Events project manager jobs in portland, dorset
Conservation Collective (CC) funds solutions to protect the environment, restore nature, and safeguard against climate change. The CC UK charity incubates, launches, and supports locally focused foundations, which open new funding channels to support the most impactful environmental grassroots projects. Our network comprises 20 members based all over the world and is growing.
We manage and monitor our donor relations, grant giving governance, contacts, and event activities, via a bespoke and customised salesforce system. This was launched in early 2022 and has been developed and configured to meet our growing needs since then.
As the demand for our model increases around the world, we need a highly capable Salesforce Administrator to support us to ensure our system is well managed, users are trained, and we can create accurate reports for our donors and other audiences. We’re looking for someone who can not only ensure that the existing system works well, is well managed and who can help us generate high-quality reports from the system to help us to raise more funding to support grassroots conservation work.
The role will report to the Finance Director and will work closely with the rest of the team in the UK and around the world, it is a critical role that is central to the success of our global network, and there is lots of scope for an ambitious candidate to grow in responsibility with it.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Salesforce System: maintenance, administration, prioritisation and training
Maintenance, user management, support and development
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Administer and maintain the Salesforce platform, managing user access, profiles, roles, and security settings.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve any operational or functional problem.
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Maintain reliable records in all objects on Salesforce by eliminating duplicates monthly, processing user deletion requests and updating records for lists with up-to-date information on key stakeholders (e.g. trustees, contractors etc).
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Ensure automatic back-ups are working and up to date and an understanding of how to restore back-ups if needed, protecting our organisational data.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation of Salesforce configurations and process.
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Managing Data Import Templates to upload ad-hoc batch data into Opportunities, using Data Loader or any other data import and data quality tools.
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Oversee data governance log: maintaining log of changes to review with the team, discussing effect on budget and system usage to feed into prioritisation of new features and functionality, support the communication of any platform changes to end users
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Manage onboarding and offboarding users both with Salesforce and Microsoft platforms.
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Oversee smooth onboarding and training process for new members and refresher training where appropriate to ensure effective adoption and system use.
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Respond to individual questions from users via tickets, on Slack and share tips and tricks regularly via Slack Channel updates to review any Salesforce learnings, any features from latest Salesforce release, any security updates, any best practices.
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Work with our external Salesforce consultants on any requests of flow maintenance or improvements and monitoring effective use of credits and budgets.
Form Assembly Management
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Manage the integration of Form Assembly with Salesforce ensuring all connectors work well and troubleshoot and update connections where needed.
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Support users with the building/maintenance of individual Grant Application forms, updating when needed (ad hoc) and embedding them in their websites.
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Future scope any gaps in the Grant Application process, improve data management using validation, document and improve on existing processes.
Dashboard and Reporting Management
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Support us to produce effective and easy to understand reports from the system:
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Opportunities - pipeline and income reports
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Grants - tracker and applications analysis,
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Impact – dashboards and project reports
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Best Practice Metrics – support and create best practice reports
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Provide quarterly analysis of user activity in the system, identifying and addressing trends or issues that arise from this
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Support the senior management team to prepare quarterly data and reports for trustee meeting and annual reports.
Overseeing our IT systems with the support of outsourced consultants
As well as the Salesforce administration, the candidate we’re looking for will also be able to:
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Be a key point of contact with our outsourced IT company, overseeing the creation of new users and managing the leavers’ processes on the MS 365 environment
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Support CC team to maintain and ensure Sharepoint intranet is working smoothly and is up to date, user management of licenses and active users, their security settings, distribution lists.
Support the Data Protection Officer in data protection matters.
The successful candidate for this role will need to demonstrate:
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Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator, who holds Salesforce Administrator certification.
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Proficiency in Salesforce Lightning Experience.
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Solid understanding of Salesforce security models, including roles, profiles, and permission sets.
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Clear communication skills, both verbal and written. This is vital in supporting colleagues with less technical experience.
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Understanding of a Microsoft 365 environment
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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
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Self-motivation, detail-orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and escalate where needed.
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Ability to work independently/remotely.
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Experience in not-for-profit sector
Ideally, they’ll also be:
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Passionate about nature and the environment.
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Comfortable with using Slack and Canva environments.
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Being able to speak other languages, Spanish, Greek or Italian would be a bonus!
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Hours: Full time (flexible hours negotiable).
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Start date: As soon as possible
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Location: Remote, will need to be able to travel to London for attend meetings (average 4 per year).
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Line manager: Finance Director
Working closely with: Executive Director, Network Director, Development Officer, Programme Manager, Development Officer, Network Coordinator
Benefits: being part of a dynamic, creative, and growing team working to amplify the impact of local grassroots environmental work, as well as:
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Flexible working as standard (hours and location)
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Unlimited holiday allowance
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Private medical insurance
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme
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CPD opportunities
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Possible travel in the UK and internationally
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Saving the world!
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To apply send your CV and a short cover letter by September 11th
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our South regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 29 historic churches across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 15th September 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHO WE ARE
Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky News, The Times, The Guardian, The New York Times and many more.
Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.
We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected and are no longer exploited for human consumption.
Animal Equality UK’s current key campaigns include:
- Strengthening enforcement of animal protection laws.
- Halting the expansion of Scotland’s salmon farming industry.
- Achieving a ban on foie gras imports.
- Securing species-specific slaughter legislation for fish.
- Inspiring the public to eat plants, not animals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Operations Officer to play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of Animal Equality UK’s internal operations and supporter services.
This is a varied role covering administration, finance, data management, supporter care, and event coordination. You will be the first point of contact for many of our supporters and stakeholders, providing excellent service while supporting team members across all departments.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a calm and professional demeanour, thrive on problem-solving, and take pride in ensuring that systems and processes run efficiently behind the scenes.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Culture and internal support: Act as a culture ambassador, upholding Animal Equality’s values of professionalism, resilience, accountability, and compassion. Strengthen communication between teams and ensure effective use of project management tools. Identify and lead process improvements with guidance from the Operations Manager.
- Supporter and donor care: Serve as the first point of contact for supporter queries via phone, email, post, and social media. Provide excellent donor support, including thanking donors, resolving payment issues, and sending mailings. Maintain supporter and volunteer records accurately in CRM systems and ensure compliance with GDPR.
- Finance and reporting: Process expenses, supplier payments, and support budget forecasting. Assist with Gift Aid claims, monthly data uploads, and finance reports. Prepare scheduled reports and presentations to track progress against objectives.
- Team processes: Support recruitment processes, including application handling, interview coordination, and onboarding/offboarding schedules. Ensure smooth induction for new staff and manage equipment, training resources, and access.
- Events and operations: Assist with the organisation of internal training, team meet-ups, and supporter events. Support health and safety measures for team members and volunteers at peaceful protests, undertaking risk assessments and first aid training. Manage stock and campaign materials, fulfil supporter requests, and oversee mailing logistics.
- Data and systems: Conduct database cleansing and maintain accurate supporter, volunteer, and executive records.
- Represent Animal Equality’s culture: Support Animal Equality’s life-saving work by producing high-quality output, embracing and representing the organisation’s culture principles proudly at all times, and supporting our philanthropic efforts.
- Support with other ad hoc duties, as requested by your line manager.
ABOUT YOU
You are a reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused team player who takes pride in creating order and efficiency. Embracing Animal Equality’s culture principles and reinforcing them proudly, you balance meticulous attention to detail with a flexible, positive, level-headed approach and are motivated by helping the organisation succeed for farmed animals.
You actively seek constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your work. You show ownership and a growth mindset that is focused on improving the world for farmed animals. Knowledge of farmed animal issues and alignment with Animal Equality’s mission is a must, as is professionalism, adaptability, and discretion.
You must have a minimum of one year’s experience in operations, administration, project management, or a related role. With exceptional communicational and time-management skills, you are comfortable balancing competing priorities and will bring a friendly, professional attitude at all times. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you are confident when learning new technologies.
You will be based remotely in the UK. In addition to monthly meet-ups, some travel within the UK may be required for demonstrations, meetings, and events. While not common, occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support campaigning activities. Any additional hours worked and agreed with your Manager can be reclaimed as TOIL.
BENEFITS
- Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
- Personalised employee assistance programme (EAP): An Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The programme offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am and 10am and finish between 4pm and 6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine-month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
APPLY NOW
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 19th September 2025.
Animal Equality’s vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Frazzled is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE based on the power of emotional openness. Our free, volunteer-led meetings run online every single day of the year, offering people a chance to share, listen and feel heard in a supportive community.
We're looking for a confident and positive self starter with a high level of emotional intelligence, attention to detail and excellent communication skills to be our new Project Support and Administrative Officer.
You will play a vital role in coordinating our schedule of peer-support meetings, managing our busy inboxes, supporting our volunteers and ensuring our internal systems and processes are well organised and working smoothly. You will work closely with our Co-Heads of Training and Programmes to plan and manage service delivery, support the recruitment, wellbeing, training and development of volunteers, as well as provide day-to-day running of our services. Supporting the Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising, you will contribute to Frazzled’s fundraising and development by providing administrative support and helping to organise events, meetings and reports.
Frazzled runs meetings throughout the day, from early in the morning until late in the evening seven days a week. The Project Support and Administrative Officer will be responsible for scheduling meetings and supporting our Facilitators with issues when they arise.
Please note that there will be some evening and weekend work expected when emergency tech or meeting issues arise.
Key responsibilities
Core Programme:
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Manage the delivery of all Frazzled meetings by being the main point of contact for day-to-day queries, managing the day to day running of core programmes, ensuring documents, schedules, records and systems are all up to date, and being on call to deal with any issues that arise.
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Respond to all public enquiries in a helpful and efficient manner
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Manage the Frazzled meeting schedule by arranging our meetings with volunteers and uploading them onto our booking website
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Design all pre- and post- volunteer meeting polls and ensure these are completed
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Host Ruby Wax public meetings with Ruby on Zoom
Volunteer Support:
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Support the Heads of Training and Programmes in the recruitment, support and training of volunteers
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Be confident in having constructive conversations via Zoom, phone and email with our stakeholders and volunteer network
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Ensure all volunteer records, DBS and training tracking is maintained and updated, and arranging training meetings
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Assess feedback forms from volunteers that may highlight problems or risks within meetings and manage these accordingly
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Support all volunteers in case of distress, queries, updates, problem solving alongside the Heads Training and Programmes
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Support and minute monthly volunteer meetings
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Write a monthly volunteer newsletter
Data and internal operations
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Manage and oversee all data collection from the core programme meetings, including analysis and presentation of results to staff, volunteers and trustees.
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Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing partners
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Support CEO and Head of Fundraising with funding applications and relevant administration tasks
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Maintain office systems and the central filing system
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Support the smooth running of quarterly trustee meetings, including preparing papers and reports
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Assist colleagues whenever necessary.
Shared Responsibilities with wider team
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Design and rollout ongoing participant feedback surveys, evaluate survey data and present conclusions/proposals for next steps to internal stakeholders.
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Manage continuous improvement projects to support the organisation and your own development
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Help with the development and implementation of the Frazzled strategy.
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Assist in the production of the Annual Report of the charity and other publications and publicity material.
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Represent the organisation at external meetings where appropriate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to engage confidently and compassionately with a range of people
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Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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A collaborative team player with a positive, creative and flexible approach to problem-solving
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A proactive self-starter who can oversee projects from start to finish
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Strong IT skills and confident using a range of online systems (e.g. Zoom, Google G-Suite, Canva, databases, online scheduling systems)
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Confident in collecting, analysing and reporting data
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Discretion and compassion when handling sensitive information
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Willingness to work flexibly across the week, including some evenings and weekends when required
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An understanding of and compassion for the challenges faced by people feeling frazzled
Desirable
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Experience working in the charity or mental health and wellbeing sector
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Experience of working with or coordinating volunteers
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the job description. Your cover letter should be no longer than 1 side of A4.
While you can use AI to assist you in writing your application, we want to read your authentic voice, rather than the same response multiple times. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: Full time
Salary: Salary Plan, 39,500.00 GBP Annual
End Date: September 8, 2025 (30 days left to apply)
We're seeking an enthusiastic Education Coordinator to help shape the future of chemistry education.
With a focus on Northern Ireland, you'll lead regional initiatives, tailoring them to local needs and supporting teachers through workshops and online sessions. You'll build strong partnerships with local education authorities, schools, and teacher networks, and collaborate with national organisations to advance our education policy across the UK and Ireland. You’ll monitor educational developments, contribute to policy-influencing documents, and share our views with policy makers and other stakeholders.
This role will require extensive travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including attending and running events for teachers and student teachers, working with members, and meeting key education contacts. Expect to travel about twice a week, depending on the academic timetable, and occasionally work weekends and non-core hours.
Responsibilities:
Regional engagement and delivery: Lead the project management and delivery of education initiatives tailored to the needs of the local education community, aligned with our strategy. This includes understanding teacher needs, delivering direct support (e.g, workshops, online sessions), advising on the use of our resources, and commissioning internal support to enhance the impact of our services.
Local curriculum expertise and relevance: Champion and advise on local curricula to ensure our education programmes remain relevant and impactful for all teachers across the UK and Ireland. This includes providing guidance and advice to colleagues and partners on best practices for local curricula.
Partnership and stakeholder engagement:
• Develop and maintain successful partnerships and relationships with organisations and education stakeholders in the region (including local education authorities, schools, and teacher networks) to support the effective delivery of our programmes and initiatives. This also includes engaging with local members to act as advocates for chemistry and showcase best practice in school engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strategic links and collaborations with national organisations, government agencies, sister societies, and other policy influencers to inform the development and advancement of our education policy and resources.
Contribution to education policy and intelligence: Contribute to our education policy activities by monitoring educational developments, compiling and analysing relevant information, and drafting policy-influencing documents such as consultation responses and position statements.
What we are looking for:
• A degree in science, preferably in the chemical sciences, or an equivalent qualification, together with evidence of working with schools, ideally with a teaching qualification.
• An understanding of school level, further and higher education and a breadth of knowledge of the education systems in the UK and Ireland together with a deep knowledge of the local curricula.
• Experience of stakeholder relationship management and an understanding of customer requirements, including those of: school teachers; FE teachers, HE academics and support staff; careers advisors; employers; governments and its agencies, and non-government bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a proven ability to write effectively for different audiences and deliver clear and engaging presentations both online and in-person.
• Good project management and team working skills and experience, with the ability to work independently.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. This role is home-based with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.
About the RSC
An organisation with a heritage that spans over 175 years, the RSC has an ambitious international vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in the education of future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.
We provide advice, resources, and practical support to learners and educators in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. In the UK, we are the largest non-governmental funder of chemistry education and we influence government policy to ensure that opportunities to develop skills meet the unique needs of chemistry
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
You may also have experience in the following: Chemistry Teacher, Science Teacher, Science Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Lecturer, Science Lecturer, Chemistry Academic, Science Academic, STEM Teacher, STEM Coordinator, Education Advisor, Education Coordinator, Teacher Training, Community Development
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Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
Overall job purpose
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on us supporting communities around our churches caring for, opening, using and raising money for them. The Lead Local Community Officer will play the prime role in ensuring that local people are engaged, recruited, trained and supported.
The Lead Local Community Officer will lead the regional team of Local Community Officers to support, recruit, liaise with and develop volunteer and community supporters to care, open, use and raise money for the CCT’s collection of historic churches.
They will head the Church Planning process for the region, ensuring every church maintains and develops their co-created Church Plan.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 12th September 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our team as the Head of Strategic Partnerships
Location:
Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and for team meetings
Salary:
£68,000 per annum plus benefits
Hour:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Permanent
Are you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact?
Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future?
Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference?
At SeeAbility, we’re looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.
Your Role
As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will lead with vision and deliver with purpose—developing compelling proposals, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring support for our mission.
You’ll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This is your chance to help shape projects from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work.
Your Responsibilities
Lead and Inspire
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.
- Corporate Partnerships: Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.
- Support Other Fundraising Leads: Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.
- Collaboration: Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
- Networking: Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.
- Team Contribution: Actively participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.
- Event Support: Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.
Manage and Nurture
- Team Management: Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.
- Performance Tools: Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Culture Building: Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.
- Cross-Team Support: Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Database Management: Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.
- Governance & Compliance: Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.
- Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.
- Deputising: Step in for the Director of Development when required.
- Health & Safety: Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work effectively with other departments and locations.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
**Please check the Job description for extensive details
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
**Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application
Why we work for us?
Your development and appreciation
- Annual excellence awards
- Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
- Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
- Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
Your work-life balance
- 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
- Life events: Time off when you need it most
- 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
- Buy or sell annual leave scheme
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Carers Leave available
Your money goes further
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Paid DBS and renewals
- Season ticket loans
- Advance Pay/Savings scheme using WageStream app
Your wellbeing counts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life assurance of 2x annual salary
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
- Free eye test
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to DBS Checks, Right to Work, Health Declarations, and References are part of the onboarding process to ensure safety and compliance accordance to Care Quality Commissions requirements .These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
- SeeAbility is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Welcomes applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
- Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
- In some cases, roles may be exempt under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to genuine occupational requirements.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Work Practice Consultant x3 - (North East, North West and Scotland)
Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking three dedicated and experienced Practice Consultants to join our team and help deliver transformative fostering support across the North East, North West England and Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to drive improvements in fostering practice and positively impact the lives of children and young people in care.
Positions Available
- North East England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North East is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- North West England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North West is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- Scotland
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £25,578 – £28,623)
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Location: Pan-Scotland. Office base in Glasgow. Travel across Scotland is essential, with occasional UK-wide travel.
About the Role
As a Practice Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering services in Advice, Advocacy and Mediation, Training, and Practice Consultancy. Your work will contribute to our mission to empower, enrich, and support the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality training and consultancy services to fostering providers and carers.
- Support the development of fostering policy and practice across the UK.
- Champion trauma-informed, child-centred, and solution-focused approaches.
- Contribute to our publications, resources, and events.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support membership engagement.
About You
We are looking for passionate professionals with:
- A relevant qualification (e.g., social work) or substantial fostering experience.
- Experience in training, mediation, and advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice.
- Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively.
- A flexible and proactive attitude to travel and service delivery.
About the Organisation
You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.
They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Helpline (24/7)
- Eye care contribution
- Season ticket loan
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Key Dates - Closing date for all roles: 9 September 2025
North East & North West England roles:
- Shortlisting: 11 September 2025
- Interviews: 17–18 September 2025
- Location: In person in our Southwark office or via Teams (by exception)
Scotland role:
- Shortlisting: 12 September 2025
- Interviews: 25 September 2025
- Location: In person at our Glasgow office or via Teams (by exception)
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Learning and Development Officer, Childcare Worker, Policy and Practice Officer, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Officer, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with an international animal protection charity in their search for an Operations Officer.
Location: Remote (UK-based, with monthly travel to London at own cost)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000, depending on experience
This is a varied and fast-paced position covering administration, finance, data management, supporter services, recruitment support, and event coordination. As the first point of contact for many supporters and stakeholders, you will deliver outstanding service while supporting colleagues across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a culture ambassador, supporting team communication and process improvements.
- Providing supporter and donor care via phone, email, post, and social media.
- Processing expenses, supplier payments, and supporting financial reporting.
- Coordinating recruitment administration, inductions, and onboarding/offboarding.
- Supporting team events, trainings, and external supporter activities.
- Managing databases, ensuring accurate records and GDPR compliance.
- Overseeing logistics, stock, and campaign materials.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to balance multiple projects.
- Calm, professional, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.
- Experienced in administration, operations, or project management (minimum 1 year).
- Confident in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Tech-savvy, adaptable, and eager to continuously improve processes.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional to join a dedicated team working to protect animals worldwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth internal operations and excellent supporter care.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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We are looking for an experienced Community and Corporate Fundraiser to join our team at an exciting period of growth for our charity. Building on our existing relationships and developing new partnerships, you will help increase unrestricted income through community and corporate fundraising initiatives.
Elayos exists to bring compassion, support and advocacy to vulnerable and isolated birthing people in Birmingham. Our Perinatal Outreach Workers, come alongside, build relationships, listen and equip with the information needed to empower our clients to have a positive and informed pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.
Our staff and volunteers offer continuity of care as we assist with emotional, practical and physical needs. Elayos values the importance of trauma-informed approaches and seeks to offer this to both staff and clients. Where appropriate, we signpost and collaborate with other organisations to ensure that the greatest range of support is given.
Alongside emotional support, we provide: a baby bank stocking essential equipment and consumables, expert infant feeding support, a small hardship fund for essential items, vouchers to clients at Christmas and toy packs for vulnerable children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Support Officer
Location: Remote, with regular meetings in London, applicants must be based in or around London
Salary: £27,700 - £29,000 per year
Contract: Full-time with opportunities to work flexibly over 4 days
Reporting to: CEO
About AWN
All Ways Network (AWN) is a UK-registered charity dedicated to empowering non-profits that support diverse Muslim communities across the UK, particularly those with an annual income under £1 million towards becoming fundable.
We provide grassroots organisations with vital services from bid-writing and application reviews to webinars, training, and tailored charity support. This helps them access funding, strengthen governance, build capacity, and adopt best practices in a challenging funding landscape.
Committed to equitable grant-making and a stronger civil society, AWN champions the vision of: “Thriving non-profits empowering Muslim communities to enrich UK society.”
Role Overview: Knowledge in grant-funding, capacity building, organisational support
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Charity Support Officer to help deliver AWN’s mission. You will be the first point of contact for grassroots charities, supporting them to strengthen their organisations and improve their chances of securing grant funding by offering practical guidance, signposting, and building trusted relationships that help them grow in confidence and resilience. The role includes helping organisations strengthen governance and compliance, sharing information on grant-funding opportunities, and supporting them to identify challenges and develop practical solutions.
The non-profits you will support work across a wide range of areas for example: women, health and wellbeing, youth, homelessness and poverty, family services, sports, faith groups, crime and gangs, prisoners and ex-offenders, refugees and asylum seekers, drug addiction, older people and rehabilitation, and many more.
Bringing a strong awareness of the barriers facing small charities particularly Muslim-led groups, will be key to helping them build long-term sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the first point of contact for charities and community groups, managing a varied caseload and balancing priorities.
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Carry out needs assessments to understand organisations strengths, challenges, and funding needs, and develop clear action plans.
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Provide tailored support, including health checks on governance, compliance, finances, and funding readiness, offering recommendations and signposting to specialist services (e.g., Cranfield Trust, CVS, Charity Excellence etc).
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Advise on funding opportunities, strategy, and application readiness, with referrals to bid-writing support where needed.
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Deliver workshops, webinars, events, and one-to-one sessions to build skills, knowledge, and confidence of UK grassroots organisations.
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Work collaboratively with organisations and AWN colleagues (including via the triage and referral system) to identify challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with charities, funders, and sector partners across the voluntary, public, and charity sectors.
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Represent AWN at external events, conferences, and meetings, helping to organise and deliver events linked to your work.
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Keep accurate records on the CRM, gather feedback, write case studies, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and service development.
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Support AWN’s communications by contributing updates for the website and social media.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and motivated to make a difference. You’ll have a natural ability to listen, build trust, and meet people where they are, while offering constructive and practical support. Patience, curiosity, and cultural awareness will help you understand the diverse realities of grassroots charities and the communities they serve.
Alongside these personal qualities, you’ll bring a good understanding of the charity sector and the challenges facing small non-profits across the UK, for UK Muslim-led organisations. You’ll have exceptional knowledge of governance, compliance, and funding pathways, and the confidence to guide organisations towards growth, resilience, and long-term impact.
Essential Criteria
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3+ years’ experience within the UK charity sector (domestic, not solely international).
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Strong understanding of charity governance, compliance, and the UK funding and grant-making landscape.
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Insight into the needs and challenges of small and grassroots non-profits, with awareness of the systemic barriers affecting Muslim-led organisations.
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Experience supporting or advising charities, community groups, or local networks to build capacity and resilience.
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Ability to work collaboratively with organisations, offering constructive and practical guidance.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in public speaking and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a small team, with minimal supervision.
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Confident using technology to deliver support and manage work effectively, including CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and other digital tools.
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Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Community engagement and outreach
- Event or project coordination (online and in-person)
- Delivering presentations, workshops, or training sessions
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities
Recruitment Process
Interviews will take place early October 2025.
The process will include two stages: one online and one in-person (to be held in the City of London).
Exact dates will be confirmed before the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a role that really matters? Are you passionate about gender equality and ending world hunger sustainably? If yes, this could be the role for you!
Role: Country Director
Reports to: The Board of Trustees
Hours: Full-time
Location: UK based with frequent travel to London
Who we are…
We’re The Hunger Project UK. Nice to meet you. We’re a UK registered charity committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world without hunger.
Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. We are reaching an estimated 12.8M people around the world through 10,000 partner communities and 2,200 project sites.
Our programs are based on an innovative, holistic approach, which empower women and men living in rural communities to become agents of their own development and make sustainable progress in hunger and poverty reduction.
Our team is all around the world…from our programme countries, to our partner countries such as Australia, the Netherlands, Canada and more; with our global Head Office in New York City, US. We are all industrious, passionate, and committed; a mighty force of changemakers living around the world.
Here in the UK, we work in collaboration with our global colleagues, to raise funds for our overseas programmes and amplify the voices of those affected by hunger. We are a small but awesome team in our global scheme of things. We have big ambitions to grow and scale our fundraising efforts significantly over the next three years. So, if you’re up for the challenge.... come and join us.
What we need…
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser keen to step in and lead our efforts to scale our fundraising here in the UK. You will be a hands-on leader, getting stuck into everything from fundraising to operations, while ensuring impeccable financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate would have more than 5 years leadership experience (with a sales, marketing, or fundraising background), ideally in international development, but a background in charity is not essential. You’ll have managed a team and worked collaboratively with a Board in a previous role.
We’re looking for someone who is happy learning from our partner and programme countries and maximising limited resources, to have big impact. We’ve laid strong foundations; we now need you to get us in front of philanthropists, corporates, trusts and more!
Can you enrol people in a vision, get people taking action, mobilise funds and get things moving? If yes, you’re our person!
This role is for you if:
- You have a deep and genuine desire to make the world a better place and are passionate about gender equality and a world without hunger.
- You are truly collaborative and would rather follow existing guidance, than re-invent the wheel and work in silos.
- You have experience working with philanthropists and/or trusts and foundations, as these are two key audiences for us to scale.
- You can keep your eye on the big picture, but aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the minutiae done.
- You’re a safe and steady pair of hands.
- You have impeccable written and spoken communication skills and are great at getting people on board with your vision.
- You’re a people person and brilliant networker, with a contacts book the envy of most!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Assistant
Are you new to nature and keen to start out in the conservation sector? Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling and making a difference? Do you have experience working with young audiences, preferably within a wildlife or conservation setting?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Assistant to help support the work, grow reach and engage a wide range of communities, for a small, purpose-driven conservation charity.
Position: Communications Assistant
Location: Remote (this role requires occasional travel and overnight stays)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,946 per annum
Benefits Include: 25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays, pro-rata. Flexible approach to hours of work. Pension contribution of 3%, one-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices, monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.
Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 8th September. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.
About the Role
Whether you're just starting out or bringing early career experience, in this role you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across digital, print and media, working with a highly committed team to help restore beavers across Britain.
The purpose of this role is to amplify the charity’s communications by supporting the communications team’s day to day administrative tasks, channel planning, content creation, website updates and campaign delivery, involving some relationship management and project input.
Reporting to the Senior Communications Officer, you will be supported by formal and informal training to develop your skillset in writing and editing, media relations and database management, newsletters, websites and gain working knowledge of tools such as Canva, Hootsuite and Mailchimp.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative and project support across the Communications and Education team, learning and using key tools and processes
- Support and develop communications channels and platforms, including website updates, accessibility reviews and database content
- Assist with social media planning, content creation and monitoring trends, including design of assets using Canva
- Coordinate and support podcasts, events and campaigns, including stakeholder engagement and occasional travel to represent the organisation
- Contribute to creative content development such as infographics, reports and materials for Beaver Trust and partners
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, including health and safety, safeguarding, copyright, GDPR and EDI best practice
We welcome applicants who may need flexible ways of working or support in managing workload.
About You
Essential skills and experience include:
- A strong interest in or passion for nature, conservation and restoration
- An interest in communicating complex concepts in new and engaging ways to a wide audience
- Able to communicate ideas clearly in a team environment, with reasonable adjustments where needed
- Good organisation skills including time management, administration, workload planning and meeting deadlines. We welcome applicants who may need flexible ways of working or support in managing their workload
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Competent IT skills, preferably Google Suite, and good level standards for visual content (*little experience of producing content is necessary)
- Resident in mainland Britain and proof of right to work in Britain
- A space to work safely at home; there is a basic requirement to work with limited interruptions during working hours, in order to carry out meetings online and work effectively with colleagues with a stable internet connection
This role might suit you if you have…
- A diploma in communications, PR, journalism, or a related field
- A diploma in ecology, biology ora related field
- Internship or work experience in a related field
- Specific experience with social media content systems (e.g. Hootsuite) and design software (e.g. Canva)
- Website management or development experience
You don’t need to meet every requirement, if you’re enthusiastic about the role, we encourage you to apply
To apply please upload a 2pp CV and 1pp covering letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role. Please note, we can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.
About the Organisation
Join a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Beavers were once a common and influential part of the British countryside, and as such, the team wants to reconnect people to this part of our heritage.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics.
You may have experience in roles including; Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Coordinator, PR Assistant, Content Creator, Campaigns Assistant, Events Assistant.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Drive Bees Abroad's growth in social followers, engagement, and individual giving through high-impact digital content and campaigns.
Whilst we are a small charity, we drive a lot of impact and have great ambition. We are looking for a communications and engagement lead who can help us with our marketing, PR, and social media presence. The communications lead will be working closely with our CEO and external partners and will be responsible for planning and executing communications campaigns to meet our annual engagement and income targets.
You should be well organised, proactive, and work well within a small team.
Responsibilities:
- Content & Social Media
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Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, newsletters, and blog.
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Build and maintain a content calendar aligned to campaigns and key dates.
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Collaborate with internal teams and supporters to amplify stories.
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- Digital Fundraising & Email Marketing
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Develop and run email campaigns with strong CTAs to engage and convert.
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Work with the CEO to plan donor-focused digital campaigns.
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- Analytics & Strategy
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Monitor growth, reach, and engagement across platforms.
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Use insights to continuously improve strategy and content performance.
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Skills & Experience
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Demonstrated experience growing a social media audience ideally for a charity, social enterprise, or purpose-led organisation.
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Exceptional written communication skills – able to distil technical project outcomes into human-centred stories that spark emotion and action. Creative flair for designing, planning and executing campaigns.
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Understanding of public fundraising campaigns and how to use digital storytelling to drive donations.
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Experience using Canva for creating eye-catching visuals (text, image, video) and content management.
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Proficient in social media management tools, analytics (Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, LinkedIn). Able to quickly post updates and announcements during live events and fundraising periods.
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Able to maintain a consistent voice and brand identity across channels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Senior Supporter Engagement Officer
Responsible to: Fundraising Operations Manager
Salary: £30,900 FTE pro rata (£20,085 actual)
Hours of work: Part time (0.65FTE/22.75 hours per week). Exact days/times to be agreed upon appointment. We consider flexible working requests
Annual leave: 30 days with 8 additional Bank Holidays pro rata
Location: Remote - location is flexible with option to be home based anywhere in the UK. Hybrid/office based also available (head office is in Bristol)
Closing date: 15th September - midday
About Action for ME
Action for ME is the only charity in the UK providing support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME. The charity was founded by Sue Finlay in 1987 and since then has been taking holistic approach so we can make an impact on multiple fronts - from amplifying the voices of people affected by ME in Government and leading on breakthrough research, to providing "lifeline" support and unique healthcare services on a daily basis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes referred to and diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, fluctuating disease, causing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM), sleep problems, problems with thinking and memory (brain fog), pain and crushing fatigue. There are an estimated 1.3 million people living with ME or ME-like symptoms, including PEM, in the UK alone.
Even in its so-called mildest form, ME can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about ME means patients can experience disbelief, and even discrimination, from friends, family, health and social care professionals, employers and teachers.
For the first time there is an increased awareness of post viral illness because of the Covid -19 pandemic. After decades of neglect this offers Action for ME an opportunity to accelerate our work for people with ME in a way we have never been able to do before. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
Job purpose
This role will deliver an exceptional supporter experience to our donors, building and maintaining strong relationships with our supporters. Working closely with other members of the fundraising and communications teams, you will deliver our supporter journey, maintain regular communication with donors and be an integral part of our fundraising campaigns and appeals.
Key duties
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager to deliver our supporter journey, engaging current and prospective donors with our work and giving them an excellent experience of supporting Action for ME.
- Be responsible for creating the methods that ensure each supporter relationship is maximised, increasing retention rates for a growing supporter base. As such you will be required to engage with supporters so that they feel valued, and relationships can be developed further for the benefit of the charity.
- Lead on thanking donors, including making phone calls to donors as part of stewardship.
- Work closely with the Fundraising Operations Manager and the team to support the growth of income streams, including but not limited to, individual giving, Gift Aid, legacies, trading, community fundraising and membership.
- Work with the communications team on the delivery of digital communications, including social media and e-communications for a diverse range of audiences.
- Play a key role in fundraising appeals and campaigns including our yearly Big Give Christmas Challenge, Summer Appeal, Thanking Campaign and any other fundraising initiative or project as directed by the Fundraising Operations Manager or Director of Fundraising.
- Ensure excellent supporter care and maintenance of accurate database records.
- Create inspiring donor communications, including stories and impact from our wider work (support & healthcare services, research and policy work)
- Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager to identify potential major donors.
- Develop innovative and creative ways of widening our supporter base and increasing donations.
Other duties
- To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Supervise fundraising volunteers as required.
- Occasional attendance at fundraising events.
- To positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times.
- To contribute to the team’s overall strategy, ongoing workplan and annual planning.
- To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Fundraising Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising or the Chief Executive.
- Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
Person specification
Experience and knowledge
- Minimum 2 years previous fundraising experience
- Demonstrable skills in stewarding supporters and donors.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for work, including basic excel functions, basic formulas and list tools.
- Experience of using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge
- Proven experience of effective donor stewardship approaches
Skills and Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating engaging donor communications
- Ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload.
- Ability to use own initiative, work independently and to work well in a remote team.
- An understanding of data protection including UK GDPR related to fundraising
- An understanding of ME, the impact on people affected by it and associated current political, health, policy and social issues (desirable).
Attitudes and values
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Resilient
Key competencies
- Effective communicator
- Results driven
- Attention to detail
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.