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Do you have experience in research funding? Or a keen interest to apply a scientific degree to funding impactful child health research? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.
Following a promotion, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a Research Officer is responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports the highest quality projects within our funding priority areas of: research; patient and family experience; technology and medical equipment; hospital staff support; education; and environment (through supporting redevelopment projects and capital builds).
Salary
The salary for this position is £31,935 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
Research grant management
- Managing the delivery of GOSH Charity’s response-mode funding schemes, including our National Research Project Grant and ‘Lift Off’ pilot study funding call and others.
- Supporting potential applicants via email, phone or in person to ensure we receive high quality grant applications.
- Processing, reviewing and validating grant applications.
- Leading the peer review process using our Grant Management System.
- Project managing the delivery of the Research Assessment Panel.
- Supporting the input of patient and public voice, to ensure they’re built into our research funding decision making.
Committee management
- Providing operational and secretariat support to the Research Assessment Panel and Lift Off Scientific Assessment Panels, and other expert research review panels as required.
- Managing agendas and meeting logistics, including face to face meetings as they are arranged.
- Preparing papers and reports, and collating these from across the team for delivery to the Committee in good time.
- Preparing high quality minutes that provide a clear record of discussions, decisions, and actions, and disseminating these following internal and Chair approval.
- Support the regular review of the Committee membership and tenure.
- Evaluating and recommending improvement and applying sector best practice to the Committee operations.
- Being a first point of call for Committee members, supporting them to deliver their role and ensuring they have a good experience working with GOSH Charity
This is a varied role with high impact, please refer to the full role profile for all the information.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience working in grants management or within relevant scientific research.
- Knowledge of research principles and the UK research funding environment.
- Sound knowledge of paediatric research or similar discipline.
- Demonstrate experience of research quality assessments, including peer review.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong relationship builder, with the ability to network in the scientific, clinical and research communities.
- Either an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
Job Purpose:
To provide operational management of the Substance Misuse Through-the-Gate (SMTTG) programme, which supports Lambeth and Southwark women in custody and their transition back into the community. The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the service is delivered to a high standard by line managing staff, developing strong partnerships with prisons and recovery services, and fostering a culture of quality, learning, and accountability.
The post holder will also hold a caseload, working directly with women in custody to support them into community services. They will provide robust Through-the-Gate (TTG) support on release and continue to work with women in the community for up to six months to ensure a smooth transition and sustainable recovery.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Lead the operational management of the Substance Misuse TTG programme, ensuring high-quality, trauma-responsive support for women impacted by the criminal justice system
- Manage and develop staff to foster a strong, inclusive, and reflective team culture
- Deliver direct support to women, ensuring a trauma-informed and person-centred approach
- Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders in prisons and the community to strengthen partnerships and share expertise
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team at Child Brain Injury Trust, the UK’s leading charity supporting children and families affected by childhood acquired brain injury.
We are a dedicated team with national reach, offering a unique service that combines expert guidance, emotional support, education and practical help for families facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Our work is impactful, rewarding and varied – if you’re looking to join a collaborative, compassionate team where your skills will make a real difference, CBIT is a brilliant place to be.
The Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and organised Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our friendly and supportive team. Reporting to the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll help identify and research prospective funders, prepare compelling applications, and build strong relationships with donors.
You’ll manage your own workload and portfolio of donors, contribute to reporting and impact communications, and help maintain accurate CRM records. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insight to support your work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in trust fundraising or someone with relevant, transferable skills looking to move into this area of fundraising.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
- A confident communicator, with strong written and research skills
- Able to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Empathetic and professional, with a collaborative approach
- Detail-focused and committed to delivering high-quality work
- Passionate about making a difference for children and families affected by brain injury
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and office closure over Christmas
- Pension contribution scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A truly values-led organisation where compassion, integrity and innovation shape everything we do
- A chance to make a real impact in a growing and ambitious organisation
Location: Hybrid - with time at our Head Office, Baynards Green, Oxfordshire when required
Hours: Full Time 35hrs per week
Contract: Permanent
Deadline to apply: Monday 30 June at 5pm
Interview date: w/c 7 July 2025 or as and when applications are received
Start date: Ideally starting August/September
How to Apply:
Read our full Job Information Pack before applying – it contains important information about the role and what we’re looking for. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to the email address provided in this pack.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead
Salary: £43,851
Hours: 35
Location: Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead to join our Conservation, Advocacy, and Policy team and help us transform the global food system. We have a vision that our planet can sustainably produce the food needed to feed a growing global population without harming nature. To help deliver this vision we have been partnering with Sodexo, which delivers catering, and other services, to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries, by providing technical expertise and thought leadership on sustainability to support Sodexo’s ambition to be the world leader in sustainable food and valued experiences.
As Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead you will lead the sustainable eating workstream for our global Sodexo partnership. This will involve coordinating our engagement in the development and implementation of Sodexo’s Global Sustainable Eating Strategy, providing technical expertise on sustainable diets and other aspects of sustainable eating. You will collaborate with Sodexo’s global partnership leads to ensure delivery and alignment across the full breadth of the partnership too.
Critically, you will also lead work on healthy and sustainable diets within the UK food sector, advocating for progress towards the Livewell diet. A key responsibility will be to oversee the Diets pillar of our flagship WWF Basket initiative, holding UK retailers accountable for their commitments on driving shifts toward healthier, more sustainable diets.
In addition, you will support the work of our global sustainable diets team. This will include leading the development of a methodology for food service providers to track progress toward healthy and sustainable diets as well as advancing our Future Foods work.
We’re looking for someone with:
· A postgraduate degree or equivalent in nutrition (e.g. UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists).
· Experience of working with businesses on changing policy & practice.
· Experience bringing together stakeholders & creating a culture of collaborative working.
· Experience of analysing & resolving complex problems involving multiple stakeholders & synthesising scientific evidence/data.
· Experience in designing & managing programmes, including monitoring impact & budgets.
· Excellent project management, communication & influencing skills.
· A flexible and adaptable attitude & willingness to accept & drive change.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
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Role overview:
A pivotal senior position within the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, this role works closely with the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to lead key fundraising initiatives and stewardship efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, staff development, and performance management, as well as contributing to strategic planning and budget oversight. The role also leads the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and ensures external suppliers meet agreed service levels. The role will line manage two team members, take on broader leadership responsibilities within the department, and actively promote legacy giving across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to shape and implement the overarching strategy and budget, with a key focus on expanding the supporter pipeline, increasing In Memory donations, and safeguarding long-term Legacy income.
- Offer expert advice and strategic input to design integrated, personalised supporter journeys that prioritise exceptional supporter experiences, drawing on industry best practices and working closely with internal teams and external agency partners.
- Lead the planning and delivery of multi-channel Legacy and In Memory fundraising campaigns—across acquisition and stewardship—including DRTV, press, print, and digital; monitor performance and report progress against defined KPIs and milestones.
Person Specification: - Deep expertise in all areas of Legacy and In-Memory fundraising, underpinned by strong knowledge and hands-on experience within the sector
- Extensive track record of successfully managing multiple campaigns across various channels—meeting and exceeding revenue targets, crafting compelling copy, overseeing third-party suppliers, and using data insights effectively, all while ensuring full regulatory and compliance adherence
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, execution, and management of fundraising strategies
- Proven excellence as a highly organised and effective project manager, capable of leading multiple complex projects simultaneously while prioritising workload efficiently
- Strong financial management capabilities, including experience in budget management, creating spending plans, and delivering accurate financial reporting
- Outstanding leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, as well as effectively managing external partners such as media and digital agencies, and internal service teams
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster strong, collaborative relationships across all organisational levels
What’s on Offer:
- A competitive salary £50-£60k
- A hybrid working pattern, requiring travel into London 2 days per week or remote based is considered
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We're looking for two Junior Project Managers to join our IT team located at our Head Office in Islington!
£30,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are seeking two motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Managers to join our IT Transformation Team at Look Ahead. In this role, you will assist in the planning, execution, and completion of various projects including Finance systems and case management systems. You will work closely with the Head of IT Programme and cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level professional looking to grow their career in project management.
9am - 5pm work hours.
This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.
What you'll do:
Assist in the development of project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinate and communicate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed as scheduled.
Track project progress and prepare status reports for senior management.
Assist in managing resources to ensure projects remain within scope and financial constraints.
Schedule and participate in project meetings, taking detailed notes and ensuring follow-up on action items.
Support risk management efforts by identifying potential issues and helping to implement solutions.
Maintain project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and correspondence.
Assist in the development and implementation of project management processes and best practices.
Assist in budget management and reporting.
Help ensure quality control measures are met throughout the project lifecycle.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
Essential:
Project management qualification or relevant experience e.g. Prince 2, Agile etc
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana, or MS Project).
A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on detail and efficiency.
Desirable:
Eagerness to learn and grow in the project management field.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Previous work experience in project management.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Job Description: Food Sourcing and Gleaning Officer
Reporting to: Head of Food and Logistics
Department: Operations
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am – 5pm)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Benefits: 32 Days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays per annum. 5% employer pension contribution. There will be a requirement to work some bank holidays.
Location: Bristol or Plymouth, with requirement to travel across the region
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet. FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others.
Purpose of the Role
The Food Sourcing and Gleaning Officer plays a key role in FareShare South West’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger across the South West. You will be responsible for developing FareShare South West’s network of local suppliers, increasing the number of donations of good to eat surplus food to the organisation. The role also includes a focus on gleaning, this is the mobilisation of volunteers to pick surplus farm crops to be sent out to our network of charities. This forms part of a gleaning pilot project that is happening in 2025-26.
As an ambassador for FareShare South West, you will provide excellent customer service to food suppliers and work closely with our operations and logistics team to ensure food is transported safely, efficiently, and with care.
Key Responsibilities
Local Food Sourcing
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Support delivery of the Local Food Sourcing Strategy to build a sustainable and expanding supply of local food. Complementing national food partners and matching this with the needs of a diverse Community Food Member base. Delivering a consistent supply of food throughout the year whilst adapting to seasonal fluctuations, and specific projects.
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Research potential food sources by geography, type, and sector (retail, wholesale, producer, grower).
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Conduct outreach to establish and broker supplier relationships, including on-site visits and securing food supplies in line with growth plans.
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Participate in working groups with other FareShare regional centres to share local food sourcing opportunities and share best practice on gleaning projects.
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Implement a gleaning project involving volunteers to harvest surplus produce from farms across the South West. Working closely with the corporate volunteer coordinator to organise and support gleaning activities.
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Track and report the success of these gleaning activities in line with the projects KPIs.
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Expand the network of surplus food suppliers in the South West, with emphasis on Cornish companies.
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Work with the Communications team to develop supplier engagement content such as impact stories, case studies, and visual materials. Also support the planning and execution of an event to engage more food suppliers.
Logistics
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Coordinate logistics to cost-effectively receive surplus food. Supporting the Head of Food and Logistics in managing dedicated vehicles for food collection and liaising with warehouse staff to optimize use of the van fleet for additional collections.
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Oversee safe and compliant movement of stock across sites to maintain adequate inventory levels for order fulfilment.
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Serve as a point of contact with FareShare UK and other regional centres on food sourcing and logistics matters.
Food Management
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Managing ad-hoc food offers from FareShare UK, balancing operational and storage capacity across sites.
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Collaborate with warehouses and membership teams to understand member needs and allocate unusual food and non-food offers efficiently.
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Act as liaison between operations teams and external suppliers, providing feedback and escalating issues as needed.
General
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Represent FSSW in local partnerships and collaborations focused on reducing food waste and surplus.
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Maintain accurate and accessible records of food sourcing activities and provide timely performance updates to Head of Food and Logistics for monthly Food & Logistics reporting.
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Contribute to annual budgets and strategic planning as required.
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Ensure compliance with FareShare national policies, procedures, and relevant legal frameworks.
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Undertake other administrative duties as necessary.
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Support the food team function in the absence of the Head of Food and Logistics.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build and maintain trusted relationships and foster collaboration.
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Experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships, preferably in the food or operations industry.
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Experience in supply chain, or logistics coordination, ideally in the charity or food sector. Showing a high level of attention to detail.
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Understanding of food safety, health and safety, and compliance related to food handling and transport.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People & Culture Advisor
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- You will be central to delivering our People and Culture strategy by providing high-quality, day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll ensure our people processes run smoothly, consistently reflect our values, and meet legal and best practice standards.
- You’ll work closely with staff and managers, offering clear, practical advice and contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture. With a collaborative approach, you'll help embed good management practices, support policy implementation, and use HR data and insights to inform and improve our work.
- You’ll be part of a small, collaborative People and Culture team, where we work flexibly and supportively to deliver excellent HR services. We value open communication, curiosity, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
- We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing a varied workload. You’ll bring experience across the full employee lifecycle in a busy HR environment, with strong administrative skills and the ability to juggle priorities. Solid experience in advising on employee relations matters, such as absence, performance, grievance and disciplinary, is essential, with a clear understanding of how to apply policy and promote consistent practice.
- This is a generalist role with opportunities to develop and learn across projects, owning processes and training tailored to your personal and professional development.
Salary: £37,551
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June
Interview Date: Thursday 26th June
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a key point of contact for incoming enquiries, you proactively connect with schools and community groups, working closely with the Visitor Experience Manager and the Marketing and Communications Manager to promote our Trinity site and grow our core business. Your outreach and relationship-building efforts play a vital role in driving interest, bookings, and long-term partnerships. You also oversee the Communicator engagement calendar, coordinating rota assignments in close collaboration with the Engagement and Logistics Lead. To help enrich our programme of activities, you maintain the volunteer contact list and schedule, ensuring clear communication and timely reminders ahead of each engagement. Beyond sales and delivery coordination, you provide essential support to our Communicators by sourcing materials and ensuring our workshop and show kit boxes are well-stocked and ready for action. Your role is essential to keeping CSC running smoothly and ensuring our visitors have the best possible experience.
Director of Commercial Operations, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Location: Turnchapel, Plymouth (with travel across catchment area)
Salary: £70,000- £75,000 per annum
Hours: Up to full-time
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
We're looking for a resourceful, forward thinking and multi-skilled Director of Commercial Operations to join our Senior Management Team at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.
You’ll be leading one of the most vital elements of our future – growing and sustaining the income that allows us to deliver our compassionate end of life care and support, free of charge, to patients and their families.
This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and cause-driven work within a significant, well-respected, values-led charity that is steadfastly committed to the needs of our community in Plymouth and adjacent areas of Devon and Cornwall.
With annual operating costs of more than £13 million, St Luke’s employs around 300 clinical and non-clinical staff members, with crucial support provided by around 600 volunteers.
Your impact:
Supporting expert heads of department across Retail, Fundraising and Facilities, you will be at the heart of all our income-generation activities, with strategic and executive responsibility for:
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A thriving 23-shop retail estate and e-commerce platform (net income target: £1.2 million+)
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Innovative fundraising and legacy programmes (net income target: £3 million+)
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Overseeing our essential non-clinical operations, including estates, facilities, and hospitality
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Driving our green agenda and environmental sustainability initiatives
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Expanding commercial opportunities in line with our values and mission
What you will bring to St Luke’s:
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A track record of successful strategic leadership in a commercial or income-generating environment
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Deep understanding of retail, fundraising, or commercial business models
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Financial acumen and experience managing multi-stream income targets and profit and loss
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Commitment to environmental sustainability and social impact
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Inspirational leadership with a people-first, values-driven approach
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The agility to innovate and the integrity to lead with compassion
Why St Luke’s?
We’re more than a hospice – we’re a community. At St Luke’s you’ll find a collaborative, respectful, and passionate team driven by shared purpose.
As part of our Senior Management Team, you will influence how we support people at some of the toughest times in their lives and how we sustain that care for generations to come.
If you're a visionary leader ready to make a real difference – both commercially and compassionately – we want to hear from you.
We’re an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Closing date: 29 June 2025
1st Interviews: w/c 7 July 2025
2nd Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
The CRM Systems Manager champions and enables long-term customer engagement through the management and continued development of our CRM systems, primarily Tessitura. Working closely with the Head of Digital and Data, you will lead the Globe’s use of Tessitura and the wider integrated ecosystem, ensuring it is optimised for the organisation’s business needs.
The role is responsible for both:
Support and maintenance - ensuring this business-critical system is functioning correctly and efficiently
Development and innovation - working across the organisation to deliver new features that improve efficiency for staff, increase revenue generating opportunities and deliver a seamless self-service experience for customers
The skills:
We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience supporting CRM and ticketing systems, ideally Tessitura, who can help us develop how we use the system to deliver our strategic objectives and audience goals.
You’ll be confident writing SQL queries, using reporting tools like SSRS and exploring new technologies to extend our capabilities. Alongside this, you’ll be able to translate these technical ideas into plain language and deliver training that builds confidence and capability.
You’ll bring business analysis and problems solving skills to develop and deliver smart solutions and you’ll be able to quickly build strong relationships across teams to ensure everyone makes the most of our systems.
The team:
The Digital and Data team is responsible for the Globe’s digital products; our strategic use of audience and visitor data; and our approach to integrated customer journeys across all touchpoints. Alongside the rest of the Audiences directorate, we champion an audience-first approach across the organisation and work to build customer loyalty whilst diversifying our live and digital audiences.
The Audiences directorate includes the Digital and Data team as well as Marketing, Communications and PR, Ticketing and Sales, Retail and Audience and Visitor Operations.
Benefits:
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Rental deposit scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Flu vaccination scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
To apply:
Interested? For full information on the role, please download the job description from our main jobs page. To apply, please complete the online application form by 12pm noon on Wednesday 25 June.
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Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programme’s aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to change lives, including your own.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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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!
Our Values
Our organisation is rooted in the principles of social justice, empowerment, and co-production. We believe in listening to the voices of those we serve and involving them in shaping our policies and practices. As a Safeguarding Manager, you will play a key role in upholding these values and ensuring that our safeguarding approach is both effective and compassionate.
Job role
Are you experienced in Safeguarding leadership, or a qualified social worker with a passion for safeguarding and a commitment to social justice? Join our team as a Safeguarding Manager and lead systemic safeguarding improvements across our diverse services. We are looking for a dedicated professional to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice and to make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
As the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), you will act as the main source of support, advice, and expertise for safeguarding within the organisation. You will ensure consistency of safeguarding procedures across services, lead safeguarding peer reviews, and support local designated safeguarding leads with complex cases.
In this strategic leadership role, you will:
· Demonstrate effective leadership to embed safeguarding best practices within all teams.
· Advise and support the senior team in developing and establishing the organisation’s approach to safeguarding.
· Lead and coordinate peer reviews of safeguarding practice.
· Create, develop, and implement a Safeguarding Improvement Plan for the organisation.
· Ensure that safeguarding and child protection standards are maintained by all colleagues.
· Monitor our approach and ensure that all team members are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.
· Encourage a culture of listening to young people and adults, taking into account their wishes and feelings.
· Represent the organisation at external meetings and liaise with outside agencies and statutory bodies
Please refer to the job description in full, for further details and a summary of the main tasks associated with this role.
Professional Development
We value continuous professional development and reflective practice. As a Safeguarding Manager, you will have access to reflective supervision, peer learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to policy development and influence safeguarding strategy at a senior level.
Qualifications and Experience
We particularly welcome applications from qualified social workers with experience in safeguarding leadership. The ideal candidate will have a relevant health/social care professional qualification (e.g., Social Work) and a proven track record in safeguarding practice.
In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About the role
Working in close collaboration with the Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, the role will manage and deliver a variety of community-led fundraising initiatives and dynamic challenge events that engage supporters and generate vital unrestricted funds for children affected by neuroblastoma.
The role focuses on building strong relationships with fundraisers, volunteers and ambassadors, providing guidance, support and motivation to help them surpass their fundraising goals. The Community and Challenge Events Fundraising Manager will both steward existing and reactive contacts, as well as be confident in securing new networks, including representing the charity in presentations and other public speaking opportunities.
This role comes at an exciting time of growth in the fundraising team, with new colleagues joining the charity and a team focused on growth of income over the coming years. This role is crucial in this plan and will take the existing community and events programme to new heights.
Who we are looking for
Person specification:
- Demonstrable experience working in challenge events and/or community fundraising
- A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets
- Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising plans
- Experience of supporter/donor stewardship activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build new and existing relationships
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Benefits of working with SKC include:
- Home-based and informal flexible working.
- 5% employer pension scheme contribution.
- 32 days holiday, including bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional leave.
- Access to 24/7 confidential helplines for counselling and legal and tax advice.
- Well-being check-ins with manager and optional Well-being Action Plan.
- Regular opportunities to meet in person as departments and the full team.
- Training opportunities – we care about our staff and volunteers, and encourage opportunities for professional development.
- A child-centred charity with a passionate and dedicated team.
- Regular staff survey for the opportunity to provide feedback experiences and make suggestions.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
Interviews: Friday 4 July 2025
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

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Be part of a life-saving mission.
We’re looking for a compassionate and strategic individual to join our Rail Team as the Regional Development Lead (RDL) for the North East & East Coast Main Line. This is a pivotal role, responsible for building strong, collaborative relationships across the rail industry and leading on local delivery of Samaritans’ suicide prevention activities within the region.
As RDL, you will work closely with industry partners such as Network Rail, train operating companies, and the British Transport Police, to drive forward meaningful change and support those impacted by suicide. From developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSPPs) to representing Samaritans at regional meetings and organising post-incident support, your work will help save lives and support communities.
- Permanent Contract
- £32,850 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences
- Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail offices. Significant travel throughout the Route. The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the route. Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.
About the Role:
You’ll represent Samaritans Rail Programme at a regional and local level, attending regular suicide prevention meetings and providing guidance and support both within and external to the rail industry, focusing on industry specific priorities. Your role will be to:
- Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.
- Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
- Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.
- Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.
Full role description available here.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.
- Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
- Aproactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.
Why Join Us?
At Samaritans, we believe fewer people should die by suicide. You’ll be at the heart of a nationally recognised programme, working in a supportive team committed to evidence-based, compassionate change. Your work will directly contribute to saving lives and supporting people in crisis.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application. Applications close 17th June 2025, with video interviews taking place over 24/25/26 June 2025.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
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