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Job Title: Training Officer 

Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions) 

Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata 

Hours: 20 hours per week 

Role Brief:

This is an exciting new role for an enthusiastic and innovative professional seeking to further their career in the training and youth development field. The post holder will be responsible for  delivering a range of workshops, seminars and accreditations as part of our cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo, funded by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)  

The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis. 

We are seeking an experienced training professional who can lead on delivering our training offer for young people across these regions; supporting our youth workers to progress them from grassroots activities delivered in community settings through workshops, training, and accreditation and into onward career initiatives and pathways offered by our partners.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Planning and administration of a range of workshops, seminars, and accreditations for young people in Sligo and Belfast in line with agreed targets. 

• Working with our regional coordinators on arranging suitable venues, support staff, resources and materials required for each workshop/seminar/course. 

• Delivery and assessment of training courses through Open College Network including internal verification. 

• Maintaining our iPads and online learner portal, ensuring e-workbooks are completed and uploaded and devices are wiped clean after each use.

• Working with our wider project team on the administrative training function ensuring all e-workbooks are submitted in a timely manner, certificates distributed and invoices are sent to our Finance Officer marked clearly for this programme. 

• Working with regional Coordinators on the development of careers events and initiatives alongside a range of partner organisations and employers. 

• Collating and sharing key quantitative output data and qualitative feedback and case studies with our regional Coordinators and Monitoring Officer enabling them to track progress against targets and upload dedicated learner information to our VIEWs monitoring software in a timely and efficient manner.

Person Specification/Key skills: 

• QTS status or min. Level 3 Award in Education & Training 

• Experience of designing workshops and training materials

• Experience of delivery and verification of OCN accredited courses

• Experience of working with employers to create youth progression pathways

• Youth work qualification or relevant experience

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment 

• Competent working independently as well as part of a small team

• A confident communicator with good written and spoken English

• IT skills including Microsoft office (essential), creative media skills including Adobe CC (desirable) 

• Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines

• Experience in monitoring outcome driven projects

• Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

 Role Requirements 

At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.

Please note. Successful applicants for all roles will require an enhanced Access NI or Garda Check

The post-holder will maintain a manageable caseload of clients needing support with their welfare rights and benefits. The role is to support the Welfare Rights Advice Project Team with the following:

1. To carry out an initial client assessment, identifying any issues with their benefits and any claims they can make to maximise their income.
2. Provide casework (including challenging decisions) for welfare benefits available to clients with mental health difficulties and their carers: i.e. Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit.
3. Provide information and advice as appropriate about issues related to a client’s particular situation.
4. Provide advice and casework for mobility and discretionary schemes and personal grants that could be of benefit to clients.
5. Take referrals directly from service users, carers or staff from other agencies (encouraging use of our online referral form)
6. Signpost and refer clients to agencies that assist with transition from hospital to community living, or to tackle social isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
7. Maintain records in accordance with Hear Us policies and procedures, including the handling of confidential and private documents and keeping written and computer records up to date and secure.
8. Liaise with GPs, CMHT’s and other agencies to obtain supporting documents, by telephone, letter and e-mail.
9. Taking confidential telephone messages from clients and outside agencies.
10. Take part in weekly WRAP team meetings regarding case allocation, and stay up to date with changes in benefits legislation. 
11. Attend regular supervision and yearly appraisals with line manager.
12. Assist WRAP manager to write reports and evaluate the project for funding bids and to support and promote the project.
13. Collect and distribute flyers and leaflets for signposting purposes.
14. Attend Hear Us staff meetings, staff development days, and other Hear Us events (e.g. Hear Us Open Forum) where directed by line manager.
15. Attend identified training and other personal development activities that will support you in this role.
16. Develop and maintain healthy working practices for yourself, with clear personal and professional boundaries.

Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall are recruiting a Senior Reporting and Data Analyst to assist us in consistent Data Standards and delivering strategic reporting.  This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a charity that is a member of a national brand and become a part of a team that puts excellence and clients at the forefront of its service.

This opportunity with Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall is a great challenge for someone who would like to help us resolve issues, work in a more streamlined way and deliver change to all our colleagues. 

You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, which will give you direct access to them and the Executive Management Team to make decisions and be part of the Senior Management Team.

Starting Salary: £34,629 - £37,868 (pro rata) This is the full-time amount, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Working from home.

The successful candidate must be able to travel widely around the area covered

Hours: Part time 3 days per week (21 hours per week)

Job Profile

CAFOD’s work in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice in partnership with CAFOD.

The main purpose of this role is to inspire and increase the participation in CAFOD’s work of Catholic parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community within the Portsmouth Diocese. CPCs are accountable for delivering CAFOD’s annual participation plans locally across England and Wales. As well as growing the number of parishes and schools participating to address global poverty and express solidarity with our global family, we aim to increase the breadth of their engagement, participation.

This will be accomplished partly by the recruitment and support of a team of committed, inspired and well-resourced volunteers working in parish and school communities to enable and equip Catholics to give, act and pray. The work will also involve meeting important church-based stakeholders, advisers and networks within the diocese to build fruitful and positive relationships.

The post reports to the Community Participation Manager for the East Region (The dioceses of Portsmouth, Arundel and Brighton, Southwark, Brentwood, East Anglia, Westminster, Northampton, Nottingham, Hallam, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hexham & Newcastle)

The Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) is part of a regional team working across a group of dioceses and whilst having a primary focus on one diocese, is responsible for the results of the regional team plans in relation parishioner and school participation and volunteer recruitment and retention.

The role will be home based, although the post holder will be mobile and flexible to meet volunteers, clergy and other stakeholders and contribute at events as required.

The role requires a willingness to be adaptable to support the work of the regional team, deploying skills, knowledge and at times activity in other parts of the regional team area. This is likely to require some additional travel (which would be reimbursed by CAFOD). The post also requires weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu (toil) can be claimed.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering participation plans

• Share accountability for delivery of annual participation plans for the region (a group of dioceses) with a primary focus on one diocese, and for fundraising, education, campaigns, and other targets, as delineated by the participation plan for the region. It is usually anticipated that the role will have an 80% focus on parish communities and a 20% focus on school communities
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a regional plan across a number of dioceses in support of the annual participation plans and appropriate for local contexts
• Achieve targets for increasing parishioner and children & young people participation primarily through recruitment and retention of volunteers and working with clergy, religious, diocesan and parish advisers and administrators etc.
• Monitor and share information around community participation and recruitment, activity, development and retention of volunteers
• Closely monitor parish participation activity

Managing volunteers

• Be the local volunteer manager in a specific diocese or dioceses
• Hold the relationship with, and coordinate the work of, a number of volunteers in order to achieve the annual participation plan in the region
• Contribute to increasing the number and activity of parish and school volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators in line with the regional team plan
• Contribute to development of volunteering opportunities and volunteer leadership
• Match the offers, skills, experiences and expectations of volunteers with opportunities and needs in relation to CAFOD’s plans for parishioners and children & young people
• Ensure each volunteer is appropriately inducted, briefed, trained and resourced
• Increase and ensure volunteer retention through induction, support, affirmation and effective management of the volunteer throughout their involvement with CAFOD
• Organize and promote volunteer meetings and training opportunities to be delivered either by national programme teams or self or members of her/his regional team
• Ensure volunteer records are accurate and up to date on the database.

Managing relationships

• Build and maintain key relationships including with priests, advisers, school staff and others within a diocese as determined in the regional plan. Be point of contact with the local Bishop.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with diocesan communications officers and press and be a point of contact for local broadcast and print media, to increase opportunities for Catholics to hear about CAFOD’s work, working with and through media volunteers where possible.

All staff are expected:

• To attend and contribute to regular Team, Group and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
• To participate in training and other activities as requested by the line manager
• To work as a supportive member of the team, providing cover for and training of other team members and volunteers as required
• To be accountable for the achievement of objectives set by the line manager

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Person Specification

Understanding our context

• A Understanding Catholic identity: detailed and sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and an ability to work effectively within it; especially an understanding of parish community life
• B Understanding CAFOD: understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve.
• C Understanding international development: have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities

Working together

• D Managing ourselves:  Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to inspire and convince others.  Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation at times.
• E Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a regional team to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of a regional team plan 
• F Communicating: can communicate strongly CAFOD’s vision for community participation and volunteer partnership; share knowledge and information across CAFOD
• G Looking outwards: Collaborates with partners, supporters and donors to achieve the best balance between their objectives and CAFOD’s Mission

Making change happen

• H Managing resources: confident with analysing and using data for planning, monitoring and reporting:  Proven planning, time-management and organisational skills
• I Achieving results: Ability and willingness to focus on achieving results, especially for the delivery of shared regional plans for community participation and income growth
• J Managing our performance:  Ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results
• K Taking the lead: Motivates others to get things done

Job-specific competencies

• A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and relationships to successfully achieve objectives eg with clergy, stakeholders and a wide variety of volunteers.
• Experience of managing volunteers including recruitment, retention, deployment and celebration.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures. 

Starting Salary: £34,629 - £37,868 (pro rata) This is the full-time amount, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Working from home.

The successful candidate must be able to travel widely around the area covered

Hours: Part time 3 days per week (21 hours per week)

Job Profile

CAFOD’s work in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice in partnership with CAFOD.

The main purpose of this role is to inspire and increase the participation in CAFOD’s work of Catholic parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community within the Plymouth Diocese. CPCs are accountable for delivering CAFOD’s annual participation plans locally across England and Wales. As well as growing the number of parishes and schools participating to address global poverty and express solidarity with our global family, we aim to increase the breadth of their engagement, participation.

This will be accomplished partly by the recruitment and support of a team of committed, inspired and well-resourced volunteers working in parish and school communities to enable and equip Catholics to give, act and pray. The work will also involve meeting important church-based stakeholders, advisers and networks within the diocese to build fruitful and positive relationships.

The post reports to the Community Participation Manager for Wales & West Region (The dioceses of Lancaster, Liverpool, Salford, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Cardiff-Menevia, Clifton, Birmingham, and Plymouth)

The Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) is part of a regional team working across a group of dioceses and whilst having a primary focus on one diocese, is responsible for the results of the regional team plans in relation parishioner and school participation and volunteer recruitment and retention.

The role will be home based, although the post holder will be mobile and flexible to meet volunteers, clergy and other stakeholders and contribute at events as required.

The role requires a willingness to be adaptable to support the work of the regional team, deploying skills, knowledge and at times activity in other parts of the regional team area. This is likely to require some additional travel (which would be reimbursed by CAFOD). The post also requires weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu (toil) can be claimed.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering participation plans

• Share accountability for delivery of annual participation plans for the region (a group of dioceses) with a primary focus on one diocese, and for fundraising, education, campaigns, and other targets, as delineated by the participation plan for the region. It is usually anticipated that the role will have an 80% focus on parish communities and a 20% focus on school communities
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a regional plan across a number of dioceses in support of the annual participation plans and appropriate for local contexts
• Achieve targets for increasing parishioner and children & young people participation primarily through recruitment and retention of volunteers and working with clergy, religious, diocesan and parish advisers and administrators etc.
• Monitor and share information around community participation and recruitment, activity, development and retention of volunteers
• Closely monitor parish participation activity

Managing volunteers

• Be the local volunteer manager in a specific diocese or dioceses
• Hold the relationship with, and coordinate the work of, a number of volunteers in order to achieve the annual participation plan in the region
• Contribute to increasing the number and activity of parish and school volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators in line with the regional team plan
• Contribute to the development of volunteering opportunities and volunteer leadership
• Match the offers, skills, experiences and expectations of volunteers with opportunities and needs in relation to CAFOD’s plans for parishioners and children & young people
• Ensure each volunteer is appropriately inducted, briefed, trained and resourced
• Increase and ensure volunteer retention through induction, support, affirmation and effective management of the volunteer throughout their involvement with CAFOD
• Organise and promote volunteer meetings and training opportunities to be delivered either by national programme teams or self or members of her/his regional team
• Ensure volunteer records are accurate and up to date on the database.

Managing relationships

• Build and maintain key relationships, including with priests, advisers, school staff and others within a diocese as determined in the regional plan. Be point of contact with the local Bishop.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with diocesan communications officers and press and be a point of contact for local broadcast and print media, to increase opportunities for Catholics to hear about CAFOD’s work, working with and through media volunteers where possible.

All staff are expected:

• To attend and contribute to regular Team, Group and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
• To participate in training and other activities as requested by the line manager
• To work as a supportive member of the team, providing cover for and training of other team members and volunteers as required
• To be accountable for the achievement of objectives set by the line manager

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Person Specification

Understanding our context

• A Understanding Catholic identity: detailed and sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and an ability to work effectively within it; especially an understanding of parish community life
• B Understanding CAFOD: understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve.
• C Understanding international development: have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities

Working together

• D Managing ourselves:  Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to inspire and convince others.  Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation at times.
• E Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a regional team to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of a regional team plan 
• F Communicating: can communicate strongly CAFOD’s vision for community participation and volunteer partnership; share knowledge and information across CAFOD
• G Looking outwards: Collaborates with partners, supporters and donors to achieve the best balance between their objectives and CAFOD’s Mission

Making change happen

• H Managing resources: confident with analysing and using data for planning, monitoring and reporting:  Proven planning, time-management and organisational skills
• I Achieving results: Ability and willingness to focus on achieving results, especially for the delivery of shared regional plans for community participation and income growth
• J Managing our performance: Ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results
• K Taking the lead: Motivates others to get things done

Job-specific competencies

• A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and relationships to successfully achieve objectives eg with clergy, stakeholders and a wide variety of volunteers.
• Experience of managing volunteers, including recruitment, retention, deployment and celebration.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures. 

Looking to use your career to stand up for human rights?

Join a bold human rights team taking on China’s occupation of Tibet, and help power the resistance through fundraising. We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer/Senior Officer to grow our movement and amplify Tibetan voices worldwide.

About the Role:

We’re up against a global superpower. Here, your fundraising fights back.

At Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, we are small but tireless: up against one of the world’s most powerful regimes, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We’ve adapted rapidly to an unpredictable fundraising landscape, and we’re looking for someone equally bold, creative and committed to help us grow. You may be early in your fundraising journey or already have experience generating income from individual giving or trusts and foundations. Either way, if you want to build your skills while contributing to urgent and meaningful human rights work, we want to hear from you. Depending on your experience, we will appoint at Fundraising Officer or Senior Fundraising Officer level.

About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch:

We stand with Tibetans: for their homeland, their identity, their future, and against China’s brutal occupation.

Behind closed borders, injustice thrives. We break them open with facts and campaigns. Tibet Watch exposes the truth from inside occupied Tibet through evidence and world-leading research. Free Tibet turns that truth into action, with hard-hitting campaigns and relentless advocacy that make the world pay attention. Together, we’re building a global movement that’s impossible to ignore. Tibet can be free. It must be free. And one day, it will be.

Job Description: Fundraising Officer / Senior Fundraising Officer

• Location: Brixton, London / Remote

• Salary: £29,000-£32,000 pro rata, depending on experience

• Hours: 4 or 5 days per week (28-35 hours)

• Reports to: Fundraising Manager

• Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 4 August 2025

• Interviews from: Monday 11 August 2025

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, mission-driven team

• A culture that values both results and staff wellbeing

• Robust remote working policies and flexible hours

• Generous leave: 25 days + public holidays

• Strong training, development and career progression

• Interest-free season ticket loans

• Pension contribution

Main responsibilities

• Assist the Fundraising Manager with income-generation activity across the organisation.

• Support the Fundraising Manager with the execution of the fundraising strategy.

• Assist Fundraising Manager with Major Donor fundraising.

• Work to ensure that you and the Fundraising Team’s KPIs and targets are met.

• Take ownership of all direct marketing campaigns including postal and online appeals, upgrade and reactivation mailings, email campaigns, regular giving recruitment and lead generation.

• To lead on all fundraising logistics, which includes having full responsibility for the incoming and outgoing post.

• Coordinate paid recruitment by collaborating with the Digital Engagement Team and work on supporter journeys, with sign-off from the Fundraising Manager.

• Provide monthly analysis and reports on fundraising campaigns/appeals and recruitment of new supporters/grants.

• Research new funding opportunities.

• Write and coordinate applications for financial support from appropriate trusts and foundations.

• Regularly check in on prospective trusts and foundation donors/application progress and reporting.

• Coordinate, attend and assist with organising events. 

• Ensure that supporter records are all kept up to date (in-keeping with GDPR guidelines) on the database/CRM. 

• Ensure that supporter journeys are regularly assessed and of the highest standard. 

• Be responsible for handling fundraising queries from supporters and ensuring they are answered promptly and appropriately.

• Recruit and manage (1-2) fundraising volunteers to further support the Fundraising team and activities.

• Craft strong fundraising/marketing copy for the organisation as a whole

• Contribute to Free Tibet’s twice annually printed magazine, where needed.

• Support the Fundraising Manager with budgeting and spotting key areas of success/failure and aiding in the prompt response to either situation. 

General responsibilities

• Assist with responding to queries from supporters and donors on a daily basis.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly finance/fundraising meetings.

• Support the Head of Income in all areas of fundraising activities. 

• Assist with the smooth running and financial sustainability of the organisation.

• Aid in the day-to-day running, migration and organisation-wide implementation of a new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system. 

• General administration duties. 

Person Specification

Essential 

• Clear passion and interest in fundraising — whether it be learning new skills or developing this area of expertise. 

• Some experience securing and/or managing individual giving OR major donor fundraising.

• Strong communication skills (internally with other colleagues and externally with supporters) including the ability to write clear and persuasive fundraising copy.

• The ability to write applications to secure grants from trusts and foundations and reporting.

• Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.

• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission. 

Desirable

• CRM and fundraising analysis experience.

• Digital fluency in direct relation to fundraising i.e. email marketing and social media.

• Some experience managing staff or volunteers.

• Experience working in a third-sector organisation would be an advantage.

Application Process

Please send a CV and personal statement outlining your suitability for this post to recruitment(at)freetibet(dot)org. The deadline for all applications will be Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held from Wednesday 13th August 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
• Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
• Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
• Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
• Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
• Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
• Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
• Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
• Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
• Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities

Leadership

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
• Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
• Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
• Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
• Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
• Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience

Person Specification
Essential

• Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
• Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
• A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
• Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
• Significant experience of managing high performance teams
• Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
• Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
• A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
• Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of charity law
• Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
• Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space

The Holly Lodge Centre is a small charity in the heart of Richmond Park with a mission to ensure outdoor education is accessible for all. We are small but mighty, last year providing nature and heritage based education sessions, for over 7,500 learners. We specialise in delivering workshops for school groups of children and those with special educational needs and disabilities. We also welcome adult disability gorups, the elderly, and community groups.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our small, friendly team, and help to streamline and manage a range of processes, key to the efficient running of the charity and our activities.

Due to the nature of our work all roles are based on-site in our beautiful location in Richmond Park. The part time role can be spread across 4 days with optimal hours being 9:30am-2:30pm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being one of the first points of contact for communication to the charity and supporting the management of school/group bookings
• Creating quotes, invoices and supporting financial administration processes
• Managing administration around individual donations
• Co-ordinating and stocktaking centre supplies
• Deputising for Centre Managers at meetings
• Supporting Volunteer recruitment, administration, training and events
• Supporting marketing and communications
• Supporting fundraising events

Senior Programme Officer
Youth Business International (YBI)
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Full-time, 12 months FTC

The role

Are you passionate about creating impact for young entrepreneurs around the world? Youth Business International (YBI) is looking for a highly motivated Senior Programme Officer join our Development & Programmes team and play a key role supporting the coordination, delivery, and quality of global programmes.

You will support a range of projects—from programme implementation and grant reporting to MEL and stakeholder engagement. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and delivery of a portfolio of programmes
• Support MEL colleagues to monitor delivery of project outputs and outcomes against targets
• Assisting with funder engagement, reporting and proposal development

You’ll be working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with an international scope. If you are highly organised, proactive,  with a strong eye for detail and experience in programme coordination or management this role is for you.

How to apply 

If this sounds like the role for you:

• Please review the full job description for further details and ensure all of your application (CV and supporting statement) reflects the requirements of the role.
• Please submit your CV (maximum 2 x A4).
• Submit a Supporting statement (max 2 x A4): Your supporting statement is a very important part of your application and is vital for us to decide whether to shortlist you for an interview. Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification and your motivation to work for YBI, detailing your experience, skills, achievements and/or abilities that are relevant for the role.
• Closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 23 July 2025. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early due to volume of applications expected.

Please note you must have existing Right to work in the UK as YBI is not a sponsoring organisation.

Interview process

• First Interview Online (MS Teams) – Wednesday 30 July 2025
• Second Round In-Person at our London Office – week commencing 4 August 2025

Background

Congenital Heart Disease affects 1 in 125 newborn babies, it is the most common condition at birth. Around 17,000 babies, children and adults are treated by the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit (LCHU) every year. The LCHU is the specialist heart centre for all of Yorkshire, The Humber, North East Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire.

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) provide tailored emotional, financial and practical support and essential resources to heart patients and their families. When families need us most, CHSF provide parent accommodation close to the hospital and a dedicated family support service during a child’s treatment. CHSF also provide vital medical equipment and resources to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and 19 regional clinics, including start-up NHS staff roles and specialist training across the network.

CHSF is a completely self-funded charity. Together, we are able to nurture a wonderful community of children, young people, adults and their families affected by congenital heart disease to live empowered lives.

Job Summary

As Fundraising Researcher you'll be responsible for proactively researching potential funders including corporate foundations and community funds, charitable trusts and other organisations to support our ambitious fundraising team. Working closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager and Corporate Partnership Managers you'll ensure fundraising activity is supported across the organisation with robust research.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Research and identify charitable trusts and foundations, corporate, government and other funding opportunities that align with CHSF’s mission, vision and values.

2. Use prospect research tools and techniques to collate detailed prospect information e.g. business insider bulletins, directories, websites, AI etc.

3. Compile key information about each funding opportunity, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, application questions, and funder priorities, in a structured format.

4. Assist in reviewing and prioritising potential funding opportunities based on suitability for CHSF.

5. Support with impact monitoring and reporting to funders and corporate partners, including liaising with staff at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit to collect information.

6. Organise and archive past grant applications, ensuring a structured and accessible digital filing system.

7. Support the team by keeping funding research up to date and easy to access for future applications.

8. Collaborate with finance/fundraising teams to ensure grant research aligns with fundraising priorities.

9. Work with the Marketing Team to promote funding received to meet the requirements of the funder.

10. Strong understanding of due diligence, data protection and fundraising regulations. 

Other

1. To work flexibly as required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

2. To prepare for and participate in monthly supervision sessions with your line manager.

3. To help promote CHSF fundraising opportunities, where appropriate and work with the fundraising team on new initiatives.

4. Adhere to charity’s policies and procedures.

5. To provide other support as identified by your line manager and commensurate with purpose of the role.

Benefits:

· 27 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and an additional day off for birthdays

· Company pension scheme

· Health care cash plan

· Death in Service after successful completion of 12 months’ service

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to blue light card, charity worker discounts etc.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

Learning Technology Developer (Part-Time) 

Location: London (Hybrid) 

Salary: £36,555.26 per annum pro rata (actual salary £29,244.21) 

Contract Type: Fixed term until July 2026 

Working hours: 28 hours per week 

Closing Date: 21st July 2025 

Are you a creative and tech-savvy learning professional with a passion for making a difference? Join the Money Advice Trust as a Learning Technology Developer and help us support debt advisers across the UK through high-quality, accessible digital learning. 

Our Wiseradviser training platform equips front-line debt advisers with the knowledge and skills to help people tackle debt and manage money with confidence. As Learning Technology Developer, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing this service by improving the design, delivery, and accessibility of our e-learning content. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Design, develop and maintain our Digital e-learning content to enhance course functionality and user experience. 

• Manage or assist on e-learning and webinar projects from end to end—scoping requirements, managing timelines, testing and launching. 

• Provide first-line support for our LMS, troubleshoot learner issues and ensure the platform runs smoothly. 

• Review learner feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and help evolve our learning offer through regular content and platform updates. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Experience updating and maintaining e-learning courses 

• Competence with Microsoft Office, learning software, HTML, CSS and JavaScript 

• Strong organisational and communication skills 

• Experience managing projects and suppliers 

• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines 

Why Join Us? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking team. 

We believe in taking care of our people, and we offer a great range of benefits, including: 

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• A contributory pension scheme

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement

• Generous Life Insurance

• Free will writing 

• Wellbeing days to support your mental health

• A healthcare cashback scheme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave and pay

• A birthday voucher to celebrate your special day. 

The Money Advice Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the advice and technology sectors. 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.   

We are looking for talented individuals and therefore, we value authentic applications and prefer to see your own words and experiences reflected in your application. Please refrain from using AI-generated content, as we want to understand your genuine interest in this role and your own unique perspective 

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you 

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website. 

We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, We put people first, We support each other, we solver problems, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice. 

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted.  

The Senior Bid and Funding Officer is a new role for Involve as we seek to build the infrastructure to support the growth that we have experienced in recent years.  This role will sit within our Finance & Support Services function and will work alongside colleagues at all levels in the Innovation & Practice, Capacity Building & Standards and Advocacy & Communications functions to identify and provide compelling proposals in response to fundraising and tender opportunities. 

As Senior Bid and Funding Officer you will be responsible for identifying fundraising opportunities to bring forwards to the team for evaluation and coordinating the submission of returns ensuring high quality tenders are produced that meet the needs of funders and commissioners.  You will support function leads in monitoring fundraising outcomes and comparing to income generation targets, developing a database of funders and improving tender response processes to reduce the administrative burden of tender responses without compromising on quality.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of managing the tender return process in other organisations, either in a commercial or charitable sector environment. You will bring strong project management skills, be able to coordinate tender submissions to set deadlines and have an inquisitive mindset to enjoy researching opportunities and thinking creatively how Involve can meet funder requirements while also advancing our mission.

We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team. We are flexible but you must be comfortable with regular travel both for project work and for Involve team activities.  Must be able to travel to deliver work across the UK.

Please see our website for more details. 

JOB TITLE: HR Coordinator

LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

SALARY: £35 - £40k FTE (pro rata) based on experience

JOB TYPE: Permanent, 4 days per week (30 hours)

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease with our Bio Detection Dogs.  We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

MAIN PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

The HR Coordinator will provide specialist and proactive support to other departments within the charity to ensure organisational compliance in all relevant areas relating to HR.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Reporting to the People Engagement Manager, you will be supporting the Charity to set and deliver on its People Strategy. You will be responsible for providing operational HR services, advice, and guidance with a primary focus on HR transactions, employee relations management, engagement, recruitment and performance management.  You will identify, analyse and utilise HR data to inform decision making and identify more efficient ways of working.

Reports to: People Engagement Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead the development and implementation of a best practice approach to recruitment.

You will advise managers on best practice techniques for monthly one-to-one meetings and annual appraisals to ensure staff feel confident to openly discuss challenges as well as successes.

You will review and update our existing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they not only comply with current HR law but importantly promote best practice.

You will also work with the senior leadership team to develop a set of organisational values that prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion and reflect best practice, ensuring these are then communicated to all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to join a charity that wants to strengthen the support it provides to its staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities of the Role

· Maintain all HR policies and procedures ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect relevant legislation and best practice.

· Ensure managers and staff are aware of and understand policies and procedures, communicate changes, and provide support to managers when interpreting policies as required.

· To work in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in leading Medical Detection Dogs towards our vision of becoming a staff-centric charity.

· Provide an efficient service to deliver HR transaction activities throughout the employment lifecycle, from offer to off-boarding.

· Provide support, guidance, and advice for managers in conducting and concluding employee relations cases, including absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring adherence to policy.

· Manage, maintain, and deliver the charity’s onboarding induction to new members of staff.

· Always maintain the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.

· Be a role model within the charity demonstrating MDD’s values and behaviours at all times.

· Monitor completion of performance appraisals and one to one meetings, issuing reminders and offering support to managers as required.

· Coordinate and support the delivery of employee engagement surveys, including planning, analysis, reporting and follow up actions.

· Produce regular HR reports and people data metrics for the Senior Leadership Team (e.g. turnover, tenure, sickness absence trends, performance outcomes).

· Maintain and update the HR system (Breathe HR), ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date.

· Prepare and submit monthly payroll changes to the finance team in line with payroll deadlines.

· Manage staff benefits including the health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme and long service awards.

· Produce and circulate internal HR communications such as staff newsletters, HR updates and policy changes.

· Coordinate and support learning and development activities, including booking and maintaining training records and delivering HR related training for managers and staff (e.g. one to ones, appraisals, HR systems).

· Assist in developing employee engagement initiatives.

· Contribute to wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

· CIPD Qualified and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role or currently undertaking the qualification.

· Employee relations (e.g. performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, etc) case management in line with current UK employment legislation

· Management of end-to-end recruitment activity, supporting hiring managers and focussed on candidate experience

· Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills

· Experience of managing relationships with staff at all levels

Desirable

· Experience of reward and recognition practices

· Experience of managing and inspiring staff, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team culture that delivers results

· Effective organisation and administrative skills gained within HR

· Experience on use of HR database (BREATHE)

Knowledge & Skills

DESIRABLE

• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding environment, exercising good judgement, and using own initiative.
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office

· Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

· Good influencing and negotiation skills

· Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ ethos

Other Requirements

· A full current driving license

· Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

DIVERITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive Charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Charity Values

All employees are expected to uphold the charity’s core values in their daily work. This includes demonstrating respect through open and considerate communication, fostering cooperation by working collaboratively, maintaining honesty in all interactions and ensuring fairness through just and transparent decision-making.

Benefits

· Sick Pay

· Health Cash Plan

· 26 days holiday, increasing with service

· 5% Employer Pension Contribution

· Free On-site parking

· Life Insurance

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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