Events manager jobs in walthamstow, greater london
Terrence Higgins Trust is recruiting a Head of Public Fundraising to lead and grow our individual giving, legacies, community fundraising (including our shop), database and supporter care programmes.
You will drive supporter engagement, develop effective fundraising campaigns, and maximise income to help us deliver our mission. You will bring strong leadership and strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a track record of delivering results. Experience of using data to improve supporter experience and inform fundraising strategy is essential.
This is a key leadership role within our Fundraising and Communications team, working across the organisation to ensure fundraising aligns with our values and priorities. If you are an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
The Fundraising and Communications team source the vital income needed for the organisation to create impact and maximise that impact for our service users and beneficiaries. This team provides innovative ways to reach and engage our many stakeholders using the latest tools available. Made up of experts passionate about their chosen specialism (income generation, press & media, digital communications, marketing and policy), the Fundraising and Communications team engage our supporters, extend our reach, make our voice heard and create real change for our many beneficiaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Managing Director
UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA)
Location: Remote/Home-based
Salary: Circa £65,000 FTE plus benefits
Contract: Permanent, Part Time – Flexible 21- 28 hours per week 3-5 days
Closing Date: 11th July 2025
Interview Dates: First interviews w/c 21st July 2025, Second interviews w/c 28th July 2025
About Us
UKATA is a charity and company limited by guarantee dedicated to advancing Transactional Analysis (TA) training, qualifications, and practice across the UK. We support our members through professional development, accreditation, and promoting TA as a valuable approach in therapy, counselling, education, and organisational contexts.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a dynamic and hands-on Managing Director to lead our small but dedicated team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in an environment where you can make a direct impact and see the tangible results of your work.
As our MD, you'll work closely with the Trustee Board to shape our future direction while taking personal responsibility for the day-to-day operations. You'll lead a small team of employees, contractors, and volunteers, translating our strategic aims into practical outcomes that deliver real value to our members.
What You'll Do
- Work with Trustees to develop and execute strategic plans that align with our mission
- Take direct responsibility for financial management, including budgeting, investment strategy, and fundraising
- Oversee and personally contribute to the development of membership systems and website improvements
- Build relationships with key stakeholders including members, committees, and international TA organisations
- Lead the delivery of our annual National Conference and quarterly magazine
- Recruit, develop, and manage our small team, fostering a positive work culture
- Ensure compliance with charity regulations and governing organisational policies and procedures
- Function as Company Secretary, handling legal requirements and annual reporting
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strategic vision with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get involved in practical delivery. You'll be:
- An experienced senior leader with understanding of the non-profit sector
- A strategic thinker who also excels at practical implementation
- Financially astute with proven budget management experience
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships
- Self-motivated and comfortable working from home
- Knowledgeable about the mental health sector (desirable)
- Familiar with Transactional Analysis or willing to undertake training (desirable)
- Educated to degree level (desirable)
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to lead a respected organisation while making a genuine difference to our members and the wider TA community. You'll have:
- The autonomy to shape both strategy and operations
- The satisfaction of seeing your ideas implemented directly
- The opportunity to work with dedicated professionals passionate about TA
- Flexible remote working arrangements
- Employer Sick Pay Scheme
- 33 days annual leave per annum FTE
- Access to private healthcare benefits
UKATA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
We look forward to hearing from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets our requirements via Charity Job.
UKATA is an association and professional body for people interested in, studying and practicing Transactional Analysis within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will help manage and support on implementing MDUK’s growing corporate partnerships strategy, playing an instrumental role in prospecting and supporting the delivery of charity partnerships that raise funds for MDUK. A confident individual that understands how to identify, develop, manage and retain corporate partnerships at a regional and national level.
This position is responsible for supporting the Partnerships and Ambassador Engagement Manager in delivering on ambitious income target in relation to employee fundraising, cause-related marketing, and strategic staff-based volunteering.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Thursday 26 June
Interviews will be on a rolling basis so early application is recomended
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Commercial Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover
Reference: JUN20251816
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: 12-month fixed term, maternity cover
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
We are looking for a 12-month maternity cover Commercial Marketing Manager to join our team to lead the planning and delivery of the RSPB's commercial marketing activity. Reporting into the Head of Commercial, this role will focus on supporting our Commercial functions including our reserve Visitor Operations, eCommerce, Trade and Product Licensing.
Whether it is leading national campaigns to drive footfall to our key visitor sites, working with our visitor experience consultants to promote events on reserves, driving sales through our online shop or maximising the value of our licensed products, your expertise will help drive both income and engagement for the RSPB.
If you are working in a commercial marketing role and want to apply your skills to help save nature, we'd love to hear from you.
Key activities will include:
- Delivering the annual marketing strategy for Visitor Operations (including destination and reserves marketing for visitor experience and events, retail, food & beverage), Trade and Licensing to achieve financial and engagement outcomes.
- Developing an annual plan for commercial marketing, promotions and campaigns across the organisation.
- Leading the delivery of commercial marketing activity ensuring that this is aligned and embedded within the overall RSPB communications and marketing plan.
- Identifying innovation and testing opportunities to expand and improve commercial marketing campaigns that maximise return on investment.
- Providing reporting, analytics and insight on marketing performance to key stakeholders to inform decision making at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Responsible for setting and managing an annual budget for commercial marketing to ensure income objectives are achieved.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of developing and delivering a marketing strategy and/or plan
- Experience of applying marketing principles and best practice into delivery
- Experience of working within a Visitor Experience, Trade or retail/eCommerce marketing role
- Ability to translate a corporate strategy and/or overarching marketing strategy into operational plans to deliver impact
- Experience of developing collaborative external and internal relationships with key stakeholders to secure positive outcomes for the RSPB and for nature.
- Excellent written and verbal skills to present, influence and represent the directorate and the organisation.
- Experience of managing a budget to meet income targets and deliver strong ROI.
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 14th Jul 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 24th July 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



We have an exciting new opportunity to join Icebreaker One as a Senior Administrator
About Icebreaker One
We are a diverse collection of like minded people whose expertise spans policy and science, finance and engineering, data and systems—working together to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time. We need your help.
Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net-zero outcomes.
The role
Reporting
You will be a member of the PMO team, working closely with Icebreaker One’s project managers. You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects and secretariat functions as directed by the Programme Director, Head of Project Management and the Programme and Policy Manager.
Responsibilities
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Project administration
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Creating meeting templates, slide decks and documents
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Attend meetings to take meeting minutes
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Proof-reading project documents and artefacts
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Assisting the project manager with task management using the Jira tool and preparing meeting agendas
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Icebreaker One secretariat administration for Steering and Advisory Groups
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Preparation:
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Oversee diary management, meeting planning and scheduling
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Creating Zoom meetings
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Logistics, and room bookings for in person meetings/events
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managing and updating attendee tracking lists
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Prepare, collate and distribute meeting materials well in advance to attendees
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Creating voting forms for items needing endorsement
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Ensuring co-chairs are supported in meeting logistics
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Execution
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Host / managing Zoom/Teams for online meetings
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Attend meetings to take meeting minutes, and post-meeting cleaning up the notes afterwards (for easy reading)
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summarising outputs
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Tracking voting form responses and, if required, following up with individual members to ensure quorate is reached
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Post-AG wash up
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Writing, disseminating, and publishing Advisory and Steering Group minutes
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Writing/summarising, coordinating and sending post-event follow up emails and voting summary reports
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Updating the SG/AG action tracker log of actions, ensuring follow-up with action owners before each meeting.
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Inbox Management: Oversee the Secretariat mailbox to ensure effective communication, timely responses, and coordination of meetings, while maintaining organised records and distributing information as needed
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Public webinar and in person events administration
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Coordinating panellists, preparing agenda and slide deck templates
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Managing Eventbrite & calendar invitations, Zoom administration
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Assisting with the coordination of onsite logistics
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Participating in weekly Show & Tell meetings
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Additional ad hoc administrative tasks as appropriate
Results
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Ensuring the smooth running of IB1 projects, meetings and Steering and Advisory Groups
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Ensuring project managers and meeting participants have all the required information to carry out meetings and activities
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Demonstrable experience of:
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Attention to detail and administrative skills
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Ability to understand and take real-time notes in complex meetings
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Working with and in support of a group of team members
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Highly organised and capable of managing time and tasks effectively and independently
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Familiar with using and applying Google Suite/Workspace, Slack, Zoom, social media and other tools for working remotely and in the open
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The ability to work in a collegiate, collaborative and open environment
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Experience in supporting, coaching and delegating to junior administrators
Desirable
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A working knowledge of the UK’s Net Zero landscape
Our approach
Fundamental to the success of our programmes is that solutions are developed in collaboration with the sector, for the sector and by the sector.
Our Icebreaking approach underpins all our work and feeds into continuous iterative development.
Research sits at the heart of our systems-based approach and spans climate, finance, policy and industrial sectors (e.g. energy, water, transportation, built world, agriculture).
Our Data Services team deliver market-facing services, including Trust Frameworks
Our Membership, Community and Communications teams develop strategies that allow us to work in open, transparent ways and continuously seek industry feedback.
All work is delivered using an agile-based, modular and iterative approach that includes continuous feedback from research and open consultations. Feedback and documentation are published alongside responses and actions taken on our website.
All outputs, reports, developments and deliverables undergo internal quality assurance. Early-stage research is presented in a weekly Show and Tell for internal, external and peer feedback; fortnightly heartbeat sessions with clients and funders, checks on direction of travel and shows work early; sharing draft materials for feedback is core to our process.
Benefits of being an Icebreaker?
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Flexible working - to help you work around your needs and commitments we operate a four-day week, and don’t have work or meetings booked on a Friday.
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Remote working - we may all be working remotely but it doesn't get in the way of us working closely. Regardless of whether working remotely is by choice or by necessity - daily standups and regular work and non-work related hangouts mean you are connected to the team.
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Supportive working - Bring and share what you know as you’ll be working with people willing to learn and share knowledge. Foster support in getting the most of the virtual/remote TX from using GoogleDocs/GSuite to Show & Tell sessions
Apply today
Email your cover letter and CV/links to pages that show us what you have done, and can do, to help us achieve our mission
Applications must be received by 0900 GMT 2025-07-03
As a team, we are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with diverse and balanced backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. Before applying you will need to ensure you have the right to work in the UK and can provide documentary evidence of this.
The role does require the applicant to be able to work within a UK time zone
Full details are avaialble on our website
Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net zero.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
Our Policy and Public Affairs team is central to achieving Marie Curie's mission: ensuring everyone gets the best possible experience at the end of life. They work to challenge the deep-rooted inequalities that shape who receives care, how they experience it, and how their families are supported. You'll be joining a passionate, collaborative group working across the UK to shape national policy, amplify unheard voices, and influence systems to be more just and compassionate
As a Policy Manager - Equity & Equality you will address systemic barriers and inequities in end of life care. You'll develop evidence-based policy positions, translate research into actionable recommendations, and work directly with stakeholders, communities, and decision-makers to advocate for change. You will play a vital role in influencing activities within the equity and equality workstream by promoting equity of access and experience in end of life care.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead specific areas of policy and influencing work focused on inequities in end of life care, under guidance from the Senior Policy Manager.
- Analyse research and policy trends, develop clear and inclusive policy recommendations, and produce high-quality outputs (briefings, consultation responses, blogs, reports).
- Build relationships with decision-makers, community organisations, and stakeholder networks to embed the voices of underrepresented groups in all policy work.
- Help ensure lived experience is central to our recommendations by co-producing projects with affected individuals and communities.
- Represent Marie Curie at external events, policy coalitions, and media opportunities; act as a spokesperson on relevant equity issues.
- Contribute to funding bids, internal working groups, and cross-UK collaboration to ensure a joined-up policy approach.
Key Criteria:
- Strong policy analysis skills and experience producing impactful evidence-based policy products.
- Knowledge of the UK policy landscape and experience of working with decision-makers or public bodies.
- Understanding of equity, equality, and structural barriers in health or social care.
- Confident written and verbal communicator with the ability to translate complex evidence into clear messaging for a variety of audiences.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects and working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to inclusive and participatory approaches, particularly working with people affected by dying, death or bereavement.
- Experience in one or more of the following will be advantageous: palliative care, health inequalities, bereavement support, or social justice campaigns.
Please see the full job description .
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: June 25th, 2025
Salary: £35,530 - 39,474 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: This role is home-based with a requirement to attend our Embassy Gardens office in London once a month. Alternatively, hybrid working is available, offering flexibility to work from the office as needed.
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
The Richmond upon Thames Council for Voluntary Service (Richmond CVS) is looking for an inspirational leader to build on its excellent reputation and take it into the next phase of its development.
Richmond CVS is an independent infrastructure organisation whose role is to "Empower, Enable and Involve” the thriving Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) across the Borough in order to deliver the Vision of:
“Strong vibrant communities at the heart of local life”
The Sector contains over 700 organisations who are coming to terms with and adapting to the challenges of the post-COVID and “cost of living crisis” world.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Sector and be a Senior Leader with extensive experience of service delivery, people management, organisation development, finance, income generation and stakeholder engagement.
The role is based in Richmond and is accountable to the Board of Trustees. More details are provided in the Job Description and Person Specification document and the Summary Terms and Conditions attached.
To apply, please complete the attached Application Form. In the “Supporting Information” section please address all the Person Specification criteria to include relevant examples. Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form attached.
Timetable
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 30th June, 2025.
Successful candidates to be notified of interview by Friday 4th July, 2025.
Initial interviews on Thursday 17th July and final interview(s) on Friday 18th July, 2025.
For more information about Richmond CVS, please refer to the document attached
We're looking for someone who can:
1. Deliver current services efficiently, achieving high levels of performance and satisfaction against contract requirements in both quantitative and qualitative terms.
2. Lead and develop the team in a supportive and collaborative manner and build resilience into the organisation.
3.Maintain and develop effective relationships with existing funders to ensure the renewal and ideally expansion of existing contracts as well as seeking new funders to help achieve Richmond CVS’s External Income growth goals.
4. Be a visible and effective ambassador and champion for Richmond CVS within the local and wider London Voluntary Sector to promote and support the health and growth of the Sector.
5. In collaboration with the Board, develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key external stakeholders to ensure maximum impact.
6. Ensure strategic representation for Richmond CVS and the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise in key strategic boards and partnerships.
7. Work with the Board, Company Secretary and Treasurer to ensure effective and efficient Governance, to include: Annual Work Plan, regular and timely reporting on contractual and project performance metrics, financial planning and reporting, risk management, policies and procedures and meeting all statutory requirements.
8.Work with the Board on the development, deployment and review of the Strategic Plan and Priorities and prepare an Annual Financial and Business Plan for approval and ongoing review by the Board.
Person Specification
1. Demonstrate strong and effective leadership, with a proven track record in staff management.
2. Understand the Voluntary Sector and the challenges it faces.
3. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to drive new income streams.
4. Communicate and influence effectively, building relationships, networking, negotiating and managing stakeholders with diplomacy.
5. Manage complex multi-year service delivery contracts or equivalent agreements.
6. Work with the financials to support budget setting, cost management and financial reporting in collaboration with the Treasurer.
7. Apply digital skills to optimise technology use across service delivery, fundraising and communication.
8. Operate confidently at Board level to contribute to strategy development and translate strategy into effective operational plans.
9. Demonstrate principled leadership and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To lead the Support Team to provide emotional and practical support to families and individuals living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It includes leading the support team to provide 1-2-1 and group support provided in person or virtually, and creating and growing support networks for the wider Duchenne community which includes Duchenne parents/caregivers; young people and adults living with Duchenne; extended family and friends; and professionals in environments such as schools, local authorities and clinics.
Specific Tasks:
The focus areas and key deliverables of this role are as follows:
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Develop a clear process for identifying case loads and capacity for the Support Team.
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Identify opportunities, alongside the team, for cross team working - including residentials; family events; Science Educations workshops with regional meetups and education visits to schools and local authorities.
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Obtain, decipher and provide training to the Support Team on new updates relevant to Duchenne families, such as DLA, EHCP and more.
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Work closely with your team, to ensure that each family receives the best support possible, and that long-term support is provided.
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Lead on the development and delivery of monthly reporting of engagement and support contact, which will feed into the wider All Through Support journey.
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To work with the Head of Operations and Events to contribute to Agenda topics and speakers from the community; assign roles for the conference to the Support Team.
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Establish a database for external stakeholders also supporting those living with Duchenne on a national basis, fed in to from the Support Team.
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To develop a triaging and caseload process for the Support Team, and how best to regularly monitor this.
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Be involved in the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers appropriate to your area of work.
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To maintain the contact database, keeping it up to date and accurate.
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Coordinate cover for the Support Team when there is sickness or leave.
NB This is not an exhaustive list, the role holder will be asked to carry out additional tasks as required for the Team’s successful service delivery. Such tasks will always be reasonable and broadly in line with current knowledge levels and skill sets.
Person Specification Criteria (essential, except those noted specifically as desirable)
Education and Qualifications
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Experience leading a team (either through line management or mentoring)
Knowledge and Experience
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A proven track record of providing support to those in need in a professional setting.
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Experience of safeguarding reporting.
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Experience of reporting on services and development of monitoring dashboards.
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Knowledge of current legislation around either accessibility, equal opportunities, Disability Living Allowance, or Education Health Care Plan.
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Knowledge of networks and signposting for those living with a life-limiting condition.
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An understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and the ability to promote this in the day-to-day work of the post.
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Experience working in the health sector or at a patient-led charity. [Desirable]
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Experience of a CRM system. [Desirable]
Skills and Aptitude
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Passionate about improving the lives of young people, adults and their families living with Duchenne.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative and to deadlines.
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Ability to be assertive but also have empathy and the ability to be sensitive with the families and young adults we support.
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Interest in networking and continued learning about new areas of support for those living with Duchenne.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your focus will be to secure both major gifts from new donors and build on the commitment of long-standing supporters to further their partnership in MAF’s work and mission.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and high performing team and make a significant contribution to our global mission. There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of these positions to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.
Responsibilities
In this role you will have 6 key responsibilities:
Financial: Managing a portfolio of high-value relationships and to deliver income at the agreed annual target in the first year with an expectation this will rise year on year.
Management: You will be one of the first points of contact internally for trusts/foundations and individual major donors (IMD) related queries and will work in accordance with the major giving team strategic plan and existing procedures, practices and standards.
Relationship:You will seek to actively develop and manage excellent relationships with an agreed portfolio of trusts/foundations and IMD capable of donating a minimum of £25,000 or more as a single gift each year. In addition you will need to:
- Develop and implement professionally written action plans which will engage, inform and nurture prospects and donors to deliver gifts at the agreed level.
- Undertake timely administration to capture and record knowledge of supporters within the customer relationship management database. Work with the organisation’s systems team to utilise this information to enhance applications and giving levels
- Pro-actively develop relationships with key stakeholders within the MAF organisation(s)
- Present MAF proposals alone or with others, (member of the operational field team, CEO etc), to prospects and donors.
- Participate in events to develop relationships with donors, inviting individuals from portfolios where appropriate and co-ordinate visits to MAF overseas operations where appropriate to introduce these donors directly to the work of MAF.
Information: Information management and analytical thinking is essential as you will present detailed, accurate and high-quality fundraising proposals to prospects and donors, ensuring any specific deadlines or funding windows are complied with. In addition you will need to:
- Ensure that donors are thanked appropriately for their gifts with timely and appropriate reports, letters and phone call.
- Provide timely ‘report backs’ that are appropriate/agreed with each donor, to evidence effective use of funding and to encourage the opportunity to make further applications based on good stewardship and achievement of agreed outcomes.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge, and the funding priority, of projects available for funding by trusts/foundations supporters and prospects.
- Actively seeking to grow the trusts/foundations portfolio and income through the use of research
- Attending regular appropriate training courses, external forums and networks to ensure continuous personal development
Major Donor team (practice/ procedures/training):As a key member of the team you will need to ensure procedures and standards are developed/maintained to ensure we are effective and compliant with any legislation/regulation.
CRM Database: To provide support to the Partnership Executive, who will be the team’s CRM database lead and maintain a thorough working understanding of MAF UK’s CRM system in order to answer specific team queries. You will need to support the teams day-to-day CRM activities including producing reports, importing data, adding activities, amending details and any other relevant tasks
In line with all staff in MAF UK you will be required to:
- Be a role model of organisational values and beliefs - contributing to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer meetings
- Participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader
- Keep your line manager informed of all relevant and timely information
- At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner
- To abide by Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet
Christian values, beliefs and ethos of MAF UK:
As a Christian mission, MAF UK is seeking those who share in the Christian values and beliefs of the organisation, as described in the mission, purpose, values and beliefs statements. All staff will be required to support and actively demonstrate the Christian values of the organisation and to take part in organisation activities such as staff meetings, prayer meetings, away days, where the values and beliefs of the organisation will be obvious.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Educated to degree level
- Experience of working with donors or in a relationship management environment
- Experience of utilising knowledge of audiences to develop donor involvement
- Your personal skills and attributes will need to include
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to successfully present project proposals to trusts and foundations
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications
- Able to communicate positively, persuasively, and sensitively across functions and organisations
- Building strong partnerships across the organisation and maintaining a positive and friendly approach even under pressure
- The ability to positively influence non-direct reports in order to obtain information, or drive activity
- High levels of efficiency and quality – Excellent attention to detail
- Financially literate and able to interpret business plans
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Committed and mature Christian, able to demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Statement of Faith and willing to proactively take part in MAF events and meetings e.g. prayer meetings, away days etc. Able to describe these beliefs and values to others so as to represent MAF as a Christian mission organisation
- Emotional resourcefulness
- Flexibility towards others and circumstances
- Service orientation
Highly Desriable requirements
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Major donor/trusts & foundations or other transferable fundraising training
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Experience of working in a Christian organisation or charity/fundraising environment
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Successful work experience within a fundraising environment
Benefits:
- Salary: £42,000 per annum depending upon experience
- Hours: This role is full time, 36 hours per week
- Pension: MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days per year plus 8 statutory paid public holidays per year (including those falling at Christmas and New Year).
Location: This role can be based at the MAF UK Offices in Scotland, Glasgow, or optionally could be in the Oxford, Cambridge arc as we are launching a new hub in the Milton Keynes area, maximising our engagement with a thriving local aerospace and charity sector region. Up to two days a week in our Folkstone Office might be initially required.We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
Closing date: 22nd June 2025
Interview date: July 2025
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Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. In the UK and International Partnerships team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen.
We're at an exciting stage in the Churches Team at Tearfund, as we reach out to a range of donors and UK churches, seeking to secure larger gifts to enable Tearfund to help more people who are living in poverty. We have the privilege of working with a wide range of funders, as well as Tearfund's field staff, technical experts and leadership team. We enable churches and other donors to connect with the issues they are passionate about and to challenge the injustices they see.
We are looking for an excellent Key Church Executive to run and manage Tearfund's trips, Events, and to facilitate our engagement with some UK church events and festivals.
Good relationships are key to this role - both internally and externally - so building connections in both spheres is key to this role.
We offer a supportive team environment, where we are always learning, as well as the opportunity to test new ideas and develop our approach to our Events and Trips.
If you are a confident, proactive and self-motivated relationship builder and good at organisation, we would love to hear from you!
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Contract: This is a part time (21 hours per week) maternity cover contract. The full time salary is £44,797 per annum and the part time salary is £26,878 per annum.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
Greenhouse is a national Church of England programme that supports churches to grow new disciples by starting new worshipping communities. The programme works with and through dioceses to support small teams from parishes and other contexts to grow their church.
Greenhouse is moving into the Lay Ministries Team for the next three years, and we are looking for someone to lead this programme within the team. Through Greenhouse we aim to continue to support parishes to grow new worshipping communities through local teams that include confident lay leaders. This role requires someone who can lead this work at a strategic level as well as holding responsibility for the national implementation of Greenhouse as it moves into a new season.
This work supports the aim of the Church of England's Vision & Strategy, of becoming a Church where mixed ecology is the norm, where every person in England has access to an enriching and compelling community of faith.
Sitting within the Ministry Development Team, the national Lay Ministries Team champions and supports the wide range of lay ministries across the Church of England, including ministry with children, young people and their families.
We work with dioceses and other partners to identify and share best practice, grow new vocations and ensure lay ministers are equipped to flourish and thrive.
It's an exciting time for the Lay Ministries Team as our work expands and develops, building on existing success and piloting work in new areas.
- This is a fixed term role for 3 years.
- This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9. Therefore the person appointed will need to be of Christian faith.
- This role is suitable for hybrid working. It will require some travel to events and meetings including with the lay ministries team in London.
We are looking for a Grants Management Lead who will manage part of ClientEarth’s existing grants portfolio and provide strategic direction within the team and across departments to ensure successful grant management delivery and fundraising.
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Jamil De Dominicis. Jamil joined ClientEarth in 2019 and is based in London. As Global Head of Grants, he leads the Grants Management team and oversees ClientEarth’s grants income from trusts, foundations and other statutory and institutional funders. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Jamil worked in various policy, research and grant management roles at the international affairs think tank Chatham House and the National Foundation for Youth Music.
Main Duties
- Manage existing relationships with major foundations and other institutional funders to ensure that funders are aware of project performance and receive regular updates in compliance with grants agreements
- Oversee relationships with senior stakeholders from current and new donors; act as a key facilitator and steward of relationships between funder staff and key programme contacts
- Support on developing and executing the Grants Team Annual Plans and strategy
- Oversee the development and production of well researched and comprehensive proposals and reports to existing donors that meet funding priorities and requirements within the submission deadline, in coordination with programme staff
- Line manage their team effectively by ensuring the Managers and Officers have support and are empowered to lead on their funding portfolios
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Significant grant management and contract oversight experience with complex funders (essential).
- Significant experience in budget and financial management for large portfolios of funders (essential)
- Good knowledge of foundation, institutional, and statutory income streams and financial processes (essential)
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation, grant making trust or legal environment (essential)
- Experience in line/team management (essential);
- Ability to represent ClientEarth externally to high value funders and other senior stakeholders
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties
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OPERATIONS AND FINANCE OFFICER, POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION (PSA)
Contract type: Fixed-Term (initial 12-months, potential for extension)
Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE). We are open to these being flexibly worked over the week.
Location: Camden, London (Hybrid working - 1 or 2 days in the office per week)
Salary: £32,000 pro rata, £25,600 per annum
Are you ready to play a vital role at the heart of the Political Studies Association (PSA)?
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Operations and Finance Officer to join our small but dynamic team. This is a varied, hands-on role providing day-to-day support across finance, operations, HR, and governance. You’ll work closely with our Head of Operations & Finance and CEO to help keep everything running smoothly.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in, or a strong interest in developing finance and digital administration skills. We welcome applicants with a solid background in operations or administration who are keen to grow their knowledge of finance systems, bookkeeping, and compliance in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
In this vital post, you’ll take the lead on day-to-day operational administration, including office management, managing payments and maintaining accurate records in systems like Xero.
You’ll also:
- Support HR administration and payroll processes
- Manage office contractors and supplies
- Provide excellent service to our tenants and shared workspace users
- Ensure good data management and GDPR compliance
- Assist the CEO and Head of Operations & Finance with admin and logistics
- Contribute to PSA operations and adapt flexibly to changing priorities
We support flexible working arrangements, but the ability to work from our Camden office when required, including on our regular team day (Wednesday) is essential.
For full details of the role, please see the job description available here.
Please send your CV and covering letter, explaining how you meet our criteria and why you wish to join the team by 14th July at 10am. We look forward to hearing from you. We would be grateful if you could also complete our equal opportunities monitoring from when you apply which can be found here.
Studies indicate that women and people from other historically marginalised are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly fit our essential criteria, please do not be discouraged from applying. We are keen to recruit the right person for the role and welcome applications from those who have transferable skills.
Interview will be held on 18th July
To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK - the Political Studies Association is not a sponsoring Organisation.
Salary: £29,000 – £32,900
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Flexible and part-time considered)
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June
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.
The SEA LIFE TRUST is an international marine conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine life. We champion the need for plastic-free oceans, sustainable fishing, effective Marine Protected Areas, and an end to the exploitation of marine life in captivity. Through global campaigns and the direct care of marine animals in our sanctuaries, we inspire positive change every day.
We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Trust & Foundation Fundraising Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract to take the lead on securing high-value grants that will make a real difference to ocean conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our trust and foundation strategy, develop new partnerships, and grow sustainable income to fund impactful projects around the world.
This can be based at any UK attraction or office, and we will consider full-time and part-time. Interview dates: 23rd and 24th June.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Drive the delivery of the SEA LIFE TRUST fundraising strategy by prioritising and expanding trust and foundation income streams.
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Build and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects, focusing on multi-year and high-value funding opportunities.
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Write compelling, tailored cases for support and funding applications aligned to the objectives of each prospective funder.
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring outstanding stewardship through regular updates and impact reporting.
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Collaborate with colleagues across our sanctuaries and within Merlin Entertainments’ Conservation, Welfare & Education team to identify fundable projects and areas of need.
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Support forecasting and budgeting alongside the Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Partnerships, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.
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Monitor, evaluate and adapt fundraising approaches to maximise success and impact.
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Develop robust reporting and tracking systems to manage fundraising activity and report progress to senior leadership.
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Occasionally represent the SEA LIFE TRUST at internal and external meetings, events, and donor briefings.
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Support other fundraising activities as required, including corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
About You
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A strong awareness of the SEA LIFE TRUST’s mission and a deep passion for protecting our oceans.
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Proven experience in securing high-value (5/6-figure) grants from trusts and foundations.
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A strategic, data-driven approach to fundraising with a focus on return on investment.
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Skilled in relationship-building, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and tailor asks for diverse audiences.
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A confident and compelling communicator, particularly in written English, with an eye for detail and tone.
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Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting against income targets.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and approachable.
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Resilient, results-oriented, and always willing to learn from setbacks.
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Friendly, collaborative, and passionate about conservation.
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Comfortable navigating a continuously evolving charity environment.
Benefits
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.