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Delivering high-quality events for UK foundations

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive senior events manager to lead the delivery of our learning and events programme for a 12 month period.

This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in how we deliver value to our members through events and learning.

At the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. We are a small friendly team who take a collaborative approach to work.  We value work-life balance, and we believe is supporting our employee’s professional development and wellbeing.

About the role

You will lead our events function, working closely with colleagues across ACF and line managing a senior events officer. You will deliver a varied, high-quality events programme that supports our members’ learning and connection — both online and in-person.

The successful candidate will be confident running multiple workstreams at once, have a great eye for detail, and bring a strong grasp of what makes for a compelling delegate experience.

The focus will be on delivering three core priorities:

1. Delivering ACF’s 2025 annual conference in November and beginning planning for the 2026 event
2. Leading the planning and delivery of a varied programme of events, including our three face-to-face signature events
3. Delivering and evaluating a new series of learning events, in line with member needs and feedback

Key responsibilities

· Plan and deliver all aspects of ACF’s events, from scheduling and logistics to communications and evaluation

· Oversee delivery of our flagship annual conference, managing suppliers, speakers and internal stakeholders

· Lead planning and coordination across the events and learning programme, ensuring it is well-structured, relevant and efficient

· Manage event delivery systems and processes, ensuring smooth delegate journeys and robust evaluation

· Work cross-organisationally to support internal teams to deliver high-quality events

· Line manage the senior events officer and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who can step confidently into the role and deliver at pace. You will have:

· Significant experience delivering a busy and varied programme of events

· Experience managing large-scale in-person events

· Strong project management and organisational skills

· Experience line managing or leading a small team

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

· A collaborative and flexible approach, with an eye for process improvement and detail

About the Association of Charitable Foundations

ACF is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.

We strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our time. Our vision is diverse, vibrant and effective foundations working together for social good. 

Our values are:
We care · We are open · We are evidence-based · We are ambitious

About our members

We have over 440 members, who together represent one third of the assets of the charity sector and make over 40% of the grants awarded by UK foundations. Our members range from small family trusts to some of the largest charitable foundations in Europe, funding across sectors from social justice and the environment to education and the arts.

Our commitment

We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

We welcome all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the members we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic, disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

Benefits

ACF has developed a range of benefits to enable staff to perform and be supported in times where personal situations change.  Annual leave is 25 days per year, plus all the bank holidays, as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year.  We will also make a pension contribution of 10% of base salary on your behalf without any expectation of colleagues matching the organisation contribution.

ACF supports flexible working arrangements, offers hybrid working and has a family friendly policies. We also support employee wellbeing by offering occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff.

• Location: London, E1 (hybrid, minimum one day per week in office)
• Salary: £37,300  per annum (£46,600 fte)
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term (parental leave cover)
• Hours: 28 per week (0.8 FTE)
• Responsible to: Director of Membership
• Responsible for: Senior Events Officer
• Start date: w/c 21 or 28 June
• Interview date: 12 June

Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA)

is recruiting

Area Manager

(Solihull)

£43,775 per annum pro rata

22.5 hours per week

Permanent subject to funding

Hybrid/Office (The Core, Solihull) with regular travel

across Solihull and occasionally Warwickshire and Birmingham

About CAVA

CAVA provides infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector across Warwickshire and Solihull. CAVA also works heavily in partnership with its respective organisations in both Birmingham and Coventry, collaborating across the landscape to reduce inequality. CAVA operates as a Volunteer Centre and delivers projects that support social and community action through the voices and engagement of local people.

CAVA has offices based in Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-Upon-Avon and a dedicated office space within a shared Community Hub in Solihull.

Area Managers at CAVA

Area Managers work as part of the Senior Management Team and are key ambassadors for the organisation and the wider VCFSE. They provide leadership and accountability for the work of CAVA, overseeing and growing our position and portfolio of work as the VCFSE Infrastructure organisation for both Solihull and Warwickshire. The Area Managers also work in partnership with the Board of Trustees on matters related to strategy and governance.

The Opportunity

The Area Manager will provide management and leadership of CAVA’s Solihull portfolio, which is at an evolving and exciting phase of integration across the Borough.

The Area Manager has a key role in leading and shaping CAVA’s presence in Solihull, working strategically alongside the Board and CAVA’s Senior Management Team, to lead the organisation into its next era of growth and delivery.

The Area Manager has a key role and responsibility representing voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and organisations, providing a strong and confident voice on behalf of the sector as we work alongside partners from the Public, NHS and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

The remit provides the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact to reduce inequality within communities by supporting the VCFSE sector and working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, especially through prevention, early intervention and community engagement.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (please see Job Description for full details)

- Leadership and Management of the Solihull programme portfolio (including public sector contract) and CAVA Strategy

- Line Management of a small, focussed team

- Strategy, Planning and Control in line with need, compliance, business planning, lead areas

- Financial Management including setting and managing budgets and risk in line with sustainability and financial controls/compliance

- External Representation and Partnership Working across the landscape, provide the voice of the sector and working in collaboration, alongside public VCFSE, private, public and statutory sector partners

- Income Generation and Growth through the writing of tender and funding applications, evaluation and funding returns/reports and including other fundraising strategies

- Office Management environment within your area in line with regulatory policies, procedures and delivery need

- Corporate Support and Team Participation in wider, CAVA activity and events

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual with evidence of:

- strong programme leadership and management experience and skills

- a strong and analytical eye for detail supporting contract management in line with KPI’s and budgets

- ideally, a background of working in the VCFSE sector

- confident, objective and effective voice and communication skills at all levels

- collaborative skills working as part of a supportive Senior Management Team

- a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing inequality

- a ‘can do’ approach to work and objective thinker and problem solver

- skills and experience of writing tenders and funding applications

Values

All employees are expected to demonstrate CAVA’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services where all are supported and encouraged and to promote an ethos which values and encourages equality and diversity within the organisation and is respected through the VCFSE.

To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. Flexibility to undertake occasional work out of contracted hours is essential for this role.

Competitive salary and benefits package including enrolment with an employee assistance programme of support.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity on our website and submit your CV, accompanied by a covering letter which outlines why you would like this job and what you could contribute, focusing on the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification Letters should be no more than 3 sides and if typed, no smaller than size 11 font.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Monday 23rd June 2025

No agencies please

WCAVA is an equal opportunities employer

‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’

We’re seeking a Philanthropy Lead to join our fantastic Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You will provide leadership to a team of fundraisers and secure transformational funding from philanthropic supporters to ensure Pancreatic Cancer UK can deliver its strategy to double survival rates of pancreatic cancer. In this role you will:

• Lead the growth of a robust pipeline of prospects with capacity to give significantly, working with key stakeholders to solicit and close asks as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to maximise high value fundraising opportunities and further a culture of philanthropy within the organisation.
• Be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the philanthropy fundraising strategy.

About You 

• Proven experience as a philanthropy fundraiser, with a strong track record of securing 6-figure gifts from philanthropic supporters.
• Proven experience of developing the skills of a fundraising team.
• Proven experience of building and delivering a major donor fundraising growth strategy.
• Highly skilled at influencing and negotiating with a variety of senior stakeholders.

If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

About Working for Us 

This is a fast-paced organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters. 

About Us  

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:

• Courage
• Community
• Compassion

We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.

At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.

We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.

Safeguarding

PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.

How to apply

• Download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Laura Howard-Jones, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
• To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
• You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment

Street Paws is recruiting two part-time Project Coordinators to support the development and delivery of our growing Dog Champion Scheme; one with an operational focus and the alternate with a commercial focus.

This is a unique opportunity to join a compassionate, forward-thinking charity working at the intersection of homelessness, mental health, and animal welfare. You’ll play a key role in helping hostels across the North of England become pet-friendly, ensuring some of the most vulnerable people in our communities can access the support they need — without being separated from their companion animals.

Whether your strengths lie in operational delivery or community engagement, you’ll be part of a small, dynamic team committed to dignity, inclusion, and lasting change.

Please indicate which role you would like to be considered for when applying.

Job Title: Landlord Liaison Officer 

Location: Luton, floating support service based within the office and around different locations within the community

Salary: £26,200

Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.

About the role

This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between single homeless individuals seeking accommodation and landlords within the private rented sector. You will identify and secure housing opportunities for our participants, ensuring that properties align with their needs and financial capabilities. You will build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, facilitating open communication to address concerns, manage expectations, and promote collaborative solutions. You will act as the main point of contact for landlords, providing necessary information, assistance, and resources regarding tenant management and the rental process to foster a supportive environment for both parties.

About you

This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!

• Experience of working with people of with homelessness or housing support needs and/or a good understanding of the sector
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Knowledge of the private rental market, able to research and find new landlords to build and sustain relationships with
• Ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
• Proactivity in making decisions
• Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Job Purpose: The Senior Programme Development Officer is responsible for identifying and securing funding and managing relationships with Peace Direct’s funders

Reporting to: Programme Development Manager

Location: The position will be based at Peace Direct’s office in London.

Peace Direct does not currently hold a sponsorship license and therefore if you do not have the right to work in the UK, we cannot accept your application.

The Role

Working within our International Partnerships, Programmes and Research (IPPR) team, the Senior Programme Development Officer will secure income for Peace Direct through research, development and management of relationships with new and existing funders. The post holder will proactively identify new funders, write proposals and reports and steward relationships to secure and maintain the funding necessary for Peace Direct to achieve its organisational goals. This includes programmatic, research, advocacy and strategic funding, working with restricted and unrestricted grants from institutional and trust and foundation funders ranging from £1,000 to £1m+. In collaboration with others, the post holder will also accompany advise and support local partners to diversify their funding.

The role is for someone with an enthusiasm for working with funders, with a strong track record of successfully securing grants from trusts, foundations and/or institutional donors. You will have strong writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and be capable of working effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines. A strong affinity with peacebuilding and an interest in challenging the way the international cooperation and peacebuilding sectors works would be beneficial, as would language skills in French, Spanish and/or Arabic.

This permanent position is based in our small, friendly Central London office, working alongside a highly committed and diverse team.

Who we are 

Peace Direct is an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. Working in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

Still interested? Take a look at the job description to see full details about the role and whether it matches your skills, career goals and experience.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you are interested in the role via Charity Jobs.

Your covering letter should be no longer than two sides of A4. Please indicate in your cover letter, should you choose to, whether you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We also offer candidates the choice of submitting a video clip (i.e. a video cover letter) if this is preferable to a written cover letter. To ensure fairness we suggest you turn the camera off so that we only hear your voice. The video should be no more than 2 minutes in length. You should email it as a video link via WeTransfer or any other file sharing tool, to our recruitment inbox, the address of which you will find on the jobs page of our website as unfortunately the Charity Jobs website does not permit a url to be inserted here.

For the video cover letter, the following should guide your speaking points:

- Your name;

- The job you are applying for;

- Describe your overall skills and abilities (as they relate to the post being advertised);

- A brief description of your work experience (in relation to the post being advertised);

- What makes you qualified for the new position;

- Any additional details that help introduce yourself

You should choose either a written cover letter or a video cover letter, but we request that you please DO NOT submit both.

Closing deadline for CV and cover letter is 11:30pm on Sunday 15th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short supplementary information form.

Interviews will be held online between 23rd – 26th June 2025.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and strongly advocate our DEI policy and commitment to maintain an inclusive workplace culture; we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent, so we welcome a conversation about any DEI concerns you may have. Please contact our HR Manager, Lesley Agbarakwe. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had; it’s about your passion and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you to use your skills and knowledge in this field of work.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which includes criminal records (DBS) checks. Peace Direct also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, we will ask your consent to request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation after having left previous employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Peace Direct engages. Peace Direct expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm and to sign up to our Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

As part of being a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome people with disabilities or health challenges to apply and those who meet our Essential requirements as laid out in the job specification will be guaranteed an interview for the job for which you are applying, through our Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Purpose of the role 

The purpose of this role is to increase the fundraising capability of The Vitiligo Society and secure the income we need to deliver our support to those affected by vitiligo. It is part of our new fundraising strategy.

Reporting to the Charity Director you will take the lead on establishing a fundraising programme. You will also support our community and membership fundraising, recruiting and supporting volunteer fundraisers and helping to improve and maintain our membership & donation processes.

This job could be for you if you have fundraising experience and are pro-active, organised and motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.

You will be joining a successful charity and bring your skills to an often unacknowledged but truly important cause in a friendly and supportive team environment.

Our Mission

To beat vitiligo by eradicating the psychological, social and physical effects on people’s lives and by finding effective treatments and a cure.

Your Experience

We are looking for a candidate who has a background in charity fundraising, in particular community, Trust and Foundation fundraising.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising from Trusts and Foundations

Leading on applications to trusts and foundations with input from the Charity Director and delivery teams as needed, incl:

• Writing and submitting high quality applications to trusts and foundations that reflect The Vitiligo Society  and our members' stories.

• Researching potential charitable trusts and foundations to approach for funding.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with key personnel in relevant funding organisations.

• Support monitoring and evaluation and coordinate relevant reporting to funders.

• Establishing and maintaining a funders database within our existing CRM system.

Community Fundraising

• Assisting with improving the processes for donations from individuals.

• Working in cooperation with the staff, trustees and volunteers to develop and deliver up to 3 fundraising campaigns per year (a minimum of 1).

• Recruiting and supporting community volunteers to undertake fundraising activities.

Other Fundraising

• Working with the Charity Director to develop the organisation’s Trusts and Community fundraising strategy.

• Assist with the development of a corporate fundraising strategy as appropriate.

• Assist with the reporting on income generation and evaluating progress.

• Keeping up to date with best practice in fundraising and fundraising trends.

People Management 

• Oversee the engagement of volunteer fundraisers, supporting them to undertake community fundraising activities and sharing their stories to inspire others. 

• Build, and encourage, positive working relationships with other staff to ensure members receive relevant information at the right time and that communications reflect the lived experience of individuals affected by vitiligo.

General

• Working within the The Vitiligo Society ethos and values.

• Be part of a rota of staff & volunteers answering the Society's helpline

• Attend The Vitiligo Society events when required, which may include planning and attending support events virtually and in person. 

• Be part of the rota for checking The Vitiligo Society’s social media outside normal office hours.

• Support content creation for The Vitiligo Society, by identifying potential case studies and stories. 

This job description cannot cover every task that might arise within the post and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time.

This is a one year fixed term role until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension. Applicants need to be based in the UK.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or find the right candidate. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Role Purpose

Our Communications Officer will help raise awareness of our work with our national partners and stakeholders. Working closely with the wider communications team, you’ll play a key role identifying opportunities to inform and engage our audiences through a range of communications, both digital and offline. You’ll have a strong eye for a compelling story to help demonstrate our impact and inspire collaboration from our partners, and you’ll know how to share these in the most effective ways to generate engagement.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, pulling together work from across the organisation and our programmes into a clear plan to share with our national stakeholders. This will require a highly organised approach, a strong eye for detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.

You’ll be committed to our organisational values and the need for continued learning and improvement necessary for Thrive at Five to develop a new place-based model for supporting early childhood development.

Role Description

• Working with the senior communications manager, regional communications coordinators and fundraising team, implement a national content strategy and identify opportunities to share our work, including events and activities, in line with Thrive at Five’s communications aims and objectives
• Plan, write and edit a range of copy, both on and offline, including case studies, newsletters, blogs, infographics, films / video and promotional documents
• Produce content for Thrive at Five’s national LinkedIn channel, including videos, images and text, to support our overarching communications strategy and objectives  
• Analyse national and regional content performance across all channels and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth, ensuring all online copy adheres to SEO best practice 
• Keep the Thrive at Five website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs from across our programmes and activities 
• Support the senior communications manager to monitor and identify relevant opportunities for Thrive at Five to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand’s authority 
• Work with the senior communications manager to review and update Thrive at Five’s brand guidelines, rolling out across the organisation and ensuring colleagues understand and can confidently apply them 
• Support the communications team with CRM and stakeholder management 
• Supporting wider communications activities as needed, particularly during busy periods

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related communications role, including copywriting and content creation
• Excellent copywriting and editorial skills, including long-form content
• Experience delivering and reporting on content strategies
• Experience producing high-quality, clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content for a range of platforms
• Experience working with and editing websites and CMS
• Ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships internally and externally
• Strong organisational and project management skills with an eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships
• High levels of empathy, passion, and care for those in our community.
• Alignment with our organisation’s values.

Desirable

• Experience of using evaluation tools and reporting on performance of communications and campaigns activity against objectives
• Experience and knowledge of the early years sector
• Experience with design software and tools

Are you considering the next step in your health and social care career? Want to keep making a difference while developing yourself? Discovery are currently recruiting for an Assistant Locality Manager to join our team in Taunton.

The Assistant Locality Manager will support the manager and their team of Support Workers in a variety of ways - delivering the highest possible care to the people we support, ensuring compliance to organisational policies and procedures assisting with rota planning and shift management, using different IT Systems to ensure full compliance in H&S checks managing their time effectively across two locations working alongside the Locality Manager to ensure that colleagues are supported and managed effectively in line with the company values. Acting up as manager when the Locality Manager is unavailable to ensure safe running of the homes and compliance is maintained.

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fifth year in row in 2025.

The total annual pay for the role is currently £30,808.69

About the role: This is a diverse and exciting role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Support the Locality Manager with the smooth operation of the service, including rota management, reviewing and updating support plans and assisting with the recruitment and development of a team of Support Workers. 
• Work with relatives, healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure that the needs and interests of the people we support are met and upheld. 
• Serve as a role model to a team of Support Workers, demonstrating excellent practices of support.

For a full list of what this role involves please read the attached Job Description

What will I need? To be considered as an Assistant Locality Manager you will need:

• Experience of working with people with a wide range of needs - for example, autism and complex learning disabilities
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage your own time, delegate tasks and meet deadlines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and Active Support provision.
• The personality to develop positive working relationships across Discovery – including the people we support, their families, internal colleagues and external agencies.
• Have or be willing to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services.

This list is not exhaustive, please review the attached person specification for further information

Why join us? Discovery are committed to developing skills and rewarding our staff. We offer:

• A salary of £30,808.69 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week)
• 30 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays
• Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Great Induction and training opportunities including Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 

Who we are

Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That’s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, we want to hear from you. 

Apply now:

So if you would like to be a part of our team and if you feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below - upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150 or email applynow @discovery-uk .org

An exciting opportunity has been created for someone who is strategic, creative and passionate about youth services to work across Barnsley.  The new role will be employed by Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services but will work to develop the role, identity and strategy of Barnsley’s Youth Alliance.

Barnsley Youth Alliance currently has a membership of xx youth charities in Barnsley and they are in a pivotal period which requires the skills of a dedicated staff member to help the group navigate how they develop their constitution, their influence across Barnsley and the growth of youth services where there are gaps or barriers.  You will be responsible for coordinating the youth alliance, establishing the governance, coordinating and shaping bids for funding, designing communication methods, representing the alliance to key stakeholders and working with partners and young people to co-produce a well-rounded youth service offer for Barnsley.  You will need excellent communication and literacy skills, strong knowledge of governance and strategy and the ability to understand the needs and voices of a wide range of stakeholders.  You will be comfortable with innovative thinking, navigating political or challenging conversations and working with young people and the VCSE sector.  

This role has the potential to develop in a variety of directions.  The future of the role will be shaped by the successful applicant and the way that the alliance develops during this key period.

Position: Youth Alliance Development Manager

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 – 5 days

Salary: £36,017 pro rata

Contract type: Fixed term, 21 month contract with potential extension pending funding

Start date: July 2025

Reportable to: Head of Partnerships

Direct reports: N/A but responsible to oversee multiple members

Employee benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata with incremental rises with service length
• Volunteer leave to give to a charity of your choice
• Local gym discount
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year not taken from your entitlement
• Free parking
• Lots of tea, coffee, biscuits and fun

Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

· Can this be stopped?

· How will I live my life?

Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.

We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.                                                                           

As Assistant Donation Hub Manager, your primary purpose is to support the efficient and effective operation of our Donations Hub, ensuring that all incoming stock is sorted, processed, and distributed in line with the needs of our retail and ecommerce operations.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to manage a complex and varied stock flow coming from multiple sources - including in-store donations, house clearances, home collections, corporate and community events, and direct drop-offs from the public. A key part of your role will be to ensure these donations are processed efficiently, assessed for maximum value, and appropriately segmented to drive income across our 14 shops and online platforms.

This is a highly practical and physical role that requires strong organisational skills and a deep understanding of operational logistics. You’ll be responsible for ensuring timely fulfilment of shop orders, maintaining high standards of stock quality by both sorting incoming donations from shops, allocating corporate donations and supporting the movement and dispatch of goods in a way that maximises efficiency and minimises waste.

You’ll lead day-to-day activities in the hub, supervising volunteers and working collaboratively with drivers to deliver an excellent internal service to shop teams. You will also act as a key support for community-facing donation activity - helping to deliver excellent service during home collections, managing local donor interactions at the warehouse, and assisting with the logistics of house clearances.

Flexibility will be vital, as the role will operate across a seven-day rota and may require you to deputise for the Operations Manager or drivers when needed. Experience in a charity retail setting, excellent customer service and relationship-building skills, and a general understanding of charity retail would be a distinct advantage. A full UK driving licence is also highly desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the growth and success of our retail network and the wider mission of Fight for Sight: to Save Sight. Change Lives.

Responsible to

Operations Manager

Direct reports

None

Working hours and contract

35 hours per week, working across a flexible seven-day rota

Salary

£25,207 per annum (London Living Wage)

Location

Attending to all the shops around London, from Hampton Hill in the West to Crouch End in the north. Our Donations Hub is currently located within West Norwood, with a second small warehouse attached to our West Norwood Shop.

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and an up to two page supporting statement which evidences the specification with subject header - Assistant Donation Hub Manage

Role Responsibilities

· Support the day-to-day running of the donation hub, ensuring a smooth, accurate and timely flow of donations through the hub

· Oversee and participate in the physical sorting, quality checking, and categorising of stock in line with stock standards and retail priorities

· Prepare and fulfil stock requests from shops and ecommerce channels, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch

· Maintain clear, efficient systems for inventory tracking and stock distribution

· Deputise for the Operations Manager as required, supporting wider operational priorities

· Ensure all machinery and warehouse equipment is fit for purpose, reporting faults and maintaining safety standards

· Coordinate with drivers and retail staff to organise timely deliveries, collections, and transfers between locations

· Step in to cover driving duties as required (subject to driving licence)

· Load vans safely and efficiently, ensuring optimal routing for stock movement

· Maintain roadworthiness and cleanliness of retail vehicles, completing regular checks and liaising on repairs or servicing

· Support waste management processes to reduce landfill and maximise recycling or resale potential

· Supervise, train, and support volunteers in daily warehouse activities, including sorting and logistics

· Create a positive, inclusive environment where volunteers are valued, recognised, and supported

· Define clear volunteer tasks and responsibilities in line with operational needs

· Assist in volunteer recruitment and onboarding in partnership with the Volunteer Engagement Manager

· Deliver excellent internal service to retail shops and ecommerce, responding to stock needs and changes with flexibility

· Provide a professional and friendly experience for public donors during drop-offs, collections, or house clearances

· Support and represent Fight for Sight during home collections and local engagement initiatives

· Promote and encourage donations through strong community-facing presence and service

· Ensure the Donations Hub operates in line with all health and safety standards, including proper manual handling, use of equipment and fire safety

· Carry out regular H&S checks, reporting hazards and ensuring safe working practices

· Adhere to data protection, safeguarding, and secure stock handling procedures

· Ensure all practices within the hub are in line with Fight for Sight’s Safe, Legal & Secure requirements

· Contribute to data tracking on stock volumes, processing times, and donation sources to help drive improvement

· Contribute to achieving KPIs related to stock value, waste reduction, ecommerce contribution, and volunteer hours

· Work with the Operations Manager to identify opportunities to improve donation hub processes, stock handling efficiency, and volunteer engagement

· Provide feedback and insights to the Operations Manager to support continuous improvement

Other

· Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field. 

· To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

· Previous experience in a warehouse, stockroom, logistics or charity retail environment

· Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising volunteers or small teams

· Excellent organisational and time management skills

· Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment with changing demands

· Comfortable with physical work including lifting, sorting and operating equipment

· Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, ability to learn existing systems)

· Managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Qualifications

· Full UK manual driving licence

· GCSE C or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Personal qualities  

· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Flexible, motivated, and able to manage a varied workload with a practical, can-do attitude

· Personable, with excellent listening skills

· Calm under pressure and solution-oriented

· Commitment to excellent customer service and volunteer experience

· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

· Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately. 

Flexibility

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Employee benefits

We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:

· A great team and a supportive culture

· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover

· Generous parental leave

· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development

· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program

· An active Social Committee and staff events

Application & Interview process

See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview TBC

The interview process is planned as follows: TBC

· 1st Interview: TBC

· 2nd Interview and an informal meeting with trustees and colleagues: TBC

Accessibility

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.

Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.

We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.

Philanthropy Officer
c. £33,500 per annum
Full Time/ Permanent/ Hybrid- London (2 days per week)

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading international youth development charity that empowers young people in the UK and countries over the world. The Foundation is now seeking a driven and collaborative individual to join their ambitious Philanthropy team. This role will play a key part in supporting the recruitment and stewardship of major donors, as well as managing donor communications and nurturing long-term relationships. With a strategic goal to expand access, deepen engagement, and increase sustainable income, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and development of the World Fellowship programme, including maintaining and deepening relationships with a portfolio of high-value donors through strategic engagement and stewardship
• Collaborate with the events team to plan and execute donor engagement events, including preparing targeted invitation lists, managing event follow-up, and ensuring meaningful donor experiences.
• Create tailored stewardship reports, donor communications, and relevant publications to keep supporters informed and inspired, enhancing their connection to the organisation’s mission.
• Conduct in-depth prospect research, map donor networks, and proactively seek warm introductions from current supporters to cultivate new philanthropic relationships and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and interactions using Salesforce CRM and ensure timely processing and receipting of donor payments in accordance with internal protocols.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including communications, finance, and programme teams, to support the delivery of fundraising objectives and ensure alignment of donor messaging with organisational goals.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in fundraising and donor stewardship, with a track record of managing high-value supporter relationships and securing philanthropic income within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in creating compelling proposals, stewardship materials, and engaging with diverse stakeholders across various channels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of fundraising principles and donor research techniques.
• Proficient in CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to maintain accurate records and handle donor data responsibly and efficiently.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Individual Giving team as the Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Acquisition.

This role will play a key part in supporting the recruitment of new supporters to the Charity through a range of direct marketing channels and propositions. The post-holder will provide vital administrative support, help deliver campaigns, ensure excellent supporter care, and play an important role in front-of-house operations at both our Chelsea and Sutton offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in fundraising and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, ambitious, and supportive team.

About us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering first-class supporter care to new donors, helping ensure a positive and lasting first impression.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of supporter acquisition campaigns, including proofreading, briefing materials, and coordinating timelines.
• Helping with campaign reporting, KPI tracking, and budget administration.
• Providing regular front-of-house support including managing supporter queries by phone, email, and in person at Chelsea and Sutton.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless donor journeys and data accuracy.

For more details, you can download the full job description below.

Do you have experience in generating and sustaining charitable giving from individuals and nurturing a Friends scheme in the Arts education sector? Are you passionate about choral singing and its power to change the lives of children and young people and can you successfully advocate on our behalf to potential major donors?

The primary focus for the new role is to generate sustainable charitable giving from individuals, maintaining and growing our Friends memberships and developing significant income from major donors. We will also welcome input on stewardship of trusts and foundations if this is also your area of expertise.

We are a leading choral singing organisation and run residential summer courses for children and young people. Our artistic director, Ralph Allwood, founded the organisation 45 years ago, since when over 10,000 young people have benefited from our life-changing courses. Nowadays, around one third of students receive generous bursary support to attend a course and we also work with a range of partner organisations to encourage even more young people from diverse backgrounds to take part in our choral singing courses. We want to secure the future of the organisation and increase the number of students we can support by significantly growing our individual  giving.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to work up to 2 days per week on a freelance basis to help us move up a gear or two in terms of our fundraising, specifically to develop private giving from our extensive alumni network and the many successful individuals who feel music education at a young age made them the person they are today.

We have an office in central London but the job can be done remotely with occasional meetings with the General Manager, either in person or virtually.

Key information

Position: Head of Development, Friends and Major Donors

Reports to: General Manager

Key relationships: Artistic Director, Operations Manager, Assistant Director Rodolfus Choir, Communications Manager & Artistic Adviser, Chairman and Trustees

Location: Working from home with occasional visits to the office at King’s Place, London and meetings with donors c. weekly

Main goal: To launch our 45th anniversary year development appeal and manage fund raising through individual giving, Friends memberships and legacy donations and pledges, growing our charitable income in line with our strategy. 

About this role:

The main duties and responsibilities for the Heads of Development role are as follows:

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

· Maintain and build relationships with our donors, and identify new individuals who would like to see the Rodolfus Choral Foundation thrive

· Use our extensive alumni list to source and maintain donors

· Use contacts from the artistic director and trustees to generate new donors

·  Ensure that our top and potential donors are well looked after and researched, passing on key information to the Artistic Director and, where appropriate, arranging meetings between him and our donors

· Organise and co-host special donor events in unique venues

· Plan and help organise membership events for donors

· Help establish a legacy giving scheme for Rodolfus

· Have overall responsibility for reaching individual giving targets

· Ensure that data is accurately kept in our database in line with GDPR, and is harnessed to support our fundraising efforts

STRATEGIC PLANNING & REPORTING

· Develop a five-year Fundraising Strategy

· Set ambitious but achievable targets for each year, within the overall Rodolfus budget

· Contribute new ideas and find new opportunities for fundraising

· Produce quarterly fundraising updates for the Trustees

· Produce a fundraising report for the annual accounts, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development in the Fundraising Strategy

TRUSTS AND GRANT-MAKING BODIES

· Liaise with the General Manager to ensure a coordinated fundraising plan and targets, in keeping with the artistic vision for Rodolfus

· Proof and submit applications and be the point of contact for Trusts and Foundations (this work is currently supported by the General Manager and a fundraising consultant)

GENERAL

· Attend Team and Board meetings as required

· Be a passionate advocate at all times for Rodolfus

· Adhere to all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as all other company policies and procedures

· Create a positive work environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values

· The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time by the Trustees.

· The appointee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Board.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

· Is able to foster excellent relationships with major donors

· is positive, proactive, hard-working, innovative and ambitious

· is numerate, analytical, organised and has attention to detail

· is friendly, approachable and collaborative

· happy working in a small but dedicated team

· happy to travel regularly when required for donor and team meetings

Essential Criteria:

· excellent interpersonal skills

· experience of developing positive relationships with donors

· proven success in securing major donations

· experience of prospective donor identification and initial approach

· outstanding communication skills, both spoken and written

· experience in budget management

· good attention to detail

· excellent personal organisation and time management

· experience of working efficiently and effectively on their own as well as in a team

· understands the arts sector

Closing date: Midday on 23rd June 2025

Interviews: First round interviews will be held online on w/c 30th June 2025

Second round interviews will be held w/c 7th July 2025