Jobs in Cumbria or North west
We are looking for a Supporter Retention Fundraiser to manage direct response fundraising campaigns that inspire supporter loyalty and maximise lifetime value.
What you'll do
- Be hands-on planning & implementing fundraising campaigns using direct mail, email and telephone, building relationships with our supporters.
- Pay close attention to results, managing campaigns actively and identifying directions for future improvement.
- Work as part of our Supporter Retention team and the wider fundraising and marketing communications functions to ensure consistency & quality across customer experience.
- Grow an understanding of why people support the National Deaf Children's Society and use that to identify testing and learning opportunities.
- Make use of your colleagues and opportunities in the sector to enhance your skills and impact.
What you'll need
- Experience of managing direct mail, telephone and/or email campaigns from brief to delivery
- Commitment to customer loyalty and supporter experience
- Knowledge of key legal and compliance issues related to the role e.g. GDPR
- Able to understand and dig into campaign results in order to find directions for improvement and innovation
- Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
- A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).
What you'll get
- Home-based working with flexible hours.
- 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).
- Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
- Healthcare Cashplan.
- Annual performance-based salary increase.
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.
What we do
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.
Home Based
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About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. The RNLI depends on Gifts in Wills to fund two thirds of our lifesaving services.
We’re looking for a Strategic Legacy Engagement Manager to lead our team of legacy stewardship specialists. This is a new role leading an established, home-based team working across the UK and Ireland. This team is key to building our long-term legacy income. It is responsible for stewarding our legacy pledgers, delivering a range of engagement events and embedding our legacy messaging within our community networks.
Your role
As the Strategic Legacy Engagement Manager, you’ll be focused on:
- Driving innovation and development of the wider legacy strategy as part of the legacy leadership team.
- Leading a team responsible for stewarding high-value individuals, growing our portfolio of legacy supporters and delivering our programme of legacy events.
- Collaboration and coordination with fundraising stakeholders across the organisation to deliver the legacy strategy in support of the wider fundraising strategy.
- Identifying and growing talent within your team.
About you
You’ll be passionate about legacy stewardship and understand the importance of delivering exemplary supporter engagement experiences balanced with supporting business goals and outcomes.
More specifically, you’ll have:
- A proven track record and experience in relationship management or stewardship, ideally with high level legacy supporters.
- Experience in leading and motivating teams and building cultures that bring out the best in individuals.
- Confidence as a people manager, with experience of coaching and supporting others to develop and achieve results.
- Great communication skills, with extensive experience of effectively engaging with supporters and influencing stakeholders at all levels in a business.
- Strategic thinking, being someone who looks and plans ahead, with ability to identify appropriate change and to deliver it - while keeping your team and stakeholders engaged.
- Demonstrable ability to use and understand trends and insights to positively influence development and delivery of activities.
- Problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and a passion to deliver the best possible results for our customers, volunteers and supporters.
- A valid driving licence.
So, if you have a passion for fundraising and are looking to lead a successful legacy team who have ambitions grow further, this could be the role for you.
Closing date: 24 January 2026.
Interview date: 18 - 19 February 2026.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
Graphic Designer
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid working at our offices in Aylesbury or High Wycombe
Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours over 3 days.
Contract: 2 Year Fixed
Salary: £14,000 pro rata (£28,000 FTE)
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Graphic Designer to join our friendly Marketing team at Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC). This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented designer to help support the excellent end-of-life care delivered by Florence Nightingale Hospice and outpatient care for patients with life-limiting conditions at Butterfly House in Buckinghamshire.
What will I be doing?
Working closely with the Marketing team, and also with Fundraising, Retail and Volunteering, you will develop engaging on-brand creative content across print, digital and social platforms, ensuring that all content reflects the Charity’s values: Professional, Ambitious, Community, Team.
- Develop and produce visually engaging content across multiple channels, including digital, print and social media. This will include newsletters, brochures, programmes, posters, leaflets, and presentations.
- Design materials outlining our hospice services and promoting case studies.
- Design promotional materials for fundraising events including our Onstage theatrical productions and In Memory, Challenge and Community events.
- Create designs for fundraising campaigns, including digital social media, email outs and printed materials.
- Support the production of retail collateral including shop signage, posters, tags, postcards, and leaflets.
About You
- A recognized qualification or proven experience as a graphic designer.
- At least one year’s experience working as a graphic designer.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience in Canva.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility and attention to detail across print and digital media.
- Good knowledge of design fundamentals including typography, colour, spacing and layout.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with good communication and interpersonal skills.
About Us
In joining our friendly, busy and ambitious team, you’ll be rewarded with an interesting role, a competitive salary, a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
Ultimately you will be raising money to support the best hospice care for local people.
So if you want a career that also makes a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
For You
- Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
- 6.8 weeks of Annual Leave (FTE) including Bank Holidays. Additionally, you will earn one extra day of leave for each year of service, (based on number of full years you will have completed on 1st April each year) up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
- Generous company sick pay allowance.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Access to Smart Health services, including GP Online 24/7.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance equivalent to 3x salary.
- Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.
Hybrid & Flexible working
We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme
You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.
Tea, Coffee & Cake
Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.
Free Parking at Head Office
We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and at Butterfly House in Wycombe, and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.
Keeping you Informed
Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.
The best hospice care for everyone who needs it in Buckinghamshire and its borders
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Join BBS UK and help deliver compassionate support within NHS highly specialised clinics, supporting children and families living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our charity provides specialist support services that help children, young people and families feel informed, supported and able to navigate complex health and care systems, working in partnership with NHS Highly Specialised BBS Clinics.
We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our Clinics Support Team as a Patient Liaison Officer (PLO). This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver charity-led support within specialist paediatric clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, working alongside NHS multi-disciplinary teams while remaining part of a close-knit and supportive charity team.
About the Role
As a Patient Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring families feel prepared, supported and heard before, during and after their clinic appointments. You will provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and system navigation, helping families to understand their care and access appropriate support, while referring more complex casework to BBS UK’s specialist Advice Service.
You will:
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Support families before, during and after NHS Highly Specialised BBS clinic appointments
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Facilitate clinic attendance by preparing families for appointments, addressing concerns and helping to reduce “Did Not Attend” rates
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Attend specialist BBS clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and St Thomas' Hospital, providing on-the-day support to families and clinicians (Approximately 2-4 days per month)
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Act as a key point of contact between families and clinical teams, supporting communication and information-sharing
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Provide light-touch advocacy, information and signposting in relation to health, education, social care and local authority support
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Identify unmet needs or emerging issues during clinic interactions and refer families to the BBS UK Advice Service for specialist advocacy and follow-up
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Support families during key transition points, particularly the move from paediatric to adult services
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Maintain accurate and confidential records using BBS UK’s CRM system (CharityLog)
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Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the wider work of BBS UK
This is a home-based role with attendance at clinics in central London and occasional travel to other clinic sites and BBS UK events. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in supporting children and families, who can work confidently in a clinic-based, people-facing role.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Experience working with children, young people and families, ideally within health, social care, education or the voluntary sector
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with families experiencing distress or uncertainty
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Experience providing emotional and practical support to individuals with complex or long-term conditions
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Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work independently
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management/CRM systems (e.g. CharityLog)
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries
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A strong commitment to improving outcomes for people living with rare or complex conditions
Desirable Experience & Skills
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Knowledge of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome or other rare or genetic conditions
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Experience working alongside or within NHS services or multi-disciplinary teams
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Understanding of education, health and social care systems in England
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Experience supporting families affected by disability or visual impairment
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Ability to travel for work, including clinic attendance (travel expenses reimbursed)
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Our Clinics Support Team is widely recognised by families and clinicians as an essential part of the specialist BBS service.
By joining us, you will:
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Have a direct and positive impact on families at critical points in their care journey
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Be part of a supportive, values-driven charity team
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Work flexibly from home while delivering face-to-face support in specialist clinics
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Receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development
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Contribute to a nationally recognised rare disease support service
Additional Information
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DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
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Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment
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Flexible Working: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided
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Hours: This is a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week)
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting children and families living with a rare condition and would like to be part of a dedicated charity team, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: 8th February 2026
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Migraine Trust
The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. We are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research.
One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. We have been leading and bringing the migraine community together to change this since 1965.
Every year we support millions of people through our website and support services on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare. We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We have funded over 140 medical research projects and hold an international symposium every two years to bring together the world’s leading experts on migraine.
About the role
We're looking for a proactive and organised Communications Assistant to support the delivery of our communications activity across digital channels, media, and campaigns. You’ll play an important role in helping us engage people affected by migraine, amplify our voice, and raise awareness of our impact.
Working as part of our small team, you’ll have the opportunity to support activities across the charity including our fundraising, promoting our support services and helping tackle misunderstanding about what it means to live with migraine. We’re looking for an organised person with good writing skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of communications and get involved in a wide range of projects. You will have demonstratable knowledge or experience of working in communications.
Key responsibilities
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Take an active role in the planning, creation and scheduling of engaging content for our social media, website and email newsletters
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Create images and edit videos using programmes such as Canva
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Monitor and respond to enquiries via social and email inboxes
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Help keep our website up to date
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Assist with planning and delivering awareness campaigns
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Support media and press activity including updating press lists
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Help collect and share stories from people with lived experience of migraine
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Keep our database up to date assisting with the management of records
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Support with the creation of publications and other materials
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Work closely with teams including Fundraising to support activity across the organisation
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Track performance data including website and social media and prepare reports when required
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Provide administrative support to the Communications Team where needed
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent writing skills
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Creative with an eye for design to create engaging content for diverse audiences and platforms, including social media, website and newsletters
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Experience of growing and improving a professional social media account
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Familiarity with digital communications including website content, social media and email creation
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Good attention to detail and organisational skills
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A proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
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Interest in health, disability, or nonprofit communications
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Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
Desirable
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Experience using a website CMS (e.g. WordPress)
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Experience of adhering to brand guidelines
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Experience with basic video editing
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Familiarity with tools like Canva, Buffer/Hootsuite, Mailchimp or similar
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Competency with working with a database
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Experience working with people with lived experience or patient communities
If you wish to apply, please submit your current CV and cover letter by 5pm on Friday 23rd January. Interviews will be week commencing 2nd February. When writing your cover letter, please ensure that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills addressing the specific criteria set out.
We work to improve the care and treatment that people with migraine get when accessing healthcare, in the workplace and in everyday life.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is a Community & Events Fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Hospice, focused on inspiring and supporting individuals, groups, schools, and local businesses to raise vital funds. The postholder will plan and deliver engaging fundraising events, build strong relationships with supporters, and develop creative ideas to grow community income, working closely with a passionate fundraising team. It suits someone who enjoys meeting people, is organised and proactive, brings energy and creativity to their work, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference through supporting the hospice’s mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure BDC Mind delivers high-quality mental health services, achieves organisational sustainability, and fosters a culture aligned to the charity’s values.
The CEO works closely with the Board to set strategic direction, leads the Executive Leadership Team, ensures effective governance and financial stewardship, and represents BDC Mind across local, regional, and national forums.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Courageous Leadership
1. Lead the development and implementation of the organisational strategy.
2. Build trust and confidence with the Board, ELT, staff, and external partners.
3. Provide transparent and values-driven leadership aligned to BDC Mind’s mission.
4. Build strong, productive relationships with commissioners, funders, strategic and corporate partners.
5. Engage in media engagement, advocacy, and public speaking responsibilities.
Innovation, Growth & Sector Influence
6. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
7. Develop new or enhanced service models, including pilots and strategic partnerships within Bradford and Craven and across West Yorkshire.
8. Position BDC Mind as a leading service provider for current and emerging mental health needs through identifying service gaps and opportunities.
Delivering High-Impact Services
9. Ensure services deliver measurable, high-quality outcomes for people and communities.
10. Embed Service Member voices at the heart of Service developments.
11. Oversee service performance, quality assurance, and impact reporting.
Building an Inclusive and Diverse Culture in line with our Antiracism Commitments
12. Drive the delivery of our commitments to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Anti-Racism and the Patient Care Race Equality Framework (PCREF)
13. Promote a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and respect across the organisation.
14. Strengthen workforce diversity and embed anti-discriminatory practice.
15. Ensure services are accessible, inclusive and culturally competent.
Inspiring, Supportive and Accountable Leadership
16. Provide clear, motivating leadership to the ELT and wider workforce.
17. Promote staff wellbeing, professional development, and collaborative working.
18. Ensure effective line management, appraisals, and succession planning across ELT.
19. Communicate consistently, openly, and effectively with all members of the workforce, Maintaining visibility and accessibility across teams and services.
Governance, Finance, Safeguarding & Risk
20. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
21. Maintain robust safeguarding practices for children and adults at risk.
22. Oversee robust health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
23. Ensure strong governance, effective decision-making, and accountability across the organisation.
24. Maintain robust organisational risk management processes.
25. Support the Board’s effectiveness through high-quality reporting and engagement.
26. Ensure strong financial controls, financial planning, management, and statutory compliance.
27. Drive income generation and diversification of funding streams for long-term financial sustainability.
General Duties
28. Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating effective communication channels.
29. Lead the team ensuring all key people processes are engaged with meaningfully to enable strong performance and transparent communication, addressing issues proactively and sensitively should they arise and in alignment with our aims, policies, core values and Employee Handbook.
30. Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.
31. Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
32. Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.
It is BDC Mind’s policy to make reasonable adjustments to enable those with disabilities to undertake the above. We are committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion, and the importance of lived experience as a source of knowledge and expertise. Our values are:
Person specification
Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
· Senior leadership experience within one or more of health, social care, charity, or related sectors.
· Strong understanding of mental health services and challenges faced by service users.
· Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, quality standards and regulation.
· Good financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets and financial strategy.
· Strong understanding of EDI principles and inclusive leadership.
· Engaging with a Board of Trustees.
Desirable
· Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., management, social care, health).
· Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, and tendering processes.
Leadership Skills & Behaviours
Essential
· Courageous, transparent, values-driven leadership approach.
· Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
· Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into deliverable plans.
· Skilled communicator and relationship-builder internally and externally.
· Effective decision-maker, particularly in complex and challenging situations.
· Commitment to equity inclusion, diversity, and psychologically safe working environments.
· Collaborative and partnership-oriented working style.
· Person-centred leadership, able to exercise discretion.
Experience
Essential
· Senior paid role with a charity of turnover of more than £3.5 million.
· Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management.
· Delivering organisational strategies and measurable outcomes.
· Managing growth, innovation or service transformation.
· Strong financial acumen including overseeing financial sustainability, compliance, budget management and income generation.
· Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills including Representing organisations publicly and influencing stakeholders.
· Experience of working within a wider system of charities and infrastructure.
Desirable
· Experience of working within a federated or charity network.
· Leadership experience within mental health or wellbeing services.
· Demonstrable commitment to Anti-Racism.
· Evidence of public policy influence.
Personal Attributes
· A strong passion for the mission of BDC Mind and alignment with our values, including inclusion for all
· Resilience and the confidence to challenge constructively.
· Ability to foster trust, credibility and positive relationships.
· Passion for improving mental health outcomes across communities.
· Commitment to learning, improvement and reflective practice.
Additional Information
· The CEO may be required to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.
· Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.



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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Lesley Hynes Fundraising (LHF), a highly regarded fundraising consultancy specialising in charitable trusts and foundations. Led by founder and Managing Director Lesley Hynes, who brings over 30 years’ specialist experience, LHF works in close partnership with inspiring charities across the UK, delivering expert strategy and hands-on fundraising that creates real impact across causes including social justice, health inequalities, environmental protection and community support.
This Trusts Fundraiser role offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fully remote team with a long-standing track record of delivering exceptional service to charity clients. The postholder will deliver vital trusts and foundations fundraising across a diverse range of causes, contributing to the highest standards of fundraising practice within a supportive, ambitious and growth-oriented environment that values creativity, expertise and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to maximise trust and foundation income for client charities.
- Conduct detailed prospect research and maintain accurate records of funding opportunities.
- Prepare compelling grant applications and assist with funder reports and monitoring requirements.
- Support the organisation of events and attend external meetings with trust and foundation representatives as needed.
- Contribute to team capacity by providing expertise and additional support to colleagues.
- Maintain accurate client and fundraising data in line with GDPR and data protection legislation.
- Assist the MD in ensuring compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations.
- Keep up to date with trust landscape developments and fundraising best practices.
- Support business development activities, including website and social media updates.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience (minimum three years) in trust and foundation fundraising, ideally within small/medium charities.
- Track record of securing grants of £300,000+ annually.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with key funders and stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Skilled in research, data management, and analytical tasks.
- Capacity to interpret complex financial and grant information.
- Organised with good time management and the ability to work independently under deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clients.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £34,000-£44,000
- Location: Remote
- Contract: Permanent
- Fantastic Benefits Include: 5% employer pension, Healthcare Cash Plan, annual wellbeing budget and regular investment into training & personal development
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Job Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Salary: £28,844 per annum (increasing to £32,047 per annum after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance
Hours: 35 Hours per week (part time hours will be considered for the right candidate - 28 hours per week minimum)
Contract: Permanent Role
Location: Homebased anywhere in UK
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Finance team.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will include:
- Recording all changes to carer payments on the finance system, on the carer’s purchase ledger account.
- Process carer pay in line with established timescales
- Prepare fee invoices to Local Authorities and other customers
- Manage the processing of children’s savings
- Recording of purchase invoices on the system and process BACS payments to suppliers
- Lead on and review aged creditors report
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unreconciled transactions
- Assist with the monitoring of receipts, remittance and outstanding debtors.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
- 45p per mile for business travel.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Finance Officer – Accounts Payable may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel for occasional training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Trust Fundraising Support Officer
Hours: Part-time (14 – 17.5 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
DBS: A basic check will be required
About Us
At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
As we achieve the goals in our 2024 – 2030 strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.
We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.
If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Trust Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing fundraising team. 2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in further growing our income.
This new role will play a key part in delivering funding from Trusts, Foundations and other Funders across the UK, supporting the Senior Trust Fundraising Officer to maximise our income. You will be responsible for making small-scale grant applications, and for growing our grants portfolio through identifying new funding opportunities.
There will be a range of projects to work on, providing vital support to ensure that we are increasing the number of warm Funders who regularly support the charity.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Build up a strong pipeline of prospective Funders by researching Trusts that align with Epilepsy Action’s vision and strategy.
- Secure income from small-scale charitable Trusts, Foundations, and other Grant Makers to meet individual and team targets.
- Ensure timely thanking, updates and reporting for all Grants and Donations from our rolling programme of applications.
- Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities.
At Epilepsy Action, we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.
About You?
We are looking for a dedicated fundraiser who has:
- Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools.
- Proven communication, writing and editing skills.
- Proven experience of securing Donations, Grant income or new business.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools.
- Organisational skills is detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines.
Interested?
If you are interested, click apply and you will be redirected our careers site to complete your application.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 9th of February 2026
Informal Chat: Week commencing 16th of February 2026
Interviews: Monday, 23rd of February 2026
Recruitment Process: We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30-minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to a formal interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.
We are looking for a Part Time Fundraising Officer in the North of England to work with the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver a regional and corporate fundraising programme within the North of England.
This can be a home based role within the Manchester or Liverpool region, PT 21 hours that can be flexible (for example within school hours).
The Charity
A well respected social welfare charity with a collaborative and inclusive working culture, offering competitive employee benefits.
The Role
Relationship Building Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, to enhance engagement and drive fundraising success.
Corporate Partnerships
Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
Community Engagement
Design and develop supporter-led fundraising activities, actively encourage Member participation t, and foster a an inclusive and engaged community of supporters based aligned to our mission.
Event and Campaign Support
Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Blesma-led and third-party fundraising events, ensuring a high quality supporter
experience and maximise outcomes.
Major Donor Stewardship
Collaborate with the Funndraising Team to engage and steward major donors with a focus onbuilding and maintaining long-term relationships
The Candidate
Proven experience in general fundraising, ideally in corporate fundraising as managing partnerships would be highly desirable.
You will need to have a full driving license and own a car.
Previous experience in sale environments, through targeted sales strategies and relationships management.
Experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
Experience in roles requiring a strong focus on customer or supporter engagement and satisfaction.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
St. Margaret’s Church Thornbury is seeking an Older People’s Outreach Worker to strengthen and grow our ministry among older people across our churches and local community in Bradford and Pudsey. Based at The Thornbury Centre, this role combines pastoral visiting, worship in care settings, and community engagement, with a particular focus on those experiencing isolation, dementia, or poverty.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, working collaboratively with clergy, volunteers, and partner organisations to ensure older people are supported spiritually, socially, and practically.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Savera UK
We are looking for a passionate individual with a strong commitment to human rights and driving change. You will bring experience in training, development, and management to take on the role of Training and Development Manager, leading our training and education development projects.
The Role
This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:
- Lead the development and enhancement of Savera UK’s training and education package on HBA, harmful practices, and related issues
- Take responsibility for the development, delivery, and management of the National Lottery-funded Reaching Communities training project, including managing a team to deliver project outcomes
- Develop advanced, in-depth training programmes tailored to a range of professional audiences, including health, social care, education, the voluntary sector, and community groups
- Design flexible training programmes that can be delivered online, in person, or in hybrid formats, with the ability to tailor content to meet the needs of different organisations and CPD requirements
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- At least 3 years of experience in the field of training and development
- Expertise in designing, developing, delivering, implementing and managing high-quality training and education packages and programmes
- Experience in delivering training to a range of audiences and adding to Savera UK’s own expertise
- Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience in training, project management, and budgeting
- Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Wellbeing support and external supervision
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (3%)
Equality & Occupational Requirement
This post is open to anyone with the right experience and skills required for the project to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our ‘Application Form’ and ‘Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form’.
To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Application deadline: Friday 16th January 2026 (in-person interviews will take place end January 2026).
This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a high number of applications are received.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny.
We will end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of successful delivery of safeguarding strategies and initiatives?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard through a profound commitment to safeguarding, protection and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team to Act as the expert organisational designated safeguarding lead (DSL) for all work
covering children, young people (CYP) and adults in equal measure. Your role will be homebased but may require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes nationally to meet with stakeholders; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
You will have at least 2 years’ experience of working as a Designated Safeguarding Lead with line management responsibility, developing, implementing and evaluating of CYP and Adult safeguarding policies, procedures, and training programmes, reflecting current legislation and best practices.You will also have demonstrable experience in leading, managing, influencing diverse teams on safeguarding, focusing on developing a positive culture and promoting continuous professional development.
You should have experience in managing complex safeguarding cases, including conducting risk assessments, deciding on immediate actions, and coordinating with external agencies and key stakeholders.
How will you make a difference?
You will be called upon internally and/or by external bodies as a source of organisational expert knowledge.
You will provide leadership and accountability for the advancement of safeguarding best
practices.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively across agencies and adapt child protection systems to address risks in diverse social environments as part of a contextual safeguarding approach, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people, vulnerable groups and adults alike.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
World Veterinary Service – Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid, with monthly meetings at Dorset office and regular travel for meetings with donors.
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Worldwide Veterinary Service – which helps animals in places where no one else can - is seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to support the growth of their corporate fundraising programme.
Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) champions animal welfare around the world, sending vets where they are needed most, providing expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and shipping urgent aid supplies worldwide. Last year they treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets and vaccinated over 1.2 m dogs against rabies.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the charity’s corporate fundraising strategy, shaping a high-potential income stream to create impactful partnerships with businesses that align with WVS’s mission and values. The role will be responsible for identifying, research and approaching prospective corporate partners to build a strong new business pipeline and managing and nurturing existing corporate relationships to ensure long-term engagement and growth. The post holder will also work with partners to deliver engaging employee and customer campaigns, sponsorships and strategic alliances.
The ideal candidate will be a natural networker, commercially savvy, and motivated by making a positive impact through business partnerships. You’ll have experience building mutually beneficial corporate relationships and will thrive on identifying shared value opportunities. While the primary focus is on corporate partnerships, the post-holder will also provide support across other philanthropic income streams - particularly major donors and trusts and foundations - contributing to ambitious fundraising goals. Finally, candidates for this role must be adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing charity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of animals around the world.
