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 Are you an experienced IT operations leader passionate about managing robust infrastructure and delivering high-quality support? Harris Hill is working with a respected and impactful non-profit organisation seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead its IT service delivery and infrastructure function.

Location: London (with flexible working)

In this key role, you will oversee the smooth running of IT operations across a dynamic and mission-driven organisation. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and developing the IT infrastructure, managing third-party suppliers, and leading a small, dedicated support team to ensure a seamless IT experience across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, and cloud-based services.
• Lead the IT support function, ensuring high-quality, responsive, and proactive service to all users.
• Manage relationships with external IT service providers and ensure delivery against SLAs.
• Lead on IT compliance, security, and business continuity.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to IT strategy and support digital transformation projects.

About you:

• Proven experience in IT operations or infrastructure management, ideally in the non-profit or public sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud environments (especially Microsoft 365 and Azure), networking, and security.
• Confident in managing third-party suppliers and contracts.
• A collaborative and supportive leader with excellent communication skills.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and strengthen IT delivery at an organisation making a meaningful difference. If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine technical leadership with purpose-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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.

These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context

Role overview.

Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.

Contractors can be based outside the UK 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
• Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• Ideally professional/ fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Portugese
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Resilience and adaptability

​ Personal attributes:

• At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills

Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients. 

Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities. 

Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;

Internal development 
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
 

Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply. 

“Without [Tramshed] youth theatre, I would never have won the Booker prize.” – Alumni and Ambassador Bernardine Evaristo

Tramshed Arts Ltd is a community arts charity in Southeast London. As Woolwich’s home of participation, we change perspectives and increase social cohesion, through offering creative spaces across generations of the local community. 

Job Purpose:

The Business Development Manager will play an integral role in growing our organisation and securing its future. You will develop authentic important relationships and partnerships to:

· Increase and diversify sustainable income streams, making the best use of our creative community space and talent.

· Foster connections with local businesses to attract corporate sponsorship and payroll giving.

· Research new opportunities for raising income such as events and training programmes.

You will be inspiring, ambitious, and unafraid to do things differently whilst embracing our core value of being a truly inclusive community space.

Benefits include  some hybrid working, friendly team, accessible working space, 6 complimentary tickets per season for you or your friends and family, Continued Professional Development plan.

For the full role specification please refer to the attached JD. 

 Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Volunteer Programme Manager to lead their Volunteer Leader department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and shape a team of over 300 volunteer tour leaders, while managing a small in-house team and playing a key role on the Senior Management Team.

Salary: Circa £55,000

Location: Hertfordshire (3 days office-based, 2 from home)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead volunteer recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
• Oversee volunteer training and ongoing development
• Manage a team of three staff and set departmental objectives
• Allocate leaders to tours, ensuring the right match of skills and availability
• Maintain strong volunteer engagement through effective communication and support
• Represent the department in crisis planning, operational meetings, and strategic forums
• Ensure all leader documentation, systems and resources are up to date and efficient

About You:

• Experienced in managing volunteers and/or volunteer programmes
• A confident people manager with great communication skills
• Strategic, well-organised and calm under pressure
• Ideally with a passion for walking, travel, or outdoor leadership

This is a key role in a values-driven organisation delivering enriching experiences across the UK. You’ll need a collaborative approach, a strong service mindset, and a genuine interest in people and community.

For more information please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Marketing Manager on a fixed term maternity cover contract, to play a part in helping bring LCM’s 5 year strategy to life. As part of their ambitious five-year strategy, they are aiming to double their core audience and extend their reach to new communities through a wide range of media channels. At the heart of this role is a desire to see more people engaged in sharing the gospel with those on the margins of society.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver engaging marketing and PR plans that raise awareness of LCM’s work and provide clear, inspiring routes for churches and individuals to get involved. From promoting impactful training events and conferences to supporting fundraising initiatives, you’ll play a central role in encouraging gospel-centred mission across the city.

You’ll work closely with teams across the charity, ensuring their resources and content are promoted effectively to the right audiences, whether that’s through Christian media, digital channels, or live events. With a keen eye for opportunity and a collaborative approach, you’ll help shape how LCM is seen, heard, and responded to by the wider Church.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least two years’ communications and/or marketing experience
• Experience in writing for publication
• Experience of tracking and analysing data
• Experience of communications with church or church based groups

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Job Description for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Hours: 40 hours pw (min 32 hours a week considered)

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site one day per week + occasional events)

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.

 

Are you passionate about making a difference through impactful marketing communications campaigns? Join us as a Marketing Campaigns Manager and lead Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, our flagship communications campaign for schools. You'll also work on a variety of engagement campaigns targeting both schools and B2B/corporate audiences.

 

This could be the perfect role for you if enjoy planning and delivering multichannel campaigns, creating tailored messaging and content for different audiences and working on a range of projects.

 

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

We are looking for an experienced marcomms professional to help us upscale our campaigns activity. From leading the national Tomorrow’s Engineers Week campaign and leveraging external awareness days to increasing audience engagement with our work, this is a varied role working across the marketing, communications, PR mix. Most of our campaigns are either targeted at teachers and careers leaders working in schools or at companies in engineering and technology who want to build the future talent pool.
 

In this role you’ll drive the design, planning and execution of strategic campaigns that resonate with our diverse audiences. You’ll create compelling content that promotes our activities across multiple channels, tracking and reporting on performance and engagement.
 

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a baseline of 2 days (or 40%) a week in our vibrant central London office overlooking The Thames. We also offer core hours of 10am to 4pm. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
 

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

 

Person specification

Essential skills/competencies

• Proven experience of planning and activating integrated marcomms campaigns that deliver high audience engagement
• Experience of supporting PR campaigns and press office activity
• Experience in creating digital marketing content
• A solid understanding and experience in digital communications
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to our mission and values
  
   

Education/level of experience

• This role would suit candidates with a few years of solid, multichannel campaigns experience, including some experience as the campaign lead
• A professional marketing or communications qualification is desirable but not essential for this role
• Experience with education, skills and/or careers related issues would be helpful but is not essential
  
   

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

 

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.

Applying for this role

Applications

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
 

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 1 July 2025

Interviews
 

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form. 
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 9 July 2025. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

First interviews will be held week commencing 14 July 2025.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

This role will be located at Battersea Old Windsor or Battersea London with regular travel to Old Windsor.

The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for leading a £4-5M project that will build a new Cattery facility at our Battersea Old Windsor site. The role will oversee all aspects of the project to ensure the capital project is completed on time, within budget and to the required standards and design. This will include working with colleagues in Animal Care, Infrastructure and Income Generation teams to ensure the project has appropriate funding, the design and build of the cattery meets Battersea’s strategic and operational requirements and that the operational impact of the construction is effectively managed to minimise the impact to dogs and cats across our centres during the works.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 2nd July 2025
Interview date(s): First stage interview will be on 15th July. There will be a second stage telephone interview, followed by an in-person interview at Old Windsor for those successful to this part of the process. Dates for these interviews are to be confirmed.

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.capital

 Are you a strategic leader interested in a new challenge where you lead services which transform lives of people experiencing homelessness?

Join St Mungo’s as a Service Director and play a key role in shaping and delivering outstanding housing and support services. Leading our North London Region and Care Services you’ll drive excellence across specialist services while fostering integration, efficiency, and innovation.

As part of the leadership team, you’ll champion client involvement, drive external relationships, and oversee specialist best-practice initiatives. Your strategic influence will shape St Mungo’s future, ensuring high-quality services, strong financial management, and an unwavering commitment to transforming lives.

In the role of Service Director responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Executive Director and other Service Directors to develop and enhance our services, ensuring residents receive tailored support to achieve their goals.
• Oversee housing management income and revenue streams, optimising rent collection and minimising voids.
• Lead the delivery of commissioned services, ensuring local teams work effectively and achieve impactful client outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, safeguarding, and health & safety, maintaining a culture of best practice.

In this role you will work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London, on site within your region, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

About you

We are looking for an innovative leader who is looking for a new challenge who can demonstrate dynamic problem-solving, adaptability and a forward thinking approach, who can drive change inclusively, delivering measurable improvements and results.

• Successfully leading substantial services for vulnerable people in supported housing, care, or similar environments.
• Proven success in engaging residents and shaping services, policy, and practice.
• Expertise in business/service development, with a track record of securing new opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of best practices in services for vulnerable adults, with a commitment to learning and improvement.
• Motivational leadership, driving a culture of best practice which ensures the safety and wellbeing of clients and staff.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this senior management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 2 July 2025

Assessment: We will be holding colleague panels on 16-17 July, and interviews on 6-7 August 2025

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

Great Pay and Other Benefits

Role Title: Supporter Contact Manager
Salary: £48,166 to £49,558
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent - Full Time

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering an exceptional supporter experience and shaping the way people engage with one of the UK’s most impactful international charities? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for a dynamic and compassionate Supporter Contact Manager to lead our dedicated contact centre team. This is your opportunity to drive excellence in supporter engagement, ensuring every interaction reflects our values of justice, dignity and empowerment.

This role sits at the heart of our fundraising operation, where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for managing a multi-channel team that handles everything from phone and email to SMS and social media, ensuring every supporter is heard, valued and inspired to remain part of our mission. As the leader of this team, you will ensure not only high-quality service delivery but also that each supporter touchpoint aligns with our “Every Supporter Matters” ethos and feminist leadership principles.

Your impact will be felt across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with teams in fundraising, digital, compliance, data and beyond—ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement across systems and processes. You’ll guide the development of performance frameworks, bring fresh ideas to enhance our contact strategy, and champion innovation through digital tools like webchat and WhatsApp. We’re looking for someone with a natural flair for leadership and a passion for service excellence. If you thrive on motivating teams, improving systems, managing complaints with empathy, and ensuring every supporter feels truly connected to our cause, then this is your chance to lead with purpose. At ActionAid, we don’t just respond to the world’s challenges—we work to transform them.

We are seeking someone with experience of leading a contact team or similar in a complex work environment, experience of a contact centre environment and associated systems and processes as well as  experience of contributing to an operations management team. An understanding of CRM and contact systems and ability to manage project change processes as well as a commitment to work in person from our London office 2 days a week.

Be part of something bigger. Apply to join ActionAid UK and lead the charge in how we connect with the people who make our mission possible.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. 

Additional information

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Brand and Content team as our Stories Lead. This is a permeant, hybrid, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.

The Brand and Content Team nurture and develop the Sense brand, putting it at the heart of everything we do and ensuring it is consistently represented throughout every touchpoint.  We are also responsible for creating engaging and stand out content for departments across the organisation, whilst also creating content to meet our own strategic goals. 

The successful candidate will be responsibile for maintaining and growing Sense’s storyteller portfolio, made up of disabled people and their families, volunteers, supporters and staff. It will play a leading role in ensuring that the most compelling stories feature across the charity’s media, campaigns, fundraising and wider comms initiatives, to increase engagement with our brand and help make our bold plans a reality. You will overseeing the stories database, leads on identifying and interviewing storytellers, gathers content to support Sense’s content strategy, writes up storyteller experiences and translates into external facing content, and establishes a pipeline of new stories according to organisational priorities. As well as encouraging best practice, identifying opportunities, and advising on stories use across the engagement department.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Sense’s stories database and play a leading role in ensuring the most compelling stories feature across our media, campaigns, fundraising and wider comms initiatives.
• Oversee the management of storyteller relationships at Sense, making sure that their needs are met and that they understand the role of the charity, how their story can support it and the impact of doing so - ensuring they have a positive experience throughout.
• Lead on conducting sensitive interviews with contributors, writing up their stories and updating the stories database.
• When required, translate storyteller experiences into meaningful and engaging written content across core formats, including blogs, social media posts and emails.   
• Capture additional content from storytellers that aligns with Sense’s content strategy, for example photography or short video pieces to camera.
• Collaborate with teams and build strong working relationships with colleagues in the Engagement department and across Sense to agree priorities, develop briefs and deliver story leads to deadline.   
• Co-ordinate story development across the engagement department. and be the first point of contact for storytellers when multi-media assets are being collected.
• Work with operational colleagues to identify and manage story leads – developing the skills and knowledge of this group to help facilitate this process.

Key skills and experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in media or communications related subjects.
• Strong understanding of what makes a good story to drive external engagement.
• Understanding of the core role of storytelling within the charity sector and how storytelling content enhances brand engagement.
• Understanding of ethical approach to gathering stories, informed consent, and data protection.
• Evidence of own continuing professional development.
• Experience working in a marketing, communications, media or content team.
• Demonstrable experience of sourcing, gathering and writing story content for both internal use and external communications.
• Experience conducting interviews with storytellers.
• Experience working with real-life stories in communications.
• Ability to gather, adapt and edit stories to engage and motivate different audiences.
• Strong writing skills for digital channels.
• Strong proofreading skills and a great eye for detail.
• Interviewing skills and the ability to get to the heart of a story. 

Experience of working in a fast-moving

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below

About Sense

At Sense we believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.

Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. 

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Events Manager. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters. 

The Events Manager will develop an events programme that delivers excellent supporter-care to all fundraisers and supporters taking part in an event or organising their own activities, maximising income from these fundraising streams. Harnessing current supporters and leading the growth of our existing network of community and event supporters is key to this role, with a focus on developing pro-active individuals, corporates and groups wanting to engage with and support events. The role will be hands on, focused on operational delivery, supporting crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable corporate income for Richard House.

This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A track record in managing and delivering fundraising events, including participant cultivation and stewardship. 
• Evidence of developing supporter-care processes to increase engagement. 
• Experience of the practical application of the Fundraising Regulator, Gift Aid and Data Protection legislation. 
• Experience working with volunteers would be beneficial. 

Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an ability to interact with prospects and partners at all levels will be key.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed. 

Closing date: 17 July 2025

Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.

London Youth Gateway is a sector leading service supporting 18-25 year-olds facing homelessness or rough sleeping across the capital. Our mission is to make sure young Londoners bounce back quickly and safely in times of crisis and to prevent or solve their homelessness for good. You will be playing a leading role in helping to shape the work of the partnership, its collaborative processes as well as its connections with each of the London local authorities.

This is a key role in our organisation, and we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in partnership and stakeholder engagement who knows how to get and keep people on board to meet mutual or differing needs. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and persuasive negotiator with an eye for detail. You will be able to facilitate multi-agency meetings and collaboration, hold responsibility for regular reporting to the commissioner, and contribute to our broader policy and influencing work. We have big ambitions for an organisation our size, so we are on the look-out for someone who can work at their own initiative, support our different teams, and is not afraid to get hand-on with administrative tasks, while tuning into partner priorities and sniffing out great opportunities to connect.

 

Hybrid - Farringdon, London/Home-based

Closing Date: 2 July 2025

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Save the Children UK is looking for a strategic and impact-driven Research, Impact and Evidence Senior Lead to join the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA).

This pivotal role will lead the HLA's research and evidence agenda, driving forward locally led humanitarian action by embedding high-quality, locally generated evidence into policy, practice, and learning. You will play a key role in positioning the HLA as a global thought leader, using insight and analysis to shape sectoral approaches and strengthen the impact of humanitarian capacity strengthening worldwide.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Function/Team:

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy's (HLA's) mission is to inspire a movement for locally led humanitarian action.  Our purpose is to work with local actors and organisations to provide tailored resilience and crisis response support that addresses their specific needs, focusing on nurturing and empowering local leaders, driving collective action through our networks, thought leadership & research and amplifying local expertise, creating opportunities for change and collaboration.   

About the role

As Research, Impact and Evidence Senior Lead, you will set the strategic direction & lead the research and evidence agenda in the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA), driving the localisation agenda and strategic objectives by championing the use of high-quality, locally generated evidence to inform policy and practice. You will be establishing mechanisms to demonstrate the impact of local leadership and collective action for a locally led response.

You will position the HLA as a global thought leader in humanitarian learning, leveraging robust research and evidence to advance locally led solutions, influence sectoral policies, and promote innovative practices. You will do so using research to produce insight into emerging and future trends within the sector from a capacity strengthening and learning perspective, shaping the HLA's strategic direction.

You will also strengthen the HLA's impact and evidence work at the portfolio level by enhancing systems and providing strategic technical support. This includes driving a culture of accountability and embedding robust evaluation practices into all HLA activities. You will be accountable for understanding and enhancing the HLA's results for learners, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring the organisation's work delivers impact against strategic objectives.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Set direction and lead the development and implementation of the HLA's Impact, Research, and Evidence strategy to align with MEAL Frameworks, strategic objectives, and sectoral trends.

• Represent the HLA in evidence-focused global forums to promote thought leadership on humanitarian learning, locally led response, and innovation.

• Oversee the development, optimisation and performance of data platforms, including but not limited to the CRM to streamline integration between current HLA platforms to unlock greater insights. 

• Develop and manage strategic research partnerships with donors, INGOs, local partners, networks, academia, and stakeholders to expand HLA's influence and impact.

• Drive the design and delivery of localised research and evidence products that address evidence gaps within the capacity-strengthening and leadership ecosystem.

• Enhance the understanding and uptake of HLA's portfolio and associated platforms by monitoring insights, impact, and performance.

• Develop robust data management systems to track and monitor insights and performance against organisational goals.

• Embed the HLA's Theory of Change and results framework into team operations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Advocate for locally led research in external forums, demonstrating the impact of HLA's capacity-strengthening efforts.

About you 

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

• Significant experience in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) within humanitarian or international development sectors and ability to work autonomously, setting direction for this area of work.

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in various research methodologies.

• Ability to design, implement, and improve MEAL systems, policies, and tools at various levels.

• Proven track record of leading and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects within timelines and budgets.

• Senior managerial experience with a focus on fostering inclusive, high-performing team environments.

• Strong collaborative skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and achieve shared objectives.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, adaptable to diverse audiences and cultural contexts.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.