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The vacancy

This is an exciting time to join the Fundraising Team at RBVE. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly organised Fundraising Events Officer to help deliver an ambitious programme of events that inspire supporters, grow income and raise awareness of our vital work.

Working closely with the Head of Community and Events, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of fundraising events. From The Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out and prestigious golf days to cycling challenges, treks and other community fundraising initiatives, you will ensure every event is professionally delivered, engaging and financially successful.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with supporters, sponsors, volunteers and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for managing events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while maximising fundraising opportunities and strengthening donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of fundraising events and challenges.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, sponsors, suppliers and volunteers.
• Support the recruitment and stewardship of event participants to maximise fundraising income.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to promote events and increase supporter engagement.
• Monitor event performance, evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Ensure all events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with organisational policies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent project and time management skills.
• Creative, proactive and passionate about delivering outstanding events.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving fundraising targets.
• An exceptional communicator with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Experienced in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity or fundraising sector.
• Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• The chance to play a key role in growing RBVE’s fundraising success and supporter community.

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic events professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join RBVE and help us deliver inspiring events that transform support into IMPACT!

We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

At RBVE, we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.

The Organisation

GSG Impact is a global non-profit organisation working across 48 countries to help build impact economies - economic systems that mobilise capital to deliver long-term social, environmental and economic value. Through our network of National Partners, we work with governments, investors, businesses and civil society to strengthen impact ecosystems, mobilise domestic capital and develop practical solutions to global challenges including climate resilience and sustainable finance.

We have a small team of 21 staff working remotely across the globe and income in 2025 was £6.3m.

Position Summary

The Head of Finance is the lead finance professional at GSG Impact, and, with the support of the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's finances.

The Head of Finance will be the owner of the external audit relationship and be responsible for the production of the annual report and accounts, including all regulatory compliance associated with a UK based charitable entity. They will support the leadership’s preparation for, and presentations to both the charity’s Finance and Audit sub-committee and the main GSG Board.  

The postholder will ensure that the charity’s budget and financial position are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. 

They will lead on the annual budget setting process, including interim reforecasting, and financial reporting.

In addition, the postholder will provide budgetary support, business partnering and technical advice to non-finance staff, and build strong relationships across the organisation, particularly the Fundraising and Programme Support Teams, positioning GSG for continued success and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the day-to-day Leadership of the Finance Function and staff management the Key Areas of Responsibility are:

Regulatory Compliance & Audit

• Preparation of the Annual financial statements and Audited accounts for the charitable entity and trading subsidiary.
• Completion of regulatory returns as required by the Charities’ Commission.
• Co-ordination and filing of the quarterly VAT returns and annual Corporation Tax return
• Review of the VAT registration position for continued appropriateness
• Ensure gift aid is calculated and paid over from the trading subsidiary to the charity, as applicable

Management Accounting and Planning

• Leadership of the Annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans and Scenario modelling
• Lead mid-year reforecast process for review and approval of the Board
• Production of Monthly – Quarterly summary management accounts with accompanying narrative to support analysis of significant variances and trends
• Oversee Budget vs actual reporting and analysis by department-function for circulation to nominated budget holders

Financial Accounting, Cash and Treasury Management

• Ownership of the month end financial accounting processes and adjustments
• Manage monthly payroll process with outsourced provider
• Oversee completion of monthly Balance sheet reconciliations including bank accounts
• Manage accounts payable processes to ensure timely fulfilment of obligations to suppliers and 3rd party payments
• Monitor domestic and foreign currency bank accounts and ensure optimal balances are maintained in the various currency accounts
• Prepare regular cash flow forecasts utilising updated income and expenditure information to monitor working capital needs in the short and medium term

Funds Management & Programme Support

• Work with Programme Support colleagues in the preparation of standard budgets for donor proposals, ensuring cost recovery is maximised in line with our Full Cost Recovery Model
• Maintain a staff cost allocation database to provide an overview of funding gaps to be addressed in future donor proposals
• Oversee the production of Donor, project, or grant expenditure financial reports to ensure we meet our donor reporting obligations
• Maintain a Restricted/Unrestricted fund summary analysis schedule to support fund balances reported in the Balance Sheet
• Liaise with finance colleagues within the National Partners on sub-granted funds

Governance & Board Support

• Main liaison with the Audit and Finance committee, co-ordinating quarterly meeting schedule, agenda and supporting reports and documentation
• Production of additional information as required for Trustee board finance packs
• Supply of financial data for KPIs and dashboards on a quarterly basis
• Periodic review of Reserves Policy to ensure appropriateness and update as required by the Board

Financial Systems, Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain and ensure effective application of organisation wide financial policies and procedures
• Preparation and analysis of data required to support Going concern assessments
• Review and update on areas of financial risk as identified in the Risk Register updates
• Support colleagues in due diligence and risk assessments for partners engaged through sub grants
• Lead on continuous improvements to financial processes to ensure finance systems support programme management and organisational growth

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post qualification experience
• Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and production of annual report and accounts
• Experience of managing a team and relationships with colleagues in a distributed global structure
• Experience managing a multi-donor funded organisational budget and grant budgets, including restricted and unrestricted funding, full cost recovery and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners

Competencies and Behaviours

• Strategic leadership; the role involves supporting SLT and the Board in the alignment of financial resources to the organisational strategy, ensuring outcomes and objectives can be achieved through the provision of concise and decision useful financial information
• Stakeholder engagement; the Head of Finance must be comfortable working closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholder including SLT, Trustees within the Finance Committee, wider Board members, the Fundraising Team and National Partners.
• Communication; the post holder must have the ability to communicate potentially complex financial information to non-finance specialists.
• Collaborative and hands on approach, alignment with the goals and mission of the organisation with a global outlook and perspective

Benefits

• Flexible working – remote with occasional onsite meeting
• Salary competitive within the charity sector, based on experience.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank/public holidays
• Enrolment in NEST Pension Scheme (3% employer and 5% employee contribution)

About The Role

Do you have demonstrable experience of working in a high-performing, busy press office, operating at pace to respond to news and media enquiries while managing competing deadlines? Are you an advanced communicator with the skills to manage a team and build stakeholder relationships effectively? 

We are recruiting for a Media Manager to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for in-person team meetings and events.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join our award-winning and ambitious National Media Team, to build on our success so far in making dementia a priority.

As Media Manager you will help deliver some of the biggest moments in Alzheimer’s Society’s calendar, working closely with large parts of the organisation, including our regional, celebrity, social media and research communications colleagues, to inform, inspire and engage our audiences.

You will line manage and support a Media Officer to deliver high quality and impactful national media coverage aligned to organisational priorities. You will take a leading role in devising, delivering and evaluating integrated national media plans that support Alzheimer’s Society priorities and campaigns, in addition to producing high standard media materials, including press releases, pitches, key messages, spokesperson briefings, and photography and video briefs.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams during the week beginning Monday 10th August.

About you

Joining us, you’ll have demonstrable experience of working in a high-performing, busy press office, operating at pace to respond to news and media enquiries while managing competing deadlines. You’ll have the ability to engage media effectively and build relationships with journalists, possessing established contacts within the media industry.

You’ll also have a proven track record of securing impactful national media coverage, with a good understanding of news values and what drives coverage with advanced writing and verbal communication skills.

Crucially for this role, you’ll have the necessary interpersonal and relationship-building skills to both line manage effectively and influence a variety of stakeholders. You’ll also have the ability to manage projects with good organisational skills and the attention to detail required for you to meet deadlines reliably in time-sensitive situations.

What you’ll focus on:

- Showing bravery and creativity, taking a leading role in devising, delivering and evaluating integrated national media plans that support Alzheimer’s Society priorities and campaigns.
- Providing day-to-day account management of key media campaigns and key areas e.g. services, fundraising, research and influencing, assigned by Senior Media Manager.
- Line managing a Media Officer to deliver high quality and impactful national media coverage aligned to organisational priorities.
- Producing high standard media materials, including press releases, pitches, key messages, spokesperson briefings, and photography and video briefs.
- Providing an effective, professional press office service, by taking part in a reactive press office rota and an out-of-hours rota.
- Work with internal subject-expert teams to analyse and translate complex data, information or issues, to inform media statements, press releases and briefings.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

 

Purpose of the post

The administrative coordinator will play a key role in providing administrative, coordination and financial support across AHS. The role focuses on managing core systems, inboxes and documents, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and compliant. Acting as a central point for organisation, the postholder will coordinate meetings, support teams with routine administrative tasks, and contribute to smooth financial processes. They will help maintain effective workflows in a virtual environment, escalating issues as needed to keep daily operations running efficiently.

Main responsibilities

 Administration and systems management

• Manage AHS central inbox(es) and escalate matters to the business administrator and business operations team as appropriate
• Provide day-to-day administrative support including preparing, filing, archiving and retrieving documents
• Manage and update shared digital platforms, databases and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage administrative functions such as task tracking in a fully virtual environment

Team coordination and support

• Coordinate in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings and workshops, including scheduling and logistics, for AHS team members and external parties as required
• Provide key administrative support during meetings, including business and study meeting minutes as required

Finance delivery and support

• Support invoice processing, including maintaining accurate records
• Prepare payment requests and documentation in line with internal processes
• Maintain up-to-date financial administration files across shared systems

Operational delivery and implementation

• Provide hands-on support to teams and managers in rolling out new tools, systems and operational processes that are critical for the success of the longitudinal study
• Support the smooth, day-to-day running of business operations, ensuring tasks and processes are completed efficiently
• Identify operational issues or bottlenecks, propose practical solutions where appropriate, and escalate matters to the relevant members of the AHS team

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified to A level or vocational qualifications, or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role
• Experience of working in an administrative role for a hybrid or virtual organisation, preferably a charity or small-to-medium (SME) organisation
• Experience of planning and delivering the logistics to in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings for 10+ team members across the UK
• Experience of financial administration
• Able to manage information electronically through databases and spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software

 Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment
• Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques

Dimensions

• This is expected to be a full-time post
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
• Primarily home working, with flexibility to travel across several geographical locations in the UK

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job. 

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for this position is 11pm Sunday 26 July 2026.  

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 24 August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Part-funded by a generous donation from Backstage Trust, this is a new and pivotal role designed to transform Theatre Centre's fundraising capacity by strengthening systems, increasing income diversity, and building long-term financial resilience. The postholder will play a key role in helping the organisation capitalise on its artistic impact and case for support, while building momentum towards its 75th anniversary in 2028.

This role will keep us focused on our development strategy and will have support from across the whole company: the Board, Executive and the core TC team. We have been steadily building our foundations and have some good funding relationships in place, committed individual givers, a strong, evidenced case for support, some incredible stats and feedback and above all an inspiring and exciting programme of work to offer for young people, artists and teachers across the country.

Our Development Manager will help us to bring in resources so that we can continue share our high-quality, specialist work as far as we can. We see development as a collaborative effort and we understand the need for the whole team to support development, that effective fundraising needs to be resourced with realistic timelines and expectations.

About the Role

Contract type: Fixed term to March 2028

Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) - we're happy to discuss flexible working patterns that work best for you.

Salary: £24,000 per year (based on £30,000 per year pro rata)

Location: This role can be hybrid or predominantly home based, with some time spent working with colleagues in the office. Theatre Centre is based near Three Bridges station at Unit 4 Crawley Business Centre, Stevenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN.

Job Requirements

• A strong affinity with Theatre Centre's mission and a passion for creating opportunities for young people through the arts.
• A values-driven approach, with commitment to equity, inclusion, social justice and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborative, open and transparent working style.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Proven experience of fundraising within an arts organisation.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and reports.
• Good understanding of the financial context of this work.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with funders, donors and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including data management.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting to demonstrate impact.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work flexibly under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

The Development Manager will lead delivery of a phased fundraising strategy:

Phase 1 - Foundation: Build on our strong systems and processes and give us consistency in fundraising delivery, including building a robust pipeline of Trusts & Foundations and developing place-based income in Crawley and the Gatwick area.

Phase 2 - Private Phase: Expand individual giving by deepening relationships, developing major donors, and securing multi-year funding partnerships.

Phase 3 - Public Bring together all strategic and fundraising priorities in our 75th year, amplifying them into a public campaign that advocates for our change-making work.

If you'd like more information you're welcome to visit our website and download the job pack.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Brake's fundraising events programme, driving participation, engagement and income generation. The portfolio includes Brake's flagship fundraising events, such as The Big Tea Brake and annual black-tie dinner, a series of digital fundraising challenges, and the management of third-party challenge events.

The role is responsible for creating exceptional supporter experiences, growing event income and building lasting relationships with participants, sponsors and stakeholders to help raise vital funds for Brake's work supporting road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.

You are an experienced events professional with a track record of planning, delivering and growing successful fundraising events. You are confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality events that achieve participation, income and engagement objectives.

You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, supporters and external partners, while also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. You are highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by achieving results and continuously improving event performance through insight, innovation and excellent supporter experiences.

You bring: 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in event delivery in a fast paced, target driven environment
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard;
• Experience of fundraising events, challenge events or participation-based campaigns, with a focus on achieving income and participation targets;
• Experience of using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results;
• An understanding of supporter stewardship and the ability to deliver excellent participant experiences that encourage fundraising and repeat engagement;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively both internally and externally;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Resilience and adaptability, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges;
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to maximise income, manage budgets and demonstrate return on investment;
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence when working with venues, suppliers, contractors and external partners;
• Experience of using CRM systems and other digital tools to manage data, reporting and supporter communications;
• A collaborative team-player who contributes positively to shared objectives and organisational success.

Take a look the the full job description attached.

We are recruiting an Advocate Educator to work closely with GP practices in Croydon borough.IRIS is a domestic abuse training, support and referral programme developed specifically for general practice.You will promote the IRIS programme and offer DVA training to GP practice staff, as well as providing one-to-one emotional and practical support to a caseload of clients experiencing domestic abuse. The successful applicant will have:  

• Experience of working with victims and survivors of domestic abuse and an understanding of the barriers to accessing support services 

• Experience of promoting services and building strong working relationships with external organisations  

• Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals  

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle in order to travel to GP practices across Croydon 

Job Title:  IRIS Advocate Educator

Hours:  Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2028 

Salary:  £32,050 per annum

Location:  Willing and able to travel to GP practices and healthcare locations across the borough of Croydon.

Deadline:  29th July 2026 at 11.00pm  - however interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We will end recruitment early and hire straight away if we find the right candidate.

Interviews:  In person in London SE20

Employee benefits we offer: 

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation 

- Competitive salary 

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) 

- Contributory pension scheme (5%) 

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development 

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support 

- Two Wellbeing Days and day off on birthday 

Who we are: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service. We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.  

Location: All staff have access to hot-desking at our office as needed.Flexible working is welcomed at BCWA, with a mix of home and location-based working across our friendly and supportive team. We are all women with busy lives and families, and we understand that flexibility can be crucial in supporting women in the workplace. However this role requires you to deliver training in GP surgeries and healthcare locations across the borough of Croydon. 

Wellbeing: As a trauma-informed charity we take mental health and wellbeing seriously. We offer clinical supervision to our frontline team, regular staff wellbeing sessions, use of our Employee Assistance Programme and an additional wellbeing platform which offers a range of advice and support. 

Notifying candidates: We apologise in advance that we will not be able to notify candidates who are not shortlisted.If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.We reserve the right to terminate the recruitment process early once the right applicant has been found or if we receive a large number of applications. 

Female applicants only: In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this, we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve. 

BCWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Reg. Charity No.1068007. 

We have an opportunity for a Grants Officer to join our fantastic Central Grants Team on a 12 month fixed term basis.

This role will see you facilitate the assessment and provision of grants to members of the Armed Forces Community to meet a welfare need. This will primarily focus on one of our two key methods of delivering support to individuals: assessing and processing funding applications received via our online application system, and/or working with case managers, both internally and within other organisations to provide grants support and source funding to meet needs.

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

Reporting to our Grants Team Leader, key responsibilities will include:

- Assessing the applications submitted directly by applicant beneficiaries to assess whether they meet eligibility and means testing criteria
- Liaising with applicants via telephone or email to obtain the information needed to make an informed and correct decision on the case
- Identifying where the needs of an applicant are complex and assisting them to access support form one of our specialist services or a relevant third-party service
- Authorising grants recommended by our case-management functions such as our Area Offices and Specialist Services.
- Offering guidance to case managers around grant fulfilment
- Managing clear and effective communication in all aspects of work undertaken in the Grants Teams, responding to updates or queries within 24 hours of being received delays and demonstrating professionalism especially when dealing with challenging decisions or updates to internal & external stakeholders

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable managing a busy workload, can switch between tasks without losing attention to detail, and communicates clearly with a wide range of people. Experience in grants, welfare, charity or assessment based roles would be useful, but just as important is the ability to think things through, handle information responsibly and work in a way that’s consistent and fair. If you prefer roles where you’re trusted to make sound judgments, keep things moving, and work with a wide range of organisations, this will suit you.

You will be contracted to your home address. You will be expected to work there with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to London, Haig House and beyond this area.

Employee benefits include –

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

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

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

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

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

Role/Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location: Hybrid role / Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Interview Date (please ensure you are available): Friday 31st July 2026

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

Help shape the future of a growing charity!

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead and grow one of our most exciting income streams.

This is an opportunity to build on existing success and play a key strategic role in securing funding that enables us to deliver life-changing services. Working across the organisation, you'll identify inspiring projects, develop compelling funding proposals and build lasting relationships with charitable trusts and foundations.

If you're passionate about creating funding opportunities that make a genuine difference and enjoy working collaboratively to turn great ideas into fundable projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you'll take ownership of our trusts and foundations fundraising programme, leading the development of a strong pipeline of funding opportunities that support our strategic priorities.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Marketing and senior leadership to develop high-quality bids, manage funder relationships and ensure successful grant management from application through to reporting.

This is a strategic role with significant opportunity to shape and grow an important area of fundraising, with responsibility for delivering an initial income target of approximately £100,000 in year one, alongside developing the foundations for long-term growth.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing our trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
• Identifying and researching new funding opportunities.
• Working with colleagues to shape innovative, fundable projects.
• Writing compelling funding applications for charitable trusts and foundations.
• Building and stewarding strong relationships with funders.
• Managing grant reporting, compliance and impact reporting.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise funding opportunities.
• Championing best practice in trusts and foundations fundraising.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care

· Paid DBS check

· Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts

· Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit

· Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

· Blue Light Card discounts

· 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff

· Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)

· Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral

· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

What We’re Looking For:

You'll be an experienced trusts fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant grant income and build strong relationships with funders.

You'll also have:

· A successful track record of securing five and six-figure grants.

· Experience developing persuasive, high-quality funding applications.

· Knowledge of major grant funders, such as The National Lottery, Lloyds Bank Foundation and Garfield Weston Foundation.

· Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

· The ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management responsibility.

· Strong project management and organisational skills.

· Experience managing grant reporting, budgets and funding compliance.

· Experience using a CRM system such as Salesforce (or similar).

Experience within the charity, health, social care or disability sectors would be advantageous, although we welcome applicants with transferable experience from other sectors.

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.

If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need

Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established London charity that supports families facing financial hardship. We are seeking a People Advisor to join their collaborative and values-driven People team, playing a key role in supporting colleagues and managers across the organisation.

This is a flexible opportunity that can be offered on either a part-time or full-time basis (28–35 hours per week), and the organisation is open to discussing working patterns that suit the successful candidate. The role is predominantly home-based, with monthly team meetings in Central London and occasional travel to the charity’s centres across Central London to support colleagues and operational needs.

The position is a highly generalist HR role with broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff, support recruitment and onboarding, manage employee relations cases, oversee probation and contractual changes, maintain accurate HR records and reporting, contribute to learning and development initiatives, support payroll administration, and help ensure policies and procedures remain compliant and effective. Working closely with the Director of People, the postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider People projects across areas such as engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, reward, and organisational development.

We are looking for an approachable and proactive HR professional with strong generalist HR experience and a good understanding of UK employment law, policies and procedures, and HR best practice. You will be confident managing a varied workload, handling employee relations matters, building positive relationships with managers and colleagues, and working both independently and collaboratively. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a genuine commitment to supporting people and helping create an inclusive, positive workplace culture. Experience within the charity or wider not-for-profit sector would be welcomed, although candidates from other sectors with relevant HR advisory experience are also encouraged to apply.

For HR professionals looking for a varied role with flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a purpose-driven organisation, this is an excellent opportunity.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 23:59 on 19 July 2026. A cover letter is not required at this stage. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to complete a short application form before progressing to interview.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Lead transformational change as our Programme Manager. Drive PMO excellence, embed project management best practice, coach high-performing teams, and shape organisational success.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager to lead and develop our Project Management Office (PMO) function. This is a pivotal role focused on driving organisational change, embedding project management best practice, and empowering teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you will champion continuous improvement, strengthen project delivery capability, and ensure our project management systems and governance frameworks support strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and continuously improving the PMO function, including governance, reporting and resource management.

• Supporting teams to adopt project management systems and best practices through coaching and training.

• Driving organisational change and promoting engagement with new processes and ways of working.

• Developing and enhancing project management tools, systems and reporting frameworks.

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.

• Mentoring colleagues and promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.

About you

You will be a confident programme management professional with experience leading change and improving project delivery.

You'll bring:

• Strong programme and project management experience, with knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or Waterfall.

• Experience developing or managing a PMO function.

• Proven ability to lead change and embed new systems and processes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement.

• Experience coaching and developing others, alongside advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping project delivery, developing organisational capability and driving meaningful change.

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build programme management experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.

Site locations

The SERT region, covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border being south of the Thames, extending down to the English Channel.

Our office is based in Leatherhead which you will be required to attend approximately four days a month.

The amount of travel required depends on the role, and can be extensive. Most travel for an individual will be to work on project sites, which can be remote, or attending external meetings within the SERT region. The geographical range and frequency of travel is role dependent.

To support travel costs, SERT pays mileage at the current HMRC amount for travel within the SERT region. We do not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges cannot be claimed.

Interested?

Apply now, see the full job description for more information. Programme Manager Job Description

Application process:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th July 11.59pm

• Interviews in-person at our Leatherhead office: either week commencing Monday 3rd August or Monday 13th August.

• We reserve the right to close this job advert early

Location: The Keep, Brighton
Salary: £38,000
Contract Type: Fixed term contract - 2 years
Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
Interview Date: 7th August 2026
 
Sussex Wildlife Trust
 
To deliver our new strategic plan – Our Wild Sussex – we need people with bold and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.
 
We are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
 
We are looking for the best and most talented people to join our team and help us deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role. 
 
So, if you are someone who is determined to see a Sussex rich in wildlife and you have drive, energy and commitment to our values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join our great team, working together to deliver Our Wild Sussex.
 
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, we particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas
 
The Role
 
This role is funded by the Wild About Inclusion National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Project. This project provides Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) with a dedicated individual who will use their expertise and experience to project manage the Wild About Inclusion NLHF project and oversee the Trust-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) action plan. This includes working across all Directorates to embed inclusive practice throughout the organisation. Working closely with managers, teams and colleagues, you will develop and implement practical approaches that support SWT to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, in line with its strategic ambition for 2030. Drawing on your knowledge and experience of working in Sussex, you will lead and support engagement with diverse communities, enabling the co-creation and development of community engagement plans that strengthen relationships, widen participation, and help ensure that nature is valued and accessible to everyone.
 
The Person
 
Are you a passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion? Can you embed inclusive practice into the core operations of Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for the future? We are looking for a values driven person with the skills, experience, and insight to support inclusive change and collaboration across SWT. Knowledge of Sussex communities, and of the social, cultural and geographical factors that shape access, inclusion and participation across the county,would be valuable. Experience gained in similar communities and settings elsewhere is equally welcome, as local knowledge can be built over time. We are particularly interested in your experience of engaging effectively with diverse communities and of supporting co-creation approaches that recognise the different ways individuals and groups experience and connect with nature. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, and we recognise that you may not meet every criterion. If you have relevant transferable skills or lived experience, we would still encourage you to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in our sector, including disabled people and people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The Wild About Inclusion project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to fund our ambitions to become a more inclusive and diverse organisation.
 
Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3% 
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts
• Informal car share arrangements

 
For more detailed information see the What we offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
 
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.

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About the role

Do you have a passion for delivering impactful environmental projects and restoring rivers for people and nature?

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Restoring Rivers & Catchments team. In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of large-scale environmental projects, typically valued between £300,000 and £1 million, working with key partners including water companies, the Environment Agency, local authorities and consultants.

From river restoration and habitat creation to fish passage improvements, floodplain reconnection and water quality schemes, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered successfully and achieve meaningful environmental outcomes.

Working closely with project leads and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide oversight of project performance, governance, budgets and stakeholder relationships, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of environmental projects from initiation through to completion.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, funders, regulators and delivery partners.

• Monitoring project budgets, programmes, risks and quality to ensure successful delivery.

• Working collaboratively with project leads and colleagues to plan resources and resolve challenges.

• Producing reports and updates for stakeholders, regulators and the Trust's Leadership Team.

• Coordinating project meetings, tracking actions and ensuring robust project governance.

• Collating evidence and documentation required by funders and regulators.

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues with project management best practice where appropriate.

• Helping to drive efficient, collaborative and effective project delivery across the team.

About you

You are an organised and confident project professional with a proven track record of managing complex projects and budgets. You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

You are proactive, solutions-focused and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You enjoy working collaboratively, can influence and engage others effectively, and remain calm when managing competing demands.

Experience of environmental project delivery, working with water companies or delivering WINEP schemes would be advantageous, as would an understanding of river restoration, catchment management or environmental regulation.

Most importantly, you share our commitment to creating healthier rivers and are excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the natural environment.

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where your work really matters.

We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build Project Management experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment

Site locations

The SERT region, covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border being south of the Thames, extending down to the English Channel.

Our office is based in Leatherhead which you will be required to attend up to 4 times a month.

The amount of travel required depends on the role, and can be extensive. Most travel for an individual will be to work on project sites, which can be remote, or attending external meetings within the SERT region. The geographical range and frequency of travel is role dependent.

To support travel costs, SERT pays mileage at the current HMRC amount for travel within the SERT region. We do not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges cannot be claimed.

Interested?

Apply now, see the full job description for more information Project Manager Job Description

Application process:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th July at 11.59pm

• Interviews online: Monday 3rd - Friday 14th August

• We reserve the right to close this job advert early

For further information on the application process please see our FAQ's

Background

Middlesex Tennis is a registered charity that takes responsibility for the administration and development of tennis throughout the county, from those just thinking of taking up the game to tournament players of all levels. The County Association affiliates with the LTA and upholds their rules and regulations. We work closely with the LTA to implement their vision of ‘Tennis Opened Up’ and support their mission to transform communities through tennis to make tennis welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone.

Middlesex Tennis has a small team of salaried individuals that work with the Middlesex Tennis trustees and other volunteers. We are looking for a diligent and motivated individual to assist the team and trustees by providing accurate and timely transactional finance services, producing reports, processing payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reconciliations. This role will be home based with occasional travel across the County for meetings and events, where required.

Why Join Us

• Work within a passionate and supportive team of staff and trustees dedicated to tennis development with the opportunity to get involved with our tennis events.
• Take advantage of our charitable status to help develop tennis in Middlesex. 
• Flexibility to role and working hours can be considered.
• We actively invite applications from all candidates who meet the criteria and can work in the UK.
• We commit that everyone will receive equal consideration irrespective of your ethnicity, religion, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, any disability, marital or civil partnership status, and pregnancy or maternity status.

We particularly welcome applications from:

• People from ethnically diverse communities
• Deaf and disabled people
• Members of the LGBTQ+ community
• People with lived experience of the UK's many and varied communities

If you have experience and knowledge of finance administration and are passionate about tennis, we want to hear from you. 

Details

Job Title: Middlesex Tennis Finance Officer

Salary: £12,800 per annum (£32,000 full-time equivalent)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: Part-time - 2 days per week

Location: Remote home-based working with occasional travel across the county

Provisional Interview Dates: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th July 2026

Role

The Finance Officer will support the Finance Lead and professional staff by providing accurate and timely transactional finance services, producing reports, processing payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reconciliations.

Specific Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable

• Set up and manage a finance/accounts inbox prioritising workloads effectively.
• Process and pay supplier invoices, grants, and other expenditure, ensuring correct authorisation from internal teams and accurate coding and entry into the accounting system (Xero).
• Process a high volume of invoices, including matching and reconciling discrepancies.
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Review, gain approval and process employee/trustee expenses.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage incoming payments and online payment platforms.
• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection of debts.
• Prepare and send invoices, track overdue accounts, and follow up on payments.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

Reconciliations, VAT and Compliance Support

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and support reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain supporting information.
• Ensure transactions are recorded correctly for VAT purposes.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed.
• Maintain and provide supporting documentation for an independent examination.

Reporting Support

• Prepare quarterly income and expenditure reports.
• Assist in preparing annual accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare reports for LTA as required.
• Prepare adhoc reports as required.

Payroll Administration

• Assist the Finance Lead in payroll administration when required.

General Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Liaise with banks as and when required.
• Assisting with system improvements and process enhancements.
• To undertake any other duties deemed relevant by the management team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of accounting, accounts payable/receivable experience.
• Excellent bookkeeping skills.
• Effective organisation, communication, diplomacy and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and motivate others.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience.

Desirable

• CCAB-qualified or part-qualified, or AAT qualified/part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in charity finance and charity accounting principles.
• Experience of using Xero accounting software.
• Knowledge and interest in tennis/padel.