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Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on a project delivered in the borough of Southwark – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking a Project Manager to deliver an initiative that supports young people and adults looking to forge a career in the creative industries. The successful candidate will be expected to work with, and coordinate a network of, a wide range of training providers and employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to identifying, and subsequently supporting and guiding individuals towards the opportunities and employment available within this network. The role will require analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong degree of flexibility – the successful candidate will work with their project team and external partners to develop a programme of activity that will identify and directly address gaps in creative provision, which is as yet, undetermined.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project manager, working with a dedicated team to deliver the creative project. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate marketing materials. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is essential as well as evidence of project delivery, outreach and a clear understanding of skills provision within the creative industries. The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a creative background that has experience in the education/training sector and wants to progress to a more managerial role, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.

 

 

Project Manager, Culture & Creative

Job description

Project Management, Partnerships & Funded Delivery

• Manage day-to-day delivery of creative skills project, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and with key stakeholders, steering groups and funders.
• Monitor progress against targets and KPIs, proactively identifying risks or underperformance and implementing solutions.
• Ensure all delivery, compliance and financial paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on time in line with funder requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, delivery partners and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Use agreed systems (e.g. SharePoint, Teamwork) to store and manage confidential participant and project data in line with GDPR.
• Research, develop and maintain strong referral routes and partnerships across the Southwark creative ecosystem.
• Gather statistical evidence to provide analysis and identify gaps in creative provision. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify programme of activity to address these gaps.
• Deliver series of events or activities according to evolving project plan, including training, networking, mentoring or masterclass sessions.
• Contribute to the identification of future funding opportunities and support the development of funding applications.
• Apply consistent project management processes, templates and data systems to improve delivery quality, reporting and evaluation.

Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build and maintain productive relationships with creative employers, training providers, community organisations and funders.
• Use existing networks and outreach channels to recruit participants from priority groups and underrepresented communities. Develop engagement with relevant individuals to forge viable training and employment pathways.
• Represent Rinova professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums across the borough.
• Deliver presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders on project activity, outcomes and impact.
• Act as an ambassador for the project and for Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach.
• Work collaboratively with training providers, employers and creative organisations to support participant progression into appropriate opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of referral mechanisms and future programme collaborations across the creative sector.

Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with diverse participant cohorts.
• Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility across all project activity.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends, and travel across London boroughs as required.
• Contribute positively to Rinova’s collaborative, employee-owned culture and commitment to social impact.

Person Specification

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Project & Programme Delivery

· Experience of managing or coordinating skills, employability or training projects, ideally within the creative, cultural or education sectors.

· Demonstrable experience of working within publicly funded provision, with a clear understanding of compliance, monitoring, evidence collection and reporting requirements.

· Ability to manage delivery against targets, KPIs and deadlines, identifying risks or underperformance and implementing corrective actions.

· Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting participant and performance data to inform delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.

· Good understanding of project management principles, with the ability to apply structured processes, tools and systems.

Participant Support & Employability

· Experience of working with adults returning to work, individuals in employment needing to upskill, or those seeking career progression.

· Experience of engaging and supporting NEET young people or individuals who are hard to reach, retain or engage.

· Ability to provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), confidence-building support and employability coaching.

· Strong understanding of the barriers faced by diverse and multicultural cohorts, and how these relate to education, skills and employment.

· Ability to motivate, engage and support individuals to progress into training, education or employment.

Creative Industries & Skills Knowledge

· Good understanding of skills provision and career pathways within the creative industries, such as film, music, performing arts, gaming, fashion, literature and crafts.

· Ability to identify skills gaps and work collaboratively with stakeholders to design responsive activity that addresses local need.

· Awareness of the Southwark and wider London creative ecosystem and the role of partnerships in supporting progression.

Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

· Experience of building and maintaining networks and partnerships with employers, training providers, community organisations or funders.

· Proven ability to undertake outreach and recruitment activity, particularly with underrepresented groups.

· Confidence in representing an organisation professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums.

· Ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners to support learner progression.

Communication, Administration & IT

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.

· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.

· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Professional Practice & Values

· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.

· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.

· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.

· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Experience of designing and delivering workshops, training sessions or group activities.

· Existing networks within the creative industries that can support recruitment, engagement or progression.

· Experience contributing to funding applications or project development activity.

RiverCare and BeachCare Manager (maternity cover)

Salary: £31,971p.a. pro-rata (£39,964p.a. FTE)

Hours: 30 hours per week, to be worked over 4 or 5 days

Contract: Up to 12 months

Location: Home based in the East of England, with travel in the Anglian Water region and occasional travel across England.

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world facing huge environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

We are looking for a passionate and outstanding programme manager to join our RiverCare & BeachCare programme for a period of maternity leave. Delivered by Keep Britain Tidy, in partnership with programme funder Anglian Water for nearly 25 years, the programme aims to inspire community ownership of local blue spaces through training and support to become empowered, self-organising volunteer groups. This is an exciting role in a fast-paced charity and a welcoming, ambitious team.

The successful applicant will have experience of overseeing and monitoring large-scale volunteer programmes, working with a wide variety of partner organisations, and hold a good knowledge of environmental sustainability, and ecological challenges in the water and marine environment.

You will be an effective communicator and networker, highly organised and able to manage a small team, a self-starter able to work to deadlines without close supervision. You will be working as part of a regional and national team. Some travel within the region and across England will be required, as will occasional weekend and evening work.

Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlements and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you have any special requirements for interview just let us know.

If you are interested in this job and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description and continue to apply. 

As part of the application process you will need to answer 5 timed multiple-choice questions, 3 sift questions relating to your relevant experience, and submit a CV tailored to the role. You will also be asked to complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

The deadline for applications is 09:00, Monday 23 February 2025.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 9 March 2026.

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.

Please note we will only be able to contact successful candidates. Thank you for your interest in our work.

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

No agencies please.

#Manager#RiverCareBeachCare#Manager

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a well established benevolent organisation based in London.  This organisation provides crucial support to individuals who are in need by giving independent advice, guidance, case management, and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of concerns including financial, health, housing, and wellbeing issues. 

Senior Finance Manager manages day to day operational finance and financial reporting, oversees investment management, and works with the exec team to identify and implement strategic efficiencies.  There is also a team with 2 direct reports.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified management account with demonstrable experience in a senior finance position within the charity sector. You will also have experience of overseeing investments and their performance.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.

Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Passionate about nature? We are looking for a Training & Development Officer to deliver sessions to educators across southwest England.

We are looking for a Training and Development Officer to cover the South West of England, 29.6hr/week, term-time only. You will be working directly with teachers and other education staff supporting their journeys in taking curriculum learning and play outside and to utilise their school grounds. You will deliver Learning through Landscape’s training and projects within diverse communities across a significant geographical area.

 

You’ll need to have a passion for nature, have experience in training and advising educational staff in primary or secondary schools, been involved in delivering outdoor nature-based and curriculum linked learning activities and have good IT skills.

Ideally, you’ll be based in the Exeter/Barnstable/Yeovil area as it is essential that you are able and willing to travel in the Southwest. There could be travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays.

We are seeking exceptional applicants for the new post of Head of Safety and Risk, based at our head office in Stockport, to lead on the management of safety and risk across our organisation. The Head of Safety and Risk will be a key member of our highly performing senior leadership team and will contribute to our wider success and positive reputation. This challenging new role would be ideal for a competent, experienced Health and Safety professional keen to take on a role that blends strategy and operational delivery.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing, organisation with charitable status providing care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing over 1,000 units of supported housing. Creative Support is regulated by the CQC and Regulator of Social Housing and therefore must achieve high standards of health and safety compliance. As a large employer with over 5,000 staff nationally, we promote a culture of safety, awareness, compliance and good practice, with a commitment to keeping our staff and service users as safe as possible.

This senior leadership role will include specific responsibility for:

· Management of the Health & Safety team and functions

· Providing a responsive and customer-focused Health & Safety Helpdesk

· Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations

· Development and ongoing management of the Health & Safety inspection programme

· Oversight of incidents, accidents & RIDDOR cases (including appropriate escalation & follow up)

· Undertaking investigations and supporting the Executive Team with incident management, identifying root causes, leading/attending strategy meetings and implementing follow up actions

· Case management of insurance claims and other high risk safety cases

· Writing and presenting professional reports and safety briefings

· Providing accurate data, reports, advice and assurance to the Executive Team and Board 

· Collaborating across departments to ensure effective safety governance & risk management

· Reporting to and liaising effectively with regulatory bodies & other external stakeholders

· Devising and implementing safety-related campaigns and the dissemination of safety information

· Embedding effective risk assurance, risk management and continuous improvement

· Oversight of our vehicles management function and line management of the Vehicles Officer

· Contributing to the review of the corporate Risk Register

· Championing a proactive culture of risk prevention and management aligned to strategic and business objectives

In order to fulfil this role, you will need a track record in the management of health and safety in a health, care or housing environment, and a relevant safety qualification. You will demonstrate understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and other safety legislation and regulatory requirements. You will be conscientious, well organised, and able to clearly delegate to others whilst maintaining personal accountability. A proactive, assertive, and confident approach is essential, as is the ability to lead and motivate your team to provide excellent customer service and meet performance expectations and KPIs.

You must demonstrate a high standard of written English, with the ability to write professional reports.  You will have strong IT and data management skills, including the confident use of word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and databases. The ability to critically read documents and accurately identify facts, issues, and root causes is essential. You will be able to research and evaluate information, and take responsibility for staying up to date with changing legislation, case law and emerging good practice.

You will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of diligence and professionalism, with excellent attention to detail. You must be able to represent Creative Support in a credible and assuring manner, and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

We will support your ongoing professional development with access to training and membership of professional networks.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

 

· Flexible working arrangements

· High level of training and development through our Creative Academy

· Pension with company contribution

· Free life assurance

· 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday

· Friendly, supportive work environment

· Career development opportunities

· Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme

We can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part-time hours, subject to a minimum of 30 hours, with the expectation of some flexibility to attend evening meetings and undertake national travel.

 The post will be based in our Head Office in Stockport. Our offices are readily accessible via public transport, as we are based in in the centre of Stockport and close to the mainline train station. Due to the need for travel to our sites across the country, you must be a car driver with a current cleaning driving licence. We can provide a lease car or taxable monthly car allowance of £250 per month.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84354

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation with a commitment to equality and diversity. We are recognised as a Mindful Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Employer and have been awarded Investors in People Gold in recognition of our commitment to our employees.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital

Are you looking for a strategic leadership role where you can drive brand, digital transformation and audience growth to support long term mission impact?

We are seeking a strategic leader to help shape the next chapter of a national charity as it modernises and expands its reach.

Position: Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital

Location: Central London/hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £70k

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 05/03/2026 17:00

The charity is entering a once-in-a-generation transformation. As they modernise the organisation, build a new digital platform, relaunch the brand for the 30th Anniversary, and reposition as a national leader in skills-based volunteering, they are creating a brand new senior role: Head of Engagement, Communications & Digital.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

We are looking for a strategic, creative and digitally confident leader who can:

• Reposition the charity’s brand and strengthen our national visibility
• Lead the engagement and communications strategy for our 30th Anniversary campaign
• Oversee the implementation of our new CRM, digital hub and online community
• Build user-centred engagement journeys for charities, volunteers and partners
• Drive growth through targeted marketing, storytelling and digital acquisition
• Use data and insight to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Lead a high-performing team
• Embed agile / sprint-based working across the organisation

This role is critical in helping to deliver the 2026 Operating Plan and accelerate towards the ambition to double impact by 2030.

About You

You will be:

• A confident, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic storyteller with a strong eye for brand, narrative and digital experience
• Skilled at building integrated communications and engagement functions
• Experienced in digital transformation projects (CRM, platforms, user journeys)
• Insight-led, data-driven and comfortable making decisions based on evidence
• Passionate about social impact, equity and inclusive communications
• Energised by organisational change and leading teams through growth

You don’t need to have worked in the charity sector but you must be motivated by the mission and excited by the chance to strengthen the sector through better leadership and collaboration.

In return…

• A mission-driven organisation at a pivotal moment of growth
• A CEO and Board committed to modernisation, clarity and high performance
• A newly forming leadership team with space to create and shape your function
• Big strategic challenges with a supportive, collaborative culture
• The opportunity to make a sector-wide impact by strengthening thousands of charities

About the Organisation

This successful social enterprise amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world.

This is done by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. It manages the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring and increases the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning.  It increases the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. It increases the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Communications, Director of Marketing, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Communications, Head of Digital, Head of Brand and Engagement, Director of Engagement, Director of Digital Transformation, Marketing and Communications Lead, Digital Engagement Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Liberty is looking for an exceptional Policy & Campaigns Officer with a strong understanding of civil liberties and human rights to join the team as we begin work on our exciting new three-year strategy.

This position, which sits in the Policy & Campaigns team, plays a key role in developing and implementing Liberty’s policy and campaigning priorities: undertaking high-quality research, influencing decision-makers, building coalitions, producing policy and campaign materials, providing policy input to strategic litigation, and building public and political support for Liberty’s work.

We are seeking someone who holds Liberty’s values and ambitions close to their heart, as we work to ensure everyone in the United Kingdom is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. This is a key role in securing the long-term policy change needed to protect the human rights and civil liberties of everyone who lives in the UK.

Policy & Campaigns Officers monitor and respond to policy threats to our human rights frameworks, to our rights to protest, and to live free from discrimination. They work with political players and civil servants to steer policy and legislation. They produce high-quality, persuasive content and translate complex legal and policy arguments in a clear and compelling way for mass audiences. They lead and support other human rights and civil society organisations, lending expertise and building solidarity. We have worked with civil society to fight back against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023, and to see off threats to our Human Rights Act.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong political instincts who brings a collaborative approach to their work. You will have policy and research experience in human rights, or a related field. You will have a strong understanding of how to secure policy change in challenging political environments.

You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 12pm Monday 23 February 2026

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on 11th and 12th March

Second round interview will be held on 18th March

Apply via the Job Board on our website. 

Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone trust. 

The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets, and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted fundas, as well as other non-financial benefits. 

What you will be doing 

• Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives. 
• Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs. 
• Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual targets and KPIs. 
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards. 
• Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects. 
• Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships. 
• Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team. 
• Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards. 
• Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance. 
• Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders. 
• Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate. 
• Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector, to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work. 
• Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth, and the needs of young people and youth organisations. 
• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations. 
• Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. 

What you bring to the role

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector, with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums. 
• Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching. 
• Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level. 
• First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices. 
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload. 
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard. 
• Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues. 
• Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth. 

Attributes and Behaviours: 

• Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people. 
• A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude. 
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to innovate. 
• Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others. 
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail. 
• Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment. 
• Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team. 
• Passion for personal and professional development, and a willingness to learn enw skills. 

You will be able to demonstrate our values of being: 

• Ambitious 
• Collaborative 
• Inclusive 
• Accountable 

Benefits 

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers. 
• Employer 4% pension contribution. 
• Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity. 
• Free Health Care Cash Plan. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. 
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network. 
• Flexible working opportunities considered. 
• You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent strategic, analytical and leadership skills to join Impetus as an Investment Director and support us in our mission to transform the lives of young people.

The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.

Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.

About the Investment Team

The Investment Team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our portfolio partners to improve and scale their impact.

The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.

The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.  

The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.

The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.

The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives.  We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.

About this role

We believe that all young people deserve to succeed in school and in work, whatever their background. As we enter a challenging time with rising inflation and a likely recession, our work feels more vital than ever before. We are pleased to be able to expand our team to support our growing portfolio of charity and non-profit partners, in order to reach and impact more lives. The role of Investment Director presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charities we serve, the team itself and the whole of Impetus.  

Key responsibilities

Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio

• Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment 
• Leading in-depth due diligence process within the scope of a grant round, to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential; 
• Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support;
• Developing and presenting high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.

Managing partnerships with portfolio partners

• Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs 
• Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase 
• Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making evidence-based recommendations on progression or exit to Leads, Portfolio Director and the Investment Committee
• Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding 
• Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
• Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements. 

Supporting portfolio partners 

• Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
  • clarify theory of change,
  • define long term ambition,
  • develop growth strategy
  • achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes,
  • strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities,
  • develop path to scale,
  • build financial resilience;
• Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression;
• Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with portfolio partners that are aligned with the partner’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work;
• Collaborating with the Impetus Philanthropy team to support the development of additional funding opportunities for portfolio partners, enhancing their ability to deliver impact at scale;
• Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each portfolio partner that is managed by an Investment Director.

Support to Impetus

• Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature;
• Contributing insights and learning from portfolio work to inform Impetus’ strategy, model and delivery;
• Contributing to internal priorities and working groups (e.g. team strategy discussions, digital improvement initiatives, or equity, diversity, and inclusion)
• Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
• Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy and agreed forums
• Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage portfolio partners appropriately in these events.
• Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.

Person specification

Essential

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
• Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals.
• Tenacity and initiative.
• Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership.
• Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback.
• Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.

Desirable

• Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity.
• Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work.
• Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors.
• Board experience in private, public or third sector.
• Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.

Head of Individual Giving

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.

You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
• Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
• Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
• A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
• Excellent communication skills

Data Processing Administrator

Location: Astolat – with opportunity for hybrid working Within ACS core office hours (8am – 6pm)

Salary: Band P: £25,634-£26,538 (Pro-rata)

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week (0.8FTE). Flexibility will be required to meet the evolving needs of the organisation (occasional evening & weekend).

Role Overview

The Data Processing Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the charity’s data is accurate, secure, and effectively managed to support service delivery, reporting, and decision-making. This role is vital in helping the organisation maintain high standards of data integrity and compliance, ultimately supporting unpaid carers more effectively.

Person Specification – Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in data entry and data management within a professional setting.
• Familiarity with data management software, ideally Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar platforms.

Essential Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and best practices for handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of data quality assurance processes and techniques.
• Awareness of the role of data in supporting charitable services and impact measurement.

Essential Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data handling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Openness and self-motivation to learn and develop new skills, including the ability to adapt to and work confidently with a range of digital systems and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to touch-type and enter data with good speed and accuracy.

Desirable 

• Experience working with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and maintenance, including updating existing records and entering new information into databases. 
• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in the development and implementation of data management policies and procedures. 
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their data needs and provide solutions. 
• Generate reports and work alongside the Administration & Data Team Manager to analyse data and support decision-making processes. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues. 
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive data. 
• Support the team with general administrative tasks as needed, under direction of the Administration & Data Team Manager. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data management. 
• Take responsibility and ownership of your area of work including your own training and development to make sure you can deliver excellence. 
• Work across the organisation on projects and support organisation-wide events and activities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Fundraising & Bid Writing Officer (FBO) Location: LDHAS, 2, Aalborg Place, Lancaster LA1 1BJ or such other place as LDHAS may require Salary: NJC Scale SO1 - £34,515 to £36,363 (Full time Equivalent), £18,408 to £19,396 (Pro Rata) Hours of work: 20 hours per week over 4 weekdays (9am to 2pm) Job summary The postholder will be responsible for identifying, writing, and submitting compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the LDHAS management team and the finance officer to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring LDHAS meets income targets as agreed by the Trustees. The postholder will: Proactively research, navigate the system and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies. Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with LDHAS's strategic priorities working closely with the Operational manager, Business development manager and Finance officer in their collaboration with key partners. Work collaboratively with LDHAS managers and colleagues to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications. Tailor applications to funder requirements and priorities, ensuring persuasive storytelling and alignment with LDHAS 's mission. Research and identify opportunities to raise money via businesses including payroll giving and sponsoring fundraising events. Research and identify opportunities to encourage supporters to consider leaving a gift to LDHAS in their wills. Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked. Person specification Professional education which supports effective communication in respect of bid writing. Gained through qualification and/or equivalent degree level experiential learning. The ability to draw on and apply personal lived experiences appropriately. Evidence of continuing professional development Professional knowledge of grant application processes and bid writing. Knowledge of funders and application requirements Experience of submitting successful bids and grant applications Experience of managing a pipeline of applications and submissions. Experience of using grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools. Ability to write clear, concise and compelling bids and grant applications. Ability to be flexible and creative Ability to consider and respond to feedback from bids and grant applications to improve future submissions  Ability to communicate effectively and present sometimes complex information in an accessible way Excellent attention to detail Effective, empathetic communicator Excellent organisation and time management skills Resilience Be committed to the values of LDHAS  About LDHAS Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service Limited (LDHAS) has been operating in Lancaster for over 30 years providing help to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people. The centre is the heart of the organisation. We offer a basic needs service for people sleeping on the streets. We provide a service for those who are homeless or experiencing housing poverty in the Lancaster and District area. We provide the following essential needs for rough sleepers: Assistance with form filling Breakfast and lunch Phone access Access to identification documents Shower A care of address for correspondence Clothing Laundry facilities We are also a one-stop shop / homeless hub with visiting agencies providing services from our building to our clients, be it advice on benefits (universal credits, PIP etc), drug and alcohol services, help with housing needs, Hepatitis C testing, or medical assistance from a nurse in our medical room. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service, please do not hesitate to apply.

Membership and Registry Officer (Temporary) 4-week temporary assignment · Immediate start · £15.93 per hour · 1 day per week on site (London)

Are you passionate about supporting people, providing guidance, and keeping essential processes running smoothly? We are looking for a Membership and Registry Officer to join our client on a temporary basis, helping deliver a high-quality experience to members, prospective registrants, and key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-focused environment, enjoys working with data and CRM systems, and is confident communicating across a range of channels. You'll play an important part in supporting membership and registration processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and excellent service.

About the Role:

You will support the Membership and Professional Standards Department to:

• Provide efficient administration for membership and registration processes
• Process applications, elections, reinstatements and transfers
• Respond to membership and subscription enquiries
• Maintain and improve data integrity within the CRM
• Support recruitment, engagement and retention activities
• Contribute to departmental targets for subscriptions, recruitment and retention

What You’ll Do Membership Recruitment and Retention

• Provide guidance to prospective and upgrading members via email, phone, video call and social media
• Support the conversion of new and existing enquiries into membership and registration
• Record and monitor recruitment and retention activity, producing clear statistics and reports
• Assist with communications to existing, new and prospective members
• Create and coordinate recruitment and retention campaigns, including related CRM administration
• Actively follow up leads and enquiries
• Assist with company annual payment scheme administration
• Update member records with accuracy and care

Marketing and Communications Support

• Help deliver clear and consistent messaging on membership and registration benefits
• Contribute copy and digital content for newsletters, social media, and website blogs
• Support promotional activity across digital platforms
• Assist with creating content such as case studies, fact sheets, FAQs and digital assets
• Support with the design and production of promotional materials for events and campaigns

Administration, Subscriptions and Data Management

• Respond to enquiries via email and phone
• Support processing of membership and registration applications
• Handle reinstatements, transfers and dual registration requests
• Support annual subscription communications and renewals
• Process payments (credit card, cheque, BACS) and issue reminders, notices and receipts
• Assist with annual and monthly Direct Debit processes
• Support subscription reconciliation and data management
• Maintain CRM data, ensuring accuracy of records, demographics and post-nominals
• Issue usernames, passwords and updated correspondence as required
• Assist with Branch and Committee data updates

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a membership organisation, professional body, or customer-focused environment
• Ability to provide clear, accurate advice by email, phone and in person
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage day-to-day work effectively
• A collaborative approach and ability to build rapport with stakeholders
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence using multiple IT systems, especially Microsoft tools
• Ability to analyse data and present information clearly

How to Apply:

To apply for the Membership and Registry Officer role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 82451SOH and we can provide more information to you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

BookTrust – Fundraising Lead (Individual Giving)
Location: Hybrid with a minimum of eight office days per month in either London (Farringdon) or Leeds office.
Salary: £55,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.

BookTrust, the charity that champions the power of reading, is seeking an individual expert to strengthen and expand its individual giving fundraising to secure the financial support needed to get even more children reading and fulfilling their potential.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, reaching over 1.3 million children and families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland each year and delivering evidence-informed programmes that make a measurable difference to children’s reading behaviours. Their work is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the chance to enjoy reading and all the lifelong benefits it brings. In recent years, the charity’s work has focused on helping children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds to become regular readers.

This role will lead and manage the Individual Giving team to design and deliver an innovative, supporter-centric programme with a strong focus on loyalty, and plans to expand fundraising channels including digital, community fundraising and legacies, and to develop new fundraising products and increase engagement with new and existing supporters.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, High Value Giving Lead and colleagues throughout the organisation, the post-holder will maximise opportunities to increase income and lifetime value and deliver compelling fundraising campaigns with excellent stewardship activities across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and confident individual giving specialist with a track record across traditional and digital channels and covering all parts of the supporter journey from acquisition to long-term retention. Proven success growing individual giving income and a passion for public engagement will be a must, alongside the ability to work in a complex, multi-channel environment. An excellent communicator, you will be able to share the impact of BookTrust’s work in clear, compelling ways and use your collaborative and hands on leadership skills to motivate your team to achieve excellent outcomes for children and families.

This is an exciting time to join a friendly and supportive fundraising team, with individual giving identified as a key income stream for the charity’s ambitious plans to grow income significantly over the next five years.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 2nd March, 9.00 am.