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Womankind Worldwide are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Director of Finance, People & Culture to join their team on a permanent basis. Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls.

Reporting into one of the Co-CEOs, the Director of Finance, People & Culture will lead Womankind’s finance, HR, and Resources functions while ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions (UK and Kenya). You'll work closely with their Finance & Resources Committee and serve as Company Secretary, supporting their ambitious Strategy to 2030.You will also lead the people strategy that strengthens Womankind’s culture, enhances employee wellbeing, drives engagement, and aligns talent with their strategic goals.

The organisation:

Womankind Worldwide strengthen and support women’s movements in their focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. They’re undertaking a strategic transformation to strengthen their impact through a grantmaking and partnership review, an updated business model and a strategic alignment process. Staff wellbeing - one of their core feminist principles - will remain central as they navigate this journey. These changes reflect their deep commitment towards a feminist future and will position them to provide more strategic support where it is most needed across their focus countries during these unprecedented times in the development sector.

The key duties of the Director of Finance, People & Culture are as follows:

• Lead strategic financial and HR planning in collaboration with Co-CEOs and Finance & Resources Committee
• Drive implementation of Strategy 2030 particularly those strategies pertaining to Womankind’s goals to value our team and decolonise our practice
• Support assessment of funding landscape and sustainable financing strategies
• Ensure effective 3-year rolling budgeting and planning cycles
• Line manage Finance, People & Culture team, provide coaching, supervision, and development support, whilst building team capacity through process improvement
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Lead annual audit and statutory accounts production in the UK and Kenya
• Act as Company Secretary to Board of Trustees
• Ensure consistent quality and delivery of all finance processes (internal and external)
• Strategic development and review of Human Resource management, policies and processes
• Shape and model a feminist, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture that aligns with Womankind’s values
• Oversee design and implementation of a wellbeing strategy
• Lead on information technology, ensuring systems meet needs of the organisation
• Provide oversight of facilities in the UK and Kenya

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualification: A full, recognised accounting qualification
• Leadership: Proven track record delivering strategic plans as part of senior leadership team
• Experience: Significant experience leading Finance and HR functions
• International: Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
• Charity Sector: Understanding of charity governance, SORP accounting, and charity financing
• Management: Strong staff management and development experience
• Communication: Ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial
• Governance: Experience working with and being accountable to Board of Trustees
• Values: Strong commitment to feminism, anti-racism, and social justice

This role can be based in either the UK or Kenya, with flexible hybrid working policies in place. The team are also open to considering candidates with strong experience on a 0.8 FTE basis.

Applications are open until Sunday 28^th September, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 6^th October. CVs will be under continuous review in advance of this date and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so please submit your application today to make sure you don’t miss out!

Head of Engagement at The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union
 
Salary: £40,000
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full Time- 35 hours per week
 
Make a difference to student life.
 
Atkinson HR is pleased to be partnering with the University of Wolverhampton Students' Union (Wolves SU) to recruit their new Head of Engagement.
 
We’re looking for an inspiring leader to shape, grow, and champion the way students connect, belong, and thrive at the University of Wolverhampton.
 
As Head of Engagement, you’ll lead Wolves SU's Engagement Team — bringing together Student Voice, Advice, Societies, Volunteering, and more — to deliver high-impact services that make the student experience the best it can be. You’ll work closely with students, staff, and partners to make sure every Wolverhampton student feels included, supported, and heard.
 
About Wolves SU
 
The Students’ Union exists to advance the education of their members — the students of the University of Wolverhampton — through advice, community, events, and advocacy. Everything they do is guided by their values:
 
Be Supportive – helping students get the most from their time at university.
Be Brave – being a proactive, trusted voice for students.
Be Inclusive – welcoming, respecting, and celebrating all backgrounds and identities.
Be Innovative – finding new, creative ways to make a difference.
 
What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire the Engagement Team to deliver impactful, student-centred services.
• Develop and deliver strategies to boost student belonging and participation.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio — from student democracy and representation, to volunteering and advice services.
• Act as Deputy Returning Officer for SU elections.
• Manage budgets, resources, and partnerships to deliver maximum value.
• Play a key role in the Senior Management Team, deputising for the CEO when required.

 
What they're looking for

• Significant experience in leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges creatively and effectively.
• Proven success in engagement strategies, strategic planning, and partnership building.
• Strong understanding of governance, democracy, and charitable services.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for creating an inclusive and empowering environment for students.

 
Why join Wolves SU?
 
This is your chance to take a pivotal role in shaping the student experience for thousands of Wolverhampton students. You’ll work in a supportive, dynamic team where new ideas are encouraged, and your leadership will have a direct, visible impact.
 
Wolves SU offer an inclusive and fun work environment and believe passionately in developing their people. They're also committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community they’re based in. They respect everyone's individual identity and celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background.
 
It’s a genuinely exciting time for Wolverhampton Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
 
Key Dates
 
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 17th September 2025
Interviews (In-person): Thursday 25th September 2025 (TBC)
 
Please note: candidates successfully shortlisted to interview will be asked to take part in a pre-interview task such as a written report (3 pages maximum) on a confirmed topic area.
 
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Are you organised, detail-focused, and passionate about making a difference?

Join the Race Equality Foundation, a national charity working to tackle racism and improve the lives of Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities. We produce cutting-edge research, influence policy, and deliver innovative programmes that create real change.

We are looking for someone who wants to use their developing administrative and research skills to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, methodical and curious, you will support the research and policy related work of the Race Equality Foundation.

From organising interviews and roundtable discussions, to facilitating online and in person meetings, and ensuring high quality record keeping and data management; you will be crucial to the Foundation’s work in exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences and developing solutions.

Key to the way we work are both intersectionality and participatory approaches that centre the voices of those with lived experience, and you will facilitate this in the projects you work on. You will support our dissemination activities to a range of audiences, and our relationships with stakeholders, including central and local government and our voluntary and community sector partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to tackling racial inequality.

Why work with us?
At the Race Equality Foundation, you’ll join a passionate team that values inclusion and wellbeing. We offer:

• Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays

• Above-statutory employer pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) for health and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment

How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.

Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 5pm
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025

All of us at The Talent Foundry (TTF) believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.

For 16 years, we've been bridging the gap between school and work and improving social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. We work with amazing partners across the rail industry, financial services, professional services, technology companies and healthcare to deliver free, industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we support over 60,000 young people thanks to our transformational industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

Everyone on our team is:

• Passionate about the charity's vision to improve social mobility
• Motivated by team success 
• Proactive in getting things done 

Our values encompasse ambition, inquisitiveness, doing the right thing and embracing change.

The role

Due to the continued expansion and sustainability of our programmes, we are seeking a new team member to support our next period of growth in the new 2025-2026 academic year.

You will be a consumate account manager to support our skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions access a range of TTF educational programmes.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management to deliver programmes (proven experience of line managing direct reports)
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Evaluation and reporting

To succeed in this role you will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, be highly organised, a professional communicator, and not be fazed when you need to adapt your plans to meet schools’ needs (you will always have a plan B).

Job details

• £35,000 salary
• Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (inclusive of Christmas closure days)
• Training budget

If you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for the interview. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and will join our Team Together Days in a co-working space in London a min of 1 a month, up to a max of 3 per month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance and to be able to attend our team days in London. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working on our website. 

We take safeguarding seriously, please note for safer recruitment purposes, all applications must clearly state continuous work history for the last 10 years, or since leaving full time education. It is ok to have employment gaps on your CV, please provide a note to explain these. Any CVs without full history (including start and finish months and years) will not be considered. 

To read the full job information pack, download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of the key experiences and skills we are looking for which include: 

• Account management - working with funders and balancing priorities, objectives and deadlines
• Project delivery - operational, event and logistics management
• Staff management

We receive a very high number of applications for our vacancies, please make sure you read the application pack before applying to ensure your skills and experience match the person specification. 

Using AI in your application 

Robots need not apply. Human skills and authenticity is incredibly important in the work we do with young people. We want to hear your voice and personality in your application. The best way to learn about our work is from our website, not AI. We receive many applications generated by AI platforms which often include incorrect information about our charity - providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount your application. 

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Quality Assurance Manger

Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £35,432 - £39,605 per annum
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
 
Nestled in 60 acres of peaceful countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity that has supported children, young people, and adults with complex medical and learning needs for over 120 years. We provide a specialist School, College, residential care, supported living and on-site health services.
 
Our mission is to help every person we support Live Life to the Full, and our values — aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate — are at the heart of everything we do.
 
About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Quality Assurance Manager will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of care delivered across our residential School and College services.
 
You will lead on quality improvement, embed compliance and regulatory standards (CQC/Ofsted), and act as a key driver in safeguarding best practices. Using structured audits, inspections, and feedback cycles, you will work closely with teams to ensure excellence in care, safety, and person-centred planning.
 
This role will also act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the services and take a leadership role in promoting learning from incidents and continuous service improvement.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across all service areas, reporting findings and driving actions
• Monitor, evaluate and improve compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Champion safeguarding and act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Audit the quality of documentation, DATIX, care planning, MCA/LPS and assessments
• Collaborate with managers to ensure inspection readiness and service development
• Support with rota effectiveness, staffing levels, and risk management oversight
• Lead on quality initiatives across both adult and children’s services
• Contribute to training, policy development and organisational improvement

 
About You

This role is ideal for a dedicated and experienced professional in adult and/or children’s social care, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
 
Essential:

• Relevant care experience and knowledge of both adult and/or children’s services
• Strong auditing and compliance knowledge (CQC/Ofsted)
• Leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Strong IT and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and person-centred care

 
Desirable:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience delivering staff training and managing change

 
Why work for St Elizabeth’s?
 
You’ll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:

• Supportive hours:
  
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  
  
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Beautiful countryside location
• Access to Blue Light Card and other discounts across high street brands.

 
How to Apply
 
Please apply via our website by completing an application form and uploading your CV. 
 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.
 
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.
 
Final salary offer is dependent on experience, qualifications, and the role level.
 
Inclusion & Safeguarding
 
At St Elizabeth’s, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and recognised as an Investor in People.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Some roles may involve regulated activity, and applying while barred is a criminal offence.
 
Be part of something bigger at St Elizabeth’s.
 
#INDMGR
 
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is working with a leading charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to lead and grow a well-established programme. The successful candidate will take ownership of strategy, personally cultivate and secure high-value gifts, and provide leadership to a small team. The role also offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in driving forward long-term philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personally cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure gifts of £50k+
• Lead the major donor team to prioritise new business opportunities and manage a robust prospect pipeline
• Design and deliver tailored supporter journeys through an effective moves-management process
• Collaborate with colleagues to create innovative donor engagement products and events
• Leverage existing donor networks to identify and secure new prospects
• Monitor activity and track progress using the fundraising database
• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of active major donors, ensuring multi-year commitments are secured
• Provide oversight and guidance to direct reports on their donor portfolios
• Inspire and influence donors through compelling proposals and presentations
• Deliver accurate and timely reports, impact updates, and stewardship materials
• Line-manage a small team, offering coaching, support, and clear direction
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability within the team
• Work with senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen donor engagement
• Represent at high-profile meetings and events to build networks
• Support cross-team fundraising campaigns and appeals
• Organise and attend donor visits, including project-related travel where required
• Ensure data is accurately recorded and communications are logged
• Produce monthly activity, financial, and KPI reports for senior stakeholders
• Stay informed of sector trends, regulatory requirements, and developments in philanthropy
• Supervise and support volunteers as required

Person Specification:

• Proven track record of securing significant donations from new major donors
• Strong experience in stewarding and upgrading existing donor relationships
• Demonstrable success in developing innovative donor engagement approaches and pitches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
• Skilled at working alongside senior leaders and Trustees in a leadership-led fundraising model
• Experience in managing and motivating staff, fostering innovation and achieving team objectives
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and analysing performance
• Ability to problem-solve and drive improvements in working practices

What’s on Offer:

• A 12-month contract within a fantastic organisation that does amazing work.
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Central London office.
• A salary of up to £47,000 for the successful candidate.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

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

Could this be your next role? We are looking for a new Head of Finance to lead financial strategy at scale and influence decisions at the highest level at one of the UK's most respected conservation charities.

Head of Finance
Reference: AUG20259208
Location: Flexible in UK – With regular Travel to HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £70,490.00 - £80,025.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader reporting to the Director of Finance, who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring the finance function operates with agility and remains fit for purpose, providing well-informed financial decisions, transparency that are aligned with effective corporate governance. Striking this balance will be key to your success as Head of Finance.

What's the role about?

You will be accountable for a functional specialism covering the main RSPB charity, its subsidiary companies, and connected entities. This high-impact role is responsible for leading the development and coordination, of our financial controls and compliance across the RSPB, providing detailed, insightful financial analysis that supports the delivery of the RSPB’s strategic objectives.

With income and expenditure of around £200m annually, and a new finance system covering financial operations and systems integrations, you will bring proven expertise in managing large volumes of transactions, managing financial controls, running audits, and dealing with complex tax and contracts issues, leading the Financial Operations, Financial Control and Finance systems teams.

You will be a finance professional who not only brings strong technical expertise and experience but also demonstrates a clear commitment to our values and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will have the credibility and emotional intelligence to influence, engage and build trusted relationships both across the organisation and with external partners.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualified accountant, with at least 5 years post qualified experience.
• Outstanding analytical skills to understand complex financial performance, see the underlying major issues and strong communication skills to convey this in a simple and powerful
• Excellent knowledge of financial standards ,UK GAAP (FRS102), IFRS.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the functional specialism at all levels
• Collaboration skills to build partnerships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
• Business management skills to understand strategy, business functions and decision-making
• Ability to evaluate incomplete, complex and large volumes of financial information, to develop and consider a range of options and make a recommended course of action
• Proven ability to translate strategy into action, developing programmes, prioritising and leading change
• Highly competent user of Microsoft office in particular Excel

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the charity sector and the frameworks within which we work, including Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

Additional Information:

• This role is home based with the requirement to regularly travel to our UKHQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (expected to be once per month) plus occasional travel to other locations as required (overnight stays may be necessary).

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 19th September 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 29th September 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role will require completion of the standard pre-employment checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. In the cover letter section of the form you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Alton, Hampshire (flexible/hybrid working considered with a minimum of one day per month at Head Office)
37.5 hrs per week or Part Time considered. Permanent
£35,000 to £39,000 a year, dependent on experience

About the role

For 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.

We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021 as we approach our new 5 year fundraising strategy.

This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio (target for this 12 months period is £378,000). There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with Senior Management Teams, other departments and stakeholders to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.

The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.

Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support kidney patients across the UK and engage with the kidney community, enabling them to tell their stories and better communicate how larger trust grants can make a real difference for people with chronic kidney disease.

A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.

You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.

You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.

Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.

Key responsibilities

Research and process management

• Work closely with our Director of Patient Support Services (Patient Grants, Hospital Grants, Advocacy and Counselling) to fully understand our work, and with our Director of Finance to fully understand the costs of delivering our work
• Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders
• Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies
• Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas
• Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy, and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream
• Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes

Fundraising 

• Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants
• Work with colleagues across Kidney Care UK to develop and submit high-value and high-quality trust and foundation bids for a range of short, medium and long term projects
• Develop relationships with the Senior Management Team and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development
• Champion ways of working with the kidney community to enhance your fundraising approaches
• Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kidney Care UK’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met

Reporting 

• Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support
• Alongside the Director of Finance prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants
• Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget
• Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities

Employee Benefits:

Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan

Salary: £36,000 – £43,000 (£2,000 London weighting if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Location: London (NW1) or Huddersfield (HD1) – Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week in office)
Closing date: Thursday 25 September
Benefits: 27 days annual leave 5 additional days at Christmas and Easter, Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, GP access, physio, legal/financial support), Training and development budget

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to join Guts UK – the only UK charity funding research into the entire digestive system. With a bold new five-year strategy and growing ambitions, this is a fantastic time to join their small, passionate team.

In this newly created role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of their corporate and major donor fundraising programme. You’ll identify and secure high-value partnerships, including pharmaceutical companies and HNWIs, and create compelling proposals to engage new supporters. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and CEO, you’ll help shape and elevate their fundraising strategy.

To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager you will need:

• Strong experience in corporate or major donor fundraising
• Proven track record of securing five-figure strategic partnerships
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strategic, creative mindset and collaborative approach

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch and ask for Heather, quoting the reference 2708HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

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

Marketing Manager

Office – Moreton in Marsh

Cotswold Friends is a local charity based in Moreton-in-Marsh, which for over 45 years has been providing Community Transport, Befriending, Carer Wellbeing and Community Activities to older and vulnerable people in the Cotswolds. We aim to combat loneliness and isolation. Our voluntary services improve health and wellbeing and support independent living.  We currently support over 2,300 people with 340 amazing volunteers.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop the Marketing function for an established and well-respected local charity.  As the Marketing Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and be supported by a Marketing Co-ordinator working 12 hours per week and a team of Marketing volunteers.  Your role will involve:

• Development and implementation of Marketing strategy and plans, informed by research and data analysis, to support the charity in the achievement of short and long-term objectives

• Development and implementation of campaign strategy and plans for volunteer recruitment, charity and service awareness and fundraising. 

• Working to tell our stories – in this role you will spend time out and about across the Cotswolds, following our services in action and developing case studies that demonstrate the positive impact of our work

Specifically, you will manage:

· Brand development and awareness

· Cotswold Friends website content

· Social media campaigns and channels

· Regular newsletter production

· Development and distribution of press releases to key target press

· Design and production of print materials

· Charity mailings

· Print distribution to ensure effective area coverage

· Production of marketing and communication materials for events

· Production of film and photography

· Events management

· Delegation and management of Marketing support work to a team of Marketing volunteers

· Stakeholder communications

· Ongoing development of in-house materials to support volunteers and clients

· GDPR requirements as the Charity’s Data Protection Officer (training given)

The successful candidate will:

· Hold a Marketing qualification and 2 years of management experience in a Marketing role

· Have the enthusiasm and drive to grow Charity awareness using new ideas and initiatives

· Provide evidence of development and implementation of strategic Marketing plans

· Be proficient in the management of digital marketing/social media/email campaigns

· Have excellent creative writing skills to develop marketing content

· Have Press/PR and events management experience

· Have experience of in-house design packages such as Canva

· Be proficient with website management and Content Management Systems

· Understand GDPR requirements and the importance of data protection

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding Marketing role and this position sounds of interest to you, please apply including your CV and a covering letter.  A full induction programme and training will be provided.  The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Cotswold Friends is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination.

Contract Type: Permanent

Travel: Own car to allow travel as required across the Cotswolds

Hours per week: 20 hours over three days a week, with a minimum of two days office-based in Moreton. 

Salary Type: Salary monthly

Salary: £15.90ph

What level of DBS? Enhanced

Other benefits:

Pro-rata - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Support for training and development

Unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, values-led organisation.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely data processing of the sales and purchase ledgers for both our organisation and those we outsource our services to.  Teamwork is central to the ethos of our work and staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and supportively.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Professional Activities to lead Education and Conferences & Events portfolios – the organisation’s primary revenue streams and most visible platforms for impact.

Remote | Full-time | Global impact

Salary: £58,000

In this newly created senior leadership position, you will reshape the education department, develop innovative learning products, and oversee the delivery of large-scale international conferences (4,000+ delegates). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure programmes are strategically aligned, financially sustainable, and operationally excellent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead education and event strategy, innovation, and delivery
• Develop new professional learning offerings (e.g. micro-credentials, global training)
• Oversee major conferences, hybrid/virtual events, and delegate engagement
• Manage budgets, drive revenue growth, and mitigate risk
• Mentor and develop senior staff, building a high-performing team
• Represent the organization internationally and build strategic partnerships

About You

• Senior leadership experience in education, events, or membership organizations
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale programmes and conferences
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Innovative, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
• Global mindset and willingness to travel

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global stage, shaping education and events that influence thousands of professionals worldwide. You will join a mission-driven organisation committed to advancing knowledge, building capacity, and supporting professional development across borders.

A global outlook and willingness to travel internationally (as required) are essential.

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.

We Are Survivors have multiple job roles available in our ever growing Community Services team. 

The organisation has an ambitious strategy to ensure that #NoMaleSurvivorsIsLeftBehind and is looking for new members of staff to help us achieve this. We are recruiting for the below positions:

•          1 x Full-time Community Development Co-Ordinator (Starting Salary: £25,750).
•          1 x Full-time Community Development Co-Ordinator (Starting Salary: £25,750) – Fixed-term Contract to           31.03.27.

You’ll play a key role in delivering our community support activities to male survivors of sexual harms, working directly alongside our other services (including, therapy, ISVA, OUT Side OUT Spoken, OUT Spoken) to ensure that our clients receive quality assured care for their needs. You will also support our volunteer workforce and the provision of various advocacy requirements to survivors and their supporters.

Are you an ambitious senior HR professional who is keen to shape the future of a world-class sports organisation.

At Commonwealth Sport, they are more than just a sporting body, they’re a global movement. They aim to deliver their ten-year vision to become a truly world-class organisation, and are looking for a forward thinking Head of People to help lead the charge in creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where people feel valued, involved and respected.

This is a pivotal, end-to-end role that owns the full employee experience for a passionate, multicultural team of around 35 staff, who are mainly based in London. They also have regional colleagues across five continents so it would be very beneficial to have international HR experience. The Head of People will play a strategic and hands-on role, championing everything from wellbeing and inclusion to recruitment, development, engagement, and compliance.

The Head of People role is a full time role paying around £70,000 per annum and will require the post holder to attend the office 2-3 days per week. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to design and deliver a People Strategy that aligns with their organisational goals and culture.
• Monitoring and improving the People Experience through initiatives such as annual culture surveys, wellbeing plans, and their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Reviewing and managing people policies, ensuring consistency, compliance and cultural alignment, while offering trusted support on all people-related matters.
• Leading the end-to-end hiring process, from advertising to interviews and onboarding, to ensure a welcoming and efficient experience for all new team members.
• Overseeing their Talent Management System, support line managers with performance reviews and development plans, and identify learning and training needs across the team.
• Advising leadership on structural changes, resourcing plans and future skills needed as the organisation evolves.
• Managing payroll and benefits for both UK and international staff, and make sure it’s always aligned with employment law, data protection, and health & safety.
• Being a vital point of contact for HR and people support during Games deployments, ensuring smooth operations and quick resolutions when needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, experienced people professional with a strong generalist background ideally in the sports, events or the arts sector. You’re strategic yet hands-on, approachable, and inclusive, with great communication and problem-solving skills. Ideally CIPD-qualified (or working towards it), you’re passionate about people, purpose-led work, and the power of sport to bring communities together. You’ll also need a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice.

The interview process will consist of a two stages, the second being held in person at their office.

Apply now and be part of something big and exciting.