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Working closely with both the Head of Development and Head of Strategic Projects and Planning, you'll be joining a growing team with the opportunity to shape your role and make a real impact on both the future of Ally Pally and the communities we serve.

Skills gained in the role could help you to build a career in fundraising, project delivery, or in assessing the social impact of heritage and culture.

Your work will help us to:

• Restore and reopen derelict spaces in the Victorian Palace for everyone to enjoy
• Improve key areas of the Park for both people and wildlife (including playgrounds, wetlands, wayfinding)
• Deliver our creative learning and wellbeing programmes, using the Palace's amazing spaces.
• Take forward our ambitious programme to help Ally Pally reach Net Zero

We are looking to recruit a strong administrator excited to learn and make change. We will consider applicants with previous experience in fundraising or project management in arts and heritage organisations, or transferable skills from customer-facing and administrative roles in other industries.

This is a full time, permanent post. 

The below is a summary, please see the JOB PACK for further details including how to apply and interview dates

Key duties 

Development Responsibilities

1. Administer pipeline for trust, foundation and statutory funding bids
2. Carry out desk research to identify potential trust, foundation and statutory supporters
3. Deliver fundraising bids and impact reporting to a small portfolio of trusts and statutory funders, focused on bids to a value of £10,000
4. Plan communications for regular fundraising and community newsletters
5. Donation processing, documentation and thanking for trust and statutory income

Strategic Planning and Projects Responsibilities

1. Meeting administration for Strategic Plan Working Group
2. Administrative support to develop the Charity's stakeholder relationships
3. Support with events for Capital Fundraising Campaign including London Festival or Architecture and Haringey London Borough of Culture
4. Desk research into capital redevelopment in arts, heritage and green spaces
5. Financial processing and budget tracking of team expenditure

Person specification

Essential

• Right to work in the UK
• Administrative experience ideally gained within either a fundraising or project management context
• Experience in customer service and / or communications with donors, clients or customers
• Long-form writing and / or copy writing experience
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experienced user of microsoft 365
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines
• Willingness to be flexible within a role supporting a range of development projects

Desirable

• Experience using a CRM system
• Bid writing experience
• financial admin experience
• Experience organising events and / or travel for staff, donors or clients
• Strong interest in charitable fundraising
• Strong interest in placemaking, culture and heritage redevelopment

Part-time, permanent. 

West Midlands Heritage Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to join our small, dedicated team working to safeguard historic buildings across the West Midlands. This newly created, permanent role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, primarily home-based, with one day per week in a shared office (currently Worcester), bi-monthly evening board meetings, and occasional regional travel.

Working closely with the Treasurer, trustees, external accountants and project teams, you will support the financial management of WMHT and its partner Project Trusts. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records and budgets, processing invoices, monitoring project expenditure, supporting grant applications and claims, ensuring compliance with statutory and funder requirements, and preparing financial reports for the Board.

We are looking for an AAT-qualified (or equivalent) individual with strong bookkeeping and accounting skills, experience using financial systems (e.g. Sage or QuickBooks), excellent communication abilities, and a proactive, organised approach. An interest in heritage and community-based projects is desirable.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, with some flexibility required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Full details are available in the job description and person specification.

Deadline: 12 noon, Saturday 31st January 2026

We are a large-scale restoration and hospitality project in the Northwest Highlands with strong philanthropic and community commitments. The heart of our operation is on a remote and beautiful 766-acre island. In 2026 we will become a Scottish charity - The Tanera Project – with core purposes spanning rural regeneration, resilience building in our public services via the provision of respite breaks, and ecosystem restoration.

We are looking for a Team Lead to take on the coordination of our Land and Estates Team across our island and mainland properties, totalling 6,500 acres of grounds, in-bye land, woodland and hill. The team has a wide remit, including grasskeeping, landscaping, regenerative agriculture on a crofting-scale, livestock, stalking, fishing, horses, guest activities, and supporting our gardens, ecology and path teams with extra hands when needed. The team is five strong, supported by seasonal hands, volunteers and staff from other teams working multifunctionally.

Our land management approach balances production, nature, and heritage, with an emphasis on using the land to build communities. We share everything we do with guests and volunteers so planning for and delivering shared activities is a core part of the role. We deliver our activities with an impeccable aesthetic centred round heritage, industry and creativity, requiring a real eye for detail. The Land and Estates Team covers several core functions in the charity and has a diverse remit with competing priorities so this role will appeal to proven leaders, able to deliver both on the ground and in terms of planning and organisation. It will involve turning a hand to many different tasks and many hours out and about in our challenging West Coast environment.

Regeneration
We are looking for an excellent coordinator with demonstrable experience in leading a team with a wide remit and proficiency in at least two of the team focus areas: grounds-keeping, agriculture, estate work, horses and working with guests and volunteers in an outdoor environment. The right candidate will be an experienced, creative, resourceful and flexible professional. They will have an interest in landscape scale regeneration that is attentive to heritage, productivity (food and more) and ecosystems. The salary for this role will be £40-50kpa, depending on experience.

Resilience
Our team comes from across the country and further afield. We have our own growing island community of staff, guests and volunteers, while also being embedded in mainland life in nearby crofting townships and villages. The work of the Land and Estates team is wide-ranging and there are also opportunities to work with different teams and on different projects, sail heritage boats, work with our horses, host guests, school groups and volunteers, and generally get involved with island life. We will be happy to discuss flexible shift patterns and accommodation options with the right candidate.

Restoration
The project is delivering stunning, sympathetic builds and charitable hospitality in an area of outstanding natural and cultural heritage. You will be working amid a range of unique Northwest Highland marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which we are striving to conserve and extend. We foster a culture of care, attention to detail, and creativity in everything we deliver for The Tanera Project charity, from looking after our guests, workforce, volunteers and local communities to growing and sourcing our food to restoring buildings and landscapes.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated leader with excellent practical and organisational skills, an eye for detail and a good sense of humour, who will thrive in a leadership role on a challenging project. If you think this role might be for you then please send in your cover letter and up to date CV.

This essential role will oversee the coordination, governance, and planning of the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) Development Phase. The Programme Manager will supervise the programme's daily operations, manage partner input into key workstreams (capital design, education, citizen science, inclusion), and ensure that timelines, budgets, and deliverables meet The Heritage Fund expectations. The role involves direct responsibility for preparing the Delivery Phase funding application and ensuring that the Development Phase creates a strong legacy platform for long term impact. This includes coordinating evaluation planning, risk registers, governance frameworks, and a sustainable funding strategy. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to facilitate collaboration among multiple partners across diverse catchments and disciplines.

TCCEP is a collaborative, catchment-scale initiative that supports the recovery of the critically endangered European eel by removing migration barriers, restoring river habitats, and reconnecting communities with their local water environments. The project builds on the successful pilot project of the same name.

You will be working closely with project partners including Rivers Trusts, a Wildlife Trust, Zoological Society of London and others.

The role is fixed term for one year, though we would look to extend the role, subject to alternative funding being available to cover the period between the end of the Development Phase and commencement of the Delivery Phase (3-5 months).Standard working week is 37.5 hours, with flexible working arrangements considered. The role will require working from home but will entail travel to meetings across the Thames Basin, and working outdoors in varying conditions.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for: Oversight of programme development, partner coordination, timeline management, and funding bid preparation

 FTE: 1.0 • Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months) • Start Date: February - March 2026 (subject to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Permission to Start) • Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience • Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Thames Basin partner locations • Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend commitments • Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus public holidays • Probation Period: 3 months, during which annual leave is by agreement only • Pension: TRT operates a contributory pension scheme; details available on request.

Thames Rivers Trust (TRT) is a catchment-based environmental charity focused on enhancing river health and resilience throughout the Thames Basin. As a convening organisation, TRT collaborates with local delivery partners, statutory agencies, and funders to implement nature based solutions, support environmental data infrastructure, and improve community access to blue spaces. TRT coordinates the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP), building on a tradition of multi-partner catchment initiatives to achieve significant environmental and social benefits. The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) is a £3 million flagship programme delivered by Thames Rivers Trust in partnership with seven NGOs and catchment groups. The Development Phase, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, runs from January 2026 to April 2027 and lays the groundwork for a three-year Delivery Phase (2028–2030) across six sub-catchments. This builds on the successful Phase 1 pilot funded through The Green Recovery Challenge Fund (2020–2022).

Project Summary: The Thames Catchment Community Eels Project (TCCEP) is a collaborative, catchment-scale initiative that supports the recovery of the critically endangered European eel by removing migration barriers, restoring river habitats, and reconnecting communities with their local water environments. The project builds on the success of a pilot phase funded through the Green Recovery Challenge Fund (2020–2022), which trained over 200 volunteers, surveyed more than 450 barriers, and helped catalyse collaborative action across the Thames Basin. During this Development Phase (2026), partners will work together to finalise the programme design for a three-year Delivery Phase (2027–2030). This includes site-level feasibility studies, co-designed community engagement, capital project planning, evaluation framework development, and a final funding application for the Delivery Phase. Alongside habitat restoration, the programme also emphasises education, equity, climate resilience, and long-term legacy, using the iconic eel as a flagship species to inspire action and foster connection. 

Key Responsibilities • Programme Management and Delivery • Lead day-to-day coordination of all Development Phase activities across partner organisations. You will be supported by a team including a Learning & Engagement Officer, Finance & Admin Officer and four external consultants (activity, conservation, interpretation, evaluation), alongside the TRT CEO and key staff from the delivery partners • Manage and update the programme timeline, risk register, and delivery plan • Oversee preparation and submission of the Delivery Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund • Track milestones and ensure high-quality deliverables across capital planning, education, evaluation, and engagement workstreams • Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination • Convene and chair monthly partner meetings and quarterly Programme Board meetings • Act as the central contact for The Heritage Fund, Environment Agency, and strategic stakeholders • Facilitate input from delivery partners, ensuring alignment with shared priorities and timelines • Communications and Reporting • Support production of communication materials including briefings, reports, and evaluation summaries • Collate and submit regular updates to The Heritage Fund • Ensure clear and effective internal communications among partners • Legacy and Strategy • Lead development of the project legacy strategy and post-2030 sustainability plans Coordinate funding strategy work with TRT’s Fundraising Officer • Embed climate resilience, equity, and inclusion principles across project planning Person Specification Essential • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-partner programmes • Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience with funder reporting and application development (preferably The Heritage Fund or equivalent) • Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and risk registers with minimal supervision • Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style Desirable • Knowledge of river restoration, catchment management, or eel ecology • Experience with The National Lottery Heritage Fund or similar funders is desirable • Familiarity with Thames catchment geography and delivery networks • Experience using collaborative tools and evaluation frameworks in multi-stakeholder programmes • Understanding of equity and inclusion in environmental programme design Additional Requirements • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits and meetings • Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends • Willingness to travel throughout the Thames Basin and London region.

Application Process To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages)  and a one-page covering letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role.

Deadline: 11.59pm Friday 16th January 2026 Interviews: 27th – 30th January 2026. 

The Horton is an award-winning independent cultural venue in Epsom, Surrey hosting live performance, creative arts and events in stunning listed building. 

The venue is managed by a registered charity and opened in 2022, following a major renovation works. The Horton Gardens opened in summer 2025.

Commercial Development Lead is an exciting, brand-new role with great potential for an ambitious self-starter who can make the most of our venue's stunning spaces and heritage USP.

We are looking to recruit a highly-motivated professional to develop and deliver new commercial income streams to support The Horton’s growth and long-term sustainability.

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, with an initial focus on daytime commercial venue hire for meetings, conferences and corporate events, and securing sponsorship/ commercial partnerships to support our programming.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who excels in stakeholder management and communication, loves networking and is passionate about spreading the word about The Horton throughout Surrey and the SouthEast.

Your main base will be at The Horton but you will be spending some time out and about doing in-person outreach with businesses, partners and at trade events – so a driving license and your own vehicle are desirable.

Please download the full job description for more information and details of how to apply.

Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The successful candidate will undertake the successful delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project, the Community Development Officer will work closely with the Project Manager, Conservation Officer and the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland Team in order to achieve this. The Community Development Officer will report to the Project Manager.

The Role: 
• To have diversity and inclusion at the heart of engagement at Mourne Park, to learn from new audiences and be informing the project team of improvements to activities across the project as a whole.
• To achieve the targets agreed with the Project Manager, based on targets set within the project programme of works.
• To develop and deliver a volunteer programme that will engage communities in practical biodiversity and environmental projects and programmes of work.
• To develop and deliver an extensive training programme in heritage and conservation skills for volunteers and public events.
• To develop and deliver a community engagement programme which will engage local people in the history of Mourne Park, biodiversity and environmental practical programmes of work.
• To resource, develop and deliver a calendar of environmental events/activities to promote heritage and biodiversity within Mourne Park through developing close working arrangements with other relevant bodies.
• To work with all relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate programmes and activities, including youth groups, school and other educators in building heritage and biodiversity awareness and participation.
• To ensure that all programmes and activities are compliant with child welfare and safety practices. To undertake site specific Risk Assessments for all activities/events to ensure compliance in line with Health & Safety practices.
• To actively engage partners, interested organisations and local people to secure consensus, community ownership and involvement in the delivery of the project.
• Carry out data collection, surveys, research, appraisals and information gathering, producing monitoring reports as required.
• To assist the Project Manager to compile reports and claims and supporting the Conservation Officer with practical activities (recording, conservation works etc.) as required.

The Candidate: 
• You’ll have experience Delivering projects. Along with extensive experience of complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget
• You’ll be experienced in In Environmental Education (especially woodlands and rivers), including experience of volunteer and community engagement.
• You will have experience developing and delivering training programmes (preferably including accredited training through a recognised body) directly and/or through procured providers in environmental or countryside skills
• You will have experience working with, developing and managing land management and owning partners.
• You will have previous experience in roles involving public facing communications, including for example, public consultation, media work, lobbying and event management.
• You’ll be experienced in delivering community led projects and activity plans (Heritage Fund or other) and the creation and management of volunteer groups e.g. “Friends of Groups”
• You will be qualified to HND/Degree level in environmental/heritage related, community development, volunteer management and project delivery or related field is desirable.
• A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across a wide area. Overnight stays may be required.
• Successful candidates will be subject to Right to work check, standard reference check/enhanced reference check. As well as an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 23/2/36 

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the upcoming major capital projects at the National Gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major capital project that will have a lasting impact on the Gallery’s future.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex capital projects and a strong understanding of heritage environments and design quality.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for up to 36 months. The role is primarily on-site (4–5 days per week), with some flexibility. Full attendance will be required during key project phases.

For more information, please refer to the attached job pack and explore the benefits we offer.

A. Project Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Project Coordinator and Admin. Officer to implement a project entitled Tragedy to Legacy:  Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust, working with young people to create:

· A digital archive featuring documents, photos, and materials from across the Trust’s journey.

· Record 15 oral histories with young people, mentors, community leaders, and others involved with the Trust over the  years

· Organise a public exhibition in South London, with an online version, showcasing the Trust’s story and legacy

B. Admin. Officer

· Provide a range of administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the Trust’s programmes, management and governance for a period of three months.

Roles and responsibilities:

A. Project Coordinator:  Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust

· Produce a project delivery and evaluation plan to deliver objectives of the Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the DTT project for approval of DTT trustees.

· Organise information sessions to promote the project and to recruit YP for the Youth Heritage Team (YHT)

· Engage the services of an Oral History facilitator

· Recruit participants with lived experience of DTT’s journey for oral history activities

· Organise Youth Heritage training workshops for the YHT

· Implement project tasks:

1. Establish project steering group; Organise YP to research and collect archival materials; monitor project delivery;

· 2. Direct YP to create oral history story board

· 3.  Support YP to prepare Oral History film shooting schedule

· 4.  Organise shooting of 15 oral histories

· 5. Curate digital archive and edit film footage

· 6. Finalise public exhibition design, liaise with Library/Schools and schedule Public Exhibition event

· 7. Launch digital archive, screen docu-film and launch Public Exhibition

· 8. Prepare project evaluation and impact report and close the project

You will ensure the highest standards of support and safeguarding during delivery of the project.

B.  Administration Officer -role and responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to Trustees and the executive management team and Youth Board

· Provide general administrative support across the Trust, including scheduling meetings, administering our Microsoft 365 system, helping to produce reports/ letters, managing emails, facilitating in-house communication, managing our records

· Manage enquiries to the Trust and respond to routine enquiries, ensuring that actions are followed up

Proactively manage our website day-to-day and post to our social media, consulting where necessary

Person specification -Specific experience or skill

KEY: (E) Essential (D) Desirable

A. Project Coordinator

· An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E )

· Demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people and professional organisations (E )

· Project management experience, preferably working with YP, using digital tools to archive documents, photos, and artefacts of an organisation’s work. (E )

· Strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of YP and confidently deal with issues and challenges (E )

· Excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model (D)

· Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage workload.  (E )

· Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office system

· Relevant experience of managing YP on community-based projects (E )

· Knowledge of the processes involved in designing, planning, shooting and editing film footage

        Experience of curating digital archives and editing films (E )

· Ability to be flexible, switch roles as required and be dynamic in approach

• Experience of organising own work effectively with limited supervision ( E )

• Experience providing administrative support (E ).

· Experience of working in a charity would be an advantage (E)

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including administering a system (E

•  An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate data and to prepare and present concise reports both orally and in writing

• Exceptional time and task management skills; calmness under pressure (E 

Knowledge, qualifications

· Knowledge of project management and good administrative practices (E)

· Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)

· An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)

Personal qualities

· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of DTT

· Flexibility

· Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration

· Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.

Brilliant opportunity to join a young and growing charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help establish Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions. 

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a finance function and who has skills in office management and administration.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the role is responsible for bookkeeping, credit control, HR administration and ensuring the smooth running of the office (ranging from ensuring there is milk in the fridge to ordering stationery and managing IT requests). As a key point of contact for callers and visitors an awareness of excellent customer service will also be needed. The role is very varied and will 

About the role

The role of Head of Audiences and Communications offers a hugely exciting opportunity for a creative, dynamic and strategic communications and marketing professional to join a young and ambitious charity at a pivotal moment in its evolution.

You will be able to develop and deliver creative and compelling multi-channel campaigns to meet objectives including:

• Raising the profile of the park and its iconic, award-winning indoor and outdoor venues, such as the Crystal Palace Subway, Italian Terraces, and Concert Platform and Crystal Palace Museum as a home for world-class arts, culture and heritage;
• Broadening access, deepening participation and extending reach with larger and more diverse audiences;
• Providing a high level of customer service to park visitors, users and the surrounding communities;
• Supporting income generation as part of the Trust’s remit to deliver an innovative new business model to underpin a sustainable and vibrant future for this complex and historic landscape; and
• Promoting opportunities for local residents to get involved in caring for this unique landscape such as volunteering, membership and philanthropic giving.

To help achieve these objectives you will oversee the work of a Content and Marketing Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of all communications and marketing channels whether digital, press or physical in-park signage.

Where you'll be working

At over 200 acres, Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich, unique heritage, including the 170-year-old world-famous Dinosaurs.

Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.

In September 2023, after 25 years of community campaigning, Crystal Palace Park Trust took over custodianship of this historic landscape and its unique venues via a 125-year lease from the London Borough of Bromley. We are now working closely with a wide-range of partners to deliver a multi-million-pound regeneration and restoration project that will save the park's globally unique heritage and drive a 35% increase in annual visitor numbers.

Job Description and Person Specification

For full details of the role, its responsibilities and the person specification please download the application pack.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, review the application pack and submit the required documents by the closing date of 10:00 on Monday 26 January 2026.

• CV
• Cover letter
• Equal opportunities form

Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.

Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours)
Salary: £60,000
No DBS Required

Advert closes: 25 January

Interviews 3 and 4 February

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Senior Quinquennial (QQ) Building Surveyor to join our Housing Property team. This field-based role offers a unique opportunity to oversee one of the most diverse and historically significant residential portfolios in the capital, ranging from heritage landmarks to modern urban homes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Diocese’s quinquennial surveying and repairs programme, supporting clergy by ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained and protected for the long term.

Job Summary

The Senior Quinquennial Building Surveyor will deliver the Diocese’s statutory quinquennial (“QQ”) obligations across a large and varied residential housing portfolio. The role involves personally carrying out surveys on higher-value and complex properties, overseeing external surveyors where appropriate, managing repair projects, and ensuring works are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance, balancing cost control with long-term asset stewardship

Job responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Quinquennial surveying and repairs service
• Personally undertake quinquennial surveys, including listed and historic buildings
• Plan, schedule and track up to 100 surveys per year and the associated repair programmes
• Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and external service providers
• Oversee projects with budgets of up to £8m per year
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety and statutory requirements
• Build strong working relationships with clergy, contractors and internal colleagues
• Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and communication

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• RICS or CIOB accredited surveyor
• Significant experience in residential building condition surveys and major repair projects
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety in housing
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and working in occupied homes
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese
• Experience working with listed buildings and conservation areas (desirable)
• Knowledge of Church of England governance and structures (desirable)
• Evidence of continued professional development (desirable) 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years on our website.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising and strategic development of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Major Donor, Legacy or Corporate fundraising strategy and delivery

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 5% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a worthwhile and rewarding challenge at a growing STEM education charity.

It is a part-time, permanent position (20 hours per week) and we offer flexible working (split between home/office, with a minimum of 2 days in the office). Our office is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Main Responsibilities

The Head of People will work closely with the CEO, Director of Delivery and wider team, and their primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the overall organisational objectives. This includes workforce planning, recruitment and performance management.
• Employee Engagement: Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Policy: Maintain and refine our HR policies and processes to support the employee experience and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance management processes, including performance reviews, coaching, and development planning. Build a performance culture that encourages feedback and continuous improvement.
• Training and Development: Assess training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities. Facilitate effective training initiatives and ensure a structured onboarding and induction process for new employees.

Experience, Skills and Behaviours

We have built a strong team, with a very positive and collaborative culture. Therefore, we are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in a strategic HR role, ideally within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively, to build and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and to work closely with the CEO.
• CIPD qualified is desirable.
• High emotional intelligence, low ego and a life-long learner.
• Enthusiasm about our work at the UKESF and about STEM education and outreach.

About the UKESF

We are the voice for skills in the Electronics industry and the semiconductor sector. Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to study Electronics and to pursue careers in the sector.

The UK has a long heritage of technological innovation and has a world-class Electronics sector with the potential to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society today. However, the demand for capable, employable Electronics Engineers and designers is currently outstripping supply.

The UKESF works tirelessly to ensure that more schoolchildren can learn about Electronics, in an engaging way, and be aware of the opportunities available. We have a number of programmes and initiatives that help aspiring engineers to develop their interest through to university study, and support that prepares undergraduates for the workplace.

Although we are a micro-organisation, recent funding successes, growing stature and increasing activity mean that we now seek a committed individual to join our team in a senior capacity.

About the role

The role of Membership and Fundraising Manager at Crystal Palace Park Trust offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic fundraising professional to join a young and ambitious charity at a pivotal moment in its development.

You will be able to develop and deliver creative and compelling fundraising and membership campaigns to meet objectives including:

• Developing and promoting opportunities for visitors and local residents to get involved in caring for this unique landscape via membership and philanthropic giving;
• Supporting income generation as part of the Trust’s remit to deliver an innovative new business model to underpin a sustainable and vibrant future for this unique, historic landscape; and
• Providing a high level of relationship management to donors whether grant-giving bodies, major donors or corporate partners.

Where you’ll be working

At over 200 acres, Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich, unique heritage, including the 170-year-old world-famous Dinosaurs.

Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.

In September 2023, after 25 years of community campaigning, Crystal Palace Park Trust took over custodianship of this historic landscape and its unique venues via a 125-year lease from the London Borough of Bromley. We are now working closely with a wide-range of partners to deliver a multi-million-pound regeneration and restoration project that will save the park’s globally unique heritage and drive a 35% increase in annual visitor numbers.

Job Description and Person Specification

For full details of the role, its responsibilities and the person specification please download the application pack.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, review the application pack and submit the required documents by the closing date of 10:00 on Monday 26 January 2026.

• CV
• Cover letter
• Equal opportunities form

Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.