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Skillway (part of the Warehouse Christian Trust) is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people by providing them with essential life skills through hands-on training in metalwork, woodworking and crafts. The charity aims to develop both practical vocational skills and personal growth, fostering self-confidence, resilience, and employability in a safe, supportive environment.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Operations at Skillway oversees all operational aspects of this arm of the charity, ensuring the successful delivery of all our educational programmes. This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and day-to-day management, including student recruitment and retention, staff oversight, fundraising, and partnership management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social impact and committed to improving the lives of vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Management and Delivery

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training in woodwork, metalwork and other crafts.

• Ensure the training meets the educational and personal development needs of vulnerable young people.

• Monitor student progress, providing support to overcome barriers and ensuring high-quality, impactful learning experiences.

• Develop new initiatives and adapt the existing training programmes to meet the evolving needs of students, schools and the community.

• Develop a long-term strategy for the growth of Skillway.

• Set and model high standards for the staff team, volunteers and students.

• Site housekeeping and management of Skillway’s woodland site.

2.  Leadership and Staff Management

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of staff and volunteers.

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, fostering professional development and ensuring that all staff members are supported.

• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of staff and volunteers.

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants and staff including responsibility for risk assessments.

• Develop and apply our safeguarding policy as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

3.  Strategic Planning and Development

• With the Board of Trustees, develop and execute the charity's strategic goals.

• Develop and manage the charity’s budget and resources to ensure financial sustainability and impact.

• Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth, including partnerships, new funding streams, and relationships with local schools, businesses and other community organisations.

• Maintain effective and safe digital organisation of key data.

• Support the other arm of our charity - The Camino Café - as and when required.

4.  Fundraising and Financial Oversight

• Lead fundraising efforts to secure funding from diverse sources, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

• Oversee the preparation of funding applications and reports for donors and grant-making bodies.

• Maintain financial oversight, ensuring effective use of resources, monitoring expenses and reporting financial performance to the Board using Quickbooks as the primary accounting and reporting tool.

• Improve branding and awareness of Skillway and its aims and purpose.

5.  Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, community groups, donors, and business partners.

• Represent the charity in public and at events, advocating for the charity's mission and the importance of vocational education for vulnerable young people.

• Ensure the charity’s work is widely known and respected in the community.

6.  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of Skillway’s work.

• Gather feedback from participants, staff, and stakeholders to assess programme effectiveness and make improvements.

• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board of Trustees, funders, and other stakeholders on the charity’s impact and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within the charity or education sector.

• Background in vocational education, youth work, or a related field, with a focus on supporting vulnerable young people.

• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team, with the ability to inspire, support, and develop staff.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, securing grants, and building donor relationships.

• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• A commitment to the mission and values of the charity.

Desirable:

• Experience in working with metalwork, woodworking, or a related technical skill.

• Familiarity with the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the ability to create a supportive and empowering learning environment.

• Experience working with boards of trustees or governance bodies.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative and proactive, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.

• Empathetic and understanding, with a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

• Strategic thinker, able to balance day-to-day operations with long-term planning and development.

We are seeking an experienced manager to run our charity foodbank in the North Cotswolds. You need to be an excellent communicator who can manage staff and volunteers. Retail experience would be an advantage. 

About North Cotswold Foodbank
North Cotswold Foodbank is a charity which provides essential food and support to people facing hardship in our area. Our seven outlets are run almost entirely by volunteers, and led by a board of trustees. The day-to-day operation is managed by a small number of paid staff who work with volunteers and trustees to provide almost 2,000 emergency food parcels per year. 

We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face hunger. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people who are referred to us in hardship. We are part of a nationwide community of food banks, supported by Trussell, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

About the role:

What you’ll do:

- Oversee and manage the operation of North Cotswold Foodbank, its warehouse and seven outlets, focussing on operational efficiency and standards.

- In partnership with the Development Manager, guide the development of NCFB’s strategy including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, and partnerships.

- Help recruit, train and develop key members for the NCFB team, including employees and volunteers.

- Manage the food bank’s employees and our volunteers, setting clear objectives and reviewing performance as required.

- Be the key contact for local supermarkets and business partners.

- Maintain a foodbank phone and email account and keep volunteers, staff and trustees regularly informed by weekly newsletters and face-to-face contact.

- Visit all seven North Cotswold Foodbank outlets and the warehouse on a regular basis.

- Liaise regularly with outlet lead volunteers to monitor operations, risk and policy compliance.

- Ensure equipment and vehicles used by NCFB are well maintained and fit for purpose and that all drivers of NCFB transport are suitably covered by their driving licence.

- Organise and oversee annual stocktake.

- Attend meetings of local groups and organisations to raise awareness of NCFB and its aims and purpose.

- Work with Trustees and Treasurer to produce and work to an annual budget.

- Comply with the foodbank’s finance policy.

- Organise training, including safeguarding, for staff and volunteers as necessary.

- Arrange and lead steering group meetings four times per year, including drawing up an agenda and helping to implement feedback.

- Work closely with our Board of Trustees, reporting quarterly or at such special meetings as the trustees may call.

- Attend Trussell-led meetings such as roadshows and forums as required.

- Oversee PR and Communications activity, ensuring that the messages issued promote and maintain the reputation of NCFB, its values and purpose.

Who you’ll be:

- Approachable, friendly and reliable

- Excellent communicator

- Honest and reliable

- Keen to make a difference in your community

- Able to prioritise workload and work unsupervised

- Able to work with volunteers and a board of trustees

- Able to work to deadlines

- IT literate – Outlook, Microsoft Office

- Numerate and able to interpret statistical data

- Flexible toward the needs of the charity

- Empathetic and able to work with people from disadvantaged backgrounds

- Experienced in retail, hospitality or logistics

- Skilled in leadership and management

- Experienced in working with charities

- Able to manage budgets

- Have a driving licence with no more than three penalty points, and use of your own car

- Obtain and maintain satisfactory DBS clearance

- Live within 15 miles of Guiting Power GL54 5TZ

Benefits:

- 28 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays

- 3% pension contribution

This is an exciting opportunity to direct our grant awarding as Programmes Director, 37.5 hours per week, based in Cornwall and able to work from CCF’s office in Bodmin at least two days a week.

Salary: £42,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience

The Programmes Director is a key role within Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) and is responsible for leading the development and management of CCF’s grant making programmes and measuring our impact.

At the Cornwall Community Foundation, we believe in a positive life in Cornwall for all, free from poverty and social isolation. Our aim is to change people’s lives for the better by helping local communities.

If you have previous knowledge of the voluntary sector, particularly in Cornwall, and are looking for a wide variety of responsibilities working to tight deadlines, we want to hear from you. We offer a friendly environment to work in and you'll be joining a team who really are making a difference in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Please download the application pack from the Cornwall Communitty Foundation website.

To apply for this post please send your CV and covering letter. (Incomplete applications will not be considered). CCF are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across our funding portfolio and staff team. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or those from racialised communities.

Closing date 11 May 2026.

This role will be dedicated to finding relevant funds and grants, crafting compelling copy, and submitting applications.

We are looking for a motivated, thoughtful team-player to join our department on a maternity contract.

At Prostate Cancer Research, we don’t just fund research. We help shape it. From launching cross-disease collaborative grant calls to developing first-of-their-kind initiatives that address gaps in the system, we work closely with researchers to drive meaningful progress.

This role offers the opportunity to combine scientific expertise with creativity and strategic thinking. As our research portfolio grows, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department, while helping to shape its future direction.

Our remit includes delivering our own independent research projects and piloting community-led initiatives, alongside managing approximately £2 million in annual grant funding. You will also help strengthen links between discovery and translational research, support the development of new EDI initiatives, and build connections between academic research and our Prostate Progress data platform.

Responsibility

· Coordinate review of potential new awards, working with peer reviewers, patients, and committee members.

· Contract and onboard new research awards, ensuring all documentation, monitoring, and compliance requirements are met.

· Administer ongoing research grants (particularly Seed Grants and Racial Disparities Grants), including monitoring and evaluating scientific progress, supporting scientists to achieve results, maintaining financial records, with authority to approve minor changes to grant budgets and timelines.

· Collect and summarise project outcomes and learnings to feed into internal and external communications.

· Help design and deliver researcher engagement activities such as webinars, lab visits, and networking events.

· Maintain positive, empathetic relationships with patients, supporting their involvement in research and engagement activities where appropriate.

· Support on departmental logistics, e.g. organising team away days and meetings.

· Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture, supporting colleagues across departments and sharing expertise where needed.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

· A higher degree (MSc, MRes, PhD) in a relevant biomedical science discipline.

· A knowledge of research grants and funding processes

· An understanding of academic research environments in the UK

· Strong problem-solving, time management, and project management skills

· Proactive, adaptable, and professional approach to work

· Strong belief in our work at Prostate Cancer Research

· A high degree of autonomy with a will to learn, reflect and self-teach

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience. Your previous experience may be drawn from professional or voluntary contexts, depending on which you think best illustrates your suitability for the role.

There will be a one stage interview process. The interview will be online, and we will provide questions one week in advance. In the event of having two or more candidates with equal scores following first-round interviews, we will hold second-round interviews. The second will be a more informal in-person interview at our offices in London.

We expect first round interviews to take place w/c 25th May.

For more information about the role, please contact us for an informal chat. Contact details can be found in the full job spec.

For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

About RUSI​

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), based in London, Brussels and Nairobi, is the UK’s leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges​

About the role

As a Programme Manager – Networks and Engagement for the Cyber and Tech research group, you will be project managing and coordinating events for the Cyber Effects Network . You will also support the management of other projects and events, as well as coordinating the team’s external communications (e.g. newsletters and social media). More broadly, you will develop the Cyber and Tech research group’s ability to engage with the cyber and tech community across governments, industry and civil society.

​This professional administrative role plays a critical part in supporting both programme delivery and the team’s research staff and leadership.

​Whilst an interest in our area of research is a plus, this role does not itself involve research or policy analysis and is not intended to be a pathway into those positions. Candidates should therefore be motivated by programme coordination, event organisation and operational delivery and excellence.

​​Key tasks

​Events and workshops

​In collaboration with the Cyber Effects Network lead and other research project leads, support the organisation and delivery of workshops, roundtables and events.​

• Coordinating with the RUSI events and Communications and Marketing teams
• Managing invitations and participant lists
• Coordinating with speakers and participants
• Preparing agendas and other event documentation
• Supporting event administration and follow-up
• Identifying potential opportunities and themes for community (non-project related) events

​Project management

• Support the management of the Cyber Effects Network and other research projects.
• Where appropriate, lead on financial and grant management on specific programme areas
• Produce and maintain accurate project documentation
• Coordinating with programme delivery partners, where applicable
• Supporting post-project and post-event documentation and reporting
• Ad-hoc administrative duties to support the Cyber and Team research group.

​Communications

• Support the Cyber and Tech team’s external outreach and engagement activities
• Coordinating preparation of a regular RUSI Cyber and Tech newsletter
• Coordinating newsletter to the Cyber Effects Network mailing list
• Coordinating with the RUSI communications team and Cyber and Tech researchers to draft and schedule social media posts
• Map networks and stakeholders across themes and areas of interest
• Promoting Cyber and Tech events, publications and other public outputs on social media

​Business Development 

• Support the Senior Programme Manager and Cyber and Tech researchers with business development.
• Support on the management and development of bids across the Cyber and Tech team
• Support, with an avenue to develop and own partnerships with the funder landscape as identified by Cyber and Tech researchers 
• ​Support wider team business development activities by researching potential partners

​The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.

​Person specification

​​The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable multi-tasking and managing multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role is particularly suited to candidates seeking opportunities in programme administration, including event management within policy organisations.​

Skills and experience​

• Strong organisational, administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating public and private events
• Ability to work independently, supporting multiple team members, and effectively prioritising and managing workload across competing requests
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information.
• Familiarity with newsletter and social media platforms
• Experience in organising large scale events (e.g. conferences)
• Experience in project/ programme management ideally gained in research setting
• Project management qualification/ certification gained from an accredited body
• Working knowledge and application of project management methodologies and frameworks
• Working knowledge and management of budgets including reporting and audit management
• Some knowledge about cyber security, emerging technologies or national security issues.​

​Our expectations​

We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values and Equal Opportunities Statement.​

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.​

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Additional days off during Christmas - RUSI Christmas closure days
• Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
•  Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced sick pay*
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave*

*Depending on length of service​

Application Process ​​

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit:​

• Your CV.​
• Cover Letter, no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience.​

The closing date for applications is 10th May​ 2026.​​

​Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.​​

Equal Opportunity and Values ​​

At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce. ​

​We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.

The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.

They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.

Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.

The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.

Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field

This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences that very few other roles can match. You will

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*

Key skills required..

• A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
• A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
• A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• A proven track record in audit work

"A fantastic & rewarding way to break into the International Development sector"

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that. 

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 2nd June 2026 

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 11th June 2026 

POST OUTLINE

This is a permanent role within the Income Generation team, responsible for unlocking significant income from trusts and foundations to power the charity’s services future growth.  Working across the organisation, you will shape compelling funding opportunities, connect funders to real impact and help build a stronger, more ambitious grants programme.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a pivotal role responsible for driving significant income growth from Trusts and Foundations by developing and delivering a focused, high quality grants programme.  You will identify and secure funding for priority services, develop compelling cases for support and build strong, long-term relationships with funders.

You will take full ownership of the grants pipeline from opportunity identification through to submission and reporting, ensuring a disciplined, results-focussed approach to income generation.  As Line Manager of the Grants Team you will set clear direction, raise standards and deliver consistent performance against income targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a targeted Trusts and Foundations plan, prioritising opportunities aligned to organisational priorities and income potential.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewals, ensuring a consistent flow of income.
• Research and assess funding opportunities in depth, using insights to target funders with the highest likelihood of success.
• Write and submit high-quality, compelling applications and proposals tailored to individual funder priorities and requirements.
• Translate complex service delivery outcomes and language into clear and persuasive cases for support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Trusts and Foundations, treating funders as long-term partners.
• Lead on funder reporting and stewardship, delivering timely, high-quality updates that build trust and secure repeat funding.
• Work closely with services and senior colleagues to develop fundable projects, robust budgets and credible impact reporting.
• Manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively, managing high standards across all applications and communications.
• Monitor performance against targets, using insights and learning from outcomes to continuously refine approach.
• Ensure all applications and reports meet funder guidelines with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Line manage and develop members of the Grants Team setting clear expectations and maintaining high performance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience securing income from Trusts and Foundations, including five and six figure gifts, both single and multi-year.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding income targets through a strategic, pipeline led approach.
• Strong experience of developing compelling, high-quality cases for support, funding applications and proposals.
• Ability to translate complex services and impact into clear, persuasive cases for support.
• Experience building and managing relationships with funders, securing repeat funding.
• Strong research and prioritisation skills, with the ability to assess opportunities effectively.
• Experience managing a pipeline of prospects, applications and renewals.
• Excellent written and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience of line management.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation, compliance and data protection.
• A proactive, delivery focused approach with the ability to turn ideas into action.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within children’s, disability or health-related charities.
• Knowledge of the UK’s Trusts and Foundations landscape.
• Experience using prospect research tools i.e. GrantFinder or similar.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or other CRM systems.
• Experience working in a growing or changing organisation.

Our client is a global eye care charity working to end avoidable blindness. Of the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with vision loss, around 90% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Through specialist training, innovative programmes and initiativesthe organisation is helping strengthen eye care systems around the world. In 2024, the organisation raised £5.1m to support projects across eight countries and is aiming to grow this to £10m annually over the next five years.

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Permanent | Full time
Hybrid – 2 days a week in London (near Charing Cross)
£42,820 per annum

This role sits within the Trusts & Foundations team in the Relationships & Partnerships division and focuses on securing and managing high-value grants of £50k+. You will build and manage relationships with funders, develop compelling funding applications and reports, and oversee grant management and compliance. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and international teams, you will play an important role in delivering ambitious income growth.

You will have a strong track record of securing significant trust and foundation income in the UK and/or Europe, with experience managing complex applications from prospecting through to stewardship. You will be an excellent communicator, confident relationship builder and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against ambitious income targets.

The organisation offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), employer pension contributions up to 10%, flexible working, life assurance and employee wellbeing support. Full details are available on their website.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the organisation and is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive process for all candidates. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Prospectus will review applications in the first instance and share candidate details with the organisation on an anonymised basis to help ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black and ethnically diverse candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals and candidates with disabilities.

If you meet some of the criteria but not all we would still encourage you to get in touch. Prospectus can help you better understand the role and guide you through the application process. Please reach out to Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

About Ataxia UK  

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s 
leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia 
community through our Research team, we are on the board of the international non-profit 
association, Euro-ataxia. Of relevance to this role is the partnership with the US Foundation 
CureDRPLA to advance research specficially on DRPLA (dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy), a 
neurodegenerative condition and rare form of ataxia . Our Services team focuses on helping 
everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy 
service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst 
the Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering 
opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation.

About the Role    

To support the Director of Research in managing the DRPLA Research 
Programme in collaboration with CureDRPLA. This programme aims to 
advance research towards treatments for DRPLA, and you will oversee 
projects from preclinical research to clinical trial readiness

Benefits of working for us.  

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service) 

• Extra holiday day for your birthday 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline 

• Flexible hybrid working 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity leave 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Training and development opportunities 

• Accredited Living Wage Employer 

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. 

Your covering letter should include why you are interested in this post and how you think you are suitable for it. Both the covering letter and the CV will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.

Anticipated interview dates are 1st/2nd June.

Development Manager
Salary: £40,000
London based, hybrid working
Office: Farringdon (Monday and Thursday in the office)

Crisis Action works to protect civilians at risk from violent conflict by bringing together coalitions that drive real political change. We are seeking a Development Manager to help secure the funding that makes this work possible.

This is a key role within a small, senior team, with responsibility for high-value fundraising across trusts and foundations, governments and individual donors. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management Team, contributing to strategy as well as delivery, and taking part in SMT retreats.

You will:

• Lead high-value fundraising and donor relationships
• Develop and manage funding proposals, reports and stewardship
• Support and shape fundraising strategy
• Maintain strong systems and grant management processes

You will bring:

• Significant experience in high-value fundraising
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and donors
• Strong writing, financial and organisational skills
• A collaborative, mission-driven approach

Crisis Action values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive organisation.

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.

We are an amazing local charity, supporting people across Huntingdonshire with cancer. Would you like to be involved in improving the lives of people affected by cancer?Are you confident and proactive, keen to seek out opportunities and listen to what people are doing and want to do to raise funds?

If yes, then the role of Fundraising Manager at HCCN might be for you!

All the charity’s income is generated through fundraising, grants, donations and gifts. This role is at the heart of our operations, central to ensuring a sustainable income stream, ensuring we continue to help people with cancer back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem. You’ll be a key part of our small but mighty Operations Team.

We need our Fundraising Manager to:

●Develop, implement, monitor and report regularly on an annual fundraising plan and budget to deliver the charity’s fundraising objectives while minimising financial risk

●Be responsible for the development and delivery of events 

●Be the face of HCCN during fundraising events

●Recruit volunteers to assist at events, developing strong relationships and identifying and cultivating supporters to develop new fundraising opportunities and partnerships

●Keep the HCCN database up to date and ensure it is used as an effective means of communication, information, networking and reporting. Ensure all data is GDPR compliant.

●Work with the Operations Manager to review targets and budgets. Produce financial and activity reports, forming part of the charity’s financial and business plan review. 

●Seek opportunities to apply for grants. Write grant applications for Trustee approval. Develop legacy giving

The attributes you will need:

●Represent the charity positively and professionally

●A strong relationship builder and networker, comfortable both in corporate environments and community settings.

●Able to recruit, develop, inspire and manage volunteers - individuals and teams

●Be proactive and have the confidence to use own initiative 

●Strong team player

●Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude

●Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision, once provided with guidance

●Identify and mitigate risks at fundraising events, including risk assessment

●know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them

Training will be provided. 

This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area. 

The time commitment is 25 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.

You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle. 

The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference. 

To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.

Our values, at HCCN:

• We are committed to evidence‑based practice
• We value compassion, dignity and respect
• We use our resources responsibly to benefit people affected by cancer
• We listen to understand the needs of the people we support
• We work in partnership with healthcare professionals