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Role: Full-time* Trust & Foundations Manager
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Edinburgh or London
This position is full-time; however, for the right candidate, we would consider a four-day working week (or equivalent reduced hours) at the full salary rate, depending on the demonstration of exceptional relevant experience.
ABOUT US
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an education charity that exists to empower and support young people living in complex and challenging circumstances. We use rugby to foster an environment of genuine acceptance, where the sport becomes a platform for participants to improve their confidence, communication skills, commitment, self-control, and ability to work effectively within a team. Through group learning and one-to-one mentoring, SOHK helps young people (re)engage with education and safeguard their wellbeing.
Ninety percent of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part - with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme here.
SOHK is at a new and exciting stage of development. Having delivered its programmes to thousands of adults and young people over the past 13 years, in 2024 we chose to focus solely on working in schools. This shift responds to a dramatic rise in need among young people in the UK, many of whom are struggling to navigate adolescence amid rising poverty, a mental health crisis, and increasing isolation.
We plan to double the number of young people engaging with our programmes over the next five years. We are also making significant investments in our impact function, to better understand how we can maximise the benefits for participants and attract more attention and investment to social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions.
Our Mission:
To empower young people to fully realise their potential.
Our Vision:
A society in which every young person has an equal opportunity to succeed.
OVERVIEW
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a central role in shaping SOHK’s future growth. They will lead on major grant applications, support targeted bids aligned with regional delivery, and manage relationships with existing charitable funders.
Around one-third of SOHK’s £1.5 million income currently comes from grants, with active partnerships including major funders such as the Garfield Weston Foundation and Impetus. Sustaining and growing this income will require proactive research, strategic outreach, and a highly organised, detail-focused approach to both applications and stewardship.
The role works closely with the CEO, who is committed to leveraging their time and networks to support fundraising success. The post-holder will also collaborate with Regional Directors and other fundraising colleagues, while enjoying a high level of autonomy and contributing to the long-term direction of SOHK’s Trusts & Foundations strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and submit high-quality funding proposals, including applications for six-figure and multi-year grants, by meeting appropriate deadlines and tailoring applications so they appeal to different funder priorities
- Manage and develop a strong pipeline of Trust & Foundations funders for future years, including researching and prospecting new leads through active outreach
- Work with the CEO, Regional Directors and overall fundraising team to identify key funding priorities and strategically deploying the capacity available
- Develop and keep the fundraising CRM updated as a central source of trusts and foundations knowledge, clearly identifying funding gaps and adjusting targets
- Strengthen existing funding partnerships through warm stewardship and efficient grant reporting, maximising the charity’s chances of repeat funding
- Build upon the organisational strategy for scaling trusts & foundations income
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record in leading on successful medium and major grant applications, including six-figure and multi-year grants
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to present a compelling case for support to a variety of funders
- Comfortable in understanding and presenting financial information and in creating budgets for grant applications
- Experience with CRM/fundraising databases for tracking applications, deadlines, and relationship management
- Highly organised and proactive, used to taking the lead on managing a large volume of potential grants in line with the submission dates
- Confident in liaising and engaging with external organisations, including building new relationships with potential funders who are invite-only
- Enjoy working across different teams within an organisation, bringing in new perspectives and utilising the assets and expertise of current staff for fundraising purposes
- Growth mindset, always ready to accept new challenges and opportunities to develop funding strategies.
- Genuinely buy into the SOHK mission, purpose and values
Desirable
- An understanding of how to build and develop a multi-year fundraising strategy for trusts and foundations
- Experience in social impact measurement, with a grasp on how we could use impact data even more persuasively with funders
- Knowledge of the education and/or youth work sector, understanding the impact which this work can make specifically and the context of fundraising for work in schools
- Experience, or willingness to develop knowledge, in how the charity sector can safely and appropriately utilise AI in the creation of strong funding bids and efficient reporting
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
- Full-time or 0.8 Full-time Equivalent - dependent on the skills and experience of the candidate, we would be open to discussing a 4-day week on full salary
- 28 days annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
- Some travel to the different regions may periodically be required.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Healthy Ageing Project will address specific challenges within the community, while actively promoting healthy ageing in practical and effective ways across our network.
We will focus on the strengths and expertise of our member groups to promote engagement with Ireland's unique music, dance, sport, language and culture.
We will work together with our members throughout this three-year journey. Together, we will develop, launch and promote a project geared towards improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequality and providing strategic direction for national health programmes and policy recommendations for the Irish community.
This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and will be based in the Midlands/ North of England, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester etc.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You'll be a friendly ‘people person’, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset - who has:
• An understanding or strong interest in health & wellbeing for older people
• Experience of working with older people either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Understanding of and empathy with the issues affecting older people and barriers they experience
• Knowledge of health/sport/culture and other general services for older people in Britain
• Ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders including public health bodies/charities
• Strong administrative and I.T skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills/ability to manage own time effectively
• Unwavering commitment to equality & fairness
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly
• A proactive approach to the personal development of oneself and others
• A ‘Hands on’ approach to coordination and practical tasks as required
• A right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?
We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.
In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord's key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.
The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
Application Instructions
To apply please send you CV and a covering letter that explains your interest in Cord and the role, and details how you fulfil the requirements of the role.
Please note: Funding for this position is contingent upon the successful award of external funding that is currently in process and expected to be finalised in Autumn 2025. Whilst the recruitment selection process will run concurrently, the official appointment of this role will take place after funding is officially secured.
This is a UK based remote role and applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to travel to Coventry for team meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Dadzclub Coordinator
Hours: 30 hours per week (includes Saturday mornings and occasional evenings)
Starting Salary: £12.60 per hour – £19,656 per annum (F.T.E. £24,570)
Location: Southampton
Responsible to: Senior Coordinator
To Apply: Send CV and Cover Letter
This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports
About Dadzclub
Dadzclub is a vibrant community of dads and male caregivers coming together to connect, have fun, and support one another. Through our weekly meetups and creative weekend sessions, we offer space for dads to bond with their children and share the highs and lows of fatherhood.
But we’re more than just a playgroup. Dadzclub actively works with partners to improve access to services, raise awareness of health and parenting issues affecting men, and champion gender equity and allyship.
We believe dads matter, and this role is your chance to help show exactly why.
About the Role
Dadzclub is seeking a dedicated, creative, and tenacious individual to take on the role of Dadzclub Coordinator in Southampton. This exciting and rewarding position will play a key role in supporting fathers and male caregivers in the local community, providing group activities, one-to-one support, and promoting the important role of dads in their children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver a weekly Walk 'n' Talk group for dads
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Provide one-to-one support meetings and offer a triage service to assess individual needs, sign posting dads towards further support
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Facilitate a monthly games night
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Supervise the delivery of Dadzclub Stay & Play sessions across three Saturday morning locations
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Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers supporting the programme
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Represent Dadzclub at local events, networks, and professional forums
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Act as the main liaison for local professionals and services (e.g. Family Hubs)
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Collaborate with the wider Dadzclub and Parenting Network team
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Attend relevant training and development courses
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Maintain accurate records, tracking engagement, progress, and outcomes
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Manage a small budget, tracking spend via a mobile app
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Provide additional support as required by the Senior Coordinator
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Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the role
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
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Be tenacious, creative, and confident working independently
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Communicate naturally and effectively with both adults and children
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Be comfortable engaging with families and professionals in varied settings
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Be a father, or have equivalent lived/professional experience supporting dads and families
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Be confident in planning and delivering fun, inclusive activities
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Act as a positive role model and advocate for dads
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Thrive in a small, passionate team environment
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Have a strong connection to and understanding of the Southampton community
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Be skilled in developing professional partnerships and relationships
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Uphold the highest standards in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality
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Be available for Saturday mornings and occasional evening work
Essential Requirements
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This role is open to male applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals it supports
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Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Note
This job description provides an overview of the role and its responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and community.
Empowering Families, Enriching Lives. Your trusted partner for family support

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager working 37.5 hours per week.
Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays required. An additional £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance will be paid if applicable.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to lead on the development and submission of tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements.
To succeed in this role you will have a proven track record in leading business development through public sector contracts. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, as well as skilled in building sustainable partnerships that add value to services.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Interview date: Monday 8th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Portsmouth Cathedral is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a temporary contract. Working with our new Chief Finance Officer you will support the ongoing development of our accountancy systems and processes, building on the work of the previous Finance Officer.
Key responsibilities
- Banking & Transactions: Manage Cathedral bank and investment accounts, including BACS, cheques, international payments, and reconciliations.
- Accounting Systems: Maintain financial systems (currently Sage; may transition to Xero).
- Cash Handling: Oversee cash counting and deposits.
- Cash Flow & Reporting: Monitor cash flow and produce monthly reports for the COO and CFO.
- Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts and review financial performance with department heads.
- Payroll: Process payroll for ~30 staff, including pensions and HMRC submissions.
- Staff Changes: Handle paperwork for new starters and leavers.
- Invoicing & Credit Control: Issue invoices, maintain credit ledger, and update CRM.
- Expenses & Transfers: Process staff reimbursements and internal transfers, including contactless income allocations.
- Reconciliations & Meetings: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for leadership meetings.
- Budgeting: Support annual budget preparation and reforecasting with the COO and CFO.
- Year-End Accounts: Assist the CFO in producing end-of-year financial statements.
The successful candidate will hold a formal accountancy qualification and be:
- Experienced in a similar finance role, ideally in a small charity team.
- Empathetic with the beliefs and values of the Christian faith and the aims and objectives of Portsmouth Cathedral.
- Proficient in Sage, Xero, and Microsoft 365.
- Skilled in management accounting, reporting, and payroll processing.
- A flexible team player, able to cover other finance tasks as needed and have experience of working with volunteers.
- Committed to equality, inclusivity, and ongoing training (e.g. GDPR, safeguarding).
Safeguarding
The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese applicable to this role.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays given pro rata for this part-time role
- Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
- Commitment to professional development and training
- Cash health plan
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the role’s requirements and the values of Portsmouth Cathedral. Applications should be submitted through Charity Job by midday 30th July 2025. We will interview in person at the Cathedral as suitable applications are received.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to complete an application form as part of our Safer Recruitment procedure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Voice 21 and amplify every child’s voice!
Voice 21, the UK’s leading oracy education charity, is on a mission to transform lives through talk, ensuring every child thrives in school and beyond. We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Growth to drive our ambitious goal of partnering with 1,800 schools by 2030, with a focus on schools serving disadvantaged communities.
Remote Working
Salary - up to £50 000 p/a
The Role
As Head of Growth, you will be at the forefront of shaping our sales, marketing, and events, developing our business development strategy to expand our reach and impact.
Responsibilities will include:
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Lead with vision: Set ambitious sales and marketing goals to deliver our 5-Year Strategy, targeting 600 Centres of Excellence and 1,200 annual members.
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Drive growth: Build high-impact sales funnels, oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns, and optimize our HubSpot CRM to create seamless buyer journeys.
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Inspire teams: Lead our Growth team (Sales, Marketing, Events) with passion, fostering their development and collaborating across departments to launch innovative offers.
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Make an impact: Focus on engaging schools in high-need areas and secure multi-year partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts and Local Authorities.
Who You Are
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A proven leader with expertise in sales or marketing (ideally both) and a track record of managing high-volume, complex sales funnels.
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A digital expert with advanced CRM experience (HubSpot preferred) and a knack for data-driven decision-making.
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Passionate about education equity and comfortable in mission-driven or public sector settings.
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A collaborative, empathetic communicator ready to inspire teams and stakeholders.
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Bonus but not essential: Experience in education, MATs, or event-driven organisations.
Work from Anywhere
This is a home-based role with occasional travel to our London office (near Victoria station) and schools nationwide. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered.
Voice 21 is proud to be a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our mission to ensure every voice is heard.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
The Shop Manager is responsible for the efficient running of the charity shop, including the management of staff and volunteers, ensuring a maximum financial return to the Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust.
Responsible to: Head of Retail
Main Duties and Responsibilities
SALES AND PROFITS
- Achieve agreed sales targets and maximise profit through effective cost control
- Ensure that a standard of excellence is maintained at all times with regard to customer service and supporter care.
- To be responsible for the daily banking of shop takings and the production of accurate financial reports on sales and all corresponding documentation.
- Effectively analyse shop financial data to take the appropriate action.
STOCK MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS
- Generate quality donated goods to achieve the agreed processing targets in order to maintain shop density levels, whilst complying with pricing guidelines.
- To ensure that the shop remains open to the public selling donated goods between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday.
- To recruit the necessary staff required to efficiently run the charity shop making full use of volunteer assistance.
- Ensure that effective processing systems are in place within the stockroom to support the needs of the sales floor.
- To provide day-to-day direction to the Assistant Shop Manager and volunteers, as necessary, supervising and coaching, making recommendation for any training and development.
- To produce a weekly work rota ensuring that the shop is fully staffed during the opening hours, arranging cover for holidays and sickness.
- To be responsible for developing and displaying a stock of quality items for sale in the shop, making full use of organised collection schemes, advertisements and general donated goods
- To continually seek improvements in the way stock is displayed in the shop, ensuring it is rotated frequently, attracting the maximum number of customers.
- To be responsible for dressing the window displays, and any Naomi House promotional material in the shop.
- To take the lead in pricing items for display, assisting other staff as necessary. To be able to identify valuable goods, antiques and designer clothing.
- To arrange for the disposal of unwanted items and waste.
- To manage paperwork ensuring that effective filing systems are maintained.
SECURITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, FIRE SAFETY
- To be responsible for all security aspects of the shop; to be first key holder and ensure security procedures are followed in the handling of cash and property.
- To maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, ensuring that all staff are informed and aware of their responsibilities.
- Ensure manual handling guidelines are followed.
- To be responsible for the management of daily fire risk responsibilities, including means of escape, fire evacuation plan, completion of the fire safety log book, fire protection (alarms and doors), fire equipment, housekeeping and relevant fire safety training.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Commercially aware
- An understanding of high street retail fashion
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with sales and profit targets
- Experience of using computers for social and business purposes
Skills
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Flexible attitude and adaptable to change
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to effectively organise and plan
- Good written and numeric skills
“Where the post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk, they will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.”
This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks and responsibilities of the post, but rather illustrates with examples the main role of the post-holder. It is therefore subject to alteration and development and will be reviewed jointly with the post-holder and Head of Retail.
Our Mission is to always provide outstanding care for children, young adults and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
As a key member of the fundraising team, the Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, will play a crucial role in securing significant funding from trusts and foundations, helping the organisation to meet the ambitions targets and expand our services to reach more children, young adults and families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic plan to secure funding from trusts and foundations, aligning with the organisation's goals and growth objectives.
- Research, write, and submit compelling grant applications to secure funding for various projects and initiatives.
- Build upon our strong portfolio of existing trusts, and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring effective communication and stewardship.
- Prepare detailed reports and updates for funders, demonstrating the impact of their contributions and the progress of funded projects.
- Identify and research new funding opportunities from trusts and grant makers, expanding our network of supporters.
- Work closely with the fundraising team, senior management, and program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities.
- Meet and exceed ambitious fundraising targets, contributing to the financial sustainability and expansion of our services
Skills and experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a related field, with a proven track record of securing significant funding from trusts and foundations.
- Candidates with transferable skills in research, writing, relationship management, and strategic planning are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives, sharing the stories of our beneficiaries in a compelling and engaging way and build strong relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- To carry out any other duties as required by the Fundraising Management Team
Our Values reflect and demonstrate how we ASPIRE to deliver our promise to the children, young adults, and families we support, to all our colleagues, our volunteers, supporters, and donors.
We ASPIRE to be:
Agile
By taking the initiative, being innovative, showing flexibility and always listening and learning
Supportive
By being committed to helping others and by acknowledging and rewarding contribution
Proud
By recognising and celebrating our colleagues, the work we do and the difference we all make
Inclusive
By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, respected, and heard, where everyone feels they belong
Responsive
By being committed to taking responsibility, taking action, and getting results
Encouraging
By inspiring everyone to do their best, to get involved and to strive to improve
This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks and responsibilities of the post, but rather illustrates with examples the main role of the post-holder. It is therefore subject to alteration and development and will be reviewed jointly with the post-holder and the Director/Head of Fundraising.
Where the post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk, they will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.
Our Mission is to always provide outstanding care for children, young adults and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reference Number: V550
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: Remote with travel around the UK required
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000
DBS/PVG: Basic
Job Family: 4
Line Manager: Head of Brand and Communications
Closing Date: 12 August 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible subject to notice periods
Interview Dates: Week commencing 25 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. We’re looking for a creative and people-centred Communications Officer.
About the role
We are looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer to join our small but dynamic Brand and Communications Team. This role requires a basic DBS/PGV check. Our team plays a key role in supporting the work of Volunteering Matters across the UK, ensuring that the impact of our projects, staff, and volunteers is shared widely with both internal and external audiences. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling, engaging with diverse audiences, and amplifying the voices of communities and volunteers.
A core focus of this role will be getting to know the incredible work happening across the UK, collecting updates from our projects, and sharing these stories with key stakeholders. As part of our friendly team, you will also have a specific focus on supporting internal communications and content creation to ensure our messaging is clear, inspiring, and reflective of our mission. Our volunteers and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our strong commitment to these values. A belief in the power of communities and a desire to champion volunteers of all ages and backgrounds is essential for this role.
Key tasks include:
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Support the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy that drives colleague engagement and strengthens a unified organisational culture aligned with strategic objectives.
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Develop and disseminate impactful, timely, and relevant internal communications content that resonates with colleagues across the organisation.
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Provide operational and administrative support to the Brand and Communications Team to enhance our efficiency and reach.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications efforts through rigorous analysis of feedback, metrics, and data insights, leveraging findings to refine and optimise strategies at a national level.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all internal communications initiatives reflect and reinforce the organisation’s core values, mission, and strategic vision.
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Provide guidance, training and support to various departments in crafting effective internal communications materials, ensuring consistency in tone, style and branding.
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Create inspiring and straightforward stories with a focus on powerful imagery and video content.
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Work closely with communications colleagues in the #iWill Movement to champion youth social action.
About you
You’ll be a creative and thoughtful communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about people’s stories. You’ll bring a strong visual eye, great interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ethical storytelling.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our busy team at LimeCulture.
The Head of Safer Cultures (Sport) is a senior leadership role within the organisation, responsible for driving high-impact safer cultures and safeguarding strategies and projects across a range of sectors, with a primary focus on Sport. This role requires a highly experienced professional who has led cultural change and safeguarding work at a strategic level, is confident working at executive and board levels, and brings a strong understanding of how safeguarding principles apply across different organisational cultures.
The postholder will play a key role in leading consultancy projects, influencing strategic cultural change and safeguarding decisions, and contributing to the development of content and resources
This is a full-time role and is primarily home-based with some planned travel and so candidates can be based anywhere in the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a skilled data leader with a passion for building effective, secure, and scalable data ecosystems? Join Shelter as our Data Architecture Manager and take ownership of the development and management of our organisation-wide data architecture.
About the role
The Data Architecture Manager will lead the Data Engineering Team and is responsible for the development and management of Shelter’s data ecosystem including the design & development of Shelters data architecture model.
The Data Architecture Manager will be responsible for developing a robust approach to providing single supporter, client and employee views, GDPR compliant consent management and seamless data flows between systems.
Role specifics
As Data Architecture Manager at Shelter, you’ll lead the design and ongoing improvement of our data management strategy and automation roadmap. You’ll oversee complex technical data projects and manage a team of Data Engineers and Architects, supporting their growth and performance. Working closely with analysts and data scientists, you’ll ensure the development of high-quality datasets to support reporting and modelling, including Power BI outputs. You'll be responsible for enhancing our data warehouse, refining ETL processes, and ensuring 24/7 monitoring of data integrations. The role also involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing our data application portfolio, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust data quality, governance, and system efficiency.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our vision is for Shelter to have the high-quality data and insight required to describe the housing emergency, the impact we have fighting the crisis and the internal performance and health of the organisation. We want all of Shelter to have the skills and knowledge to use data as part of their everyday activities and make informed, transparent decisions with robust evidence, in an organisational culture that treasures its data because it recognises the value of it. This particular role sits within a Data and Insight team that’s been formed to bring together the skills and experience to achieve this vision as part of a wider Technology and Data team within our Strategic Enablement directorate.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Programme Officer for Europe & Eurasia
About the role:
The Programme Officer will provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews Europe’s projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) Region. The role will be part of Internews’ Regional E&E Team and report to the UK-based Regional Programme Manager. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and ensure effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL).
The role will coordinate with diverse international donors to contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good-quality information. The role supports the design and development of innovative programmes and serves as the point of contact for E&E projects within Internews Europe and for some project donors. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time, according to the budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact
- Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams
- Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts
- Advise on project team composition and support with hiring key project personnel
- Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures
- Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking
- Review and revise donor narrative reports, workplans, and MERL plans to ensure their high quality
- Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies
- Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams
- Contribute to or draft scopes of work, programme descriptions, etc. for subgrants or contracts as needed
- Coordinate and contribute to various aspects of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing
- Provide input and support for organisation-wide initiatives as needed
- Travel within the E&E region as necessary
- Represent Internews in official meetings as necessary
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- University degree in a related field;
- Familiarity with the E&E region and/or media-related issues
- Native-level fluency in written and spoken English, with superb writing and text-editing skills. Proven ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision
- Excellent research and analytical skills and relevant experience
- Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done
- Self-starter and dynamic with a strong level of self-awareness. Assertive, with the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
- Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office programmes
- Ability to travel internationally.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region is an asset, but not required
- Solid understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly EU-funded projects).
Salary: £27,000 per annum.
Location: Homebased – Covering North East of England and Scotland
Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
A bit about the role
In this role of Relationship Fundraising Executive in the Community Fundraising team, you will support delivery of the fundraising strategy in our communities to grow income and support for Action for Children.
You will steward our supporters in Scotland and the North East of England with their fundraising activity, supporting sports participants, fundraising groups, community corporate partners, DIY fundraisers, Methodists, and more.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Supporting the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities across Scotland and the North East that provide significant income n line with the relationship fundraising strategy.
- Assisting with the stewardship of local volunteer fundraising groups, organisations, clubs, businesses in the local area to encourage further involvement in our work.
- Manage the administrative set up and support of ‘Action Squads’, i.e. volunteer led fundraising groups to help them successfully fundraise and raise awareness.
- Working across and attending challenge events to assist the stewardship and support for sports participants, who sign up to run, walk, cycle and skydive for Action for Children across the UK.
- Demonstrate accountability to our supporters and volunteers through an open, honest, transparent, and consistent approach.
- Supporting the delivery of set financial targets and non-financial targets and outcomes locally.
Let's talk about you
- Experience of delivering successful fundraising activity to achieve income growth.
- Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding.
- Maintaining excellent personal relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
- Proficient in the use of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database
- Able to manage challenging and demanding situations to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities.
- Ability to project manage a team of volunteers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite.
Good to know
Interviews to be held week commencing the 11th August 2025
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
For more information about our Relationship Fundraising Executive role, please review our full job description by visiting our careers page.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Asset Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Asset Manager to join the inhouse Property Team at Barnardo's with management responsibility for the Asset Management team. This is a permanent full-time position which is hybrid ( with access to regional offices) and with a requirement to travel to meet with colleagues and internal stakeholders.
Come and join Barnardo's, our purpose is clear – changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people and families are safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as is needed.
The role is varied and encompasses management responsibility for the internal Asset Management team, delivery on strategic projects and relationship management responsibility with key external consultants. The Asset Management team deliver services for a large national portfolio and work closely with our internal stakeholders (Retail, Childrens Services and Residential) to deliver property solutions which enable them to achieve their business objectives.
It is an Essential requirement that the successful candidate will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and hold a full Driving licence with access to a vehicle.
If you wish to make a difference for children and young people and if you're an expert in property asset management and passionate about supporting colleagues through excellent customer service, we want to hear from you. Recruitment is delivered via our internal Talent team.
Full Time: 36.25 Hours
Ideal Candidate
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- General Practice Surveying background
- Property and Asset Management experience
- Experience in managing and developing a team
- Proven track record of negotiating property transactions .
- Experience in managing projects
- Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment.
- Ability to think outside of the box and provide strategic advice on property matters
- Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation.
- Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay and Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.