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Job Title: Senior Press and Communications Officer

Position Type: Permanent/Full time

Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive

Salary: £35,000

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

Job Purpose

· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools

· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)

· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence

Key Tasks include

· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice

· Work with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website

· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media

· Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable

· Produce, edit and co-ordinate video and visual content across SFM’s projects

· Working closely with the Chief Executive on media campaigns

· Ensuring that we maintain a vibrant social media presence (BlueSky, Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook)

· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)

· Ensure website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content

· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website

· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective

· Tracking our impact on social media and preparing media reports for Trustee Meetings (four per year)

· Liaising with partner organisations for joint marketing of our projects

· Working with the Chief Executive to produce and distribute our newsletters

· Adding press articles to the website and social media

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· The Senior Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person Specification

 Essential

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials

· Experience of getting media coverage

· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals

· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva

· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal

· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education

· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation

· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations

· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers

· Digital campaigning and social networking skills

· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative

· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work

· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.bThis role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating new prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Manager, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 11th August 2025 (1st round), w/c 18th August 2025 (2nd round)

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Development Team at The BRIT School is focused and experienced, with colleagues having worked in award-winning not-for-profits and national arts centres. Consisting of the Director of Development and colleagues focused on Corporate, Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, the Team’s work is supported by a strong Senior Leadership Team and motivated Board of Trustees. 

With current / recent institutional funders including Garfield Weston Foundation, Leverhulme Trust, Arts Council England, Dr. Martens Foundation and Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation - amongst many others - it is an exciting and unique organisation, bringing together world-class education with the creative industries. 

This is an exciting time to join The BRIT School team, as we continue to build on our successful trusts and grants programme and the momentum of recent years. 

Joining us as Trusts & Grants Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to #keepBRITspecial, helping the School to realise its plans and ambitions.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the ethos and ambition of The BRIT School.

As a member of an impactful team, you’ll have the autonomy, responsibility and freedom to bring your own creativity, drive and skills to the role, and to make an impact… not only on our fundraising ambitions, but on the lives of the young artists we support.

We would welcome candidates who are looking to move into trusts fundraising from other fundraising backgrounds, or relevant sales environments. We are supportive of - and happy to consider - flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/home working.

The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is the bedrock of our ethos and values. 

We look forward to receiving your application, and we hope to meet you soon.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job Role:

Deputy CEO

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Permanent / Full time

Salary:

£50,000 per annum plus additional benefits

Location:

Remote working from home with occasional travel

Closing Date for Applications:

6th August 2025

Interviews likely to be on

18th/19th August 2025

Role Overview

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003. Each year, more than 200 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide or suicide or sudden death following domestic abuse. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after fatal domestic abuse. 

AAFDA are recruiting a Deputy CEO to join our remote team to play a pivotal role in ensuring our operational success, driving key programmes, enhancing organisational performance, and supporting income generation efforts.

As Deputy CEO, you will be a key leader in transforming our vision into action. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure the smooth running of the charity’s day-to-day operations and your leadership will enable AAFDA to reach new heights in both impact and growth.

We need someone with the passion and conviction to help us push for the big changes needed and the expertise to develop and position our strategy, influencing, campaigning and fundraising accordingly. The right person will be comfortable embracing chaos, and will convey resilience and calmness under pressure.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.

To Apply: Please see the job description and person specification. Please apply by submitting your C.V. and a supporting statement, which will be no longer than 4 sides of A4 and covers your experience and ability to fulfil the person specification.

£38,700 per annum

Permanent

Part home/part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

This role will provide support to the Chief Executive of UNICEF UK. This includes a range of responsibilities, full administrative support, secretarial duties, and project coordination for crucial cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and impactful outcomes.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in providing high-level support, adeptly managing complex diaries, and skillfully coordinating major meetings, events, and projects. You will have a track record of effectively supporting multi-stakeholder programs, making decisions with agreed parameters, and demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment and take proactive steps to address challenges is essential for success in this role.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 7 August 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymizes your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

Colleagues will work one day a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The successful candidate will be expected to endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan.

Lawyers Service

• Providing high quality services to our lawyers including identifying and recommending appropriate medical experts to clinical negligence solicitors; maintaining and developing the medical expert database. Routinely considering the Experts’ Protocol and ensuring that it remains relevant and fit for purpose.

Inquest Service

• Assessing cases for eligibility for AvMA’s pro bono Inquest Service according to AvMA’s criteria.
• Preparing cases for the coroner’s court to include sorting medical records; liaising with bereaved families by phone and in writing; researching medical literature; taking and preparing initial statements; liaising with the Coroner’s officer; securing appropriate disclosure documents; instructing counsel; assisting with preparation of bundles of documents for the hearing. Identifying general and specific patient safety issues; considering need for Prevention of Future Death Reports and or Action Plans.
• Attendance at pre-inquest hearings and inquest hearings with counsel and the family. This may involve travel and overnight stays. Out-of-pocket expenses are paid. Although overtime is not payable, time out of the office is recoverable in accordance with AvMA Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy. Attendance may also be required to attend partial remote hearings via Teams/Zoom
• Capturing and recording key data from inquests, securing feedback from clients.
• Working with Medico Legal Team Leader to ensure appropriate publicity on case outcomes where appropriate to include obtaining relevant client consents and that the case is written up for potential publication in AvMA’s Lawyer Service Newsletter ​​​​​​​

Advice & Information Service

• Providing advice, support and information to the public through written casework. This involves helping people affected by medical accidents to obtain an understanding of what has happened to them, their rights and the most appropriate option(s) for resolving their concerns and meeting their needs including referrals to panel solicitors.

Helpline

• Providing advice and assistance to the public on AvMA’s specialist helpline. Training will be given and in due course assisting the Helpline Development Officer to train helpline volunteers.

Other Duties

• To endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan: AvMA's 5 Year  Strategic Plan
• Junior Certification: Promoting the Certificate Competence Scheme (junior lawyer scheme) to include assessing applications received
• Feedback from clients: Working on the direction of ML Director and ML Team Leader to secure maximum feedback from clients on inquest and advice and information services
• Website: Helping to keep AvMA self-help leaflets up to date on the website
• Occasional representation of AvMA at meetings and events
• Conference: To help develop AvMA’s annual conference programme and other conferences as appropriate.

Grants Manager - Cancer Grand Challenges

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 pa depending on experience

Reports to: Senior Grants Manager - Cancer Grand Challenges

Department: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)

Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 2 days per week)

Closing date: Sunday 10th August at 23.59 This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not delay submitting your application to avoid any disappointment.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants Manager to join Cancer Grand Challenges (CGC) and deliver operational activities across the Research Team including through open funding calls and review / stewardship of research teams supporting Cancer Grand Challenges' mission.

About the team

Cancer Grand Challenges is a global funding initiative founded in 2020 by the two largest funders of cancer research in the world: Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US ().

Cancer Grand Challenges builds on the success of CRUK's Grand Challenge that launched in 2015 - to date we have committed in excess of c$400m to fund 16 interdisciplinary teams, and our portfolio now includes over 1200 researchers and collaborators across 16 countries. We recently launched our fifth call for applications to address seven new challenges, and we are thinking about what the next decade for the initiative will look like. So, this is an exciting time to join the team.

When you work at Cancer Grand Challenges, you'll be employed by Cancer Research UK.

What will I be doing?

• Deliver to work plans and assist in the design, development and maintenance of process documents and reporting mechanisms for all research operations activity within Cancer Grand Challenges

• Support and coordinate the activities of the Cancer Grand Challenges Scientific Committee and associated meetings, working closely with scientific colleagues and with the committee chair and membership

• Deliver the application and review processes for Cancer Grand Challenges, working with colleagues to identify and implement improvements within and between funding calls

• Deliver excellent support to Cancer Grand Challenges applicants to required standards, governance, policies and timeframes by:

  • Responding to, resolving and redirecting (where necessary) queries from prospective applicants to colleagues in Cancer Grand Challenges, CRUK and NCI

  • Advising on eligibility and applicant processes

  • Preparing papers and reports for meetings of the Cancer Grand Challenges Scientific Committee

  • Working with the CRUK Research Funding Product team to deliver application and review processes via the grants management system

  • Retrieving and interpreting application data, metrics and reporting

  • Maintaining accurate files and records of Cancer Grand Challenges applications and awards, ensuring information may be easily retrieved and is compliant with data protection policies

• Interface with Cancer Grand Challenges reviewers, applicants and funded teams, providing excellent operational support as appropriate

• Plan and deliver annual reviews of funded Cancer Grand Challenges teams

• Liaise directly with relevant stakeholders at the NCI on ongoing delivery and priorities

• Assist in activities that will ensure Cancer Grand Challenges scientific activities and programmes are leveraged to advance fundraising by the Cancer Grand Challenges philanthropy team

• Develop briefing packs for senior staff

• Support the successful planning and delivery of Cancer Grand Challenges meetings and events across the full breadth of team activity

• Support the Cancer Grand Challenges communications agenda including researcher-facing and public-facing marketing and digital activity

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience of grants management

• Relevant experience of managing projects, with ability to develop and deliver complex plans and deliver multiple tasks to competing deadlines and prioritise effectively

• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and with an ability to present data in a clear and concise format relevant for the audience

• Process management expertise, including implementing and evaluating new processes

• Excellent analytical skills, with attention to detail and with an ability to present data in a clear and concise format relevant for the audience

• A logical thinker, who enjoys resolving day-to-day problems by developing robust and pragmatic solutions

• Experience of building effective relationships with colleagues at all levels, including with external stakeholders and with a commitment to excellent customer service

• Ability to communicate effectively whilst demonstrating listening skills and an ability to influence others

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Office 360.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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About the Role

We are looking for a creative and values-driven Communications Officer to join our growing team.

Working with our community of brain injury survivors, volunteers and staff, you will co-produce content that shares our stories, increases awareness and broadens our reach. 

You’ll play a central role in promoting our services and amplifying the voices of our members.

Headway East London is an expanding organisation that provides sector-leading support services for people living with brain injury: you’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work will make a real difference every day.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications Delivery

• Deliver and support the implementation of our communications and marketing strategy across all channels (digital and print.

• Lead on a regular calendar of activity across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube) to maintain and grow a network of online supporters.

• Lead on maintaining and developing content for the Headway East London website (using WordPress and Elementor), including blog posts, service pages and events.

Community & Co-Production

• Work with our members (services users - people with brain injury), volunteers and staff to co-create content that reflects their voices and experiences.
• Ensure accessibility is embedded in all communications, including use of plain English, inclusive visuals, and a variety of formats.
• Engage the wider Headway East London community in developing campaigns, storytelling, and communications planning.

 Campaigns, Partnerships & Income Generation

• Support fundraising and development teams to plan and deliver digital campaigns that increase donations, engagement and awareness.

• Explore opportunities for brand development, partnerships and earned media that align with our values and strategic priorities.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with local and national media outlets and stakeholders

Internal Communications

• Support internal communication needs across the organisation, helping teams stay informed and connected across multiple sites.
• Help develop internal resources and templates that enable teams to produce consistent, values-led communications.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

 Internal: Members (service users), Volunteers, Day Service Co-Ordinators, Service Leads of Departments, Director of Fundraising

 External: Public Audiences, Partner Organisations, Contractors e.g. Website Developers, Graphic Designers, Press

Other

Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.

Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.

Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Who we are

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before. We are currently Kent Charity of the Year and Kent Disability Charity of the Year, and have a proven track record in delivering high impact services.

Summary of the role

The Individual Giving Fundraiser will be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, driving digital fundraising, managing multi-channel appeals and designing and implementing donor journeys to increase engagement, retention and income.

Main purpose of job

Working with the Head of Fundraising the Individual Giving Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering strategies to grow income from individual supporters through acquisition, retention, and stewardship. This role focuses on building long-term, meaningful relationships with donors, delivering compelling fundraising campaigns, and enhancing the donor experience across digital and offline channels.

The Role Responsibilities

· Maintain and grow ADSS’s income from individual supporters with a focus on digital platforms.

· Lead on the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns and optimising supporter journeys.

Fundraising Strategy and Planning:

· Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including regular giving, to support ADSS’s mission, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

· Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and events, including individual giving and online fundraising efforts.

· Develop project plans and assist in setting KPI’s.

· Craft compelling appeals that resonate with donors and reflect the organization’s mission.

· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.

· Prepare and present detailed reports on fundraising progress to leadership and maintain an accurate pipeline.

· Monitor expenditure for individual events and campaigns to ensure a profitable return on investment.

· Support the team to identify and develop new revenue streams to increase support for ADSS programmes and services.

· Keep up to date with industry developments to contribute to the overall development of the fundraising department. Continually monitor digital trends and be willing to adapt to this quickly changing area.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

· Design and implement donor journeys to increase retention and engagement

· In collaboration with the Communications Team, increase our geographical area of reach and influence, across Kent, to grow our donor base.

· Work with families and the wider ADSS team to support the development of case studies to tell donors the stories of ADSS’s work.

· Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring their continued support.

· Implement strategies for donor recognition and retention, including personalised outreach, acknowledgements, impact reports, and engagement opportunities.

· Develop and maximise communication tools and materials to keep all donors updated with our key messaging and impact.

· Engage with the community through various communication channels, promoting the organisation’s mission and fundraising opportunities.

· Manage online platforms and income pages of our website to maximise the potential channels for donation.

Corporate and Community Partnerships:

Work with the Corporate and Community Fundraisers to:

· Develop Individual Giving programmes within Corporate and Community partnerships

· Ensure that digital platforms support their efforts to cultivate relationships with local businesses and community groups to secure sponsorships, partnerships, and in-kind donations.

· Engage community leaders and influencers to increase visibility and support for ADSS’s fundraising efforts.

· Explore the role of digital platforms in new partnerships to diversify revenue streams and enhance community engagement.

Donor Database Management:

· Maintain and update our donor database, ensuring accurate records of donations, communications, and engagement history.

· Analyse one-off and regular giving performance and optimise programmes based on insights

· Manage the Membership recruitment process

· Track progress towards fundraising goals, preparing regular reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

· Work within GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice at all times.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main

requirements of the post holder. The Chief Executive Officer may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, or pro-rata (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid working – We ask our colleagues to be in the Youth Zone for at least 60% of their working week

Contract: Permanent contract – 40 hours per week. We are open to either 1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE contracts. Hours worked are generally flexible and certainly you are not tied to “9-5”.

Benefits: 33 Days annual leave including bank holidays pro-rata; Free gym access; Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme; Free staff meals during sessions; Discounted holiday club for dependants on working days

Main Purpose

This post will play a leading role in Legacy’s Fundraising Team, developing our corporate fundraising capabilities and growing this income stream with a six-figure sum annual fundraising target.

The Role

Using your skills, you will develop and deliver our corporate fundraising strategy, raising new business income whilst stewarding our current corporate partnerships. You will actively drive forward new ways in which corporates can engage with Legacy and raise additional funds including but not limited to, challenge events, in-aid-of events, employee fundraising and corporate team days.

This is an excellent role for an experienced Fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career with the opportunity to pilot new ideas and manage key relationships.

As well as raising vital funds, you will help raise awareness that Legacy is a charity within the local community. Through creating successful fundraising campaigns and building strong and meaningful relationship with local businesses in Croydon, you will make a key contribution to ensuring young people have a safe, affordable and inspiring place to go in their leisure time.

About Legacy Youth Zone

Croydon Youth Zone, named as Legacy by young people, was opened in September 2019. The Youth Zone is an independent Charity, but we are proud to be part of the growing OnSide Network whereby we have adopted a set of principles that guide our work with young people.

Our universal offer is focussed around a state-of-the-art, multimillion pound facility that is purpose built and remains dedicated to young people. We work with young people aged from 8 – 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) and offer an array of activities for young people to get involved in. We pride ourselves on being open when young people need us the most, during evenings and weekends, and whenever schools are closed.

Since opening, the Youth Zone has had nearly 16,000 young people sign up as members of which around 60% are male and 40% are female. At times during our opening months 1,400 young people were visiting the Youth Zone every week, making it a go to destination for Croydon’s next generation.

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• Proven corporate fundraising experience.
• Experience of building relationships and partnerships with individuals, businesses and other groups that have resulted in sustainable income.
• Experience of planning and managing events including monitoring budgets and expenditure.
• Experience of using a CRM system for logging and tracking fundraising activity.
• Experience of working closely with Trustees (or other senior volunteers) on fundraising.
• Ability to make face-to-face approaches for funding from corporate donors and to negotiate the ask.
• Outgoing, personable, confident and results driven individual.

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude:

• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on your own financial performance.
• Great at building and developing relationships that are meaningful and long lasting.
• Knowledge of how to optimise fundraising messaging to raise awareness among different stakeholders and generate return on investment.
• Outstanding communication skills, written, verbal and presentational, to a range of audiences (prospective and existing donors, Trustees, colleagues etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, to enable building positive personal and organisational relationships and convey Unitas’ work with confidence and credibility.
• Ability to think conceptually and creatively, to develop profitable fundraising products and proposals for supporters.
• Strong organisational skills, with a structured and methodical approach to work, a clear focus on results, and an ability to work to multiple deadlines.
• IT literate and basic competence with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to Legacy Youth Zone values.

To apply, please complete the application process by submitting a Cover Letter and CV.

At Ambitious about Autism, autistic children and young people are at the heart of all we do. We stand with them, champion their rights and create opportunities. 

We are looking for an organised and proactive Admin Assistant to support the Head of the Academy in the planning, coordination, and smooth delivery of our growing programme of activities for our newly created Ambitious Academy.

As the Ambitious Academy Assistant, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of workshops, seminars, and Academy events, provide technical support for online learning activities and maintain the Academy's resources and documentation library.

We are looking for someone who:

• Experience of providing administrative support in Human Resources or Learning and Development, preferably within an education context
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and tools.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, O365) and ability to learn new systems

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.

In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development and more.

Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below. If you are also able to include some examples of your work within your application, that would also be of use.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

About the role

The Passage’s philanthropy portfolio has grown significantly over the last three years through dedicated relationship management and compelling applications that have brought to life the fantastic work and outcomes achieved by The Passage’s services. A recent audit of our Trusts and Foundations programme identified further opportunities for growth with both newly created and well-established funders.

The Passage’s new three-year strategy, The Art of the Possible, is based around the themes of prevention, convening and sustaining, and highlights the importance of collaboration. The Fundraising, Communications and Trading team are seeking a passionate, articulate, and experienced individual to further enhance and sustain our trusts and foundations income stream so that The Passage can support more people to find a place to call home.

Main duties

• Lead relationships with a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies to establish a robust pipeline of sustainable income.
• Provide effective stewardship of existing trust donors and prospects to ensure repeat gifts and to increase support where relevant.
• Create innovative opportunities and develop funding proposals that match funding opportunities to The Passage’s range of services.
• Develop an annual prospect pipeline with the aim of securing sustainable, multi-year income.
• Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager to prepare accurate annual budgets, forecasts, and income phasing.
• Maintain accurate records on the Salesforce database and ensure donor records are compliant.

General responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
• To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.

Desired experience

• Experience of writing successful fundraising applications and proposals.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving financial targets from trusts and foundations, grant-making bodies, and major donor supporters.
• Experience of cultivating new prospects and converting them to become warm. donors.
• Proven stewardship skills with the ability to inspire and retain support from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
• Ability to undertake in-depth prospect research and data analysis.

Desired knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of trust and foundation prospects, particularly those most suited to supporting the work of The Passage.
• Able to understand budgets and summarise financial information.
• Knowledge and expertise of working with CRM systems to effectively manage donor relationships.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent. (Desirable)
• Relevant qualification in fundraising.

Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild the

Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Finance Director. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture—home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.

The Finance Director is a pivotal role within Alexandra Palace, one that combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial stewardship across a uniquely diverse and high-profile organisation.

The role:

• Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to embed financial planning into every layer of organisational strategy, balancing the organisations objectives across conservation, commercial, community and climate resilience.
• Lead the financial strategy behind Alexandra Palace’s 10-year vision, aligning restoration, growth and innovation across both charitable and commercial activities.
• Act as the senior financial advisor to the Trust, Trading Company and Board Committees - providing clear, confident insight to guide performance, accountability and investment.
• Provide strategic, visible financial leadership that positions the Finance team as a proactive partner - driving innovation, sustainability and delivery across our charitable and commercial priorities.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships between Finance and other teams to enhance collaboration and accountability.
• Drive strategic financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting to present a clear, data-led view of organisational health. Ensure timely, transparent financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance that strengthens trust and accountability with the Board, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Deliver cash flow, funding structures, and investment strategy to ensure long-term sustainability. Provide rigorous oversight of grant and fundraising compliance, unlocking the full value of both restricted and unrestricted income.
• Ensure full compliance with charity, company, trust and financial regulations, acting as Company Secretary for the Trading subsidiary and overseeing all statutory filings, governance obligations and legal responsibilities.
• Oversee VAT return processes and key administrative requirements, maintaining timely reporting and keeping the CEO and Board fully informed and assured.

The organisation:

Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of their extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 3 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives. Their work is supported by a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support which allows them to reinvest in their buildings, our park, and their charitable mission.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant, with at least 10 years post qualification experience (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) 
• Extensive experience working in a financial leadership role within the Charity and Not for Profit sector
• Experience working with charity trading subsidiaries and dealing with entities singularly and as a group
• Experience of delivering Annual Reports and Accounts process end to end
• Experience implementing new financial systems and processes
• Strong leader with an authentic approach, able to build and empower a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial reports at Board level, and support non-finance manager with understanding financial information

The position will be based at Alexandra Palace and requires regular office attendance. The closing date for applications is 24^th August with first stage interviews taking place on the week commencing 8^th September.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

The People Department puts our people at the heart of service delivery. Our aim is to recruit, retain and invest in our people to be the best they can be and to support our leaders and managers to deliver outstanding palliative and end of life care services through their people. Our commitment to our staff and volunteers is to value and support them to do their jobs well.

Our organisational values are CORE to everything we do. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working to ensure our leadership and workforce is representative and responsive to the communities we support.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Business Partnering team, the People Business Partner will build constructive working relationships with a portfolio of executive directors, senior and middle managers in support of the achievement of shared organisational objectives, partnering leaders and managers to turn their people plans into reality and address issues that may hinder performance and service delivery. Designing, implementing, and evaluating People (staff and volunteer) initiatives that support the Hospice’s strategic aims, and the ambition of the Hospice to move from being a ‘good’ to ‘great’ employer.

Working for your organisation

Every person at North London Hospice plays a role in supporting people to live their lives as well as they can for as long as they can. From our nursing, medical and clinical staff, patient and family support and health and wellbeing teams, cleaners & caterers to communications, finance, HR, retail and fundraising support - we all work to ensure exceptional care.

As an organisation, we are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities, and hence, we offer the following range of competitive benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Generous annual leave
• Transfer of NHS pension scheme
• Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
• Access to clinical supervision
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
• Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Travel incentives
• Family friendly and special leave
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Blue Light Scheme membership and carers’ discounts
• Social events throughout the year and much more…

Please review the attached job description and person specification for more details on the role and type of individual who would suit the post.

North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. We value diversity, and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.