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Salary: £67,752 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week you will be required to work in - person a minimum of two days per week In line with our hybrid working model,
Our Foundation
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care. It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:
1. Improving people's health and reducing inequalities
2. Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
3. Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.
About the role
Are you passionate about shaping policy to improve workforce health and reduce inequalities? We are seeking a Policy and Research Manager to join our Healthy Lives directorate and contribute to advancing the recommendations of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of policy development and research projects, including externally commissioned work, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and with impact. You will support the implementation of a programme testing preventative workplace interventions, synthesise emerging evidence, and develop credible policy recommendations to influence decision-makers.
You will also play a key role in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, representing the Health Foundation externally, and communicating insights to a wide range of audiences across policy, practice, and research communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving health through action on the wider determinants. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
The Healthy Lives directorate leads the Health Foundation’s strategic work on the wider determinants of health, focusing on areas such as employment, education, housing, and community. Within this, the Economic Determinants of Health team builds evidence and policy analysis to influence government and employer action. Our independence, supported by our endowment, enables us to innovate and test practical solutions that drive long-term change.
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invite you to find out more. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions:
1. Describe your experience of designing a policy research programme. How did you select the questions and research methods? How did you ensure the research was delivered to high quality and had an impact?
2. Give an example where you have collaborated effectively with stakeholders to deliver a piece of work. How did you engage key influencers and ensure that diverse voices were heard? What impact did this engagement have?
3. Share your achievements in developing ideas that have had an influence on national or local employment or health policy. How did you make the case for change and gain traction for the idea, e.g. media coverage or direct influencing?
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us. We have identified three diverse groups, in particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: August 31, 2025, at 23:00
Interview date: September 11 or 12. 2025
Salary: Up to £45,168 pro rata. per annum plus excellent benefits.
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, family leave cover.
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to work in - person a minimum of two days per week. In line with our hybrid working model,
The postholder will need to be willing to travel and undertake some out-of-hours activities for on-site delivery of events.
Our Foundation
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society.
Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care.
It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:
- Improving people's health and reducing inequalities
- Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services
- Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.
About the role
Are you passionate about delivering impactful events that drive engagement and inspire change? Join our dynamic Communications team as an Events Officer and help shape the future of health and care.
As our Events Officer, you’ll play a key role in planning and delivering a diverse and high-profile events programme. Working closely with the Events Manager and content experts across the organisation, you’ll help bring our strategic priorities, health and inequalities, innovation and improvement and improving health and care policy to life through flagship events, engaging webinars and supporting our corporate presence at external events.
You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team, working on events that make a real difference. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in health and care
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and invites you to find out more. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions:
- Describe a time when you successfully managed an event from start to finish. What were the key challenges you faced, how did you address them, and what was the outcome?
- How would you approach increasing engagement and attendance for a webinar series?
Please include any experience you have with digital marketing, audience targeting, or using analytics to inform your strategy.
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core to our values.
Can you share an example of how you have embedded these principles into your work, particularly in the context of event planning or delivery?
Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us.
We have identified three diverse groups, In particular, we want to achieve a better balance across our organisation between men and women, increase representation of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and recruit more people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from these groups. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together.
Help us work together to make the recruitment process and potential future employment more accessible and enjoyable for you.
Closing date: August 25, 2025, at 23;00
Interview date: September 2, 2025
*Interviews will be in person and an exercise will be part of the process
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic team administrator to join our small, friendly and relaxed team at SCONUL, the professional association for academic and research libraries. The team currently works one to two days a week from our modern offices close to Euston station and the remainder of the week from home.
You will be responsible for providing administrative support across all aspects of the organisation’s work, including diary management, the organisation of meetings and supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme. It’s a role that provides scope for autonomy and to become involved in the full range of the organisation’s work and to develop a broad set of skills.
We are looking with someone with relevant office or administration experience who is well organised and with strong communication and IT skills. The role would suit someone who is self-motivated, flexible and happy to take the initiative.
This is a permanent post. Excellent benefits are offered that include 30-day holiday allowance, defined benefit pension scheme, support with learning and development and season ticket loan after probation.
SCONUL is committed to fostering greater diversity in the library community and has an active programme promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across our member libraries. The same applies to the SCONUL office team and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applications from the global majority.
Starting salary: £25,462
Employer:SCONUL (The Society of College, National and University Libraries), 94 Euston Street, London NW1 2HA
Contract: The Team Administrator post is a permanent position. We are happy to accept applications for those seeking full time positions or from more experienced candidates seeking a part-time position.
Location: This post is based up to two days a week at SCONUL's London office with the remainder of the time working from home. It will also involve occasional travel to other sites.
References: Appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
Job description
Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the Project Manager and SCONUL Co-ordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Organising the schedule of meetings for the SCONUL Board and SCONUL working Groups.
- Managing the diary of the Executive Director.
- Supporting the delivery of the SCONUL Access Scheme including:
- answering routine queries from Access Scheme users, applicants and university administrators
- providing SCONUL Access contacts with timely and relevant information about the scheme
- providing routine technical support to applicants and university contacts responsible for processing applications and refer potentially more complex or disruptive technical problems
- drafting changes to website content to reflect the scheme’s current practice and procedures.
- Supporting the delivery of SCONUL events including:
- drafting and following up invitations to speakers and other participants with support from the Project Manager
- managing and processing events registrations
- booking accommodation and travel arrangements when required
- production of event documentation
- helping to manage events on site, including briefing and managing colleagues, volunteers, and external suppliers, supporting, advising and directing event participants.
- Processing invoices and other office paperwork.
- Answering general queries from members and students phoned into the office.
- Uploading content onto the SCONUL website and helping keep the content up to date.
Skills and experience required
The ideal candidate will relish the opportunity of working as part of a small dynamic team and be an outgoing, flexible individual with a can-do attitude who enjoys engaging with members.
Essential:
- previous experience of office administration or equivalent.
- strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- customer service skills including a positive, customer-focused approach
- strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
- excellent written skills in relation to the production of letters and other documents.
- a high level of IT literacy
- proven ability to work as both a team member and autonomously
- willingness to engage with SCONUL’s purpose and mission, and with the needs and aims of our members
- demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure.
Desirable:
- experience of organising diaries
- experience of organising events
- experience of using Sage
- experience of working with websites.
How to apply:
Please apply with a single document incorporating a written statement and CV by close of play on Friday 29 August. The statement of no more than 1000 words should explain why you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 September, please do confirm in your application if you are able to attend on this date.
The interview will also include a short writing exercise.
Due to the high volume of CV's we anticipate receiving, we can only respond to successful candidates.
Please apply with a single document incorporating a written statement and CV by close of play on Friday 29 August. The statement of no more than 1000 words should explain why you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Procurement
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 14 hours per week over 3 days, including a Tuesday
Salary: Up to £15,026.38 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Procurement Officer:
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes
- Identify and engage with new suppliers
- Seek quotations and gather necessary supplier information
- Conduct due diligence on potential and existing suppliers
- Run competitive tenders for both new and existing requirements
- Approve purchase orders in line with procurement policies
- Represent the Head of Procurement in meetings as needed
- Assist in preparing and presenting monthly category reports
About the Procurement team:
The Procurement Team sits within our Finance and Strategy directorate and is responsible for supporting the Charity to help as many cats as possible, by ensuring that all donated money is spent effectively and efficiently. The Procurement team are pivotal to supporting the Charity to reduce supply chain risk and ensuring that processes are fair and transparent, so that contracts represent a combination of working with the most suitable suppliers and delivering the best value.
What we’re looking for in our Procurement Officer:
- At least three years’ experience in a procurement role
- Experience of working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Sound experience of using and working with finance and purchasing solutions
- Experience of working with contractual documentation
- Competent in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Methodical in your work with excellent attention to detail
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 18th August 2025
Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th September 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. possible video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Purpose of the role:
As an experienced trusts fundraiser, you will drive the growth of our income from trusts and foundations. Your exceptional skills in building connections, securing funding, and delivering outstanding stewardship is vital to transforming the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury. You will manage and develop an increasingly diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and Grantmakers, including the National Lottery Community Fund. You will be a part of a passionate Partnerships Team, creatively working across trusts and foundations, corporate relationships and special events to maximise opportunities to sustain and grow income.
Key stakeholders: Trustees, administrators, and grant officers from the full range of trusts & foundations (including family/private trusts, corporate foundations and National Lottery), senior leaders, trustees, volunteers, staff and service users
Values:
Our values are central to our approach:
All roles at Back Up should reflect our core values
We embrace challenge:
Challenge is central to our learning and growth; it helps us gain knowledge and skills. By finding ways to overcome challenge and move forward we gain a sense of achievement, supporting us to realise our full potential.
We have fun:
We believe that having fun allows us to connect with others, whilst opening up opportunities to develop, achieve and get the most out of life, showing that there is a positive future after spinal cord injury.
We build inclusive communities:
We achieve more for people affected by spinal cord injury when we work together. We are collaborative and inclusive in our approach. We embrace diversity, working with and supporting individuals, groups, and the wider spinal cord injury community, bringing people together.
We are ambitious for each other:
We are driven by the needs of people with a spinal cord injury and their families. We are passionate, striving to be the best. We set high standards, and we work hard to reach them. We are proactive, push boundaries, try new approaches and we learn quickly. We recognise that failure doesn’t have to equal loss, rather an opportunity for growth. We listen to what people affected by spinal cord injury want and we seek innovative responses based on their feedback.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Research and submit compelling proposals and applications for high-value grants and donations (5+ figures) to secure income and support long-term sustainability.
- Prospect research of new funders and partners capable of supporting Back Up’s work.
- Provide timely, accurate reports and updates to funders showing the impact of funded work.
- Delivering an effective stewardship programme to engage and thank funders, working closely with the partnerships team to inspire our donors
- Maximise opportunities through Back Up’s networks, including the fundraising team, services staff, SMT, development board, board of trustees and volunteer networks.
- Managing multi-year budgets and ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring and evaluating performance to meet agreed targets.
- Support the maintenance and development of internal systems to manage restricted income and effective data flow and quality to support delivery of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy
- Ensure up to date records of grants and donations and funder communications.
- Manage, support, and develop the trust fundraising team and plans.
- Build strong working relationships with services and finance to align funding with strategic needs and business plans
Other key responsibilities
- Driving the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy and annual business plans
- Managing and monitoring the trusts and foundations pipeline, budget and forecasts; providing reports and updates on activity to the Head of Partnerships.
- Ensuring income generation aligns with organisational plans.
- Ensuring high quality applications, reports and stewardship to funders
- Effective management of the Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to develop, feel supported and achieve targets.
- Collaborating effectively with the Partnerships Team to maximise income from a range of opportunities.
- Working effectively with fundraising, finance, and services teams to identify needs and maximise income.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
- Proven success in securing income from a range of charitable trusts and foundations
- Experience managing staff or volunteers and delivering against targets
- Strong relationship-building, engagement and stewardship skills
- Confident communicator with excellent written skills
- Experience in supporting planning and monitoring of budgets, pipelines and KPIs
- Familiarity with CRM and data tools for fundraising and reporting
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends
Desirable:
- Experience in high level cultivation and securing corporate foundation income
- Knowledge of spinal cord injury or disability-related issues
- Experience with digital tools such as Power BI, Mailchimp, Canva, and Asana
We welcome applications from everyone and encourage people from Black, Asian or other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as those with higher level spinal cord injuries, to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and supported.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.




What if your next role could shape the future of donor engagement and fundraising innovation? What if your strategic leadership could drive over £1 million in support for compassionate, life-changing care?
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering once again with Keech Hospice to recruit a forward-thinking, digitally-savvy, and values-led Individual Giving Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a growing income stream that plays a critical role in sustaining Keech’s work with patients and families.
Reporting to: Head of Personal Giving
Responsible for: One Individual Giving Fundraiser
Location: Keech Hospice , Luton (hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £41,750 - £42,794
Contract: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Flexible working hours, 29 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, additional leave after 5 years, pension scheme options, flexible holiday arrangements, employee referral bonus, free parking, subsidised meals, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, EAP, and Blue Light Card discounts.
About Keech Hospice
Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. They support adults in Bedfordshire, and children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynesat home, in hospice, or wherever they’re needed. As a teaching hospice, their exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.
Their belief today is just as strong as it was when they first opened their doors over 30 years ago, because there are no second chances to get it right. That’s why Keech Hospice does everything it can to ensure patients’ wishes are respected, they are supported from diagnosis, and, when the time come, they are helped to die with dignity and peace. As a charity, they rely on their local community for more than 70% of their funding. That means they must raise around £8 million every year to continue delivering free, specialist care to adults in Bedfordshire, and to children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes.
Whatever you can do or give, they’re truly grateful. Because with your support, they can continue making every day count.
About the Role
As Individual Giving Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering an ambitious individual giving programme that brings in over £1.5 million annually. You will lead a supporter-centric strategy focused on acquisition, retention, and growth, harnessing digital tools, automation, and compelling storytelling to create engaging donor journeys. You will manage the development of regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals, lotteries, and raffles.
This is a role with real breadth and impact, combining strategy, digital innovation, data analysis, leadership, and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to:
- Lead the strategic development of individual giving at Keech, owning a multi-million-pound income stream
- Oversee the growth and innovation of digital fundraising, automation, and integrated campaigns
- Manage, coach, and develop one Individual Giving Fundraiser
- Deliver and grow regular giving, lottery, and donor retention programmes
- Collaborate cross-departmentally with Fundraising, Digital, Marketing & Comms, and Data teams
- Use data and insight to test, learn, and optimise performance across channels
- Champion exceptional supporter journeys and deliver measurable income growth
- Be part of a values-led team where innovation, care, and collaboration thrive
Who They’re Looking For
Keech is seeking a digitally confident and results-driven fundraiser with experience leading individual giving programmes.You’ll bring:
- Strong experience delivering and growing individual giving income through digital and traditional channels
- Ideally have experience of lottery and raffles and associated regulations
- Knowledge of donor segmentation, supporter journeys, and marketing automation
- Experience managing or mentoring staff and driving performance
- Strong analytical skills and confidence in working with CRM and reporting tools
- A collaborative and strategic mindset, comfortable working across teams
- Commitment to values of empathy, integrity, and supporter care
Why This Role?
This is a pivotal time to join Keech’s fundraising team. You’ll have the autonomy to drive strategic change, access to brilliant in-house teams, and the opportunity to innovate and lead. You’ll help shape the future of individual giving, securing the vital support that sustains compassionate care for those who need it most.
If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People.
Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as received. If this affects you, please contact Priya directly.
The role will close on the 29th of August
Interviews to be confirmed.
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.
About the Role:
We are excited to be recruiting this newly created Projects and Delivery Coordinator role, working as an integral part of LEAF’s Technical Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Team. This position offers the opportunity to be at the heart of LEAF’s mission to deliver more climate-positive, nature-based farming through innovation and knowledge exchange.
As Projects and Delivery Coordinator, you will work closely with our Head of Sustainable Farming and wider Technical Team to plan, deliver, and monitor a wide range of projects and programmes. You will play a key role in monitoring project milestones, managing timelines and budgets, and supporting events and knowledge exchange initiatives that promote Integrated Farm Management (IFM) across the sector.
Some travel to farms and other remote sites across the UK may be required. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support the successful delivery of sustainability-focused projects, from planning through to execution and reporting.
- Monitor project budgets, deliverables and resources, flagging any risks or variances.
- Communicate timelines and deliverables clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development of technical resources and delivery of virtual or in-person knowledge exchange events.
- Collect and analyse data to measure project impact and contribute to case studies and reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and supporters.
- Support the preparation of project proposals and funding reports.
What We’re Looking For:
· Familiarity with project management practices and software (e.g., Trello, MS Project, Asana, Instagantt) is desirable.
· A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. agriculture, sustainability, environmental science, business, project management).
· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Financial acumen with experience tracking budgets and reporting.
· Confident using Microsoft Office tools – particularly Excel (Power BI is a plus).
· Some travel to farms and other remote sites across the UK may be required. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.
- Experience with project management tools like Trello, Asana, MS Project, or similar is desirable.
- A self-starter with a keen interest in sustainable agriculture and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- Interest in gaining a formal qualification in project management (potential for LEAF to sponsor Level 4 Apprenticeship).
What We Offer:
- A chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of sustainable agriculture.
- Opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects and initiatives.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and the chance to grow within a dynamic and evolving sector.
For more information about LEAF and our work, visit The LEAF Website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 the ESU
The English-Speaking Union delivers high-quality oracy education programmes and projects across England and Wales. We believe every child should be able to make their voice heard and that oracy – speaking and listening – skills play a key part in this. Our debating, public speaking, and cultural exchange programmes aim to embed sustainable cultures of oracy in schools, and empower young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently, and to listen to and understand different points of view.
Role Overview
ESU Competition Leads host our ESU competitions, including the ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition, the ESU Public Speaking Competition and the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition. The ESU Competition Lead is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of events (heats) throughout the competitions, with duties including Zoom hosting and MCing. If required, Competition Leads may sit on the judges’ panel and provide constructive feedback to students and teachers participating. You will also support and provide guidance for our volunteer judges, ensuring they have a positive experience while volunteering with the ESU. NB The ESU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all contractors to share this commitment. All contractor appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Disclosure.
Responsibilities
For all competitions you will:
- Support and promote the charitable objectives of the ESU, acting as an ambassador for the organisation
- Assist the ESU Competitions Team in ensuring competition heats run smoothly and act as point of contact for schools and volunteers on the day of heats
- MC or compere Zoom and in-person heats, engaging both students and audience whilst following ESU scripts
- Be the technical host for Zoom ESU competition heats, setting up and hosting Zoom meetings, creating break-out rooms and acting as tech support throughout heats
- Provide accurate heat results in a timely manner to the ESU Competitions Team
- Support volunteer judges and ensure they have a positive and rewarding experience
- If required, be part of judging panels at ESU competition heats (which may include acting as chair judge) offering fair, positive, constructive and unbiased feedback based on our judging criteria
- Follow the ESU’s safeguarding policies and provide oversight of safeguarding and equity requirements, in line with ESU policies
- Signpost teachers and volunteers to resources, other ESU programmes and additional support, such as through the ESU website
- Undertake training sessions for continual professional development
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
- Be over 18 years of age and have the right to work in the UK
- Be confident in engaging with and motivating young people of different abilities and backgrounds
- A passion for education, social mobility and/or developing young people's oracy skills
- Fully proficient in the English language with excellent spoken language skills
- A confident and engaging public speaker with experience hosting events or judging
- Technically competent, with experience in using Zoom professionally, ideally as a meeting host
- The ability to engage with and motivate young people of different abilities and backgrounds
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment and ability to deliver a minimum number of ESU events between November - June
- Able to participate in mandatory training days
- Have access to a vehicle or be willing to travel via public transport
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in debate, public speaking or the performing arts
- Experience of teaching or professionally coaching groups of young people of any age
- Experience in teaching oracy, performance, public speaking and/or debating
- Experience of participating in ESU programmes and/or competitions
- Experience of judging ESU programmes and/or competitions
- Experience of working with UK schools (state or independent)
Application Process:
1. Following application reviews, suitable candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.
2. Following this, you will then be invited to attend either an in-person or online training day. This will be a skill-enriching, interactive session on the ESU, Competitions, judging and day of management.
3. The ESU takes safeguarding very seriously. Following a successful and complete interview process, all applicants will be expected to complete a basic DBS Check and ESU safeguarding training.
4. Once you receive your DBS certificate, you will be fully onboarded as an ESU Competition Lead.
5. You will be sent our competition diary so that you can sign up and start judging, MCing and leading competition heats!
Note
This Job Description is not a contract but is provided for a contractor’s guidance on the way in which the duties of the post are to be carried out. The content of the Job Description may change from time to time and the contractors will be consulted over any substantial changes. Other services, in line with the general scope of this role, may be requested as necessary."
As the Head of People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing our positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. You will lead the development and delivery of people strategies that foster employee engagement, personal and professional growth, and a strong sense of belonging across Terrence Higgins Trust. Acting as a trusted partner to leadership and a champion for all employees and volunteers, you will enable Terrence Higgins Trust to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Come and work in a Recruitment & Talent Development Agency which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups with life changing opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Generating Genius
Generating Genius connects students from disadvantaged backgrounds with universities and top businesses in STEM through our various programmes.
The Position
We’re looking for a highly motivated senior programmes officer with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to run the Schools’ Outreach programmes. These include, but are not limited to, Work Experience Programmes, Corporate Mentoring Programmes and Corporate Insight Days
Annual Rate: £35,000 to £38,000 (pro rata)
Location: The ideal candidate will be based in London. This role is 3 to 4 days per week working from home and 1 to 2 days in the office. Additionally, there will be travel to schools, companies and event venues across England.
Job Type: Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week)
Earliest Start Date: Immediate
Security Clearance: DBS Clearance and references will be required.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) who is passionate about supporting online and offline learning and programmes. Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our online and offline schools programmes, collaborating closely with schools and corporate mentors to guarantee a holistic student experience.
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery driven, environment, is committed to delivering high-quality services, and is passionate about advancing online and offline schools programmes, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Managing our Generating Genius Schools Outreach programmes
● Reporting and creating evaluation models for Schools Outreach programmes
● Monitoring and reporting on student progress during and after programmes
● Organising and creating work experience programmes, mentoring programmes and industry skills workshops
● Run a high-volume rolling student and corporate volunteering mentoring campaign
● Organising and attending events
● Representing the organisation with companies, schools, teachers, and parents
● Ensure compliance with all necessary health and safety legislation for every event.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrable programme administration experience
2. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.
3. Proficient in numerical analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when handling complex data, employing a data-driven decision-making approach.
4. Experience in the use of student records systems and virtual learning environments, including proficiency in managing online assessments.
5. Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across two separate areas.
6. Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, particularly across Schools, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.
7. Customer service experience, coupled with the ability to address complaints and service issues efficiently and professionally.
8. Experience of collaborating effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating a proactive approach, and possessing the capability to work autonomously, along with a dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace.
Additional Required Attributes:
● Confident public speaker and presenter
● Workshop facilitator
● Able to create interactive and interesting activities for both online and in-person events
● Happy working with spreadsheets
● Event Planner
● Regular reporting and evaluation creating and writing skills
Desirable criteria
1. Knowledgeable about e-learning technologies within an educational context, and up to date with current trends in digital education.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’d like to work in our team
Generating Genius is an organisation on a mission to find and develop the next generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support for LGBTQ+ children and young people.
This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team in a front-line role to support and deliver the activities and services of elop’s LGBTQ+ Children & Young People’s Service.This role offers great opportunity to work innovatively and responsively to support the genuine needs of LGBTQ+ young people.
In this role you will have opportunity to design and deliver innovative youth group support programmes (12- 24 year olds) & other activities; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support, guidance and mentoring on a one-to-one basis; work with our wider family work programme, support families with LGBTQ+ children and deliver work in schools to students & teaching staff. You will have the responsibity to support volunteer mentors.
You will be responsible for the direct delivery of elop’s LGBTQ+ Young Peoples Service, including promotion, & administration, along with the induction, support & supervision of volunteers and interns. You will work alongside the wider staff team to support elop’s work with LGBTQ+ young people and contribute to sustainable service development.
The delivery of group support and activities will take place in person, and you will be office based three days a week with some remote working on other days before returning to full time in person working.
Full Time: 37 hours per week
You must be available to work Tuesday evenings & once a month on a Sunday afternoon. There will be occasional other evenings / weekend working required.
Interviews will take place Wednesday 17 September 2025 between 9.15am – 3.00 pm
To better the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, and to challenge the discrimination and inequalities that our community face.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting parent-carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Our client, a respected West Sussex-based charity, is seeking a dedicated Benefits Service Advisor to join their small but impactful team, in a part-time role.
In this role, you’ll provide personalised advice and guidance on Carers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You will support parent-carers through every stage of the benefits process — from initial applications to appeals — and contribute to the development of key resources and toolkits. Occasional travel within West Sussex will be required for meetings and roadshows.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in welfare and benefits advice (especially DLA, PIP, Carers Allowance)
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by families of children with SEND
- Excellent communication, organisational, and writing skills
- Comfortable working independently and remotely
- Experience using Charitylog or similar CRM systems
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families who need it most.
In return, you’ll receive:
- £28,000 pro-rata salary (actual salary £22,400)
- Part-time, 28 hours per week (To be worked across 4 or 5 days a week). Permanent.
- The majority of your time will be remote/ home based, and will suit someone living in or close to West Sussex to be available for in person drop-in advice sessions once a month, and roadshows which take place in West Sussex.
- The ability to drive, with access to a car, is essential. Travel expenses will be covered
For more information, please apply today, as the charity will review applications, and interview on a rolling basis.
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.
Join a Global Movement for Inclusion and Social Justice
Head of Operations
Part-time, 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Remote (UK-based)
£51,000 pro rata (£20,400 actual)
12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and equity?
Do you want to be part of a pioneering global alliance that's transforming lives and challenging stigma?
We're supporting a unique membership-based charity that leads a global movement for inclusion and equality for people with facial differences. This organisation unites non-profits from around the world to ensure that individuals with facial differences are seen, respected, and empowered. As the only non-profit with consultative status to the UN CRPD representing this community, their work is bold, collaborative, and deeply impactful.
They are now entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh strategy for 2025-2028, and we are helping them recruit a newly created Head of Operations role to build the infrastructure that will support their growth and amplify their global voice.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast-moving team and wants to make a tangible difference. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead on all things operations, from digital systems and compliance to HR and finance, ensuring the charity runs smoothly and sustainably.
You'll be joining a passionate team committed to inclusion, innovation, and social change. With external support in place for bookkeeping and admin, you'll have the space to focus on strategic improvements and help shape the future of this incredible charity.
Essential Criteria
- Charity management experience, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance
- Excellent digital and IT skills
- Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice
Why Join?
- Flexible, remote working (UK only)
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Opportunity to work with a global alliance of inspiring member organisations
- Be part of a movement that's changing perceptions and empowering communities
Applicants with lived experience of facial difference or from minoritised backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please get in touch with Glen Manners at Charity People:
Due to the urgency of this role, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. If this affects your availability, please contact Glen directly.
Closing date: Friday 8th August
Interviews: ASAP
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.
Head of Marketing
Part-time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Home Based (UK Only)
£51,000 pro rata (£40,800 actual)
12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent
Are you a strategic, creative leader with a passion for inclusion and social justice?
Do you want to shape the future of a pioneering global movement that’s challenging stigma and transforming lives?
Charity People is delighted to be supporting a unique membership-based charity in the recruitment of a newly created Head of Marketing role. This organisation leads a worldwide movement for face equality, uniting non-profits from across the globe to ensure that people with facial differences are seen, respected, and empowered. As the only non-profit with consultative status to the UN CRPD representing this community, their work is bold, collaborative, and deeply impactful.
Following the launch of a new strategy for 2025–2028, this is a pivotal opportunity to join the charity at a time of growth and transformation, amplifying its global voice and expanding its reach.
About the Role
This senior, strategic role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast-moving team and wants to make a tangible difference. Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Marketing will lead on marketing, communications, and digital strategy, while line managing the Fundraising Manager and Digital Communications Officer.
Key responsibilities include delivering high-impact campaigns such as International Face Equality Week, growing digital reach to over 2 million people annually, and driving income through the Workplace Inclusion Programme and membership growth.
The postholder will also contribute to organisational strategy, support education and policy initiatives, and ensure that the charity’s values-led approach reaches underrepresented voices globally.
Essential Criteria
- Extensive experience in a similar senior marketing capacity
- Proven people management skills
- Track record of leading innovation, audience growth, and income generation
- Expertise in digital, data-led marketing and CRM systems
If you have a passion for inclusion, equity, and social justice and are comfortable working from home as part of a small and agile team with a creative, growth-oriented mindset, we would love to hear from you asap!
Four Excellent Reasons to Join the Team!
- Flexible, remote working (UK only)
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Be part of a global alliance of inspiring member organisations
- Help lead a movement that’s changing perceptions and empowering communities
Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with lived experience of disfigurement/facial difference and from other minoritised backgrounds.
Closing date: Friday 8th August
Interviews: ASAP
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.
The Clinical team at Diabetes UK gathers the diabetes management and prevention insights to help inform the organisation. As a valued member of the team, you will develop and share your knowledge and experience internally and externally to support Diabetes UK’s strategy. You will be an expert clinical resource for internal colleagues and external network, support the delivery of fresh, innovative, high-quality information and education resources for people with, and those at risk of, diabetes. You will effectively build and maintain excellent internal relationships with the Together Type 1 team and other teams across the charity to achieve the outputs in line with strategic goals and KPI requirements of the Steve Morgan Foundation (SMF) programme.
Role description:
You will lead a clinical area of diabetes, be an expert resource and maintain a good knowledge in all areas of diabetes care and prevention. You will gather new insights that help to inform Diabetes UK work, information and messaging while supporting other colleagues in developing diabetes knowledge. You will provide expertise within your clinical area on a range of matters including the development of products and resources, improving public understanding of diabetes through local and national media channels, reviewing evidence-based practice, and critically appraising to ensure clinical accuracy. Working with other colleagues, you will deliver wellbeing programmes to young people with type 1 diabetes. You may be required to provide clinical support and advice e.g. administer hypo treatment, advise on carb counting and support attendees who may have special needs.
The ideal candidate:
You will be a registered healthcare professional with clinical experience in diabetes preferably in paediatrics care within the NHS as a dietitian, nurse, or doctor. You will be passionate about using an evidence-based approach to creating resources for people with, and those at risk of, diabetes and healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will have experience of working across multiple teams, and be up to date with current developments, and trends, in diabetes care and prevention. You will be flexible in travelling around the country regularly to deliver wellbeing sessions including overnight stays, during some weekends and school holidays.
For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.
Additional notes:
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Interview date: 2nd and 3rd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.