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We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner to join us at Battersea. This role business partners with our Operations, Intake & Rehoming, Volunteering, Animal Welfare and Clinic teams. The postholder will build collaborative relationships with leaders and managers to drive change and create positive impact for teams and individuals through a range of people practices and interventions.
The role of the HRBP is to critically question information and evaluate it to make judgements and decisions that mitigate people risks. We are looking for someone to consistently role model professional principles, behaviours and values, collaborating with colleagues and providing insights and guidance to co-create solutions that help business areas to achieve their plans and positively impact on the employee experience.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 23rd May 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 2nd June 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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We are looking for a Communications and Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the dynamic communications team at London's historic food market. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of Borough Market's communications function in a hands-on and creative role which directly shapes how people see and feel about the most famous market in the UK.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the key focus of this role is to develop and manage Borough Market's social media and communications functions to enhance the Trust's overall reputation and build support for the Market's corporate and societal aims, in addition to working alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing to support generalist communications activity.
Interim Communications and Social Media Manager
Contract: One-year fixed term maternity cover contract
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid based between Borough Market and home with ideally three days per week on site, potentially two
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 2nd June
Core responsibilities within your role will be to:
- Develop, manage and execute BM's organic social plans to help to deliver BM's purpose and key messages to customers and audiences
- Deliver social and traditional PR content and influencer marketing to communicate the Market's key messages
- Manage and implement the Market's social media and communications activities in line with the Trust's strategic plan
- Manage external filming requests and report internally on press and social media coverage
- Develop and manage collaborative and partnership working arrangements with a wide range of external stakeholders; ensuring BM's purpose and aims are communicated effectively and consistently to influencers, supporters and the media
- Manage relationships with relevant agencies including social media and content creation
- Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in the development of a communications strategy and purpose in line with the Market's 2030 Strategy ensuring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all outputs
- Support the Head of Communications and Marketing in the execution of the corporate and crisis communications strategy
- Support the Marketing and Events Manager to develop an external and internal events programme to assist in the delivery of the BM's societal and charitable aims for visitors, traders, tenants and staff
- Champion the Borough Market brand including across all social media channels
- Support the Board and Senior Management team (SMT) to build the organisation's brand and values
- Deputise for the Head of Communications and Marketing as required
- Provide guidance and advice to SMT on social media issues
You will need to be a talented and creative social media expert who can help cultivate a thriving culture of engagement across the Market's community of staff, traders and visitors. You will be a team player collaborating with the wider team on creating engaging content to ensure that Borough Market's story is as visible to priority audiences as possible.
Applicants will need to have a strong social media background and creative digital skills. Experience in a similar role or environment as well as outstanding communications skills, a self-starter approach and a keen interest in food and drink are essential.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience of working in a PR and social media role with strong creative flair
- Up to date knowledge of all current social media channels for consumer and business audiences
- Extensive social media management experience including experience of working with influencers
- Ability to create and edit persuasive and compelling copy
- Ability to brief external creative resources as well as to film, photograph, and edit required content
- Engagement and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of proactively handling of press and media requests
- Solid skills across social media software including video editing and design software such as Adobe and Canva
- A demonstrable passion for and knowledge of the good food sector and sustainable production is extremely desirable and would be a considerable advantage within the role
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Role overview:
A pivotal senior position within the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, this role works closely with the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to lead key fundraising initiatives and stewardship efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, staff development, and performance management, as well as contributing to strategic planning and budget oversight. The role also leads the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and ensures external suppliers meet agreed service levels. The role will line manage two team members, take on broader leadership responsibilities within the department, and actively promote legacy giving across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to shape and implement the overarching strategy and budget, with a key focus on expanding the supporter pipeline, increasing In Memory donations, and safeguarding long-term Legacy income.
- Offer expert advice and strategic input to design integrated, personalised supporter journeys that prioritise exceptional supporter experiences, drawing on industry best practices and working closely with internal teams and external agency partners.
- Lead the planning and delivery of multi-channel Legacy and In Memory fundraising campaigns—across acquisition and stewardship—including DRTV, press, print, and digital; monitor performance and report progress against defined KPIs and milestones.
Person Specification: - Deep expertise in all areas of Legacy and In-Memory fundraising, underpinned by strong knowledge and hands-on experience within the sector
- Extensive track record of successfully managing multiple campaigns across various channels—meeting and exceeding revenue targets, crafting compelling copy, overseeing third-party suppliers, and using data insights effectively, all while ensuring full regulatory and compliance adherence
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, execution, and management of fundraising strategies
- Proven excellence as a highly organised and effective project manager, capable of leading multiple complex projects simultaneously while prioritising workload efficiently
- Strong financial management capabilities, including experience in budget management, creating spending plans, and delivering accurate financial reporting
- Outstanding leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, as well as effectively managing external partners such as media and digital agencies, and internal service teams
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster strong, collaborative relationships across all organisational levels
What’s on Offer:
- A competitive salary £50-£60k
- A hybrid working pattern, requiring travel into London 2 days per week or remote based is considered
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We are looking for a talented Communications Assistant with organisational, people and coordination skills to join a busy and varied directorate in a professional membership organisation.
The Communications Assistant will be an integral role in the communications directorate, supporting the Director and teams to deliver on ambitious objectives. We’re looking for an organised self-starter with good writing skills, who can turn their hand to event organisation, support with our publications and a variety of communications tasks, as well as offering support to the Communications Director and Heads of Teams.
You’ll be calm, have good administrative skills, adept at plate spinning and able to manage a varied workload, whilst learning huge amounts about communications and customer engagement. You will have demonstratable knowledge, interest, or experience of working within a Communications team, and have strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to effectively plan and manage your own time.
What you’ll do
- Provide admin and communications support to our flagship publications,
- Work on our annual censuses, including data verification and stakeholder engagement
- Support with branding and corporate communications activity
- Help to coordinate and deliver events
- Draft and deliver a range of communications, from website content to briefings.
- Deliver administrative support across the directorate
- Provide excellent customer service to Fellows and members.
What you’ll need
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience or interest of working within a Communications team
- Ability to manage databases, organise meetings effectively and support administratively
- Ability to multitask in a multi-faceted role
- An understanding of how to support senior executives effectively
- Good writing and communication skills
- Great attention to detail
- Flexible and self-motivated
- Able to manage a varied workload
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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We are working with charity wo are looking for an interim Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join their team for a contract role until the end of August,
Key Responsibilities:
Policy:
- The post holder will develop and drive proactive policy and public affairs projects and campaigns in consultation with the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research and the wider team.
- They will manage and develop evidence-based policy briefings and reports to publication standard for internal and external audiences, including colleagues, politicians, and journalists.
- The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will manage and develop responses to consultations, calls for evidence, and inquiries within the charity's area of expertise.
- They will manage and develop the analysis of relevant debates, reports, statistical releases, select committee inquiries, and parliamentary questions, providing updates, briefings, and advice to colleagues as appropriate.
- The role involves managing and producing the analysis and distribution of key statistics and research from internal and external data sources relevant to the charity’s policy aims, working collaboratively with the wider directorate.
- The post holder will work closely with frontline staff and service users to ensure the charity’s policy positions and public affairs priorities are informed by their needs and experiences, collaborating with the wider team to support staff and service user policy engagement.
Public Affairs/Influencing:
- The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will develop and implement strategic influencing plans aligned with the charity’s policy priorities.
- They will develop and manage relationships with Ministers, Members of Parliament, Peers, officials, advisers, and other key stakeholders and strategic partners.
- The post holder will represent the charity at meetings with key stakeholders and sector partners.
- They will present the charity’s policy positions and recommendations at key speaker events, conferences, and briefings when required.
- The role may involve acting as a spokesperson for the charity in the media on relevant issues as required.
Campaigns:
- The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with the Communications & Marketing and Digital Mobilisation & Engagement Teams to identify campaign objectives, develop strategies to achieve these objectives, and support campaigns as appropriate.
- They will provide policy input into organisational campaigns and media strategy.
Person Specification:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in developing policy positions, influencing policy, and achieving change within a relevant social or criminal justice area.
- They should possess experience of working at a strategic level across a wide range of organisations, including government departments, local authorities, and relevant agencies.
- Experience in identifying issues that require policy change and developing influencing strategies and campaigns to achieve change is essential.
- The candidate should have experience in writing briefings for parliamentarians, officials, and colleagues, and drafting submissions to official consultations and inquiries.
- Experience in underpinning public campaigning with lobbying and media activity is desirable.
- The role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
What’s on Offer:
- A day rate of £120-£140 per day PAYE + daily holiday pay.
- Part-time, 3 days per week
- ASAP start date
- Hybrid working pattern, London or remote options.
- 3 month contract
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our webiste.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Title: Advice Services Manager
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP) + other locations if required
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: DBS check will be required
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in an advice role and looking to take the next step in their career to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Advice Services Manager.
The Advice Services Manager will take the lead on BIAS’s day-to-day advice services, managing a small team of welfare and housing advice specialists to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have experience of delivering front-line benefits and/or housing advice, strong people skills and the ability to build good working relationships with staff and clients, along with excellent organisational abilities to ensure that casework and projects are delivered on time.
In 2025, BIAS is expanding its successful Brent-based welfare and housing advice service into Haringey borough. The Advice Services Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to build and develop the new advice service in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal client base.
This role will also involve working with the leadership team to help identify areas for future development and support grant applications and reporting, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.
If you are an experienced advice specialist and are looking to step up but don’t have all the skills required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate as a training and development role.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
Staff management
- Managing a small advice team, ensuring the quality of the advice provided.
- Providing support, supervision and training to staff on the delivery of advice services, ensuring that appropriate advice is provided and casework deadlines are met.
- Ensuring good teamwork and lines of communication between staff and partner organisations.
- Creating a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.
Quality and service delivery
- Leading the welfare advice services in both Brent and Haringey boroughs, and contributing to further expansion.
- Maintaining a small personal caseload (approximately one to two days’ work per week).
- Working with the Operations Manager to ensure that BIAS complies with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.
- Leading on monitoring service delivery, recording outcomes and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Managing all aspects of risk relating to advice delivery, complaints handling, safeguarding and GDPR.
Operational support
- Working with the leadership team as required on operational matters, including planning, strategy for future development and grant applications and reporting.
These are the basic duties required of the Advice Services Manager. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices in Willesden and Haringey[1] but there may be some options for flexible working (i.e. one or two days per week).
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-Friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion in 2025 and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role (detailed in the PDF job description), with supporting examples.
The deadline for applications is 6th June 2025 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
[1] BIAS is currently running its Haringey advice services from the Hornsey Vale Community Centre, with plans to establish a permanent office in Haringey later in 2025.
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Everyone deserves a decent place to live – join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our new Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance, and support people to find a safe, affordable home.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced finance and operations professional, with the energy and drive to lead a team focused on excellent service delivery, continuous improvement and sustainable growth. This is your chance to take charge of a support services team with a real purpose—helping families build a better future through safe and affordable housing.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll take the lead on all financial, compliance, operational and people support activities. This role demands a combination of the hands-on approach needed in a medium-sized charity with the strong people management skills to enable all members of your team to deliver high quality services and to thrive in their roles.
You’ll also be working closely with colleagues across the international Habitat network, so good communication and collaboration skills will be key to success in this role.
Job Title: Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance
Department: Finance, Operations & Compliance
Reports to: National Director/CEO
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: Team of 6, with 3 direct reports (Head of People, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner)
Location: Home-based with regular travel to internal meetings and team events, and occasional travel to our registered office in Slough
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Habitat GB has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively. This has included the integration of a subsidiary entity (GB Homes) into Habitat GB. As a result, the Finance, Operations & Compliance team has been expanded to ensure the right capacity and capability for these crucial functions.
Habitat’s turnover for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 was £3.0m with net assets of £2.5m: for the year ended 30 June 2024, it was £3.5m with assets of £2.1m.
Job Purpose
The Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working to ensure the impact, sustainability, diligence and productivity of the organisation, with a commitment to organisational transformation within the framework of a values-led approach to people and culture.
Taking a lead on all financial, support and compliance activities, the role demands a combination of the hands-on approach needed in a medium-sized charity with the strong people management skills to enable all members of their team to deliver high quality services and to thrive in their roles.
Key responsibilities include:
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All aspects of financial strategy, planning and control.
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Providing oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, people & HR, risk and due diligence.
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Support to fundraising and programmes.
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Being an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
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Co-creating ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
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Leading and managing a team of 6, including 3 direct reports.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy, Planning and Control:
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Accountable for organisational financial strategy, working with senior staff and trustees to ensure multi-year planning, target setting and monitoring in line with Habitat GB’s strategic objectives.
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Accountable for all aspects of financial management and control, including budgeting, reforecasting, treasury management, cashflow, management information, performance and statutory reporting.
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Accountable for the development and continuous improvement of reporting frameworks, including leading regular reviews with Senior Leadership team and providing quantitative and qualitative reports for the Board including clear and accessible narrative analysis.
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Provision of financial management and accounting services, management information, and statutory reporting.
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Lead the organisation of quarterly Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings, in line with the Committee Terms of Reference and in consultation with the Treasurer, and National Director/CEO.
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Responsible for the preparation and submission of annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP and legal requirements and coordinating the external audit exercise and seeing the process through to Board approvals and filing with statutory bodies.
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Lead a positive and collaborative relationship with HFHI Finance teams and ensure that Habitat GB meets its regular reporting requirements.
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Lead Habitat GB’s relationship with relevant external partners, including auditors, bankers, insurers, pension providers, HMRC, Charity Commission and Companies House.
GB Homes Subsidiary Entity:
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Working closely with the National Director/CEO on planning for the future wind-up of the entity, providing all financial management, reporting and compliance resources as required in the interim.
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Working with the Director of Programme Delivery, provide financial resource and support to the management of the former GB Homes asset portfolio, developing appropriate reporting mechanisms that provide data which can be included into the combined budgeting and reporting of Habitat GB
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Accountable for integration and ongoing provision of the operational requirements of the GB Homes subsidiary, including insurance, technology, and communications requirements.
Fundraising & Programmes support:
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Work closely with the Directors of Fundraising & Partnerships, and of Impact & Influence to set ambitious and achievable targets across restricted and unrestricted fundraising, track performance, and ensure high quality forecasting, reporting and budget management.
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Be responsible for the development and oversight of policies, protocols and systems required for restricted fund management which align with Habitat for Humanity International and external donor requirements.
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Work collaboratively across Habitat GB to agree service delivery expectations and ensure the timely provision of relevant inputs from the Finance, Operations & Compliance team across partnership and programme cycles. For example, audit or financial reporting requirements from donors, up to date policies, review of proposal documents, grants and contract agreements.
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Work closely with the Directors of Programme Delivery & Retail to ensure Habitat GB has the specialist knowledge and financial skills relevant to our diverse types of programmes, including a new and growing retail operation, as well as construction project delivery.
Risk Management and Compliance:
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Lead on the development and maintenance of the organisational Risk Register, being responsible for the management and mitigation of financial, regulatory and operational risks and coordinating with others on the reporting and review of other risk areas.
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Ensure Habitat GB is fully compliant and up to date with all its data protection and insurance requirements and has access to appropriate legal and other expert resources where necessary.
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Be responsible for technology infrastructure, hardware and the management of outsourced support services.
People Policies and HR Administration:
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Support the Head of People to deliver a high-quality People and HR service to the organisation and our partners, including efficient HR administration, pension and payroll, people management, safeguarding, strategy and leadership.
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Working closely with the National Director and others, have overall responsibility for the provision of up to date, user-friendly and legally compliant policies and procedures which support an efficient and effective organisational culture and environment.
Leadership & Management:
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Lead a high performing and ambitious team, inspired to implement and grow the strategy and with a core focus on positive impact for Habitat GB’s community and strategic partners through the provisional of excellent functional and subject matter expertise.
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Develop, lead and focus the Finance, Operations & Compliance team, its budget, activities and performance, to ensure the delivery against targets.
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Manage, motivate and develop team members. Ensure regular 1-2-1s are held, set individual objectives, encourage a culture of giving and receiving feedback, where kindness and ambition support the progression of people and plans.
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Set quality standards and meaningful KPIs to encourage ownership and accountability with direct reports, team, and others and effectively monitor progress towards agreed targets.
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Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
Organisational Leadership:
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Support the National Director/CEO in delivering Habitat GB’s strategy and vision, acting as a collaborative and supportive member of a shared leadership team.
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As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, risk and due diligence.
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Be an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
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Co-create ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
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Deputise for the National Director when required and represent HFHGB in external meetings and forums.
Person profile:
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Holder of a relevant professional or accounting qualification: e.g. ACCA or equivalent.
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Expertise in charity sector compliance (FRS102) reporting requirements.
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Expert knowledge of financial strategy, management and reporting, with experience relevant to funding and grants, retail, commercial or construction.
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Proven track record of developing and leading complex financial strategies and supporting teams to deliver high quality functional inputs in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
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Hands-on experience with relevant accounting systems and the ability to quickly learn new systems (Habitat GB uses SUN and SAGE systems).
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Experience working in and leading teams responsible for operational and people related functions.
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Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
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Significant and successful experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
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Understanding and experience of complex organisational change projects, including the ability to support new teams to develop and thrive.
Skills and competencies:
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You have excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate with impact across diverse audiences.
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You are a strategic, analytical and details orientated thinker who can also appreciate the big picture, be pragmatic, collaborative and focus on increasing impact in line with Habitat GB’s mission.
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You are resilient, able to lead positively in a role which carries significant responsibility and requires you to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
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You are a values-led leader, who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Strong leadership skills and commitment to the highest levels of integrity, honesty, openness and good governance with the capacity to inspire and motivate others.
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You are an experienced manager, able to lead and inspire others, offering kind and constructive support to others enabling them to improve their impact and performance.
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You are confident and able to work across different and competing priorities which require you to flex between hands on activities and strategic leadership.
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You can demonstrate business planning acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
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Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
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A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
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A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll take the lead on all financial, compliance, operational and people support activities. This role demands a combination of the hands-on approach needed in a medium-sized charity with the strong people management skills to enable all members of your team to deliver high quality services and to thrive in their roles.
You’ll also be working closely with colleagues across the international Habitat network, so good communication and collaboration skills will be key to success in this role.
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If this role sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK. The sucessfull candidate will be required to have a DBS check before starting the role.
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Henrietta Blackmore (see website>vacancies for this email address).
Applications without both cover letter and C.V will not be considered.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JRF works to speed up and support the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish. We are a UK-wide foundation, with a focus on all four nations.
From 2025, we are embarking on an exciting new strategy aimed at securing bold, stretching policy goals across six key areas: housing, energy/climate, social security, communities & place, work and families & care.
We are looking for two talented, energetic and passionate campaigners to lead our influencing work in support of these goals, playing an instrumental role in JRF’s success.
About the role
Our Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Managers play three important roles. Firstly, they collaborate closely with their equivalents in our policy and analytical teams to ensure that our major policy ideas are designed from the outset to attract the highest possible levels of public and political support.
Second, they are responsible for identifying the best fit influencing strategies and tactics (ranging from insider approaches to more overt campaigning) for securing tangible progress towards these policy objectives and developing powerful narratives to build support from key stakeholders.
Thirdly, they are responsible for securing (on an ongoing basis) the resources the strategies need, mobilising colleagues, partner organisations and external contractors to put them into effect, growing a powerful network of influential external supporters and ensuring that plans respond effectively to the ever-evolving external context.
About you
As our Senior Campaigns & Public Affairs Manager, we’d like you to have an in-depth understanding of the ways in which UK public policies are formed and reformed, of the challenges associated with delivering policy in the real world and of how civil society organisations like JRF can successfully influence policy change.
You will have an understanding of the structural nature of poverty and how policy may alleviate structural harms and substantial experience of working at progressively senior levels at the intersection of policy development, politics and strategic communications/ campaigns.
You’ll have substantial experience of working in multidisciplinary teams using a range of insider and outsider tactics and compelling examples of developing and implementing influencing strategies that have demonstrably affected the climate of opinion around an issue and ideally, achieved concrete change.
With a proven track record of successfully building relationships with decision makers and influencing their thinking, you’ll have clear examples of writing effectively for a wide range of audiences and of commissioning, understanding and using public attitudinal insights to inform your influencing strategies and/or narrative development.
How to apply
If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform.
The closing date for applications is 29th May 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing 16th June 2025.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.
We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.
At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Fuel Bank Foundation, we believe no one should have to choose between heating and eating. Every day, we help people across the UK who are facing fuel crisis—providing emergency financial support, advice, and long-term solutions that create lasting change.
We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to help us grow and nurture high-impact relationships with corporate partners, charitable trusts, and grant-making bodies. If you’re a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.
About the Role:
As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in driving income growth and increasing the impact of our partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to deliver our partnership strategy—developing new funding opportunities, managing existing relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship throughout the partner journey.
This is a dynamic and varied role that offers scope for creativity, strategy, and hands-on relationship management. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to bring partner activity to life, demonstrate impact, and align our work with shared goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, including charitable trusts, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
- Deliver high-quality stewardship and build strong, long-term relationships with supporters.
- Identify and secure new partnership and funding opportunities in line with organisational strategy.
- Create compelling, tailored proposals and pitches that align with partner objectives and Fuel Bank’s mission.
- Track partnership performance, prepare reports and evaluations, and share impact stories with funders and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
- Contribute to income planning, forecasting, and the delivery of financial targets.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in partnership management, business development, account management, or fundraising—ideally within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector.
- A track record of building successful relationships and delivering income growth.
- Skilled in writing proposals, reports, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and the ability to spot new opportunities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Receive in Return:
- Team Support: Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to your success.
- Enhanced Annual Leave: 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Private healthcare and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Training and Development: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Equal Opportunities Employer: We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Partnerships Executive plays a key role in giving people around the world the chance to read, learn and grow. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting suitable books for our partners, coordinating book orders with our Operations Team, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation to support shipments.
You will maintain up-to-date records, handle enquiries, and work closely with our global partners to build and sustain meaningful relationships. The role also involves helping to identify and onboard new partners and sharing valuable insights across our organisation. Strong communication, excellent IT skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.
We are seeking someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about literacy and education. If you have experience managing stakeholder relationships, enjoy working in a mission-driven team, and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role:
At NEON, we know that you can’t separate the external work of the organisation from the internal work. They are so interlinked and interdependent that they both have to be given priority and resources if we want to achieve high impact. We see them as inseparable.
So the purpose of this role is to support NEON achieving its mission by ensuring the smooth running of NEON’s finance systems and processes. You’ll do this by delivering on the main financial tasks day-to-day, and support with finance projects aimed at improving NEON’s systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Doing all of our day-to-day fundraising administration to keep us well-organised and compliant. This includes:
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Recording and monitoring fundraising data using our Fundraising Tracking Database
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Keeping all of our grant agreements, contracts and other relevant documentation well-organised on GDrive and elsewhere
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Ensuring compliance with the financial requirements of the grant agreements, and updating and maintaining the grant payments schedule
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Raising invoices on Xero in line with funder agreements - noting instalment dates and receipts
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Preparing payroll each month, ensuring everything happens on time and coordinating with our payroll agency. (This may only be a temporary responsibility)
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Processing and reconciling payments. This includes:
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Reconciling bank receipts and chasing late payments
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Processing supplier invoices and payments
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Monitoring our team’s Pleo card expenses and posting on Slack to our team for authorisation
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Managing the subscriptions on Pleo cards (this is likely a temporary responsibility until our People & Ops Manager returns from sabbatical leave)
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Preparing some financial reports and accounts. This includes accounts to trial balance, and ad hoc reports from Xero when our team have finance queries or need support
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Supporting with finance projects which make our finance systems work more efficiently, simply and sustainably e.g. helping to update our budget spreadsheets and approach to budgeting, or moving to a new bank
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Supporting the Head of Finance with budgets, financial planning and reports and any other ad hoc finance tasks
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Being part of Ops Hub shared work and cross-organisational work and team days
About you:
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You have experience dealing with people in different capacities, both internally and externally, on a day to day basis, and build strong working relationships
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You have solid finance experience and skill. For us that means:
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a minimum of three years work experience in a finance role, preferably within the charity/non profit sector. This means you have a good understanding of non-profit finance, including VAT and managing restricted and unrestricted funds
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a solid understanding of Accounts Payable (with BACs, invoicing, etc) and Receivable (invoicing and credit control) processes
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a Level 4 AAT, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
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experience in control accounts reconciliation, and posting journals
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You know how to use accounting software and apps (e.g., Xero, Quickbooks, Sage) as well as Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
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You are proactive, well-organised and feel empowered to solve problems yourself when they come up (sometimes described as an “ownership mindset”), as well as balancing this with asking for help when you need it
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Excellence is important to you and it shows in your work. Whatever you do, you do it to a high standard
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You have strong organisational and time-management skills that are required to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. And you are comfortable moving between different paces of work - slower, more methodical work and quicker turnaround work
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You are a great communicator and you know that good communication is really important to the type of work you do - you’ll be happy to use our internal comms systems (Slack, Google Suite, Asana) to keep everyone in the loop on your work
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You’re willing to continuously learn and grow - you have growing levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, including around your own power and identity and how that means you relate to others. As a result, you’ll receive feedback from others well (and learn to give feedback well too)
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You are committed to NEON’s purpose of building the strength of movements for social, economic and environmental justice, and to learning how to align your actions with the values of NEON: solidarity; generosity and respect and our commitment to anti-oppression
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a forward-thinking People Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager with a passion for working in the arts and culture sector?
I am working exclusively with one of London’s most iconic attractions, which is looking to appoint a permanent People Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager (DI&B), paying £42,000 per annum. My client welcomes over 3 million visitors annually, connecting artists, makers, and thinkers to a wide range of audiences. They host a number of events each year that combine the arts and education worlds. It is an exciting time to join the organisation as it goes into its 25th year as a charity, and they are in the process of rolling out their new people strategy and new learning management system. They currently have around 135 full-time staff and up to 200 casual staff working at any one time.
Located in the heart of London, close to several excellent transport links, restaurants and shops, you will be part of a small but high-achieving people team where you will lead and implement their Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) roadmap. The role also requires someone with an HR generalist background who can help deliver the wider People Team objectives. The charity offers hybrid working, going into the office 3 days per week.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading and implementing their DI&B roadmap, ensuring strategic goals are met.
- Working closely with the Head of People to integrate DI&B best practice into policies.
- Establishing a framework for their DI&B values, ensuring they are integrated into all areas of the organisation.
- Supporting the design of their DI&B training programs, including workshops, e-learning modules, and facilitated discussions.
- Supporting the People Team on employee relations cases when required.
- Being a trusted point of contact for HR queries, recruitment, onboarding, performance, and pay.
- Supporting the Head of People to drive initiatives which include wellbeing, employee engagement, retention, and development.
Their employee benefits include:
- 25 days plus Bank Holidays
- 8% employer pension contributions
- Tickets to events and entrance to other London Heritage sites
- Option for salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
This is the ideal opportunity for a CIPD-qualified (Level 5) HR professional with a background in both HR and DI&B. You will be the focal point for everything DI&B within the organisation, and the role will allow you to use all your knowledge and expertise to help drive forward DI&B.
My client is looking for a data-driven professional who can build excellent relationships across the organisation, building trust and rapport with diverse groups. The ideal candidate would have a background of working in either the arts and culture or charity sector.
The interview process will consist of two interviews. The first interview will be held on MS Teams, and the second will be held in person at their office.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please get in touch.
Can you inspire people to fundraise and support children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities? Have you a proven track record of building sustainable, long-term relationships? Do you enjoy a challenge and want to build new partnerships that will allow our charity to increase its reach and impact across Britain and Ireland?
Lifelites is a unique charity that has been providing innovative assistive and sensory equipment, specialist training and technical support to the children’s palliative care sector for 25 years.
Our inclusive technology empowers over 13,500 children to play, create and communicate, helping families build joyful memories and experience moments of fun and connectivity.
We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser to join our small team and help us engage with, and fundraise from, corporates, membership organisations, special interest groups and community groups across the southern half of England and Wales.
This is an amazing opportunity to join an established charity looking to grow and diversify both its fundraising and service provision over the next 5 years.
Whether you are looking for a new challenge or are ready for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close: Saturday 10th May 2025 at 5pm
Interviews: from Monday 19th May 2025 (first interview online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The Development Director will lead our fundraising strategy, building the relationships and resources that power our bold, nationally-reaching work.
As Development Director, you will work closely with the joint CEOs (Holly and Lisa) to deliver Headlong’s fundraising strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop the role and will be responsible for raising the funds to support Headlong’s mission and vision over the long-term.
You will lead on prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing and delivering fundraising events. You will set a fundraising culture with the Board and wider staff, advocating for the power of fundraising to push Headlong into its next chapter.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and will take an active role in the organisation and as an ambassador for Headlong in different contexts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Media Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, high-performing public relations team here at NHS Charities Together as our Media Manager.
If you are passionate about helping the NHS tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities, and believe that through supporting NHS charities we can significantly increase the vital support given to our hospitals, community, mental health, and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you.
This is a predominantly remote role offering flexible working.
Position: Media Manager
Location: Remote with flexible working (with occasional visits to the Warwick and London offices and other locations nationally, when required)
Salary: £44,000 - 47,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) – two hours wellbeing time, 9 - 11am on Friday mornings
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May
The Role
The Media Manager plays a central role at our charity, working closely with the Head of Media and Media Officer to manage the public relations function. You will be responsible for helping to develop and execute national and regional media campaigns to help people better understand our mission and motivate support.
The role is a hybrid of office and home working, requiring occasional meetings in the midlands and/or London. The frequency and location of meetings can be flexible, depending on the location and preferences of the successful candidate.
Main duties include:
• Generate regular, positive, proactive and reactive media coverage for the charity
• Proactively sell stories into the media as well as react to incoming enquiries
• Work with the Head of Media to develop and deliver impactful PR strategies
• Manage, develop and support the Media and Communications Officer
• Gather new NHS staff, member and supporter case studies
• Identify and develop high quality media pitches
• Build positive working relationships with target journalists
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of the issues affecting the NHS
• Support liaison with DHSC and other stakeholder relationships
About You
You will have experience of leading successful media relations strategies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with the ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.
You will have experience of:
• Developing and implementing media strategies for a high-profile organisation.
• Successfully pitching to and building relationships with national, regional and sector journalists.
• Reactive media management for an organisation in the public eye.
Benefits Include:
• 10% Employers Pension Contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum
• Flexible Working
• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff
• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Rewards
• Plus many more great staff benefits!
Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining which vacancy you are interested in , your interest in the role, and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Media, PR, Public Relations, Brand, Communications, Marketing, Media Manager, PR Manager, Public Relations Manager, Media Officer, PR Officer, Public Relations Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation