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Are you passionate about inspiring people to support a great cause?
As a Public Fundraising Assistant, you’ll help deliver engaging face-to-face and telephone fundraising campaigns to grow Dogs Trust’s supporter base. Working in our Public Fundraising team, you’ll play a key role in helping us care for thousands of dogs across the UK.
 

What does this role do?
As a Public Fundraising Assistant, you will: 

• respond to public enquiries, complaints, and donation updates related to face-to-face fundraising, ensuring all communications reflect the Dogs Trust brand, tone, and procedures.
• liaise with fundraising agencies to monitor campaign performance, resolve incidents or complaints, and ensure all campaign requirements are met.
• support quality assurance by reviewing mystery shop reports, visiting fundraising sites or agencies, and providing feedback to improve performance.
• assist with administrative and campaign support tasks, including managing fundraising materials, handling database queries, and helping with copy and proofing when required.

This role is being offered as a fixed term, family leave cover contract until December 2026.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you'll need exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically with a wide range of people. Confident on the phone and in writing, you’ll handle enquiries with professionalism and empathy. Proactive, team-focused, and committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust, you’ll help ensure our fundraising runs smoothly and effectively.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

The Research Associate will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. The Research Associate will serve as a key member of the UK team, working on quantitative and qualitative research projects for our clients and partners and as part of our wider thought leadership, delivering high quality outputs and supporting More in Common’s communications and dissemination work. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Research Associate role involves:

Research

• Support and execute a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects for More in Common’s own thought leadership work and our client/partner work 

• Manage external research vendors’ relationship, including scheduling focus groups and project managing opinion polling research 

• Analysis, interpretation and manipulation of quantitative data, and willingness to learn how to perform statistical/econometric analysis 

• End-to-end project management for quantitative and qualitative public opinion research projects from design, execution (drafting surveys and discussion guides, and with time, moderating focus groups), analysis, report writing and presentation of insights (including data analysis) 

• Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports for More in Common and reports and briefings for clients and partners

Partnership / Client management:

• Day-to-day support and project management for a range of our client and partner projects 

• Identifying new partners, clients, and opportunities across various sectors from business to civil society to the public sector 

• Drafting proposals and responding to tenders for those potential partners and clients and supporting on pitches. 

• Delivering trainings and briefings for clients and partners drawing on insights from More in Common’s research 

• Drafting grant reports and taking responsibility for day-to-day account management on client-facing projects 

• Producing timely and high-quality outputs and deliverables as agreed with clients and partners 

Comms and dissemination

• Drafting and developing data briefings and press releases for journalists, conducting data checks, and designing and publishing reports on our website 

• Drafting op-eds, Twitter threads, blogs and newsletters using More in Common’s insights 

• Designing and delivering webinars and short insights products to disseminate our latest insights and research to partners and the wider eco-system

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience. However, the following will be an asset for this role: 

• The ability to write well and at pace for a range of audiences is essential for this role
• An understanding of how to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to tell a story from that data  

• Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today

• Managing tasks and projects independently and in a team - from inception through to delivery and evaluation 

• Experience of translating research and insight into products, briefings, and training programmes for a range of partners 

• An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy 

• A hunger for disseminating More in Common’s work, particularly through traditional and social media outlets 

• Professional background in research, public affairs, policy or strategic consultancy, or civil society would be desirable, but we welcome applications from any background

OTHER INFORMATION

Simultaneously, we are also recruiting for a Data Analyst, anyone with skill sets more suited for this role, can apply here.

COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS

Competitive salary (£33,000-£40,000) plus excellent benefits including private health insurance, generous leave policy, and a personal learning and growth budget.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We will have a better chance of uniting divided societies if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political opinions, and life experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities.

More in Common wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in our equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010. We will include a set of questions related to this in our email acknowledging your application for this role - this will help us understand the diversity of our job applicants.  Answering these questions are completely voluntary and anonymous. The information provided will be kept confidential and will not be linked to your application. The information is going to be used to help us understand the diversity of our organisation.
 

DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY

The application deadline is Thursday 27 November at 23:59.

Applications should include a short cover letter (max. one page) and a CV. 

Indicative Timeline (please note these dates remain subject to change) 

• Initial conversation with a hiring manager - w/c 1st December 

• Meetings with Team Members and final interviews: w/c 15th December  

• We expect to make an offer to the successful candidate by w/c 22nd December

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. They will help us to develop our technical expertise, with new statistical modelling approaches to understanding public opinion and new software scripts to automate our workflows. The role will be based in our London office Monday-Thursday with Friday at the office or working at home. The postholder will report to our Research and Analysis Manager.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. They will help us to develop our technical expertise, with new statistical modelling approaches to understanding public opinion and new software scripts to automate our workflows. The role will be based in our London office Monday-Thursday with Friday at the office or working at home. The postholder will report to our Research and Analysis Manager.

Analysis

• Translating public opinion data into insights for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the general public

• Performing analysis using techniques including cluster analysis, multi-level regression modelling, conjoint analysis and MaxDiff analysis

• Telling compelling stories through creative data visualisation

• Proactively expanding the team’s analytical capabilities

Research 

• End-to-end project management for public opinion research projects from design to execution, analysis and presentation of insights

• Conducting quantitative fieldwork including survey drafting and executing advanced survey experiments

• Upholding a culture of best research practice, including supporting global colleagues with research queries

• Continually innovating on More in Common’s research methodologies 

Dissemination and partnerships

• An ability to write well and communicate technical stories to non-technical audiences

• Managing external relationships with clients, partners and research vendors

• Identifying and recruiting new partners and opportunities across business, civil society and the public sector

• Designing insights products to disseminate our insights and research

• Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports and briefings

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Advanced proficiency coding is a requirement for this role, preferably in R. Candidates who do not have advanced proficiency in coding should consider applying for the Research Associate role.

Beyond this, the following would be an asset:

• Demonstrated expertise extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets

• Strong data visualisation skills, with the ability to communicate insights to diverse audiences

• Good understanding of statistical methods including regression modelling and hypothesis testing

• Keen interest in learning new analytical techniques

• A track record of project management

• Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today 

• An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy

We understand that not everyone with the required skillset with this role will come from a political background - that is fine! We are more interested in your technical skillset and your willingness to apply it to tackling some of the biggest issues in understanding the forces driving British society apart.

OTHER INFORMATION

Simultaneously, we are also recruiting for a Research Associate, anyone with skill sets more suited for this role, can apply here 

COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS

Competitive salary (£37,000-£47,000) plus excellent benefits including private health insurance, generous leave policy, and a personal learning and growth budget

DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY

The application deadline is at Thursday 27 November 23:59.

Applications should include a short cover letter (max. one page) and a CV.

Please apply following the link below.

Indicative Timeline (please note these dates remain subject to change) 

• Initial conversation with a hiring manager - w/c 1st December 

• Meetings with Team Members and final interviews: w/c 15th December  

• We expect to make an offer to the successful candidate by w/c 22nd December

Position: Income and Gift Aid Accountant
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely. There will be no reimbursement on travel between home and office
Salary: £44,339 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3 Professional/Technical

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Nearly all of the MS Society’s income comes from voluntary contributions which means an effective fundraising function is extremely important to ensure our vital work continues. The Income and Gift Aid Accountant is a critical role ensuring that information on our CRM is robust, that we are getting the best return from our fundraising investment and maximising our gift aid contributions.

It’s an exciting time to be joining the MS Society as we have recently switched to a new CRM system (Dynamics 365) and this role will initially focus on embedding this system.

Working with fundraising colleagues this role will look at the true cost, ROI and strategic value of our fundraising activities. Looking to obtain best value from the monies we invest in fundraising and ensuring efficient and effective fundraising processes.

Given the level of fundraised income the MS Society receives gift aid represents a significant income stream and the post holder will be responsible for ensuring claims are submitted and maximising the amount claimed.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Thursday 20th November 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

JOB SUMMARY

More in Common is seeking a full-time Deputy Director for Research who will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. The Deputy Director will lead More in Common’s research team, training new recruits, setting strategic priorities, and acting as quality control for our research outputs. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

More in Common is seeking a full-time Deputy Director for Research as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. 

The Deputy Director for Research will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. The Deputy Director will lead More in Common’s research team, training new recruits, setting strategic priorities, and acting as quality control for our research outputs. 

The Deputy Director for Research role involves:

• With the Deputy Director (Strategy and Development) manage More in Common UK’s work programme and oversee the activity of junior staff.

• Ensure that More in Common’s UK outputs are of the highest quality and genuinely lead to impact in line with our mission.

• Design and support the creation of new and innovative additions to More in Common’s UK research offer.

• Support the development of More in Common’s research team, including identifying skills gaps and supporting training of junior staff.

• Lead strategic communications projects across the UK team’s programme of work for both clients/partners and More in Common’s own communications activity.

• Play a leading role in More in Common’s UK business development and fundraising with a particular focus on managing the consultancy arm of our work and revenue generation – including inculcating a programme of ‘new business’ across junior staff.

• Work closely with More in Common’s communications consultants to maximise opportunities for dissemination of the UK team’s work.

• Deputise for the UK Director in meetings with clients, funders and with global colleagues along with the Deputy Director (Strategy and Development).

• With the UK Director and Deputy Director (Strategy and Development) help to design the strategy for the UK team’s work.

• Support More in Common’s programme of events and partner engagement – including More in Common’s Party Conference events.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

This role requires someone who has experience managing research teams within the polling industry. 5+ years of experience in market research, polling, or political analysis is essential for this role.  

(Anyone who lacks this experience can consider applying for the Research Associate role).

In addition, the following will be an asset for this role: 

• Track record of delivering genuinely interesting and high-quality research into public opinion in the UK. 

• Experience with and deep understanding of quantitative and quantitative research methods.

• A desire to work on both long-running years’ long research projects, whilst also responding to the news of the day and working fast to produce rapid insights for the media and clients.

• Deep understanding of UK politics and the role research and communications play in shaping public policy outcomes. 

• An ability to write well, at pace, and for a range of audiences, and to give feedback on other team members’ writing to improve their quality. 

• A public profile presenting public opinion analysis to the media and/or on social media.

• An ability to manage projects from start to finish, handling both budget and time management, and dealing with large and complex clients. 

• An eye for a good story; an ability to design research projects that will perform well in the media and experience of writing press releases to make research understandable and interesting to the media. 

• An entrepreneurial mindset and a history of securing new business and writing funding proposals to large funders.

• A desire to help foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing research culture where team members are motivated and enjoy their work.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop early- and mid-career researchers, especially in a small team environment where people learn quickly by doing

• A desire to experiment and try new things to improve More in Common’s work flow and continue our track record of innovations. 

DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY

The application deadline is Friday 21 November at 23:59.

Applications should include a short cover letter (max. one page) and a CV.

Please apply using the link on our website

We are aiming to make an appointment by w/c 15th December. 

As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll support the wider Recruitment team in providing a first-class recruitment service to both hiring managers and candidates.

This is an exciting position where you can use your skills and experience to help one of the UK’s largest charities find the best people to join our workforce and support our mission to fund life saving research.

Supporting the recruitment for both our retail and office roles, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of the recruitment service including:

• supporting hiring managers with their recruitment requirements
• writing and placing engaging adverts
• arranging interviews
• providing feedback to candidates
• making offers of employment

You'll be an ambassador for British Heart Foundation (BHF), providing a seamless experience for our candidates at every touch point of the process. You'll also be able to get involved in recruitment project work around our career site, recruitment processes and systems.

About you

With excellent communication skills you'll be able to build strong working relationships with managers from across all areas of the business. You’ll have sound knowledge of recruitment practice and how to implement it in an in-house environment.

You'll have proven experience of working in a customer facing role or a position where you are providing excellent customer service. You’ll also have up-to-date knowledge of recruitment/employment law and an understanding of how it impacts BHF processes and procedures. We are looking for someone collaborative and with excellent attention to detail to join our fast-paced team.

To be successful in this role you will:

• be a team player
• be proactive and efficient and focused on getting results
• have strong time management skills
• be IT proficient with intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• have previous experience with HR systems and an Application Tracking System (ATS)
• have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Working arrangements

This is a 12 month FTC.

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. This is a job-share position, working with another Recruitment Coordinator who works Monday - Wednesday. Team office days will be either Wednesday or Thursday.

You will work 21 hours, Wednesday - Friday.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

1st stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the closing date. 2nd stage interviews will be a Q&A panel interview, with a task. These will be held via MS Teams and are due to take place on Wednesday 3rd December.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location: Hearing Dogs Head Office, Saunderton near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with very flexible hybrid working.
Salary: £55,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop and secure six and seven figure, multi-year grants from trusts, foundations and other institutional grant funders, e.g. the National Lottery.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, grow their philanthropy programme and increase engagement and impact.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, this role will work as part of a small but high department to deliver objectives and income targets. The role will deputise for the Head of Trusts and Foundations as required and support in the development of the strategy for the department, working across the organisation with colleagues, senior staff, trustees and external trusts and foundation contacts. A key focus of the role will be making bids and writing applications to maximise financial support from charitable trusts and foundations in a team which has a target of £1.15m in 2025-26, growing to £2.1m by 2029-30.

The ideal candidates will have a substantial background in Trusts and Foundation fundraising within the charity sector and experience of delivering excellent stewardship with external stakeholders. You will have experience of large scale and complex (£ six/seven figure) bid writing for specific projects over multiple years. Excellent and persuasive writing skills and a sharp eye for details will be essential alongside strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. You will be approachable, with a  ‘hands-on’ approach and a flexible ‘can do’ proactive attitude and, importantly, you will have a commitment to understand the needs of Deaf People and a commitment to our values and  culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to help Hearing Dogs shape and build a high-impact Trust and Foundations function at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of hybrid working remotely and spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning base head office near High Wycombe, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd December, 9.00 am. 

Senior Philanthropy Manager 

Welcome to Population Matters

We are an environmental charity, and we believe all populations matter. We are all interconnected and all species rely on each other, yet no one is talking about the impact the growing human population is having on the planet. 

Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.

We conduct evidence-based research, build networks of powerful advocates, work with global partners, and support female leadership and male allyship to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.

Are you passionate about our cause?

We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager with the experience, gravitas and growth-mindset to deliver our objectives. This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to shape the philanthropy programme and develop donor-centric experiences, proposals and feedback.

How to apply

Please apply by sending a CV (no more than three A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.

The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th November. We will inform successful first round candidates by 5pm on Friday 28th November and we will hold first interviews on Thursday 4th December via Teams. We will hold second interviews in person, in London, on Monday 15th December.

Please refer to the attached EDI statement for further information.

Note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw this job advert before the published expiry date.

#Senior Philanthropy Manager #Philanthropy Manager #Philanthropy #Philanthropy Management #Philanthropy Strategy #Philanthropy Planning

Are you an experienced and hands-on HR professional ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate employee experience across an organisation? Our client, a fantastic international charity is now seeking an exceptional People Services Manager to drive excellence in their customer-centric HR Operations/People Services function, ensuring seamless support throughout the employee lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and offboarding.

In this pivotal role, you'll manage a small, dedicated HR operations team, fostering collaboration across the People department and wider organisation. You'll champion inclusive, efficient, and compliant practices, ensuring that people processes are robust, engaging, user-focused and continuously improving.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly respected and values-driven organisation. If you're passionate about people, process excellence, and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and talent pool coordination, working closely with hiring managers and the Talent Development team.
• Overseeing payroll, pensions, compensation, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal checks and external regulations.
• Managing contractor and freelancer records in line with GDPR and IR35, collaborating with finance and procurement.
• Driving continuous improvement in complex employee lifecycle processes, including contracts, leave, flexible working, and more.
• Supporting data analysis and reporting for internal metrics and external bodies (e.g. HMRC, ONS).
• Enhancing internal communications and self-service guidance through SharePoint and other platforms.
• Leading initiatives and projects aligned with the people plan, building ad hoc teams and stakeholder relationships as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• Proven experience of managing HR Operations/People Services functions, including payroll and recruitment and leading teams in a complex public/nfp sector organisation.
• Strong project delivery skills with a focus on accountability and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and inform decisions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and hybrid collaboration tools.

Please note; This role offer hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days working from the central London offices.

Help us harness the power of data to improve lives.​

Are you a collaborative, technically skilled Data Engineer with the ability to design, implement and maintain a data warehouse? This is a hands-on role where you’ll design and deliver data pipelines, support colleagues in using data effectively, and help shape our data strategy. You’ll be a key part of our journey to becoming a more insight-driven organisation.​

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Contract​

• £45,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full time (35hrs per week) 
• Fixed Term Contract (12 months) with potential to extend
• Hybrid working with link to Ewell, Surrey or London office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month. ​​​
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences ​

What you’ll do ​

• Design and manage a data warehouse to support analysis of our listener services
• Build data pipelines and transform data for actionable insights using analytical techniques
• Coordinate the use of data to inform service improvement
• Support colleagues to use and present data confidently and clearly
• Champion good data quality, governance and management practices
• Collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Advise senior leaders, enabling them to make data-informed decisions​

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What you’ll bring​

• A degree in a mathematical, scientific or computing subject (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a data engineering or senior data analyst role
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud systems
• Proficiency in Python, R or other analytical programming language
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience with data ingestion, workflow orchestration and data transformation
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clear documentation and guidance
   
• Understanding of machine learning/AI and ethical data use (desirable)
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (desirable)​

Full Job Description and Person Specification 

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Why Samaritans?​

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.​

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and upload your CV.​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.​

​Applications close: Wednesday 26th November 2025 @ 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Autistic young people? Do you thrive on supporting individuals to achieve their full potential? Ambitious College is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Teaching Assistant!

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college committed to empowering autistic young people aged 16–25. Our unique educational approach revolves around the individual, providing a highly personalized curriculum and unwavering support to help our learners acquire new skills and integrate into everyday life.

Located within the vibrant campuses of the College of West Thames College in West London , as well as Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), 

Ambitious College offers a diverse range of learning opportunities. Through partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and mainstream colleges, we provide real-world work experiences, ensuring our learners thrive in various environments.

As an Specialist Teaching Assistant at Ambitious College, you'll play a crucial role in our learner's journeys, providing academic assistance and community support on a 1:1 basis. Your dedication and commitment will directly contribute to our learners' success, enabling them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives within their communities.

At Ambitious College, our values guide everything we do, placing autistic young people at the forefront of our mission. Join us in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to become part of the Ambitious College family. Together, let's inspire greatness and unlock the potential within each learner!

Working pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

You will be required to work 41 weeks per year, but will be paid for 52 weeks per year.

Start Date- January 2026 or sooner

Interviews- ongoing interviews on a weekly basis on Tuesdays through November and December 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

This role is for you if you are self-motivated and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards.

Closing date is 9am on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity or have any specific questions, you can arrange a call with Sarah Rutherford, please see the jobs section on our website for details.

Please see our recruitment pack on our website for more information and on how to apply. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview, please contact us.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic relationship fundraiser to lead a step-change in major donor giving at the Trust. 

This role is for you if you are self-motivated and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards. 

You will have demonstrable experience of securing and managing 5-figure+ gifts from donors and be a sophisticated communicator with a collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues, Trustees and donors.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans. Our staff team are enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more on our website. 

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations – Bloomsbury Football Foundation | London

700,000 young people in London are growing up in poverty, facing inactivity and mental health crises. At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we’re using football to help tackle these challenges and build resilient, connected communities – already reaching over 6,200 children every week.

We’ve grown fundraised income from £0.75m to £3.5m in three years – and now we’re aiming for £8m by 2028. Trusts & Foundations is our biggest income stream, and we’re looking for a first-rate fundraiser to take it to the next level.

As Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will:

• Lead and grow our £2m+ trusts portfolio
• Write outstanding bids and reports that inspire multi-year, high-value commitments
• Manage and mentor two bright trust fundraisers
• Work with our Director of Fundraising and CEO to secure transformational grants
• Harness AI innovation to boost the pace and quality of our work

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of winning major multi-year grants (six- and seven-figure), exceptional writing skills, and the ambition to help make Bloomsbury the UK’s most effective fundraising team.

Salary: £58,000–£90,000 (or £42,000–£55,000 for a ‘Head of’ level candidate)
Location: Camden, London (with great staff perks, socials, and match tickets)

Full job description available at Bloomsbury Football Careers page. 

Location: Reading, Hybrid 
Hours: 37 per week 
Salary: £34,883
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: W/C 1st December 2025

Second Stage Interviews: TBC

Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a passionate and driven Corporate Partnerships Executive to help us deliver life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and purpose-led organisation, where your work will directly contribute to creating magical experiences for children and their families.
Essential criteria:

• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop creative and compelling partnership assets.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in financial processes, reporting, and CRM tools (ideally Salesforce).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid working environment.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK to strengthen and support partnership engagement.
• Experience in corporate partnerships, account management, fundraising, or a related role.
• Experience in the charity sector, particularly in corporate fundraising.
• Knowledge of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) landscape and employee engagement strategies.

Core Purpose
The Corporate Partnerships Executive plays a vital role in managing and growing corporate relationships to maximise income and engagement. The role involves stewardship of existing partnerships, delivering corporate assets and communications, and ensuring smooth operational processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal teams to create partnership assets, support fundraising activities, and drive engagement across corporate supporters.

Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnership Management

• Manage a portfolio of five-figure partnerships and act as the primary point of contact for smaller corporate accounts, including our UK partnerships through Make-A-Wish International.
• Provide support for larger strategic partnerships that will include but not limited to: developing bespoke fundraising initiatives and newsletters, coordinating charity champion networks, tracking income, attending partner meetings and assisting with bespoke partner events and promotions to ensure all fundraising and communications activities remain on track to achieve income targets.

Stewardship & Administration

• Ensure timely thanking of partners through certificates, letters, and recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate with the volunteer team to identify, promote, and track volunteering opportunities for corporate partners.
• Represent corporate partnerships on internal working groups, ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives.
• Provide administrative support to the wider corporate partnerships team
• Ensure the corporate website is kept up to date with relevant partnership information and opportunities.

Corporate Communications & Financial Processes

• Support corporate financial processes, including invoicing, reporting, and data management.
• Assist with Gift-in-Kind (GIK) donations and tracking.

Internal Collaboration & Compliance

• Work collaboratively across teams to align corporate partnerships with wider fundraising and engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and ethical fundraising standards.
• Support internal initiatives, including volunteering opportunities and engagement activities.