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Team: Change & PMO 

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £56,655.95 per year 

Contract: Fixed term contract until the end of December 2027 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our CRM Project Manager: 

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation 

- Ensure robust project governance is in place, create, maintain and govern project documentation 

- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, milestones and dependencies 

- Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets 

- Provide regular progress reports to project and programme boards and other key stakeholders 

- Identify, manage and escalate project risks and issues as required 

- Act as the primary project delivery contact for all stakeholders, including delivery partners and managing supplier deliverables and dependencies 

- Build strong working relationships and proactively engage with stakeholders at all levels 

- Oversee test planning and execution, ensuring all activity is embedded within the project plan 

- Ensuring benefits realisation is considered throughout delivery 

About the Change team: 

-The Change and PMO team sit within the Shared Services Directorate 

-The teamare responsible forthe development and delivery of strategic projects andprogrammesand the successful adoption of change at Cats Protection 

-It’sa very excitingtime to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvementrequiredto get us there 

What we’re looking for in our CRM Project Manager: 

- We’re looking for someone who can start immediately or has a notice period of less than four weeks, due to the fixed-term nature of this role. Please bear this in mind when applying 

- Proven experience leading the end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation, working within an Agile methodology and framework such as Scrum or Kanban 

- Relevant professional project or programme Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) 

- Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in change management 

- Strong understanding of CRM concepts, best practice, processes, software and tooling 

- Experience of collaborating with developers and technical leads on requirements 

- Track record of successful project management and delivery

- Excellent relationship building skills with a collaborative approach, influential communicator 

What we can offer you: 

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind 

- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely 

- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance

- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career

- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance

- Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services

- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

Learn more about our full reward package  

Application closing date: 26th August 2026 

Virtual interview date: On a rolling basis as suitable applications are received 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. anonymised application form 

2. virtual interview 

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Team: Health & Safety and Environment 

Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. A few times monthly 

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £56,655.95 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Responsibilities of our Environment & Sustainability Lead: 

- Act as Cats Protection’s environmental sustainability expert and lead 

- Develop and deliver our environmental and ESG strategy 

- Develop and implement environmental sustainability plans across the organisation, driving change to embed sustainability into decision-making, policies, and practices 

- Develop, implement and maintain an environmental management system 

- Lead delivery of energy, waste, and carbon reduction initiatives 

- Develop and manage environmental data, reporting, and insights to inform decision-making, monitor performance, and track progress against environmental targets 

- Establish environmental targets and manage associated risks and opportunities, providing assurance and driving accountability across the organisation 

- Engage and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to embed sustainability plans 

- Represent the organisation at sector forums and conferences, developing and maintaining key professional networks 

About the Health & Safety and Environment team: 

The team is a multi-tasking team that undertakes most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK. The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, branch volunteer enquiries and more.

What we’re looking for in our Environment & Sustainability Lead: 

- An environment and sustainability specialist with strong experience of leading the development and implementation of environmental plans or ESG strategy 

- Degree in environment management/sustainability or equivalent professional experience 

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive change 

- Experience of engaging colleagues to foster a positive environmental sustainability culture, and develop and implement sustainability plans.

- Knowledge of ESG frameworks, carbon management, and sustainability reporting standards 

- Experience of managing multiple projects or programmes 

- Experience of reporting to and presenting ESG plans at all levels of an organisation and externally. 

- Strong collaborator and communicator with excellent relationship-building skills 

- Passion for driving positive environmental change 

What we can offer you: 

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind 

- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance

- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

Learn more about our full reward package

Application closing date: 24th August 2026 

Virtual interview date: w/c 7th September 2026 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. anonymised application form 

2. video screening 

3. virtual interview 

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Team: Health & Safety and Environment 

Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. two to three times a week, covering the South-West of England and South Wales region

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £44,289.75 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Responsibilities of our Health and Safety Officer: 

- Conduct in-person health & safety and fire risk assessments across centres and shops, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies 

- Investigate accidents and incidents, analyse trends, and recommend preventative actions 

- Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, assessments, and incidents in line with data protection requirements 

- Work with colleagues across teams to implement remedial actions from inspections and audits 

- Promote completion of H&S e-learning and identify additional training needs

- Build strong relationships with staff and volunteers to foster a positive safety culture 

- Lead regional H&S Committee meetings and contribute to team discussions and continuous improvement of SHE practices 

- Support wellbeing and mental health awareness by signposting relevant resources 

- Collaborate with colleagues on H&S elements of projects and activities across the charity 

About the Health & Safety and Environment team: 

The team manages most Health and Safety functions in-house and works closely with departments across Cats Protection. It includes a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator, and four regional officers covering the UK. The team supports retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, and branch volunteer enquiries.

What we’re looking for in our Health and Safety Officer: 

-Lives in or around the South-West of England or South Wales

- NEBOSH general certificate (or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional body 

- Significant experience (3+ years post qualification) in a similar health & safety role, ideally in public sector, facilities, or charity setting 

- Experience working across multiple sites 

- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices 

- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels 

- Able to work independently, manage workload, and perform under pressure 

- Organised, pragmatic, and professional with a flexible, positive attitude 

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel 

- Holds a full UK driving license and has access to a vehicle

What we can offer you: 

- range of health benefits 

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 24th August 2026 

Virtual interview date: w/c 14th September 2026 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. anonymised application form 

2. video screening 

3. virtual interview 

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) is part of The Rivers Trust movement. We focus on the promotion and delivery of an ecosystem-based approach to improving the River Thames, working with partners including Thames Water, The Rivers Trust, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and a network of Catchment Partnerships across the Thames Basin, to deliver an integrated approach to managing the river basin for people, biodiversity and the environment.

We are recruiting a Programme Manager to lead day-to-day delivery of the Water Company Partnership: a developing arrangement between TRT, The Rivers Trust, Thames Water and ZSL that works alongside and helps coordinate support for the 27 Catchment Partnerships of the Thames Basin. You will oversee delivery across all five of the Partnership's workstreams and be accountable to the Partnership Board for progress, combining day-to-day programme management with support to the Board's strategic oversight.

In practical terms, this role exists to help integrate Catchment Partnership hosts and partnership members with Thames Water's delivery programme, and to upskill those partnerships so they are equipped to plan, fund and deliver more on the ground themselves, building the same kind of productive relationships with other funders and partners too, not just Thames Water. It is a genuine opportunity to shape how a major water company and its environmental partners work together, and to help turn that partnership into real, measurable improvements for rivers and the wider environment across the Thames Basin.

Your responsibilities will span five workstreams:

● Governance: catchment partnership maturity and tiering, network structure and governance models

● Monitoring and Evaluation: river health scorecards, monitoring standards and evidence for investment decisions and Thames Water's PR29 submission

● Capability and Capacity, including CaPS: TRT's own Catchment Partnerships Support Programme, learning and development, and running the Thames Catchment Forum

● Catchment and Nature-based Solutions: supporting delivery of wetland, river restoration and storm overflow projects

● Blended Finance: developing environmental market mechanisms and diversified funding for Catchment Partnerships

You will also service the Partnership Board, coordinate quarterly reviews with individual catchment hosts, and act as TRT's key liaison with Thames Water, The Rivers Trust, ZSL and Catchment Partnerships across the region.

We're looking for someone with experience delivering environmental, catchment or nature-recovery programmes, strong partnership working and facilitation skills, and the ability to coordinate complex, multi-organisation programmes through influence rather than line management. Knowledge of the water sector, WINEP or AMP planning, nature-based solutions or blended finance would be an advantage, as would a project or programme management qualification.

Please note that we are interested in receiving and considering applications from candidates who may not tick every box. You may be just who we are looking for.

The details

Salary: £40,000–£42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Initially funded for one year, with planned funding for a further two years

Location: Thames Basin, home-based, with regular travel across catchments and to partner offices in London

Reports to: Chief Executive, Thames Rivers Trust

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining why you're interested in the role and how you meet the person specification. More details in the full job description is available.

Closing date: 10pm, Sunday 30th August 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September 2026

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Location: London

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will help shape Catch22's future growth by building influential relationships with commissioners, funders and strategic partners. You will lead our approach to stakeholder engagement, ensuring market intelligence, trusted relationships and early opportunity insight are translated into sustainable growth opportunities.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will raise Catch22's profile across key markets, influence future services and funding opportunities, and play a pivotal role in securing the partnerships that enable us to deliver lasting impact for people and communities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a structured, agile stakeholder engagement strategy and delivery plan for Catch22.
• Overseeing Catch22's commissioner and funder engagement activity, coordinating and influencing engagement across senior colleagues to ensure activity is strategic, aligned and supports sustainable growth.
• Building and managing senior relationships across local government, strategic authorities, trusts, foundations and lottery funders, creating opportunities to understand, anticipate and respond to future commissioning and funding priorities.
• Leading Catch22's place-based engagement approach, coordinating local engagement activity and strengthening relationships across priority markets and emerging devolved structures.
• Generating and sharing commissioner, funder and market intelligence, acting as a trusted advisor to operational and business development leaders and informing growth priorities, service development and pipeline decisions.
• Owning and continuously improving stakeholder engagement processes, systems and reporting, effectively using data and technology, while ensuring effective governance, compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

We are looking for a credible and thoughtful relationship-builder who earns trust, navigates complexity with sound judgement and responds confidently and pragmatically to emerging opportunities and challenges.

You will bring to the role:

· A strong track record of building influential relationships with commissioners, funders, government departments, trusts, foundations, strategic partners and other senior stakeholders.

· Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies that have supported organisational growth and strengthened market position.

· Exceptional influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with credibility at executive, political and system-leader level, and experience aligning senior colleagues around a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement.

· Strong understanding of public sector commissioning, procurement and grant funding, including local government, integrated care systems and the evolving devolution landscape.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence diverse audiences and translate complex information into clear, compelling messages.

· Experience of stakeholder mapping, engagement planning and measuring relationship effectiveness.

· Digitally confident and data-driven, with experience using CRM systems and market intelligence tools to inform decision-making.

· Willingness to travel nationally, as required.

Additional Information

Flexibility: Fully remote role (UK based), or with access to our central London office
Application Deadline:  Wednesday 26th August 2026
Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply. 

Operations Manager 

Organisation: Religions for Peace United Kingdom (RfPUK)

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Core working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Home-based employees are expected to be available and responsive during these hours.

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months) 

Location: Home-based / hybrid (occasional travel)

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take operational and administrative responsibility for a small, ambitious charity. You will run governance, compliance, contract management, finance liaison, data protection, safeguarding, HR, grant administration, and media and digital maintenance. You will work directly with the Chair.

This is a KEY gatekeeper role for someone who can steady the executive arm in response to the Board's strategic direction, concentrating on rigorous enforcement and maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Board administration (agendas, minutes, documents, filings, trustee records)

• Contract and grant administration (drafting, tracking, compliance)

• Finance liaison (working with finance service provider, accountant, treasurer)

• Compliance (GDPR, safeguarding, risk register, Charity Commission filings and all charity related issues)

• HR and resource management

• Website and social media coordination

Essential criteria

• 4+ years in a leadership or senior operations role within a charity or not-for-profit

• Experience as a board secretary or company secretary

• Experience drafting contracts and managing compliance protocol

• Knowledge of CIO governance and Charity Commission requirements

• Diciplined and methodical apporach towards established processes

• Excellent attention to detail and written English

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in the interfaith or multi-religious sector

• CGI qualification (or working towards)

Infrastructure Requirements (BYOD)

RfPUK operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) framework where paid staff provide their own personal computer hardware to access our systems. All work is web-based via Google Workspace for Charities and does not require high-specification hardware. The charity provides all system user licenses and funds required antivirus software for work devices, but does not provide or fund personal hardware or domestic utility bills.

What we offer

• Real ownership of a charity's operations

• Direct reporting to the Chair – simple management structure

• Salary £38,000–£42,000

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Our workplace pension scheme is in line with statutory requirements, with employer contributions (3%).

• Home-based working with a structured core hours framework (9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) 

Closing date: 20 August 2026

Interview Date: 24 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding statement: RfPUK is committed to safeguarding. 

Equal opportunities: RfPUK is an equal opportunities employer.

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Job Title: Administrator & Bookkeeper

Location: Home-based with travel and occasional overnight stays

Hours: 35 Hours per week (Typically Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

About Us:
Established in 1985, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is the leading representative charity for dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. ADCH promotes the safeguarding of welfare standards for dogs and cats needing new homes and supports those working and volunteering in the sector

At the heart of ADCH is a strong collaborative ethos. With over 160 member organisations, all of which are registered charities, we unite organisations of all sizes – large and small; embracing over 50,000 staff and volunteers, all dedicated to working together for Dogs and Cats. A key part of this ethos is the peer network ADCH nurtures, where members connect, exchange ideas, share knowledge and resources, and offer mutual support. Through this network, organisations are able to address common challenges, collaborate on solutions, and strengthen their collective impact on animal welfare.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator & Bookkeeper to join our small, collaborative team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, providing pragmatic administrative support across membership services, communications, finance, governance and events.

You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and using a range of digital systems. From supporting our members and maintaining our CRM to producing communications, updating website content and assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping, you'll play an important role in helping ADCH deliver an efficient and professional service.

As part of a small team, you'll need to be adaptable, self-motivated and happy to take ownership of your work while supporting colleagues across a wide range of activities. You'll be equally comfortable working independently from home and collaborating with the team, with travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays required.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Experience providing administrative support within a busy team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Canva and database systems.
• Experience of bookkeeping and using accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage or similar).
•  Experience of creating social media content for an organisation.
• Experience of updating website content using systems such as WordPress or Similar.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workload, work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

It would also be great (but not essential) if you had:

• Experience of working in the charity sector and/or a membership organisation.
• Experience supporting or coordinating events
• Experience of supporting committees or governance meetings.
• Experience of working remotely.

How to apply

If you're an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and a positive, flexible approach, we'd love to hear from you.  This is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the potential for extension subject to funding.

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026

Interviews: Monday,  24th August 2026 Online

As a small charity with limited resources, we regret that we are unable to respond to every application or provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you do not hear from us within five working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description. Please ensure you review this carefully before beginning your application.

The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability.

The postholder will identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources. They will lead on developing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of the Southmead Project’s work and the needs of the people it supports.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and trustees, the Fundraiser will develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the organisation to diversify its income. The role will require excellent writing, research, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to the charity’s values and mission.

• Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.

• Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.

• Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.

• Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.

• Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.

• Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.

• Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.

• Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.

• To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.

• To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.

• All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the   enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please see job description for full details.

Interim Managing Director

Location: UK Remote (Roughly bi-weekly travel)
Contract: Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £80,000 + Benefits

Prospectus is seeking an experienced and values-driven Interim Managing Director to lead a well-established national industry charity through an important period of transition.

For more than a century, the organisation has provided practical, emotional and financial support to individuals and families connected to a major UK industry. Today, it delivers a wide range of welfare, wellbeing and crisis support services, working alongside trusted partners and specialist practitioners to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead a committed team of employed staff and external practitioners, ensuring that beneficiaries continue to receive safe, effective and person-centred support. They will work closely with the Board to provide strategic leadership while fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive culture across the organisation.

A key focus of the role will be leading people through change. The Managing Director will build trust and engagement across the workforce, create clarity during transition, and ensure staff feel supported, empowered and confident in delivering the charity's mission.

Alongside day-to-day leadership responsibilities, the postholder will ensure the organisation maintains strong governance standards, effective safeguarding arrangements, operational resilience and financial sustainability.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader who combines strong operational capability with an empathetic and people-focused leadership style.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, not-for-profit, membership or related sectors.
• Experience leading organisations or teams through periods of change, transition or organisational development.
• A strong track record of people leadership, culture building and organisational improvement.
• Experience working closely with Boards, Trustees or governing bodies.
• Sound financial management, governance and risk management experience.
• The ability to inspire confidence, build relationships and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services and positive outcomes for beneficiaries.
• Excellent judgement, resilience and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You must be available immediately.

Closing date for application is Wednesday 19th August 2026

Interviews for successful candidates will be held w/c 24th August 2026

Applications should be submitted via CV only. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a short application form as a supporting statement.

About the organisation

Curieus Games CIC is a UK Community Interest Company, in the process of converting into a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Our mission is to raise energy literacy through play. We make energy and climate education fun and accessible. Our vision is to inspire and attract young people to work in the energy sector.

Our flagship programme, Megawatt, consists of an energy-based educational card game supported by a series of workshops. The object of the programme is to engage students on energy and sustainability through gamification and ethical debates.

By transitioning into a charity, the potential grants we can apply for increases significantly. This role has been created to take ownership of this grant pipeline as Megawatt scales up across the UK.

You can see more about our organisation here: www.megawatt.game

Job summary

We're looking for an organised, proactive individual to own the day-to-day running of our grant pipeline. This will range from researching grant opportunities and drafting applications, through to managing compliance, tracking grant finances, and delivering funder reports. You’ll be working closely with the Founder and School Engagement Manager.

If you have experience in grant administration or charity operations, are highly organised, and want to play a central role in a small mission-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.

Job outline

Grant applications

• Research new grant opportunities and maintain accurate records of live grants and deadlines.
• Draft and submit grant applications, with support from the Founder.
• Coordinate with the School Engagement Manager to identify eligible schools and handover successful grants for delivery.

Grant administration, finances and compliance

• Manage grant conditions, compliance and funder reporting from award through to close.
• Monitor spend against grant budgets and flag underspend or overspend.
• Support the development of improved operations and processes for grant management.
• Identify new income streams and fundraising opportunities.

Essential criteria

• Organised, detail-oriented and independent.
• Experience in grant administration, fundraising support, or charity operations.
• Confident written communicator.
• Comfortable managing finances at the level of budget tracking and reporting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote, small-team environment.
• Proficient with digital tools.
• Must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK.

Desirable criteria

• Experience writing grant applications, particularly for charitable trusts, foundations, or public sector funders.
• Experience working in or with the education sector.
• Familiarity with restricted fund management and charity finances.
• Knowledge of or interest in energy, sustainability, or climate education.
• Experience building or improving operational systems and processes.

Salary and benefits

• £36,000 gross FTE (pro rata)
• Around 22.5 hours per week, fully remote with flexible working hours, with an option to work term time only
• Workplace contributory pension
• 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Regular performance reviews with the opportunity to increase your salary as the role and organisation develops

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV and a one-page cover letter via Charity Jobs by 19th August.

In your cover letter, tell us why this role appeals to you and give some examples where you have demonstrated the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.

We are committed to flexible, family-friendly working and welcome applications from people returning to work after a career break. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are recruiting for an experienced and organised Student Records Manager who will lead and manage the NIoT’s operational delivery of student records within Registry. The postholder will ensure that all aspects of student records and student funding at the NIoT are compliant with rules and regulations and that processes are efficient.

About us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

The Registry team at the NIoT plays a crucial role in the mission of the NIoT by delivering services which support the administration of student records from enrolment through to graduation. The Registry ensures that all aspects of the student lifecycle meet regulatory requirements and provide an exceptional student experience.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Student Records Manager to lead and manage the NIoT’s operational delivery of student records within Registry. The postholder will ensure that all aspects of student records and student funding at the NIoT are compliant with rules and regulations and that processes are efficient. The postholder will be the main point of contact for Faculties and NIoT staff in relation to student records and student finance. The postholder will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the NIoT to ensure that processes and procedures support the delivery of an exceptional student experience.

Essential Criteria:

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.

• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.

• Substantial experience of operations and management of student administration, particularly in student records and student finance.

• Strong understanding of UK higher education regulations and significant experience of Student Finance England regulations and processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to receive, understand and convey information that needs careful explanation or interpretation e.g. procedures or regulations and provide guidance to others.

• Strong relationship management skills, including communication, engagement, facilitation and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices in handling sensitive information.

• Experience of managing complex administrative processes in an educational setting and managing large data sets.

• Experience of planning, prioritising and organising team tasks to meet deadlines and monitor service delivery and quality.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience of using and developing a management information system or CRM system.

• Experience of managing, analysing, interpreting and presenting data.

• The ability to problem solve and resolve both operational and strategic issues.

• Experience of designing and delivering improvements to processes and/or services.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience within a student administration role in Higher Education at a managerial level.

• Experience of policy development and implementation.

• Experience of project management.

• Evidence of continued professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their managerial experience within a fast-paced specialist higher education institution, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in registry and student finance operations. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in system development and management within a supporting and development focused environment.

Key benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

• Flexible start and end working times.

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working.

• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.

• Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Location: Within commutable distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Redcar, Bristol or Bradford.

Contract: Fixed term for 4 years due to funding.

How to apply

For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 4.00pm on 17 August 2026.

Interview date: 1 September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

Head of Data (Interim)
£32.97 - £35.71 per hour
Remote
6-Month Temporary Contract
Full Time (35 hours per week)

A national charity is seeking an experienced interim Head of Data to lead its data function during an exciting period of development and transformation.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Data Strategy, you will lead a team of five data professionals and play a key role in driving the organisation's data strategy, improving data maturity and embedding a data-driven culture across the charity.

This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with senior stakeholders across fundraising, marketing and operational teams to ensure data is effectively managed, governed and used to inform strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the organisation's data strategy and roadmap
• Developing and embedding robust data governance practices
• Managing and developing a high-performing data team
• Overseeing reporting, dashboards, analysis and insight delivery
• Driving improvements in data quality, integrity and accessibility
• Leading the ongoing development and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Managing workload prioritisation, demand planning and project delivery across the function
• Supporting fundraising and marketing teams with data insights to improve supporter engagement and campaign performance
• Championing best practice around GDPR, PECR and data protection

To be successful, you will have:

• Significant experience leading data operations, insight or CRM functions
• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Previous experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience managing and developing data, insight or CRM teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences
• A sound understanding of data governance, GDPR and data protection best practice
• Experience working with fundraising data and supporter insight

Desirable experience includes:

• Customer Insights Journeys (CIJ) or similar campaign management platforms
• Audience segmentation and selection tools
• SQL, data modelling or analytics tools

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data leader to make an immediate impact within a purpose-driven organisation, helping to shape the future use of data and insight across the charity.

Please apply now for immediate consideration.

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Head of Research to oversee the delivery of our research funding programme. You will ensure our funding is delivered strategically with the greatest impact possible for people affected by MND. You will manage our research team to oversee the development and delivery of effective funding schemes, partnerships and initiatives, whilst ensuring the outputs of our research are monitored and evaluated, to communicate our impact and inform our future activities.

This is a key role in our small, agile organisation that will involve close working across the charity, and the research community. We are looking for someone with strong experience in research and people management, working experience in drug discovery, with excellent communication skills and strong motivation to make a difference for people affected by MND. 

Team Structure: 

You will report to the Director of Research and manage a team of four: three Research Programme Managers and a Research Officer. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Have day-to-day responsibility for distribution of the charity’s research funding, developing detailed annual plans and delivering against time and budget; 

• Be responsible for overseeing governance and compliance for all research funding activities, including adherence to standards set by the Association of Medical Research Charities; 

• Identify opportunities for improvements to grant management systems, processes and documentation and work closely with the research team to ensure they are implemented; 

• Maintain oversight of the research programme budget, working closely with the research and finance teams to plan, monitor and forecast; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of new funding schemes and research initiatives to ensure our funds are delivered for maximum impact and address gaps in the research landscape; 

• Oversee the setup and delivery of large collaborative research programmes including managing relationships with joint funders and other partner organisations; 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the research community, including members of our review committees and grant holders; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust impact evaluation framework to monitor, report and evaluate the impact of the research we fund and use this information to inform our future funding activities; 

• Ensure the outputs of our research funding activities inform the work of the charity, working with the research and communication teams to create and disseminate compelling and engaging scientific content to engage supporters and drive income; 

• Maintain a strong understanding of the MND research landscape, using those insights to inform our research activities; 

• Develop a high performing team, ensuring team members are supported and developed to contribute to their full potential in the achievement of the charity’s aims; 

• Oversee the delivery of research events e.g. annual meetings to bring together our researchers; 

• Support the development and implementation of future research strategies, working closely with the Director of Research; 

• Represent the Foundation at external meetings including international conferences; 

• Deputise for the Director of Research as required; 

• Undertake other appropriate work as required by the Director of Research. 

Skills and experience required: 

• Educated to postgraduate level, or with similar experience in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biochemistry, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology; 

• Working experience of drug discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting; 

• Significant experience in research management, ideally within a charity or government funding organisation; 

• Proven leadership and people management skills with direct line management experience; 

• The ability to think strategically, navigate uncertainty and adapt to evolving environments; 

• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; 

• Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations. 

Please note, this role involves occasional overnight stays from home, occasional international travel and occasional attendance at meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

The Exempt Accommodation Support Service is based at our main hub in Digbeth but provides outreach support across the city. We are looking for project workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to people aged 25 years plus who are precariously accommodated, have a history of homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. It will primarily be supporting people living in exempt accommodation who have support needs relating to substance use, physical health and mental health.

The aims of this service are to provide additional support to improve access and sustainment of suitable accommodation for people engaging in structured drug and alcohol treatment, to reduce the scale of unmet housing need for this group of clients and to build evidence of housing-related need and effective interventions. The service will provide a range of practical support around finances, health and wellbeing, access to volunteering or training opportunities and integration into local communities as well as supporting continued engagement with treatment and tenancy sustainment.

This is a part office-based, part community-based role with a requirement to travel to accommodation providers and outreach sites. Travel expenses will be paid for any journeys undertaken.

Key tasks (selection of):

1. Provide a person-centred service to individuals, taking a psychologically informed approach, advising and supporting to ensure that clients are given choice and control about how their support is delivered.

2. Assist with practical support such as travel issues, settling into accommodation and addressing any immediate accommodation issues.

3. Ensure individuals have access to key services, including health care, substance misuse, and wellbeing services.

4. Manage an active caseload of clients, keeping effective and up to date records and monitoring outcomes through our CRM database system.

5. To support with timely reporting information regarding visits, support plans and session notes.

Further details, including the full list of key tasks and working conditions, are available in the job description at the link on our website