Head of public engagement and communications jobs
We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence. You’ll design and deliver a bold plan to grow individual and community income, leading donor acquisition, retention and stewardship while overseeing the programme to build meaningful local relationships that strengthen our funding and deepen community support.
This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the people and communities that our Hospice serves. As the lead for this income stream, you’ll see the direct impact of your work in improved services and patient care, shape how we engage supporters for years to come, and leave a lasting legacy by growing an essential, sustainable source of funding.
This role is for you if:
- You’re energised by building strategy and owning a fundraising income stream end-to-end.
- You’re a relationship-builder who can cultivate donors, volunteers and local partners.
- You’re motivated by seeing the direct impact of your fundraising on patient care and services.
- You want a hands-on role where you can shape systems, processes and long-term plans.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning the individual giving and community fundraising strategy and annual plan.
- Designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention programmes (welcome journeys, regular giving, renewal campaigns).
- Creating and managing a high-quality stewardship programme: personalised communications, events and impact reporting.
- Working with the Community Fundraising Lead to recruit, support and mobilise volunteers and community fundraisers; coordinating local events and activities.
- Working with Communications to produce campaign materials, stories and digital content.
- Managing donor records, segmentation and reporting in the CRM; monitoring performance against targets.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in individual giving or equivalent (3+ years).
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging donors, volunteers and local businesses.
- Track record of developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship activity.
- Good project management, organisation and ability to work independently across competing priorities.
- Experience with CRM systems and data-led decision-making.
- A values-led approach, excellent written communication and attention to detail.
Why join us?
- A meaningful role where your work directly improves care and support for local people and families in rural Northumberland.
- Opportunity to lead a strategic post and make a tangible, long-term impact.
- Opportunities for professional development and to shape fundraising practice.
- Local travel to connect with supporters and community partners.
Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.
Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Closing date: 9 March
Interviews: w/c 16 March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has won the Communiqué Award 2025 for Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships, the PEMA 2025 winner for Excellence in in Collaboration Educating Patients and has been shortlisted for both Third Sector Awards and Charitytimes Awards 2025.
Ready to drive real-world change with your fundraising expertise?
At Prostate Cancer Research, we're making huge strides. Our supporter base has tripled in the last year, our campaigns are making national headlines, and we're investing heavily in growth.
We now need a passionate Individual Giving Manager to help us seize this momentum.
This is a chance to build something new with us. Working as a key strategic partner to the Head of Individual Giving, you will be the operational powerhouse behind our fundraising programme. You will take ownership of translating our high-level strategy into action, acting as the primary lead for campaign implementation and tactical delivery. We’re not just looking for someone to run campaigns; we're looking for an innovator who will test, learn, and lead us into new territories.
Your Mission:
• Take ownership of the delivery strategic individual giving activity across paid social, email, offline appeals, and new channels.
• Holistic Stewardship: Design and execute engaging supporter journeys—both bespoke and automated— that maximise conversion and long-term value.
• Performance Culture: Analyse performance, share insights, and drive a results-focused fundraising culture across the team.
Why Join Us?
• Impact: This is a new role with the potential to shape the future of our individual giving.
• Growth: We are committed to your professional development within a supportive team.
• Benefits: We value our people. Enjoy flexible working, private BUPA healthcare, a competitive pension, and more.
If you're an ambitious fundraiser who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to fight prostate cancer, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Implementation (Online & Offline)
• Key operational lead, deputising for the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies, taking responsibility for the planning and delivery of campaigns and activity across channels and supporter journeys.
• Develop and implement activity to attract new supporters through an integrated mix of channels, including social platforms (paid and unpaid), search engine advertising, email marketing, and offline appeals.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including creative, fundraising, and digital marketing agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery and ROI.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns where ultimate conversion may occur via traditional channels such as telephone or mail, taking a holistic approach to acquire and convert new supporters.
• Analyse metrics and data, reporting on KPIs, budget, and spend. Work to constantly test and optimise campaigns to exceed targets and improve return on investment.
• Support forecasting and budget planning on marketing activities within the IG budget.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring our fundraising efforts remain innovative and effective.
Stewardship, Content & Operations
• Develop and deliver personalised relationship-building communications and initiatives that recognise supporter loyalty and deepen their connection to the impact of their support.
• Oversee the operational delivery of supporter communications, including the development of processes for bespoke and workflow-delivered thanking and nurturing.
• Create and optimise content, sometimes cross team and directly with our incredible patients and supporters.
• Build journeys that maximise conversions and build loyalty. This includes high-quality creative fundraising writing, concepting, and messaging development.
• Ensure all supporters are thanked and updated in an appropriate and timely manner, working with the team to ensure coverage and that all interactions are in line with our supporter promise.
• Cultivate deeper engagement with supporters beyond transactional interactions, explore opportunities for meaningful dialogue and a sense of community.
Collaboration & Cross-Selling
• Work with the wider PCR team to maximise opportunities for fundraising and patient impact, specifically leading on cross-selling meaningful cash and support propositions to other audiences (e.g., events participants, community fundraisers, and campaigners).
• Work with Agile principles in mind, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to plan and deliver high-quality work.
• Build key relationships across teams within and outside Public Fundraising to achieve successful fundraising outcomes.
• As required, represent PCR externally, promoting our work and building long-term relationships with stakeholders.
Database and Compliance
• Develop your existing experience and affinity for supporter data to improve outcomes for supporters.
• Hold a very good working knowledge of key aspects of data protection law including GDPR and PECR, as well as the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Work with our tools and seek to improve knowledge and use of these, including Access CRM, Fundraise Up, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Wordpress and MailChimp.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
• Fundraising Expertise: Proven experience in an Individual Giving role(s) with a track record of managing both digital acquisition and offline appeals (direct mail/telemarketing) for a charity or social cause, as well as significant experience in retention, marketing communications, supporter services.
• Agency Management: Experience managing creative, fundraising and digital marketing agencies, to deliver a variety of campaigns or activities across multiple channels.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise setting up and managing campaigns in Meta Business Suite, Google paid advertising, and email marketing platforms like Mailchimp.
• Strategic Thinking: Evidence of leading successful integrated campaigns resulting in significant income or lead generation.
• Audience development: Led development of successful new propositions for cross-selling across existing audiences.
• Creative Skills: The ability to motivate and inspire audiences through content and creative writing and storytelling for various channels.
• Financial Acumen: The ability to monitor and manage income and expenditure against targets as well as forecast and report on campaigns across all channels.
• Supporter Experience: A strong desire to provide excellent supporter experience and customer journeys to everyone who encounters PCR.
• Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative and innovative mindset with a desire to test, learn, and work with stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Agile Working: Experience working within Agile project management frameworks would be beneficial.
• Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of WordPress website optimisation and plugins, or a strong desire to learn.
• Passion: A strong belief in the work we do at PCR, and a demonstrable desire to improve outcomes for patients through our work in fundraising.
How to apply?
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online via Teams, and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in London. There may be a test and a question to prepare for in advance of either interview stage should your application be taken forward.
For more information about the role, please contact our Head of Individual Giving, Tom Treasure for an informal chat (contact details can be found in the full job description).
For more information about our orindganisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a practical, hands-on leadership role at the heart of Richmond CVS’s work with local charities and community groups. The postholder will lead our support to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across the borough – helping them to grow stronger and more sustainable.
The main focus of the role is to strengthen the fundraising skills and income generation of local organisations, alongside providing high-quality advice on governance, planning and strategy. The role requires curiosity, creativity and strong problem-solving skills to help organisations find practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Richmond CVS already works with a range of experienced consultants and trainers and has an established suite of training resources. The postholder is not expected to be an expert in every aspect of charity management. A key part of the role is to coordinate and facilitate this support, drawing on specialist expertise where needed, while providing direct advice particularly in relation to fundraising and the fundamentals of good governance.
Working with a small, passionate team, you will deliver support, facilitate learning and manage projects that make a real difference to grassroots groups.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Support
· Provide practical tailored advice and support to VCSE organisations on governance, fundraising, income generation, and strategic planning.
· Help groups to identify funding opportunities and develop strong, realistic funding applications
· Support organisations to become more sustainable and resilient
· Develop clear resources, toolkits and guidance
· Ensure all support is inclusive and accessible
Training & Events
· Oversee and coordinate a high-quality programme of training and learning opportunities
· Work with an established network of external trainers and consultants to deliver specialist training
· Facilitate meetings, workshops and network events where appropriate
· Develop new learning opportunities based on emerging needs
· Maintain and develop existing Richmond CVS training materials and resources
· Promote peer learning and collaboration across the sector
Project & Programme Management
· Lead and manage capacity building projects from start to finish
· Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed outcomes
· Monitor and evaluate impact and produce reports for funders
· Oversee external consultants and specialist support ensuring quality and consistency
· Identify opportunities for new funded projects
Leadership & Team Management
· Lead and support a small, committed team
· Coordinate workplans and priorities
· Provide supervision, support and development for staff
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
· Build strong working relationships with Richmond Council, the NHS and other partners
· Represent Richmond CVS at meetings and networks
· Facilitate networking and collaboration across the VCSE sector
· Encourage digital skills and innovation across the sector
Income Generation & Operations
· Lead on income generation for capacity building work
· Contribute to funding bids and proposals
· Support budget planning and financial monitoring
· Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
Experience & Knowledge
· Significant experience of working within the VCSE sector
· Strong practical experience of fundraising and bid writing
· Experience of helping organisations improve income generation and sustainability
· Experience of managing or supervising staff or volunteers
· Experience of developing, coordinating or facilitating training and learning opportunities
· Good understanding of the principles of charity governance and good management practice
· Confidence in using digital tools to support organisations
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach
· Curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding organisational needs
· Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
· Ability to recognise when specialist expertise is needed and work effectively with external trainers and consultants
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable Criteria
· Knowledge of the Richmond upon Thames VCSE sector
· Experience of working with local authorities or the NHS
· Experience of grant assessment or management
· Understanding of charity law
· Experience of hybrid working environments and flexible team management
· Relevant qualification in fundraising, charity or project management
Personal Qualities
· Curious and keen to learn
· Resourceful and solution-focused
· Approachable and supportive
· Passionate about the VCSE sector
· Flexible and willing to get involved where needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Senior Early Diagnosis Programme Manager
The Senior Early Diagnosis Programme Manager is a key role as we develop and evolve our early diagnosis programmes at Bowel Cancer UK. The role will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity’s awareness and engagement programmes and the new Bowel Towns programme. This role will manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering programmes that improve cancer awareness, empower communities, and drive earlier diagnosis.
In addition, as the charity’s services lead for Northern Ireland (NI), the post holder will build high-impact partnerships and develop a regional plan to enhance awareness, early detection, and support for people affected by cancer. You’ll work closely with the Head of Services and Support to ensure our early diagnosis services are impactful, inclusive, and evidence-based.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
The Head of External Relations leads strategic engagement and influencing activities to ensure hunger and hardship remain a priority for key external audiences, to build the breadth and depth of support needed to help end the need for food banks. This role engages and influences target stakeholders in government, business, civil society and faith communities to prioritise hunger and hardship in their decisions and actions.
This role is part of Trussell’s Prioritising Hunger and Hardship programme, the goal of which is to keep hunger and hardship at the forefront of conversations and decision making – both amongst the public and key individuals and organisations relevant to our cause. This role is focused on the successful delivery of the overall programme outcomes, contributing to the fulfilment of our long-term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Leading the organisation’s external influencing strategy to shape key conversations, decisions, and activities among target audiences to ensure hunger and hardship remain a national priority. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation focused on influencing and advocacy with relevant stakeholders (e.g. policymakers, advice sector, local authorities).
· Develop and maintain high-impact senior relationships with key parliamentarians, civil servants, faith leaders, youth organisations, the wider charitable food sector and other partners to build strategic support and unlock change.
· Oversee targeted engagement programmes that deepen collaboration with, and activate, key stakeholders and organisations to build and amplify the long-term wide-ranging support needed to end the need for food banks – including youth and wider civil society organisations, charitable food providers and faith communities.
· Shape and support coalitions that align around shared priorities, build a unified narrative, and strengthen the collective voice of organisations working to support people facing hunger and hardship.
· Act as an external spokesperson representing the organisation in media, at external events and high-level meetings and through written commentary.
· Provide team leadership, direction, support and line management. This will include regular 1:1s and reviews to ensure object and targets are met.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Proven track record of developing and delivering successful influencing strategies, focused on wide-ranging and high-profile external audiences
· Extensive experience in senior stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and influencing with impact across a wide range of partners, including a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and policy processes
· An understanding and appreciation for faith communities, particularly the role churches play in mobilising communities to end the need for food banks
· Knowledge of issues related to hunger and hardship, with an ability to translate complex policy into accessible messaging
Behaviours and competencies:
· Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and respond to changing political and social environments
· Role model inclusive behaviour, values and leadership including empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performing organisation, combining problem-solving with collaborative interpersonal skills
· Effective communications and influencing skills: diplomatic, builds rapport, accessible and audience-appropriate presentation, and highly persuasive
Key Stakeholders
· Programme Leadership Team, particularly Heads withing Prioritising Hunger and Hardship (Head of Programme, Communications, and Research)
· Key influencing stakeholders within Making Social Security Work, Sustainable Holistic Advice, and Supportive Communities programmes (including Heads of Policy, Advice Advocacy, Community Building, and Community Design)
· Senior Audience messaging specialist (in programme)
· Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leads
· Assistant Director of Income Generation
· UK parliamentarians and officials
· Senior sector partners
· Senior Church leaders
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programme Operations
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role can be based in London, United Kingdom, Abuja, Nigeria or Kigali, Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
- UK: £68,000 - £74,000 per year with excellent benefits.
- Nigeria: NGN 64,968,462 – NGN 90,955,847 per year with excellent benefits.
- Rwanda: RWF 73,661,730- RWF 89,738,798 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the Team
The Programme Operations team sits within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), operating in 17 countries in Africa and Asia. The team is a diverse and motivated group of 14+ people made up of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER), project design and management, and programme systems specialists. They support global operational excellence, PMER, risk management, donor compliance and performance assurance across WaterAid UK’s country and regional programmes. Working in partnership with regional and country leadership teams, the function provides technical oversight, systems development and operational support to strengthen programme delivery and organisational accountability.
About the Role
The Head of Programme Operations leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WaterAid’s international programme operations framework. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across programme operations, business management, systems, risk and compliance.
Key responsibilities include overseeing IPD business management processes, supporting financial planning and performance reporting, acting as a delegated focal point for operational risk, and providing senior troubleshooting support on complex operational and management challenges.
The role works in close partnership with Programme Funding to ensure operational readiness for new donor opportunities and effective grant start-up and close-out. It also leads operational assurance processes, strengthens compliance with donor and organisational requirements, and supports capacity strengthening across regional and country teams.
In this role, you will:
- Provide Programme Operations Leadership
- Lead IPD Business Management and Support
- Drive Collaboration, Risk and Performance
- Oversee Systems, Compliance and Assurance
- Lead Capacity Strengthening and Support
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in managing or overseeing large scale international programme operations in the INGO or development sector.
- Strong understanding of operational systems (finance, procurement, logistics, compliance) in multi country environments.
- Excellent relevant IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), but specifically relevant data systems that support high quality planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive organisational change collaboratively.
- Experience working in complex matrix structures across multiple cultures.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and systems thinking capabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance and grant management processes.
- Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Desirable:
- Experience in WASH, public health or community development sectors.
- Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding portfolios.
- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity with WaterAid UK’s operating model and countries of operation.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 3rd March 2026.
How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are
determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of hospice care in our region.
We are seeking an experienced fundraising leader to join St Elizabeth Hospice at an exciting moment of growth and transformation. As Senior Public Fundraising Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across our Events and Community Fundraising portfolio, leading high-performing teams to deliver ambitious income targets, exceptional supporter experiences, and inspiring public campaigns.
You will oversee flagship events, community fundraising activity, and public engagement campaigns, driving innovation, operational excellence, and strong supporter stewardship. You will guide planning across public fundraising, strengthen supporter journeys, and develop new opportunities for income growth.
The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant developments in the hospice’s history, the creation of the new hospice in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal and Associate Director of Fundraising, you will help shape public engagement and community participation in this once-in-a-generation project.
As a senior member of the fundraising leadership team, the post holder will deputise for the Associate Director of Fundraising when required, supporting strategic decision-making and cross-department collaboration.
At St Elizabeth Hospice, we believe that every moment matters. We’re a local, independent charity, dedicated to improving the lives of people in Ipswich, East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney who are facing progressive or life-limiting illness.
Since 1989, we’ve been at the heart of our community, providing compassionate care, easing pain, and helping people and their families find comfort, dignity, and meaning through some of life’s most challenging moments. Last year alone, we supported over 4,000 patients and their loved ones.
St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ellie Main, Associate Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
We kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £46,587 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Whilst we work flexibly, because we work with decision makers in Westminster, there will be an expectation that you can travel to central London at short notice if required. You will also be expected to come into the office at least one day a week.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Permanent. Full time role - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Healthcare plan
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday 23 February 2026
Interview dates: First interviews to take place week commencing 2 March - exact dates to be confirmed.
Second interviews to take place week commencing 9 March - exact dates to be confirmed.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
This exciting role in our award-winning External Affairs department will work across policy and public affairs work in England. You will fight for the hospice sector and people who need their support, helping us to create a country where no one misses out on the care they need at the end of their lives.
This is a significant time for hospice and end of life care.
Hospices across the UK are in the worst financial situation they have faced for 20 years. The funding crisis means hospices are cutting services and making redundancies.
Our campaigning efforts have recently led to £125m in short term funding for the hospice sector and a commitment to a Modern Service Framework for palliative care and end of life care. As well as a spotlight on hospices in the 10 year health plan and unprecedented parliamentary scrutiny of the way hospices are funded.
The momentum around palliative care and hospices mean there is no shortage of opportunities to influence the policy and political agenda.
We have strong influence in Parliament and have built significant interest in hospice care among policymakers. We are an important voice in the conversation around Assisted Dying, which will have a significant impact on palliative and end of life care.
With this momentum and opportunity, we are looking for a talented and committed Policy and Public Affairs Manager to help us shape the future of palliative and end of life care.
We are looking for a proactive and driven policy and public affairs professional. You will be curious about how best to improve people’s experiences of death, dying and bereavement and strengthen the contribution of the hospice sector to this.
You will have excellent influencing and communication skills and sharp instinctsthat enable you to quickly understand and analyse the impact of external developments. As well as a collaborative mindset and commitment to building coalitions to maximise our impact.
You will provide leadership but must also be willing to pitch in at all levels to get things done. Excellent project management skills will mean you can identify where our resource is best spent and how to delegate tasks.
This is your chance to play a key role in creating a country where no one misses out on the care they need at the end of their lives.
More information is available in candidate information pack (available on our website to download)
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



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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!
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you;
This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as Helpline and Support Officer at Muscular Dystrophy UK’s and provide tailored advice and practical support to individuals and families affected by muscle-wasting and weakening conditions.
This is a new, 12months fixed term, full-time position that has been created to strengthen the delivery of key services, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall experience for those we support as we deliver our new strategy.
The Helpline and Support Officer role sits within the Services and Support Directorate and provides tailored advice and practical support to individuals and families living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions from the point of diagnosis and beyond.
You'll support people to navigate the UK’s health, social care and welfare systems, enabling access to the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to.
You'll be involved in informal advocacy, helping service users communicate their needs to overcome barriers; while ensuring they receive high-quality and ongoing support throughout their journey.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: Head Office, London SE1 (with flexibility for hybrid working)
Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Interview dates: NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
Corporate Parnterships Manager
We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on developing corporate partnerships and will also support our Campaign Board and major donor activity.
First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable setting up new systems and processes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and the Director. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser and communicator looking for the next step in their career. Someone who thrives on strategy, storytelling, and social impact.
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Permanent.
Salary: £40K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events for two days per week on average. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


We are looking for an experienced parks, heritage or cultural attraction professional to provide project management expertise on the prioritisation, planning, development, and delivery of a range of capital projects as part of the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park.
You will have a strong understanding of heritage sites, buildings and landscape, particularly in relation to design, construction and conservation, visitor experience, and accessibility.
New projects will likely include the refurbishment of historic venues such as the Concert Platform, Museum and future phases of the Subway restoration alongside exciting new capital developments aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.
Working closely with the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, trustees and the London Borough of Bromley’s Regeneration Team, you will ensure that all capital investment is protected, delivered to a high standard and achieves value for money, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance and maintenance is integrated and managed effectively by the park management team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Head of Supporter Data Insights and Selections
Directorate: Engagement and Fundraising
Team/Department (if specific): Public Engagement
Date Written/ Amended: September 2025
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children by fighting for every childhood.
To carry out its charitable work, the NSPCC relies on the fundraising support of
people across the UK for 90% of its annual income. Within fundraising, our aim is
to provide maximum resources for the NSPCC. We aim to provide the best possible
supporter experience, building long-term relationships to create an experience
which is different, better and more rewarding than that of supporting any other
charity.
The Public Engagement team is responsible for developing and delivering the
strategy that will drive significant, long-term income growth by inspiring and
engaging public audiences to support the work of the NSPCC.
This will be achieved through integrated, audience-led, multi-channel marketing
approaches, including; mass participation, individual giving, and campaigns that
generate sustainable funding aligned to the NSPCC’s strategic priorities.
Alongside income generation, the team plays a vital role in increasing public
understanding of abuse and neglect and building advocacy.
The Associate Head of Supporter Data Insight and Selections is a key
member of the Public Engagement leadership team who will lead the
development and delivery of insightful supporter data reporting and analysis,
working closely with Operations and philanthropy and partnership teams to
identify business challenges, commission, develop and analyse data sets that
directly improve fundraising outcomes. The role will also be responsible for
managing our vital data selections team, who ensure the right supporters are
receiving appropriate communications.
The team will foster a high-performing, results-driven culture that values
collaboration, innovation, and integration. By focusing on excellent supporter
relationship management and purposeful engagement, it will deliver long-term,
sustainable impact to support the NSPCC’s mission.
This will be a pivotal role in driving supporter insight driven change in
Fundraising at the NSPCC.Job purpose
• Strategy and Planning: Use your experience of leading data and analysis to
establish a high performing team who design, deliver and analyse information
that informs our strategic direction
• Delivery: Lead on the identification, development and delivery of analysis
and reporting outputs across Engagement and Fundraising, working closely
with multiple senior stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.
Key relationships - Internal
Reporting to the Head of Audience Engagement and Campaign Planning in
Engagement and Fundraising
Direct Management of 4 staff and a total team size of 7
Works closely with Technology teams providing data engineering solutions
and expert PowerBI leadership
Works closely with the Operations Team, and other Senior Business
Stakeholders
Works closely with Head of Planning, Compliance and Business
Management
Key relationships - External
- Data, insight and analysis networks
- External suppliers of commissioned insight
Main duties and responsibilities
• Develop and lead the Supporter Data Insights and Selections team
• Work with leaders in Engagement and Fundraising to develop and drive the
strategic direction for Supporter Insight, data analysis and data selections
across the NSPCC.
• Build a productive partnership with the PowerBI development hub in
Technology, utilising their semantic models and complex reporting, and
taking on tools they have developed.• Initiate and oversee the development of data driven insight, analysis and
reporting across multiple teams, campaigns and products in the directorate,
ensuring best practice is being adopted and that there are appropriate levels
of quality assurance.
• Deliver via appropriate tools to bring data owners closer to their own data,
such as (but not limited to) provision of Power BI reporting
• Lead on the commissioning and acquisition of appropriate external data to
benchmark our business performance and inform strategic decision making
• Work closely with the Planning and Business Management Team to meet KPI
and other business reporting needs
• Proactively work with Data engineering and the Power BI hub in Technology
Responsibilities for all Staff within Engagement and Fundraising
• To update databases and supporter information systems on a
regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC
policy and procedures.
• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings
• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.
• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the
demonstration of the NSPCC’s values.
• To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSPPC data
protection regulations and to ensure currency of changing GDPR
regulations.
• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support
the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
• To be pro-active in identifying ways to improve personal and team
performance
• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and
comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to
end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service
developments and general NSPCC news.Person specification
• Proven effective development and delivery of strategic data initiatives and
harnessing outcomes to drive business change, and to manage multiple
initiatives as a programme
• Experience of working closely with leaders to define and deliver against data
needs that drive business impact
• Experience of reviewing the effectiveness of business-as-usual activity and
ongoing strategies using data and insight
• Experience in managing and leading data analyst and/or reporting teams and
providing technical and development support to more junior data analysts
• Experience and strong understanding of a range of data analysis techniques
and toolsets
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills and the ability to simplify
technical language for non-technical colleagues
About you
Are you a confident digital leader with a passion for driving impact through digital channels? Do you have a knack for asking good questions that help people get to the heart of what they’re trying to achieve? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for a Digital Reach and Marketing manager to help us achieve our ambitious reach, acquisition and income growth targets.
About the role
This is a new role and exciting opportunity to help shape our digital channels and communities.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Digital, digital marketing team and key stakeholders across the organisation to bring our strategic brand to life and help us achieve our aim of getting Myeloma UK in front of anyone impacted by myeloma.
You’ll lead our digital team to increase our reach and engagement and build trust and loyalty with our online communities.
You’ll also act as a trusted planning partner to teams across the organisation to help them develop marketing plans that best help them achieve their goals and translate their work into effective digital content.
While the digital team works hybrid in Edinburgh, we will consider remote working (with some visits to Edinburgh) for the right person.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close at midnight on 22 February 2026. Interviews will be held 26 and 27 February.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Have you got a head for data and a heart for storytelling?
As our Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you’ll lead the growth of single and regular donations, develop supporter journeys, and strengthen our legacy giving programme.
You’ll be confident using CRM data and analysis to inform strategy, and you’ll enjoy creating compelling fundraising content from email journeys to campaign appeals, that motivates supporters to give.
With significant income growth over the past two years and ambitious plans for the future, this is an exciting time to join Homeless Oxfordshire’s Fundraising and Communications team. Your work will play a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
About The Job:
This is a vital role in delivering our fundraising strategy and goals. The role holder will be responsible for raising income from individuals and legacies and increasing the volume and value of our supporter relationships, engaging new audiences and driving sustainable income growth. We will also trust the role holder to deliver fantastic supporter journeys and supporter experiences and contribute to the overall implementation of the Fundraising Team’s objectives.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
Income Generation
· Lead on raising income to an agreed target, through acquisition, development and retention of individuals and legacy pledgers, as agreed with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Strategy
· Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to build and deliver a highly effective, sustainable, audience-centred public fundraising and supporter experience plan.
· Engage in market and supporter insight to inform decision-making and development of new activity/products.
· Develop a good understanding of our supporter base, their motivations and behaviours. Use our CRM database (Raisers’ Edge NXT) and data analysis and insights to inform the development of new fundraising campaigns and products.
· Take the lead role in the development of effective supporter journeys, working with the Community Fundraising Team to convert community fundraisers and events participants into regular donors.
· Lead the design and delivery of individual giving campaigns (including the Christmas campaign), using direct mail, digital marketing and advertisements to drive supporter acquisition and retention.
· Develop and design our legacy programme, working with Farewill and local law firms to encourage supporters to include Homeless Oxfordshire in their will.
· Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop and deliver a mid-level giving programme, driving the major donor pipeline and effectively stewarding donors giving at the £300-£1,000 level.
Operational Delivery
· Be responsible for the setting and managing of budgets, targets and KPIs. Report on progress, trends and take action when required. Analyse results and evaluate activity to inform future plans.
· Act as the lead-user for Raisers’ Edge, supervise the Data Administrator to ensure accurate data entry and reconciliation, and support the team with reporting and data analysis.
· Work collaboratively to ensure that all income generation activity is integrated and opportunities for cross-team working are maximised.
· Develop processes that enhance the team’s capacity, efficiency, and ensure effective fundraising.
· Manage external partners and agencies involved in fundraising delivery, ensuring due diligence, high quality and effectiveness.
· Ensure the highest standard of supporter experience in order to make the most of every interaction.
· Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all areas of the public fundraising portfolio, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Data Protection and Gift Aid. Model best practice and coach team member as required.
Leadership
· Line manage the Data Administrator, supporting them on reconciliation, data entry and gift processing.
· Provide management information for SMT and the Board of Trustees as requested and attending meetings when required.
· Build positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
· Represent the charity at external meetings as and when required.
· Engage with the wider charity sector, learning from peers and sharing best practice.
General Duties:
· Compliance with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.
· Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
· Contribute to the work of the broader team.
· Responsible for the effective use of financial and other resources.
· Be prepared to work evenings and weekends, as the job reasonably demands.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on Indeed or our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 16th February 2026.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Purpose
The Head of People & Culture ensures that Citizens UK has the people, organisational capacity and enabling culture required to deliver its mission of building people power and strengthening civil society. The role plays a central part in securing a workforce that is capable, motivated and aligned with Citizens UK’s values, enabling the organisation to build strong alliances, support local leadership and achieve lasting social change.
Working as part of the senior leadership team, and under the direction of the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, the role strengthens organisational effectiveness by embedding fair, inclusive and well-governed people practices. Through sound employment frameworks, statutory compliance and a culture that supports engagement, performance and wellbeing, the Head of People & Culture safeguards Citizens UK’s resilience, reputation and ability to deliver impact at scale.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Head of People & Culture for Citizens UK, reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, your main responsibilities will include:
People & Culture Strategy
Ensure Citizens UK has the people, capability and organisational shape required to deliver its mission and sustain impact over time.
· Analyse organisational strategy, change priorities and external context to identify their implications for people, capability, structure and ways of working.
· Carry out workforce planning to assess current and future capacity and capability, identifying gaps, risks and realistic options to address them.
· Develop, maintain and refresh the People & Culture strategy so it responds directly to organisational needs and provides clear priorities for action.
· Provide expert people and culture advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, informing strategic discussions, trade-offs and decisions.
Talent Management
Develop and implement talent management processes that ensure Citizens UK attracts, retains and sustains the people needed to deliver its work.
· Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding to bring in people who can perform effectively in their roles and are aligned with Citizens UK’s values.
· Develop and maintain retention approaches focused on the key drivers of retention, including meaningful work, effective management, development opportunities, wellbeing, inclusion and fair treatment.
· Identify critical roles and critical talent and put in place practical succession and risk-mitigation plans, including knowledge transfer, handover planning and interim cover where needed.
· Monitor employee experience across the employment lifecycle, using insight from feedback and people data to improve people practices and ways of working.
Performance, Leadership & Capability
Strengthen organisational effectiveness by enabling teams to perform well, grow in capability and contribute consistently to shared goals.
· Maintain and operate performance management processes, including objective setting, regular feedback and reviews, ensuring that staff are clear on expectations and accountable for results.
· Support managers to address performance issues constructively by clarifying expectations, strengthening feedback, building capability and resolving barriers to effective performance.
· Coordinate and deliver learning and development activity that supports managers and staff to build skills, leadership capability and confidence in their roles.
Organisational Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing
Foster a working environment where people feel engaged, supported and able to do their best work together.
· Promote Citizens UK’s values in everyday people practices, supporting managers to translate values into consistent behaviours, decision-making and ways of working.
· Design and operate staff engagement and feedback mechanisms, ensuring staff voice is heard, themes are analysed, and practical actions are taken in response.
· Develop and maintain wellbeing approaches that support psychological safety, healthy workload management, early resolution of concerns and sustainable working practices.
· Support constructive relationships with the Trade Union and enable effective consultation and dialogue on people-related matters.
EDI & Safeguarding
Ensure Citizens UK is equitable, inclusive and safe for all by embedding fairness, care and accountability into how the organisation operates.
· Develop and implement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion priorities, using clear measures to monitor progress, identify gaps and support accountability across the organisation.
· Embed EDI considerations into recruitment, progression, policy development and everyday people decisions, working closely with relevant colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.
· Act as the People & Culture lead for safeguarding, ensuring responsibilities are clear, processes are understood, and concerns are handled appropriately, sensitively and in line with agreed procedures.
· Support managers and leaders to recognise and address inclusion or safeguarding issues early, escalating concerns where required and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure Citizens UK has a clear, effective and trusted people governance framework that supports lawful decision-making, fair treatment and organisational confidence.
· Develop, review and maintain People & Culture policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant, values-aligned and understood by managers and staff.
· Provide day-to-day advice and guidance on people-related risk and compliance, identifying emerging issues early and supporting proportionate, lawful responses.
· Manage disciplinary, grievance and other formal employment processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, appropriate documentation and timely resolution.
Systems & HR Operations
Ensure the efficient, reliable and compliant administration of people processes and systems.
· Operate and maintain HR systems, payroll processes and core people administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
· Review and improve people processes to reduce duplication, minimise manual work and improve efficiency, making best use of available technology and automation.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date people records and data, ensuring information is accessible, secure and fit for reporting, audit and operational needs.
Functional Leadership & Resource Management
Build and manage CUK’s People & Culture function, ensuring that staff and resources contribute effectively to achievement of CUK’s mission.
· Plan, prioritise and sequence People & Culture work to ensure available capacity is focused on the organisation’s most important people risks and priorities.
· Manage the People & Culture budget, including payroll, monitoring spend and applying value-for-money principles in line with organisational policies.
· Manage People & Culture staff and outsourced service providers utilising an engaging leadership style to support effective delivery of expectations.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Qualifications
· (E) CIPD qualification (Level 7) or equivalent senior-level professional experience in People / HR leadership
· (D) Degree or equivalent qualification in human resources, organisational development, management or a related field
Experience
· (E) Significant experience in a senior People / HR role, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or values-driven organisation
· (E) Experience of leading and delivering people and culture priorities in complex, mission-led organisations
· (E) Experience of advising Executive and Board-level stakeholders on people, culture, governance and risk matters
· (E) Experience of operating as a senior, hands-on HR generalist, covering strategy, policy, employee relations and operational delivery
· (E) Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and organisational change
· (D) Experience of working with trade unions or staff representative bodies
Key skills and knowledge
· (E) Strong generalist HR expertise across employment law, compliance, safeguarding, performance management and people governance
· (E) Proven ability to design and implement practical people processes that support performance, inclusion and wellbeing
· (E) Strong coaching capability, with the ability to support managers to address performance, capability and behavioural issues constructively
· (E) Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with judgement, fairness and confidence
· (E) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear advice and recommendations to senior leaders and boards
· (D) Knowledge of HR systems, people data and process improvement to support efficient delivery
Personal qualities & values
· (E) Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and the values and mission of Citizens UK
· (E) Values-led and relational leadership style, combining empathy, integrity and pragmatism
· (E) Resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
· (E) Comfortable working within an accountable team culture, open to feedback, reflective practice and continuous improvement
· (D) Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel when required to support organisational priorities
First round interviews to be held on W/C 16 March 2026
Second round interviews to be held on W/C 23 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.