Head of programmes jobs
Position: Senior Officer – Direct Marketing
Contract type: Fixed-term contract until October 2026
Salary: £ 36,403 – 40,448 per annum (FTE)
Hours: Full time (35 hours) or Part time
Reports to: Head of Offline
Location: Mark Square, London EC2A 4EG (hybrid working)
Key relationships: Offline and Digital team colleagues; Finance Director and Finance team; Data team; International Individual Giving colleagues, External agencies and suppliers; Supporters.
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious, proactive, team player who can join us as a Senior Officer, Direct Marketing, within the Individual Giving Team.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for some of our key donor development activities across direct mail, telemarketing, and digital channels. You will be a confident communicator and experienced project manager.
You will be joining a small but high performing team with big ambitions, and you will be playing a vital role in raising funds for UNCHR. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply, we’d love to hear from you.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on the launch of a new RG proposition and ensure that the onboarding and onward journey is fit for purpose.
- Look for opportunities to thank our donors and communicate impact at key moments.
- Work with key stakeholders to ensure we grow our Regular Giving file, through acquisition as well as retention.
- Manage a variety of individual giving fundraising campaigns, from agency briefing, through to launch, meeting six figure campaign targets.
- Work with digital fundraising colleagues to create integrated, multichannel campaigns and an effective, donor-first giving journey.
- Remain flexible and rapidly respond to emergency situations.
- Work with the Data team to identify the best approach to data and segmentation for each project.
- Manage production processes, developing supplier briefs and managing approval stages and end of campaign reviews.
- Manage donor research and mystery shopping as required, using insights to inform creative decisions.
- Manage campaign fulfilment. Monitor responses to identify issues and opportunities.
- From time-to-time support with Donor Care activities if required.
- Ensure cost effective fundraising, manage individual campaign budgets and identify opportunities to improve ROIs.
- Stay up to date with issues affecting displaced & refugee communities, campaigns from international teams and reports from the field. Scope new fundraising themes.
- Share creative and insights with UK colleagues, global markets and HQ, participating in training seminars, workshops and international skill shares where applicable.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in a fundraising environment.
- Experience of scoping, briefing in, managing, and delivering fundraising campaigns.
- Experience of managing a Telemarketing programme.
- Experience of managing Direct Mail and email fundraising communications.
- Experience of working with suppliers, including budget management, campaign planning and briefing.
- Experience of data file development (in collaboration with Data teams)
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Able to act proactively and identify new fundraising opportunities.
- Able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, meeting programme deadlines.
- Attention to detail and proof-reading skills, and an ability to give coherent and constructive feedback on creative and copy.
- Sound knowledge of key retention and donor development activities.
- Up-to-date knowledge of direct marketing best practice, trends and compliance.
- Numerate, with an ability to analyse results and identify trends.
- Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience in delivering fundraising activities in response to emergencies.
- Experience in delivering Regular Giving proposition and/or onboarding journeys.
- Up-to-date knowledge of direct marketing best practice, trends and compliance.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (or pro-rata equivalent).
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 2 September 2025
Interviews date: Week commencing 15 September 2025
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact UK for UNHCR through our Careers website . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


Make a Real Difference Through Volunteer Management
New Role: Volunteering Development Officer (Part-Time, 20 hrs/week)
Salary: £18,481.60 (pro-rated from £34,653 FTE)
Location: Hybrid – Cheadle & home-based with travel across Greater Manchester
Hours: 20 per week (occasional evenings/weekends to cover events)
Reports to: Head of Workforce Analytics & Operations
Are you a clear, confident communicator who can engage a variety of audiences — from volunteers to internal teams — both in person and online?
Do you enjoy motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals?
Can you manage complex relationships with professionalism and positivity?
Are you highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and collaborate effectively?
If so, you could be the person we’re looking for.
We’re excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a Volunteering Development Officer to lead the way in delivering an exceptional volunteer experience across Together Trust. You’ll ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported — and that their work makes a lasting, meaningful impact for the people we support.
At Together Trust, we believe in the power of volunteering to change lives – for both our volunteers and the people we support. Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people that we support and expects all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead on delivering our Volunteering Strategy and action plans
- Act as the central point of contact for all volunteering across the Trust
- Design and coordinate inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Support services in developing meaningful, co-designed volunteer roles
- Drive volunteer recognition and retention initiatives
- Ensure best practice in Safer Recruitment and induction
- Analyse volunteering data to inform improvements
- Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the volunteer workforce
What We’re Looking For:
- A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Management or equivalent).
- Significant experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers — including hard-to-fill roles.
- Strong knowledge of Safer Recruitment practices and volunteer management systems (or HR equivalents).
- A successful track record of delivering complex volunteer projects to deadlines.
- Experience working in the charity sector, with a solid understanding of volunteer leadership, recruitment, and retention challenges.
- Confidence in using data to analyse trends and improve volunteer engagement.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including data protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong IT literacy.
- Ability to travel efficiently and effectively across the Together Trust footprint (Cheadle, Stockport, Openshaw, Worsley & Bolton).
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
At Together Trust, you'll join a passionate and supportive team, working in a flexible environment where you can shape meaningful volunteer experiences and make a lasting difference.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
If you're committed to Positive, Passionate, Professional, and Supportive values, we’d love to hear from you.
Want to know more? View the full Job Description on our website and apply today!
This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).
This role will involve regulated activity.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.

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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!
Corporate New Business Lead
Up to £34,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey
(Flexible working options available, part-time considered)
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to help build income from corporate fundraising with an emphasis on securing long term and strategic partnerships.
Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships by managing the new business pipeline, identifying new opportunities, building relationships and networking with key stakeholders and producing compelling applications and creative partnership proposals.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on previous experience and develop your skills in business development. Previous experience of securing high value, strategic partnerships in the third sector would be beneficial. The team has a proven track record in winning prestigious corporate partnerships which include: Macfarlanes LLP, Invesco, Knight Frank, Deutsche Bank, Nomura and high street names such as Kurt Geiger. Responsible for a third of the charity’s income the team are driven, highly motivated & results orientated.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available and part-time will be considered for the right candidate.
What we’re looking for:
- A friendly, enthusiastic and experienced corporate fundraiser who achieves results through people – you are socially focused and resilient, enjoy networking and are able to quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you are an experienced bid writer and a confident public speaker with experience of presenting to panels or addressing large audiences
- Knowledge of different corporate fundraising initiatives, including charity of the year, cause related marketing and strategic partnerships – you understand the components of a mutually beneficial and multi-faceted partnership, and have proven experience of prospect management and winning new business.
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, won’t miss a deadline and record accurate data using CRM systems.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
- Company car for front line care posts
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
- Time off in Lieu
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
- Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please email your CV & covering letter to us via the link.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease.
Our events team are bold & innovative working across a wide portfolio of fundraising and engagement events including our annual flagship fundraising walk, The Twilight Walk, an exciting challenge event portfolio and a growing special events programme. It’s an exciting time to join the Events Fundraising Team. We have a new five-year strategy and are a team with big ambitions! As the Event Manager [Challenge and Third-Party Events], you will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.
You will be responsible for planning, developing, marketing, and implementing the challenge and third-party events portfolio, ensuring outstanding stewardship of participants, providing on the day leadership and full post-event review against objectives. Success will be measured primarily by achieving income targets within the planned expenditure, but also number of attendees, publicity, retention of supporters, receipt of positive feedback and return on investment with a community-first led approach. You will manage and develop an amazing team of events fundraisers, and work with the Head of Events to support of the broader team, offering guidance, and role modelling.
In addition to supporting the existing portfolio, you will also be responsible for assessing current trends and developing new events concepts that help us to maximise income and deliver on our ambition and strategic goals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events fundraiser, with expertise in challenge events, to shape the next stage of our programme and work within a team of passionate and dedicated individuals.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Essential skills and experience
- You have in-depth knowledge and experience of leading a fundraising challenge event portfolio [1-3 years plus at management level]
- You have the skills and confidence to manage a high-performing team and inspire continued growth and development.
- You are innovative & bold in exploring new ways to acquire & engage supporters & grow income.
- You keep abreast of the wider fundraising environment, with a particular focus on the trends, challenges and opportunities facing fundraising events.
- You have experience in you will be experienced in working with marketing teams internally and externally to develop and deliver campaigns to meet desired objectives.
- You are skilled & confident in managing budgets & financial reporting.
- You are good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and are efficient, effective, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. You can work autonomously and in a strategic way that will enable the growth of the events portfolio and income stream, but equally enjoy being a collaborative and hand-on member of a team and wider fundraising community.
- You have experience and are at home working with CRM platforms (ideally Salesforce) and have an overview understanding of data processing laws and GDPR regulations.
- You have boundless energy, creativity and a “can do” approach, to inspire and motivate.
- Happy to work out-of-hours and weekends, as required by the event calendar (TOIL provided for all out-of-hours work)
- The Brain Tumour Charity is moving at a fast pace, so we are looking for someone that has an enthusiasm and passion for our work and a conviction to deliver positive outcomes for those affected by this devastating disease.
Desirable
- Experience in developing and delivering new event concepts from inception to delivery.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This is an exciting new role which will help the Methodist Church in Britain to embed in the life of churches its commitment to be justice-seeking.
In 2024, the Church adopted a Strategy to embed the Methodist Conference’s Justice-Seeking Church Report in local churches, across the Connexional Team and throughout the life of Methodism.
The Justice-Seeking Church Officer will shape and develop this work across all levels of the Church in creative and innovative ways, identifying opportunities and responding to challenges. They will strengthen leadership for justice across churches, and enable collaboration across programmes and issues. They will enable theological reflection and will lead on shaping the vital emerging work around participation of people with lived experience of poverty.
You will be a member of the Justice Team but work collaboratively with many others. You will also be part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in the implementing its strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- Developing and embedding key areas of the Justice-Seeking Church strategy in churches and the Methodist Connexional Team
- Strengthening leadership in social justice and social action
- Developing opportunities for faith formation and theological engagement
- Developing new work around the leadership and participation of people with lived experience of poverty
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in building influence and motivating wide a range of people and groups
- Effective and strategic communication skills
- Experience of enabling people to reflect theologically on justice issues
- Knowledge of and a passion for justice
This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).
Should you require further information or wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 11 August (contact details on website).
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and some travel around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email HR (details on website).
Please click apply to be redirected to our website.
Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Interview Date: 15 September 2025 in central London
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

Contract: 2 year fixed contract
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and occasional around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
About the Role
Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission?
The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Mission Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations.
This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference.
This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams
- Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups
- Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
- Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required
- Excellent time and self-management
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others
- Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity
Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard or Andy Dye (details on website)
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email HR (details on website)
Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Interview Date: 10 September 2025
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Floating Support Worker
Location: Hybrid working with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and co-locations across London
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Until March 2026 with possibility extension of contract dependent on funding)
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
We are recruiting for Floating Support Worker who will support the Ascent Pan London Service in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of domestic abuse.
You will provide capacity-building in the form of advice, advocacy, support, and briefings across the London boroughs to statutory agencies and community organizations around the needs of domestic abuse survivors, to embed best practice across our communities.
You will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. You will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player.
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work.
Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviors Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 22 August 2025
Interview Date: 2 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Marketing Manager to join a global team fighting for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive.
This is a Surrey based hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A passionate charity with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.
The Role
This role is part of the Global Fundraising Team of over 50 staff. You will be responsible for planning and managing a digital fundraising portfolio including paid and organic advertising, Shop and eCommerce products, and Community and Events fundraising.
You will manage the delivery of digital campaigns from start to finish, from budgeting and scheduling through to audience selection, agency and supplier briefing, copy and creative development, digital production, and reporting.
Working in conjunction with the Head of UK Fundraising, you will identify innovative opportunities for the development of the UK digital fundraising strategy.
Data and measurement to optimise results working with fundraising, digital, CRM teams and external suppliers to evaluate and report on digital product and campaign income, identifying KPls to optimise for regular and single growth income.
Process management to drive efficiencies you will champion best practice digital production systems, processes, and platforms to improve ways of working.
The Candidate
Track record of working on successful digital marketing, campaigns and communications ideally in a charity setting.
Experience of delivering digital marketing strategy and campaign management for lead generation, acquisition and retention that is audience-centric, rooted in insight and target driven.
Experience of working across a range of digital channels including paid and organic social media, Google Ads , web and email.
Hands-on experience of working with digital production, service providers and platforms to identify and deliver best-in-class digital solutions.
Experience of digital and data reporting and analysis, with track-record of acting on insights to achieve KPls and income targets.
Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to support their digital marketing planning and communication delivery.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
PCS is looking for an experienced and motivational people manager to lead our Member Response Team in maintaining high standards of service to our members.
With experience of managing CRM systems in a service-focused environment, the Member Response Team Manager will value effective processes and clear communication, supporting operational managers in understanding and delivering new and ongoing initiatives.
Project management is key, as the Member Response Team Manager will coordinate multiple workstreams and ensure timely, efficient implementation.
Salary and Location
- Band 4, London Spine points 27-23
- Starting salary: £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a. in annual increments
- PCS Clapham
Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Manager will be able to demonstrate:
- Management of CRM systems, functions and applications
- Effective people management and development skills
- Ability to manage projects with successful time and budget management
The main duties of the Member Response Team Manager role include:
- Managing a team across three hybrid sites, to deliver excellent service to our members
- Managing the administration of the democratic processes
- Developing and delivering an agile, project-based approach to implement digital technologies and systems that enhance member service
- Preparing reports and analysis on service quality metrics
An ability to lead on the continued use of digital tools to support team collaboration and improve administrative processes, including telephony, omni-channel systems, case management, and knowledge platforms is an essential requirement for a successful Member Response Team Manager.
The role of Member Response Team Manager offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Manager will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Interviews will be held in person: Thursday 18 September 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Grade: Band 4, London
Salary
London Spine points 27-23
London Starting salary £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham
Purpose of the job:
To manage the day to operation of the Member Response Team focusing on maintaining a strong relationship with members by addressing their needs and ensuring a positive experience.
Responsible to: Head of Member Response Team
Responsible for: Member Response Team Leaders
Contacts
External:
PCS Members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across Regional and National Hubs and HQ Departments.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Key areas
- Manage the merged team responsible for membership, data, subscriptions, and call handling, ensuring efficient daily staffing across three hybrid sites.
- Establish and maintain standards for call handling, member service and the online knowledge centre and admin case referrals with other support centre manager
- Develop and implement digital projects to enhance member services, regularly providing updates on progress and outcomes.
- Oversee member service processes, providing periodic reports on service quality metrics and improvement initiatives
- Assist in execute member retention and engagement strategies, presenting results and recommendations
- Regularly assess service prices and providers, propose cost-saving changes, and leverage new technologies and methods to reduce expenses while adhering to budget and policy constraints
- Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for team and line manager
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
- Proactively promote diversity issues in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Deputise for Line Manager when required
3. Systems and Budget Management
- Manage the development and effective use of office systems, ensuring staff are properly trained, consistently apply best practices, and follow standardised procedures across the organisation.
- Recommend and guide the design, implementation, and operation of new systems, ensuring alignment with broader PCS policies such as health and safety and data security.
- Establish statistical systems to generate and analyse reports, including membership, equality statistics, budget, job tracking, and case management.
- Build knowledge of the PCS membership database, its functions, and related applications, collaborating with the PCS Operations manager to address issues and implement improvements as needed.
- Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
- Administration of democratic processes
- Manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures, regularly reviewing service prices and providers ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets making proposals for savings, and using changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible
4. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance as required to team members
5. Communication
- Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective information processing and communication technologies
- Draft complex communications including briefs and reports
6. Equality
- Committed to equality, with an understanding of the Equality Act 2010
7. General
- At all times, implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willingness to work outside normal office hours and locations on occasion
Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Date: August 2025
Location: London
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years experience in people management including induction, work allocation, training, appraisal and conduct in a multi-site environment
- Managing and developing call handling and customer service systems and procedures
- Budget management
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- CRM systems (such as Salesforce), functions and application
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of trade unions, membership and retention Impact and use of Digital and IT
SKILLS
- Ability to build and co-ordinate teams and networks
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Skilled in prioritising, time management, and project delivery
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in ICT and data analysis to support informed decisions
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practises within the workplace
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
- Willingness to undertake travel associated with managing staff across three locations
The purpose of the Health and Physical Activity Lead is to work in partnership with health & care partners across the Black Country, including the NHS, Local Authorities and wider Integrated Care System partners.
The role will ensure physical activity & moving are fundamental to people’s health and wellbeing, benefiting individuals from childhood through to older age, by reducing the risk of injury or disease, improving mental health, bringing communities together and encouraging connectedness to support the prevention agenda.
This role will play a critical part in reducing health inequalities, improving health outcomes, and embedding physical activity as a core component of health & care pathways & interventions alongside community wellbeing strategies. In addition, they will work alongside national bodies to influence and engage in best practice for the benefit of residents both within the Black Country and beyond.
Main Duties
1. Working closely with the health and care sector, operate as the lead advocate for the benefits that physical activity and movement can play in benefiting people with long-term health conditions and future prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
2. Develop understanding of the wider health and care system to influence the integration of physical activity into health & care pathways to support population health outcomes.
3. Establish effective relationships across local place-based health partnerships that develops understanding, listening and acting on the needs of local communities, working in close partnership with providers of activities and community services, to ensure residents will have equitable access to opportunities to be active and move more.
4. Identify and develop models of practice that provide easily accessible physical activity pathways, that can be delivered alongside routine care across health and care settings, that provide consistent quality assured models of delivery, trusted by health and care colleagues and offering better support for those communities in most need.
5. Taking a lead role in the physical inactivity workstream as part of the Black Country Personalisation & Prevention implementation plan to influence and ensure physical inactivity is embedded as a cross-cutting theme to address health inequalities.
6. Work with appointed strategic and learning leads respectively alongside other suppliers on the Sport England recognised ‘Place Based’ investment in the Black Country.
7. Represent Black Country partners in regional and national conversations regarding physical activity & health promoting the Black Country as a place for national organisations to work in partnership and invest into.
8. Develop a ‘Prevention & Enablement’ model that can inform future approaches across the Black Country that can support delivery and coordination of community physical activity and health initiatives and opportunities for those living with long-term health conditions to be active and to engage in physical activity within their community in order to enable independence and to achieve wider outcomes.
9. Provide expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and external partners on best practices in physical activity promotion.
10. Working to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Framework to extract learnings and share good practice to inform decision-making and evaluate the impact of interventions.
11. Ensuring compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures.
12. To be responsible and take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures.
13. To adhere to the Data Protection Act at all times. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
14. To adhere to all relevant policies and procedures at all times.
15. To undertake such other duties as may be appropriate.
Person Specification
Health:
Experience of the health & social care sectors, ideally with experience of influencing priorities and using physical activity as a tool to support wider determinants of health.
Contemporary expert knowledge of national health policy and strategic frameworks i.e. NHS 10 Year Plan.
Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to health & socio-economic outcomes.
Place-based work:
Proven experience supporting specific communities or localities—particularly in roles involving community development, systems change, learning or collaborative partnerships, ideally across the Black Country.
Partnership and relationship building:
Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective, and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations.
Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice.
Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors—especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities.
Systems change understanding:
Has skills, knowledge and good experience of partnership working to build strong, effective, and valued relationships, across a wide range of people and organisations to influence & develop collaborative agendas.
Able to work with complexity and influence and advocate for learning beyond programme delivery.
Proven experience in using learning as a driver for change.
Impact and learning:
Strong understanding of how to track, assess, and learn from outcomes in complex, community-driven settings.
Skilled at applying evidence led approaches to design interventions that can support a range of health and socio-economic outcomes.
Demonstrable expertise in building a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
Equity and inclusion:
Deep commitment to inclusive practice, with experience applying in real-world settings.
Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity.
Communication:
Strong written and verbal skills, able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners, and funders.
Initiative and adaptability:
A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving they can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments.
To apply:
1. Please submit an up to date CV and an expression of interest explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages.
2. The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity;
Closing date: 5 September, 2025
Interviews will be held 17 & 18 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you know how to connect with communities and bring people together? Can you help shape the future of volunteering at a national level?
We’re looking for a Volunteering Recruitment Lead to help grow and diversify our volunteer base at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new approach to volunteer recruitment, build strong relationships within communities, and support colleagues to do the same.
As Volunteering Recruitment Lead, you will play a central role in how we promote, recruit, and support volunteers across the organisation. You’ll create and share practical resources that help staff and volunteers grow local teams in inclusive and sustainable ways. This role is ideal for someone who understands volunteering, knows how to connect with communities, and enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a strong volunteer value proposition and brand identity for volunteering at the Association
- Design and deliver accessible national and local volunteer recruitment campaigns
- Work with marketing and digital colleagues to create engaging and inclusive materials and digital content
- Provide toolkits, guidance, and examples that help colleagues recruit consistently, confidently and effectively
- Coach and support staff involved in volunteer recruitment, modelling good practice where needed
- Engage with underrepresented communities and explore new ways of involving a wider range of people
- Build relationships with staff and volunteers to identify local needs and opportunities for growth
- Support improvements to volunteer application processes and onboarding journeys
- Use data and insight to identify gaps, track progress, and share learning
- Contribute to innovation in volunteering by exploring new recruitment models and approaches
About You:
- Experience of community-based engagement with an understanding of best practices when recruiting and supporting volunteers
- Experience of recruitment
- Experience working with diverse communities and using inclusive approaches
- Skilled at developing resources and supporting others to use them
- Able to engage others through confident public speaking and clear communication
- Comfortable working independently and driving new initiatives
- Good planning and time management skills
- Collaborative and confident working across teams
- Competent using Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms
- Driving License and willingness to travel for community visits as needed
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per month with flexibility to attend the office for team meetings and in line with business requirements. We are open to part-time applications or job shares – please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience in community engagement
- Experience of recruitment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas, with the ability to engage effectively with volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The Volunteering Recruitment Lead joins at an exciting time. You’ll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to shape and develop our approach to volunteer recruitment and engagement. The environment is busy, creative, people-centred, and full of potential.
This is an ideal next step for someone ready to scale up their impact, bring ideas to life, and help create a strong, sustainable future for volunteering at the MND Association.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Children and Young People Support Worker (Connected and Adoption Alliance, North Wales)
Responsible to:
- Reflective Practice Supervisor:
- Connected Lead Worker
- Adoption Alliance Lead
Hours of work:
An average of 25 hours a week, worked flexibly to meet service needs
You will work a mixture of evening work (2-3 x 2 hour evening sessions per week), plus one full weekend per month, with the rest of your hours worked flexibly during the week. Generally, you will work between 20-25 hours most weeks, with one week per month requiring you to work 35 hours (this includes the full weekend hours).
Location:
This is a Wales-based post, so the successful candidate must reside in the North wales area.
The role will involve hybrid working - a mixture of home based and community working, with one day a week in our Prestatyn office (or other agreed location to enable face to face meet ups with colleagues)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Grade / Salary:
Grade 2.5, FTE salary of £23,310 per annum (actual salary for 25 hours per week is £16,650 per annum)
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
•Connected Lead Worker
•Adoption Alliance Lead
•Adopted children and young people and their families
•Education specialist
•Children and Young People's Services Manager
•Head of Service Wales
•Director for Wales
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
•To support the delivery of ‘Connected’ and monthly meetings for children and young people, and the Adoption Alliance Project (which is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund)
•To work closely with the Connected Lead Worker and the Adoption Alliance Lead to support and enable young, adopted people in North Wales to participate fully; and to support the delivery of both projects and for children and young people to participate using either Welsh or English language as they choose.
•To support the Lead Worker to run Connected sessions, and help facilitate young people’s involvement in making change in the way adopted young people are treated in education settings through the Adoption Alliance project.
•To support the Children and Young People Service Manager in delivering other aspects of the CONNECT Service, such as supporting delivery of Adoption Awareness Training; creating content for the CONNECT website; and supporting the CONNECT Voices Youth Council.
•Partners will include the North Wales Adoption Service, National Adoption Service, the Education Departments of each of the 6 local authorities across North Wales, and ESTYN.
MAIN DUTIES
•To work with the Connected Lead Worker/Adoption Alliance Lead to deliver Connected sessions and Adoption Alliance services across North Wales, and in particular to assist with the groups and support young people to achieve their goals.
•To provide support to the development, delivery, and promotion of both services, including planning of an annual programme of group sessions and activities for delivery, and purchasing and preparing resources.
•To support the Connected Lead Worker/Adoption Alliance Lead in undertaking the processing of referrals and initial engagement with young people.
•To support the the Connected Lead Worker/Adoption Alliance Lead to work with the young people and their families to establish whether the service is appropriate for them; and to agree measurable outcomes in line with the guidance provided for the Regulated and Inspection Social Care 2016 Act for adoption services.
•To support the Connected Lead Worker/Adoption Alliance Lead to maintain agreed levels of contact with young people and their adoptive family, as long as they remain registered with the services.
•To work closely with the Connected Lead Worker/Adoption Alliance Lead to book venues, take bookings for sessions/training, and gather output and outcome data from the project.
•To support the creation and review of individual support plans for children and young people, session plans and risk assessments, and to input these onto our data system
•To support young people who wish to have their voices heard, in national and regional forums.
•To demonstrate a willingness to learn and to participate in regular reflective practice sessions, to enhance skills and service delivery
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Poppy Appeal is one of the UK’s largest and most recognisable fundraising campaigns, raising over £42 million in just a few weeks each year. Behind the scenes, it’s a hugely complex operation with multiple moving parts. We’re excited to introduce a brand-new team and opportunity within the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal team. The Planning team has been recently created to improving planning and drive change to support the Poppy Appeal strategy. We are now looking for a dedicated Poppy Appeal Planning Manager to help bring greater structure, coordination and clarity to how it all comes together.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this newly created role, you’ll play a key part in driving forward our planning efforts making sure teams are aligned, risks are well managed, and delivery stays firmly on track. Reporting to the Head of Planning, you’ll take the lead on developing and managing an 18-month planning cycle, coordinating input from across the organisation, including Logistics, Cashless Payments, Volunteer Experience, Product, Income Processing and more. You’ll act as the central point of coordination, helping us spot potential issues early, avoid duplication, and maximise the overall impact of the Appeal.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and has a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with colleagues at all levels from frontline delivery teams to senior stakeholders helping to embed better planning discipline, run cross-team meetings, and drive consistent reporting through RAG status updates and governance packs. You’ll also play a key role in reviewing what’s worked (and what hasn’t), feeding into post-Appeal evaluations, and supporting strategic initiatives as they transition into operational plans.
We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident working and challenging across multiple teams, and highly organised. You’ll need strong operational planning experience ideally within the charity or non-profit space and a genuine enthusiasm for making things work better. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team working on a campaign that means a great deal to people across the UK.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!
You will be contracted to your home address and will carry out the majority of your work remotely, using our collaboration tools to engage with colleagues. Regular travel to London will be required once a month for team meetings, and there may be additional travel and occasional out-of-hours work to support meetings with volunteers and key stakeholder groups.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates:
- First interview virtual (week commencing 1st September)
- Second interview task based in RBL Head Office London (Monday 8th September)
Dates subject to change
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Location: Harlow Essex. We offer blended working within this role – with a minimum of two days a week in the office or at key stakeholder meetings externally required.
Reports to: Head of Media and PR.
Direct reports: PR & Media Executive
About the role
The Motability Foundation is looking for a confident, driven media and PR professional to join the Communications team and lead our media and PR activity.
This a really exciting time to be joining the Foundation as we embark on our new strategy in 2025. With a recently refreshed new brand, our vision is clear, we want to help disabled people make the journeys they choose. This role will play a crucial part in our work to raise awareness of the work of the Motability Foundation and amplify the voices of disabled people across the media.
This role will take a lead on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you will help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision, and manage our press office, including building strong relationships with journalists.
If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR individual looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be the role for you!
What you will be doing
- Implement and manage a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the Foundation, crafting compelling content to entice journalists and the media to feature and support our work.
- Act as the main point of contact for all media and press activity. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the Motability Foundation press office, providing an efficient service that makes the most of reactive and proactive media opportunities and builds our reputation with the media.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with key media outlets in the sector and journalists, broadcasters and editors to secure coverage that helps to influence key decision makers and engage our audiences in our work.
- Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work, as well as horizon scanning for potential areas of future coverage.
- Produce press releases, and secure coverage using media, surveys and polls.
- Working with colleagues in Public Affairs, Policy, Insight and Evaluation and our Transport Solutions Team, take a lead on proactive media activity around our policy, campaigns and research activity.
- You will work closely with our Stories and Content Executive to ensure we have the right stories for use in media work.
- Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the Head of Media and PR with preparing for and handling reputational risk.
- Lead on crisis, media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Foundation’s reputation and brand.
- Develop and deliver a briefing and training programme for key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&As.
- Analyse and report on media activity for internal teams, external partners and our board, including leading on relevant reports to committees.
- Manage the press and PR budget.
- Manage the continuous development of our PR & Media Executive using a mixture of external, internal and on the job training.
What will make you great in this role?
You will have a strong track record of securing high profile media coverage, ideally for a national charity dealing in disability, health or social issues. You will have a great news sense and the ability to develop strong relationships with journalists to confidently identify stories and make them work for different media outlets. You will have a flair for writing engaging copy, an eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. You can work at pace where needed and identify priorities and manage multiple projects. You will be used to briefing and supporting spokespeople to do media interviews and speaking opportunities.
You will be proactive and a strong team player as this role will need to work closely with colleagues across the communications team and wider organisation. You will be able to take the lead in some areas and lend a hand in others. You will have great people skills and will be comfortable working with people from all walks of life, from your communications colleagues to our case studies to Directors and Board Members.
Your experience
- Expertise in media and PR.
- A strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills.
- Experience of working with journalists and media outlets, generating and securing strong relevant media coverage.
- Excellent news sense with extensive experience of producing effective and quick reactive news lines for breaking stories.
- The ability to develop excellent long-term media and PR strategies to deliver organisational objectives aligned to our vision.
- Strong judgement and experience of crisis communications.
- Excellent copy-writing skills and ability to influence.
- Experience of line management.
- Experience working in the non-profit or disability sector would be an advantage, but not essential.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Café Assistant
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Fixed Term Contract (18 months), 18 hours per week
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Café Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
We are currently looking for a Café Assistant to join our Café team at our Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate.
Reporting to the Café Manager, you will work alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, delivering excellent customer service, preparing food and drinks, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You’ll also assist with stock control, financial procedures, and café administration.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our Café in Harrogate, supporting the Café Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Adhere to and administer all processes and practices of the Café through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Take customer orders and prepare and serve food and drinks to the agreed standards as demonstrated by the Café Management team.
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Support the Café management team to ensure the Café is presented to the highest standards and kept clean and tidy, including washing up and clearing tables.
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Provide the highest levels of customer service to our customers and visitors to the centre and support our volunteers to do the same.
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Work alongside a team of well-trained volunteers in a positive and collaborative manner.
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Ensure that all charity policies, cafe standards, and operating procedures are adhered to by all volunteers and are maintained and followed in a consistent manner. This includes Food Safety, Allergens, Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
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Operate the EPOS system in accordance with charity policy to ensure accounting and stock control are correct.
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Train and work alongside a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
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Handle complaints effectively and efficiently, escalating to Café management where they cannot be resolved at a local level.
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Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
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To ideally to have a proven track record in hospitality or catering.
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To have previous experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development is desirable.
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To be organised with good time management skills.
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To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have good communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
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To have the ability to motivate self and others.
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To have the ability to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 28 August 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.