structured but dynamic environment. You can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, and you bring a positive and solutions-focused attitude.

You are confident in handling sensitive documents, working with data, communicating with suppliers and staff, and ensuring that processes are completed on time. You enjoy supporting others and have a strong customer-service mindset.

You are tech-savvy, comfortable improving systems, and able to adapt quickly to new tools or processes.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting HR, finance or operations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High IT proficiency across office software and filing systems.
• Experience working in diverse environments (desirable).
• Ability to anticipate operational needs and take initiative.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a mission-driven international organisation that works to improve the rights, protections and working lives of transport workers across the globe.

In this role, you will gain insight into global trade union operations, work with colleagues from across the Asia Pacific region, and develop valuable administrative and operational skills.

The ITF offers a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven environment where your contribution will be recognised and where you can be part of meaningful and impactful work every day.

Are you an organised, proactive administrator with a passion for supporting effective operations in a fast-paced international environment? The ITF is seeking an Office Operations Admin to ensure the smooth running of daily functions across the Asia Pacific office.

About the Role

As Office Operations Admin, you will play a central role in maintaining the smooth functioning of the Asia Pacific office. You will support a wide range of operational activities including HR processes, financial administration, travel and meeting logistics, record keeping, and office systems.

You will work closely with the Regional Operations Officer and wider team to ensure that administrative processes are efficient, accurate and compliant with ITF standards. This includes supporting internal communications, coordinating office resources, and helping implement operational improvements.

The role is varied and fast paced, requiring flexibility, professional judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving. Your work will directly support colleagues across the region and contribute to the effective delivery of ITF programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating travel, logistics, accommodation and meeting arrangements.
• Managing routine HR administration and maintaining personnel records.
• Supporting finance processes including invoice tracking and expenses.
• Maintaining digital and paper filing systems accurately.
• Acting as first point of contact for routine queries.
• Supporting office systems, policies and procedures.
• Managing supplies, equipment and office resources.
• Supporting colleagues during peak periods.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a structured but dynamic environment. You can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, and you bring a positive and solutions-focused attitude.

You are confident in handling sensitive documents, working with data, communicating with suppliers and staff, and ensuring that processes are completed on time. You enjoy supporting others and have a strong customer-service mindset.

You are tech-savvy, comfortable improving systems, and able to adapt quickly to new tools or processes.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting HR, finance or operations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High IT proficiency across office software and filing systems.
• Experience working in diverse environments (desirable).
• Ability to anticipate operational needs and take initiative.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a mission-driven international organisation that works to improve the rights, protections and working lives of transport workers across the globe.

In this role, you will gain insight into global trade union operations, work with colleagues from across the Asia Pacific region, and develop valuable administrative and operational skills.

The ITF offers a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven environment where your contribution will be recognised and where you can be part of meaningful and impactful work every day.

THE ORGANISATION

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.

We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.

Purpose:

The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:

To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide

To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress

To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members

To provide research and information services to our affiliates

To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty

Values

At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.

Equal opportunities statement:

At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.

Role: Literature Development Officer

Reporting to: Executive Director / Senior Lead

Salary: £17,042.40 (pro-rata of £28,404)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Home based, with the option to work from an office in Cardiff or Carmarthen.

Summary

We’re looking for a Literature Development Officer to join our fantastic team at Disability Arts Cymru! Do you have a passion for Literature and a commitment to promoting the rights of disabled people? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. If you’re excited by the power of art to explore social issues and inspire real change, we’d love to hear from you.

What it’s like to work with us

Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation funded by the Arts Council of Wales. We’re a membership organisation that produces and promotes art which reflects the lived experience of disabled people in Wales and champions equality across the arts. At the heart of everything we do is the social model of disability. We work to challenge barriers and negative attitudes, helping individuals and organisations understand that it is society and negative attitudes, not impairments, that disable people.

Working for DAC means joining a small, highly experienced, and enthusiastic team based across Wales. Most of our work is home-based, though you’ll be expected to attend events around the country and visit our headquarters in Carmarthen or Cardiff from time to time. Our staff benefit from a generous annual leave allowance, including a Christmas and New Year office shutdown, additional discretionary days, two team social days each year, and a friendly weekly remote coffee chat over Zoom.

What you’ll be doing

You will manage and support the DAC literature group, helping them to create new work, access opportunities, and grow both creatively and professionally. This will include hosting events, developing and leading projects, building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations in Wales and beyond, administering and supporting arts commissions, and delivering training when required.

What we’re looking for

• Practical experience in the arts, specifically within a literature context.
• Proven experience planning and delivering projects to a high standard.
• An effective communicator, able to engage with people at all levels.
• A positive team player, who collaborates well and builds strong relationships internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively remotely.
• A lived understanding of the experiences of disabled and/or deaf people in Wales, alongside a passion for using art to drive social change.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Relevant experience, or demonstrable knowledge, of delivering socially impactful arts projects in Wales.
• Strong awareness of the literature landscape in Wales and relationships with key people in the sector.
• Educated to degree level, or with significant equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and support arts projects and events.
• Strong understanding of the lived experience of disability and a working knowledge of the Social Model of Disability.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships, and to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time, prioritise workloads, and deliver to deadlines in a home-working/hybrid environment.
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively within a small staff team, including cross-artform collaboration.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and digital communication platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams).
• Experience gathering and evaluating feedback to report on project impact and member needs.
• Clear understanding of equality, diversity, and access in the arts.
• Ability to write and converse in Welsh is essential for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please complete an application form and equalities form and return them by email with the subject line: “Literature Development Officer”.

When completing your application, please provide examples demonstrating how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience criteria outlined above.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, only written application forms will be considered. We especially welcome applications from disabled and deaf people and those from underrepresented communities.

Deadline: 19/12/25

Join an established international humanitarian aid charity as Finance Manager

Human Relief Foundation is a dynamic and impactful non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and poverty across the world.

Our focus is on providing assistance in the areas of emergency response, education, orphan care, healthcare, and sanitation. Human Relief Foundation has been one of the first responders to major crises in many countries.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the Human Relief Foundation’s goals. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles.

Person Specification

• Must hold a professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as point of contact and spokesperson for all financial aspects of the charity and a trading subsidiary company;

• Providing complete and parallel financial accounting services to the charity and it’s trading subsidiary arm, maintaining proper records of all financial activities, and reconciling any inter-company issues between the charity and it’s trading arm;

• Implementation & administration of a Pension Plan for both the charity and the subsidiary as and when required;

• Providing financial expertise, leadership and high quality support to the management team in the UK and our international offices;

• Dealing with all queries and compliance issues relating to HMRC, Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;

• Preparing quarterly reports for management and trustees and presenting these to management or the board of trustees;

• To ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial information including budgets and forecasts;

• Maintain income sheets of revenue including standing orders and any other monthly revenue such as grants or other payments;

• Integrating Sage, QuickBooks with existing internal charity databases.

Maintaining separate records and reconciliations for

• Restricted or ring fenced donations or grants for specific projects;

• Funds raised through specific fundraising events or for specific projects (including setting up and managing separate budgets and expense controls for each).

Managing and administering

• All day to day incoming & outgoing amounts, banking and cash flow handling and settling all approved invoices and expense claims;

• Payroll for the Charity office staff and the Charity shop employees through the subsidiary;

• Outgoing payments for the UK offices and making International payments;

• Receipt of payments and making payments, in the UK and for projects Internationally in the field whilst maintaining separate budgets and records and liaising where necessary with International Programmes Department and other relevant departments;

• You will be responsible for the management and development of the small team of finance staff in the UK and internationally. Completion of all relevant quarterly, annual and other statutory compliance requirements for both the charity and its subsidiary, including

• Preparation and submission of quarterly Gift Aid returns and quarterly VAT returns to HMRC;

• Preparation of annual end of year accounts, filings and documentation for annual audits;

• Filing all relevant records with HMRC, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;

• Maintaining all relevant records and implementing changes to existing handling of records as required for compliance purposes.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• Additional leave

• Bereavement leave

• Employee contributory pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee discount

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the

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The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.
                                                                                                    

Job Title: Individual Giving Fundraiser  

Reporting To: Individual Giving and Legacy Manager  

Salary: £30,218 - £37,540 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with flexible working  

Job Purpose 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Individual Giving and Legacy Team at Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.

Main Duties/ Tasks 

Income Generation & Stewardship  

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to produce and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan. 

Create and implement effective donor journeys to maximise the engagement and retention of supporters. 

Identify potential new individual giving audiences and implement acquisition strategies in order to grow the individual giving database. 

Work across the organisation to champion individual giving and to implement excellent supporter care. 

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager to manage budgets including forecasting and tracking and making sure costs remain low for maximum return on investment. 

Identify opportunities for colleagues in fundraising and throughout the hospital and pass these on as appropriate. 

Ensure fundraising remains within legal constraints and pays attention to safeguarding requirements.

Work positively and proactively with our volunteer supporters. 

Project Management   

Develop and execute IG programmes and appeals. Programmes include but are not restricted to; Direct Mail, Raffles, Letters from Santa, Payroll Giving.

Work alongside the Marketing Team to create, manage and evaluate innovative and thought-provoking multi-channel campaigns to increase individual giving income. 

Manage individual giving fundraising campaigns such as The Big Give, Giving Tuesday and seasonal appeals.  

Work with internal colleagues and external suppliers, agencies and fulfilment houses, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 

Data Management & Reporting   

Manage the selection and segmentation of individual giving data for campaign purposes.  

Oversee the timely importing and exporting of donor data to ensure that supporter records are up to date. 

Use campaign data to report on effectiveness of activity and inform decision making and future planning.  

Ensure all individual giving activity complies with the appropriate regulation and legislation and delivers an excellent experience for supporters.

Identify and develop the systems and processes necessary to deliver effective individual giving activity including the website, social media and email, fundraising database, data analysis tools and social media.  

Work in conjunction with the Finance Manager to ensure all legacy income and communications are recorded. 

Work alongside members of the team to develop fundraising initiatives, attend team meetings, plan and budget. 

Responding to general enquiries from the individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising email addresses and telephone lines. 

Other Duties 

Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

Support, when required, other fundraisers within the Individual Giving and Legacy Team.

Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required. 

Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

Desirable 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience 

• Proven experience of managing multi-channel individual giving activity including appeals and recruitment and retention campaigns. 

• Proven record of achieving financial targets & Return on Investment. 

• Proven ability to manage third party supplier relationships e.g., creative agencies, mailing houses.   

• Experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages.  

• Proven ability to work closely with internal teams including: Marketing, Operations and Finance. 

• A good working understanding of Data Protection landscape. 

• Good knowledge and experience of using a fundraising database for reporting and analysis. 

• Experience of data selection/segmentation and the effective use of donor data for campaign purposes. 

• Understanding of direct mail campaigns. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working. 

• Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, children, young people and families. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to build strong working relationships with supporters of all levels and backgrounds. 

• Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.

• Ability to work in a logical, organised manner with a high level of attention to detail. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. 

• Competence in Microsoft Office package and video conferencing tools such as Teams. 

• Excellent personal organisation skills, including time and workload management. 

• Understand the necessity of dealing carefully and within data protection legislation, with confidential matters, including handling both personal and business critical information. 

• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising CRM System (Salesforce) 

Additional requirements 

• Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity. 

• An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity. 

• Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.

• High standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity. 

• Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours. 

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity. 

Four Day Working Week 

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. 

Our Values 

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are: 

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable. 

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims. 

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others. 

Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.   

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Policy Specialist (children and young people)

Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap’s Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership.

This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers. 

This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster.

You will:

· Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports.

· Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed.

· Develop and expand Mencap’s ‘Policy Shapers’ work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families.

· Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources.

· Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners.

· Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations.

You will bring to this role:

· Experience of working on public policy issues.

· Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation.

· Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise.

· The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure.

· Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations.

· Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system.

· Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability.

If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This advert has been extended and will now close on Sunday, 4th January, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 12th January 2026.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Aurora offers services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough . Our Worksop Centre is home to the Heritage Hub, Valerie’s Tearoom, gym, support services and we are launching a newly transformed charity shop.

An inviting, modern space designed to raise vital funds and bring people together. Thoughtfully designed and sustainability-focused, it will offer good quality preloved fashion in a welcoming community setting. The shop offers a unique setting for someone looking for a role that goes well beyond standard retail.

As Retail Manager, you’ll help shape the shop from day one: setting it up, building a supportive volunteer team, and creating a welcoming space that reflects Aurora’s mission. We’re looking for someone with charity retail experience, an eye for trends and a passion for people.

If you want to use your retail skills to make a real difference, and help create a space the community can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you. 

About Aurora

Offering services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough Aurora Wellbeing offers a unique service bringing together health and heritage to provide support for local people affected by cancer, and long-term health conditions. We encourage people to be active participants in their wellbeing, working together to improve physical and emotional health.

Charity Core Purposes: ‘The promotion of good health and wellbeing by assisting in the relief of symptoms and the improvement of the quality of life by providing supportive services to those who have been diagnosed with or affected by cancer and long-term conditions and providing support, information and education on the benefits of receiving complementary and holistic therapies as well as to build awareness of the links between heritage and good health and wellbeing, education and research of wellbeing to the general public as a whole.

Main Purpose

To lead and manage Aurora’s vision for retail whilst creating a warm, professional, and inclusive environment for customers and volunteers. The shop plays a vital role in generating income to support Aurora’s charitable work for people living with cancer.

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the Retail Manager will be part of a diverse team encompassing health and wellbeing, hospitality, heritage and support services. This is not a typical charity retail role as the shop is uniquely situated within a wellbeing and heritage centre that also includes a Tearoom, Gym and Community support facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a truly community-focused retail space, where creativity and innovation can be used to make the most of this historic and distinctive setting.

The Retail Manager will play a key role in the retail transformation, setting up the new shop, recruiting the team, training and establishing best practice and standards; bringing the retail vision to life.