Financial planning manager jobs in city of london, england

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands the power of sport to unite and uplift communities.
• Brings senior leadership experience in the required competencies of fundraising, communications and income strategy.
• Is confident managing relationships with high-value funders and partners.
• Has a deep understanding of inclusive storytelling and impact measurement.
• Can think big, act boldly, and build a strong and sustainable future for our movement.

We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.

We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.

Please note this role is based in our Old Windsor Centre.

Our Cattery Team Leaders provides front line leadership and management to a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring first class service delivery in relation to animal welfare.
This opportunity is focused on leading the cattery team in delivering the highest standards of feline welfare, care, and enrichment. You will ensure that all cats receive compassionate, individualised care and that the team operates efficiently, safely, and in line with welfare best practices.

Overall objectives:

• To lead the Cattery team, managing, motivating, and developing staff to achieve their full potential.
• To maintain exceptional standards in husbandry and welfare.
• To effectively manage our population of cats enabling us to help as many cats as possible within our limited capacity.
• To oversee daily care routines including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring and ensure all cats are provided with appropriate enrichment and socialisation.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
 

Closing date: Early applications are encouraged. We will close the vacancy once it is filled.
Interview date(s): We will be interviewing for this position on a rolling basis, so we would recommend applying early.

About Us: 

The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control (IPC) within all health and care settings. With a commitment to working collaboratively to prevent infection, the IPS is a supportive network for IPC practitioners, and delivers education and training within the IPC field.  With 2,400 members across the UK and internationally, the IPS plays an important role in supporting and developing IPC professionals and advancing knowledge and best practices to safeguard public health. 

Last year the IPS launched its new strategy: Working together to prevent infection. In order to deliver this strategy, in early 2024 the Board of Trustees took the decision to recruit the Society’s first staff team, moving the organisation from a model that had been led by volunteers and operationally managed with an association management organisation.  The intention is this decision will transform the Society, taking it to the next phase in its evolution, and furthering our goals of supporting our members, improving IPC practice, ensure equity of access and support for a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce, and influencing and shaping IPC education and policy.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join an important organisation in the battle for public health and infection prevention, and a chance to work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to create and execute new activities which will grow and sustain the Society for future IPC professionals and have a positive impact on the prevention of infection. 

Position Overview: 

Currently, the IPS events and education portfolio includes: 

• Annual Conference which attracts over 700 attendees, 80 exhibitors/sponsors. The programme is developed and delivered by our Scientific Programme Committee, and the event is operationally managed and delivered by an external Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). 

• Up 20 one/two day in person/hybrid events currently developed and delivered by our volunteers, our corporate partners or a PCO. 

• Online resources – developed and delivered by our Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC), Branches and Special Interest Groups. 

The Annual Conference will continue to be managed by a PCO and the organisation of our committees smaller annual conferences will be supported by our own team.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Education and Events Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs and events aimed at advancing the understanding and practice of infection prevention and control. 

This will be an exciting and challenging role where Education and Events Executive will work with the Education and Events Manager to deliver up to 20 one-day events per year, either as in person, virtual or hybrid events.

Key Responsibilities: 

Educational Programme Development: 

• Working with the Education and Events Manager, assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive educational programme that aligns with IPS objectives and serves the needs of our members. 

• Assist with the production and development of educational materials and resources. 

• Take ownership of the promotion and communication of the IPS’ courses and all educational materials and resources. 

Event Planning and Execution: 

• Work closely with the Education and Events Manager to plan, organise, and ensure the professional execution of the educational programme including educational resources, conferences, workshops and webinars. 

• To be the point of contact with regional volunteers to assist them with their events, and ensure a consistent calibre of IPS event is achieved throughout the regions. 

• Under direction from the Events and Education Manager, assist or deliver all aspects of event planning and logistics, including venue management, online registration, delivery via a virtual platform, sponsorship and exhibition management, catering, audio-visual requirements, and onsite staffing as required. 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful event delivery, 

• Actively work with colleagues to communicate and promote the IPS’ courses as well as all educational materials and resources. 

• Actively engage with sponsors, speakers and other stakeholders, and act as first point of contact for all enquiries. 

• Ensure any sponsor and exhibitor deliverables are met, and that stakeholders are satisfied with the calibre of events. 

• Foster member engagement through educational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the society's goals and objectives. 

Financial Management: 

• Develop and manage budgets for educational programmes and events to ensure that the event programme achieves a surplus.

• Consistently monitor budgets, expenses and revenue to ensure agreed financial targets are met. 

Marketing & Communications: 

• With the Education and Events Manager, help devise a marketing and communications strategy for both the educational and events outputs of the Society 

• Take ownership of the Society’s marketing and social media strategies as it related to events and education

• Regularly update the events and education sections of the Society’s website, and work with the Membership Engagement Manager to ensure maximum take up of educational courses and IPS events. 

• Disseminate marketing materials to regional volunteers and assist them with their events marketing strategies. 

Other: 

• Research potential sponsors and partners for programmes and events 

• Actively build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, speakers, and sponsors. 

• Collaborate with relevant organisations to expand the reach and impact of IPS educational initiatives. 

• Assist with the development of individual events budgets as required. 

Our ideal candidate will 

Offer the following experience: 

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (education, event management, healthcare, etc.). 

• Proven experience in education resources planning and management, ideally within a similar professional body or learned society. 

• Proven experience of planning and executing educational events, preferably in the healthcare or professional association sector. 

• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write for a variety of audiences, and able to demonstrate an innovative and creative approach 

• Strong financial and budgetary management skills. 

• Proven experience of managing, resources, workloads, deadlines, time etc.

Meet the following expectations: 

• A willingness to work flexibly as the role demands including the need to attend meetings/events/social events at weekends or evenings (essential) 

• Ability and willingness to travel (essential)

• A willingness to commit to their own professional and personal development 

• Ability to follow society governance, process, and SOPs etc.

• Have excellent negotiating and influencing skills

• A willingness to protect and champion the IPS brand and reputation 

Application Process:

We are committed to an anonymous recruitment process during the initial hiring stages to reduce any unconscious bias. This approach ensures a fair and equitable assessment of all candidates before shortlisting.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Join us in making a significant impact on public health and infection prevention. Apply today to become a part of the Infection Prevention Society team!

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our website
Travel: Occasional travel to other Versus Arthritis offices
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We’re seeking a Supporter Journey Officer to join our Innovative and Performance team, supporting the work of the Income and Engagement directorate by delivering an inspiring and impactful programme of stewardship to our contactable community.

It is an increasingly exciting time to join Versus Arthritis, a leading national charity delivering world class research and services, and campaigning on issues that matter most to people with arthritis.  
 
The Supporter Journey Officer is a new role within the Supporter Journey team. This role will suit a proactive team player who has experience in the fundraising sector together with a keen interest in, and knowledge of, supporter experience and stewardship. Strong communication skills – both written and verbal - are a must.

About the role

As the Supporter Journey Officer, you will assist the Supporter Journey Manager with the development and elevation of an integrated supporter journey programme at Versus Arthritis, ensuring our contactable community receives a consistent and highly engaging supporter experience, which builds loyalty and inspires action. 

This will include delivery of audience focused, integrated organisational journeys that build on our highly motivated community of supporters, based on shared values. These journeys will be managed across our platforms and audiences to significantly grow our voluntary income and lifetime value. You will be responsible for the delivery of communications across channels, including email, post and text messaging, ensuring accurate and timely implementation of agreed communications.

Central to increasing loyalty and inspiring positive action from our audience, we share the extent of the work being done by Versus Arthritis for the 10 million people in the UK living with arthritis. Alongside product managers, you will work to optimise in-product journeys across the organisation through consultancy and shared learning. You will work collaboratively with the head of department and other directorate colleagues to create and embed a fundraising and engagement culture across the organisation.

A key part of the role is to provide practical, administrative support and to lead on facilitating the collection of insight evaluation and future development, ensuring this supports team performance and learning. We’re a small and dynamic team at the forefront of innovating the charity’s Income and Engagement directorate.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how we communicate with our supporters across multiple channels – including email, post and SMS – ensuring that everyone who interacts with Versus Arthritis feels valued, inspired, and connected to our cause. 

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience writing in different styles and producing content for different audiences. 
• Experience delivering audience focused engagement strategies and communications, with excellent copywriting skills.
• Creative and curious, excited to research and test new ways of engaging with supporters, with an appetite to learn about approaches from across and beyond the sector.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with an audience and insight-led approach, keeping the supporters’ best interests at the heart of decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage with and influence others, both internally and externally, in person and in writing.
• A proactive ‘can do’ attitude and desire to learn and develop as the team’s influence and input grows. 
• The ability to work on different priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• An interest in improving the lives of people with arthritis and the willingness to gain knowledge of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits

Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Interview date is to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

We help EU citizens, who made a home in the UK, to secure their immigration status under the EU Settlement Scheme, and retain their rights to live, work, travel and thrive following the upheavals of Brexit.

We seek an experienced, proactive adviser to provide expert advice remotely to EU citizens across the UK with occasional face-to-face advice sessions and meetings.

You will hold IAA Level 1 or 2 accreditation and you will be able to manage volunteers to help with service delivery. 

The role also involves preparing short, simple, written guidance on changes to Home Office policies.

Ability to speak another European language is essential. Due to current demand, Italian is preferred.

Position: Head of Individual Giving and Legacies
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

It is a very exciting time to join the MS Society as Head of Individual Giving. We are implementing an ambitious cross-organisational transformation programme. And we have just started a new 2025-29 strategy. Income Generation and Individual Giving are central to both.

We are transforming our approach to engagement to grow and deepen relationships with all our audiences. This creates an opportunity to integrate our approach to Engagement, Income Generation and Individual Giving. So we can increase our financial supporter base. Grow and diversify long-term sustainable income to deliver transformational impact for the MS Community. And contribute to our ultimate vision of a world free from MS.

We are looking for someone to provide strategic and operational leadership to Individual Giving. Someone who can work collaboratively across the organisation to lead and drive forward our ambition to increase our financial supporter-base and increase income.

You will act as the leading authority on matters relating to Individual Giving, providing advice across the organisation including to the Director of Income Generation, and cross-organisational Income Generation Activity Group.

You will enable the delivery of the transformation Individual Giving workstream.  And have strategic ownership of the Individual Giving programme, including income-related activities and KPIs within the engagement calendar, and customer experience and journeys relating to financial supporters

You will lead on Individual Giving planning and budget setting, contributing to the overall business planning process for Income Generation.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 22nd August 2025
Anticipated interview date: w/c 1st September 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in nearly 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women, and their communities.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join Girls Not Brides as we are currently in the process of reviewing our strategy for the next 5 years. The Senior Officer- Executive Office plays a vital role in providing high-level strategic, operational and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. This position is central to the smooth functioning of the CEO’s office, enabling the CEO to focus on leading the organisation effectively and with impact. The ideal candidate will be proactive, exceptionally organised, discreet, and able to anticipate needs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

In addition to supporting the CEO directly, the Senior Officer- Executive Office will also play a key role in facilitating the CEO’s engagement with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. This includes contributing to strategic planning, project coordination, internal communications, and leadership governance processes.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a Senior Officer- Executive Office with strong experience supporting CEOs, senior leaders and Boards. You will be proactive and independent: an instinctive problem-solver with experience in designing and deploying easy-to-use systems and processes to support effective communication and project delivery within and beyond senior leadership, the Board, and wider team members.

You will support leadership to prioritise projects and tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment.  This role requires sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidence. You will be motivated by the mission of Girls Not Brides and dedicated to working within a diverse team.

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of the contract.

Fluency in English is essential for this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic and Project Management

• Assist the CEO in tracking strategic priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support key projects or initiatives driven by the CEO and the SLT office, including special assignments or donor/stakeholder engagement for example supporting development and coordination of end child marriage Global leaders Forum.
• Provide oversight of internal and external communications requiring the CEO's input or signature.

External Engagement and Relationship Management

• Work closely with the External Engagement team to support and enhance the CEO’s external profile, including media, public appearances, keynotes, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Manage and update the CEO’s social media handles (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter/X), in coordination with the Communications team, to reflect the strategic positioning of the organisation.
• Monitor media and public engagement metrics related to the CEO and propose content ideas aligned with organisational goals.
• Represent the CEO’s office in internal and external engagements with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support the CEO’s participation in global forums, strategic partnerships, and high-level convenings.

Governance and Leadership Coordination

• In close collaboration with the Director of Operations and Finance, support the Board recruitment process, including conducting due diligence, managing conflict of interest declarations, and ensuring robust compliance and documentation.
• Lead the planning and coordination of induction and onboarding for new Board members, including the facilitation of any required training such as safeguarding, governance responsibilities, and organisational policies.
• Support the review and update of the organisation’s Articles of Association, working in liaison with legal counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with organisational priorities
• Liaise with SLT members to ensure the effective delivery of Board and Committee meetings, including preparing high-quality papers and presentations, maintaining records, tracking actions, and supporting timely follow-up.
• Provide executive support to the CEO, including coordinating AMT, SLT and Board meetings, minute-taking, managing follow-ups, and ensuring team-wide communication flows smoothly.

Executive Support

• Act as both a gatekeeper and gateway to the CEO, exercising sound judgment in managing access and prioritising engagements, while nurturing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, efficiency, and strategic connectivity.
• Ensure the CEO is well-prepared for meetings by providing timely and accurate briefings, agendas,  relevant materials.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate meetings, events, and engagements involving the CEO.
• Manage the CEO’s global travel, events and calendars.
• Manage CEO expenses and budget-related documentation and ensure accurate financial tracking for the CEO’s office.

Internal communications

• Lead on the delivery of internal communications to all team members, gathering inputs and updates from all teams and producing a regular internal staff newsletter
• Working with other teams, support the coordination and delivery of team-wide convenings and events.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Essential experience

• A minimum of 7 years extensive professional experience in a similar role working directly with a high-performing leadership team and Board.
• Significant experience managing Board and governance processes, documentation, and communication flows.
• Strong track record in internal communications processes for diverse, multi-cultural teams.
• Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Exceptional and demonstratable experience with or knowledge of project management tools/ software and management systems and procedures.
• Strong ability to be proactive and take initiative.

Essential skills and knowledge

• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and in compliance with GDPR.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, with strong copyediting and an ability to write concisely for diverse audiences.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management, strong work ethic and attention to detail in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, an instinct to assist others, and the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Proven ability to work calmly and flexibly within a busy environment, multitask, and to adjust quickly when priorities change.
• Strong knowledge of UK Charity Commission guidance and requirements for non-profit Boards and governance.

Please see our website for the full job description.

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of the contract.

The closing date for this role is 23:59 GMT on 10th August 2025.

Interviews will commence on 19th and 20th August.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply now' button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

We encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we may close this vacancy early if we receive a very high number of applications and won't be able to accept further submissions.

Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.

You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.

About the role  

As Income Generation Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in supporting and strengthening our fundraising activity. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you’ll help deliver and track income across our individual giving, legacy, and payroll giving programmes. From donor stewardship and financial reporting to managing inboxes, calendars, and team resources, you’ll keep things running smoothly and accurately. You’ll also support client servicing for our Employers for Carers programme and help ensure strong financial and administrative processes across the wider Income Generation and Communications team.

About you  

You’ll bring strong organisation and communication skills, an eye for detail, and a good understanding of voluntary income streams. Confident working with data and financial reports, you’ll be comfortable using databases and Microsoft Office tools to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. You’re motivated, collaborative, and proactive - ready to play a vital role in supporting our mission. Most importantly, you care about making a difference for unpaid carers and want to be part of a team that’s working to create real change.

Diversity and inclusion 

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard. 

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

How to apply 

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11 August, 5pm

 Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

Head of Health

£59,827 – £64,678 + 8% non-contributory pension | Hybrid working (UK-based)

Civitas Charity Recruitment are proud to be working with an ambitious and purpose-led organisation working to build a financial system that serves people and planet. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and strategic leader to head up a major cross-cutting programme focused on improving health outcomes through responsible investment.

This pivotal role will lead a major cross-cutting programme using investor accountability, corporate engagement, and policy advocacy to address the commercial determinants of health. With projects spanning healthy food systems, clean air, workplace health, and more, the programme works across sectors to drive corporate and policy change.

The Head of Health will oversee programme strategy, manage a team of 10, and represent the organisation as a subject matter expert in health and finance. The role also includes stakeholder engagement, fundraising support, budget management, and internal leadership.

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven professional with:

• A strategic mindset and strong project leadership skills.

• Experience managing teams and complex programmes.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence influencing a range of stakeholders.

• A passion for using the financial system to tackle public health challenges.

Experience in responsible investment and/or the commercial determinants of health is essential.

The organisation is a flexible, hybrid workplace with a London office. Employees benefit from a sector-leading benefits package including enhanced family leave, healthcare cash plan, 25 days' annual leave (plus end-of-year office closure), and union representation.

Please apply immediately if the role sounds of interest or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information.

Senior Business Development Officer 

UK-wide

£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 Ref: 25REC 

Part Time: 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid working at any UK Sustrans Hub 

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Business Development Officer to join Sustrans. In this pivotal role, you'll support Sustrans’ commercial strategy by leading and improving our competitive bidding process and delivering high-quality business development support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Championing innovation in our business development approach
• Developing compelling new offers and refining internal processes
• Providing expert bid-writing guidance and quality assurance
• Fostering collaboration across teams and leveraging internal expertise
• Strengthening Sustrans’ ability to win new opportunities and build strong, strategic partnerships

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of sustainable transport by helping us grow our impact and reach.

Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to the nearest hub.

About you

As an excellent communicator, you work well with other people and develop strong relationships. 

You have experience of working in business development or a relevant setting. You have previously developed successful funding bids and competitive tenders. You work well with others, identifying new opportunities and gaps in the market. You coordinate activities using an established process - holding people to account and meeting deadlines. Your copy is of a high standard and you are confident reviewing others' work. You have a proactive mindset with a focus on quality, impact, and continuous improvement. 

Previous experience of working in this area isn't a necessity. If you are well-organised, with an eye for detail, and work well with others - we'd welcome an application from you.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 13 August 2025.
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the 1st or 2nd of September 2025

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Purpose of the Role 

We are looking for a Multimedia Producer to lead on the day-to-day production of video content, including filming and editing, as well as supporting with ad-hoc design work for the charity.

About Chance to Shine

We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.

Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

 Key responsibilities  

· Capture high-quality video content at Chance to Shine events, programmes, and community initiatives.

· Produce and edit compelling video content for use across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email campaigns.

· Create broadcast-quality assets to support media outreach and press opportunities.

· Develop creative concepts, scripts, and storyboards that align with strategic objectives.

· Conduct on-camera interviews and direct pieces to camera with professionalism and sensitivity to context.

· Organise and maintain a well-structured archive of video content for ongoing and future use.

· Design and produce engaging video graphics, including lower thirds, stings, and motion elements, in line with our brand guidelines.

· Support the creation of day-to-day graphic design materials, such as infographics, social assets, event materials, and presentations.

· Contribute to the broader work of the Communications & Digital department, assisting with various tasks and campaigns as required.

 Skills, Knowledge & Personal Competencies

· Ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Creative thinker with a passion for developing engaging and original content ideas.

· A proactive self-starter who can take projects from concept to final edit independently.

· Good understanding of the social media landscape, including video best practices for each platform.

· Strong skills in motion graphics and graphic design, with an eye for visual storytelling.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications  

Essential: 

• 1-2 years’ experience of filming and editing at a professional level
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects, or equivalent video editing software 
• Confident in operating professional camera equipment, including models such as the Sony FX30, or similar DSLR cinema-style cameras.
• Willing to travel throughout the UK, Full clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Ability to produce motion graphics

Benefits

 - 25 days annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)
- 8% non-contributory employer pension
- Private medical healthcare
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Generous sick pay
- Volunteering 2 days per year
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
-  Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme

SSAFA’s Grants and Statutory Income Team, operating across the UK, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic plans to develop a steady and growing source of income from statutory organisations.

About the role

This is a new fundraising opportunity to help provide support for serving personnel, veterans and their families ensuring that no-one battles alone.

Supported by the Statutory Grants Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, advancing and championing both new and existing income from local authorities, health providers, and other local commissioning bodies and grant funders. The aim of this role is to increase income generation in this area whilst enhancing SSAFA’s visibility and profile within these organisations on a local level. Achieving this will require the development of strong, strategic relationships, underpinned by excellent bid writing skills to produce effective proposals for support.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development with this income stream and if successful, you will be part of a small team with the potential for career development.

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South East or South West of England as the role will focus on these regions and will require regular travel within them. There will also be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success 

About you

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge and brings a strong understanding of the statutory funding landscape. You will be a determined, highly motivated individual, with a proven track record of securing significant funds from statutory organisations. You will be a natural communicator with proven success with bid writing and presentation skills. You will be a confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders and will excel at developing strong relationships with statutory organisations, both in person and remotely whilst working from home. An ability to self-motivate with a can-do attitude is a must.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight Monday 25 August 2025

Interviews: TBC

InterAct is seeking an innovative and creative Chief Executive Officer to champion the needs of the members through networking, partnership development and fundraising and to ensure that the needs of the members are at the heart of the Charity’s service delivery developments.

Reporting into the Chair of Trustees, the CEO will ensure that the values of the charity are upheld and lead the charity. The CEO will have overall responsibility for the management and administration of the Charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks approved by the Board of Trustees. Together with the Chair, you will enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people with disabilities to prosper and succeed. 

We are an innovative, enterprising, local Essex based charity that delivers support where needed most – in the heart of the community. This includes weekly youth clubs and inclusive social and leisure activities all year round for children and young adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. We also provide school holiday day trips and occassionbal residentials We enable our beneficairies to have a social life with their peers and give them opportunities to enjoy a wide range of activities, supported by our experienced staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will have drive, ambition, and have a proven record of networking and fundraising in the charity sector. You will be capable of working collaboratively with local business leaders, other charitable organisations, local authorities, sponsors and benefactors. The CEO will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan as well as oversight of general organisational operations such as finance, HR, bid-writing etc. Professional development is encouraged with support for learning opportunities as they arise.

Applications are invited from candidates seeking a full or part-time position. The successful applicant will be supported by a small but very experienced team and will be accountable to the charities Trustees.

Candidates can find further information about InterAct on our website.

We provide hybrid working arrangements, working from home and our office in Chelmsford. Please note, we are soon to move to new offices near Ford End.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit

InterAct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you would like more information about the role and the charity, you can arrange an informal discussion with our current CEO by contacting the office.

Programme Officer for Europe & Eurasia

About the role:

The Programme Officer will provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews Europe’s projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) Region. The role will be part of Internews’ Regional E&E Team and report to the UK-based Regional Programme Manager. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and ensure effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL).

The role will coordinate with diverse international donors to contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good-quality information. The role supports the design and development of innovative programmes and serves as the point of contact for E&E projects within Internews Europe and for some project donors. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time, according to the budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact
• Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams
• Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts
• Advise on project team composition and support with hiring key project personnel
• Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures
• Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking
• Review and revise donor narrative reports, workplans, and MERL plans to ensure their high quality
• Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies
• Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams
• Contribute to or draft scopes of work, programme descriptions, etc. for subgrants or contracts as needed
• Coordinate and contribute to various aspects of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing
• Provide input and support for organisation-wide initiatives as needed
• Travel within the E&E region as necessary
• Represent Internews in official meetings as necessary
• Other duties as reasonably assigned
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• University degree in a related field;
• Familiarity with the E&E region and/or media-related issues
• Native-level fluency in written and spoken English, with superb writing and text-editing skills. Proven ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision
• Excellent research and analytical skills and relevant experience
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done
• Self-starter and dynamic with a strong level of self-awareness. Assertive, with the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
• Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office programmes
• Ability to travel internationally.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region is an asset, but not required
• Solid understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly EU-funded projects).