External communications lead jobs

Do you want to join an exciting team seeking to secure great coverage in the media about Tearfund's work around the world?

You will be providing a range of administrative support to the team across all our work.

You will need:

• A good eye for detail, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Someone organised, flexible, able to prioritise and calm under pressure.
• A team player who is dynamic, enthusiastic, and proactive in their support.
• To thrive under pressure and consistently deliver excellent proactive support and ideas.

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working but you will be required to work from the Tearfund office in Teddington on a Wednesday. 

Contract Type:  This is a 12 month fixed-term, part time role working 21 hours per week. The full time salary is £30,224 per annum. The part time salary is £18,134 per annum. The working pattern will be agreed with the line manager. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund  (in our UK workforce).

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

About the opportunity 

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025
Start date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover contract. We are open to 0.6FTE to 1FTE for the right candidate. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations. 
• Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
• Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
• Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

• Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
• Creative and ambitious.
• Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
• Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.

We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Marketing Manager to join a global team fighting for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive.

This is a Surrey based hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.

The Charity
A passionate charity with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.

The Role
This role is part of the Global Fundraising Team of over 50 staff. You will be responsible for planning and managing a digital fundraising portfolio including paid and organic advertising, Shop and eCommerce products, and Community and Events fundraising.

You will manage the delivery of digital campaigns from start to finish, from budgeting and scheduling through to audience selection, agency and supplier briefing, copy and creative development, digital production, and reporting.

Working in conjunction with the Head of UK Fundraising, you will identify innovative opportunities for the development of the UK digital fundraising strategy.

Data and measurement to optimise results working with fundraising, digital, CRM teams and external suppliers to evaluate and report on digital product and campaign income, identifying KPls to optimise for regular and single growth income.

Process management to drive efficiencies you will champion best practice digital production systems, processes, and platforms to improve ways of working.

The Candidate
Track record of working on successful digital marketing, campaigns and communications ideally in a charity setting.

Experience of delivering digital marketing strategy and campaign management for lead generation, acquisition and retention that is audience-centric, rooted in insight and target driven.

Experience of working across a range of digital channels including paid and organic social media, Google Ads , web and email.

Hands-on experience of working with digital production, service providers and platforms to identify and deliver best-in-class digital solutions.

Experience of digital and data reporting and analysis, with track-record of acting on insights to achieve KPls and income targets.

Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to support their digital marketing planning and communication delivery.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Do you believe education is key to transforming lives and communities?  Would you like to be part of reimagining education for millions of children?  This is your chance to work at the heart of our mission: supporting changemakers across India and South Africa to unlock life-changing learning for every child.

The Maitri Trust is looking for an experienced Grants Operations Manager to join our team. This role will lead the process and operations which form the backbone of our grantmaking, coordinating application and selection cycles, ensuring compliance and due diligence are robust and timely, and building systems that support our team, as well as both existing and future partners.

Preferred start date: January 2026.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week), 80% FTE will also be considered. Flexible working possible.
Location:  Hybrid. This is a UK based position, with regular travel required to our office in Edinburgh (minumum once a month).
Travel requirements: Occasionally
Reporting to:  Head of Programmes

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Grants Operations Manager plays a central role in ensuring the Maitri Trust's grantmaking processes are efficient, compliant, and supportive of both our team and our partners. You will coordinate operational workflows across the grants pipeline, manage high-volume application cycles, and ensure seamless communication between applicants, reviewers, and internal teams. You will also ensure efficiencies within our current active grant portfolio, ensuring that reporting and systems are set up to be as effective as possible. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Operations, and Impact & Engagement, you will help build and maintain the systems that enable our grantmaking to deliver maximum impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Operations Management

• Review and improve operational processes for managing the current active grant portfolio to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate the implementation and smooth running of workflows across the full grant management lifecycle, including open and closed calls.
• Manage and coordinate high-volume application cycles to ensure smooth and timely processing.
• Facilitate clear communication between current partners, applicants, reviewers, external providers, and internal teams to support effective grantmaking.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for the leadership team and Maitri Trust Board of Trustees.

Grant Processing & Review

• Co-lead the operational design and delivery of open calls with the Head of Programmes.
• Configure and test the Fluxx grant management system to optimally support open call processes.
• Maintain high quality standards in application processing, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Draft, customise, and send outcome notifications and feedback to applicants.
• Manage escalated correspondence and queries from applicants and partners as needed.
• Coordinate the timely assignment and review of applications throughout the funding pipeline, ensuring shortlisted applications progress smoothly through review and approval stage.
• Maintain application processing quality standards and identify process improvement opportunities.

System Management, Grant Administration and Contract Management

• Act as System Administrator for the Fluxx grant system supporting its end-to-end management.
• Coordinate the due diligence relationship with external provider, consolidating internal technical and financial due diligence. 
• Oversee protocol on information/records management, ensuring information is appropriately recorded and archived in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Monitor and report on application numbers, quality metrics, and process performance and regularly report on these to the Maitri Trust team and Board of Trustees.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Grants Portfolio Manager to ensure seamless grant management of both new and current grants. 
• Deputise for Head of Programmes when required.
• Back stop Grants Portfolio Manager on key partnership management as necessary.
• Undertake occasional travel to support partners on-the-ground, providing operational assistance as needed.

YOUR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE

Essential

• Minumum 5-7 years of experience in grant operations, grant management, or related roles within international development, philanthropy, or a funding organisation.
• Strong operational and process design skills, with a track record of managing high-volume application cycles, compliance workflows, and grant systems.
• Experience with grant management systems (ideally Fluxx), and confidence in configuring and optimising digital tools for process efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting guidance, documentation, and reporting for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with open call funding processes, including application review, due diligence, and contracting stages.
• Comfortable working across teams and functions, especially in roles that bridge programmes, finance, and external financial compliance.
• Ability to work across time zones and to occasionally travel within the UK and internationally.

Desirable

• Understanding of data protection regulations and experience managing data and records in line with compliance standards.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, and how they integrate into grant cycles.
• Experience working in small or medium-sized trusts, NGOs, or philanthropic organisations.​

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and CV via the link to our website below. Please use the job title in the subject line. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December 2025.

The Maitri Trust reserves the right to conduct early interviews for the right candidates.

AI use: Please note, at The Maitri Trust we value authenticity and individuality in the hiring process. While we accept that the thoughtful use of AI tools can add value, we ask that applications reflect your own ideas and personal experiences. This helps us better understand your unique skills, perspectives and passion for our mission.

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital (BWC) Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our women and sick kids. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and confident individual to join our charity.  An integral role, you will provide operational, administrative, account management and customer service support and build and maintain long-term relationships with our charity supporters

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be an ambitious individual, with the skills to work in a 
fast-paced environment. You’ll be required to:
• Manage accounts and registrations, successfully motivating and inspiring supporters 
to increase the charity’s total number of annual eventers. Responding to all inbound 
enquiries in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the Challenge Events Manager to deliver flagship events such as the 
Great Run Series, overseeing up to three third-party events per year. 
• Monitor digital fundraising challenge participant groups, managing admin processes 
through GivePanel and JustGiving and coordinating with fulfilment partners to ensure 
supporters receive their fundraising packs on time.
• Support the wider public fundraising team with administration tasks such as dispatching 
fundraising materials, processing personal data, maintaining donor records on Salesforce 
and working with the Supporter Services Team to create, monitor, improve and 
automate excellent supporter care journeys.
• Plan and deliver risk assessments, logistics, income and expenditure, account 
reconciliation and evaluations to shape future recommendations and continuously 
improve effectiveness. 
• Attend supporter or charity-organised fundraising events, always acting as a proud and 
inspiring ambassador for the charity. 
• Build and maintain relationships with key supporters, utilising the Fundraising Hub to 
communicate information about the impact of the charity and the changing fundraising 
needs.
• Maximise all opportunities with supporters and potential fundraisers, using persuasive 
and motivational skills to drive support for the charity on a long-term basis.
• Lead on the creation of event content for the charity website and social media platforms 
with support from the wider events team and Marketing and Communications Team.
• Input into existing and future plans for data capture, making updates and additions 
to policies and procedures, being responsible for developing and meeting a range of 
performance KPIs.
• Support with key strategic projects to ensure the charity’s sustainable income growth 
and impact within the hospital

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Information Pack and then send through your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.

The closing date for return of applications is midnight  1 December Interviews will be held in Birmingham on 11 December . Please note, we will close applications early if we receive sufficient applications. 

Charity People is delighted to be partnering a fantastic organisation to recruit a Partnership Marketing Manager to join a passionate, collaborative team who are paving the way to a smarter, more energy efficient future.

The organisation are undertaking a significant, nationwide project to roll out smart meters to every British home and microbusiness, transforming the way we buy and use energy through the delivery of one of the biggest technological and infrastructural investments of our time.

Contract: Permanent role

Salary: £47,000 to £51,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and the London office based in SE1, with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th November

Interview date: first stage interviews will be held remotely week commencing 1st December, with second round interviews in person scheduled for week commencing the 8th December

As Partnership Marketing Manager you will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver the partnership marketing strategy, working to onboard and manage partners through whom potential and new smart meter adopters across both domestic and non-domestic campaigns will be reached.

You will work closely with partners to ensure that their delivery is optimised including working across the planning, development and management of audience-led, multi-channel consumer campaigns, particularly those reaching vulnerable customers.

Key responsibilities within the position will include:

• You will play a central role in the delivery of partnerships programme with a focus on the identification, recruitment, and management of partners for both domestic and non-domestic campaigns
• Put together approach and strategic plans for priority prospects, attend meetings and engage prospective partners, negotiating marketing opportunities nationwide
• Forge and maintain strong relationships with partners and manage individual partner budgets and contracts
• Lead on the delivery of integrated campaigns to engage Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances and key SEGB audiences, using your skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders to meet the strategic objectives of the campaigns
• Work closely with the internal Studio Manager to develop creative concepts for partnership led activity, drawing on deep knowledge of the partnership objectives as well as core SEGB messaging and brand guidelines
• Ensure partner activity is robust and measurable and work with the insight and analytics team to ensure the effectiveness of the partnership can be monitored and evaluated
• Work with the wider partnerships team to manage partners and ensure that partnership's programme content is delivered to the highest standard
• Negotiate with new partners, ensuring partnership campaigns are developed to meet organisational objectives, and provide maximum value for money
• Where partner requirements exist, use briefs to ensure content or materials are created, either by our internal design team or creative agencies
• Ensure you are across the detail of partnerships activity being delivered throughout Great Britain, working closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to manage effective workflow and activity
• Work closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to ensure that we are working with an optimum number of partners to deliver against the strategic requirements of the campaign

We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Experience working for an integrated communications and marketing partnerships agency, or experience working in-house in partnerships or sponsorships roles with a marketing element
• You will have developed, managed and evaluated successful marketing partnerships and be able to demonstrate high levels of external supplier and service management
• Experience of leading integrated campaigns, managing and coordinating stakeholders internally and across media, creative and digital agencies
• Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously whilst maintaining the highest quality standards with an eye for detail
• Experience successfully demonstrating partnership results and return on investment
• Experienced at negotiating and managing the contracting process including creating partners work plans
• You will be excellent at building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
• You will be a creative thinker, able to see new opportunities for collaboration and innovative marketing, as well as of problem solving and driving improvement

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance. 

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Digital & IT Project Manager

Salary: £50,232p.a.-£52,232p.a. (dependent on location)

We also offer 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hour’s system of working and enhanced family friendly policies

Contract:  Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location:  Wigan or London (with hybrid working available) or remote based

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

As we’re moving forward we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results.  We embrace all the different identities in the UK and we want our workforce to reflect that.

Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Digital & IT Project Manager to support us on the next steps of our technological journey. Working as part of the IT Department and reporting to the Digital & IT Director, you will play a key role in the delivery of several digital and infrastructure projects. To succeed in this role, it is critical that you have an appetite for continuous improvement, personal development and enjoy delivering projects through the full lifecycle.

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.

If you are interested in the job role of Digital & IT Project Manager and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description and ensure that you meet the essential criteria found in the person specification before applying.

After reading the application information, if you would love to work at Keep Britian Tidy as a Digital & IT Project Manager, please continue to apply.

As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 questions, submit your CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

Please submit your application before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 0900, Wednesday 26 November 2025.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 15 December 2025.

If you require an in person interview, please let us know.

Please note we will only be able to contact successful candidates. Thank you for your interest in our work.

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021

At TLG, we are passionate about building an exceptional team committed to transforming the lives of children who are struggling. Our vision is bold, and we are looking for outstanding people to join us on this journey. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and purpose-driven individual to become our Graphic Designer & Editor.

As Graphic Designer & Editor, you will lead the delivery of excellent design across the organisation, championing brand consistency to effectively engage diverse audiences. You will use your creativity in design and video to raise awareness, share impactful stories, and inspire action from a wide range of stakeholders.

We are seeking someone who is not only highly creative but also proactive, organised, and determined. You will understand how to inspire, challenge and motivate others through compelling visual content, ensuring that every piece of work reflects TLG’s mission and values.

Working as part of a dynamic team, you will help communicate TLG’s work through multiple channels, driving brand awareness and creativity throughout the charity. At the heart of this role is a desire to creatively showcase the life-changing impact of TLG’s work and enable audiences to more fully understand the barriers and challenges that struggling children face.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November

Initial Interviews: Thursday 27th November – Online

Final Interviews (TBC): Wednesday 3rd / Monday 8th / Tuesday 9th December – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with London Museum to recruit a Senior Finance Officer on a full-time, FTC (until 31st of December 2026) basis.

London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation – an entirely new museum for London will open in 2026 in Smithfield. As a result, this is a newly formed role that will evolve over time with an initial focus on the New Museum Project.

As Senior Finance Officer you will perform a key role in supporting the financial administration of the New Museum Project, dealing primarily with processing construction works invoices and consultants’ fees.  It will involve a compliance role to ensure that the professional fees, construction costs, and contracts of the project are correctly recorded.

Please note, this organisation has a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

As Senior Finance Officer, you will:

• Work with the New Museum Project Team to ensure compliance of records and timely processing of invoices and purchase orders in accordance with strict deadlines and schemes of delegation.
• Build a strong relationship with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure swift resolution of discrepancies and issues around financial approvals.
• Deliver the accounts payable function (initially for the New Museum Project) including invoice processing, BACS payments, reconciliations and general operations management.
• Ensure invoices are within current purchase order values and align with agreed payment and resource schedules.
• Be a key point of contact for the external auditor, inputting to the audit planning process and the end-to-end production of statutory accounts, preparing working papers, tax relief claims and other related matters for year end.
• Provide cover for and deputising for the Finance Manager when required.

The successful applicant will:

• Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity / not-for-profit sector, in a similar role
• Be a part qualified accountant or have strong qualification by experience
• Have previous experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Have an understanding of contract management and experience in assisting with compliance and assurance tasks
• Have a high level of IT literacy with extensive experience of working with excel at an intermediate/advanced level and with computerised finance systems
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! To apply please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill with the following:

• A full curriculum vitae (CV)
• A supporting letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the Person Specification, which is included in the Job Description document.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 23 November 2025, interviews and selection will be arranged for week commencing 24 November 2025.

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.

Job Title: Safeguarding Officer

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Professional Supervision: The Regional Safeguarding Lead

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £22,500 per annum (FTE £39,375)

Hours per week: 20 hours

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)

Role Description

The Safeguarding Officer will lead and oversee all aspects of safeguarding within St Edmundsbury Cathedral, ensuring that the Cathedral remains a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the Cathedral meets all statutory safeguarding obligations and complies fully with the Church of England’s national safeguarding policies, diocesan frameworks, and relevant legislation. This includes proactively identifying potential risks, responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, and ensuring effective reporting and case management in partnership with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and statutory agencies.

Beyond compliance, this role is about embedding a culture of care, accountability, and transparency across the Cathedral community. You will support clergy, staff, and volunteers to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, ensure safer recruitment and training practices, and provide guidance and reassurance when safeguarding issues arise.

By acting as a source of expert advice, leadership, and advocacy, the Safeguarding Officer will help the Cathedral community uphold the highest standards of safety, dignity, and pastoral care, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance, can participate fully and confidently in Cathedral life.

The Cathedral Safeguarding Officer has operational authority within the Cathedral (subject to agreement with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer with respect to responding to concerns and allegations against Church officers) for the following responsibilities, arranged according to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Standards.

These four National Safeguarding Standards provide the framework for effective safeguarding practice across all Church settings:

1. Culture, Leadership, and Capacity – Promoting a culture where safeguarding is embedded in every aspect of Cathedral life, ensuring that leaders, clergy, staff, and volunteers model and champion best practice.
2. Prevention – Implementing robust safer recruitment, induction, and training processes, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential safeguarding risks.
3. Responding to Concerns – Ensuring that all concerns, disclosures, and allegations are taken seriously, responded to promptly, and managed in partnership with statutory agencies and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
4. Learning, Supervision, and Quality Assurance – Fostering continual improvement through regular review, reflection, and evaluation of safeguarding practice, ensuring accountability and transparency at all levels.

Together, these standards guide the Cathedral’s commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and trustworthy environment for all who engage with its worship, ministry, and community life.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership

• Act as the Cathedral’s primary safeguarding lead, providing authoritative advice and operational oversight to the Chapter, leadership team, clergy, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with national Church of England safeguarding guidance, diocesan requirements and all relevant statutory legislation.
• Develop, maintain and drive a measurable safeguarding action plan and improvement programme, ensuring policies and practice are implemented consistently across Cathedral activities.
• Produce clear, timely safeguarding reports and briefings for Chapter and committees translating case and compliance information into strategic recommendations.
• Actively promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, supporting leaders to embed safeguarding into planning, events, recruitment and everyday practice.
• Engaging in professional supervision and quality assurance provided by the relevant Regional Safeguarding Lead, and in continual professional development, including ensuring that the requirements of the National Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework for Safeguarding Officers are met.

Safer recruitment

• Lead and oversee safer recruitment processes for all paid roles and volunteer positions, ensuring job descriptions, interviews and selection processes assess safeguarding suitability.
• Support managers to make informed recruitment decisions and ensure all new starters receive safeguarding induction and appropriate supervision.

Case management

• Receive, triage and respond to safeguarding concerns and disclosures quickly and sensitively, ensuring the safety and welfare of those involved.
• Undertake initial risk and needs assessments and make appropriate referrals to statutory agencies and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
• Support and co-ordinate multi-agency responses where required, and follow agreed safeguarding pathways.
• Provide pastoral support and signposting to victims/survivors while ensuring appropriate boundaries, confidentiality and access to specialist support services.
• Manage allegations involving staff or volunteers in line with diocesan procedures, ensuring safe working arrangements are put in place while enquiries proceed.
• Maintain accurate, secure and auditable case records, ensuring all documentation complies with data protection (GDPR) and Cathedral record-keeping protocols

Meetings & governance

• Attend safeguarding-related meetings, including the Safeguarding Committee, Guild Committee and Forum, providing briefings, presenting reports and highlighting risks and compliance matters.
• Prepare agendas, papers and minutes as required; maintain an action log and follow up to ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Escalate unresolved risks or urgent safeguarding matters to Chapter and senior leadership in a timely and constructive manner.
• Attend Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) Meetings.

Training & awareness

• Lead on Cathedral safeguarding training, coordinate and deliver induction and refresher training for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Maintain up-to-date records of safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers (showing completion and renewal dates).
• Create accessible safeguarding information and communications for the Cathedral community (e.g., weekly bulletin items, posters, webpages and event briefings) to raise awareness and reinforce good practice.
• Provide tailored briefings for high-risk roles and ongoing advice to managers and supervisors on safeguarding responsibilities.
• To evaluate training to ensure that learnings have been embedded.

Policy & risk management

• Review, update and implement the Cathedral’s safeguarding policies and procedures on a regular schedule (and sooner where guidance or case learning requires change).
• Lead safeguarding risk assessments for services, events, volunteer activities and external bookings; provide straightforward, action-focused mitigation plans for event organisers and hirers.
• Conduct audits and spot-checks to ensure practice aligns with policy and report findings with recommended improvements.
• Ensure contractors, partner organisations and hirers meet required safeguarding standards and that any safeguarding responsibilities are set out contractually where appropriate.

Additional duties and professional development

• Provide clear, timely advice within agreed working hours and support any out-of-hours arrangements for urgent safeguarding concerns as agreed with Chapter.
• Maintain your own professional development through training, supervision and membership of relevant safeguarding networks; ensure learning is shared across the Cathedral.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties that support the effective delivery of safeguarding across the Cathedral.
• Attend the East Anglia Regional Safeguarding Network meeting three times a year, with other DSOs and CSO in the region

Key Relationships

• In the Cathedral, the Dean provides leadership concerning safeguarding, supported by Chapter and senior leadership team requiring good working relationships with both clergy and lay colleagues.
• It is essential that the CSO forms excellent working relationships with key people in the Diocese, including: the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO), the safeguarding team and other relevant staff; the chair and membership of diocesan safeguarding governance structures e.g., the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) and relevant sub-groups; and the National Safeguarding Team.
• It is essential to have good connections with colleagues in relevant local third sector agencies, including those working in the fields of homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, refugee support, language and learning support, etc. Adults and children who are using, have used or may use the services of the cathedral, particularly in relation to safeguarding.

Person Spesification 

Essential Qualities

Qualifications

• Relevant safeguarding qualification/training, or willingness to undertake

Experience

• Substantial experience working with safeguarding in roles involving children and/or adults at risk.
• Handling safeguarding referrals, disclosures, and case management.
• Liaising with statutory services such as police, social care, and health agencies.
• Delivering safeguarding training or workshops to diverse audiences.
• Producing reports, maintaining accurate records, and managing confidential data.

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of current safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practice for children and adults.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment principles and DBS requirements.
• Understanding of GDPR and secure data management in relation to safeguarding.
• Awareness of the Church of England’s safeguarding frameworks and National Safeguarding Standards (or willingness to learn).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong ability to assess risk and make clear, evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately at all levels.
• Effective relationship-building skills, including working collaboratively with clergy, volunteers, statutory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively.
• Confident in designing and delivering safeguarding training and briefings.

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, resilience, and discretion when managing sensitive information.
• Empathy and pastoral sensitivity towards those impacted by abuse or allegations.
• A collaborative, approachable, and supportive leadership style.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Respect for the Cathedral’s Christian values and willingness to work within its ethos.

Desired Qualities

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social work, education, counselling, youth work, nursing, or safeguarding).
• Membership of a relevant safeguarding or professional network.

Experience

• Experience working in a Church of England context or other faith-based safeguarding setting.
• Experience of developing and implementing safeguarding policies and risk assessments.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches when supporting victims/survivors.
• Familiarity with Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) roles and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in facilitating safeguarding learning using innovative or digital approaches.
• Competence in using safeguarding case management systems or CRMs.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks, including barred lists.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings and events.
• Commitment to completing all mandatory safeguarding and leadership training as required by the Cathedral and Diocese.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 November 

The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.

We are looking for a modern people leader who will bring fresh thinking and inspire trust across the organisation; a forward -thinking person who will model the standards of behaviour expected from employees and effectively challenge any employee behaviour that falls below these standards. You will be a confident communicator and decision-maker with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to employee issues.

You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will have significant involvement in the development of the Trust across all areas, including future workforce development and organisational transformation.

Working closely with the Chief Executive you will be the trusted deputy in their absence, making key decisions relating to all aspects of the organisation’s operations and providing a consistent leadership approach that reflects our organisational values.

To be shortlisted for this role we require an application form to be completed and submitted.

To apply for the role, please click the button to be redirected to our website.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Service Manager to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs service in Tower Hamlets.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are looking for a passionate and experienced service leader to join our team and help deliver life-changing services to adults and children in crisis. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, ensuring services are person-centred, co-produced, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. You'll bring a strong understanding of safeguarding, housing-related support, mental health services, and relevant legislation including GDPR, the Care Act, and Health & Safety. You'll build honest and respectful relationships with your team, service users, and external partners, championing inclusion and challenging discrimination. You'll be responsible for managing service resources, including recruitment, induction, performance, and budget oversight, while supporting staff wellbeing and resilience. Working closely with our Senior Management Team, you'll contribute to strategic planning and help shape the future of our servic
es. If you're committed to empowering people to lead their own recovery and thrive beyond crisis, we'd love to hear from you.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring proven experience of leading and motivating teams across multiple sites to deliver high-quality services for people with complex needs, including those affected by homelessness. You'll be confident in managing budgets, analysing data, and producing clear, insightful reports. With strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and service databases, you'll ensure accurate and effective record-keeping. You'll have hands-on experience in recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, training, and managing disciplinary and grievance processes. A solid understanding of safeguarding and the ability to respond appropriately is essential, alongside knowledge of assessing, planning, and reviewing support and safety plans. You'll understand the value of co-production and be committed to working in partnership with service users. With excellent communication skills, you'll engage confidently with a wide range of audiences, and apply your thorough knowledge of Health and Safety legislation to ensure safe service delivery.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to
do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

The Organisation

This is a financially robust and internationally active organisation with an income in excess of £40 million. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, it combines commercial acumen with a mission-driven ethos. The finance function is well-established, and the organisation is undergoing a period of positive transformation, with a strong focus on improving systems, controls, and reporting quality.

The Job

We're recruiting a technically strong Financial Accountant to lead on statutory reporting, audit delivery, and balance sheet integrity across the group and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll manage the year-end close, oversee group consolidation, and act as the key liaison with external auditors and outsourced accounting providers. You'll also line manage an Assistant Financial Accountant based overseas and play a pivotal role in improving financial controls and reporting processes.This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. The organisation uses Sun Accounts and operates in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

The Person

We're looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including FRS 102 and group consolidation.
• Proven experience managing audits and statutory accounts preparation.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with or managing outsourced accounting teams is desirable.
• Exposure to international or not-for-profit environments would be a bonus.

What's in it for You?

• Salary of £80,000
• 10% matched pension
• Hybrid working with flexibility - 1 day per week in the office
• Opportunity to lead on group-wide financial reporting and audit
• A collaborative, values-driven culture with senior stakeholder visibility

What to Do Now

If you're a technically strong accountant looking to step into a pivotal role with international scope and strategic influence, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Salary:Pro rata to 22.5 hours per week- Regional £28,728- £30,265, London £31,289- £32,826 per annum,

(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

The role: 

Friends of the Earth is the biggest grassroots environmental campaigning community in the world. It covers 75 countries – from Norway to Australia, from South Korea to Colombia. We have around 5,000 local activist groups and over 2 million members and supporters worldwide. All of them doing incredible things for a healthier, fairer, greener world.

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and planned marketing and engagement specialist to join us in a busy, visible and creative role. This is an exciting time to join the team as we roll out a new brand programme, strengthen our narrative as a trusted and leading environmental justice organisation, and build on our successes fighting for people and planet.

This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications plans that grow awareness of the Friends of the Earth brand amongst our target audiences and help us win campaigns by effectively engaging our supporters and grassroots network of groups.

Key Skills:

• Experience of delivering integrated digital and offline marketing and strategic communication campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage the expectations and needs of multiple stakeholders and navigate differences of opinion to deliver excellent results to deadline.
• Understanding of how to gather, analyse, interpret and apply audience insight from a range of different research types to meet project objectives.
• Knowledge of different models of audience segmentation and how to develop content and comms that engage different audiences to benefit both supporter and donor acquisition goals.
• Experience of commissioning creative content from both in-house creative teams and external agencies to develop disruptive and inspirational marketing activations.
• Ability to project manage the marketing and engagement aspects of end-to-end campaign activities, coordinate, negotiate and keep the budget oversight for marketing activity.
• Demonstrable ability to consult and share your subject matter expertise to teams and projects across the organisation.
• Understanding of why it is important to constantly be building our brand and to know how we might do that, especially via our trusted corporate partnerships.
• A strong knowledge of communication channels and how best to maximise campaign impact through them, especially traditional media.
• Ability to gather, process and evaluate results from marketing activations and then take the learnings into follow up work to continually seek to improve results.

Key Attributes:

• Curious mindset and an openness to exploring new ways of doing things. A proven ability to test and learn new approaches and apply learnings.
• Confident and clear communicator with an ability to challenge constructively, whilst taking responsibility for own successes and failures.
• Be proactive at spotting opportunities and challenges, raise risks as necessary.
• Emotional resilience.
• Thrive in an environment of managing multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines.
• A willingness and motivation to lean in and support others.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate well cross-organisationally.

The team: 

The Engagement team plays a critical and visible role in the organisation. We lead strategic projects, put engagement into the heart of our campaigns and offer expert advice and analysis to teams across the organisation. We are a high-performing and friendly team that strives to experiment with new ideas and support each other in the process.

This role will work alongside other Marketing Officers who will provide peer support and report into the Marketing & Engagement Manager whom you will work closely with, while also supporting the work and objectives of the wider team. We are cross-organisational in scope so a large part of the role will also be collaborating with different teams such as our production hub, Content & Creative, Campaigns, and Individual & Major Giving teams amongst others. 

For more information please read the job description on our website.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th November (23:59)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.