Flexible working opportunity jobs
Terms: Part time (0.4 FTE), 24-month contract
Salary range: £27,810 - £41,200
Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings and conference travel
Start date: March 2026
Line manager: Project Manager, Nuclear Transparency Inventory
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Application closing date: 16th January 2026
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, adherence to Earth's planetary boundaries, and consideration of future generations.
For nearly 40 years, we have built a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We are an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership.
BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment with an exceptionally positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade and are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with room for growth
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30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period
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Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)
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Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours
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Remote working with option to use co-working space
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1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion
Role Description
The Project Officer will directly support the Project Manager, Dr Lyndon Burford, in delivering the Nuclear Transparency Inventory (NUTRI). NUTRI will catalogue the transparency policies and practices of all nuclear-armed states regarding their nuclear arsenals and related facilities. It will be published on a free, interactive website.
The primary focus of NUTRI is on whether, how, and why states choose to disclose data about their nuclear arsenals and related facilities and policies. The project aims to support further research and dialogue by offering a go-to source of trusted information for officials, decision makers, and analysts on how the leaders of different states think about nuclear transparency. The aim is to help increase mutual understanding and prevent miscalculations, and foster confidence for future arms control and disarmament efforts.
The role of the NUTRI Project Officer will include desk-based research on nuclear transparency; helping coordinate the work of external consultants; engaging with and helping coordinate the work of the project Advisory Board; helping facilitate peer review of research findings; travelling nationally and/or internationally to promote NUTRI and its findings; drafting project-related policy briefings and other publications; and helping convene in-person and online meetings with experts and policy makers. The role also includes collaboration with the team working on BASIC’s NPT Monitor project.
Personal attributes and experience
The NUTRI Project Officer will have 4-6 years of experience and will have begun to carve out a presence in the nuclear policy field. They will be highly motivated, work well independently and in a team, and be comfortable speaking and presenting to, and writing for, a variety of audiences, including government officials, analysts, and civil society experts.
The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of the world’s nuclear arsenals and related policies and demonstrable experience producing high-quality research. They will be highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to maintain focus on core project aims while juggling multiple workstreams. Though the Project Officer may be relatively new to fundraising, they will be able to contribute to the process with excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and policy insights. The Project Officer will work with their line manager to identify a professional development plan to close skills gaps and work towards becoming a respected leader in their field.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and implementation of the project, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
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Conduct independent research and provide analytical support to the Project Manager.
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Help coordinate, with support from the Project Manager, the work of project partners and consultants, including Advisory Board members, external consultants, and peer reviewers.
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Proof read data from external consultants to ensure it is appropriately formatted according to agreed specifications.
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Help coordinate, with support from the Project Manager, the development of a dedicated website to publish project findings.
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Draft briefings for diverse policy audiences, including government officials and senior decision makers, international institutions, and civil society experts.
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Help develop and facilitate, with support from the Project Manager and in collaboration with other BASIC staff, online and in-person events, including at the 2026 NPT Review Conference.
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Co-produce written materials with the Project Manager.
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Develop and manage, in collaboration with the Project Manager and Director of Communications, regular social media posts to promote NUTRI and its findings.
Role Requirements
Essential:
- Educated to Master’s level
- 4-6 years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
- Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and different levels of seniority
- Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and highly organised approaches to research and data storage
- Good working knowledge of Google suite / Microsoft 365
- Strong interpersonal skills and team work
- Experience helping organise policy roundtables and workshops
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience organising high-level meetings (in-person and/or online)
- Project management experience
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for a Social Media Officer to join our Fundraising and Marketing team. Reporting to the PR and Communications Manager, the role will be vital in positioning Variety as a highly impactful charity and supporting our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
You will be responsible for creatively growing our social media channels to increase engagement and reach new audiences. This includes content planning and ensuring our channels reflect Variety’s campaigns, programmes and brand. You’ll lead on community management and play a key role in developing and maintaining the charity’s content library.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create integrated social media plans and support live coverage from our wide range of fundraising and cause-led events. You’ll have opportunities to attend events and work directly with the children and families we support, helping to bring their stories to life.
Highly organised and creative, you will be confident in adapting content for different channels, ensuring it is delivered in the right format, tone and style for each audience.
You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who regularly work from our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.
This role will require a DBS check.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn) and engage with audiences, including Variety ambassadors.
● Keep the social media schedule up to date (using Hootsuite) with consistent posting and avoiding clashes by planning in advance.
● Create engaging content that aligns with our overall mission by interviewing beneficiaries, creating graphics on Canva and filming reels and videos.
● Ensure social media content is child-centric and accessible.
● Attend events to capture social media content (these will always be pre-agreed in advance).
● Undertake analysis of social media outputs to ensure content is engaging and effective and then shape future content based on learnings.
● Community management of our social media channels, responding to posts and engaging with followers.
● Keep up to date with the industry by horizon scanning the charity sector and social media generally for the latest trends.
● Support the PR and Communications Manager as needed.
● Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising and communications strategy.
● Any other duties as required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
● Experience with Canva, Hootsuite and all social media platforms.
● Experience planning and scheduling social media content for a charity or similar organisation.
● Excellent copywriting skills.
● Experience using social media analytics tools.
● Understanding of GDPR and consent.
● Enthusiastic, organised and a creative self-starter.
● Understanding of the latest trends, technologies and standards in social media.
Desirable
● Experience of working with children or young people.
● Experience editing videos and photos.
● Experience interviewing beneficiaries.
● Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.
● Experience working for a charity.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
25 days holiday pro-rata (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra two days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday (pro-rata).
- Pension ER contribution 7%
- Life Assurance 4% of annual salary
- Company sick pay scheme
- Medicash scheme
Department: Fundraising and Marketing
Reporting to: PR and Communications Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (based on experience) pro rata
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working)
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Working hours: 14 hours per week, flexible and hours to be arranged with Line Manager
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on 2 January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12 January.
We expect demand for this role to be high and will be shortlisting as applications arrive and suggest early submission. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:
1. CV (up-to-date)
2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- £30,419 (FTE), pro-rata for part time hours
- 28 hours a week
- Part time, up to 12 months fixed term Maternity Cover
- Homebased (with some travel required for in person events)
- Closing date: Sunday 21st December 2025
- Interview date: Thursday 8th January 2026
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.
We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time
About the role
We’re looking for a Voice Officer with experience of working with children, young people and their families and amplifying their voices to help create positive change to join our Voice Team.
The Voice Officer is a key member of the Voice Team, responsible for enabling Young Lives vs Cancer to shape the children and young people’s cancer system with and for young people with cancer and their families. You will enable young people affected by cancer and their families to have a stronger voice inside and outside the organisation - not just to contribute, but also to challenge, giving the power to them to amplify their voice and make positive change.
You will work with the Voice Manager and Head of Voice to deliver our Voice work to a high quality. Responsible for managing incoming enquiries and communications with our volunteer Voice Board Members, Voice Champions and Voice Hub network, working with the team to plan and run meetings and events both online and in person. With excellent organisational skills, you will help plan and coordinate our voice work, building strong working relationships with colleagues and our voice community with volunteer management responsibility for Voice Board Members and Voice Champions.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an Enhanced criminal record check will be completed.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
Main responsibilities
Communication and Organisation
- Delivering effective internal communication regarding the Voice team and playing a pro-active and leading role in Voice team meetings
- Supporting with correspondence, record-keeping and tracking leading on communications with our voice volunteers and internal communications
- Effective project management of voice activity - for example, planning events, setting goals and impact measurements for the activity, managing risks and reporting on progress
Voice Activities
- Working with the Voice Manager and Head of Voice to deliver the organisation’s Voice approach, enabling children, young people and parents/carers to shape the organisation and the system it is situated within, maximising our Voice opportunities
- Delivery of the Voice Board so it is an effective model for the Board of Trustees to listen to and act upon the voices of young people with cancer, their parents/carers and siblings.
- Travel and occasional overnight stays to attend in person events with our voice volunteers.
- Developing and supporting the growth of our Voice Hub bringing voice opportunities to our wider community
- Act as the key contact and support for our Voice Champion Volunteers
- Working in partnership with the Voice Champions team on the development and dissemination of voice guidance and training for staff and volunteers across the organisation, designed to equip them so that they can confidently work alongside young cancer patients and their families
- Working with the Voice Manager and Head of Voice to ensure that we are able to amplify voices of all our beneficiaries across the whole of the UK, from the widest range of backgrounds and cultures
Working relationships and contacts
- Volunteer management of our Voice Board Members and Voice Champions Team.
- Building and maintaining relationships and influencing others. Both internally working with colleagues to equip them to work alongside young people and families and externally working with young people and families to understand their views and opinions, ensuring that they feel heard as well as building connections with partners across the sector.
- Develop and sustain sector relationships, staying up to date with external developments in voice and participation and identifying opportunities for innovation and partnership
Additional responsibilities
Alongside your specific job duties, every member of Team Young Lives needs to make sure they also:
- Make safeguarding a priority
- Take care of your own health and safety and that of others
- Actively challenge injustice and inequality and promote Young Lives vs Cancer’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging agenda to create a better, more diverse and inclusive organisation.
- Ensure that you treat information and data professionally, using it only for the purposes that Young Lives vs Cancer has said it would; respecting the confidentiality and privacy of its supporters, service users and staff.
- Accept that you are personally responsible and accountable for ensuring you understand and adhere to all Young Lives vs Cancer policies and procedures
- Be an active team member, regularly attending team meetings and contributing to shared learning and development
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by or agreed with your line manager.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 8th and Monday 12th January. They will include a brief presentation task and questions which we'll share ahead of the interview.
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The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity
Shops providing strong leadership for shop managers to drive and enhance the
profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures
are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available
for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.
A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on
approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce
manager’s post will include:
• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as Vinted and eBay and through charity shops.
• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing supply of stock for resale.
• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies, support volunteer recruitment
• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher animal home.
• Alongside other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (average 2 days per week in London office)
Closing date: 15 Jan
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and flexible working options
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) at a leading UK charity. This is a great opportunity for a target-driven, motivated new business fundraiser looking to develop their career in a successful team and have a meaningful impact.
This is an exciting role for someone who wants to lead on high-value, strategic partnerships that deliver measurable impact. You’ll join a forward-thinking team with a new fundraising strategy and a highly qualified pipeline, ready to hit the ground running.
As part of this exciting role, you will drive the corporate partnerships strategy to meet ambitious income targets and support organisational growth. You will lead on securing multi-year, six-figure partnerships with major UK and global companies, while building and managing strategic relationships with senior decision-makers. Acting as a senior ambassador at industry events, you will represent the charity and develop innovative partnership models that align with corporate social responsibility objectives and deliver mutual value.
To be successful as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager you will need:
- A proven track record of securing multi-year, six-figure corporate partnerships
- Substantial experience in corporate fundraising and partnership development, ideally New Business related, with track record of raising income to target.
- Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2739EI.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
Head of People and CultureRoyal Museums Greenwich
£70,000
Full-time, Permanent
London/Hybrid
TPP is delighted to be partnering with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) to recruit their next Head of People and Culture, a pivotal leadership role at one of the UK’s most celebrated cultural organisations.
About Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG)
RMG unites the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory, and Queen’s House, each with its own story, all committed to inspiring, educating, and connecting communities. Their strategy, ‘Charting Our Course’, puts people at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
As Head of People and Culture, you’ll lead a talented team to deliver innovative, inclusive, and impactful HR services across the organisation. You’ll drive their ambitions in diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, organisational development, and continuous performance management, while modernising their systems and processes.
You’ll be a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, using a coaching approach to support change and growth. From pay and reward to learning and development, employee relations to volunteer programmes, you’ll ensure RMG is staffed by motivated, skilled, and values-driven people, who are ready to deliver their vision.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in a Senior HR Business Partner or Head of HR role, ideally CIPD Chartered.
- Strategic and operational HR expertise, with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment law.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-racism, with a track record of driving positive change.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Experience managing budgets and resources efficiently.
- A passion for wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Experience in heritage, museums, or cultural sectors is a plus, but not essential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share their values and ambition.
Why Join them?
If you’re an HR professional who’s passionate about leading a talented team, driving positive change, and keen to shape the culture of an organisation that inspires millions, this is the role for you!
You’ll also receive:
- Generous pension scheme and life cover
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 1 year) plus bank holidays
- 40% discount in our cafés, 30% in our shops
- Interest-free loans (travel, bike, gym, learning)
- Free entry to exhibitions at partner museums and galleries
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- A culture that celebrates individuality, collaboration, and innovation
Inclusion & Accessibility
RMG is a Disability Confident employer. We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible, please let us know if you need any adjustments, from advance interview questions to step-free access or extra time.
Deadline date: Tuesday 6th January, 2026.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionStep into a pivotal role supporting the Legacy Administration Manager to deliver best practice legacy administration and maximise vital income for Marie Curie. You’ll lead on implementing team strategy, refining processes, and championing high standards across a busy, specialist function.
Help shape the future of legacy giving at Marie Curie. As our Legacy Administration Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in protecting and optimising one of the charity’s most important income streams.
In this role, you will:
- With advanced knowledge of UK-wide legacy administration and multi-jurisdiction practice, you’ll manage your own complex and contentious caseload handling sensitive issues, mitigating reputational risk, and ensuring Marie Curie receives its full entitlement.
- As a confident people manager, you’ll mentor and develop three Legacy Officers, driving performance through regular 121s, quality monitoring, and clear KPIs. You’ll embed a positive, high-performing team culture while ensuring consistent, accurate and timely casework.
- You’ll work collaboratively with solicitors, executors, internal teams and co-beneficiary charities, representing Marie Curie with professionalism and care. You’ll also lead projects, support governance work, and deputise for the Legacy Administration Manager when required.
- If you’re passionate about leadership, expert legacy practice, and making a real impact within a major UK charity, this role puts you at the heart of safeguarding and growing crucial legacy income.
Skills Needed
- Proven line management experience, including mentoring, performance management and developing high performing teams.
- Advanced knowledge of legacy administration and experience within the charity sector, including wills, probate, trusts, tax and estate management.
- Experience managing complex and contentious caseloads, with the ability to handle sensitive issues and mitigate reputational risk.
- Strong understanding of multi-jurisdiction legacy processes across the UK, with confidence navigating varied legal and operational requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build effective relationships and influence outcomes with solicitors, executors, co-beneficiary charities and internal teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail when managing casework including when reviewing legal documentation and estate accounts
- High-level communication skills, able to engage sensitively and professionally with family, friends, legal professionals and members of the public.
- Commitment to Marie Curie’s values, fostering a positive team culture and collaborative working across the organisation.
Please see full job description
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 (due to the festive period, we aim to get back to successful candidates w/c Monday 5th January 2026)
Salary: £41,000 + London Allowance (£3,500)
Contract: Contract, 12 months
Based: Homebased (can be based in London office 2 days per week)
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Additional Information
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We offer hybrid working.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our Research, Policy and Impact team.
Supporting the Head of Cancer Insight, you will continue to develop and deliver a policy and public affairs strategy, including influencing at a local, regional, and national level, with the aim of helping the charity achieve its strategy and bringing benefit to the people of Yorkshire. You will develop evidence-based policy reports and recommendations that can be used to influence a variety of audiences and project manage the development, delivery and evaluation of public affairs campaigns and events. As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will also act as a source of expertise across the organisation and externally on key policy areas and the wider policy environment.
Specifically, you will:
Influencing
· Support the further development, refinement and delivery of the charity’s influencing strategy and impact evaluation process, in line with the charity’s own strategic ambitions.
· Lead the development of insightful written materials and reports to aid influencing.
· Lead the charity’s response to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, making a robust and evidence-based case for the charity’s position.
· Oversee the continued growth of the charity’s political monitoring work and ensure the effective pursuit of every opportunity offered.
· Engage with regional and national decision makers to influence policy-making for the benefit of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
· Grow relationships with key stakeholders across Yorkshire and beyond (such as DHSC, NHSE, Integrated Care Boards, Cancer Alliances, national policy groups, and other charities, to influence change based on policy recommendations.
Policy development
· Support the continued development of the policy production and dissemination process, including the policy development pathway, internal/external dissemination and impact evaluation.
· Lead the research, production and dissemination of high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and the strategic development of key policy recommendations.
· Oversee regular updates of existing policies and position statements, ensuring that topical policies are updated frequently.
· Ensure external insight is built into policies and policy development, such as gaining views from the Patient and Public Involvement Community, the inclusion of external patient and public contributors and endorsements from clinical and academic experts.
· Oversee work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence and are used correctly, and provide expert commentary on media stories.
· Act as a source of expertise on the charity’s cancer-related policies and position statements, both internally and externally. Undertake media interviews as required to communicate key messages with the public.
Campaigns and Events
· Project manage the development, delivery and evaluation of public affairs campaigns, in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team where relevant, manage relationships with third parties to support campaign delivery where required.
· Lead the outreach and delivery of influencing events, including visits to charity-funded projects and party conference activity.
· Further develop and deliver of a strategy for growing and maintaining a handraiser supporter base, to enhance public affairs campaigns activity.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To have a degree in a relevant subject area, for example public policy, public health, scientific, medical etc.
· To have substantial experience of writing influencing materials such as briefings, letters, blogs, campaign materials.
· To have substantial experience supporting the implementation of high impact campaigns that engage the public and are designed to influence. Experience of working on campaigns that encourage behaviour change.
· To have experience of evaluating campaigns, and assessing the impact of policy and public affairs activities.
· To have excellent Public Affairs experience including understanding of local, regional and national government, the current health policy landscape as well as knowledge of UK parliamentary processes along with a proven track-record of engaging politically to make change happen.
· To have substantial experience of developing evidence-based policies for a health focused organisation.
· To have substantial experience of communicating health policy positions to a variety of audiences including for influencing purposes.
· To have a good understanding of the health care system in England.
· To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills.
· To be able to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.
· To be a pro-active and creative approach to policy work with an ability to identify and use external opportunities and a desire to succeed.
· To have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate this to a range of audiences so it is clear and accessible.
· To have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines with exceptional levels of accuracy maintained.
· To have strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to coach team members to encourage continued development and learning.
· To have strong networking, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others, as well as the confidence and personal authority to work with external organisations.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People,before 15 December 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Northallerton or York – with travel to Northallerton and surrounding areas
Are you a dynamic, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system, whether in the community or in prisons?
If so, St Giles and the Wise Group are looking for a Women’s Wellbeing Coach to be an integral part of a multi-agency team providing person-centred support, where you will deliver holistic and trauma informed Women’s services to females serving a custodial sentence or a Community Order.
Who are we?
The Wise Group and St Giles came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Women’s Services across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, North Yorkshire, and Durham. These services provide holistic support to community offenders and prison leavers.
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which is proud to be making a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud because we help people to find jobs, provide advice to people struggling to heat their homes and support people to find their feet following time in prison. To do this, the Wise Group works in partnership with everyone from large businesses to national and local government and third sector organisations who provide essential specialist support to our customers. Together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts.
St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.
About this exciting opportunity
As Women’s Wellbeing Coach, you will provide person-centred, holistic, and trauma-informed support to female adults serving custodial sentences or Community Orders. This includes conducting trauma-informed assessments and collaboratively developing action plans that align with prescribed outcomes.
The role involves delivering a range of tailored interventions, including group sessions, to help service users achieve their goals. Building and maintaining effective partnerships with external agencies such as Probation, Prisons, and other relevant organisations is essential to support positive outcomes. You will be expected to meet contractual targets within agreed timescales and uphold high-quality standards, accurately recording all casework activity on relevant databases. A proactive commitment to continuous learning and development is also key to ensuring the delivery of a consistently high-quality service for all service users.
What we are looking for
· Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons.
· Experience of working with females and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.
· Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused
· Experience in delivery of 1:1 and group coaching solutions, including preparation and delivery of skills and learning.
· Experience in working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project.
Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult Workforce only.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 9am. Interview date: 02 February 2026
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
We’re looking for a Social Media Administrator to join the WildFish Communications and Marketing team.
WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys creating content, feels passionate about the positive impact of social media, and is keen to develop their skills in digital storytelling.
You’ll help to bring campaign messaging to life across our social media platforms, engage audiences, and run the day-to-day management of our accounts.
Key Responsibilities
● Content creation and planning: Draft and design engaging visual content (images, short videos, graphics) for social media. Maintain the social media content calendar.
● Channel management: Schedule and post content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube).
● Community management: Monitor comments, messages, and mentions; flagging or responding where appropriate. Engage with followers and build community.
● Platform maintenance: Account administration, including bio updates, ensuring profile assets remain timely and relevant, and maintaining brand consistency across platforms.
● Performance tracking: Analysis performance metrics and create reports.
● Trend spotting: Stay current with social media trends and platform updates, keeping an eye on emerging patterns in the environmental space.
Personal Requirements
Essential
● Passion for WildFish’s mission and a commitment to its values.
● Over two years' experience with social media platforms.
● Proficiency with social media management tools. .
● Experience with graphic design and video editing tools for creating engaging visual content.
● Understanding of social media analytics.
● Good written communication skills and an eye for detail.
● Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
● Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.
Desirable
● Background in an environmentally-focused role.
● Knowledge of wider communications mix and how the channels interact.
Preferred Qualifications
● A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field.
● Relevant work experience in a related digital marketing, content creation or agency role.
● A portfolio demonstrating successful social media campaigns, community building or follower growth.
What We Offer
● Salary: £25k - 28k (dependent on experience).
● 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
● Additional leave during the festive season.
● Flexible and remote working arrangements, with fortnightly travel to Salisbury (SP2).
● Learning and development opportunities.
● Pension contributions of 5%.
Diversity and Inclusion
At WildFish, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups in the conservation sector. If you don’t meet all the criteria but are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
For questions about the role or application process, including reasonable adjustments, contact our Operations Manager. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Deadline for applications: 7 January 2026
Our mission is to reverse the decline of wild fish populations and their habitats, ensuring clean, healthy, fresh and coastal waters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Learning with Parents team to develop the content for our ambitious young charity, so that one day every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
About Us
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.
By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
About the Role
The Curriculum Leads are responsible for developing new content and updating existing content to ensure that it is accessible, curriculum-aligned and fun to help promote positive parent-child interactions. The Early Years role will continue the development of our school readiness programme, Ready Teddy beyond its pilot phase to ensure that it has the greatest impact on the schools and families that use it.
We see this person being our Early Years Lead initially focussed on the development of Ready Teddy as a full programme, in the future they will have the opportunity to explore other early years programmes we may seek to undertake.
Core areas of responsibility
Ready Teddy Programme Design
- Use existing evaluation findings to expand on the current Ready teddy programme content.
- Build on the programme structure from the pilot to create a full programme design
- Ensure the Ready Teddy Programme links well with our other programme to maintain coverage beyond it
- Design and implement the logistic elements of the Ready Teddy Programme
Content development
- Plan scope of content required, both in terms of creating new content and updating existing content.
- Use subject and pedagogical knowledge to design and create new activities for the website which align to the curriculum for Early Years.
- Ensure that all activities promote fun parent-child interactions and will be accessible to and engage disadvantaged families.
- Maintain and update the content database.
- Review existing topics and activities to identify areas for improvement on an ongoing basis.
- Develop new supporting materials, including PDFs and imagery, and update existing materials as required.
- Write or contribute to external programmatic materials that explain our pedagogical approach.
- Work with the wider teams, for example tech or schools, to ensure the programmes are delivered to all users in a consistent way.
- Keep up to date with sector developments and changes in curriculum.
- Feed into and support evaluation of our programmes.
Filming content
- Manage the logistics of filming, including agreeing dates with schools, securing appropriate permissions, booking travel and follow up communications.
- Plan and script videos and create or provide resources needed for filming.
- Work with school age children and their parents to film the videos and lead the filming day(s) within the school environment.
- Own the relationship with the videographer to film all videos and ensure the completed videos are delivered within agreed timescales.
- Oversee the editing and subtitling of new videos
- Quality assure videos
Organisational input
- Feed into or lead on partnership discussions where relevant based on content and curriculum expertise.
- Based on content and curriculum expertise, feed into strategic discussions as required.
- Contribute to organisational conversations outside of the programme content when required.
Represent the charity externally
- Represent the charity at external events such as conferences or forums where there is opportunity.
- Network and build relationships that are placed to support our work and share knowledge around parental engagement.
- Present at events such as webinars where relevant based on content and curriculum expertise.
- Write external facing materials for example reports or blogs where relevant.
About You
A successful Curriculum Lead – Early Years will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
- Knowledge of the Early Years curricula
- Creative thinking about different ways of teaching and learning subjects
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- A belief in your life-long learning, including in areas such as the curriculum, technology and pedagogy.
- A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
- Teaching primary school-aged pupils in UK state schools
- An understanding of education inequality or experience of supporting disadvantaged families in the UK
- Ability to build relationships quickly to enable the filming of children and families
- Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning.
Our values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
Ambition
We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with
Collaboration
We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together
Exploration
We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work
Innovation
We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress
Integrity
We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency
Supportive environment
We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone
Benefits
We have a passionate team and supportive culture. We have supportive policies and offer a number of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off and additional holiday reward for every year employed with us (up to five days pro rata)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-related leave policy from day one
- Income protection in case of sickness
- Flexible working times
- Social events
- Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Services Manager – Complex Needs & Community
Reference number: 313
Responsible to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Rate of pay: £38,000 - £39,000 per annum
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home
Area covered: The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations
About Us
For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.
We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.
About our Complex Needs & Community Services
The successful candidate will manage and develop the Complex Needs and Community Teams at Hertfordshire Mind Network. The Services Manager will be responsible for leading a variety of services currently including the Flourish (asylum seekers and refugees) contract and the Primary Care Network contract. As the services grow and develop, other services/projects may sit under this post.
About the role
The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations and is responsible for a team of staff and volunteers who work within Complex Needs and Community teams across the county.
As a Services Manager you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and work in partnership with Complex Needs Team Leaders and the other Service Managers across the Charity. Reporting into the Director for Complex Needs and Community you will be directly responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of two or more of our Services and a key member of the Herts Mind Network Safeguarding team.
Responsibilities of the post
- Support the Director of Complex Needs and Community with effective running of the complex needs and community services.
- Build strong relationships and liaise with commissioners and partner organisations.
- Manage the Flourish and PCN contracts.
- Work closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
- Support the development of services by promoting and being responsive to changing needs.
- Oversee the recruitment and management of client facing staff.
- Be a strong safeguarding level 3 champion and manage/support referrals.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are current, understood by staff and that they are working within these policies and procedures.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service, ensure all KPIs are met.
- Process referrals and manage and prioritise all administration tasks associated with the service, including Payroll and expenses submissions.
- Be part of the Senior Management on call rota (out of hours), attend SMT meetings as required and support the work of the wider SMT.
- Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the service development by working alongside the Directors to evaluate service delivery and produce progress and monitoring reports.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
- Birthday leave day.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on January 15th 2026.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 28th of January 2026
N.B. Please quote reference number 313 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Senior Fundraising Officer
Reference: NOV20257236
Location: This role is home based flexible in Wales, with occasional requirement to travel across Wales
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
Introduction
The Senior Fundraising Officer role is a key position within the Fundraising Team in Wales with the main aim to secure income from Grants, Trusts & Foundations and Corporates. The Senior Fundraising Officer will work against annual targets to achieve the RSPB's goals, playing a key role in building financial support for nature.
What's the role about?
The Senior Fundraising Officer will be expected to:
- Identify, develop and deliver fundraising projects and match these to agreed priority areas to maximise income.
- Lead on the development of funding plans for priority work as allocated.
- Contribute to the implementation of an agreed fundraising opportunities and lead on large funding bids across one or more income stream.
- Scope, develop and manage funding relationships and multi stakeholder bids to optimise opportunities and ensure successful funding arrangements.
- Identify the requirements of our funders, including analysis of potential risk and communications requirements to ensure effective dialogue and delivery of any funding and compliance conditions.
- Provide forecasts for budgeting and make recommendations for change in order to provide accurate financial information for RSPB leadership.
- Update and utilise contact databases to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.
- Ensure funders and donors have an excellent supporter experience and increase their understanding and awareness of RSPB vision and work.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Understanding of fundraising and donor/supporter motivations and how to build cases for support.
- Able to articulate understanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information and how to use a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge, Care or Salesforce.
- Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome set-backs in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB.
- Proven excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Budget management.
- Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences.
- Able to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
- Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence.
- Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
- Proven experience in fundraising/ sales/project management and delivering to income targets. and proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience working in the Environmental Sector
- A passion for nature
- Line Management experience
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 4th January 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15 January 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Head of People
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join a values-driven and dynamic organisation.
Position: Head of People
Location: Manchester
Salary: £48,985 per annum (pro rata to 21 hours – £29,391)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with at least 1 day per week in the Manchester office
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026, in Manchester
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union.
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants must apply via the application form on our website – CVs cannot be accepted.
About the role:
As Head of People, you will lead all people-related activity across the organisation, providing practical and professional HR leadership. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you will drive the delivery of the People Plan, ensuring people practices reflect co-operative values and support strategic goals.
This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture, support senior leaders and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where people can thrive.
Key responsibilities:
HR leadership and delivery
- To lead the organisation’s HR function, managing internal HR resource and external providers where required.
- To support the CEO, Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team in developing and delivering the People Plan, ensuring practical implementation and measurable progress.
- To advise and support the Leadership Team on workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance and wellbeing.
- To develop and maintain fair, transparent and financially sustainable pay, grading and reward structures aligned with organisational values.
- To prepare and present HR reports and papers to the Leadership Team, Board and Committees, including the Remuneration Committee.
- To support the Remuneration Committee with expert HR advice, including the development of appraisal processes for senior roles.
Policy, compliance and governance
- To ensure HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with co-operative values.
- To support effective HR governance, including reporting, risk management and equality impact assessments.
- To lead regular policy reviews and staff consultation, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation.
Organisational development and culture
- To work closely with the Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative and values-led culture.
- To coordinate and deliver learning and development programmes that build organisational capability.
- To support internal communications and engagement activity that strengthens trust and collaboration.
Employee relations and HR operations
- To line manage the HR Coordinator, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities.
- To provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment and performance matters, seeking legal advice where appropriate.
- To maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, ensuring effective consultation.
- To oversee recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.
- To ensure accurate HR records are maintained and confidential information is handled appropriately.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about people, values-driven leadership, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces.
You will bring:
- A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar senior HR role, ideally within a values-led or membership organisation
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience developing and delivering people strategies that support organisational growth
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- The ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Head of HR, HR Manager, People and Culture Lead, Senior HR Business Partner, Director of People, or HR Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time: 37.5 hours pw (Part time: minimum 30 hours pw considered), with flexible hours including evening and weekends.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 FTE depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Sunday 21 December 2025
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 and 29 December 2025
Interviews will be held in-person, week commencing 5 January 2026 in our office in Peterborough
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
In our recent report- Time to Act: A New Review of Kidney Health Inequalities, one of the urgent priorities highlighted the need for additional services and new approaches for high-risk and underserved group to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease or prevent kidney disease progressing in those that have it.
To help achieve this we are significantly expanding our peer educator initiative, an evidence-based and multi award winning model to engage and reach underserved communities, support health awareness and literacy, and instigate behavioural change; delivered by trusted, trained peer educators through attendance at events and community spaces. We aim to scale up the roll out and adoption of peer educators within the care pathway across the UK, with a particular focus on improving early detection and diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and associated conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
This post will play a significant role in the growth of the peer education programme and the initial focus of the role will be to:
• Coordinate the development and delivery of the Peterborough peer educator project
• Support the development and delivery of the UK wide peer educator programme
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
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