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GrantScape is a national grant-making charity that funds community, environmental, and educational projects across the UK. Our grants make a meaningful impact—transforming lives, strengthening communities, and improving local environments in the areas we serve.

The Senior Grant Officer will play a key role in assessing and administering grant applications, and in coordinating meetings with local voluntary Advisory Panels who help prioritise funding decisions.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of navigating complex situations and identifying practical solutions. You’ll bring strong project management skills to oversee a diverse portfolio of funded projects, and be confident working independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team.

We’re seeking someone with at least one year of experience in project management or grant-making (ideally two), and a solid understanding of the Third Sector. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use is essential. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile, and a hire car will be provided for journeys over 120 miles.

The post will be a home-based role located in the Northwest of England, with easy access to the M6 corridor. Preferred locations include Lancaster, Preston or Warrington. The successful candidate must remain based in this region throughout their employment to ensure accessibility to meetings for location-specific funds.

Occasional overnight stays will be required, along with travel to our Head Office in Milton Keynes for team meetings up to three times per year.

A full job description and person specification are available below.

To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) explaining how your experience aligns with the role requirements.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: 12pm, Friday 31 October
• First Interviews (Virtual): 11 November
• Second Interviews (In Person in the Northwest – venue TBC): 26 November

Project Worker - Mockingbird

Making a Difference in Foster Care!
 

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers.  You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care

Position: Project Worker – Mockingbird
Salary: £32,480 – £37,555 per annum
 

Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered.
 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
 

Closing date: 31st October
Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC)

About the Role

As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community.

You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model.

This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families.

About You

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children’s services.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care.
• Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly.
• Familiar with children’s social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage).
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential:

• Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Mockingbird model.
• Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies.
• Lived experience of the care system.

The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis. 

About the Organisation

As the UK’s leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children’s lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care contributions

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker,

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Training and Implementation Specialist

We are looking to recruit two people to join a mission-led organisation, supporting a friendly and dynamic team.

The Implementation Specialist role is ideal for ambitious, client-focused individuals, passionate about improving services.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation! The team are testing out new ways of working internally to streamline some of the administrative tasks away from this role, piloting new ways to support clients and even redesigning the training!

Position: Training and Implementation Specialist

Location: Remote (national travel with occasional overnight stays required)

Hours: Part-time, 28-35 hours per week

Salary: £38,972 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Between 8th Dec – 5th Jan TBC with candidate

Close Date: Midday Monday 3rd Nov. The team will be in touch with successful candidates by 7th Nov. At this stage they will send you a task which is expected to take no more than 3 hours.

First interviews: 18th Nov, near London Victoria station. Travel will be reimbursed.

Second interviews: Online, Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th Nov (short, informal chart). Aiming for final decision is 21st November.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting organisations to embed the Outcomes Star into their practice. This means helping clients make the best possible use of the Star through training, advice and practical support.

You will be a trusted partner to clients by building relationships, facilitating learning and supporting organisations to use the Star well so that it can have the greatest impact.

Core aspects of the role include:

• Engaging new enquiries.
• Onboarding & implementation
• Training & learning delivery
• Account management
• Collaboration & innovation.
• Client engagement

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys training, relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a positive impact in partnership with organisations across different sectors.

About You

You will have experience in training, facilitation, and/or implementation support.

You will also have:

• Ability to develop and build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues .
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills; able to work effectively, independently and as part of a small team collaborating well with colleagues.
• Ability to adapt support to different organisations and contexts.
• Flexible; with the ability to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation.
• Commitment to reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement.
• Willing to work in an evolving role being shaped by clients’ needs.
• Willingness to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
• Strong self-management skills and motivation with the ability to manage your own workload and work independently. Ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous client relationships and projects, and drive projects forwards to achieve tangible results.
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs, able to take initiative with a creative problem-solving approach.
• Committed to delivering a good service to clients and helping them make a difference to the people they support.
• Good IT skills including MS 365 and Teams.

If you’re reading this wondering ‘is it really for me?’ or ‘I don’t quite meet all of the criteria’, then please get in touch to ask some questions or consider applying anyway.

About the Organisation

Join an employee-owned values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. As an employee-owned organisation all employees are engaged in the development of the business through a Trust Board, helping homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working.

What you can expect

• A purposeful, caring and inclusive team operating within an employee-owned trust
• An opportunity to grow and develop yourself through your work
• To be empowered to lead and self-manage with the support of a highly committed team around you
• Opportunities to be involved in projects outside the scope of your role

Benefits include:

• Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Open to flexible working arrangements
• Cash health plan
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) & additional days at Christmas (increasing to 30 days with long service)
• Enhanced parental and carer’s leave
• Paid volunteering time
• Opportunities for personal development

We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new employee is an opportunity to bring in a unique perspective and strengthen the team, so they are always eager to further diversify the organisation.

You may have experience in areas such as Training, Training and Implementation, Training Officer, Training and Implementation Officer, Training Specialist, Training and Implementation Specialist, Training Coordinator, Training and Implementation Coordinator. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Project Manager, Peatland Funding
Reference: SEP20252033
Location: Flexible across Scotland + visits to RSPB peatland reserves across Scotland
Contract: Fixed-Term until 31st March 2028
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,261.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance

RSPB Scotland is seeking someone to lead the way in our ambition to raise and manage funding for the vital restoration of Scotland’s peatlands, to benefit biodiversity, the climate and communities.

This role will focus on ensuring that a pipeline of peatland restoration funding routes, including funding applications, bids, and expressions of interest, are identified, developed, submitted, and managed, to secure financial support from various sources (public and private). You will be responsible for making sure that project owners are aware of and adhere to all contractual requirements, prepare regular funding reports and work with partners to solve potential problems.

You will be expected to check and submit budgets, make financial claims and update income and project spreadsheets. You will work with RSPB teams and external stakeholders to identify and manage novel funding routes and opportunities to support the Scotland Peatland Programme, acting as a liaison between them and peatland project teams. In addition, you will play a central role of support to peatland teams developing projects for the IUCN Peatland Code, providing funding guidance and expertise and being responsible for ensuring documents are developed and submitted to ensure successful project validation.

This role will sit within the RSPB Scotland Fundraising team and will work closely with the Scotland Peatland Programme, and as such it requires someone who is independently motivated and able to manage potentially conflicting priorities. We will facilitate visits to RSPB peatland reserves across Scotland to help you understand the specifics of restoration on each site.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Evidence of ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams to deliver key results
• Highly proficient in managing multiple workstreams and deadlines, communicating priorities clearly and updating decision makers. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• High level of IT skills for project and data management. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 27th October 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Wednesday 12th November.

Interested?

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

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

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

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

No agencies please.

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an experienced Trusts and Grants Manager to develop and manage the full life cycle of new and existing and trusts and grants partnerships for JET, ensuring that this vital funding stream continues to grow and flourish in line with our current fundraising KPIs and Business Strategy which runs until 2030. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of homeworkers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise and knowledge of prospecting for, applying for and cultivating an ambitious trusts and grants pipeline in order to maximise the potential of this vital income stream for JET. 

With a proven track record of securing significant grants, you will be able to demonstrate expertise in writing and delivering compelling funding bids, in prospecting for new funding partners, and you will thrive in the networking and stewardship side of the role.

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch. 

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET) 

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.  

Our benefits package includes: 

• Flexible working  
• Enhanced annual leave 
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme 
• Occupational sickness scheme 
• Special paid leave provision 
• Enhanced family leave

Download the Candidate Information Pack 

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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form. 

The closing date is Wednesday 29th October 2025 at [23:59]. 

The interview process will take place in two stages:

• First round: Online interviews via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November 2025.
• Second round: In-person interviews in or around Lincoln on Wednesday 12th November 2025. Candidates invited to the second round will also be given a task, with full details shared when they are shortlisted.

Questions?

Contact us through our website.

Please note:

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.

We are recruiting for a Fundraising assistant on a FTC for 6 months for a social welfare charity for their regional cover in Edinburgh.
This is a hands-on role that would suit someone whos organised, good with people, and interested in building experience across a wide range of fundraising activity. Youll be supporting both the Events and Regional Fundraising teams, helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and on the day at events.

Mainly in their hub office with some flexible working options

The Role
To assist with the development and delivery of designated aspects of the programme of fundraising events and activities, including planning and coordinating logistics, support during on-the-day delivery, managing event communications and participant experience, maintaining event systems, materials, and data integrity.
To provide support for individuals who are raising funds in aid of the charity whether through organising their own events, participating in events or taking part in large scale public events
To assist at appropriate events, providing support for attendees.
To respond to fundraising enquiries, either by email, phone or in person and ensure all enquiries are acted upon within the requisite timescales and recorded appropriately.
To assist, as required, with all fundraising department administration, including database input and updating, mail merging, thank you letters, requests for donations, recording of planning and procedures, photocopying and filing.
To process daily fundraising income occasionally on the database including running daily donation and finance reports and reconciling income.

The Candidate
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience working in an administration-based support role dealing with a variety of tasks
Experience in using software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experience of events delivery and/or events fundraising
Knowledge of ThankQ fundraising database and Mail chimp
Experience of working in a Fundraising or Sales/Marketing capacity

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Director, Sustainability. Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. As the independent voice for consumers worldwide, it works with Members and partners to advocate for safer, fairer, and more sustainable markets, from energy to digital goods, from food systems to circular economy solutions.

In this role, you will shape and expand the organisation’s agenda, focusing on key sustainability challenges in food systems, energy, and plastics, designing a bold and coherent approach to sustainable consumption and the circular economy. You will manage and grow an international team, build strategic partnerships, and secure resources to drive programmes that deliver measurable impact. As a senior face of the organisation, you will represent Consumers International in high-level global forums, mobilise communities and coalitions, and help strengthen its influence and growth. You will also work closely with the Director General to boost internal synergies across the organisation, ensuring alignment and shared impact. This is an entrepreneurial role, requiring creativity, foresight, and the confidence to seize opportunities that reinforce Consumers International’s position as a global leader in sustainability.

We are seeking a candidate with thorough knowledge of sustainable consumption and circular economy principles, and the ability to chart a path forward for transformative change. You will have a strong record of turning strategy into concrete results, influencing business practice, shaping policy, and engaging communities. Your background may come from retail, responsible business, sustainability, or related sectors. You will be confident in articulating your perspectives, pushing through challenging agendas, and inspiring teams and stakeholders alike. Above all, you will bring ambition, leadership, and the drive to deliver real impact for consumers worldwide.

If you are motivated by change, believe in the power of a global consumer movement, and are ready for a demanding but rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on 29^th October 2025. If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter. This is a rolling process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that 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, or other protected characteristics.

"A creative & entrepreneurial individual committed to helping children & young people in West/North West London to respond to the good news of Jesus."

If this describes you, then please read on...

About the role  

We’re Scripture Union (SU), we’re one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations, and we’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for helping children and young people in our vibrant capital to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus.

The role can be full time or a part time job share and offers flexibility for anyone with childcare/caring responsibilities, candidates in existing part time employment or study. We also offer home based working for even greater flexibility and balance with the responsibilities of family life.

You’ll be working in and around your local and other nearby boroughs. You will already have strong existing connection in  West London (Ealing, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow and Hounslow) or North & North West London (Brent, Enfield, Harringay, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Westminster & City). 

You’re a connector who loves being out and about, with experience building and leading teams and working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, paired with excellent organisational skills, means you are great at spotting and creating opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are brimming with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You’re great with people and thrive on being given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator and have experience training, coaching and releasing others.

If this is you and you’d like to join a like-minded organisation with the flexibility of a home-based role, all expenses covered, a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on. 

Important things to note before you apply. 

1. This role will focus on West London or North & North West London and will require regular travel in these areas. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. 

2. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background. 

3. The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. 

4. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK. 

Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits: 

• Home-based working

• Flexible hours (full-time or part-time option available)

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days 

• Up to 12% pension contribution 

• Life insurance 

• Enhanced family leave.  

• Free Bible Reading Guide 

• A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact  

About Scripture Union  

You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.

We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.

In the last few years, we’ve developed a brand-new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and it’s making a massive difference. In the last couple of years, we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the christen faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the England and Wales. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it! 

About your team 

You’ll be joining our brilliant South Region team, which covers our largest region from Kent to Cornwall, offering numerous opportunities to contribute your expertise in a variety of contexts, from urban and suburban to coastal and rural settings. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides, we’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years. 

In the south region we have the highest density of Christian holidays and festivals, with events that we organise and run directly and a variety of festival and missions that we support and partner with. You’ll have a fantastic opportunity each summer to get hands on engaged in these mission and festivals throughout the year. 

Our South Region also includes our vibrant capital, one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse cities in the world, with over 300 languages spoken. With many like-minded missional organisations having a footprint in and around the capital, and all of the Christian movements and denominations represented here, London holds key strategic value and will be the focus of your ministry activities. You’ll be joining an exceptional and growing team of five staff. We are particularly interested in how sports, arts, and culture can be explored to further enable the mission both in London and across SU and would be particularly interested in candidates with expertise in either of these areas. 

Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate  

We're seeking someone who is not just good at what they do, but also deeply passionate about our mission. Here's what we envision in the right person: 

• A Visionary with Practical Wisdom: You'll be a thoughtful individual who can see the big picture and make smart decisions that genuinely impact our ministry.

• A Champion for Children and Young People: You'll bring a wealth of understanding about working with young people, be a passionate advocate for their faith journey, be excellent at delivering ministry, and be someone who can clearly articulate your vision.

• An Inspiring Leader: You'll have a natural ability to connect with people, influence discussions, gently challenge the status quo and inertia, and spark new, creative ideas within our networks.

• Organised and Driven: You're someone who thrives on managing their own work, setting priorities effectively, and skilfully juggling multiple projects.

• Forward-Thinking: You're able to imagine and pursue ambitious, long-term goals with determination.

• Spiritually Open and Grounded: You'll be comfortable and accepting of various Christian traditions, worship styles, and expressions of faith. Crucially, you'll have a growing love and understanding of the Bible.

• Deeply Committed to Faith: You'll have a strong personal commitment to God and live as an active Christian disciple.

As with all our team members, you will also: 

• Be a committed Christian who resonates with Scripture Union's mission and values, actively participating in a local church community.

• Strive for a strong understanding of the Bible, applying its teachings to your daily life and inspiring others to do the same.

• Practical Skills You'll Need: You'll be confident and capable in using everyday digital tools like email, social media, and Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams).

Educational and/or training qualifications and certificates

• A degree-level Theological or Educational qualification or equivalent experience will be considered. (Desirable) 

How to Apply 

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job specification. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max)  and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered. 

Please note: Whilst we appreciate every application, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. 

Closing date: 31st October 2025.

Interview date: 12th November 2025.

Interview location: London, details to be confirmed.

Are you an experienced community builder with a passion for purpose driven work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, mission focused environment where relationship-building, leadership, and strategic thinking make a lasting impact?

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - North  to lead and expand outreach efforts across the North of England. This full-time position is remote based, with regular travel across the region.

As a Community Fundraising Manager – North, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small team of regional fundraisers
• Building networks with community leaders, clergy, schools, and donor groups
• Developing and implementing outreach and fundraising strategies in line with wider organisational goals
• Supporting and recruiting volunteers and public speakers (Community Appealers)
• Contributing to national campaigns, events and conferences
• Driving digital engagement through collaboration with a national social media team

You will be the key liaison between local communities and the national office, ensuring consistent communication, support, and innovation in regional engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support Community Fundraisers in the region to achieve strategic goals
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors, high-value supporters, and volunteers
• Coordinate speaking engagements and event presence at parish, school, and community levels
• Represent the organisation at large scale national events and conferences
• Deliver quarterly performance and financial reports
• Collaborate closely with internal teams in communications, events, fundraising, and support services

Essential skills and experience:

• Background in community engagement or fundraising
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship building and leadership abilities
• Organised and self motivated with a strategic mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
• Understanding of Catholic diocesan structures
• Experience working in the charity sector

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Remote, You must be based in North England with regular travel across the region

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement

Contract type: Permanent

Deadline: On rolling basis

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists 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.

About Penumbra Mental Health

Penumbra Mental Health is a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health. 

The charity supports people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward. The power of people’s lived experience enables Penumbra to deliver pioneering services which transform lives.

From being there for people in crisis to suicide prevention, supported living to self-harm management and peer support. Penumbra is with those they support every step of their journey to a better place. People's experiences are at the centre of everything that it does.   It also pro-actively champions peer workers; they know that recovery is possible, because they’ve been there too.

The value of Penumbra's approach is a deep understanding that  everyone’s journey is different, so it works with people to identify, believe in, and reach their goals, whatever they may be. 

This is a newly created role which is part of a recharged Business Development Directorate aimed at developing a range of potential income streams and building a sustainable income model, reducing the dependency on statutory income. 

Background information

The Director of Business Development is primarily focussed on growing commercial opportunities and engaging at a strategic partnership and corporate level. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will boost the capacity and leadership of the team to develop voluntary fundraising, lead on smaller corporate partnerships, develop grants and trusts income, create and deliver headline grabbing campaigns that appeal to the wider public thereby developing an individual giving function and lead on organisational communications, including fundraising comms. You will be supported by a Communications Assistant who has a good knowledge of the charity and Fundraising Assistant. The latter post is currently vacant and, it is hoped,  the Head of Fundraising will be involved in the recruitment. There is a strong pipeline of innovative projects which will create compelling cases for support with which to fundraise. The assets are in place, it just takes an exceptional fundraiser to capitalise on opportunities. 

Job description 

Education

• A relevant professional qualification at SCQF Level 9 or above or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means.

Experience

• Experience in both fundraising (multiple and sustainable income streams) and communications(fundraising and organisation-wide), with evidence of developing strategy and delivery as well as management and leadership of these areas.

• Proven success in securing  income through a range of income channels including grants and trusts, partnerships, running campaigns, and raising profile.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on activity delivery.

• A track record of planning and delivering successful multiple and sustainable initiatives at a local and national level.

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills across multiple channels.

• Experience of working with and supporting senior leaders (e.g. comms, media engagement).

• Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple projects with limited resources.

• Line management experience and ability to support junior staff in development.

• Experience  of developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy managing both internal communications and external engagement, ensuring a unified voice across all platforms. This includes ensuring the Communications strategy supports Penumbra’s strategic goals, including service promotion, policy influence, fundraising, and brand awareness.

• Experience of managing projects from inception to completion.

• Sourcing and sharing powerful stories from service users, staff, and volunteers, using personal experiences to demonstrate the impact of Penumbra’s work and humanise mental health issues.

• Acting as Penumbra’s lead for media relations, securing press coverage and responding to media enquiries in a timely, professional manner. This includes developing relationships with key journalists, mental health advocates, and influencers to increase Penumbra’s profile. Leading on the creation and delivery of public-facing campaigns to raise awareness of mental health challenges and reduce stigma, including high-profile events like Mental Health Awareness Week.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the voluntary sector, fundraising regulatory frameworks, communications and policy context and partnership agendas.

• Oversee content creation across digital platforms, press releases, speeches, and internal communications.

• Develop and oversee brand guidelines, ensuring all internal and external materials are on-brand and adhere to the highest standards of quality.

• Distribute press releases, statements, and opinion pieces that showcase Penumbra’s expertise and impact on mental health in Scotland.

• Design and implement multi-channel fundraising campaigns targeting major donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, data protection and financial compliance.

How to apply

Closing date: Closing date is midnight, Wednesday 15th October 2025

Application: Please submit a CV and covering letter (each no more than two pages) in Word format.

Interviews: Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday 30th October 2025. Please keep this date free unless I inform you that you are not progressing to interview. 

Queries: If you would like to ask me anything about this role which is not expressed within this candidate pack, please e-mail me and we can arrange a mutually convenient time to talk. I'd be delighted to speak to you. 

Friends of Ibba Girls School (FIGS), which supports Ibba Girls’ Boarding School in South Sudan, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop its fundraising strategy, secure new donors, meet ambitious fundraising targets and raise awareness of and support for FIGS through a variety of communication methods.

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS)

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS) was set up in 2011 in response to a specific request from local community leaders to help them translate into reality their vision to build and develop a girls’ boarding school in South Sudan in order to enable girls to complete primary and secondary education rather than drop out of school due to poverty and family pressures.

FIGS has raised over £4.9 million over the last 10 years, particularly through relational fundraising from the wide network of individuals who donate through regular giving, mainly in the UK but also internationally.  Other sources of funds include schools, churches, trusts and foundations, corporates, and business philanthropists, as well as a yearly campaign through the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

FIGS has a committed and hardworking body of trustees, chaired by Chris Trott, former British Ambassador to South Sudan, and now British Ambassador to the Holy See based in the Vatican City, Rome.  The charity currently employs 2 staff who work on fundraising, communications and administration.

In 2023 FIGS Trustees commissioned Windle Trust International (a well-managed UK charity with a long track record of effective work in South Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa) to act as FIGS managing agents in South Sudan, and to provide professional, technical and management advice and support to Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS). 

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS)

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) now educates over 300 primary and secondary school girls from across the whole of Western Equatoria State (an area the size of Scotland but less densely populated) and employs 42 staff (teachers, matrons, cooks, grounds maintenance, night guards and other support staff). The school is on a large, 100-acre green campus and provides not only high-quality teaching in the core subjects on the national curriculum, but also a wide range of co-curriculum subjects like drama, debating, sewing, and farming.

Since its opening in 2014, IGBS has become recognised as a tried and tested visible demonstration of the benefits of boarding school education in South Sudan, where most girls drop out from school before the end of primary and very few complete their secondary qualifications.  IGBS is making a substantial impact across South Sudan, by providing good quality “all-through” integrated girls’ schooling, for both primary and secondary girls, from any background and of any faith or none.

IGBS is achieving both tangible and intangible measures of success, including reduced drop out from school; excellent exam results; a safe, stimulating, happy and nurturing culture; empowering young women who can exercise leadership locally and nationally for this new nation (independent since 2011). IGBS is now attracting widespread recognition in South Sudan for lifting standards of teaching and learning, and acting as a beacon of light and hope, whose example can gradually ripple out to other schools across South Sudan. 

The Opportunity

This is a great moment of opportunity for a highly experienced fundraising and communications professional with a strong and demonstrable track record to play a crucial role (alongside a subgroup of trustees and two paid staff) in reviewing and refreshing FIGS’ fundraising strategy for the short, medium and longer term, and in raising FIGS’ profile through strategic communications. This will support FIGS to reach ambitious fundraising targets to allow us to increase the number of girls in the school to full capacity and implement multiple capital projects on the school campus over the next 5 years. The fundraising challenge also includes deepening and expanding FIGS’ donor base, while sustaining and engaging the large network of existing supporters and loyal donors, supported by effective communications and PR. You will lead and direct the fundraising work and will use your skills across a wide range of fundraising functions, including cultivating gifts from wealthy philanthropists, and through wills and bequests. You will also lead on delivering FIGS’ communications strategy, identifying opportunities to raise its profile with target audiences using a variety of relevant communications channels. You will have experience of digital and social media campaigns, and will oversee the development and dissemination of strategic communications materials in support of FIGS’ fundraising and profile-raising objectives. You will ideally have experience working on projects in fragile or developing contexts and an interest in education and gender equity.

There is plenty to enjoy in the varied work, where one can see visible results not only in FIGS’ fundraising targets, but also in the impact it has on the school, its students and staff, parents and communities across Western Equatoria State and across the nation of South Sudan.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the design and delivery of FIGS’ fundraising strategy and action plan, achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs, both financial and non-financial, as agreed with the Chair of FIGS Trustees, Treasurer and Chair of its fundraising sub-group
• To oversee and deliver FIGS’ communications strategy, and raise its profile with existing and new audiences through strategic communications and PR
• To widen the existing network of donors, based on relationship development and management
• To maintain active engagement with existing supporters and donors
• To identify and generate new fundraising opportunities, from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, as well as from other organizations, groups and individuals
• To generate a pipeline of activities across a range of fundraising streams
• To undertake PR and communications work in order to support the fundraising strategy
• To lead the design and distribution of PR and comms materials, including website, regular newsletter, leaflets, social media.
• To line manage FIGS fundraising and comms staff
• To produce progress reports for FIGS Trustees about fundraising in relation to targets and budget and make recommendations for future workstreams
• To attend key fundraising and supporter events to generate significant income, support and profile
• To act as an ambassador for FIGS
• To ensure fundraising and comms activities are in line with FIGS’ values and policies, relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.

The selection process and how to apply 

The post can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (where part-time is at least 24 hours a week).  Hours can be flexible by arrangement. The person will work mainly from home, liaising online with FIGS and WTI Trustees, staff, and volunteers and with the Board of Governors and Head Teacher of the school in South Sudan.

Some travel to fundraising and communications events in London and elsewhere will be needed. A three-year rolling contract will be offered in the first instance, with annual review and the potential for extension, subject to achievement of agreed performance measures and targets. The salary is in the range of £45-70K (or pro rata) depending on track record and experience. 

To apply please submit your CV and a statement of up to 500 words explaining how you can contribute to FIGS’ fundraising and communications work, including evidence of your fundraising and communications experience, achievements and approach.  Please provide the names and email addresses of two referees who would only be contacted after a job offer.  Please apply by 9 am 29th October 2025 through CharityJob.

First and second round interviews will take place during November. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Are you passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with children & young people through sport and physical activity?

About the role 

Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations is  working in partnership with Activate, an exciting local sport and wellbeing project, to offer this unique role to reach many more young people in the Bushy Park area and across the South of England through physical activity. 

We’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for using sport to help children and young people across the South of England to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus. 

This unique role combines the benefits of direct face-to-face engagement with young people in a local context, delivering mission through sport activities and programmes, while also developing and mentoring others to expand ministry across the South region. The ideal candidate will have equal passion and experience in both contexts. 

Key details: Employed by Scripture Union you will spend three days per week developing sports mission across London and the South. For two days per week, you will work on the Activate sports and wellbeing project working across the Bushy Park area.

Location: Home based with travel across London and the wider south region for SU & St Peter’s Church in West Molesey for Activate. 

Important things to note before you apply.  

1. This role will focus on Bushy Park, London and the South of England and will require extensive regular travel across the region.

2. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.  

3. We take Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. 

4. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK. 

A flexible role shaped around you 

The role is full-time, offering the best of both worlds by working with two partner organisations that collaborate synergistically. This position suits a candidate who enjoys face-to-face interactions with young people locally and strategic work regionally, training others for delivery. You’ll work closely with the Activate team and maintain weekly connections with the SU Sports Mission team as well as contributing to the wider work of the SU South region team. 

Who we’re looking for team

You are someone who loves variety in your work and thrives on the fact that no two days are the same. You value a blend of face-to-face interaction with children and young people through sports coaching and leading, while also adopting a facilitating approach; equipping, training, and motivating others. You enjoy being rooted in a local context but are also happy travelling and working in a range of settings. 

You’re a connector who relishes being in the community, with experience in leading teams whilst working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills, enables you to spot and create opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are filled with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You excel with people and thrive when given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator with experience in training, coaching, and empowering others. You have a passion for sport and experience in using this as a tool for sharing the gospel with children and young people. You’ve got a Level 2 coaching qualification or you’re willing to work towards one. 

If this describes you and you would like to join a like-minded organisation that offers the flexibility of an exciting, varied role, provides a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.

Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits: 

• Home-based working

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days 

• Up to 12% pension contribution 

• Life insurance 

• Enhanced family leave.  

• Free Bible Reading Guide 

• A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact  

About Scripture Union  

You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.

We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.

In the last few years we’ve developed a brand new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and its making a massive difference, in the last couple of years we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the Christian faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional mission teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the whole of the UK. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it! 

Since 2015, SU has had a dedicated Mission Through Sport team which contributes directly towards this outreach to the 95. We have recently developed some innovative new resources, aligned with the RJ framework, which the post holder will be involved in both delivering and equipping others to utilise. These include our flagship programme called Holy Ground which empowers churches to adopt a local sports space in their community to connect with the 95 in their context. Half Time is our brand new Explore-Respond resource which uses sports-themed videos and fun games to help the 95 to explore the life of Jesus by journeying through Mark’s Gospel. 

About Activate 

Activate is a sport and physical activity-based programme, formed in 2018, seeking to build community through wellbeing that invigorates faith.  Activate seeks to release God’s people to join in his mission through sport and physical activity in the areas surrounding Bushy Park. This includes gathering, encouraging and empowering local Christians involved in sports ministry, including expressions of chaplaincy and missional communities centred around sports clubs, centres, educational settings and gyms.  A number of local churches across denominations and Dioceses have been supporters of the project. 

In the past Activate has supported sports projects in local schools, an activity-based church service, wellbeing cafe sessions, exercise sessions for the elderly and youth activities.  The successful candidate will be involved in re-launching Activate’s mission after a break due to staff changes. 

About your team

With this role, you will have the benefit of being part of a national-focused sports team at SU, as well as the south team with a regional focus and the local context with Activate. You’ll work out of the office of St Peter’s Church, West Molesey, benefiting from the support of a local parish-based team including clergy and youth workers. You’ll contribute your expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from urban and suburban to coastal and rural areas across the south. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides. We’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years and believe that a vibrant sports ministry can contribute meaningfully to this. 

Closing date: 31st October, 2025

Interview date: 11th November, 2025

Interview location: London, location to be confirmed. 

* (CONTRACT) Funding is in place for year one and partly secured for year two. We are confident that through the development of innovate partnerships via the Activate role, including within the church of England, the funds can be generated to not only fulfil the two initial years but also beyond that to ensure longevity in this vital mission. We invite interested applicants to contact Mark Oliver, Sports Mission Team Leader at Scripture Union, for an informal conversation.