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St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. The ‘Wren Project’ was recently awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete fundraising towards the £23m. The Wren Project has secured it’s Permission to Start from the Heritage Fund and the Delivery Phase is well under way.
This new role will be the first recruitment to a new team which will be responsible for finalising and delivering the Wren Project Activity Plan, working alongside the in-house team.
The Activity Plan will ensure that the proposed repairs and upgrades to the buildings are delivered in tandem with a first-class heritage learning and participation programme. It will be impactful, inclusive and sustainable, delivering outcomes for the community, the heritage and the organisation. This will be achieved by:
· Driving and deepening relationships with audiences
· Decreasing barriers to access
· Uplifting the heritage story
· Increase organisational resilience
· Support individual and community wellbeing needs
· Support local economic needs
· Promoting environmental sustainability and climate action
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification can be downloaded at our website.
Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor by midday Thursday 16th July. (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 23rd July. Start date as soon as possible.
CV and covering letter should be sent to our HR Advisor, Jane Gray.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of Britain's mountain heritage
The Mountain Heritage Trust (MHT) is the national charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of mountaineering, climbing and exploration in the UK and beyond. Our collections, archives and stories document over two centuries of adventure, innovation and human endeavour in the mountains.
Thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are embarking on an ambitious two-year programme to improve access to our collections, expand our audiences, strengthen partnerships and build a sustainable future for the Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial Communications & Business Development Manager to help lead this exciting next phase of development.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to combine communications, fundraising, partnership development and project delivery within a respected national heritage organisation.
Working closely with trustees, volunteers, consultants and partner organisations, you will:
● Lead delivery of our communications and audience development activity
● Develop new fundraising, sponsorship and income generation opportunities
● Build and manage strategic partnerships across the heritage, outdoor and education sectors
● Co-ordinate and support our volunteer programme
● Help deliver exhibitions, events, outreach activity and digital projects
● Support delivery of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project and long-term organisational sustainability
This is a varied and outward-facing role with significant scope to shape the future direction of the Trust.
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You may come from a heritage, charity, cultural, environmental, education or outdoor-sector background and will have experience in three or more of:
● Fundraising, business development, income generation and grant applications
● Communications, marketing or audience development
● Social media management
● Partnership management and stakeholder engagement
● Volunteer coordination and project delivery
● Heritage, museums or archives
● Interest in outdoor recreation, climbing or mountaineering
Most importantly, you will be a strong relationship builder, an effective communicator and someone who enjoys turning ideas into action.
In addition, applicants should:
● Have the right to work in the UK
● Be able to travel occasionally throughout the UK, so a driving licence is useful.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in safeguarding and sharing Britain's mountain heritage while helping shape the long-term future of a nationally significant organisation.
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Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27 July 2026
Expected Start Date: September 2026
We collect, conserve and share the stories, objects and archives of the climbers and mountains that have shaped the sport



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is a statutory body established by Parliamentary Order in 2004. It is one of only two Conservation Boards in the country set up under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Our primary role is to promote the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of the Chilterns AONB, now known as the Chilterns National Landscape. Where compatible with this purpose, we also promote public understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities and seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, resourcing and delivering a high-quality portfolio of programmes and projects for the Chilterns National Landscape. The post-holder will ensure that programmes are strategically aligned to the AONB Management Plan for the Chilterns National Landscape and Organisational Strategy, and are delivered with strong governance, financial control, risk management, and measurable impact.
The role requires oversight of complex, multi-partner initiatives supported by a range of funders including Defra, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Environment Agency and water companies. The successful applicant will be expected to bring strong programme leadership, sound judgement and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery.
Key priorities include embedding effective programme and project management approaches, strengthening a culture of risk management, health and safety, compliance, and ensuring that monitoring, evaluation and learning are consistently built into delivery. The post-holder will also play a leading role in identifying opportunities, developing proposals and securing resources to sustain and grow the Chilterns National Landscape’s programme of work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us- Buxton Civic Association (BCA) is a dynamic environmental and heritage charity, working to preserve and enhance the unique built and natural environment of Buxton. We are the proud custodians of over 160 acres of woodlands, including Buxton Country Park and Grin Low, and the operators of Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s most visited attraction. With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision, we’re driving forward conservation, sustainability, and public engagement.
In 2024, Buxton was named one of the best places to live in the UK. Now’s your chance to work at the heart of this vibrant town and help shape its future.
About the Role - Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Finance & Governance will:
- Lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Support strategic planning and organisational development
- Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management systems
- Provide leadership and support to key managers and teams
- Help develop sustainable income generation and business planning
- Deputise for the Chief Executive when required
This role will initially line manage:
- Finance Team (2 staff / 1 FTE)
- Fundraising Manager (0.4 FTE)
- Marketing & Membership Manager (1 FTE)
You may also supervise volunteers and represent the organisation externally at meetings and events.
What We’re Looking For
Essential experience & skills
- Significant senior-level finance and operational management experience
- Strong understanding of charity accounting and governance
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial controls
- Proven line management and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work strategically while delivering practical operational results
- Confidence working with Trustees and stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative, resilient, and proactive approach
To Apply
Please send a covering letter and CV . Further application details can be found in the recruitmen packt which is displayed under the recruitment section of our website . Please ensure you also complete and return our Equality Monitoring Form with your application.
The closing date for applications is 12pm, Tuesday 14th July 2026. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role, please contact Dave Green, CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for two Events & Marketing Assistants to join our small, busy team at Portsmouth Cathedral. It's a varied, practical role that sits right at the heart of our commercial operations - coordinating venue hire bookings, setting up for evening concerts, supporting licensed events, and everything in between. Alongside this supporting the marketing for our events and the wider organisation as a whole.
No two weeks look quite the same, and roughly half the role takes place during evenings and weekends. The pattern of hours will vary week to week in line with the Cathedral's events programme. In weeks where no events are scheduled, the postholders will work standard office hours. There are two posts available with a proposal to work three days each of 21 hours.
Portsmouth Cathedral has been at the heart of Old Portsmouth since 1180, and it remains one of the city's most distinctive and active spaces - a working place of worship, a heritage venue, and a hub for concerts, community events, and private hire all at once. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and likes the idea of working somewhere genuinely unlike any other, this could be exactly the right role for you.
Benefits:
- Holiday: The annual leave allowance is based on 25 days plus two 'given' days over Christmas to provide cover, and all statutory public holidays (which may need to be taken in lieu) pro rata.
- Pension: 7% employer contribution and 1% non-contributory pension.
- Training Provided: Safeguarding, UK GDPR, First Aid, Challenge 25, Manual Handling
- Employees are offered membership of Healthshield Cash Plan
Essential Skills and Experience
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, volunteers, and colleagues.
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Physical ability to undertake manual handling tasks, including moving heavy furniture, staging, and equipment
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IT literatcy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and confidence using digital booking or CRM systems.
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A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to contribute across both administrative and operational tasks.
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Understanding of basic health and safety regulations relevant to events.
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Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, in line with a rolling rota.
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Comfortable working within a faith-based organisation and supportive of its Christian values.
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary), the successful applicant will be required to complete a Basic DBS check, and face-to-face or online training as required.
We will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the roles may be filled before the closing date of 23:59, 21 July 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
A defining focus of the role is our art and heritage collections, reflecting over 200 years of legal history. Working closely with our Project Archivist, you will support the review and documentation of these collections, to help build a more accessible and well managed record for the future, and promoting pride in the profession.
Alongside this, the successful candidate will handle a range of research requests including on case law, legislation, precedents and commentary, providing excellent research services that support our members' legal practice and professional excellence.
The Law Society is the membership body for the legal profession and our members are at the heart of what we do.
What we're looking for
You will have strong analytical and evaluative skills to assess heritage and archives material, catalogue accurately, and support informed decisions about the collections.
Organised and proactive, the successful candidate will be able to prioritise effectively.
You will have current experience of legal information enquiry work and legal research using hardcopy and online databases.
With excellent communication skills and customer service experience, you will confidently work with our members and colleagues to deliver our fantastic professional enquiry service to the large membership of solicitors across England and Wales.
What's in it for you
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. The successful candidate will join a progressive membership organisation with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise. We're committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.
We offer a generous , a friendly working environment and excellent professional development opportunities. We support a hybrid way of working and would expect you to be present in four days each week.
A right to work in the UK is required for this role. Please note: if you are an internal applicant, our pay policy will apply.
For an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact .
We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy early if the right candidate is identified.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Foundation for Jewish Heritage
Head of Development
£60,000
Remote but with access to London for a weekly meeting one day per week
Full-time
Permanent
The Foundation for Jewish Heritage is the UK’s only dedicated organisation focused on preserving and activating Jewish built heritage as a catalyst for education, culture, memory and community renewal.
Over the past decade, the Foundation has grown from a small specialist charity into a recognised leader in the field of Jewish built heritage. It has secured major support for nationally significant projects, including a £6 million flagship heritage project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government, Garfield Weston, Wolfson and Rothschild.
The Foundation is now entering an important new phase. Alongside major project delivery, it is taking on a wider UK role, supporting communities and historic synagogues across the country, including places such as Liverpool, Bradford, Leicester, Brighton and Merthyr Tydfil. It is also developing European partnerships, particularly in countries such as Poland and Germany, and strengthening relationships with North American and Canadian supporters.
The Foundation’s work is about more than saving buildings. Historic synagogues and heritage sites are gateways into the stories of Jewish life, identity, migration, civic contribution and cultural memory. They offer a powerful way of engaging Jewish and wider audiences with the richness and complexity of Jewish history in Britain and across Europe.
The Foundation has reached a point where its fundraising structure needs to match the scale of its ambition.
Until now, much of the fundraising has been led directly by the Chief Executive, supported by trustees, consultants and external bid writers. This has delivered significant success, particularly around major heritage projects and institutional funders. However, the organisation now needs a more structured, proactive and relationship-led fundraising function.
The Head of Development will work closely with the Chief Executive, trustees and a new Fundraising Committee to broaden the donor base, strengthen major relationships, develop new income streams, and ensure that the Foundation is no longer dependent on a small number of individuals or on the Chief Executive holding most fundraising relationships personally.
This is not simply a fundraising support post. It is a strategic development role for someone who can combine relationship building, major donor fundraising, compelling written communication, careful stewardship and long-term pipeline management.
The successful candidate will help turn the Foundation’s growing profile into sustained philanthropic support.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Development Officer to join our team as a pivotal element of our new National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project.
The project will significantly augment our capacity to support UK synagogues in need of support to preserve their historic fabric and protect and make accessible the Jewish heritage they embody. The successful candidate will report to the Foundation's Projects Director, leading on essential organisational development and project set-up in the year 1 Development Phase of the project.
While a specialist consultant team will be recruited to implement this project during years 2-6 of the project subject to a successful Delivery Phase application, the Project Development Officer is integral to scoping and developing the delivery programme in the crucial initial planning of the project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Church and Community Support Officer
Are you passionate about strengthening communities and supporting historic churches to be open for future generations? We are looking for somebody relational, empowering and adaptable to be our Church and Community Support Officer to work with our parishes and their communities, helping to build local engagement and ensure church buildings remain sustainable as a place of worship and a resource for the local community.
This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from the Church Commissioners of the Church of England through their Buildings for Mission funding.
About the Role
- Provide on-the-ground support to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) to increase local engagement and volunteer capacity.
- Support PCCs and congregations to engage with their communities through consultation, surveys, and outreach initiatives.
- Help churches identify ways to maximise the potential of their buildings, including generating income and securing funding.
- Develop volunteering opportunities and support the creation of Friends Groups and other local initiatives.
- Build partnerships with local authorities, businesses, charities and community organisations.
- Support PCCs in exploring new models such as Festival Churches
- Facilitate shared learning across the Diocese.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of managing community-led projects and working with volunteers.
- Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including clergy, PCCs and external partners.
- A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- An open-minded approach with the ability to adapt to local needs
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases.
- Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Sympathy with and commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leicester.
Desirable:
- Experience of heritage funding (e.g. NLHF)
- Knowledge of Church of England structures
- An interest in historic buildings
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and experienced Church Buildings Team.
- Hybrid working with a Leicester office base
- An opportunity to work with a variety of different communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
- Make a tangible difference to local communities and the future of historic church buildings.
- Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays).
- Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
How to Apply
Apply via the Pathways recruitment website.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th July
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22nd July
Interview Date: Friday 31st July
Anticipated Start Date: Autumn 2026
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Icon, the Institute of Conservation, is a charity and professional membership organisation dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage and championing the value of conservation. As a key member of our small, dedicated team, you will be instrumental in delivering the accurate, timely and compliant administration of Icon’s membership services.
The Membership Administrator is a core operational role responsible for delivering the accurate, timely and compliant administration of Icon’s membership services, whilst ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service to members and stakeholders.
About the Role
The post-holder will oversee day-to-day membership processing, maintain CRM integrity, administer subscription cycles, coordinate diaries and meetings relating to membership governance and committees, and ensure consistent, high-quality administrative support across the organisation. They will act as a key point of contact for member enquiries, demonstrating a proactive, helpful and solutions-focused approach to deliver a positive membership experience.
This role is based at Icon’s office in Clerkenwell, London. Icon operates a hybrid working policy, which requires staff to be in the office at least two days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.
The post-holder will report directly to the Marketing and Membership Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rates per hour: £20.63 (weekdays), £29.23 (Saturdays/Night days), £37.83 (Sundays and Bank holidays).
This role will have varied shifts and will include nights and weekends.
Contract Type: Bank
About the job role
We’re looking for motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking registered staff nurses to work within our two In-patient wards that have 12 beds each for patients. You’ll have experience of working in end-of-life care within an acute or palliative care setting. We will also consider newly qualified nurses who want to develop a career in palliative care. The successful candidates will be keen team players with good interpersonal and communication skills who enjoy working in a challenging environment whilst displaying a caring attitude at all times.
You will need:
- To be a Registered General Nurse
- The ability to plan, implement and evaluate care
- Experience of working in end-of-life care within an acute or Palliative Care setting
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season tickets
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 13 July 2026.
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Project Manager (Capital Works) to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary £43,995 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a unique opportunity to work on projects that combine heritage, sustainability, and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on some of London’s most treasured green spaces.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will lead projects from early feasibility through to completion, managing consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
You’ll also play a key role in the delivery of the Roehampton Restored programme, contributing to a flagship project that will shape the future of Richmond Park.
About You
To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience managing construction or capital works projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate
- Knowledge of project delivery frameworks (RIBA stages, governance, risk management)
- Experience working with consultants and contractors in a multi-disciplinary environment
- A solid understanding of health and safety legislation (e.g. CDM 2015)
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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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!
Ensuring those who served are always supported.
Founded in 1681 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea has stood for centuries as a national symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who have served our country, and is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners. Today, the Hospital’s job remains to ensure that those who have served are always supported.
We are now looking for a skilled Marketing Officer to contribute to and deliver effective marketing campaigns to help meet the organisation's core strategic objectives. This is an exciting role within the Marketing and Communications team and a fantastic opportunity to join an historic organisation, the home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners since 1692.
The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset and relevant experience of managing delivering impactful multi-channel campaigns and email marketing for a range of audiences, and ideally at a nationally recognised organisation within the military, charity, cultural or public sectors.
Where you fit in
You’ll join an ambitious marketing and communications team focused on raising the Royal Hospital’s profile, increasing fundraising income, and building new audiences through strategic, emotive and measurable communications.
Your work will directly contribute to protecting and securing the future of the Royal Hospital Chelsea - helping us reach supporters, donors, and the veteran community with stories that inspire action and demonstrate undeniable impact.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be delivering a range of digital and traditional marketing campaigns for stakeholders across fundraising, commercial and heritage parts of the organisation – including the Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach programme, which aims to combat loneliness and isolation in older veterans across the UK.
You’ll drive our delivery of e-newsletters and supporter journeys through dot digital, and report on trends and insights in order for us to learn and improve.
We want someone who is:
- A skilled and confident executor, who is experienced in consumer marketing and promoting a wide range of projects including public events to the right audiences.
- A confident email marketeer, with experience of welcome and supporter journeys and supporter e-newsletters.
- Creative in crafting compelling marketing content to deliver effective, multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience of working with a range of partners to help raise awareness and engagement, as well as suppliers such as designers and photographers.
- Relevant marketing experience in a military, charity, cultural or public organisation would be particularly advantageous.
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter of up to 500 words.
Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates throughout the recruitment process.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home


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We are seeking an Operations and Resource Manager to provide effective day-to-day operational leadership across the life of Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission, ensuring that people, property, systems and resources are managed well in support of the organisation’s worship, mission, heritage, community activity and public engagement. The role will combine practical operational management with strong oversight of HR, finance, property contracts, compliance and safeguarding, helping the organisation remain well run, responsive and able to grow and change over time.
Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission is a thriving, inclusive, diverse and active Methodist Church and Circuit and a significant historic site in Central London. As the first Methodist Church built in London, and the headquarters of John Wesley, the site includes: the Chapel, the Museum of Methodism, John Wesley’s House, John Wesley’s tomb, as well as meeting rooms, offices and a resident community.
In order to apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a supporting statement (not exceeding 600 words) explaining how you meet each element of the essential and any of the desirable criteria of the Person Specification.
Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission is a London Methodist Church, open to Everyone, from near or far



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Deputy CEO and Creative Director Role
We are looking for a Deputy CEO/Creative Director to working alongside the CEO/Creative Director to contribute to the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity.
For over 40 years, the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities.
This work enhances wellbeing and celebrates culture and heritage.
We call this Art for a Reason.
Position: Deputy CEO / Creative Director Role
Location: Manchester/Hybrid (3-4 days in the office, with one day being a Wednesday)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £43,869 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July at 5pm
Interview Date: Thursday 16 & Friday 17 July
The Role
In this pivotal role, the Deputy CEO/Creative Director is responsible for working alongside the CEO/Creative Director to contribute to the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. Line managed by the CEO/Creative Director, you will lead on daily operations including governance, fundraising, marketing, embedding EDI across all aspects of the company’s operations and contribute to artistic programming to achieve our project objectives and strategic targets.
You will deputise as ambassador for the organisation and foster strong stakeholder relationships and will build relationships with the current major funders including the Arts Council England (the charity is not an NPO), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Garfield Weston Foundation. On occasion, you may be required to deputise for the CEO/Creative Director.
About You
We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in creative/cultural leadership, who can contribute to the implementation of an artistic programme, oversee complex budgets, and foster productive relationships with a Board of Trustees. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are embedded in the work with communities experiencing inequality, exclusion or barriers to participation.
About the Organisation
Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
