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Corporate Fundraising Officer

Do you want to help improve the lives of people with disabilities through the power of assistance dogs? To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people.

Canine Partners’ mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Our amazing dogs bring greater independence and an improved quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.

We are looking for a passionate and innovative individual to join our dedicated Fundraising Team as a Corporate Fundraising Officer. This is an exciting opportunity at a prominent assistance dog charity for someone who has already worked in fundraising and is ready to take on more or an enthusiastic person with strong transferable skills.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Remote with regular travel; travel is essential to the role to meet with potential and current corporate supporters. Travel requirements will vary throughout the year.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)

You will be part of an ambitious team raising vital income and will be supporting the corporate income line through development and account management. The role is key in enhancing our corporate fundraising income by providing more capacity within the team and allowing a greater focus on attracting new corporate donors. You will undertake in depth research into target sectors, identify charity of the year opportunities, support on applications and account manage your own portfolio of corporate partners. A proactive approach is key as you will have the opportunity to be part of building up and growing our corporate fundraising for the future, as we start working on our new 5 year strategy plan.

About you:

• Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences.
• Excellent written communication with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• A confident speaker with good presentation skills.
• A successful track record of securing and maintaining income from companies.
• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, business development or relevant transferable skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Experience working within fundraising may be advantageous, but not essential. Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Interested?

If you are excited about this role, don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet every listed requirement - we welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and transferable skills and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 9th November 2025
Please be aware that the start date for this role will be in January 2026.

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

You may have experience in the following: Business Development Officer (Charity Sector), Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer, Relationship Fundraiser, Partnership Development Officer, Corporate and Community Fundraiser, Income Generation Officer, etc.

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Are you passionate about regulatory compliance and risk management in education?
 
 
TPP Recruitment, on behalf of the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), is seeking a Compliance Advisor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role, supporting NEBDN’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in education regulation, data protection, and continuous improvement.
 
 
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment type: 9-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in the Preston (Lancashire) office
Start date: As soon as possible
 
 
About the Organisation
 
NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses, committed to enhancing lifelong career development and enabling excellence in practice. Their vision is to deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive education, underpinned by their values of fairness, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

About the Role
 
Reporting to the Head of Regulation, you’ll work closely with the Internal Quality Auditor and wider team to ensure NEBDN’s compliance with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. You’ll be responsible for monitoring compliance, supporting regulatory submissions, and implementing risk management strategies. You’ll also play a key part in data protection, process analysis, and supporting external audits and regulatory inspections.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Advise and support on compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofqual, GDC, CCEA, ICO)
• Monitor ongoing compliance and introduce policy changes as required
• Support data collection, reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practice
• Investigate and mitigate potential non-compliance and regulatory breaches
• Collaborate with the Internal Quality Auditor and wider team
• Prepare and present compliance reports and KPI data
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections
• Encourage a positive, regulatory-focused organisational culture

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• At least 2 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles (essential)
• Experience in risk management and regulatory change (essential)
• Understanding of education regulation and compliance (essential)
• Experience working with GDPR compliance frameworks and managing data subject rights (essential)
• Experience in compliance roles within an Awarding Organisation or End Point Assessment Organisation (essential)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous professional development

 
 
Interview Process
 

• One-stage, in-person interview at Preston head office
  • Competency-based questions
  • Presentation / Task (TBC)
  • Office tour

 
To Apply
 

• Optional bespoke covering letter
• CV

 
 
Deadline
 

• Friday 17th October 2025

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

Feeding Liverpool is entering a new chapter in its mission to tackle hunger and food insecurity across the city. We are strengthening our commitment to embedding Good Food principles in every aspect of Liverpool’s food system.

We are recruiting a Policy Coordinator / Lead—a strategic and collaborative thinker who will work closely with Liverpool City Council and a wide range of partners to shape food policy and drive systemic change. This role will lead initiatives to improve food provision for children and young people, influence council policies, and secure funding to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.

We are a stable, well-funded organisation with a dynamic team, a committed Trustee board, and a vibrant network of partners. Our work is rooted in the lived experiences of Liverpool’s communities—from those facing food insecurity to growers, educators, businesses and community organisaitions. We are proud to be seen as a national exemplar for alliance-based approaches to food justice.

Yet, challenges remain. Liverpool continues to face high levels of food insecurity and health inequality. The community food movement is under pressure from inflation and supply chain issues. The Policy Coordinator / Lead will play a key role in addressing these challenges by embedding Good Food principles across council departments, leading strategic initiatives, and amplifying the voices of our communities.

Main purposes of job:

● To collaborate with Liverpool City Council in reviewing policies and procedures to embed Good Food principles across relevant departments and programmes of work.

● To lead initiatives that improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.

● To scope and secure funding opportunities to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.

● To collaborate with partners to embed a community-centred approach to improving health, wellbeing and tackling social inequalities.

Key responsibilities:

● Develop and advise on policies and strategies to integrate Good Food principles into council operations, contributing to Sustainable Food Places silver award submission.

● Re-establish and lead Liverpool’s Good Food Policy working group.

● Lead the development a city action plan to improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.

● Conduct and synthesise research, data, lived experience, and policy insights to produce evidence-based recommendations/ actions.

● Document and showcase progress towards the goals of the Good Food Plan.

● Collaborate with national and local stakeholders, including public, private, and VCSE sectors, to develop and implement strategic food-related projects.

● Provide leadership on food policy within the council, aligning initiatives with broader city objectives such as sustainability, public health, and economic growth.

● Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the sustainability of food systems initiatives.

● Represent Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool City Council at local and national events.

*To access the full Job Description and the Person Specification for this role, view the attachment below or visit the Vacancies page on our website.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about food justice, policy innovation, and community-led change to apply.

You’ll be based in or near Liverpool, with the flexibility to work remotely 1–2 days per week, and will be expected to engage actively with our communities and stakeholders.

We also welcome expressions of interest from organisations who may wish to explore the secondment of a member of their staff into this role. Feeding Liverpool values cross-sector collaboration and recognises the potential for shared learning and impact through secondment arrangements. If your organisation is interested in exploring this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss how we might work together.

Please submit applications and expressions of interest via the instructions on our Vacancies page.

Are you passionate about quality assurance and process improvement?
 
 
TPP Recruitment, on behalf of the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), is seeking an Internal Quality Auditor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a vital role, supporting NEBDN with internal audits and ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are fully aligned with policies and regulatory requirements.
 
 
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment type: 9-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in the Preston (Lancashire) office
Start date: As soon as possible
 
 
About the Organisation
 
NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses, committed to enhancing lifelong career development and enabling excellence in practice. Their vision is to deliver high-quality, innovative, and inclusive education, underpinned by their values of fairness, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

About the Role
 
Reporting to the Internal Quality Manager, you’ll play a key part in evaluating, auditing, and improving internal processes across NEBDN. You’ll schedule and conduct audits, review SOPs for alignment with policies, and ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements. You’ll also provide actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal audits across all departments
• Review and evaluate SOPs for alignment with NEBDN policies and sector requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofqual, GDC, CCEA, ICO)
• Identify areas for improvement and operational risk factors
• Provide recommendations and monitor action plans to completion
• Support internal investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Collaborate with the Internal Quality Manager and wider team
• Prepare and present quality assurance reports and KPI data

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• At least 2 years’ experience in internal process auditing within a Quality Management Framework (essential)
• Experience with regulatory issues and sector requirements, especially in relation to apprenticeships (essential)
• Experience supporting internal quality functions and service improvement
• Understanding of risk-based quality assurance processes
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous professional development

 
 
Interview Process
 

• One-stage, in-person interview at Preston head office
  • Competency-based questions
  • Presentation / Task (TBC)
  • Office tour

 
To Apply
 

• Optional bespoke covering letter
• CV

 
 
Deadline
 

• Friday 17th October 2025

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

We are working in partnership with Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping nearly 600 families with support, education, and research services, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.

They are now seeking a Head of Family Services, a newly created senior role to enable DSUK to drive forward with the implementation of their five-year strategic plan, including supporting and empowering families to access the support to which they are entitled in living with a complex and life limiting condition.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and help guide the next stage of their development, enabling them to make a positive difference in the lives of more people affected by Dravet Syndrome in the UK.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrable ability to interpret and use current legislation and guidance to protect and/or advance people's rights and entitlements
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and ability to engage effectively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers and other stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.
• Proven ability to provide high quality professional supervision (reflective practice) to qualified and unqualified staff, in order to maximise personal effectiveness and professional development
• Excellent organisational and teamworking skills to be able work remotely, manage and prioritise a varied caseload and delegate effectively

The successful candidate will be compassionate, skilled, hands-on and collaborative with significant experience of a working environment involving families with disability and/or complex needs (e.g. social care, health care, special needs education, disability law and/or family support in a similar organisation). You will have good working knowledge of disability law and other relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, relevant organisations and agencies involved, and experience of an appropriate range of professional interventions. You will have demonstrable expertise and advanced training all aspects of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults. You have proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues towards achieving shared goals.

Please note: As part of DS UK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

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

Location: Fully Remote, with monthly travel across the UK

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Charisma vetting interviews to be completed by 12 November 2025 prior to shortlisting

1st interviews with Dravet Syndrome UK: 27 November (online)

2nd interviews with Dravet Syndrome UK: 12 December (in-person) - TBC

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Purpose:

Women in Prison’s Project Workers deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community of Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with, or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
3. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated, multi-agency support for women.
4. Contribute to organisational development and personal growth through innovation, self-care, and professional learning.

​For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Career Connect is a large national Charity, listed in the top 100 Best Companies to work for. They are committed to supporting young people and adults to realise their potential and their mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment. 
 
Director of Operations – Justice Services  
Salary: Circa £60,000 
Hybrid working with 2 days a week minimum in the Liverpool office and Flexi time 
25 days Holiday increasing with Service 
 
It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect, as the organisation seeks to appoint a strategic and visionary Director of Operations – Justice Services. Sitting as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role carries responsibility for a diverse and high-impact portfolio of business operations. 

The Director will lead, and shape Career Connects Justice Services, driving sustainable growth and ensuring the effective delivery of contracts across the portfolio. You will cultivate strategic partnerships that support the organisation’s performance and financial objectives, embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and oversee contract performance through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. In addition, you will provide strong commercial and operational leadership, ensuring the efficient management of budgets, resources, and teams. 

We are seeking an individual with a proven record of strategic and operational leadership, encompassing both service delivery and financial management, ideally within the criminal justice or a related sector. Above all, you will bring exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills, coupled with a genuine commitment to empowering people to achieve their potential. 

Although based in the Liverpool office, this role involves travel in the North-West and nationally.  
 
To learn more about this unique and exciting opportunity, please visit the Prospectus website.
 
Deadline for applications: 9th November, Midnight 
Interviews with Prospectus: 17th -19th November 
Interviews with Career Connect:
1st Stage via Teams – 1st-3rd December
2nd Stage in person – 10th & 12th December
 
To arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please email our retained partners Jane Ray or Tammy Stewart at Prospectus.

Career Connect are committed to achieve greater diversity among its workforce, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. They are a disability confident employer and proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity.

If you'd like this document in an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.

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.

We’re looking for a super organised, efficient and supportive Operations Lead to make We Own It run smoothly so we can win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll lead on creating and maintaining effective systems and processes, and supporting the team on logistics so that everything runs like clockwork. You’ll also make sure we’re thanking the brilliant individual donors who fund 93% of our work. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of creating efficiency and order for themselves and other people - and can do so in a remote context! You'll need to be happy to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator who is also efficient, friendly and super organised, to help win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll be providing ongoing support to the team on campaigns as well as growing our media and social media profile with impactful communications. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of making compelling videos and graphics, or is eager to learn. You'll need to be keen to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.