11 Internal communications advisor jobs in Bristol

Please note: this role can be worked either hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) or Homebased.

Independent Age isthe national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.  

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free information and advice to older people without enough money to live on, while our external training equips professionals with the information they need to support older people on low incomes. Through our grants programme, we fund and support hundreds of local charities working with older people across the UK. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in povertyand campaign for change.  

We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of our ambitious Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, securing transformational five- and six-figure grants that will drive our long-term impact and growth.

We're looking for an exceptional relationship-builder and communicator with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations. You'll be confident translating complex data into compelling funding propositions and using your outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills to inspire support for our mission.

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

With an employee engagement score of 98%, colleagues say Independent Age is a great place to work. You can find out more about what it’s like to work for us on the Careers Page of our website. 

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, such as having the job description in a larger text format or to apply in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the email address on the ‘Contact Us’ page on our jobs site. 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Please don’t include your name, photo, or any information that could indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and don’t include your name in the title of any documents that you upload. However, please do include all dates of employment. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require a minimum of two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate

Closing Date: Sunday, 4 October 11:59pm

Interview Dates: First-round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 13 October (remote); second-round interviews will take place on the Tuesday, 20 October (in-person in our London office)

PWSA UK is looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow income from major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, including pharmaceutical companies. This new role will help build lasting supporter relationships and secure significant gifts that make a meaningful difference for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families.

About the role

This is a new role and you will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will manage relationships, support donor meetings and events, and maintain accurate donor records and pipeline information.

• Build and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing major donors.

• Research and identify new supporters and relationship opportunities.

• Develop persuasive proposals, cases for support and donor communications.

• Support cultivation, stewardship, meetings, visits and events.

• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised relationship manager, with experience in major giving, corporate fundraising, or trusts and foundations. You will be confident working with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work. 

The Learning and Communities Officer will help bring AmplifyChange's community of Grantee Partners together, creating opportunities for organisations and activists working on sexual and reproductive health and rights to connect, share their expertise and learn from one another.

You'll play a hands-on role in shaping and delivering AmplifyChange's learning and community offer. From building an active online community and hosting engaging digital learning sessions to supporting in-country convenings and developing accessible learning resources, you'll help create spaces where Grantee Partners can exchange ideas, build relationships and share what works.

You'll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse network of Grantee Partners, facilitators and technical experts across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, helping people share their knowledge and learn from one another. You'll also work closely with colleagues across AmplifyChange to bring partner experience and learning into the organisation through Grantee Partner showcases, case studies, impact briefs and other engaging content.

This is a varied and creative role for someone who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas and experience into engaging learning opportunities. You'll have the chance to experiment with different approaches to digital learning and community engagement, including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools, while helping us continually improve how we connect with and learn alongside our Grantee Partners.

AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund working in English and French, so professional-level written French and confidence speaking French are essential for this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning and Community Engagement

Create opportunities for Grantee Partners to connect, share their expertise and learn from one another, building an active and welcoming community across AmplifyChange's network.

• Develop and coordinate an annual learning and ommunity engagement plan in collaboration with AmplifyChange colleagues and partners, ensuring activities align with organisational priorities and Grantee Partner needs.
• Build an active and welcoming online community on Circle, creating opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, knowledge sharing and sustained engagement.
• Work with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Grant Managers and other colleagues to ensure learning activities are shaped by Grantee Partner priorities, experience and expertise.
• Coordinate Grantee Partner showcases and internal learning sessions that strengthen staff understanding of the grant portfolio and partner organisations.

Learning Events and Programmes

Bring learning to life through engaging, inclusive and well-run online, in-person and hybrid experiences that enable Grantee Partners to connect, participate and learn together.

• Plan, coordinate, host and deliver high-quality online, in-person, and hybrid learning events,  programmes, workshops dialogues and convenings.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, registration, speaker and facilitator liaison, accessibility, technology, and participant communications.
• Support the delivery of multi-day dialogues and convenings by managing behind-the-scenes operations, technical delivery, and participant support to create a positive and inclusive experience.
• Support the development of longer participatory learning programmes and, over time , their transformation into accessible digital learning courses
• Facilitate and host learning activities using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, livestreaming and other digital engagement platforms.
• Anticipate and manage? risks, contingencies and changing requirements to ensure effective and inclusive delivery

Communications, Content and Knowledge Management

Turn learning and partner experience into engaging, accessible content and resources that can be shared across AmplifyChange and its community.

• Work closely with the Communications team to promote learning activities and maintain consistent branding and messaging across learning and community channels.
• Coordinate the development of promotional materials, case studies, impact briefs and other learning resources, working with external designers and suppliers where required.
• Coordinate event reports, notes, recordings, and other learning outputs, ensuring they are accurate, accessible, appropriately edited and shared.
• Manage communications with Grantee Partners and other audiences through CRM systems including Constant Contact, Circle, and other digital channels.
• Use AI assisted tools appropriately to support drafting, translation and content repurposing, ensuring outputs are reviewed for accuracy, inclusivity, and quality. 
• Contribute to the development of AmplifyChange’s Learn and other digital learning resources.
• Work with colleagues, Grantee Partners facilitators, technical experts and external providers to develop high-quality learning materials, case studies, and knowledge products rooted in partner experience and evidence.
• Capture, organise and share learning from events, programmes and community activities to support organisational learning and knowledge management.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Use feedback, evidence and reflection to understand what's working and continually improve the learning and community experience for Grantee Partners.

• Work closely with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to collect, analyse, and report on participant feedback and learning outcomes.
• Monitor participant experience and engagement across learning events, programmes and digital platforms, identifying opportunities to strengthen participation and engagement.
• Lead reflection and continuous improvement activities. ensuring learning from evaluations and community engagement to shape future events, programmes and resources

Safeguarding, Data Protection and Security

Help create safe, inclusive and accessible learning and community spaces, ensuring activities are delivered in line with AmplifyChange's safeguarding, data protection and information security requirements.

• Ensure all learning and community activities comply with GDPR and AmplifyChange's data protection policies, working with the Operations team and Data Protection advisers as required.
• Maintain secure digital filing systems and follow organisational information security procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate safeguarding, vetting, and event security measures to create safe and inclusive learning environments where required.

Organisational Contribution

Contribute positively to the wider work and culture of AmplifyChange, collaborating with colleagues and responding flexibly to changing priorities.

• Work collaboratively across teams, sharing learning and contributing to wider organisational priorities.
• Contribute flexibly in response to emerging needs and opportunities within a fast-paced environment.
• You'll undertake any other duties reasonably required that are consistent with the scope and level of the role.

Please be aware that some of the SRHR material you will be engage with as part of your role may be of a distressing and sensitive nature. Relevant support is available in this regard.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We're looking for an organised, creative and collaborative person who enjoys bringing people together and creating engaging learning experiences. You'll be confident building relationships across cultures and communities, comfortable using digital tools and able to manage multiple activities while keeping people and their experience at the heart of your work.

You'll bring strong communication skills, curiosity and a proactive approach, with an interest in finding new ways for people to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another.

The candidate should possess the following:

Essential

• A commitment to AmplifyChange's vision, mission and values, including support for sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights and diverse and inclusive social movements.
• Professional-level written French and confidence speaking French, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience of coordinating and delivering engaging learning activities, events or programmes across online, in-person and/or hybrid formats.
• Experience of building and supporting engagement within online communities or networks.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities involving a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds.
• Confident using digital collaboration and engagement platforms, with the ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage different audiences and support inclusive participation.
• Ability to develop clear, engaging and accessible content and learning materials for different audiences.
• Good judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to ensure content and activities are accurate, inclusive and appropriate, particularly when working with sensitive topics.
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience of developing digital learning content, including using Canva, Learning Management Systems, video or similar tools.
• Experience of working with external facilitators, technical experts, designers or other suppliers.
• Experience of using AI-enabled tools to support learning, communications or knowledge management, with an awareness of responsible and ethical use.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed communities or networks.
• Experience of working within international development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality or a related field.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

This is a UK based, full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, reporting to the Head of Grant Making. AmplifyChange is based in Bath, and we operate on a hybrid working model where staff are expected to come into the office one day per week.

Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered. We encourage applications from candidates who have knowledge and experience in countries that are eligible for funding from AmplifyChange.

Please also be aware that the Learning and Communities Officer role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship, and we can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK. There may be some opportunity for international travel as part of this role.

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Basic salary range        £30,000 to £33,000 

Holiday                          25 days per annum on full time basis

Pension                          8% employer contribution

Life insurance               Life assurance scheme

Benefits                         Employee Assistance Program, Health Cash Plan

Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts and Foundations (parental leave cover)

Application Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Location: Remote or hybrid working within the UK (preferably within regular commuting distance to London); individuals will be required to attend episodic in-person office days in London as needed and additional external facing events as prescribed by the organisation. This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.

Term: full time - 35 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months covering parental leave. Ideally looking for a candidate to commence the role from November 2026.

Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK

Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £70,600 per annum.

Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries.  GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.

Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations: one located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of sixteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.

Global Greengrants Fund has experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels as part of our ongoing transformative journey.

The Role

The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts & Foundations will contribute to Global Greengrants Fund UK’s fundraising and partnership objectives by stewarding a portfolio of existing and new Trust & Foundation supporters to secure significant restricted and unrestricted grants and donations for the organisation. Working as part of the Philanthropic Partnerships team and reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, the postholder will also collaborate closely with colleagues across the global organisation Global Greengrants Fund, particularly within the Programmes, External Relations and Finance functions.

The Candidate Profile

The post holder will be an experienced, senior-level fundraising leader with a track record of securing and developing successful collaborations with trusts, foundations and partner organisations to achieve ambitious income goals; extensive experience in developing pitches, proposals, and fundraising products; and a strong interest in environmental justice, international development or human rights issues. They will have an extensive knowledge of the funding and philanthropy sectors in the UK and Europe; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and be confident in engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including at senior levels.

The candidate will excel in relationship building and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex relationships and politics. With excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, they will be adept at developing compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and other fundraising materials. Additionally, they will demonstrate strategic, innovative, and analytical thinking, with a strong capacity for complex problem-solving and decision-making.

The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking, strategic risk management, and the ability to influence and resolve differences across boundaries. With a high degree of self-awareness and insight, the candidate will excel in building strong interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the organisation, and possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

How to Apply

Please review the full job description and person specification on our website and submit your application via email. Please note that the email address to address your application is listed in the job advert on our website. 

In your application, please send a copy of your current CV and covering letter by 9th October 2026 at 23:00 GMT.  You will need to submit these in English. If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. You can ask questions or seek further information to feel able to apply by emailing us.

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Donkey Welfare Adviser

We now have an excellent secondment opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual with a proven track record of community-based animal welfare work, excellent decision-making and time-management skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the team as Donkey Welfare Adviser for South Wales.

Position: Donkey Welfare Adviser

Location: Home based (it is preferable that candidates live centrally within region to gain easy access to travel and communication networks. However, locations close to the defined area may be considered if operationally viable)

Hours: Full-time, working an average of 37.5 hours per week on an annualised hours basis.

Salary: £40,389 per annum

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract starting on 14 December 2026 until 3 March 2028

Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date: Sidmouth, on Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th October 2026

About the Role

Donkey Welfare Advisers are professionals in the field of donkey and mule welfare. They play a key front-line role in the work of the Sanctuary: responding to donkeys in need, supporting donkeys in the community, growing and managing a high-quality rehoming scheme, and acting as an ambassador for the charity at all times.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Promoting good welfare for donkeys and mules by working proactively to support, guide and educate key audiences and by sharing best practice.
• Communicating effectively with groups from all social, racial, and cultural backgrounds, often in highly emotive and sometimes confrontational circumstances.
• Delivering high quality, impactful training to a range of stakeholders in a style suitable to the audience and the resources available.
• Responding to future care enquiries, working creatively to identify suitable alternatives to sanctuary care where appropriate, and gathering and co-ordinating relevant information to inform donkey placement decisions and help owners make informed choices for their donkeys, including end of life decisions.
• Supporting a good quality rehoming scheme by ensuring donkeys are placed in the most suitable environments for their needs.
• Working proactively to prevent/alleviate suffering, referring to and/or collaborating with enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Providing reliable evidence for welfare investigation cases, including witness statements and other relevant evidence in court compliant formats, and attending court to give evidence as required.

About You

You will be a positive influencer able to promote and model our values in all areas of your work, with a high level of equine knowledge with significant experience of working with equines.

You will also have:

• A working knowledge of legal practicalities and experience of the application of relevant animal welfare legislation.
• An understanding of equine behaviour and demonstrable practical experience in the field.
• Able to influence change and respond appropriately in emotional challenging or confrontational situations.
• Excellent communicator able to deliver advice and training to stakeholder groups with varying experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with making new contacts and able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Before applying, please ensure that if successful in being called to interview, you would be able to attend in person on the specified date, as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative arrangements.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Welfare, Animal Welfare, Equine, Donkey, Animal Welfare Advisor, Donkey Welfare Advisor, Animal Welfare Officer, Donkey Welfare Officer.

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

Donkey Welfare Adviser

We now have an excellent secondment opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual with a proven track record of community-based animal welfare work, excellent decision-making and time-management skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the team as Donkey Welfare Adviser for Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire.

Position: Donkey Welfare Adviser

Location: Home based/Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire (it is preferable that candidates live centrally within region to gain easy access to travel and communication networks. However, locations close to the defined area may be considered if operationally viable)

Hours: Part-time, working an average of 32 hours per week on an annualised hours basis.

Salary: £40,389 per annum

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover contract starting on 11 January 2027 until 3 April 2028

Closing Date:Sunday 4 October 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date:Sidmouth, Wednesday 28 October and Tuesday 27th October 2026.

About the Role

Donkey Welfare Advisers are professionals in the field of donkey and mule welfare. They play a key front-line role in the work of the Sanctuary: responding to donkeys in need, supporting donkeys in the community, growing and managing a high-quality rehoming scheme, and acting as an ambassador for the charity at all times.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Promoting good welfare for donkeys and mules by working proactively to support, guide and educate key audiences and by sharing best practice.
• Communicating effectively with groups from all social, racial, and cultural backgrounds, often in highly emotive and sometimes confrontational circumstances.
• Delivering high quality, impactful training to a range of stakeholders in a style suitable to the audience and the resources available.
• Responding to future care enquiries, working creatively to identify suitable alternatives to sanctuary care where appropriate, and gathering and co-ordinating relevant information to inform donkey placement decisions and help owners make informed choices for their donkeys, including end of life decisions.
• Supporting a good quality rehoming scheme by ensuring donkeys are placed in the most suitable environments for their needs.
• Working proactively to prevent/alleviate suffering, referring to and/or collaborating with enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Providing reliable evidence for welfare investigation cases, including witness statements and other relevant evidence in court compliant formats, and attending court to give evidence as required.

About You

You will be a positive influencer able to promote and model our values in all areas of your work, with a high level of equine knowledge with significant experience of working with equines.

You will also have:

• A working knowledge of legal practicalities and experience of the application of relevant animal welfare legislation.
• An understanding of equine behaviour and demonstrable practical experience in the field.
• Able to influence change and respond appropriately in emotional challenging or confrontational situations.
• Excellent communicator able to deliver advice and training to stakeholder groups with varying experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with making new contacts and able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Before applying, please ensure that if successful in being called to interview, you would be able to attend in person on the specified date, as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative arrangements.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service pro rata
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Welfare, Animal Welfare, Equine, Donkey, Animal Welfare Advisor, Donkey Welfare Advisor, Animal Welfare Officer, Donkey Welfare Officer.

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

The Organisation

We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
• Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
• Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
• Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
• Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems

Location:

Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)

Hours: 28 hours per week (will consider full-time hours for the right person. Would likely need to contribute towards other areas of finance)

Salary: £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Accountant or Tax professional
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
• Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
• A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
• Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management

Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Remote working arrangement
• Salary of £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience, including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid/partial exemption compliance and advisory work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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The Organisation

We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
• Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
• Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
• Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
• Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems

Location: Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)

Hours: 28 hours per week (may consider full-time hours for the right person)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro rata (28 hours)

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• CCAB qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualification
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
• Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
• A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
• Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management

Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Remote working arrangement
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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We are looking for three Benefits & Income Maximisation Advisers to join our newly created Income Maximisation team. These vacancies are an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting RBL beneficiaries facing financial hardship, helping them access the benefits, grants and financial assistance they are entitled to.

This role will see you provide high quality telephone and digital advice and guidance, empowering our beneficiaries to maximise their income, planning and manage budgets, and make informed decisions about their future.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As a Benefits & Income Maximisation Adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, providing expert advice across the full range of welfare benefits and financial support available. You will work closely with beneficiaries to identify opportunities to increase income, reduce financial pressures and access additional sources of assistance. You will stay informed about changes to welfare legislation, benefit systems and financial support schemes, ensuring your advice remains accurate, relevant and impactful.

Reporting to our new Income Maximisation Manager, key responsibilities will include:

- Provide comprehensive welfare benefits advice and support to beneficiaries experiencing financial difficulties
- Complete benefit entitlement checks and calculations, identifying opportunities to maximise income
- Advise on available grants, discretionary support and financial assistance from government bodies, local authorities, energy providers and charitable organisations
- Support beneficiaries with benefit applications, form completion and signposting to appropriate services
- Produce detailed written advice and maintain accurate case records using case management systems
- Carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal RBL support services, partner agencies, charities and statutory organisations

You will have proven experience of providing welfare benefits advice and have an in depth knowledge of the UK benefits system, including experience in conducting benefits checks, calculations and budgeting assessments. You will have excellent communication skills, a client focused approach and the ability to build trust with people facing challenging circumstances.

These are truly rewarding opportunities where you can use your expertise to help people navigate financial challenges and improve their quality of life. You will join a supportive and collaborative UK wide, Benefits, Debt and Money Advice Service that is committed to delivering exceptional advice and making a genuine difference every day.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (incl. for team meetings and training).

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 12th October

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

World Physiotherapy (formerly known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international organisation for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 128 national/country member organisations. Founded 1951, World Physiotherapy is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales (number: 1207425).  We have been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1956 and we are committed to advancing the science, standards and practice of physiotherapy and promoting the important contribution of the physiotherapy profession globally in improving health and wellbeing through policy advocacy, education and training, leadership development, health systems and capacity strengthening, research, standard-setting, quality assurance and accreditation.

World Physiotherapy is also a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities. It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”).  Further information about World Physiotherapy can be found on our website.

Consultant opportunity: developing our long-term vision and strategy

Now in its 75th anniversary year, World Physiotherapy is seeking an experienced consultant(s) to co-ordinate the development of its Physio 2040 long-term aspirational vision and a five-year strategic plan (2027-32) that operationalises it.

This is a two-part but interlinked assignment.  Working closely with World Physiotherapy’s member organisations, global leadership, key stakeholders and staff, the successful consultant(s) will deliver an inclusive, evidence-based horizon-scanning and strategy development process, ensuring that our 2040 vision statement and strategic plan are completed ahead of the World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico in May 2027.

We are looking for a consultant or team of consultants who can:

• Coordinate and deliver the agreed vision and strategy development process, managing timelines, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery milestones to ensure that both are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate workshops and engagement activities, develop the new strategic framework, support the approval process and help translate our new strategy into organisational priorities and work plans with appropriate reporting, monitoring, evaluation and learning embedded.

Budget

The total budget available for this evaluation is £20k, including all expenses and exclusive of all taxes.  All agreed activities and outputs must be delivered within this budget.

Further details regarding the payment schedule can be found in the World Physiotherapy - Request for Proposals Brief (below).

How to apply

Suitably qualified and experienced consultants interested in submitting a proposal should:

1. Review and consider the World Physiotherapy – Request for Proposals Brief (below).
2. Submit/ upload their proposal, fee/ pricing schedule and any supporting documentation, such as CVs and reference letters in the required format (submission link is included in the brief)
3. The deadline for proposals is on Monday 21 September 2026, 23:59 (UTC)