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Global Influencing Lead
Permanent, Full time.
Location: The role can be based in any of our UK offices: Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington
Salary: £59,570 for Cardiff, Edinburgh, or Warrington. £64,454 for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of Policy and Influencing, the Global Influencing Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight of Christian Aid’s global advocacy work in global spaces to ensure advocacy achieves maximum impact.
The role fosters inclusive and collaborative leadership across diverse teams and geographies, ensuring advocacy is rooted in programme evidence, and theological reflection.
Collaborating with Programme and Partnership Leads, and working closely with partners and faith groups, the post-holder will develop joint strategies and manages global partnerships, including faith partnerships that strategically align.
The role will effectively manage Global and Pan African Policy and Advocacy Leads to coordinate, develop and deliver effective advocacy and matrix manage the Senior Gender Advisor. The role represents CA in global spaces and in global coalitions and acts as a media spokesperson.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Global Influencing Lead include:
- Provides strategic oversight for global advocacy in global spaces, to ensure advocacy is impactful, inclusive, and collaborative, rooted in evidence and theological reflection and aligns with organisational values and goals.
- Develops relevant relationships with key stakeholders within global institutions and collaborates on advocacy strategies and initiatives for greater impact.
- Leads on the development and management of strategic partnerships with global partners – including faith partners - including supporting the funding teams to seek additional funding to maximise impact and income.
- Leads on the development of global policy and advocacy positions and oversee their integration into external communications, programme strategies, and donor engagement.
- Leads the Global Influencing team, enabling the Global and Pan African Policy and Advocacy Leads to coordinate, develop and deliver effective advocacy in global spaces in collaboration with the rest of Christian Aid and with partners to promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge, to maximise impact; and supporting the Senior Theology Advisor to ensure that theological reflection underpins our programme, advocacy and supporter facing work.
- Represents Christian Aid in global spaces, including as a media spokesperson, ensuring messaging is meaningful, impactful and consistent, aligning to organisational values and goals.
- Oversees global advocacy budget to support with financial sustainability.
- Deputises for Head of Policy and Influencing, as needed.
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Degree level qualification in a relevant field.
- Substantial experience of leading and implementing advocacy strategies.
- Extensive experience of international networking, building alliances and coordinating initiatives and networks.
- Substantial experience of working in international faith networks.
- Substantial experience of representing an organisation at a senior level, and in communicating to to diverse and non-specialist audiences.
- Significant experience of planning, leading and managing complex cross-organisational projects.
- Highly developed ability to lobby effectively and successfully build relationships with key advocacy targets.
- Highly developed ability to analyse complex information, present that information, and frame arguments, in a simple way.
- Substantial line management experience and proven ability to lead diverse teams with inclusivity and respect, fostering collaboration including remote management.
- Experience in policy oversight and quality assurance
- Detailed understanding of international policy and advocacy processes, including in the UN system.
- Detailed understanding of ecosystems of faith actors at global and UK level.
- Detailed understanding of global poverty and international development trends and debates
- Highly developed verbal and written communications experience.
- Highly developed public speaking ability.
- Highly developed ability to deal sensitively and discreetly with people and information.
- Highly developed ability to devise, lead and implement advocacy strategies.
- Highly developed ability to work across cultural contexts with civil society and faith leaders from the global south.
- Highly developed ability to manage complex projects.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a key role in positioning Action for pulmonary Fibrosis as the leading voice in improving PF care. The postholder will take a leadership role within the Policy and Public Affairs team, providing strategic direction on our key policy priorities. Working with the Director of Policy, Research and Involvement, you will lead the development and implementation of policy initiatives that align with the organisation’s strategic priorities including OneVoiceILD, our movement to bring transformational systems change to how NHS services are delivered across the UK.
This is a highly visible position, working in collaboration with healthcare and allied health professionals, commissioners, researchers, voluntary sector partners and within the wider respiratory community. As a member of APF’s Organisation Leadership Group, the PPA Manager will collaborate to drive operational delivery of strategic priorities, coordinating cross-team activity, support organisational communication and culture, and review risks, procedures and operational performance.
Key Areas of the Role:
OneVoiceILD: Lead an effective OneVoiceILD movement, our vehicle for transformational systems change in the NHS.
Policy: Provide leadership on our policy priorities across all four nations of the UK.
Public affairs and influencing: Lead a strong programme that brings our policy and influencing priorities to life through targeted engagement with key stakeholders.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is one of two District Property Secretary roles in North West England Methodist District, who will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property. Using their knowledge of land and buildings, and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholders will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters
Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy
- Support with selling properties
- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation
- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities
Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary
Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation
Support the management of the consents process
- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants
- Provide support on the use of the online consents system
- Oversee the submission of annual returns
Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections
- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner
- Ensure action points are followed up
- Collate copies of returns
To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property
Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation
- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)
- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required
Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required
NWED covers the geographical areas of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: 35hrs per week, including some evening and weekend working
Location: Home-based, with some travelling required
Responsible to: District Secretary: Administration Compliance
Terms and Conditions
33 days (231hrs) annual leave entitlement per year, including public holidays.
There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be auto-enrolled. Lay employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to certain provisions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of up to three-month probationary period.
Opportunities for study and for training.
The North West England District is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, inclusion and equality, and promoting the welfare of the communities served. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks and be required to complete relevant training in the course of their probationary period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Director
We are seeking an experienced senior finance leader to drive financial strategy and sustainability across a national charity.
Position: Finance Director
Salary: £75,000 (£45,000 pro-rata)
Location: Flexible, 1 day in Doncaster but not essential
Hours: 21 per week (part time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 8am, 1st December 2025
About the Role
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for long term financial sustainability, robust controls and a strong commercial approach. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Directors to deliver the charity’s strategic ambitions and build a positive, collaborative culture.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead financial planning, reporting and strategic oversight for the organisation
• Provide expert advice to the Board, CEO and leadership team on all financial matters
• Strengthen commerciality and oversee development of a sustainable business model
• Lead programmes to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce financial risk
• Act as Company Secretary ensuring legal, regulatory and governance compliance
• Oversee risk management frameworks and insurance provision
• Build strong business partnering relationships, particularly with Operations
• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation
• Lead supplier relationships including banks, auditors, insurers and pension advisers
• Oversee major contracts, grant reporting and financial controls
• Provide leadership on property negotiations, contracts and legal matters related to finance
• Guide and monitor financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved
• Ensure all financial and legal obligations are met across the charity’s activities
About You
You will bring significant senior level finance experience along with credibility, clarity and the ability to influence at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector
• Strong understanding of financial strategy, business planning and risk management
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations
• Experience leading and developing a finance team
• Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting
• Skilled in building commercial models and driving long term sustainability
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of business partnering models and effective cross organisational working
Desirable:
• Company Secretary or governance qualification
• Experience leading finance transformations or major organisational change programmes
About the Organisation
The organisation is committed to improving environmental outcomes and supporting communities across the UK. Their work is driven by values including making a positive impact, working collaboratively, improving processes and striving for excellence. They are focused on long term sustainability, strong governance and delivering meaningful change.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partnering Director, Commercial Finance Director, Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Finance Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Project Worker – Mockingbird Programme
We are seeking a confident communicator and skilled relationship builder to support the delivery of the Mockingbird programme across the UK.
Salary: £32,480 to £37,555 plus London weighting if eligible
Location: Home based in East England or East London, with regular UK travel
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 4 December 2025
Interview date: 17 December 2025 (in London)
This role focuses on helping fostering services understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. You will make a real impact on the lives of foster families and children by supporting stronger, more resilient communities within fostering.
The role is home based, however applicants must live in the East England or East London area. Regular travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK will be required.
About the role
The Mockingbird programme is an evidence based model that creates sustainable foster care through the power of community. You will join a team of dedicated project workers who provide guidance, training and ongoing support to fostering services taking part in the programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing ongoing coaching, guidance and quality assurance to delivery partners across the UK
- Supporting training and learning, both online and in person
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Contributing to the development of training and quality assurance tools
- Supporting national programme events and activities
- Managing project administration, planning and reporting
About you
This role suits someone who is confident presenting, supporting others and managing a busy workload with competing deadlines. The work is varied, meaningful and directly linked to improving outcomes for foster families and young people.
We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate:
- Experience providing support, coaching or training to staff or customers
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism
- Confidence using online communication tools including Microsoft Teams
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Comfort with regular travel and occasional evening or weekend work when required
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
It would be an advantage if you have knowledge of foster care or children’s services, although this is not essential.
About the organisation
You will be part of a passionate UK wide team working to improve the experiences of foster families and young people. The organisation works collaboratively with local authority fostering services, independent fostering providers, foster carers and stakeholders across the sector, leading national change and delivering lasting impact.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Coordinator, Youth Services Project Worker, Training and Development Officer, Family Support Worker, Participation Worker, Practice Support Officer, Programme Coordinator.
CVs are not accepted for this role. If you would like to apply you will be redirected to our client’s site and asked to complete an application form and covering email outlining why this role interests you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Salary: £40,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Location: Remote (UK only) with 5 mandatory meetings per year
Closing date: Tuesday 25 November
Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% after probation), 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and discretionary festive shutdown
We are excited to be working with a charity that has been transforming lives for over 20 years by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to rural communities in Africa. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser to join a passionate team and play a key role in driving income to support life-changing projects.
As Corporate Fundraiser, you will take ownership of your fundraising portfolio, focusing on maximising income from corporate partnerships. You’ll build and manage relationships with businesses and individuals, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. This role is perfect for someone proactive, creative, and collaborative, who thrives in a small team and is motivated by making a tangible impact.
To be successful as Corporate Fundraiser, you will need:
- Proven track record of securing funds from new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £20,000
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- The ability to deliver engaging presentations and craft compelling proposals
- Financial acumen and experience interpreting budgets
- An organised, self-motivated, and adaptable approach
If you would like an informal discussion, please get in touch and quote reference 2759HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
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Our client supports children and young people up to the age of 25 when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and families when a baby or child dies or is dying. Alongside this direct support, the organisation provides high-quality training to professionals across health, education, emergency services, and the corporate and voluntary sectors. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for an interim Major Gifts & Special Events Fundraiser (4 days a week).
This integral role will provide essential short-term support across major donor stewardship and the delivery of high-profile fundraising events. The postholder will help maintain strong relationships with major supporters, ensure timely and personalised communication, and support the planning and delivery of two flagship events, along with other key fundraising activities.
Candidates will need proven experience in charity fundraising, preferably with major donors and high-value events, alongside strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. They must be confident working both independently and within a busy team, able to prioritise effectively, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at pace.
£33,000 pro rata
Fixed contract until 31 May 2026
Part time - 4 days a week
Remote with occasional visits to High Wycombe
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”
About the Role
We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire estate.
We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.
We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.
About You
You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.
Why Join Us?
· a competitive salary.
· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· monthly clinical supervision.
· pension contribution.
· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
How to Apply
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement .
Interviews are expected to take place on 19th December 2025
By applying for the any of the above roles, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice (see supporting documents)
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Family Support Worker - Greater Manchester
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Greater Manchester region
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), funded by Kentown Support as part of a developing programme delivering high quality wrap-around care and high-quality family support service as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Greater Manchester Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Greater Manchester Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
- Has experience of supporting the wellbeing of caring professionals, ideally with those in Christian ministry
- Is familiar with the Anglican diocesan structures and culture
- Is a strategic thinker with experience in partnership development
- Shares our vision to see flouishing clergy
This newly created role within St Luke's is supported by a generous grant from the Henry Smith Foundation to develop our wellbeing programmes over the next three years. The Associate Director will engage with dioceses and individual clergy as they explore and embed our wellbeing programmes.
The post holder will represent St Luke's and our Christian ethos within senior diocesan teams and help shape and deliver our strategic vision for flourishing clergy. This role will support the advancing clergy reflection programme and support dioceses, other networks and communities and Theological Educational Institutions in establishing wellbeing practices.
The role is home based with travel around the UK as required. There will be a requirement to be in London at least once a month for team meetings.
This role carries an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves representing and upholding the Christian ethos of St Luke’s in both internal leadership and external engagement.
Please see job pack for more information.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity available to join our successful Innovation team.
The mission of the Innovation team at Alzheimer’s Society is to become the leaders in developing and accelerating new solutions that will increase choices, improve quality of life, and revolutionise care and support for people living with dementia.
This means getting new products to market, fostering a culture of innovation around dementia, and addressing major system challenges to help people living with dementia, keeping people with this lived experience at the centre of every aspect of our work.
The Innovation team works across a variety of exciting activity, including contributing to the delivery of the multi-million pound Longitude Prize on dementia and leading Alzheimer’s Society Launchpad and Accelerator Programmes, designed to boost new dementia products and innovations to market, delivering help and hope to people living with dementia.
In the role of Innovation Portfolio Advisor you will support the Innovation Impact Investment Manager with the ongoing management and development of our innovation product portfolio. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with current and former Accelerator partners, reviewing business plans, supporting with negotiations and exploring mechanisms for a return on investment, developing and monitoring collaboration agreements whilst tracking the impact of our investments. You will support with product development, helping identify routes for commercialisation and scale in order to maximise and monitor the impact of the most exciting new products for people living with dementia.
You will work alongside a team of Senior Innovators, each of whom will be accountable for their respective programmes of work.
About you
We are looking for a creative, passionate and solution-driven individual to support the management of our innovation product portfolio with ambition and experience of accelerating products to market for maximum impact and benefit to people affected by dementia.
Ideally you will:
- Be confident in communicating, influencing, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Have an attention for detail, be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and high performing team.
- Be entrepreneurial and commercially minded with experience of working in an innovative environment.
- Have experience of maintaining a portfolio of products/programme of activity.
- Have experience of identifying routes to market for products and an understanding of the opportunities/challenges associated with product commercialisation and scaling.
- Have an understanding and experience of investment strategies and models for generating a return on investment.
- Have experience of reviewing progress of partnerships, managing project plans, budgets and monitoring of contractual requirements.
- Have experience of developing impact metrics and the ability to produce impact investment reports.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
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Friendship, an NGO based in Bangladesh, is a social purpose organisation of over 8,000 people, giving direct services to more than 7.5 million of the poorest people annually. It has delivered over 24 million healthcare services and 8.3 million days’ worth of emergency food support, and gives over 80,000 people daily access to safe drinking water in coastal areas. Friendship was recently awarded the prestigious 2025 Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William, in the “Fix Our Climate” category.
Friendship International UK was established as a CIO in 2020, having previously been active as a Trust since 2010. Its objectives include the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education as well as the prevention and relief of sickness and the advancement and preservation of health.
Job overview
Remuneration: day rate £250-350 for 8 hours depending on experience, anticipated 4-5 days per month.
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees, on a day-to-day basis through the Head of Partnership Development who is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Contract: The initial contract is for 6 months with potential extension up to 2 years on meeting key fundraising targets.
Anticipated start date: January 5th, 2026
Location: Generally working remotely (from home), with occasional in-person meetings, normally in and around the City of London.
Role description
The Fundraising/Partnership Development Officer will
· Manage the development and implementation of Friendship’s fundraising, partnership development, and partnership management activities in the UK
· Build a fundraising strategy that incorporates a range of activities and income streams, together with the Friendship International UK Board
· Develop a concrete action plan and core indicators or targets for fundraising in the UK on quarterly basis, which is to be presented to the Friendship International UK Board.
· Foster relationships with supporters, groups and organisations that fund or have the potential to fund Friendship International UK and be the first point of contact,
· Update the UK section of Friendship’s website with information related to fundraising and other information
· Manage social media platforms with information relating to fundraising activity
· Contribute to the work of the Friendship International UK Board, reporting to the Board and attending meetings as needed
· Maintain coordination with Friendship in Bangladesh for the development and finalization of documents, budgets, reports, etc. for submitting to existing and potential donors and partners.
Person specification
Essential
· Have good experience working with CSR funds, grant-making trusts, institutional funders based in the UK, and foundations and high net worth individuals.
· Demonstrate initiative and positive ROI in generating funds.
· Be able to follow up fundraising opportunities independently.
· Be able to follow up, finalize, and submit donor required narrative and financial reports, in close collaboration with the team in Bangladesh.
· Be friendly and personable and able to build strong working relationships with a range of people, including the team in Bangladesh.
· Be reliable, organised and efficient, capable of multi-tasking and reacting to changing priorities.
· Have good communication and writing skills.
· Be located within commuting distance of the City of London; willing and able to travel for occasional meetings and events.
Desirable/Useful
· Experience working with website administration
· Experience in producing social media content
· Experience in the income generation / development sector.
· Experience in the charity sector.
· Experience in running crowdfunding campaign online targeting UK market.
Application process
Application deadline: 9.00 am on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.
Interviews: either Tuesday December 2nd or Thursday, December 4th (by video link). A subsequent interview will be held in person in the City of London).
To apply: Please upload your CV and covering letter as pdf files (max. two A4 pages each). In the covering letter, please describe why you would like to work with us as our Fundraising Officer and how you meet each of the qualities listed in the Person Specification in the attached document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
The Hummingbird Pollinator is a strategic and external-facing leader who combines vision with agility, precision with creativity. They will guide Canopy’s Philanthropic Partnerships team in cultivating high-value relationships, securing transformational funding, and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
As part of Canopy’s leadership team, the Hummingbird Pollinator will serve as a trusted advisor on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and organizational sustainability — ensuring every partnership fuels our mission and amplifies Canopy’s impact on the world’s forests and climate.
The Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Philanthropic Vision
- Develop and execute Canopy’s 5-year philanthropic strategy, aligning major gifts, institutional partnerships, and stewardship with Canopy’s bold goals.
- Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, ensuring forecasting and pipeline accuracy.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate storytelling, communications, and immersive engagement into all donor interactions.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor the Development Director and Donor Engagement Specialist.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
- Partner with Grants, Research, and Analytics colleagues to ensure seamless execution and reporting.
Donor Engagement & Relationship Building
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and institutional partnerships.
- Lead high-impact donor experiences that inspire connection and long-term commitment.
- Represent Canopy externally as a trusted, strategic ambassador to our philanthropic partners.
Philanthropic Culture & Collaboration
- Champion a culture of philanthropy across Canopy — helping all teams understand and celebrate the power of donor partnerships.
- Equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful donor storytelling.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure that philanthropic principles are integrated into all strategic planning and communications.
About Canopy
At Canopy, we partner with the world’s largest brands and innovators to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate. We’re a not-for-profit that makes the impossible happen — building market solutions to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests standing and scale Next Gen alternatives that change supply chains forever.
Why Join Canopy
This is a rare moment to join a movement on the rise. With a transformational foundation in place and a clear path toward long-term sustainability, the Hummingbird Pollinator will help shape the next era of Canopy’s philanthropic growth.
You’ll join a globally distributed team of innovators and advocates, united by the belief that bold collaboration can protect the planet’s most vital forests — and transform industries along the way.
About You
You are agile, curious, and creative. You see patterns others miss, forge connections that spark growth, and thrive in dynamic environments. You’re both strategic and relational, bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to every interaction.
You bring:
- 10+ years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or institutional philanthropy, including leadership experience.
- A record of securing transformative gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.
- Experience leading and mentoring collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence.
- Creativity, curiosity, and a “Yes AND…” mindset.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills that inspire confidence.
- Resilience, adaptability, and humour.
- Passion for environmental impact, conservation, or systems change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Public Affairs Officer (Built Environment Futures Assembly)
Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent
Remote place of work
Salary circa £35,000 pa plus benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in the University’s public affairs and stakeholder engagement work, helping to shape the built environment and higher education sector through effective engagement, education and collaboration.
As the Public Affairs Officer, you will assist in planning and coordinating engagement activities and events, to support the delivery of our influencing strategy. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) – a newly established initiative seeking to support future skills in the built environment. You will be integral in engaging with stakeholders and enabling collaboration, making a meaningful contribution to creating a better built environment.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Support the delivery of the University’s public affairs and influencing activities, including coordination of the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA)
- Plan and deliver engagement activities and events that showcase our expertise, promote collaboration, and contribute to positive sector change
- Provide related public affairs expertise and advice across the University, participating in cross-organisational events and initiatives to align efforts and share insights
Our main requirements:
- Degree level qualification
- Experience in supporting policy, public affairs, or influencing activities within an organisation
- Experience in supporting or co-ordinating events, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activities
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit the work for us > current vacancies page of our website.
Vacancy closes on Monday 24 November 2025 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Philanthropy Manager
Welcome to Population Matters
We are an environmental charity, and we believe all populations matter. We are all interconnected and all species rely on each other, yet no one is talking about the impact the growing human population is having on the planet.
Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.
We conduct evidence-based research, build networks of powerful advocates, work with global partners, and support female leadership and male allyship to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
Are you passionate about our cause?
We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager with the experience, gravitas and growth-mindset to deliver our objectives. This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to shape the philanthropy programme and develop donor-centric experiences, proposals and feedback.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a CV (no more than three A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th November. We will inform successful first round candidates by 5pm on Friday 28th November and we will hold first interviews on Thursday 4th December via Teams. We will hold second interviews in person, in London, on Monday 15th December.
Please refer to the attached EDI statement for further information.
Note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw this job advert before the published expiry date.
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