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At Cruse, we have recently launched our new strategy, setting out our charity’s plans to grow our income and build on our expertise and unique position in the sector. We provide expert bereavement and grief information and support, and our charity has been supporting people for over 65 years. We support adults, children and young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, through our national services, 84 local branches and online information about grief and bereavement.

You will lead the Community Fundraising and Individual Giving team to inspire support and donations from groups, organisations and individuals in local communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will oversee a range of activity across the Community fundraising team and manage a portfolio of relationships including Fundraising Champions (volunteers in branches) and key donors and supporters. You will review, inform and deliver activity to secure individual giving income and promote gifts in Wills, building our income from individuals including those who have received support from Cruse.

As part of the Income and Marketing/Communications Management Team, you will help shape plans to grow our income, raise awareness and increase engagement from volunteers and donors. Working with key colleagues in Services, Volunteering and Finance, and key volunteers, you will build our approach to Community and Individual Giving.

Timeline:

Closing date: 6th August 2025

Interviews: w/c 18th August 2025

NB We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The selection process will involve two stages. First interview will be by video call. Second interview is planned to be via video call, but we reserve the right for an in-person meeting.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the interview, please don’t hesitate to let us know—we’ll be happy to accommodate.

This role will provide administrative support across our political influencing, campaigning, and communications work. You will be joining a fast-paced and values-driven team working to amplify the voices of disabled people in politics and public life.

You will support the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns by managing key team processes, ensuring deadlines are met, and helping coordinate our campaign planning and influencing work behind the scenes.

You do not need experience in policy or politics to apply – but an interest in public affairs and a curiosity to learn will go a long way. You will need to be experienced in, or willing to learn about, the barriers disabled people face in transport and street space.

This role is open to disabled applicants only.

Please note – This role has a genuine occupational requirement of lived experience of disability. This explicitly includes those of us who are Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill, have a mental health condition, have age-related impairments, and people with both visible and non-visible impairments. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be shortlisted for an interview.

What happens next?

The deadline for applications is: 4 August 2025

Interviews will take place online on: 18, 25, 26 August 2025

You will be contacted by email about the outcome of your application. If you are offered an interview, you will receive at least 5 days’ notice. Interview questions will also be sent at least 5 days in advance.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to receive the documents in alternative formats, please visit our website for contact details. 

This is a new role within our Communications and Engagement team, with responsibility for helping share our message that disabled people should be able to make the journeys that we want, with confidence, ease and dignity.

Transport for All’s communications are key to our work. We are a small but mighty charity. Each year we speak to hundreds of journalists, reach thousands of people through our website, and engage with hundreds of thousands of people through our social media feeds.

Our highly successful newsletter reaches disabled people, the transport industry, and decision makers. Our award-winning campaigns team creates compelling narratives that challenge and change systems.

Over the last few years our reach and membership has grown in size and profile. This role will support a continuation of that growth, producing engaging content that connects with people, attracting new members and supporters, ensuring people can access our advice services, and helping us achieve justice in society – where disabled people’s voices are amplified, and our message is heard and acted upon.

This role is open to disabled applicants only.

Please note – This role has a genuine occupational requirement of lived experience of disability. This explicitly includes those of us who are Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill, have a mental health condition, have age-related impairments, and people with both visible and non-visible impairments. If you do not meet this requirement, and state this in your application, you will not be shortlisted for interview.

What happens next?

The deadline for applications is 4 August, 9am

Interviews will take place online on 13 and 14 August

For an informal discussion about the role, or to receive the documents in alternative formats, please visit our website for contact details. 

GUCE Project Manager Role

Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to  take control of their own energy supplies.  Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all.  We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.

We are seeking a Project Manager for two days a week, to help develop the opportunities that are forthcoming. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in project management to join our small but expanding team. The Project Manager for Community Energy will be responsible for converting opportunities for local renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects into reality. They will take projects from concept, through funding and construction to management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver new potential projects, such as opportunities with Watford industrial units:

  • Work with technical specialists to assess the energy needs of the community, including energy demand, infrastructure, and renewable energy potential (solar, wind, biomass, etc.).

  • Identify and engage stakeholders (local authorities, local organisations, energy providers, and residents).

• For new and existing projects: 

  • Develop and monitor an overall plan to realise projects including timelines, budgets, resources and risk management strategies in conjunction with the Development Officer / Project teams.

  • Manage share offers.

  • Communication with potential local investors.

  • Manage paperwork.

  • Ensure the projects are realised rather than remaining just good ideas.

  • Work with others to manage cross-functional teams, including installers, contractors, and local community leaders.

  • Coordinate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and partners to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

  • Foster a collaborative environment with all project team members.

  • Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all costs are tracked, controlled, and aligned with available funding.

  • Work in partnership with the installer to oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for the project.

  • Track the progress of energy projects against objectives, milestones, and KPIs (key performance indicators).

  • Regularly report to stakeholders, funding agencies, and community members on project status and outcomes in collaboration with Project teams and Comms.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, and motivation.

• Project Management: Strong skills in planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.

• Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy projects.

• Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Commitment or interest in sustainability.

Desirable:

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

• Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant policies, regulations, and funding mechanisms in the energy sector.

Experience: 

Experience in community engagement and project management is key, with that in renewable energy projects desirable.

In this role, the project manager serves as a bridge between technical experts, local communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring that energy solutions are not only sustainable and innovative but also beneficial and accessible to all involved.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £19,000 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.

Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.

Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.

You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.

Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.

There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides.

Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.

Reporting to: John Bell, Chair

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal Opportunities

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job.

Closing date:

19.8.2025 by 23:30

If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the address on the GUCE website.

Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project 

Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.  

GUCE Communications Manager Role

Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies.  Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all.  We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for local communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.

We are seeking a Communications Manager for one day per week. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join our small but expanding team. We are looking to extend reach, build our network and develop a stronger online presence across our different project areas.

The role will include the development and execution of a Communications and Marketing Strategy for the organisation.  Alongside the strategic planning of our comms work, the role will also include creating materials and content for campaigns to engage members of the public, potential partners, funders and investors.

As our Communications Manager you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a Communications and Marketing Strategy, to build GUCE's brand, support existing project events, hiring, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives.

• Assisting the Development Officer and PM in communications to stakeholders and the public for projects, using the REGEN guide as the basis.

• Ensuring a steady flow of social media content that supports our projects and campaigns, on various platforms; mainly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Creating and sharing engaging content, including text images and videos that promote GUCE and its key values. This may include attending in-person events on occasion to capture content.

• Ensuring that the social media strategy aligns with GUCE goals and values 

• Being aware of current social media trends and evaluating how GUCE can best participate

• Monitoring client engagement and interacting with clients and local groups on social media posts and platforms

• Creating on and offline materials, including blogs, leaflets, explainers, case studies, and FAQs to support our community engagement and fundraising work

• Working with the rest of the team to create materials that support the development of local Community Energy initiatives

• Undertaking website updates

• Producing a quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp, including news and gathering images from the wider team

• Setting up and running events and online meetings in various formats

• Providing regular written and verbal updates to the Board and other team members

• Advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption within the community.

Skills & Experience

Required

• You will have worked in an environment where you have developed a good command of communications/campaign management.

• Proven experience of delivering successful social media campaigns.

• Strong creative mindset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and knowledge of multiple online marketing channels and scheduling platforms such as  Meta Business Suite.

• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, combining professionalism and warmth.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to initiate conversations with various stakeholders, work as part of a team, and develop collaborations and partnerships.

• A commitment or interest in sustainability.

• A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, sustainable development, and community engagement.

• Experience with the Monday platform.

• Experience of persuading, influencing and negotiating successfully with a range of stakeholders and an understanding of how to engage with a range of diverse audiences.

• Understanding of social media analytics, SEO and Google analytics for impact measurement.

• Photography skills.

• Videography/Video editing skills for social media.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Pro-rated salary for 1 day per week, £7,000 to £9,500 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.

Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours). The working hours can be flexible.

Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.

You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.

Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.

There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides

Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.

Reporting to: John Bell, Chair

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal opportunities 

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate.

We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job.

Closing date:

19.8.2025 by 23:30

If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please get in touch via the email address on the GUCE website.

Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project 

Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.  

GUCE Programme Lead Role

Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy.  Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all.  We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for  communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.

We are seeking a Programme Lead for two days a week to manage the day-to-day running of the team and organisation and keep us on track as we navigate an exciting time of growth and development - supporting us to fulfil our overall objectives. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a person to take on a key role in GUCE’s  small but expanding team. The Programme Lead will be responsible creating a structure and policies for GUCE to grow and hit our mission.

As our Programme Lead you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Forecasting finances for GUCE as a whole.

• Report to funders.

• Maintaining a new CRM (Monday) and working with other team members, subcontractors and Board Directors to ensure it’s complete and accurate. 

• Creating and maintaining policies on training, HR, delegated authorities.

• Managing payroll.

• Recruiting new staff and volunteers.

• Coordinating and onboarding volunteers and new staff members or contractors, including overseeing the volunteer journey from ad-hoc conversations to participation e.g. joining the Board or progressing to become a paid member of staff..

• Maintaining, recording, and reporting the metrics and finances for the Community Energy People project.

• Line management of other staff members.

• Framework for connecting and working with sub-groups, e.g. EcoBerko and Watford.

• Updating and maintaining the Business Plan.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, motivation and a willingness to get stuck in and help others.

• People Management: Excellent ability to understand people and their different ways of working, while holding them to account for their responsibilities and performance as part of the team.

• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.

• Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

• Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Attention to detail: Take pride in making sure all of the i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed.

• Commitment or interest in sustainability.

• Teachable. 

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £20,000 per annum (£34,000 to £51,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.

Hours: Average 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.

Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.

You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.  Reasonable travel expenses will be covered and the job holder would be expected to provide their own method of travel.

Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the option to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.

There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides

Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.

Reporting to: John Bell, Chair

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal Opportunities

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. 

We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job.

Closing date:

19.8.2025 by 23:30

If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the GUCE website.

Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project 

Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.  

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting British horseracing’s current and retired workforce.

It’s an exciting time to be joining the organisation; our charity has never been more needed by the industry.

You will be offered; a competitive salary, employer pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, income protection insurance, life assurance, tickets to almost all race meetings at Jockey Club Racecourses, twice-yearly two-day staff training and team building events along with a range of other employee wellbeing initiatives.

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

You will need to be highly motivated and flexible with excellent listening and interpersonal skills, an understanding of professional boundaries and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience of working with and supporting people, alongside an understanding of confidentiality and data protection is desirable, although training will be provided. Knowledge and experience of the thoroughbred horseracing and breeding industries is desirable.

We are a close-knit and supportive team, and we need a strong team player who can get involved and promote the ethos of the charity, offer impartial information, advice, guidance and support to all those connected to the industry.

The successful candidate will be expected to based/work from Cumbria or the Scottish borders travel across the region will be required, for which you will need to use your own car. A mileage allowance will be paid. This is a part time post.

Please note, as this post will involve direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this vacancy is the 1st August 2025.

Salary: £29,069 (pro rata)

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

- All unspent convictions and conditional clauses

- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
This is an exciting time to join a growing Individual Giving team at the Trust, as part of our new five-year fundraising strategy. The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in developing and delivering the Individual Giving programme in order to support the CF community through raising income to fund our wide-ranging work. 
 
You will be responsible for raising unrestricted income from individuals, employing a range of direct marketing techniques and fundraising products to recruit, engage and retain supporters. This is a hands-on role with plenty of potential to design and input your own approaches, activities and stewardship to achieve income growth; and create insight-led targeting and effective and engaging cases for support to bring to life the varied work of the Trust and inspire supporter loyalty and long-term support. 
 
To be the right candidate, you will:

• Be able to manage multiple fundraising campaigns 
• Put the supporter at the heart of our communications
• Enjoy using ideas and data to help raise more money in effective and creative ways
• Have experience of planning and monitoring budgets and schedules

 
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12:00pm on Monday 4 August 2025
 
Interviews expected week commencing 11 August 2025
 
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.
 
No agencies please
 
For more information about the role and how to apply:

For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
 
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities. 
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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Looking to use your grant writing skills to drive real, measurable change? Join SOS!SEN and help secure the funding that empowers thousands of families navigating the SEND system.

SOS!SEN is hiring a Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time) to lead income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role in a small but rapidly growing charity, where your work directly translates into legal advice, support and empowerment for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

• Job title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
• Salary: £35,000-38,000 FTE
• Location: Remote first, with roughly quarterly visits to Surrey office/London
• Working pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week
• Contract: Permanent

Why this role matters
Last year, SOS!SEN supported over 4,000 families – up from fewer than 1,000 just two years ago. Demand for our free legal advice, training and SEND helplines is rising fast, and robust trust funding is crucial to sustain and grow that impact.

You’ll join us at a time of real momentum. With our first CEO in place, a clear growth strategy, and a compelling case for support, we’re looking for a fundraiser who can help shape the future of our income generation.

What you’ll be doing

• Researching, identifying and applying to relevant trusts and foundations
• Writing clear, persuasive proposals aligned with our mission and 2025–26 strategy
• Managing funder reporting and stewardship to build long-term relationships
• Working directly with the CEO to shape and implement our fundraising plans
• Playing a key role in delivering organisational growth and impact

We’re looking for someone who

• Has secured significant trust and foundation income, ideally in the £10k range
• Writes clearly and persuasively, with a sharp understanding of impact and narrative
• Is organised, motivated and comfortable working independently in a small team
• Understands and cares about tackling systemic inequality in the SEND system
• Wants their fundraising to directly change the lives of children and families

Why join SOS!SEN

• You’ll have real ownership and autonomy in your area
• We offer flexible working and a values-driven culture that puts people first
• Your fundraising will go directly towards front-line support for families navigating an unfair and exhausting system
• You'll work alongside passionate, expert advocates and legal minds fighting for children’s rights

Apply now to turn your trust fundraising skills into urgent impact. Help us make sure no child is left behind simply because their family can’t afford to fight for their rights.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Home based
Department: Business Development
Salary: £40,000 - £44,500 pro rata (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 (minimum 15 hours p/w)
Job Type: Full time or Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
An opportunity has become available to support income generation across AoC, with a particular focus on sport and physical activity, as Business Development Manager. This role is available as a fixed term contract, and is offered at an exciting time as new strategies are implemented.
 
Working within the central Business Development Team, who contribute to the delivery of AoC’s strategic objectives and support our members to deliver excellent outcomes for students, the role is responsible for delivering a coherent approach to income generation for funded projects, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships.
 
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator who has financial acumen and strong negation skills. Experience of managing stakeholders and leveraging these relationships to maximise funding opportunities is required, along with experience of sourcing and securing funded project work from a range of funding bodies and charitable trusts.
 
AoC has a culture of high performance and commitment and we expect and get a lot from our staff. We offer trust and autonomy in a highly flexible working environment with a great package of rewards that includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible pension scheme, opportunities for professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications. We also know that our passion for the further education sector, and our focus on enabling colleges to help people realise their talents and ambitions, act as a great motivator for working at AoC.
 
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) or Part Time (negotiable but a minimum of 15 hours/ 2 days per week is required)
 
How to Apply
 
If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.
 
Your application must be submitted and received by 5pm on 11 August 2025.
Interviews: W/C 18 August 2025, online
 
Please note, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a short interview task, that will be emailed out to them in W/C 18 July 2025.
 
AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
 
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.
 
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Finance Business Partner (Part Time)
Reference: JUL20254982
Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy SG19 – Hybrid + Travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £47,313.00 - £50,309.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 Days Annual Leave

The RSPB is one of the UK’s most respected conservation charities for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There’s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places.

We are looking for a part time qualified accountant to join our Financial Planning and Reporting team, as Finance Business Partners, supporting our Digital Technology and Communications directorate.

As a Finance Business Partner you will work proactively with senior colleagues to provide an added-value service of financial support to our Directorates. In addition to a strong management accounting background, you will understand the difference that can be made through strong business partnering relationships and be confident in building those relationships. You will gain the respect and confidence of the colleagues you support through strong communication skills (written and oral) and your ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans. You will add value through gaining an intimate understanding of the Directorate that you partner, together with contributing to business performance and the requirements of the finance function with the charity's need.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical knowledge and a desire to progress in your profession. We will want the successful candidate to influence change and use their skill set to further drive the organisation's objectives forward. You will also be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines, and interacting with people at all levels within the RSPB.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Sound knowledge of technical accounting legislation
• Ability to act as a critical-friend to senior management balancing challenge and support. Develop effective working relationships that influence and challenge senior management teams, so that the role of the Finance Business Partner is an integral and valued part of the organisation.
• Ability to influence decision makers through sound logic, diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Ability to evaluate incomplete and complex financial information, to develop and consider a range of possible options and make a judgement as to the recommended course of action.
• Ability to convey appropriate financial messages to various audiences.
• Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to ascertain financial trends and calculate the impact of them on the organisation under various scenarios.
• Working in cross-functional teams to provide transformational advice on new initiatives, investment appraisals/organisational restructures/matters of risk and control in order to support effective decision making.
• Build capability and knowledge in managers so that they can effectively manage their budgets through effective financial information, support and advice.
• Identify financial risks and work in collaboration with managers to design effective mitigation strategies.
• Identify, research, design, gain approval and successfully implement new Finance initiatives and ideas for change based on business analytics and expert knowledge of client areas.
• Work with the Finance Management Team and contribute to the development of the wider Finance Department Strategy to make the service best in class.
• Working with the all finance teams, ensuring the highest level of customer service and procedures are continuously reviewed so that the service is business focused in the delivery of objectives

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of forecasting and planning in a dynamic environment
• Experience of delivering transformation change
• Delivery of coaching and training of financial matters to non financial colleagues
• Experience of annual accounts preparation
• Knowledge of charity finance matters

Please note: The role is a hybrid position that will require travel in the UK including to the UKHQ Finance Department in Sandy, Bedfordshire, and to attend meetings in the support of your directorate.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 4th August 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form with cover letter. Please use the cover letter section to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connector 
Post no: 644 
Working area: Ampthill, Biggleswade and surrounding areas
Contract type: Permanent 
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£20,043.24per annum, actual) 
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

Service Delivery

• Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
• To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
• Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
• Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
• Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
• Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
• Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Thursday 7th August 2025
Interview date: TBC 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply 
Start date: ASAP

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.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Health Care Assistant 

Location Tring - Rennie Grove Peace Hertfordshire Locality 

Hours: Full time or Part time 
Location: In the community within the Rennie Grove Peace Locality – Hertfordshire Area (Tring, Harpenden, St Albans, Watford and surrounding areas)
Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 7th August at 12 noon
Interview date: Rolling interviews

- The role of RPCS Health Care Assistant is in place to provide end of life care to patients in their own homes in the final weeks of life. 

- We are looking for caring staff who could provide personal care to patients in their last weeks of life. 

- If you think this is you then we can offer a variety of shift patterns to suit you, working across a 7 day week. 

- Your normal hours of work will be a varied shift pattern (between 7am-11pm) on a rota basis from Sunday to Saturday. 

- You will be visiting patients living in your local area, who wish to be cared for in their own home. 

- You will provide support with washing, dressing, nutrition, and skin care. 

- During your visit you will spend time talking to patients and their relatives, using your skills to ascertain the best possible care for the individual. 

- Visits are mainly provided by two carers, but there are times when you will visit alone, so you must have access to your own car. 

- Experience is not essential as training will be given but ideally you will have had some experience of prior caring i.e. for a dying relative, childcare etc. 

Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer. 

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for the role, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

If successful, you’ll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme. 

Our commitment to Equality and Diversity

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too

Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.

Job Summary

The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.

How to apply: 

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August 

• Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August 

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week 

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home 

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take ad-vantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Employee eye-care scheme 

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles 

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation 

• Organisation wide away days 

• Thorough induction and training 

• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups un-derrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.