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Location: Shelter Head Office, Old Street London with hybrid working
Contract type: Fixed-term contract ending November 2026
Salary: £43,338.14 per annum plus £5023.71 London weighting per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you a strategic and creative fundraising leader with a passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences? If so, join Shelter as a Senior Direct Marketing Manager and play a key role in delivering our ambitious Individual Giving strategy. You’ll lead high-impact campaigns, manage budgets and teams, and help shape how we engage supporters to power our fight for home. Now’s the time to make a real difference.
About the role
As a Senior Direct Marketing Manager in the team, you will take the lead in driving the strategic development of the Individual Giving programme forward, using supporter insights and data to deliver outstanding supporter experiences at every touch point across both online and offline channels.
You’ll be a leader in the team, managing both your direct report and matrix teams to deliver multiple projects at the same time. You’ll also manage significant income and expenditure budgets and deliver exceptional fundraising campaigns to maximise income opportunities which will help more people and families secure a safe home.
About you
We're looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to shape and deliver our Individual Giving programme, driving supporter engagement across acquisition, retention, and innovation. You'll lead a talented team and agency partners – including face to face agency campaign management, to create inspiring, multi-channel campaigns that build long-term supporter relationships and maximise income. With responsibility for planning, budget management, and insight-driven campaign delivery, you'll champion cross-team working and foster a positive, inclusive team culture – helping Shelter grow its impact through evidence-led, supporter-focused fundraising.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
This post sits within the Individual Giving team, which is responsible for delivering a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. The team has grown over the past few years and has benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 1500 words in total.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with a charity to recruit a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a sector-leading Legacy and In Memory Giving programme during a key period of strategic growth.
Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing, you will oversee the charity’s Legacy and In Memory marketing activity, delivering a best-in-class supporter experience and driving long-term income growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Legacy Marketing Strategy, focused on increasing legacy intenders and pledgers.
- Lead the ongoing development of a stewardship and acquisition programme, ensuring engaging and insight-led supporter journeys.
- Shape and deliver a long-term In Memory Giving strategy, working collaboratively across internal teams and with external agencies.
- Manage a budget with oversight of expenditure and income targets.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of legacy and in-memory campaigns across multiple channels.
- Build and maintain relationships with creative, media, and Free Will scheme partners to ensure campaigns are effective, compliant, and on brand.
- Line manage a Legacy Manager, with indirect management of senior executives.
Person Specification:
- Substantial experience in legacy marketing or legacy fundraising, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
- A proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Strong strategic planning and budget management capabilities.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing agencies and supplier contracts, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
- Demonstrable understanding of data protection, fundraising regulation, and compliance.
- Strong leadership and line management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with a keen eye for innovation and continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer:
- An exciting 6-month contract within a fantastic organisation.
- A hybrid working pattern with 1-2 days per-month onsite in London.
- A fantastic salary of £45,000 to £50,000 for the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Senior Category Manager (Technology) - 12 month FTC
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Contract: ?12 month fixed-term contract?
Salary: £56,000 - £63,000
Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week?
Location: ?Stratford, London? ?Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)?
Closing date: 11.59pm 28th October
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At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
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We're looking for a Senior Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a fixed term basis. In this crucial role, you will be accountable for driving value and impact for Cancer Research UK by leading the development and execution of strategic procurement initiatives across our technology-related services and solutions spend categories. As well as helping CRUK to mitigate risk, you'll support the organisation's long-term goals through effective supplier partnerships and commercial strategies. You'll also build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence key decision-making, ultimately ensuring that Procurement deliver measurable benefits aligned with CRUK's mission to beat cancer.
What will I be doing?
Develop and deliver category strategies that align with CRUK's objectives, using market insights, risk analysis, and stakeholder input to drive value and efficiency.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across CRUK to ensure procurement strategies are understood, supported, and embedded in business planning.
Lead sourcing activities including supplier evaluation, selection, and competitive tendering to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service outcomes.
Negotiate and draft commercial contracts that secure robust terms, mitigate risk, and maximise value for CRUK.
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against KPIs and continuous improvement.
Identify and mitigate supplier risks to protect CRUK's operational and reputational interests.
Monitor and report on category performance to ensure delivery of savings, value, and alignment with CRUK's strategic goals.
What are we looking for?
Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive collaboration and innovation.
Strong influencing and communication skills, with experience in securing stakeholder buy-in for complex technology procurement strategies.
Extensive experience in leading change IT categories, identifying opportunities for digital and operational improvement and delivering measurable benefits.
Deep expertise in managing complex IT contracts and supplier relationships, including managed services, SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance, performance, and value delivery.
In-depth knowledge of category management principles, with a track record of developing and executing IT category strategies that align with organisational goals and technology roadmaps.
Comprehensive experience in end-to-end sourcing within IT categories, including tendering, supplier evaluation, and delivering excellent stakeholder experiences across technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced negotiation skills, with a history of securing favourable commercial terms and drafting robust IT contract schedules, including SLAs, KPIs, and exit strategies.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
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Shop Cover Manager - London
Job reference: REQ004442
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Role also includes an additional £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance
Supporting Scope shops based in the London area. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area. Supporting Scope shops based in the London area
Permanent, 35 hours
Job description
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in London area. These include: Acton, Basildon Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow and Woolwich. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.
This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence and maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Divisional Support Lead, you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.
To be successful in this role
· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers
· Possess a strong work ethic
· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.
· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by
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ABOUT US
The WHO Foundation (WHOF), launched in May 2020 and headquartered in Geneva, was created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO. Its mission is to mobilize greater private capital and partnership to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO), enabling catalytic impact on the people whose lives rely on WHO’s work and facilitating innovation to maximize the impact of the resources we invest.
WHO plays a singular role in leading the global health ecosystem, acting as a first-responder to health crises — including the current conflict in Ukraine and on behalf of the 15+ million people in urgent need of aid in Horn of Africa; producing technical guidelines and tools to prevent and treat disease; and acting as a country-level convener with an unparalleled level of trust. The crises of the 21st century, including COVID-19, have made clear both the inequity of access to effective and affordable healthcare and the indispensable role of WHO. Yet WHO lacks sufficient resources to fulfill its mandate. And, beyond funding, its vision cannot be achieved by the public sector alone.
The WHO Foundation was therefore created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support its mission: promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, while protecting the neutrality and independence of WHO as the world’s leading health authority. WHOF is a nexus for unique opportunities in global health, facilitating game-changing opportunities between the private sector and WHO. Our focus is on mobilizing grant income, shared value partnerships, and investment to power WHO’s work.
PURPOSE
The Fundraising Database Manager will support the Development team by overseeing and managing fundraising data analytics and reporting management, data systems, and related processes, to ensure alignment with the WHO Foundation’s strategic goals and data driven decision making. Our data analytics and reporting framework is at a foundational stage and requires development from the ground up, including the implementation of meaningful reporting and insights—making this role critical to its success.
REPORTS TO
The Fundraising Database Manager will report to the Head of Development Operations at the WHO Foundation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Management:
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Administer and maintain the integrity of the data inputted into WHO Foundation’s CRM (Salesforce) and ensure fundraising data records are accurate and up-to-date.
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Work closely with the Operations PMO office and the IT manager, which oversees the overall consistency of the information systems architecture to ensure that Salesforce functionality meet the Foundation’s fundraising needs,
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Ensure that Salesforce is utilised effectively to fully meet the Foundation’s needs, as well as identifying areas for further process development.
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Demonstrate the ability to clean, format, and import data into Salesforce, using input obtained from team members across the Foundation in a timely and efficient manner.
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Liaise with the Operations PMO lead and external consultants and suppliers to support integrations with other fundraising platforms or other services when required.
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Regularly review and update existing data management processes and procedures.
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Provide ongoing training and develop training materials for Foundation newcomers and team members on the effective use of Salesforce and other relevant data procedures, ensuring adoption of best practices.
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Work closely with the Prospect Research team to implement a successful Prospect Management System within the CRM
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Manages, troubleshoots, and works to resolve data analysis, reporting and systems issues and complexities as it relates to the Development team or data
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Facilitate discussions between leadership, fundraisers, WHO leadership and other stakeholders to identify needs and develop data structures and a salesforce environment that will support solutions and more effective fundraising.
Reporting and Insights:
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Design and maintain a suite of Salesforce dashboards that provide real-time visibility into fundraising performance, pipeline health, and key KPIs.
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Deliver accurate and timely reporting - both regular and ad-hoc - for senior leadership, fundraisers, and operations teams.
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Develop and refine reporting mechanisms that inform the strategic planning of the EMT, Board, WHO colleagues, Development and Operations team.
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Create complex queries and supporter data selections to meet the needs of fundraising, stewardship, and communications functions.
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Implement and manage data hygiene reporting, regularly monitoring database integrity, sharing insights with colleagues, and partnering with them to strengthen data quality across the Foundation.
Gift Processing:
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Ensure that the rules defined for cultivation processes are applied consistently by all fundraisers and partner with the Finance team to ensure reconciliation with our financial accounts.
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Work closely with the Legal function to ensure accurate donor research records and due diligence are properly conducted and recorded.
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Conduct quality checks to ensure the Foundation maintains accurate electronic records within the CRM of all gifts made to the Foundation, including the storage of important documents such as gift agreements and due diligence reports (liaising with the Legal team), which pertain to the Foundation’s relationship with our supporters and stakeholders.
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Work with the Ops teams to manage an effective system for tracking overdue/outstanding pledge instalments and payments for the Foundation to be followed up.
PROFILE
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Bachelor's degree in any academic field.
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Minimum of 7+ years of relevant professional experience in a Database Management role within a fundraising organization.
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Agile and IT-savvy approach with a demonstrable record of success in working with CRMs. Candidates with significant experience in Salesforce preferred.
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Experience of relationship building and management with various stakeholders internally and externally.
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Demonstrated success in building data analytics and reporting frameworks to support fundraising pipelines and reporting.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills; able to translate diverse needs into effective technical solutions.
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Experience training colleagues, developing process documentation, and managing projects
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of French or other UN languages is an asset.
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Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Familiarity with data privacy, GDPR and compliance in global fundraising context
WHAT WE OFFER
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Rewarding work in a dynamic non-profit environment
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A collaborative workplace within a multicultural team
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An agile and flexible environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Type of contract: Permanent contract
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Location: Ideally Based in Geneva, though other locations may be possible
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Working rate: 100%
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Deadline for application: 22.10.2025
The WHO Foundation puts equity at the center of all its work and is committed to building, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment and advancement opportunities are based upon individual qualifications, regardless of gender, color, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, nationality, cultural & religious background, beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and marital status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) leads global efforts to give everyone, everywhere the chance to enjoy a healthy life.





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Background
Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in twelve areas/regions of the UK and will support 3,800 children in 2025-26.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (P2-4) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading. For more information please visit our website and watch this short video!
Job Summary
Chapter One is seeking a Scotland Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to disadvantaged communities is maximised throughout the academic year.
The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base and who is able to travel frequently in and around the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas. The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers (also part-time) who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work additional hours during busy autumn months, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers
- Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms
- Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and communicate this to others
- Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up
- Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom
- Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles
- Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed
- Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise
- Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends
- Create regular data summaries for all participating classrooms
- Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools
- Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required
- Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary. This may include opportunities for Chapter One children to visit the office of the volunteers.
- Liaison with corporate partners as required
- Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team
- As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme
Role Requirements:
Essential
- Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field
- Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
- Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software and technical hardware issues, adept with Google suite and Microsoft Teams
- Ability to manipulate and analyse data to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery
- Proven ability to work independently
- Self-starter and quick learner
- Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
- University degree
- Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Two years of teaching/education experience with primary age children
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
1) Explain your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
2) Share your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
3) Explain how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
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The Fundraising Club CIC is a not-for-profit digital community for sports club volunteers and officials. They provide support, advice, events, and digital fundraising services to help grow sports across the UK. Thanks to The Fundraising Club, hundreds of clubs generate essential recurring monthly fundraising income. Do you want to join the initiative that enables grass roots sports clubs across the UK achieve their potential and transform their communities?
We are looking for a Relationship Account Manager to join the ambitious, growing and successful team at The Fundraising Club and help grassroots sports clubs raise vital funds through an innovative Club Lottery platform.
The Role
As Relationship Account Manager you will work at the heart of community sport, supporting clubs to adopt, maintain and scale their lottery programmes. Duties will include:
- Building strong, genuine relationships with grassroots sports clubs, supporting staff and volunteers in setting up their lottery programme
- Delivering engaging demos and presentations while coaching and motivating club committees to develop best practice in fundraising
- Collaborating with marketing and content teams to develop campaigns, materials, and resources
- Analysing performance and sharing success stories to promote achievements and learnings.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a people-focused and target orientated environment and genuinely enjoys seeing others succeed! You might come from a background in sports development, fundraising, account management, sales, or community engagement, but above all, you’ll bring enthusiasm, empathy, and passion. If you believe yourself to be a tech-confident and goals orientated person with the skills and attributes to make this role a success, then we would love to hear from you!
Why The Fundraising Club CIC?
Joining the team at The Fundraising Club provides a unique opportunity to become part of something exciting, innovative and at the heart of grass roots enablement. The Fundraising Club is a flagship initiative of Pitchero, a leading digital technology provider for amateur and semi-professional sports clubs meaning you will sit at the heart of digital innovation for sports clubs. The Relationship Manager position is therefore a rare and exceptional role to work in a fast paced, exciting, commercial environment, while positively impacting communities across the UK. With a fun, interactive and exciting office culture you will also access the following benefits:
- Cash plan health care scheme
- Modern office environment close to the M62, with free on-site parking and excellent staff facilities
- Fruit, breakfast porridges and cereal provided for all staff
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development, ensuring you’re equip you with everything you need to succeed!
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager
Salary: £35,000
Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum
Are you a dynamic individual who can develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement work in Surrey? Do you thrive on working with people, helping to empower them to use their skills and experiences to help others in the community? Can you make a difference at a local Surrey charity?
We are seeking a hard-working, driven and flexible individual to develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement team to raise awareness and increase engagement locally of our vital work.
What you’ll be doing:
¨ Be an effective manager, line managing our Volunteering and Community Engagement teams with passion, creativity and purpose.
¨ Working with local partner organisations, building relationships whilst exploring possible funding/joint working/event opportunities, and supporting the teams to make sure they are best placed to have the biggest impact for the people we enable and empower.
¨ Develop and maintain strategic community engagement relationships across the county, in collaboration with Senior Managers, including those with Local Area Committees (LAC)/Neighbourhood Area Committees, and with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector infrastructure organisation in each area (for example, Voluntary Action Surrey East) as well as those working across the county including Surrey Community Action, Surrey Youth Focus, Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum, and Surrey Coalition of Disabled People.
¨ Organise and facilitate our Breaking Down Barriers Workshops, and other similar initiatives inspiring change and inclusion across Surrey.
¨ Drive forward our volunteering and engagement strategies—shaping policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring our work reflects best practice and legislation.
¨ Working with colleagues in other teams to create a culture where community engagement is at the heart of everything we do.
¨ Using innovation and creativity to design and deliver new projects focussed on community engagement, and maximising community participation for those we support.
¨ Promoting and demonstrating a strengths-based, asset based community development approach, to ensure the people we support have the opportunities to be involved in all aspects of our work and in the community.
¨ Ability to work flexibly according to the business need, which will include organising and attending community engagement events during the evening and at weekends.
We’re seeking someone who has the following skills:
- Direct experience of line managing a team of staff and providing team leadership
- Relevant experience in the management of a volunteering programme, or extensive experience of directly managing volunteers with the ability to step up into this role
- Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, strategy and policy
- Demonstrable experience of community engagement projects, working directly with beneficiaries and in building relationships with partner organisations
- Planning and organisational skills, including ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a complex workload
- Strong presentation skills, sufficient to deliver engaging training to staff and volunteers
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written, and ability to relate well to people from all backgrounds
- Experience using Microsoft Office and confident in using a database
- Understanding of data protection requirements and confidentiality
- Able to champion the role and contribution of volunteers
- Ability to engage and influence colleagues
What we offer:
- Salary: £35,000 plus 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
- Pension: We match contributions up to 6%.
- Wellbeing: Annual flu vaccination, eye tests, and contributions towards work-related glasses.
- Development: Ongoing training tailored to your role and career growth.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership will directly shape the future of volunteering and community engagement in Surrey.
Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day.
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers to be as independent as possible and thrive in their communities. We are a countywide charity based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead.
Support & enable people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted & deafblind to lead independent lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and engaging Support Services Manager to join our Lived Experience & Clinical Practice directorate.
As we broaden our reach and enhance our service offerings, we're seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader to guide our team through this exciting phase of growth. The ideal candidate will energise and empower others, thrive in an agile environment, and bring exceptional change management expertise to drive transformation
You will have experience in communicating with and delivering information sensitively to those living with or affected by health conditions. You must be able to convey complex information in layman's terms and deliver information over the telephone and/or in writing. Empathy and sensitivity are required to work closely with people affected by myeloma.
You will have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks together with line management experience. You need to be self-motivated and committed to making a difference, with a willingness to attend Myeloma UK meetings and events and work outside office hours as and when required
Experience working in haematology or oncology nursing, clinical research or healthcare background and experience of Helplines Partnership accreditation would be beneficial but not essential.
About the role
As Support Services Manager you will support the Lead Myeloma Information Specialist, the Peer Service Co-ordinator and Support Group Co-ordinator to deliver their respective services. In addition, you will deliver personalised, empathetic, and accessible information and support to service users affected by myeloma and its related conditions (such as AL amyloidosis, smouldering myeloma, and MGUS).
You will need to work towards being an internal expert on myeloma, keeping aware of research and clinical developments, current opinions, guidelines and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions, including the pipeline of myeloma drugs.
As part of the role, you will monitor impact and ensure all services are running in accordance with Service Guidelines, including leading the submission to the Helplines Partnership for re-accreditation as required. You will lead the team in service improvements and new initiatives, working with colleagues from across the organisation to drive impactful changes.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 9am 21 October 2025 and interviews will be held on 30 & 31 October 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 12 noon
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 27 October 2025. In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 3 November 2025
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Kidney disease already affects ten per cent of the UK population – and it’s growing.
Now more than ever, it’s vital that we’re able to drive awareness and understanding of the condition and move forward in our mission to end kidney disease.
With a newly refreshed strategy and ambitious plans for the future, we are now looking for an internal communications manager to join the charity at this exciting time of growth.
To help us grow and achieve our goals, we need our teams to be fully engaged, aligned with our plans and empowered with the information they need to thrive in their roles.
This is a new role and comes at a time of exciting growth for Kidney Research UK.
The internal communications manager will be responsible for designing and delivering a clear and compelling internal communications strategy that supports our goals, builds on our strong internal culture and champions our values.
This role will be key to ensuring staff across the organisation feel informed, involved and inspired, especially in our hybrid working environment.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications Assistant, Engagement Officer, Engagement Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Are you an experienced community builder with a passion for purpose driven work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, mission focused environment where relationship-building, leadership, and strategic thinking make a lasting impact?
We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - North to lead and expand outreach efforts across the North of England. This full-time position is remote based, with regular travel across the region.
As a Community Fundraising Manager – North, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a small team of regional fundraisers
- Building networks with community leaders, clergy, schools, and donor groups
- Developing and implementing outreach and fundraising strategies in line with wider organisational goals
- Supporting and recruiting volunteers and public speakers (Community Appealers)
- Contributing to national campaigns, events and conferences
- Driving digital engagement through collaboration with a national social media team
You will be the key liaison between local communities and the national office, ensuring consistent communication, support, and innovation in regional engagement.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and support Community Fundraisers in the region to achieve strategic goals
- Strengthen relationships with existing donors, high-value supporters, and volunteers
- Coordinate speaking engagements and event presence at parish, school, and community levels
- Represent the organisation at large scale national events and conferences
- Deliver quarterly performance and financial reports
- Collaborate closely with internal teams in communications, events, fundraising, and support services
Essential skills and experience:
- Background in community engagement or fundraising
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent relationship building and leadership abilities
- Organised and self motivated with a strategic mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays
Desirable:
- Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
- Understanding of Catholic diocesan structures
- Experience working in the charity sector
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Remote, You must be based in North England with regular travel across the region
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement
Contract type: Permanent
Deadline: On rolling basis
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Variety, the Children's Charity is excited to recruit for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the fundraising team as we launch a new multi-year partnership in January 2026. This role is a new position to support our ambitious growth to deliver award winning partnerships and raise money from corporate partners across the Northeast region. This key role on our team will ensure our work to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people continues across the UK.
You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we are launching a three-year strategy to drive growth with lots of new fundraising plans in place alongside a great team and a new Director of Fundraising. You will have a large partnership in the property sector to manage, and with your experience you will develop new partners in the Northeast of England, ensuring we maximise leads and introductions. You will play an important role in our collaborative and high-performing team to deliver the partnership strategy.
ABOUT VARIETY
There are 1.8m children living with disabilities in the UK with 600,000 children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Lead account management of a large national corporate partnership, delivering a six-figure fundraising target and giving first class stewardship to ensure engagement with all staff across multiple sites in the UK
● Develop engaging marketing and communications for the partnership and develop new business materials for their suppliers and customers, to get them involved in the partnership
● Travel across regional offices for fundraising and volunteering, engaging staff and working with our beneficiary schools on engagement events
● Write and deliver quarterly impact reporting, making presentations at head office with partnership updates
● Track income and expenditure for the partnership
● Develop new business by introductions from the partnership and also work across the Northwest to develop new leads for the corporate fundraising pipeline
● Plan volunteering days for corporate partners, coordinating with our school’s network, sending briefs and attending some events to ensure smooth coordination
● Attending regular partnership meetings and keeping all account plans up to date utilising our CRM system Salesforce
● Attend Variety fundraising and awareness events representing the charity and speaking confidently about our work
● Collaborate with the programmes team to plan partner Sunshine Coach presentations, Great Days Out, and visits to partner schools
● Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising strategy
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Two years’ experience working on a charity fundraising team
• Experience managing corporate partnerships at a national level
• Experience of excellent donor stewardship
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum
Location: Remote working (must be in the Northeast area) (with 2-4 days per month working from a corporate partner office in Newcastle)
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday added for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Employer Pension contributions of 7% (Employee 2%), Life Assurance scheme of 4 x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, Medicash scheme.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Thursday, 6 November at 5pm with first round interviews taking place week commencing 10 November and second round of interviews on 17 November 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Comms
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
This is a pivotal new role within RABI’s Marketing & Communications team, managing the planning and delivery of RABI’s presence at high-profile agricultural, corporate and external affairs events throughout the year, whilst overseeing the management and deployment of volunteers and ambassadors at shows and local engagement activities across England and Wales. The Events & Engagement Manager will ensure that all activities reflect RABI’s values and strategic goals and that our network of volunteers and ambassadors are expertly managed and supported.
You’ll be responsible for managing a high-performing events function, overseeing two Events and Marketing Coordinators and working collaboratively across the charity to ensure RABI is visible, active and engaged across the sector. You will bring experience, professionalism and a hands-on approach to deliver high-quality, mission-driven events that drive brand awareness and build relationships across our community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership of Events and Ambassador Programme
- Lead the development and implementation of a national events strategy that reflects RABI’s priorities and enhances the charity’s presence across rural and farming communities.
- Build and maintain a comprehensive events and shows calendar, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach to regional and national opportunities.
- Work closely with RABI’s Fundraising, External Affairs and Volunteering teams to ensure events, conferences and shows are aligned with RABI’s strategic objectives and are on brand.
- Lead and develop RABI’s new Ambassador programme, working in collaboration with the Volunteering department to launch the programme from pilot to national rollout.
Agricultural Shows and Sector Representation
- Take a leading role in managing RABI’s presence at key agricultural shows and rural events (e.g. Royal Welsh Show, Great Yorkshire Show, Oxford Farming Conference, LAMMA).
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of shows and events attendance including logistics, stand design, staffing, promotional materials, health and safety and evaluation.
- Represent RABI at events with professionalism and warmth, acting as a visible ambassador and engaging with supporters, stakeholders and the public.
- Build strong relationships with show organisers and agricultural networks to secure prominent placements and collaborative opportunities.
Event Management and Delivery
- Project manage a range of events including:
- National and regional agriculture shows and conferences
- Volunteer and ambassador engagement events
- Rural community outreach and partnership events
- Ensure all events are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
- Oversee and manage logistics including venue hire, AV, accommodation, transport, catering, health and safety and accessibility.
- Manage risks and ensure compliance with RABI’s policies, safeguarding protocols and relevant regulations.
Team Leadership and Development
- Line-manage two Events and Marketing Coordinators, providing regular support, mentoring and performance reviews.
- Foster a collaborative and proactive culture within the team, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
- Delegate effectively and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities across the team.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with your colleagues in the Communications team to plan promotional content for each event (print, digital and social media).
- Contribute to the wider communications planning cycle, identifying storytelling opportunities arising from events.
- Coordinate with Fundraising, External Affairs and Volunteering colleagues to ensure event activity supports supporter engagement and community mobilisation.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
- Monitor event budgets, track expenditure and provide clear financial reports.
- Gather and analyse attendee feedback, media coverage and impact data to evaluate the success of each event.
- Produce regular updates for the Senior Strategic Communications Manager and Head of Marketing and Communications.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A minimum 5 years’ experience working in a successful Events team at a managerial level.
- Proven experience in managing a broad portfolio of events, ideally within the charity, agricultural or rural affairs sectors.
- Demonstrable experience of line-management and overseeing the management of volunteers/ambassadors
- Proven experience leading high-profile public-facing events such as exhibitions, trade shows and external affairs events
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with a high attention to detail.
- Confident communicator and relationship builder, able to represent the charity with professionalism and warmth.
- Comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and national travel.
- Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding considerations in event delivery
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Previous experience in rural or farming events
- Welsh language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is desirable for this role, to support effective comms and engagement with Welsh-speaking stakeholders and communities.
- Experience using CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) and event evaluation tools.
- Basic design and marketing skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar)
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
BENEFITS
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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Young Carers’ Project (YCP) Manager
Contract: Full-time | 36 hours per week.
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, with some hybrid working.
Salary: £41,034 per annum.
Kingston Carers Network's Young Carers Project (YCP) provides information, advice and support to young carers in Kingston. Our services include a weekly youth club and drop-in sessions, respite activities during the school holidays, one-to-one mentoring and targeted family support.
We are looking for a committed, proactive person with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to lead the YCP team in supporting our amazing young carers, aged 5-18, who all have a caring responsibility for a family member. We currently support over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and deliver a range of activities and support to young carers to ensure that the project aims are achieved. Experience of working with young people aged 5-18 years is essential.
Benefits include:
- 4% matched pension contribution,
- flexible hours,
- hybrid working,
- and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.
This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.
Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456
Our mission is to provide tailored information, advice and support to unpaid carers, advocating for better local services that meet their needs.


Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Department: Comms
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Strategic Communications Manager is a pivotal new senior role within the team. You will lead the planning, coordination and strategic oversight of RABI’s national communications, campaign planning, media relations and content production, working with the Senior Digital Communications Manager to develop and deliver a bold new internal and external communications strategy for RABI.
With direct line-management of the PR & Marketing Manager and Events & Engagement Manager, this role combines strategic vision with operational leadership to ensure RABI’s marketing, communications, and presence at shows and corporate events is effective, aligned and impactful. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to translate organisational priorities into successful campaigns and provide strategic guidance on messaging, brand positioning, external affairs and delivering impactful community engagement initiatives and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Marketing and Communications, Campaigns and Engagement
- Lead the development and implementation of a new integrated communications strategy that amplifies RABI’s brand and maximises reach and impact across multiple channels.
- Develop tailored media campaign frameworks that align with the charity’s strategic goals, with a strong focus on outcome-driven audience engagement and clear calls to action.
- Ensure all communications – from reactive press statements to flagship campaigns – are underpinned by consistent messaging, high production values and meaningful audience insight.
- Identify strategic PR and community engagement opportunities, overseeing the delivery of tailored campaigns, the Ambassador Programme, and RABI’s engagement at shows, events and community activities.
Press, Media and External Relations
- Oversee all aspects of press and media engagement, serving as a senior advisor on tone, narrative, and positioning, providing clear direction for the PR and Marketing Manager.
- Advise on RABI’s strategic network of media contacts, influencers and industry voices, ensuring RABI is front of mind for journalists across agriculture, rural affairs, health and policy sectors.
- Oversee proactive media planning and press office coordination, ensuring RABI provides timely and effective responses to requests, crisis, and PR opportunities.
- Manage the relationship with RABI’s external crisis comms agency and provide senior input to crisis planning and incident response.
Publications, Content and Branding
- Take strategic ownership of RABI’s publication portfolio, including annual reports / reviews, and newsletters whilst developing new opportunities to engage with our audience.
- Oversee content planning, commissioning and production cycles, ensuring publications reflect the organisation’s voice, values and strategic ambitions.
- Manage external contributors, designers and editors to deliver high-quality and engaging materials on time and on brand.
- Manage the relationship with RABI’s external branding partners.
- Support the development of an annual content map, aligning publications, campaign materials and media outreach into a cohesive schedule.
Thought Leadership, Awards and Profile Building
- Help to position RABI as a thought leader by working with colleagues to identify key moments, themes and sector platforms for visibility and influence.
- Lead the strategy and delivery for industry award submissions, ensuring compelling and evidence-based entries that reflect the impact of RABI’s work.
- Promote recognition of RABI’s successes internally and externally through coordinated communications across media, digital and stakeholder channels.
Leadership and Development
- Line-manage the PR & Marketing Manager, and Events & Engagement Manager roles, providing strategic oversight, mentoring and direction to ensure delivery of high-impact work.
- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, learning, innovation and accountability.
- Provide visible senior leadership to the wider communications team and act as a key deputy to the Head of Marketing and Communications, representing the department in meetings and supporting executive communications as needed.
Monitoring, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Lead evaluation and reporting across all communications work, using data and insights to assess performance and improve outcomes.
- Provide regular strategic updates for the Head of Marketing and Communications, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, highlighting campaign performance, media metrics and reputation indicators.
- Ensure communications work is responsive to changes in the external environment, sector landscape and supporter needs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or external affairs, with at least 3 years in a senior strategic leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering complex, multi-channel campaigns across press, digital, and event-led platforms.
- Proven line-management experience, including oversight of senior team members and external contractors or agencies.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale external events or national campaigns.
- Demonstrated ability to build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams during periods of strategic growth or transformation.
- Excellent understanding of brand development, audience segmentation, integrated campaign planning, and stakeholder communications.
- Extensive media relations experience with a proven track record in securing high-profile national and specialist media coverage.
- Experience developing and managing corporate publications, brand collateral, and speech writing for senior executives.
- Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including press, partners, politicians, and sector leaders.
- Comfortable advising and working alongside executive leadership and Trustees on sensitive and high-profile issues.
- Experience managing budgets, planning cycles, and reporting frameworks across campaigns and events.
- Skilled in evaluating campaign performance using analytics and data insights to shape future direction.
- Capable of handling complex information and translating strategy into actionable communications plans.
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Professional membership or accreditation, e.g. CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) or CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing).
- Knowledge of the farming sector or experience working in rural affairs or health and wellbeing charities.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AgilityPR.
- Understanding of digital tools and media planning software.
- Background in public affairs or working with parliamentary/media stakeholders.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
BENEFITS
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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