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We are looking for a hands on Head of Philanthropy to lead on trusts and foundations and major donor income for a small, innovative health charity.
This is a remote role within the UK, with monthly travel to London and/or Leeds.
The Charity
A creative, innovative health charity that has grown from strength to strength, offering fantastic benefits, including flexible working, generous life assurance and pension scheme, and a committed learning and development budget for each staff member.
The Role
You will join the SMT to work alogisde various stakeholders to deliver the philanthropy income stream with a focus on Trust and Major Donor giving.
Your first 6 months:
Familiarise yourself with the fundraising strategy and your role in operationalising it.
Continue to submit applications to deliver against the 2025/26 pipeline which include small, medium and larger trust funders.
Send out stewardship communications to past and current funders.
Support major donor communications.
In your first 12 months :
When you are more established in the team and your work, you will aim to scale your success, continuing to deliver the annual income target, whilst making the case for team expansion in line with the Fundraising Strategy.
Lead the Fundraising Committee, lead major donor programme develoment and delivery.
Develop case for the recruitment of an additional UK fundraising team member (e.g. Trusts Fundraiser)
Work with the internal team to understand our plans to move into the US market
The Candidate
A creative, hands on fundraiser, happy to lead the startegic and donor facing aspects of high value fundirasing.
A demonstrable track record of securing significant gifts from a range of trusts and foundations.
An ability to write and submit a regular stream of applications.
Experience of researching and writing high-quality, well-structured and persuasive communication materials, and delivering convincing verbal presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in working with major donors/high net worth individuals, ideally of setting up an income stream to support high net worth giving.
An understanding of funders needs, and how to meet these needs through thorough and relevant research, and creating compelling applications for support.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but, we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
POST
Finance and Operations Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Overseeing Operations at every level of the organisation, with line management responsibility for some of the team, Project and Workstream Coordinators (approximately 5 direct reports) plus some external consultants and contractors.
SALARY & HOURS OF WORK
Part Time – 4 days a week (30 hours)
Salary: Gross £40,000 pro rata £32,000
Term - Permanent
Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays Pro Rata
Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM
LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER
The post holder will be predominantly remote working but will be required to attend the head office and drop-in in Manchester, drop-in spaces in Glasgow and London, and support staff members nationally. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and some work outside of office hours. All equipment required for remote working will be provided and costs for travel will be covered.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our charity. The NUM CEO develops the overall vision of the organisation, while the Operations Manager is responsible to carry out the vision.
To be successful in this role, you should have experience as a manager in a position of public trust, have excellent financial, organisational, and communications skills, as well as being a problem-solver with work experience in high-pressure work environments. The Finance and Operations Manager must be versatile in their understanding of the larger vision and as well as the fine details and tactics needed to achieve NUM's goals.
The successful candidate will work in an agile manner to ensure the charity continues to be proactive and innovative, while also being responsive to the changing landscape within the sector and the international sex worker rights and safety movement. As part of supporting the operations of NUM, the successful candidate will provide resources, information and support to NUM Managers and Coordinators across diverse projects, workstreams and teams, to achieve aspects of the organisation’s mandate of 'ending all forms of violence against sex workers' and eliminating the conditions that lead to poverty and survival sex work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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At least 3 years' work experience as a Manager, Project or Programme Manager or similar role that requires oversight of a whole system, business, operation or organisation Experience leading remote or hybrid teams is desired. This includes time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, lead team meetings and support members to manage resources, timelines and project budgets, etc.
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At least two years’ experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as in financial management, with a demonstrated ability to co-develop budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting as well as oversee banking activities and work with accountants and Trustees to ensure NUM’s financial health.
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Knowledge of the charity sector, the day-to-day running of a charity, business or similar organisation, and familiarity with the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.
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Excellent leadership and delegation skills and experience.
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Ability to support and execute on elements of NUM's policies and strategic plan.
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Experience and training in Safeguarding and the ability to integrate appropriate safeguarding into all aspects of NUM services.
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Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience.
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Excellent IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems, applications and digital platforms and services, particularly Google Workplace, QuickBooks, the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Slack, Trello, and other project management programs and tools.
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Experience in Human Resource Management and monitoring performance across diverse teams.
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Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage in knowledge translation within NUM and with external partners, funders and other stakeholders.
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A demonstrated ability to be discrete and confidential as part of working on sensitive issues within a diverse staff team, and to be tactful and strategic in challenging social and political climates.
Applications close on 31st October 2025 at 5pm BST.
Please send a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 3 pages) to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘Finance and Operations’ in the subject line.
Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post, and demonstrating with specific examples from your experience and qualifications, how you are the right person for this role. The Job Description PDF contains full guidance on what to include in your cover letter.
If you would like to request any adjustments or have any questions in relation to the role, please email in confidence. We will do our best to meet your needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
We are looking for a Data Officer to join our small, busy team and ensure the data we work with is accurate, complete and up to date.
CLAPA’s Data Officer is responsible for the day-to-day flow of data in and out of the charity’s various systems, including fundraising, marketing and service-use platforms. They ensure this data is captured, formatted and imported in a timely and accurate manner, and assist with data analysis to support everything from funding applications to decisions around organisational strategy.
This post also plays a key role in troubleshooting and development of CLAPA’s data systems and works with staff at all levels of the charity to understand and fulfil their data needs. They will be trained and supported in every aspect of their work by the Digital Product Manager.
The successful candidate will be highly IT-literate, with a strong eye for detail, a passion for hunting down errors, and a good understanding of data management and protection principles. They will enjoy working flexibly with a remote team of dedicated colleagues to find creative solutions to unique problems and support CLAPA’s vision and values.
Applications close: 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews: Friday 14th November 2025
Start date: ASAP
Please apply using the application form linked in the full recruitment pack.
“Being CLAPA's Data Officer has been one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences of my working life. The role brings together the complexities of data management and analysis, alongside a tangible connection to CLAPA's work and impact. The work is always interesting, especially if you're someone who loves problem solving and collaborating on novel solutions. More broadly, CLAPA is a genuinely warm and welcoming place to work, where it really feels like everyone's effort and time is appreciated.”
– Outgoing CLAPA Data Officer (2023-2025)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Regional Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Part-time and flexible working requests welcomed)
Contract type: Fixed Term contract until 30/06/2026
Salary: £26,580 per annum (Home-based) - £29,241 per annum (Hybrid)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who will support the success of the Regional Fundraising team by coordinating a range of processes, projects and ways of working to create better collaboration and consistency across the team, enabling us to meet our team objectives of securing sustainable income.
- Someone who can monitor and take ownership of all regular Regional Processes e.g. Monthly financial reporting, basic database (CARE) checks/reporting, risk assessment process, setting up team meeting and conducting research.
- Someone with a data driven mindset and confident in representing the team’s data needs to other teams such as Data team and CRM Migration team.
- Someone confident in liaising with other teams across the charity as needed (e.g. obtaining data from data team, bringing back key information on upcoming campaigns etc).
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by the end of 22nd October 2025, 1st Stage Interviews Wednesday 29th October online and 2nd Stage Interviews 5th November online.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description and shortlisting questions. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
Please note in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions.
Please note: we’re unable to offer individual feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading national children’s health charity to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraiser to develop and grow a successful corporate partnerships programme, helping to drive meaningful support for children and young people affected by long-term health conditions.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will manage a Corporate Partnerships Officer and play a key role in delivering the organisation’s ambitious fundraising goals. You’ll manage existing partnerships with care and creativity while proactively identifying and securing new opportunities across a range of sectors.
Location: UK-wide (home-based, with occasional travel to London)
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (4 days per week)
Salary: £38,000 per annum (pro rata)
Key Aspects of the Role
- Develop and deliver a corporate fundraising strategy to meet agreed annual targets.
- Manage and steward existing corporate supporters, maximising engagement and income.
- Identify and secure new business partnerships through research, networking, and creative proposals.
- Prepare tailored proposals and high-quality reports for partners and prospects.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, and programmes to align partnership activity with organisational priorities.
They Are Looking For
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising or business development, ideally within the charity sector.
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Experience of working to financial targets and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
- A proactive, strategic thinker with initiative and creativity.
- A collaborative team player who thrives working independently and flexibly.
To apply: Please send your CV and supporting statement to Hannah Laking at [email protected]
Closing date: 27th October 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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!
Do you want to use your financial administration skills to make a real difference? Would you love the chance of supporting others whilst getting paid to do work that matters?
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST INCLUDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT (500 words max) WITH YOUR APPLICATION. This should clearly outline how your skills and experience match the responsibilities of the role. CVs without a covering statement will not be considered.
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The benefits:
- Salary of £24,608 – £26,631 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
- Employers’ pension contribution
- Work from our office in Nottingham NG4 (free parking)
- Scope to agree a working pattern to suit your needs across a minimum of three days
- 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice
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Overview:
Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Support (TOFS) is the only UK charity providing support and information to born with oesophageal atresia and/or tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA/TOF). These rare congenital conditions can have long-lasting consequences, and our mission is to inform and empower those affected to better equip them to live long and healthy lives. We get no statutory funding, and we’re very fortunate to have an amazing fundraising community. This year to date, almost 80% of our income was from members’ fundraising, which is incredible.
We need an office and fundraising administrator who will help make every supporter feel valued, and have overall responsibility for entering all financial data into QuickBooks. A key part of the role is liaising with fundraisers and administrating and facilitating the fundraising process.
We are looking for an experienced individual, who can work with little supervision, and is able to manage workload to meet reporting deadlines. Reporting to the CEO (and with significant interaction with the volunteer Treasurer), the office and fundraising administrator undertakes a range of administration and finance tasks to support office management, financial management and fundraising, and is one of the first points of contact for our supporters and members.
The role is pivotal in ensuring that our administrative and fundraising functions run smoothly, supporting fundraisers, members, trustees and team effectively.
Knowledge of QuickBooks or a similar accounting software system is essential.
Depending on the experience and interest of the successful candidate there may be opportunities to develop other skill sets.
Key areas of responsibility
- Managing and organising detailed information that underpins TOFS financial management
- Liaising with fundraisers and administrating and facilitating the fundraising process
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What you’ll be doing:
Financial management:
- Accurate recording of income and expenditure
- Reconciling bank accounts in a timely manner and preparing basic financial reports
- Preparation for accountants for year-end accounts
- Preparing annual Gift Aid claims for HMRC
- Initiating payments via online bank accounts
- Managing banking/saving relationships, maintaining efficient access and reporting
- Maintaining banking/saving mandates and ensuring record-keeping remains clear, up to date and efficient
- Contribute to board reporting through accurate financial documentation and analysis
Fundraising/member administrative support
- Dealing with fundraising enquiries, and requests for information via telephone, email and post
- Maintaining communication with fundraisers and organised fundraising documentation
- Thanking donors, and creating personalised correspondence and other communication to support fundraisers
- Assisting with member administration, updating database, preparing reports
- Maintaining stock records for merchandise, office consumables and equipment
- Dealing with daily post runs, sending out shop orders, support materials, fundraising materials and thank you letters
- Supporting with Charity Commission compliance requirements
- Supporting with TOFS events and supporter engagement opportunities
- Undertaking administrative tasks and team support
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What we’re looking for:
Essential experience/knowledge:
- Experience and proficiency with QuickBooks, or similar accounting software systems such as Xero or Sage
- A good understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping
- Hands-on experience with banking relationships, payment processing and invoice management
- Knowledge of CAF banking and payment systems
- Proficient use of MS Office, and comfortable using new fundraising platforms
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- High level of organisation and reliability
- Experience providing administrative support as part of a busy team
- An empathic and enthusiastic communicator with a positive attitude
- Fundraising mindset with skills to recognise and encourage fundraisers
- The ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Practical problem-solving approach to operational challenges
- Someone who is trustworthy and able to work on own initiative
And even better if you have the following experience/knowledge:
- Experience with charity/nonprofit financial management
- Experience of working in a small organisation
- Basic understanding of UK Charity Commission requirements
- Empathy and understanding for those affected by rare disease, and better still, OA/TOF
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Ability to look for continuous improvement opportunities
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The team
The successful applicant will be part of a small and friendly team, reporting to the CEO, and will work alongside a team of committed and passionate volunteers. The challenges of everyday life, navigating the health and social care system and the sheer isolation of having a condition affecting the ability to swallow motivates all of us in the team to do our best. If you are looking for an inclusive, family-friendly organisation which offers flexibility and a supportive culture with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress we would love to hear from you.
Please include a supporting statement with your application. Your supporting statement (500 words max) should clearly outline how your skills and experience match the responsibilities of the role. CVs without this covering statement will not be considered.
Applicants will be shortlisted for telephone interview initially and subsequent shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a competency-based task interview on Teams or Zoom.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact TOFS Chief Executive, Diane Stephens to arrange a telephone conversation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a brand new influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health & safety, people management, data and technology, and the running of our building at Chaucer Street.
It is a wonderful opportunity to lead the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector. It is a role that will directly enable our front-line teams to spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.
About us
Nottingham Women’s Centre is a women’s community and services space dedicated to helping women to overcome barriers, have their voices heard and seek solutions that create a better future for themselves. We do this by offering a network of services that include counselling, advice and guidance, courses, health and well-being activities, volunteering, focussed campaigning and activism.
General Description
We are looking for an experienced Operational Lead to join our senior leadership team at an exciting point of change and development for the organisation. This is a brand new influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health & safety, people management, data and technology and the running of our building at Chaucer Street. It is a wonderful opportunity to lead on the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector. It is a role that will directly enable our front line teams spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership inc
• Oversee day-to-day operations across the organisation.
• Develop and implement operational policies, planning and procedures.
• Support continuous learning and improvement in organisational effectiveness
Governance, Compliance & Risk inc
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Maintain and monitor the risk management register and oversight of all organisational policies
• Support the SLT, Board and CEO with governance processes and reporting (internally & funder)
IT, Systems & Infrastructure inc
• Oversee the charity’s IT systems, databases, and technology infrastructure.
• Lead on digital transformation and ensure tools and systems support effective service delivery
• Maintain information security standards and appropriate accreditations
Finance & Resource Management inc
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for operations
• Monitor organisational performance against key budgets and metrics.
• Work with teams to ensure and increase value for money across contracts and expenses
• Support funding bids primarily where linked to core and operational costs
HR and People Management inc
• Support the People Officer in the development of People strategy and implementation (recruitment, performance, wellbeing, learning & development).
• Champion a positive, feminist and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice in HR.
Service leadership inc
• The role currently includes management of the reception and admin team who support women as they come into the building and utilise the welcome space for activities as well as support the logistical running of the building
Facilities & Health and Safety inc
• Manage the charity’s facilities (offices, community spaces, etc.) and ensure safe working environments.
• Oversee health and safety compliance and business continuity planning.
Leadership and Strategic Input
Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning.
• Work closely with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure alignment across contracts, teams and activity offers
• Build and maintain working partnerships with external organisations
• Support and develop your team ensuring they are competent and empowered to undertake their roles and support you and the organisation deliver quality services
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and Nottingham Women’s Centre policies and procedures, including the Centre’s Equal Opportunities policy and Health and Safety Policy.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.
The nature of the role and organisation will require you to be flexible and you may be asked carry out any other duties commensurate with this post
Notes
• As part of our anti-racism work we aim for 50% of shortlisted candidates to be from an ethnic minority. This positive action is being taken to further diversify our team. All shortlisted candidates must meet the essential minimum criteria which are marked with a * on the person specification.
• We offer a generous amount of leave, opportunities for flexible and or hybrid working, workplace pension, personal development and a supportive working environment that includes access to an employee assistance programme.
• This post is subject to completion of a three-month probationary period.
• An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.
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At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.
As Viva's Finance & Operations Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s finance and operational systems. You’ll be in a hands-on role, responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration, and supporting core operational processes for the UK charity and overseas entities. Working alongside the COO and Finance Director, you will help ensure Viva remains financially sound, compliant and efficient. Through all this, you will play a vital role in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Finance: undertaking and managing the efficient day-to-day operation of Viva’s finance function
- Operations: ensuring the effective operation of our logistics, IT infrastructure and data
This role will suit you if:
- you have a demonstrated track record of financial management experience
- you are experienced in managing operational systems, in particular IT and data protection
- you have an accountancy qualification e.g. minimum AAT Level 3
- you are a great problem solver with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- you are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel to the office or other locations in the UK
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills. Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.
Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Life in all its fullness! That's what we want for children everywhere.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,000-£32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote – must be based within the Home Counties region (Bucks, Beds, Northants, Herts, Essex)
Closing date: 6th November
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days, flexible working, access to Benenden Health Care, free eye tests, and more
We are thrilled to be working with the pioneering charity Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Community Fundraiser for the Home Counties region. Brain Tumour Research is leading the fight to find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 – and is campaigning to increase national investment in research to £35 million per year.
In this role, you will be responsible for generating and growing income through community fundraising activities across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. You’ll engage supporters, recruit and steward individuals and groups, and build lasting relationships that help drive awareness and fundraising.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to travel for events
- Access to a car and a full driving license
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Heather.
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.
Please quote reference 2719HB when applying.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Voice 21 to recruit for the organisation's next Head of Communications and Campaigns.
Voice 21 is the UK's national oracy education charity, dedicated to transforming the learning and life chances of young people through talk. The organisation works in partnership with schools to embed high-quality oracy education, working especially in schools where it can make the greatest impact. By equipping educators and students with the skills to speak, listen, and communicate effectively, Voice 21 aims to create a fairer society where every child has the oracy skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
The Head of Communications and Campaigns will lead Voice 21's communication, campaigns and events functions, bringing strategic vision, expertise and enthusiasm to play an integral role in ensuring all children, regardless of their background, have the oracy skills they need to thrive in school, work and life.
Contract: Permanent role
Salary: £47,362 to £50,981 plus £312 annual working from home allowance.
Location: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role. Some travel is expected, both to the organisation's London office and elsewhere for meetings, around once a month. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
Hours: Voice 21 is very happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work full time, or part time four days per week. The organisation also offers the opportunity to work a nine-day condensed fortnight.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th October
Interview date: first stage interviews will be held week commencing the 10th November with second round held week commencing 17th November
As Head of Communications and Campaigns, your core responsibilities will include:
- Set the vision for Communications and Campaigns across the organisation, supporting the organisation's ambitions to expand system-wide understanding of a high-quality oracy education
- Amplify Voice 21's reputation and standing in the sector, positioning Voice 21 as the 'oracy authority' through insightful, thought-provoking communications
- Work closely with the Head of Learning to ensure effective communication of the impact Voice 21's work is having in schools across the UK
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to develop key messages for audiences, including both education and non-education stakeholders
- Lead on the refinement and maintenance of Voice 21's brand, including visual identity and tone of voice
- Lead on the management of Voice 21's external channels, including website and social media
- Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of Voice 21's communications, using appropriate research and monitoring approaches
- Work closely with the Campaign Manager to oversee Voice 21's annual campaigns, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives
- Work closely with the Events Lead to oversee Voice 21's events programme, including Oracy October and the Great Oracy Exhibition, and the development of the events function as a cross-organisational 'service'
- Work creatively and collaboratively across Voice 21, and with external partners, to develop new campaigns that meet strategic objectives
- Provide inspirational leadership to your team of four direct reports, prioritising their professional development and wellbeing
- Represent Communications and Campaigns on the Whole Leadership Team, contributing to organisational leadership, planning and performance management.
We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Proven leadership within either Communications or Campaigns, with a strong understanding of both
- Solid experience in the development of compelling and strategic key messages in education, public sector or non-profit settings
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation and target-setting regarding communications and campaigns
- Proven track record of writing to a high standard for external publication, such as reports, press releases, op-eds and blog posts
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional teams
- Able to form excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:
- Experience with data-driven approaches to communications, e.g. familiarity with web analytics, campaign monitoring software, etc.
- Events experience or working alongside events
- Familiarity with oracy or educational inequality agendas
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Job Title - Freelance Workshop Facilitator – Early Years
Contract - Associate
Hours - Flexible, approximately two sessions per month
Salary - £120 per session (1 hour delivery plus planning, set up and pack down)
Location - Libraries and Community Venues around London
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Family and Childcare
Coram Family and Childcare works to make the UK a better place for families, focusing on childcare and early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term.
We are a leading voice on early education and childcare, carrying out research that aids understanding and drives change in early years and childcare policy. Every year, we publish our annual Childcare Survey and our Holiday Childcare Survey – the definitive reports on childcare costs and availability across Great Britain.
Our network of local Parent Champions schemes reaches thousands of parents each year, with dedicated local volunteers ensuring parents are aware of their rights and entitlements, improving children’s outcomes.
We deliver responsive, family-focussed projects, often in partnership with other expert organisations, reaching some of the most disadvantaged families and levelling the playing field for disadvantaged children. This includes Books Together, a programme working in local communities in London to support parents of young children to read together, through a series of informative and interactive sessions.
We deliver the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) – the only national membership organisation supporting essential Family Information Service staff in local authorities to deliver high-quality information and advice to families.
We are the Learning Partner for Childcare Works, supporting the rollout of the expansion of funded childcare, on behalf of the Department for Education.
About the role
This role will focus on our Books Together project. We are looking for someone to deliver interactive book sharing workshops for parents and their children aged 2 to 5.
This role would suit someone with experience in working with young children and families in educational or community settings, strong communication and group facilitation skills and knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early literacy. We are looking for someone warm, approachable, and sensitive to the diverse needs of families.
You will need to feel confident encouraging parent-child interaction through guided activities and discussions and creating a positive, supportive environment that empowers parents to engage in reading at home. You will also need to manage workshop logistics, including setup, materials, and attendance tracking as well as occasional team meetings to review the success of the sessions.
We are a small team who pride ourselves on being friendly, dedicated and supportive.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 2nd November 2025 at 20.00pm
Interview date: Week beginning 10th November 2025
Coram Family and Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 1077444.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract details: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 – potential to become permanent.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,500 to £45,100 per annum
Directorate: Corporate Services
Team: Governance and Planning
Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion
Reporting to: Risk and Assurance Manager
About the role:
We are seeking someone pragmatic, able to manage upwards and who is happy to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to support colleagues, think creatively, to question and to challenge will be essential. This role involves planning, executing and overseeing one or more projects and a PMO while effectively communicating and managing stakeholder expectations.
This new role will lead the establishment of a re-designed Project Management Office (PMO) to provide proportionate and strategic support, aligned to delivery approaches of NFCC. By adopting a tiered, integrated and flexible approach NFCC can enhance decision-making and support project delivery and assurance across the organisation.
As an established PMO Manager, you will bring your experience in setting up PMOs and use your knowledge of a diverse range of project management methodologies. You will be enthusiastic about making a difference and are able to bring people with you as you drive change. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience of facilitation. Influencing skills and proven experience in managing change are essential.
This role includes up to 50% of time spent managing organisation-wide priority projects. You will be responsible for managing existing projects to completion and initiating and managing to completion new projects if required. You must ensure projects are delivered to time, within budget and to the required quality criteria.
You have:
Expertise and experience in Project Management
Leadership and line management skills and experience
Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills
The ability to drive excellence
Excellent attention to detail skills
You will be:
Responsible for assuring NFCCs approach to Project Management is robust and fit for purpose.
Responsible for engaging Project Managers across the business to embed the PMO offer
A trusted adviser
Experienced in setting up PMOs
A creative thinker and problem solver
Analytical and willing to be a ‘critical friend’
Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 27th October 2025
Proposed interview dates: 4th – 5th November 2025
PLEASE NOTE - THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment .
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Location: Home-based/Remote but must be based in the UK, Germany, France or Spain
- Please, send your CV and cover letter by Sunday, 2 November 2025 via email at our recruitment email address. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected.
As Scientific and Patient Information Manager, you will work in the Medical Education and Scientific Engagement Team at Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE). Under the Department Head and MPE Leadership Team, collaborating with the Head of Communications, you will oversee the following projects and activities:
Patient information and communications management (Approx. 55%)
A key role of MPE is providing up-to-date, comprehensive, and patient friendly educational materials and tools for our members and the patient community, as well as communicating about scientific advances in myeloma and AL amyloidosis. This role will be responsible for working across MPE to develop a patient information and educational plan and develop and deliver resources. MPE expects the appointed person to:
- Perform efficient scientific watch (monitoring advancements in research and clinical development)
- Lead the development and implementation of a patient information plan based on member and patient needs, scientific advances and cross-department projects
- Monitor the readership and usage of MPE patient information materials, incorporating website user analytics and feedback from users to increase the reach and impact of the department
- Research, write, and develop patient information and educational materials (including factsheets, Q&As, webinars and infographics). Manage the execution of materials from development through to publication in coordination with Department Head, other MPE departments, and external stakeholders (key opinion leaders, industry, researchers, proofreaders etc.)
- Work with the MPE Communications Team to develop website news stories, e-Newsletter and social media content related to clinical and scientific updates. This will include planning new and innovative ways of disseminating scientific and medical information to patients
- Attending (in person and/or virtually) scientific congresses and developing conference and scientific meeting summaries, organising post-conference webinars for patients in collaboration with the Communication Team
European Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis Clinical Trial Navigator Management (Approximately 35%)
MPE has developed an online clinical trial search tool of European myeloma and AL amyloidosis clinical trials for patients and advocates. This role will be responsible for the management, improvement, and promotion of this core MPE programme, with a focus on ensuring the tool and content is patient friendly, including:
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate database of all industry and academic recruiting myeloma, AL amyloidosis, MGUS, and smouldering myeloma clinical trials in Europe
- Write and format lay / patient friendly clinical trial descriptions for the Navigator website
- Liaise with industry and academic clinical trial sponsors, clinical trial sites, and other stakeholders to maintain database up-to-date
- Liaise with web developers to manage the Navigator website, make enhancements, and fix technical issues
- Oversee implementation of translated materials in multiple languages
- Elicit feedback from patients, family members, clinicians and other stakeholders to ensure continued improvement and enhancements
- Manage website news and content
Other 10%
- Staff meetings, annual events, support the rest of the team with clinical and scientific information, answer inquiries from patients, carers and MPE members.
About you
Essential
- A Bachelor’s or a Master’ s degree in a relevant scientific field
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience
- Demonstrable experience (and tested during the interview process) of writing and communicating scientific/complex information for lay audiences across different media
- Ability to understand, critically read and process complex scientific information (from clinical trials, scientific papers, conference talks etc) – and communicating about this in lay, patient friendly language
- Excellent capacity for analysis and communicating (verbally and in writing) clearly for a range of different audiences
- Demonstrable project management experience
- Excellent level of both written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to lead and work independently on assigned tasks and take appropriate initiatives
- Confidence in representing an organisation in meetings with external stakeholders at all levels
- Good networking abilities
- Rigorous work methods and high attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and curiosity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical development and how drugs are brought to market for patients
- Knowledge of myeloma and AL amyloidosis and/or immuno-oncology or other relevant field
- Experience of working in a non-profit organisation, particularly in a similar role
- Experience of working in European patient advocacy and/or with patients and their families
- Advanced degree (PhD) in a relevant topic
- Clinical or scientific research experience
What we offer:
- A permanent position with flexible hours in a remote setting
- An exciting position in a European non-profit organisation in the emerging fields of patient-centred healthcare and patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe
- An opportunity to integrate in a dynamic and multi-cultural team working from different European cities
About MPE
Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is a pan-European organisation representing 50+ myeloma and amyloidosis patient groups from over 30+ European countries. It is registered as an international non-profit organisation under Belgian Law. A board mainly composed of patients and caregivers is elected by the membership to oversee the strategy and governance of the organisation. A team of 14 staff members runs remotely the day-to-day operations, programmes and services within 4 divisions: Access and Policy, Medical Education and Scientific Engagement, Capacity Building and Advocacy, and Patient Evidence.
MPE is dedicated to improving the treatment, care and quality of life of patients with myeloma and AL amyloidosis. To this end, the strategic goals of the organisation are:
- Drive improvements in access to timely diagnosis, optimal treatment and care
- Lead the development of robust patient research to improve experiences, outcomes and access for myeloma patients and their families
- Strengthen and empower MPE members to best support patients and enhance the impact of advocacy
- Amplify the influence and impact of MPE and its initiatives
Learn more about our programmes through our official page at mpeurope
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 2 November and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Relationship Manager.
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and salary between £35-40k dependant on experience. This role will require occasional travel for engagement activities.
As Relationship Manager you will manage high value (5-6 figure) existing partnerships with leading global brands, as well as on boarding and new business partnerships to deliver on ambitious partnership objectives, maximising income and supporting awareness for the charity. You will collaborate across departments internally to build awareness and ensure effective delivery of the Partnership objectives and targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the aims and objectives of partnerships through preparing, managing and delivering activity plans and income budgets in support of the Partnership plan
- Responsible for the implementation of national, regional and local corporate partnership initiatives
- Develop and deliver innovative approaches to achieving fundraising targets and new opportunities for employee engagement
- Lead on designated partnerships, projects and events contributing to the Partnership plan
- Implement and maintain excellent communications procedures with colleagues and key stakeholders across all areas of the Charity to coordinate delivery and raise awareness of partnership objectives and targets
- Administer appropriate income/expenditure procedures, produce monthly reports and maintain accurate records of fundraising and other activity to enable evaluation and analysis
- Represent and/or deputise for the Senior Corporate Relationship Manager as required
- Proactively support Corporate Partnerships and colleagues in the ongoing development of activities and initiatives that will contribute the corporate team objectives. Including Support of Relationship Executives in their day to day job, providing direction, sharing experiences and providing advice and assistance as required.
- Assist and advise others in the successful production of fundraising, communications and promotional materials for corporate partners
Person Specification:
- Experience of working in a demanding and profit driven corporate/business, fundraising, sales or marketing environment.
- Managing profitable client/donor relationships within large and complex organisations/companies
- A proven track record in implementing and managing account plans and delivering financial targets.
- Experience of managing corporate relationships or equivalent.
- Present oral/written communication professionally and persuasively.
- Appreciation of equalities and diversity and how it affects this position, the organisation and supporters.
- Understanding the corporate sector and raising funds and awareness from partnerships
- Marketing, Business Development and Account Management
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Location: Imara Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working available)
Department: CHISVA
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 22.5 hours with potential for full time (37.5) hours
Salary: £28,119 - £28,634 FTE, pro rata (dependent on ISVA qualification)
Job purpose:
The CHISVA will be responsible for providing a specialist service to support children, young people and families after a disclosure of child sexual abuse. You will work in a flexible and responsive way with both adults and children to deliver professional, emotional and practical support that meets their individual needs throughout the Criminal Justice Process.
We give equal priority to keeping all children and young people safe regardless of their age, disability, gender idetity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
We welcome applications from survivor-practitioners (employees who have lived experience of sexual and/or domestic abuse). You can choose to identify as a person with lived experience within the recruitment process if you feel comfortable doing so, however, this is not a requirement of the process.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2026.
Key Tasks and responsibilities
- Provide effective emotional support, practical support and advocacy to children, young people and safe family members following a disclosure of child sexual abuse.
- Hold and maintain a caseload of children, young people and families – able to prioritise demands and respond to shifting priorities with flexibility, care and compassion.
- Undertake needs and risk assessment with children and families using the Safety and Support Assessment. Develop individual support plans to address risks/support needs of client.
- Provide accurate, timely and concise electronic records.
- Enable children, young people, and vulnerable adults to access appropriate therapeutic interventions, engage with other support organisations and develop their own support network.
- Where necessary provide emotional and practical support through the criminal justice process, providing accurate and impartial information, liaising with Police, CPS, Registered Intermediaries, and other CJP professionals.
- Support with Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority applications.
- Provide information to children, young people, and families regarding the impact of the trauma of sexual violence and the potential for moving forward.
- Support children, young people, and vulnerable adults to access the services they require, in partnership with safe family members.
- Ensure equitable access for all children, young people and families in Nottinghamshire, including being aware of resources available regarding interpreters etc.
- Consider and respond to safeguarding issues when engaging with children, young people and vulnerable adults, working within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and procedures.
- Actively engage and work within statutory and non-statutory networks of support for children, young people and families alongside partner agencies such as health, social care, Police and support services.
- Work within relevant legislation including Home Office ISVA Guidelines, Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) Guidance, Children's Act and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Contribute towards Imara service development, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, management supervision and team meetings.
- Be willing to undertake relevant training as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to Imara’s values: Compassionate Commitment, Acceptance, Seeking Justice, Creative Empowerment, and Holding our Ground.
Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th October 2025.
Benefits: We aim to provide a trauma informed approach to all employees and volunteers through the provision of Wellbeing days; flexible working; external clinical supervision; Employee Assistance Package (including alternative therapies); regular training and team days. In addition to this, we offer 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
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