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We are seeking to appoint two business registrants and one dispensing optician to our Advisory Panel Companies Committee.

About the GOC

We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance, and conduct.

About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration, and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:

• matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals, Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee; 

• matters relating to optical training, education, and assessment; 

• matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and 

• matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register. 

Time Commitment and Remuneration 

This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings.  Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.

A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.  This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.

Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.

How to apply 

Please apply with the following: 

• your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service, or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic, or vocational qualifications (please keep this to two sides of A4); 

• the application form (attcahed below), stating how your experience matches the essential criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and 

• an EDI monitoring form (link can be found in the candidate pack below). 

Please email your completed application quoting reference GOC05/25 to appointment@optical .org.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as these are currently under-represented on our Council and committees. 

For more information please see the attached candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight Sunday 09 November 2025.

Online interviews will be held the week commencing 12 January 2026.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, and geographical locations outside of London.

Role Purpose

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting over 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

The role is a key one to ensure Southwark Cathedral is able to:

• Promote the Cathedral’s image and reputation as a place of inclusive welcome

• Trade profitably

The Events & Enterprises Assistant will be expected to work within the diverse and inclusive ethos of Southwark Cathedral. They should be able to be flexible and creative in maximising the opportunities for commercial income alongside the worshipping and community life of the Cathedral. The post-holder will also be expected to work closely with staff and volunteers from all areas of Cathedral life.

Role Overview

The Events & Enterprises Assistant is an exciting role offering both administrative and practical support to the Cathedral and its trading company Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited (SCEL). The post-holder will provide key administrative support to the COO, who is Company Secretary of SCEL, as well as giving broad practical support to the Head of Events to help deliver the special events and commercial meeting-room business.

The post-holder will provide support to the Head of Events in the delivery of a colourful programme of special events in the Cathedral space. Each year we hold a number of private parties, dinners and fundraising events as well as concerts, memorial events and carol services. The Head of Events holds the responsibility for converting special event enquiries into confirmed visits, relationship management and this post will share event management ‘on the day’, to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of often complex largescale events. Most often working one year ahead of the event, the post-holder will provide administrative and operational support for preparations and the delivery of the events by completion of operational notes, RAMS or similar.

Additionally, the Events & Enterprises Assistant will be responsible for the effective day- to-day management of commercial bookings for the Cathedral’s meeting rooms. Our conference business, comprising three main meeting rooms of varying sizes, has a wide client base drawn from the commercial, government, charity and national health sectors and many of the bookings are repeat business. The meeting rooms have an excellent reputation and are popular with clients and for managing the clients’ experience from initial enquiry to final invoice. The post-holder will provide a welcome to clients on arrival, 3 ensuring that their room, IT and catering specifications have been met and manage their requirements during their stay.

They will also work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager on communications campaigns which are relevant to the Cathedral’s conference and special events business activity.

The post-holder will support the work of the Board of Enterprises by organising the annual schedule of Board meetings – booking meeting rooms, setting up technology and refreshments on the day, attending and minuting meetings and acting as a point of contact for members of the Board. They will also support the Cathedral’s COO in their role as Company Secretary of SCEL - assisting them with correspondence, meeting arrangements, collation of papers and drafting reports for meetings and liaising where necessary with the finance team.

Purpose of the Job

HFEH Mind is recruiting Trainee CYP-PT Therapy practitioners for the Autism Spectrum Condition & Learning Disabilities (ASC/LD) modality for the January 2026 intake at University College London. These posts are trainee roles in which postholders are employed by HFEH Mind and concurrently enrolled as students on the UCL/Anna Freud PG Diploma in CYP-PT: Therapy.

Trainees are employees of HFEH Mind, and will undertake workplace placement duties under supervision while completing the academic and practice requirements of the postgraduate diploma. The role combines practical, placement-based clinical work with academic study and requires the ability to balance these demands.

Course start date: 19th January 2026

Training Information

This full-time training will begin in January 2026 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients (children, young people, and carers) related to training assignments. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements.

Please view the attached document ‘UCL CYP PT Therapy - Application Guidance for Candidates August 2025’ for the university application link and more information on how to apply. Please also see the Appplication pack Links document to access UCL and Anna Freud application process and course details. 

If you have any questions regarding the UCL application, please contact UCL directly. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role, and address how you meet these criteria in your application. Please be aware the information on your application form (name and contact details, qualifications and prior relevant experience) will be shared with the UCL/Anna Freud staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared with UCL/Anna Freud.

Main Duties of the Job

Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in the ASC/LD modality and to:

· Deliver evidence-based, outcome-focused low-intensity and structured interventions under clinical supervision to children and young people in educational and community settings as part of the MHST/CYP service.

· Support children and young people with ASC/LD and their families through adapted communication and intervention approaches appropriate to needs and developmental level.

· Work with education staff and families to support access to services, signpost to more specialist care where required, and collaborate in multi-agency planning.

· Undertake assessment and formulation under supervision and follow local referral and risk management protocols; raise safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with service procedures.

· Maintain accurate clinical, training and academic records in line with service and university requirements; collect and use outcome data to inform practice and reflective learning.

· Participate fully in the UCL PG Diploma academic programme (attendance, private study, assignments, practice-based assessments) and apply learning to placement work.

· Attend and engage in practice tutoring, clinical supervision and personal/professional development supervision; present case material as required by supervisory arrangements.

· Manage a caseload, demonstrating safe practice and escalating issues promptly.

· Contribute to the development of clinical and training materials within the trainee’s competence and under supervision.

· Participate in service and course evaluation activities and disseminate learning from service evaluation or small-scale projects where required.

Training & supervision

Attend and fulfil all academic and practice requirements of the UCL PG Diploma for CYP-PT Therapy, including practical and academic assessments and assignments.

· Undertake private study (minimum expectation as set by the course) in addition to placement duties.

· Engage actively with practice tutors and clinical supervisors to evidence competence development.

· Respond to supervisory feedback and demonstrate improvements in practice.

· Participate in regular appraisal and ongoing professional development activities.

Professional

· Maintain the standards of professional practice required by HFEH Mind, the employing service and the Higher Education Institution.

· Keep confidentiality of service users at all times and adhere to data protection and information governance rules.

· Ensure any risks to safety and wellbeing encountered during placement are communicated to supervisors and managed in line with policy.

· Maintain up-to-date CPD and training records in line with course and employer requirements.

· Meet the physical and professional requirements of the course and role (reasonable adjustments will be considered).

Person Specification

· Minimum of a second-class bachelor’s degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood Development, Social Work, Speech & Language, Nursing), OR equivalent professional experience considered on a case-by-case basis.

· Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and young people (in mental health, education, youth work or related settings).

· At least 1 year’s direct clinical experience working children/young people with autism and/or those with Learning Disabilities.

· Knowledge and understanding of the core features associated with Autism Spectrum Condition and Learning Disabilities and the typical associated support needs.

· Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable young people and experience of raising and managing concerns via appropriate channels.

· Ability to manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material with professionalism and reflective capacity.

· Demonstrable ability to study at postgraduate level and to manage academic demands alongside placement duties.

· Good time management, organisational skills and the ability to meet course and placement deadlines.

· Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to produce clear records and reports.

· IT literate (MS Office, email, record systems) and able to keep accurate case and training records.

· Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team; adaptable and culturally sensitive.

· A commitment to EDI, and to working as part of a service that seeks to address health inequity

· Willingness and ability to travel across service bases and to attend university sessions and required training events.

Desirable

· Previous training or professional experience in mental-health related professions (e.g. counselling, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, special educational needs teaching).

· Experience of multi-agency working, including education and social care.

· Experience of using outcome measures and contributing to service evaluation.

HFEH Mind is an equal opportunities employer and proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind is committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices ensure a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information to confirm suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for a creative problem solver with proven experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting at senior management level. Are you someone with a real understanding of the needs and challenges facing churches and Christian charities, and a sense of calling to serve the gospel of Christ through your work?

In this role you will:

- Develop and maintain long-term financial strategies that support the mission of the charity;

- Advise on funding models, reserves policies, and financial risk appetite;

- Present financial reports and forecasts to the board and other stakeholders;

- Translate complex financial data into accessible insights for trustees and non-financial stakeholders;

- Deliver strong positive cash flow to ensure operational continuity;

- Prepare timely statutory audited accounts.

This is a fractional position, based either from home or in our Market Harborough office.

There is an occupational requirement that the job holder must be a Christian in full agreement with our Basis of Faith.

For a more detailed job description, application pack or an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch.

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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MCC in partnership with the Lord's Taverners wish to appoint a Development Officer to grow the Wicketz programme across the London Borough of Westminster.

This exciting role seeks an energetic and experienced individual who can deliver across a wide range of key priorities and objectives. The role will be responsible for engaging young people and recruiting volunteers from areas of deprivation/hard to reach groups into becoming active members of local community hubs designed to improve employment skills and increase cricket participation.

This project which uses the Wicketz Cricket Programme as a means of engagement as 4 main outcomes;

• For young people to be more employable and independent

• For young people to become more healthy, more confident, and more included or connected

• For young people to complete an employability programme, gaining knowledge and confidence from tailored workshops supported and delivered by local businesses

• Develop a business community across Westminster that has; fewer barriers to employment for disadvantaged young people, and which has improved championing or workplaces that are inclusive and diverse

Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.  It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals.  AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.

Overview

Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key role in securing income from corporate partners and major donors to support AVUK’s bold 10-year plan. These partnerships are central to our long-term strategy to transform the landscape of Auditory Verbal provision, ensuring that every family who wants their child to learn to listen and talk can access a publicly funded Auditory Verbal programme in their local area.

This role requires experience in relationship fundraising, ideally working with businesses and/or major donors, and a strong ability to build rapport and trust. You’ll be an effective communicator and collaborator, confident in supporting income generation activities that align and elevate AVUK’s goals.

With experience of securing five to six-figure gifts, you’ll use your commercial acumen to identify and nurture your pipeline and partnerships, contributing to our annual fundraising target of £1.5m and setting the foundations for growth to £2m+ in future years.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, diligent, and comfortable taking initiative. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where relationship-building and ownership of your work are key to driving income and impact. The role is weighted towards developing new corporate partnerships, with responsibility for managing our existing partnership with Markerstudy Group, and some time spent cultivating potential major donor relationships with senior management support.  To help you succeed, you have support and guidance from our Head of Fundraising, alongside a passionate and collaborative CEO and Senior Management Team.

Contract Details

Location: Primarily remote, with 2 days a month in our London office, plus meetings with partners where required.

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE); flexible working fully supported through policies and practice.

Contract Type: Fixed-term, 12 months from January – December 2026

Salary: £45,000-48,000 pa FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme.

Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day

Reporting To: Head of Fundraising

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate partnerships strategy

• With support and guidance from the Head of Fundraising, lead the development and delivery of AVUK’s corporate partnerships strategy in support of our overall fundraising goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities at a five and six figure value, unlocking new opportunities that contribute to a £130k partnerships budget this year.

 Business development & income generation

• Work closely with your fundraising and comms colleagues to create compelling proposals and pitches that resonate with corporate and major donor audiences and help you to secure new gifts / partnerships.
• Proactively grow and maintain a strong funding pipeline, creating new prospects for our priority funding areas through quality research, strategic outreach and developing engagement opportunities.

 Relationship management & external engagement

• Manage a small portfolio of corporate partnerships including our flagship partnership with Markerstudy Group, delivering excellent stewardship and ensuring long-term engagement.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the Sounds of Success event (November 2026), as a key moment in our stewardship and engagement calendar.
• Support the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Fundraising Advisory Board in developing relationships with potential major donors, providing inspiring stewardship and maximising opportunities through networks, events, and strategic engagement.

 Effective use of systems and processes

• Champion the effective use of our Salesforce database to support you in high-quality relationship management and reporting.
• Commitment to monitoring and reporting on your income and taking a proactive approach to addressing issues or gaps in budgeted income.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Skills, knowledge & experience

 Essential

• Fundraising - a good understanding of corporate partnerships fundraising and proven success in securing five-six figure partnerships.
• Business development - proven experience in identifying and pursuing new opportunities, through quality research and pipeline development, aligned to organisational goals.
• Building relationships - ability to engage with supporters through quality and meaningful stewardship.
• Project management - confident managing multiple priorities within projects and across own workload.
• Communication - excellent written and verbal skills, used well to inspire varied audiences through pitches and presentations delivered in person and written.
• Strategic thinking - ability to identify and assess new opportunities that align to supporter interests and organisational needs.
• Oganisation - great time management, research and record keeping skills.

Desirable

• Major donor engagement - supporting or leading donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Event management - practical experience of creating or delivering supporter engagement events.
• Data and reporting - proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping and report generation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Qualities & behaviours

•  Proactive mindset - takes the initiative and drives work forward with energy and empathy.
• Curious - open to learning and development of new ideas.
• Diligent - pays attention to detail, follows through reliably and takes pride in doing things well.
• Collaborative - collaborates across teams to share knowledge, align efforts and to deliver joined-up outcomes

Candidates will need a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as expected in an external facing fundraising role.

KEY INFORMATION

Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) which describes how you meet the person specification, with particular focus on your skills and experience of corporate partnerships fundraising, new business development and relationship management. 

We value authentic applications and want to understand your personal motivations and experiences.  If you’ve used AI tools to support your application (e.g. for structure, spelling, or formatting), please feel free to let us know.  We recognise that these tools can be helpful for some applicants, and we’re most interested in hearing your words and in your voice what draws you to this role.Applications received after 12:00pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025 will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.

We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.

We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness.  Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.

As an organisation supporting children and their families we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and as well as providing satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be required to undertake safeguarding training.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28 October, 12:00pm

Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Friday 31 October

First stage interviews: Wednesday 05 November or Thursday 06 November

Final interviews: Tuesday 11 or Wednesday 12 November

Strictly no agencies.

The Early Intervention Coordinator is a key role within the School Based Needs Service, working as part of the borough and district-based community teams, comprised of NHS staff and third sector workforce under the umbrella of The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership. This team will build support around schools offering a wide menu of services across a cluster of schools based on borough/district boundaries.

The role of the EIC is to deliver and support children and young people through one- to- one direct work, small group sessions and signposting to specialist services. These interventions will be delivered across a network of secondary schools in the Runnymede, Surrey Heath and Waverley areas.

Responsibilities 

1. Design, deliver and review evidence-based interventions for children and young people which aim to improve mental health and well-being and build on existing strengths

• Assess the needs and strengths of the referred young person and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change (Goal Based Outcome Assessments).

• Manage own caseload of children and young people facing a wide range of issues, in both one to one and group settings, to address emerging needs and help build resilience, develop coping strategies and improve their mental health & wellbeing.

• Provide advice, guidance and signposting to young people and their families, that will connect them to resources that will support young people’s wellbeing.

• To operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity and ensures all work is sensitive to a range of ethnic, cultural and religious groups, is gender sensitive and anti-discriminatory.

2. Develop and maintain relationships with key school staff in secondary schools and Schools Based Needs Team

• Work in close partnership and collaboratively with pastoral staff in school, Surrey Wellbeing Partners, Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership, Surrey Children’s Services, local Mental Health Support Teams and other community-based services to provide the most effective service for children, young people and families.

• Ensure that children and young people with more intensive support needs are put in touch with relevant Intensive Intervention services (whilst continuing to provide support until the intensive support is in place).

3. Impact, Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting

• Accurately record individual engagement and evidence of change using appropriate outcomes data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated. 

• To collect and share case studies that demonstrate good practice and the impact of interventions on outcomes for children and young people.

• Work with colleagues and line manager to ensure that your work is aligned to organisational strategy, key objectives and annual plans and budgets.

4. Personal Development/Other Duties 

• Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that have an impact on service delivery at Eikon

• Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection regulations

• Work as part of a team to lead and inspire collaboration across Eikon

• Attend training as discussed and agreed between yourself and line manager

• Attend team meetings and engage in 1:1 supervision

• Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support

• Be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery

• Work across multiple geographical locations 

Prospectus is delighted to be working withour client to recruit for a Senior Events Manager. The organisation is the armed forces' national charity, here for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life. Last year they supported over 80,000 soldiers, veterans and their families through this work including by funding 86 charities, from Combat Stress and Walking with the Wounded to smaller local organisations.

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract paying a salary of £45,760 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their offices in Victoria, London.

The post holder will be a key player in the delivery of their bespoke challenge event portfolio during a period of growth for the team and the charity. They will deliver flagship events as Project Manager, specifically the Cateran Yomp, expanding and increasing the net income and reach of this product. They will line manage the Events Executive to deliver the Frontline Walk series of events, including delivering the new Home Front Event. They will work collaboratively with other project managers across their events portfolio to play a vital role in raising £3.5 million across the Events and High Value Relationships team.

They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of delivering significant fundraising projects or campaigns and managing six figure income and expenditure budgets. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable project management skills, experience in fundraising and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have strong empathy with the cause of the charity and its beneficiaries.

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

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 

About Demos

Demos is a highly respected cross-party think tank with a unique approach to making policy to solve our long term problems. Building on nearly 30 years of creativity, ideas and impact, Demos’s mission is to upgrade democracy: rebuilding the relationship between citizen and state. Our work explores the elements of a ‘New Deal’, in which power is devolved, citizens participate in policy making, and together as a nation we find answers to the challenges of our century.

About Waves

Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in Britain. 

Trust in politics and politicians is in crisis. Only 24% of people trust politicians to make decisions in the best interests of the country. Polarisation is increasing. At the same time, people want to be involved in the public policy decisions that affect them. 

Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy, launched to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust in local government. Thousands of local people will have the opportunity to shape local government policy on an issue affecting their area.

New AI-powered technology is intended to make it easier, cheaper and quicker for participants to have their say, identify areas of consensus, discuss difficult issues and work through trade-offs together. 

We are working in partnership with two trailblazing councils who are both embracing the opportunity to put the public at the heart of their policy making. The trial will begin in the London Borough of Camden to co-develop an approach to adult social care. The trial will then move on to South Staffordshire District Council as they develop an inclusive engagement process to prepare for their next local plan. The partners will also support a further 25 councils to observe and learn from the process so that they too can use the tools in the future.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can steer Waves from now until it completes in December 2026. 

You would be joining the programme at a pivotal time as we move from the ‘set-up’ and ‘co-design’ phases of the first 6-months, to the start of the first of our two trials running sequentially over the next 11 months, before moving to a final ‘impact phase’ of dissemination of our toolkits, technology and learning in the final 6 months.

Programme management of Waves means ensuring that the whole project stays on track – on time and on budget – throughout its delivery. There are 5 partners, a number of suppliers and many moving parts, so it is critical that we find someone who can work across the whole programme, anticipating who needs to do what and by when, and ensuring that the programme is delivered successfully so we can draw learnings from it to share widely across the local government, democracy, and tech sectors. 

It is worth bearing in mind that Waves is a ‘test and learn’ trial of a new deliberative democratic process using existing and new technology. Therefore, the team is committed to learning from the project and being comfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what the outcomes are going to be. 

What you'll need to be sucessful

The types of knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for are below. We welcome a range of applications which include at least some of these attributes.

• Demonstrable experience managing an equivalent programme in terms of complexity, scale and partners with a solid understanding of project management methods.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission of the programme – motivated to tackle issues of low trust in democracy among UK citizens with digital democratic platforms and deliberative processes a crucial part of the solution.
• Team management, interpersonal and communication skills – ability to lead and motivate a team with diverse skills and priorities to deliver a programme of great complexity and uncertainty, including fostering collaboration and trust, managing conflicts, maintaining transparency and empowering different partners to perform effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills – the ability to align activities with overall programme objectives, making informed decisions based on programme lead and partner inputs and, where possible, data and analysis, and drive the programme towards successful outcomes. 
• Ability to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues that may arise during the programme lifecycle – ideally in an innovation context, one working with diverse partners with different ways of working or when using technology/ conducting trials with the public.
• An interest in, and comfort working with, innovative technologies that utilise AI and collect data, as well as an understanding of the risks and sensitivities surrounding the use of AI, among the public and within the public sector.
• Experience of owning and managing a large-scale budget, conducting calculations when there are changes from the plan, and maintaining clear and robust tracking of expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum and energy during challenging situations.
• Highly collaborative, with a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity.

Application and selection process

To apply, please provide the following through our application form:

• an anonymised CV (with any references to your name and personal details removed)
• answers to four screening questions (up to 250 words each) 
• a completed copy of our diversity monitoring form (optional)

All applications will be evaluated and graded anonymously to minimise bias in our screening process.

Questions?

If you have any further questions or aren’t sure if the role is right for you, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any queries. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary: £38,346 -£42,545 per annum (depending on experience and skill level)

Level: Manager Band A

Contract length:               Permanent

Location:                           Remote/ Hybrid – Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working.

Responsible to:                Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to

Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers

About Thames21

Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Diversity at Thames21

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.

 Purpose of the job

To drive forward Thames21’s ‘Thames Valley’ (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices.

The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes.

• Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk.
• Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners.
• Plant 30,000 trees annually.
• Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring.
• Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts.

The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management.

Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21’s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments.

Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management.  You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas.

 Tasks include:

 Programme Development & Integration

Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21’s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams.

Funding & Financial Management

Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives.

· Project & Risk Management

Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements.

 Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders.

 Technical & Farm Advisory Support

Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities.

Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy

Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects.

Information & Data Management

Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability.

Promotion & Communications

Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21’s work to broader audiences.

 Other Duties

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description. 

Company Description

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive.

Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating manager to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Purpose
The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio:

  • Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities.

  • Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls.

  • Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora.

  • Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants.

  • Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes.

  • Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the  lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or  briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management.

• Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your  team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team.  Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines.

• Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies. 

• Flexible support to team:  provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required. 

Line Management:

• This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members. 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience) 
• Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting 
• Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads
• Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine
• Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”
• The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels
• Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it

Additional Information

Why work for us
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:

• Salary: £58,000 to £61,200 pa 
• Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
• Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract 
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Benenden Healthcare Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities 
• Season Ticket Loan

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. 

To Apply 
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria.  Please quote Reference 2544QCJ when you apply.

The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2025. 

Company Statement
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.

Direct Marketing Manager (maternity cover) - Community Fundraising
Reference: SEP20252626
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term (maternity cover)
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

The Community Fundraising team is looking for a Direct Marketing Manager (maternity cover), who will support our work in developing, promoting, and analysing our portfolio of Community Fundraising products to attract new and diverse audiences to raise vital funds for nature.

The post holder will support the launch of our Do It Yourself (DIY) fundraising product, as well as supporting In Aid Of (IAO) fundraising activity across the UK. The role will support marketing requests across all new and existing Community Fundraising products and campaigns. The role requires a proficiency in data analytics and a track record in responding to trends and sector best practice.

You will have experience in direct marketing and be proficient in delivering multi-channel campaigns in a fast-paced environment. This role also requires an in depth knowledge of direct marketing techniques including testing, profiling, segmentation, return on investment analysis, cost per contact. You will have experience in managing multiple projects and budgets, as well as a track record in excellent stakeholder management. An understanding of Community Fundraising developments and best practice would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be driven, creative and possess excellent attention to detail.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Degree educated or equivalent experience in a direct marketing role
• Excellent understanding of the steps involved in planning and delivering multi-channel direct marketing campaigns
• Direct marketing sector developments, legal requirements and best practice
• In depth knowledge of direct marketing techniques - testing, profiling, segmentation, return on investment, cost per contact etc. to achieve the most effective campaign results
• Charity sector developments and best practice
• Excellent communication skills to elicit great team working to deliver campaigns
• Ability to inspire others
• Comfortable with analysis and metrics to constantly improve campaign performance
• Excellent attention to detail
• Interpreting data and trends, with the ability to analyse and report on results

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Has worked in environment/conservation
• Has worked in not-for-profit/charity

Additional Information:

• This is a 12 month Fixed Term, Full-Time maternity cover role for 37.5 hours per week.
• The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, Saturday, 1st November 2025
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Interim People Partner to join a dynamic People & Culture team for a cultural organisation based in central London. This is a unique opportunity to influence the employee experience in a bold, inclusive, and creative organisation. As a People Partner, you'll work closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver proactive, tailored HR support. You'll lead on employee relations, change management, talent development, and engagement initiatives-ensuring people practices align with both operational goals and cultural values.
Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with departments to develop bespoke people strategies
• Lead on employee relations, performance, and change management
• Use HR data to generate insights and drive action
• Design and deliver training and policy improvements
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all initiatives
• Support employee wellbeing and engagement programmes
• Collaborate with Trade Unions and internal stakeholders

You'll bring:

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7) or equivalent experience
• Strong HR generalist experience in a creative, unionised environment
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and people management best practice
• Skilled communicator and influencer with sound judgement
• Experience using HR analytics and delivering impactful projects
• Passionate about inclusion, innovation, and cultural impact

Projected start date - mid-end November, salary 50k, with the expectation of 3 days working onsite in central London.