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Are you a Product Development Manager looking to make a significant and critical impact?

The Royal College of Radiologists are looking for a Learning Programmes Development Manager to lead the design, development, Go To Market planning and launch of new short courses. In this role you’ll drive horizon scanning and ideation, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our portfolio to meet both educational and commercial goals.

RCR Learning supports the professional development of clinical radiologists and oncologists throughout their careers. We design and deliver  innovative learning programmes that respond to the real challenges of clinical practice. Our portfolio includes in-person, live online and blended courses alongside lecture series and conferences and we’re ambitious to grow.
In this is strategic, hands-on role you’ll shape our portfolio, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact education that improves patient care.

What you’ll do: 

• Own and manage the new product development (NPD) process for live and blended learning programmes. 
• Lead the end-to-end design, development and pilot delivery of CPD courses and other learning programmes.
• Lead go to market (GTM) planning and execution for new and re-launched learning programmes to achieve RCR Learning’s commercial targets.
• Plan, undertake and synthesise market research and user testing activities to ensure new products are innovative, meet market demand and are financially viable.
• Lead reviews and redevelopment of existing short courses, ensuring products evolve to meet learners’ needs and market changes.

What you’ll need: 

• Proven success in developing programmes which blend educational rigour with industry/market relevance.
• Strong experience in learning design, product development and GTM planning.
• Commercial acumen and a user-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving patient care through education. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the medical education space.

If you bring experience in product development, learning design for mid-career professionals and a commercial outlook, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Reports to: Head of Media and PR. 

Direct reports: PR & Media Executive.

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Location: Harlow Essex. We offer blended working within this role – with a minimum of two days a week in the office or at key stakeholder meetings externally required.

About the role

This is a pivotal role for an experienced Communications and PR professional to significantly enhance the visibility and understanding of the Motability Foundation's vital work. You will be instrumental in devising and leading our proactive and reactive media work, shaping our narrative, engaging key stakeholders, increasing understanding and ultimately driving greater impact for disabled people across the UK.

This a really exciting time to be joining the Foundation. With our newly launched five-year strategy, our vision is clear - we want to build transport equity for disabled people in the UK so that they can make the journeys they choose. You will manage and lead a programme of work to navigate complex policy landscapes, champion the stories of our beneficiaries, and work to demystify disability and mobility issues for a broad audience.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can not only execute but also advise senior leadership and Trustees on communication best practices and opportunities. The role holder is responsible for continuously developing and leading on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you will help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision, and manage our press office, including building strong relationships with journalists.

If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR individual looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be the role for you! 

What you will be doing

• Develop and deliver integrated communications and PR strategies that elevate the Foundation's profile and impact.
• Lead proactive media relations, cultivating strong relationships with journalists across national, regional, and specialist media to secure impactful coverage.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all communications matters, providing expert counsel and crisis communications support.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content across all channels, ensuring consistent messaging and brand voice.
• Alongside colleagues in the digital team, drive digital engagement strategies, leveraging social media and digital platforms to complement press work to reach, engage and amplify diverse audiences.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PR and communications activities, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Lead all media and press activity. You will manage the day-to-day running of the Motability Foundation press office, providing an efficient service that makes the most of reactive and proactive media opportunities and builds our reputation with the media.
• Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work, as well as horizon scanning for potential areas of future coverage.
• Working with colleagues in Public Affairs, Policy, Insight and Evaluation and our Transport Solutions Team, take a lead on proactive media activity around our policy, campaigns and research activity.
• Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the Head of Media and PR with preparing for and handling reputational risk.
• Lead on crisis, media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Foundation’s reputation and brand.
• Develop and deliver a briefing and training programme for key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&As.
• Manage the press and PR budget.
• Manage the continuous development of our PR & Media Executive using a mixture of external, internal and on the job training.

What will make you great in this role?

You will have a strong track record of securing high profile media coverage, ideally for a national charity dealing in disability, health or social issues. You will have a great news sense and the ability to develop strong relationships with journalists to confidently identify stories and make them work for different media outlets. You will have a flair for writing engaging copy, an eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. You can work at pace where needed and identify priorities and manage multiple projects. You will be used to briefing and supporting spokespeople to do media interviews and speaking opportunities.

You will be proactive and a strong team player as this role will need to work closely with colleagues across the communications team and wider organisation. You will be able to take the lead in some areas and lend a hand in others. You will have great people skills and will be comfortable working with people from all walks of life, from your communications colleagues to our case studies to Directors and Board Members.

Your experience

• Proven track record of success in a dedicated PR role, ideally within a charity, public sector, or purpose-driven organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing successful media relations strategies, securing high-profile coverage.
• Expertise in crisis communications and issues management, with the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and established relationships with key journalists.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding in managing and optimising digital communication channels, including social media strategy and content.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with or for disabled people's organisations or charities.
• Understanding of public affairs or policy influencing.
• Experience partnering with and managing external agencies or consultants.
• Experience of line management.

Use your evaluation skills and broader research experience to help high impact organisations working with children and young people learn faster and deliver better outcomes, by building and strengthening organisations that help young people thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about evidence informed practice, experienced with quantitative analysis, and motivated to build and strengthen organisations that help young people thrive. You will join a small mixed methods evaluation team within Purposeful Ventures and work closely with portfolio colleagues, alongside our partner organisations - inspirational charities and social enterprises - to successfully grow and deliver systemic change.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, design and delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities across three levels: individual interventions, groups of related interventions (programmes) and the overall portfolio level. Working with our portfolio team, you will scope and design proportionate approaches to track progress at intervention, programme and portfolio level, assess outcomes, and understand whether - and why - intended outcomes are being achieved, to support improvement. You will also help us better understand and report on Purposeful Ventures’ organisational impact.

Successful candidates will have led evaluations end-to-end, including designing studies and analysing and reporting quantitative data (administrative and other monitoring/assessment data, plus surveys). Experience of research or evaluation relating to improving maths attainment, including via teaching-workforce initiatives and delivering evaluations for funders or charities (including in research agencies), is desirable.

Responsibilities and duties​

​1. Work closely with the Head of Evaluation to implement Purposeful Ventures’ monitoring and evaluation framework, to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and sector standards.

• Translate the framework into portfolio, programme and intervention level monitoring and evaluation plans with clear outcomes, indicators, baselines and reporting cycles.
• Establish proportionate evaluation ethics, privacy and safeguarding practices and ensure compliance across our three portfolio areas.
• Review and maintain templates, guidance and quality assurance processes; innovating to improve and use methods in line with sector best practice.

2. Strengthen programme design, delivery, monitoring and reporting across Purposeful Ventures and partner organisations.

• Work in partnership with portfolio team colleagues and partner organisations to ensure that partner organisations have proportionate yet robust monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Ensure appropriate data quality and timely reporting by designing and setting up monitoring and evaluation systems, including specifying and managing data collection.
• Establish effective monitoring processes that improve programme design and delivery, and inform funder reporting, by providing hands-on support and guidance to partner organisations.
• Enable better decisions on design, delivery and grant-making by synthesising monitoring and evaluation evidence into clear, actionable insights.
• Ensure findings drive improvements in intervention, programme and portfolio design and delivery by embedding effective reflective processes, including facilitated learning sessions.
• Shape and define the strategy for monitoring and evaluation support, based on partner organisation needs and evaluation objectives.
• Contribute to partner organisation selection by assessing intervention design and the plausibility/strength of theory of change; making recommendations to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Ensure impact at portfolio, programme and partner organisation level is clearly understood, learned from and shared by leading the synthesis and communication of monitoring and evaluation findings.

3. Design, commission and manage high quality external evaluation and research activity to meet our objectives.

• Select and onboard external research and evaluation partners by collaborating with colleagues to scope needs, prepare briefs, design research and run effective procurement.
• Manage external partners/projects to scope, budget and timelines, provide constructive technical reviews and assure methodological and reporting quality.

4. Support colleagues with advice and guidance about monitoring and evaluation for impact and broader research expertise.

• Provide timely technical input to proposals, portfolio/programme design and communications.
• Build capability across portfolio teams and partner organisations through coaching, training and practical tools.
• Support portfolio design, delivery and reporting by conducting technical reviews of research studies, evaluation plans and reports.
• Keep up to date with evaluation and other relevant research methodological developments. 

Who we are looking for

Key requirements

• Commitment to Purposeful Ventures’ mission and values, with a passion for transforming the life chances of children and young people through entrepreneurship and innovation in education and related fields.
• Advanced knowledge, skills and experience in a range of social research methods, including theory-based evaluation, quantitative data collection and analysis (e.g. outcomes analysis using monitoring/assessment data, survey design, validation, developmental and impact evaluation).
• Experience establishing and improving data systems (templates, validation/QA, dashboards) for programme/service improvement and reporting.
• Proven track record in evaluation or research roles, ideally in or with the not-for-profit and/or social enterprise sectors.
• Substantial experience of working with stakeholders to understand their programme theory, evidence needs and communicate formative and summative findings to strengthen programme and/or policy design and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information for diverse and lay audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to gain credibility with key internal and external stakeholders, including funders, academics, senior charity executives and social entrepreneurs.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to hold people to account and achieve project outcomes.
• Experience overseeing compliance with ethical standards, data protection, and safeguarding in evaluation activities.
• A proactive, strategic thinker, who is comfortable working independently and able to solve complex problems and drive programme and organisational learning.
• Flexible, highly-organised and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Happy to work with a degree of ambiguity, creating processes and ways forwards where they might not yet exist.

Desirable

• Experience working with funders, philanthropists, and policy audiences.
• Published thought leadership or research in relevant fields.
• Experience commissioning and managing large-scale, multi-partner research of evaluation projects.
• Experience of research and/or evaluation relating to improving attainment, including through teacher professional development and broader teaching workforce initiatives.
• Experience working with Power BI.

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.

You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.

This role suits someone skilled at translating strategy into delivery — influencing employer behaviour and embedding Youth Futures’ evidence into employer practice.

• You will bring experience of driving behaviour or practice change through partnerships, combined with a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
• You will need solid relationship-building and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage people and performance to deliver measurable impact.
• An understanding of how inclusive employment practices and workplace cultures can improve outcomes for young people — particularly those facing disadvantage.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

For more information on this role, please download our recruitment pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

This position plays a key role in growing income,inspiring participation and building new ways forpeople to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.The Senior Fundraising and Innovation Manager will create and scale fundraising products, expand community and third-party participation and cultivate ideas that turn into measurable income. It is a role that combines strategy with action, identifying opportunities and testing them, through to launch, improvements, analysis and embedding
them into the APF fundraising portfolio.
The postholder will own an income target, lead fundraising product growth and manage a team with their own income responsibilities.

Success means more supporters raising more money, in more ways, with clear journeys and deeper connection to APF’s mission. This role will collaborate closely with the Senior Supporter Care and Campaigns Manager, and the
Senior Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, as well as the Communications team, to ensure audiences receive seamless, coordinated journeys. Campaign planning, product launches and supporter stewardship will be delivered through collaboration and combined success measures to ensure fundraising activity is connected.

Further details can be found in the job description attached. 

We're looking for a dynamic People Services Manager to lead on key HR processes and support our mission-driven team.This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a collaborative and purpose-led environment. If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to a role that values people at its core, we’d love to hear from you!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid (2 days per week in office including Wednesdays)

Salary: £52,866.48 per annum

This is a pivotal role within the MSF UK & IE, managing the People Services team to operate as a robust customer centric support service. As part of the People department, this role will manage a team to deliver excellent end-to-end employee lifecycle support, from recruitment, onboarding to offboarding, that is cohesive, collaborative and inclusive. The role supports MSFUK and the People department by managing the team to proactively contribute to the overall employee experience. 

The People Services Manager will be adaptable, collaborative and build relationships with individuals in MSF UK, across the MSF movement and with external stakeholders as required. The postholder will also work independently to deliver initiatives and projects and convene ad hoc teams to directly deliver against the people plan.

The People Services team works alongside the Employee Relations, Talent Development, EDI, Safeguarding and Internationally Mobile Staff teams in the People department.

Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.

Purpose
This is an exciting new role supporting the planning and delivery of the marketing and communications activity within a leading mental health charity.
We are looking for someone with a love of producing engaging digital and visual content, who will be excited to manage the Trust’s social media presence and social media channels. The postholder will maintain a strong, consistent brand identity across all materials and ensure content supports fundraising, awareness, and charitable activities.
As the Content and Creative Marketing Manager, your role provides significant
contribution to the organisation’s overall communications strategy and has operational leadership for marketing and campaign management, with particular responsibility for the development and delivery of creative, high-quality design and content that brings the Trust’s mission and impact to life across all channels.

Key responsibilities and duties:
Creative Content and Design

• Lead on the creation and delivery of digital and visual content across all platforms, ensuring consistency with brand and tone of voice.
• Produce high quality visual and multimedia content, including graphics, photography, podcasts, and video, for use across web, email, and social media.
• Design marketing and campaign assets (including printed materials such as posters and leaflets), using tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator ensuring materials are accessible and on-brand.
• Develop templates and style guides to support consistent, efficient content production across the organisation.
• Commission and manage external creative partners (e.g. designers, videographers, photographers) when required.

Social Media Management

• Oversee the Trust’s social media strategy and day-to-day content planning, ensuring platforms are vibrant, engaging, and aligned with key messages.
• Develop and implement creative campaigns to grow reach and engagement across all social media channels.
• Monitor performance and use analytics to inform content development and scheduling.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and formats, identifying opportunities to innovate and test new approaches.
   

Team Collaboration and Coordination

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop, and deliver engaging content for digital channels, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure creative content integrates effectively with campaign planning and digital strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the charity to source stories, visuals, and opportunities for content creation.
• Maintain an organised content calendar and library of creative assets.
• Line manage and/or mentor junior colleagues (as applicable) to support them to deliver excellence across all communication and marketing activities.
• Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track and report on engagement metrics across digital channels, drawing insights to inform future content.
• Contribute to team reporting on communications performance and impact.
• Maintain awareness of audience preferences and trends to shape future content direction.

General responsibilities and duties

• Ensure that systems and processes are used as expected, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.
• Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental reports as required.
• Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.
• Liaise with a wide variety of people and organisations including supporters of the charity, trainers and funders.

To apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with our Head of Communications, this can be arranged via email to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 30th November 2025.
Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV, a portfolio of creative work, and a supporting statement to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a portfolio and a supporting statement.
You will hear back from us by Wednesday 3rd December, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 8th December and will involve a competency interview along with a short design based task relevant to the role.
We will provide details about the task 24 hours in advance to allow candidates time to prepare and we will also provide 50% of the interview questions in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best.

The Clinical Portfolio Manager will work closely with the Head of Clinical Research to pioneer and advance our new clinical research programme. This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research objectives and organisational strategy and will be key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Clinical Portfolio Manager will manage the development and monitoring of our clinical research portfolio working collaboratively as appropriate with external stakeholders and various departments across the organisation, including the wider Research, Fundraising and Policy, Communications and Involvement Teams.

This role sits within the Clinical Research team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with dementia. With the first generation of disease modifying treatments recently approved, this is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong research programme management experience who understands the clinical research environment in the UK, to contribute to groundbreaking work in dementia research, aligning with and advancing on the Government's investment initiatives in the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Portfolio Development

· Manage the development of ARUK’s clinical research portfolio, including funded trials, sub-studies, and Clinical Fellowships

· Act as the key point of contact for potential clinical research applicants, liaising with our clinical advisors to provide advice regarding strategic alignment and pre-application feedback on potential proposals

· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager and Clinical Research Manager to integrate best practices in patient involvement and co-production to ensure ARUK funded clinical research is relevant for and supported by people affected by dementia

· Support the Research Funding team with the grant review process for clinical proposals to ensure appropriate Clinical Committee reviewer allocations, meeting logistics, paperwork, minutes, and committee feedback

· Contribute to the ongoing development of the Clinical Committee, supporting the Research Funding team with identifying appropriate members, facilitating committee discussions and implement advised strategies to ensure expert insight and support for the clinical research programme

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global developments in dementia clinical research and collaborate in mapping the clinical research ecosystem, identifying gaps in funding to support the development of potential clinical research funding opportunities aligned with ARUK’s strategy

Clinical Research Portfolio Oversight

· Oversee the progress monitoring of key clinical research projects, tracking milestones, managing potential risks, and keeping partners updated where applicable, working with the Research Funding team to ensure invoices are managed accordingly

· Work with the Senior Clinical Programmes Operations Officer to maintain the programme tracker and Salesforce records, ensuring conversations and updates are captured

· Support internal reporting mechanisms, providing timely updates to the Senior Leadership Team and preparation of papers and briefings for relevant meetings, including the Clinical Committee and Scientific Advisory Board

· Work with the Evidence Manager to monitor the clinical research portfolio against key performance indicators and evaluate the impact of ARUK clinical research funding to inform future clinical grant calls

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

· Play a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing relationships with clinical leaders and research funders in the UK to build the profile of ARUK’s clinical research programme and help us to accelerate research towards a cure

· Work closely with our Research Partnerships manager to maintain and build partnerships that further the clinical research programme’s objectives

· Support the Head of Clinical Research in enhancing ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders

· Ensure appropriate information-sharing between internal stakeholders including Research, Fundraising, Finance, Policy, Communications, and Involvement teams

What we are looking for:

· Degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science

· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks

· Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and build strong, effective and productive relationships

· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

· Understanding of drug development and clinical research

· Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and inclusive working.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands

· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

· Good IT skills.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest 

Operations Manager
Full-time, permanent | GBP 40,000 | Remote UK

Do you want to help bring modern contraception to women who have been excluded from access their entire lives? Join Lafiya as we scale a proven, community-based model that already reaches women in some of the hardest-to-serve areas of northern Nigeria.

Lafiya trains and supports government-employed female health workers to deliver self-injectable contraception directly in their own communities. More than 300,000 women have already been reached through this model. We are now strengthening our supply chain, expanding to new states, and building systems for long-term government co-financing. As we grow, smooth and reliable operations are essential to our impact.

About the role
This role sits at the centre of that effort. You will strengthen Lafiya’s internal systems, ensure compliance across our UK and Nigeria entities, support our people processes, and keep our logistics and supply chain moving. Your work will multiply the effectiveness of the whole organisation.

What you’ll do

• Support procurement and distribution systems for contraceptives, including SOPs and basic data dashboards
• Run end-to-end recruitment rounds, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and performance reviews
• Lead key parts of UK charity compliance, including annual audit preparation and policy updates
• Drive process improvements that make the organisation faster, clearer, and more scalable
• Coordinate internal events, retreats, travel logistics and tech onboarding for the team

This job is for you if you…

• Spot problems early and enjoy fixing them fast
• Prefer doing to talking, and keep things moving without needing supervision
• Are organised and comfortable switching between many tasks
• Communicate clearly across different cultures and contexts
• Enjoy start-up environments where systems are still being built
• Are comfortable with spreadsheets and digital tools, or quick to learn them

We welcome early-career candidates as well as more experienced operations professionals. You don’t need to meet every point to apply.

Why join us
You will help shape a fast-growing organisation at a pivotal moment. We offer 30 days of annual leave, fully paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, a weekly co-working day in London, and visa sponsorship where required.

Full job description: https://tr.ee/nUlHN8

Major Donor Manager 

£45410 - £47800 37.5 hours per week 

Leicester based with hybrid working 

A UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role 

  Benefits include:   

• Up to 42 days annual leave, life insurance and sick pay   

• Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare costs  

• Refer a Friend Bonus 

• Cycle to Work Scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East   

• Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation   

  About us  

The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector-leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.

  About the role  

This newly established role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of major donor fundraising at the RAF Association. As Major Donor Manager, you will lead the creation and delivery of a pioneering programme designed to attract and nurture high-value supporters. With full ownership of the strategy, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors during this crucial launch phase. Acting as a passionate advocate for major giving, you will build authentic, two-way relationships with donors and key stakeholders. Collaborating closely with colleagues across Partnerships & Events, Marketing, Fundraising, and Trading, you will help drive the Association’s fundraising ambitions and advance its mission to provide vital support to the RAF community. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Lead the development and delivery of a strategic, sustainable major donor fundraising programme. 

• Identify, research, and build a strong pipeline of prospective major donors, focusing on gifts of six and seven figure gifts. 

• Personally manage a portfolio of high-value donors, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure one-off and multi-year gifts. 

• Develop tailored engagement plans to ensure donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their support. 

• Create compelling, personalised proposals, communications, and impact reports to inspire and retain support. 

• Plan and deliver major donor cultivation events in partnership with the Events Manager. 

• Represent the Association at external events to build relationships and raise the profile of major giving. 

• Be accountable for achieving a personal annual income target. 

It is highly recommended that you read the full role profile and person specification which is available to download on our website

About you  

Educated to degree level or with considerable equivalent experience, you will have proven track record in securing, managing, and growing high-value donor relationships. You will be a strategic thinker with experience designing and delivering fundraising strategies at a senior level. You will need to demonstrate experience in building and managing prospect pipelines, conducting due diligence, risk assessments and managing donor agreements along with a strong understanding of fundraising legislation and best practice. We need you to be a confident networker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills to enable you to craft and deliver compelling, tailored proposals and pitches.You will need to be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Due to the nature of the role, the Major Donor Manager will represent the RAF Association at prestigious briefings and events which will require occasional travel and overnight stays. 

Want to join us?

You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview. 

To apply  

Closing Date 8am Monday 8 December 

Interview Date W/C 15 December  

  The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your application.  

  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements 

As our Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of Chapter Zero Alliance’s sub-granting operations and partner* relationships across our global network of Chapters. The role ensures effective fund disbursement, compliance with due diligence and contractual requirements, and strong partner relationships that support the charity’s mission to embed climate governance into boardroom decision-making. 

* The term “partner” throughout refers to our network of Chapters who will be sub-grantees in the majority of cases. However, the term may also include knowledge, or other partner organisations. 

Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance 

Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office 

Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed 

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown

• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)

• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan 

About Us 

Chapter Zero Alliance is a charity undergoing an exciting period of growth. We support a unique, high-impact network of Chapters active in over 70 countries worldwide engaging board directors on climate and nature issues. We are making a measurable difference by creating a safe and supportive environment for peer dialogue and working with our founding partners at the University of Cambridge and the World Economic Forum and our broader partner network. Click here for more information about our work. We are the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management 

• Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the ‘request for proposal’ stage through to Chapter, or partner selection and contracting, reporting and closure. 

• Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables. 

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle. 

• Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management. 

Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting 

• Lead and coordinate Chapter or sub-grant partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards. 

• Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records. 

• Prepare and process partner contracts (sub-grant agreements) and amendments, timely signatures and filing. 

• Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations. 

Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight 

• Monitor sub-grantee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and compliant. 

• Review reports (budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics) and coordinate internal validation processes with all relevant teams. 

• Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements. 

Partner Capacity Development 

• Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans. 

• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners. 

• Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management. 

Coordination and Communication 

• Serve as the key liaison regarding sub-granting between partners and internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Chapter Engagement, and Senior Leadership). 

• Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders. 

• Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery. 

• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools. 

• Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed. 

Advisory and Strategic Support 

• Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach. 

• Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates. 

• Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities. 

Person Specification 

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector. 

• Demonstrable experience in managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships. 

• Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection. 

• Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements. 

• Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners. 

• Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions. 

• A credible and confident communicator. 

Desirable 

• Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions. 

• Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (e.g., FCDO, EU, USAID, etc.) 

• Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting. 

• Knowledge of CRM/project management/grant management systems. 

• Understanding and passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors. 

Core Competencies 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 

• Project management, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality. 

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style. 

• Commitment to the organisation’s mission, values, and partnership principles. 

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office working arrangements.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Interviews will be held during December and January.

Role Description

The Funding and Insights Officer supports the Head of Funding and Partnerships (HFP) in delivering HACT’s fundraising and income generation objectives in line with the organisation’s business strategy. This role focuses on identifying new business and funding opportunities, conducting market, sector and competitor research, and generating actionable insights to support HACT’s marketing, customer engagement, and income generation strategies.

The postholder will play a key role in shaping HACT’s understanding of the external environment, including trends in housing, social impact, and innovation. Reporting to the HFP, they will contribute to fundraising applications to trusts, foundations, and corporates, support the services team in developing compelling and proposals for HACT’s research and consultancy work, and carry out desk-based market research to inform the activities of the marketing and customer teams.

The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct market, sector and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to HACT’s programmes and services
• Produce intelligence reports and briefings to inform marketing campaigns, customer outreach, and strategic planning
• Identify and assess potential funders, partners, and clients aligned with HACT’s mission and services
• Support the HFP in preparing proposals, funding applications, and sponsorship pitches
• Support the HFP to produce compelling performance and evaluation reports for funders and other donors
• Maintain and update a bank of proposal templates and sector insights
• Support the services team in the development of professionally written proposals
• Collaborate with marketing and customer teams to target organisations and contacts for campaigns
• Use CRM systems to track business development activities, monitor proposal and funding application progress, and report key metrics
• Maintain accurate records of engagement, income, and pipeline development

Required skills

Essential skills and experience

• Experience securing new funding opportunities or partnerships (commercial or charitable)
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive content
• Proficient in using research tools and databases (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House)
• Ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across teams
• Excellent time management and prioritisation

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of measuring and reporting on project impacts
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data tracking
• Understanding of marketing and customer engagement strategies
• Knowledge of the UK social housing sector either professionally or through lived experience

Job accountabilities

• Support the HFP in delivering strategic growth and income targets
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and sector intelligence
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment of business development activities
• Produce high-quality proposals and insights that support HACT’s professional services, customer and marketing teams
• Actively model HACT’s values and behaviours by consistently demonstrating collaborative, supportive and respectful working with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture

Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.

All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.

This position is currently based remotely with the occasional day in the London office and travel to UK based events as required.

About HACT

Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.

It’s what we’ve always done.

As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.

We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.

By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.

To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skillls and experience meet the key skills points in the job description.

Interviews expected to take place the week commencing the 8th December.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a leading national charity based in Central London.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role within the Events & Community Fundraising team, focused on developing and delivering an engaging and ambitious challenge events portfolio to maximise income and supporter engagement in support of the organisation’s vital work.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and growth of flagship challenge events, including a major endurance event and a multi-location walking series.
• Line manage an Events Executive and oversee the delivery of multiple bespoke fundraising events.
• Develop and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to recruit participants and enhance supporter journeys.
• Manage six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring events are delivered efficiently and within financial targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and identify opportunities to increase net income and event reach.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and senior leadership to report on performance and share insights.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, insurance, and legal regulations throughout the event cycle.
• Represent the charity at key events, engaging with participants and supporters to strengthen relationships and build loyalty.
• Support the development of new fundraising initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the events programme.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale fundraising events or campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and suppliers.
• Financially literate with experience managing significant budgets.
• Proficient in event management tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Creative, proactive, and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach to team working.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas, including working outside core hours and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Passionate about making a social impact and empathetic to the charity’s mission.

Location: Central London

Salary: £45,760

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We’re looking for a Membership Development Manager to lead our recruitment and retention work at the RCR, building global partnerships, leading on campaigns, and using insight and data to drive engagement and growth.

This is a key role at the heart of our membership strategy, leading a small, motivated team to grow and strengthen our global community of members and Fellows. You’ll combine creativity with analytical thinking to develop campaigns, partnerships and propositions that demonstrate the value of membership and keep our community connected and thriving.

What you’ll do

• Lead our global and UK membership recruitment and retention campaigns to meet ambitious growth targets.
• Develop and deliver a clear and compelling membership proposition that evolves with our members’ needs.
• Build and manage partnerships with global societies, universities and professional bodies.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities, trends and challenges across the membership base.
• Oversee the use of CRM systems and insight tools to inform strategic decisions and support engagement.
• Lead a small team, ensuring clear direction, motivation and professional development.
• Represent the RCR at global events and conferences, maximising opportunities for engagement and partnership.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience in delivering membership recruitment and retention campaigns, ideally on a global scale.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using data and CRM systems to drive strategy and evaluate success.
• A proactive, creative and analytical mindset with the confidence to test and learn.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and the values of the RCR.