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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role providing expert analysis and conducting research on the high essential costs facing older people in financial hardship and advocating for policy change in this area. As part of the Policy and Influencing directorate, you will contribute to strategic thinking, lead research and policy development projects using a range of methods and work across the directorate to build relationships and secure change.
You should have experience of driving forward a policy theme, including identifying policy problems, developing credible and evidence based solutions and working towards securing change. Strong research and analysis skills are essential, with excellent communication and project management skills. We are looking for experience of working independently as well as collaborating effectively across a high performing influencing function. Most importantly, a passion to change things for older people experiencing financial hardship, and the confidence to hear and incorporate their perspectives and insights into your work mean that this role could be for you.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. The role also requires a basic DBS certificate.
Closing Date: Sunday 5 October at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October via Microsoft Teams
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




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!
Background
Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £25 million.
Our reputation for delivering an excellent social media moderation service has helped the company grow at a rapid pace. Our services include:
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Social Media Moderation
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Facebook Group Moderation
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On-page messaging for Facebook Fundraisers
We are on the lookout for talented comms experts who understand the importance of effective, accurate, and timely online communications and can enhance the work of our expanding social media moderation team.
** The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional social media moderation experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to acting in the best interests of our charity partners.
If you do not have 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity please do not apply. You will not be shortlisted.
About the role
Our dedicated team moderates our full-service accounts (all organic content and paid ads) as well as one-off campaigns and appeals for some of the most recognisable charities in the sector.
This role is perfect for skilled comms experts who can provide excellent supporter care and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9 am (or earlier), wrap up by 9 pm and adhere to our sub-three-hour response time.
Our moderators must have a minimum of three years’ in-house, third-sector comms experience.
As a Social Media Moderator, you would be responsible for:
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Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines and tone of voice at all times
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Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues
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Managing your own time and work on own initiative
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Working across a range of social media management tools
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Responding/actioning to all comments and queries in under three hours
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Maximising donations when required
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Going above and beyond at all times to provide supporters with an incredible experience
Our moderation takes place between 9 am and 9 pm, Monday-Sunday.
Different accounts will require varying levels of ‘active’ hours (defined as time spent taking action). You will split your active hours between 9am and 9pm. For example, for an account which requires three active hours, you might carry out your work in six, thirty minute instalments throughout the shift.
As you gain experience, you will be allocated multiple accounts which will enable you to increase your hours worked.
Whilst you need to be on hand to monitor your accounts during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional comms experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to act in the best interests of our charity partners.
Full training will be provided alongside regular one-to-one and team catch-ups. Here’s what some of our moderators say about working at Social AF:
“I love the flexibility of the role. The team are great and are very helpful, but the flexibility allows you to still do things whilst working.” Megan
“Working with Social AF has been so rewarding - I’ve been able to work with some amazing national charity partners. The team are so friendly and the flexibility of this role has been really beneficial to me, my family and my work-life balance” Sarah
Please read our full job description before applying. Applicants that don't meet our minimum criteria won't be considered for interview.
Please submit your CV alongside a short covering statement to let us know why you are best suited to this role.
As part of your application, you will be required to answer the following questions:
- Do you have at least 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity?
- Please share an example of how you’ve successfully managed a charities’ social media channel (200 words or less)
- How many days per week and active hours per day would you be able to commit to?
- Please relay our start and finish times, alongside our response time.
- Are you happy to commit to one weekend day per week as and when required?
Good luck!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
The Skin Health Alliance (SHA) has a great deal to say about skin, and we seek a passionate communicator to help get our message across.
The SHA is the world’s leading independent, not-for-profit dermatologist-led accreditation body. We are internationally recognised across the personal care, cosmetics, and FMCG sectors. We provide trusted skin safety information and an accreditation service that empowers consumers, supports industry partners, and champions dermatological research worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Communications Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting SHA’s aims, raising our profile, and ensuring our voice as the global authority on skin health is heard across industry, professionals, and consumers.
The Role
As Senior Communications Officer, you will:
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Develop and deliver SHA’s annual communications and media strategy.
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Manage our website, social media, press relations, and stakeholder communications.
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Represent SHA as a spokesperson – briefing experts, giving interviews, and maintaining our credibility with journalists and industry stakeholders.
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Collaborate with partner brands, communication teams, and external agencies to deliver impactful joint campaigns.
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Monitor and evaluate media coverage, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
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Strengthen SHA’s voice by building trusted relationships with dermatologists, experts, and key journalists.
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Represent SHA at high-profile international events, conferences, and industry meetings.
This role requires a confident communicator who can balance strategy and execution, manage multiple projects, and consistently deliver high-quality, credible outputs.
About You
We are looking for a creative, strategic, and highly skilled communicator who can combine leadership with hands-on delivery.
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Degree in communications, marketing, media, or relevant equivalent experience.
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Proven track record in communications and marketing (5+ years preferred).
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Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling messages.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Demonstrable experience across multiple communication channels, including digital platforms.
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Confidence to act as a spokesperson, build media relationships, and represent SHA externally.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to work with cross-functional teams, partners, and senior stakeholders.
Desirable Skills:
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Familiarity with communications platforms (e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, media database and distribution software).
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Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies.
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Analytical skills to measure communication performance and impact.
Why Join the Skin Health Alliance?
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Be part of a global leader in dermatological accreditation and skin education.
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Shape communications that directly influence consumer trust and industry standards.
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Work alongside internationally renowned dermatologists and high-profile global brands.
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Contribute to a meaningful mission – improving skin health and funding dermatological research worldwide.
The Skin Health Alliance is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We believe in equal employment opportunities regardless of race, nationality, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disability status.
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!
Lead high-value fundraising at the heart of the UK’s emergency response. An excellent step-up for a corporate fundraising specialist ready to broaden their remit, as well as a compelling challenge for an experienced high-value leader.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 of the UK’s leading aid agencies to raise funds quickly and effectively when humanitarian crises strike overseas. DEC’s appeals are nationally recognised moments, uniting the public, government, and partners to generate extraordinary support.
This maternity cover offers a unique chance to combine the immediacy of appeal fundraising with the influence of long-term strategic leadership. You’ll guide high-value income across corporate partners, trusts, and major donors, while also shaping the future of DEC’s Philanthropy & Partnerships function through a mid-strategy review and a set of ambitious live projects.
This role blends urgency and delivery with breadth, oversight, and strategic impact – an excellent step-up for a corporate fundraising specialist ready to broaden their remit, as well as a compelling challenge for an experienced high-value leader.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP!
As Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, you will:
- Lead high-value fundraising across corporates, trusts, and major donors, ensuring income is maximised whether or not an appeal is live
- During appeals (typically one or two per year), deliver high-value income during national emergencies
- Oversee stewardship and account management of DEC’s partners, supporting managers to deliver exceptional relationships.
- Drive key strategic projects, including:
- Refreshing the Rapid Response Network framework and offers
- Embedding a core costs ask across corporates and trusts
- Developing an emergency fund outside appeals to allow funders to plan contributions
- Contributing to a major donor review and overseeing investment in trusts & foundations
- Introducing wealth screening and segmentation for the first time
- Lead the mid-term review of DEC’s five-year strategy, assessing pipeline, budget deployment, and future investment
priorities - Provide oversight, stability, and external perspective to a strong, long-standing team
About you
We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on fundraising leader who can balance delivery with strategy and thrive in both steady-state and high-pressure contexts.
The role would best suit someone with:
- Significant corporate fundraising expertise, with a strong track record in account management of complex, high-value partnerships
- Experience managing staff (minimum two people)
- Adaptable, proactive, and confident leading income delivery during fast-moving appeals
- Clear passion for DEC’s humanitarian mission and ability to inspire confidence with partners
- Trusts & foundations or major donor experience is desirable
Hybrid Working and Employee Benefits
Hybrid Working:
Office location: 17-21 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GT
DEC have 2 compulsory office days per month and 2 discretionary office days per month. These are diarised in advance, except for August, which is kept free from compulsory office attendance.
In the event of an appeal – typically one or two per year – DEC have a compulsory 2-week office attendance. Additional worked hours are paid as TOIL. For further information or if you have any questions, please discuss with Joe.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 8% employer pension contribution (post probation)
- HealthCare Cash Plan, with access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Pass. discounted access to various health club providers
- Discounts schemes via Reward Gateway and BHSN Extras
- Life isurance of 3 x annual salary
- Enhanced sick pay (post probation)
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Breast Cancer Now on the recruitment of their new Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications.
At Breast Cancer Now, we’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer – providing world-class research, trusted information, specialist support, and determined campaigning. By 2050, we believe everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. To make that future a reality, we need bold leadership and powerful voices.
We are now seeking a Director of Brand, Marketing and Communications to lead our strategic direction and inspire a department of almost 60 people to deliver brilliant, integrated brand and communications work that will engage millions and accelerate progress towards our 2025–2030 Change Happens Now strategy.
About the role
As Director, you’ll:
- Lead the development and delivery of Breast Cancer Now’s brand, marketing, and communications strategy, ensuring our voice is clear, powerful and consistent.
- Drive innovative and inclusive campaigns that grow awareness, trust, engagement and income – across digital, media, PR, ambassadors, and supporter communities.
- Work closely with senior colleagues across the Engagement Directorate to deliver ambitious fundraising and engagement growth, including a £50m major campaign.
- Inspire, empower and develop a high-performing team, embedding collaboration, creativity and boldness.
- Act as an influential ambassador, building strong relationships internally and externally to maximise impact.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic senior leader with:
- Significant experience leading brand, marketing and communications at scale, ideally within healthcare or the charity sector.
- A strong track record of delivering innovative, audience-first, multi-channel strategies that grow awareness, engagement and income.
- Proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams through change and growth.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent Breast Cancer Now at the highest levels.
- Curiosity and courage to champion new ideas, from digital innovation to inclusive storytelling.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading charities. You’ll play a central role in driving our vision that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and live well. In return, we offer a supportive and ambitious culture, hybrid working, and a chance to make a lasting difference for people affected by breast cancer.
What's on offer?
- Location: London with hybrid working (3 days from home)
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
- Closing date: 3rd October
Recruitment timeline
- Closing date: 3rd October
- First stage interviews: w/c 13th October
- Final interviews: w/c 20th October
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email).
Commitment to Diversity
Alongside Breast Cancer Now, The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About role:
Step into a role where your work makes a powerful difference every single day. As a Project Worker for Complex Needs at our new Harrow Road Assessment Hub in Westminster, you'll be part of an inspiring team at the forefront of change - supporting people as they take their first steps away from rough sleeping. Westminster has some of the highest levels of rough sleeping in the UK, and this innovative service offers short-stay, intensive support for people who may not have a local connection but are in urgent need of stability, care and a chance to rebuild. It's fast-paced, human-centred, and deeply impactful.
This is more than just a job - it’s a launchpad for a career in frontline services where you’ll develop a rich mix of skills, from trauma-informed support to multi-agency collaboration. You’ll guide people through rapid assessment and into safe, appropriate accommodation - whether that’s reconnecting them to services in other areas or helping them settle into new housing and support networks. Every day, you'll help navigate real challenges - like immigration, healthcare access, or welfare systems - and you'll see the impact of your work unfold as people regain their footing and move forward.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe in growing talent from within. This role opens the door to continuous professional development and progression across our diverse services. If you're looking for a career that challenges you, grows you, and gives you purpose, this is your opportunity to start something meaningful.
About you:
- Experience of supporting vulnerable people, ideally those affected by homelessness or multiple disadvantage.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to person-centred working.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced environment and prioritise effectively.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including early, late, and weekend shifts on a rota.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 28th September at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October Online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As a Project Worker at our Stacey Street service in Islington, you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. By providing compassionate, high-quality support, you’ll help individuals facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, substance use, trauma, and offending behaviour. You’ll assist them in navigating their path to recovery and stability by connecting them with vital services, empowering them to overcome barriers and improve their overall wellbeing.
But the impact you’ll have doesn’t stop there. You will foster hope and resilience by guiding clients toward opportunities for personal growth, training, and employment. You’ll help them build meaningful relationships, engage with their community, and gain the confidence to lead independent, fulfilling lives. In a dynamic hostel setting, you’ll collaborate with a wide network of specialists, offering a tailored, holistic approach that guides clients toward independence and community engagement. Your work will be instrumental in creating lasting change, inspiring clients to believe in their potential, and helping them break free from the cycle of disadvantage. At Single Homeless Project, this is not just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference and build a meaningful career.
About you:
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change, including managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 7th October at our Stacey Street service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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 role
Kids Cancer Charity have been supporting children affected by cancer from all over the UK since 1989. Life changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer, every aspect of their life and that of their family is thrown into turmoil. We offer support through our care breaks and Play Therapy during treatment and beyond.
We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing year-on-year since 1989 as we approach our new fundraising strategy.
Role summary and purpose
This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio. There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the General Manager, to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.
The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.
Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support families affected by cancer across the UK.
A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.
You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.
You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.
Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.
Key responsibilities
Research and process management
· Work closely with our General Manager and fundraising team to fully understand our work, and the costs of delivering our work.
· Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders.
· Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies.
· Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas.
· Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream.
· Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes.
Fundraising
· Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants.
. Oversee the Trusts Team in delivering to develop and deliver persuasive and timely funding applications.
· Develop relationships with staff members and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development.
· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kids Cancers Charity’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
Reporting
· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support.
· Alongside the General Manager prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants.
· Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget.
· Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities.
Apply with covering letter and updated CV please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Political Studies Association (PSA) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Membership, Programmes & Events Assistant!
In this role, you will provide key administrative support across our membership services, events, and programmes - including the prestigioius PSA26 Annual Conference.
This is a fixed term contract for six months from October 2025 to April 2026.
Applications are open to all, including PhD students and Early Career Researchers.
For full details of the role, please review the job description.
To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter, and a completed Equal Opps Form by 5pm on Friday, 3 October 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Job Purpose
This role is pivotal in making sure the HR & Culture team is a credible, approachable and proactive department and supports staff and volunteers to achieve DENS’ organisational aims. As the first point of contact for advice and support on all aspects of the employee life cycle, from recruitment to exit, you’ll keep on top of tasks and take ownership of supporting staff and managers with their HR queries. Supported by the Head of HR & Culture, you will deliver a service that is timely, accurate, consistent and compliant.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Respond to all HR and training queries, support staff with their HR needs such as recruitment, induction, absence, pay and benefits, escalating to the Head of HR & Culture where needed.
• Support the Head of HR & Culture to review, develop and maintain standard frameworks and documents for all HR processes, to ensure consistency of approach and best practice across all teams at DENS.
• Take ownership for managing compliance within the employee life cycle, including onboarding, offboarding, ensuring letters are produced, spreadsheets/databases are updated and associated paperwork collected.
• Lead on recruitment of all posts, including preparing and posting job advertisements. Liaise with hiring managers to offer guidance on screening applications and interview questions, ensuring timely communication with candidates. Draft and issue offer letters, contracts of employment and other onboarding documentation
. • Carry out pre-employment checks including references, Right to Work and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
. • Deliver the HR Induction for new starters and regularly review the induction process to ensure it is kept up to date and is accessible.
• Ensure payroll administration is accurately completed for the monthly cut-off date, in liaison with the Finance team and payroll provider.
• Maintain and monitor staff records, including training, appraisals, annual leave, sickness absence, ensuring that pay is adjusted accordingly in line with DENS’ policies.
• Run reports and review data on the HR system (Breathe), highlighting issues or concerns and working collaboratively to come up with ideas and solutions.
• Pension administration, ensure all our legal obligations are met and all eligible staff are signed up to the scheme, in liaison with the pension provider.
• Chair and coordinate the Mental Health Working Group
. • Update the staff handbook, phone lists and support key workforce projects e.g. wellbeing, mental health first aid, policy development, creating guidance tools and training – working with the Head of HR & Culture to communicate and promote to staff.
• Support the training and empowerment of line managers and act as their first point of contact for support with HR policies and processes and the informal stage of employee relations issues, under the guidance of the Head of HR & Culture.
• Responsible for some elements of estate management, including coordinating fire safety checks.
• You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS’
For an informal chat call Jacky Stafford on 014 42 412 340
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.





ABOUT TRAIN
TRAIN is a youth work charity based in South Oxfordshire. We support young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot, Wallingford and the surrounding areas, especially those who are under-served.
Young people in our communities are facing complex challenges. Mental health struggles, pressures at school, family instability and the impact of poverty can leave them feeling isolated or overlooked. Too often, they don’t have access to the right support at the right time. TRAIN exists to change that. We offer trusted relationships with adults outside positions of authority, safe spaces where young people can be themselves, and opportunities to grow in confidence, make positive choices and feel part of their community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a key support role in a small, values-driven charity. While most people know TRAIN for its youth work, the smooth running of our organisation depends on good systems, clear admin and reliable behind-the-scenes support. That’s what this role is about.
As Charity Support Officer, you’ll take care of the day-to-day admin that keeps us organised, while also supporting projects and events that help TRAIN grow. Some responsibilities are regular — such as finance processing, HR and volunteer onboarding, responding to enquiries and keeping records accurate. Others will vary week to week, from preparing a funder report to liaising with contractors on a website update or helping coordinate the Didcot Youth Festival.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and comfortable juggling different tasks. You won’t be expected to lead major projects or make big decisions, but you will be the first port of call for the small, steady tasks that make a big difference. If you enjoy variety, value attention to detail, and want to play a part in supporting life-changing youth work, this role could be a good fit.
This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly. The role is based in Didcot or Wallingford with hybrid working. We expect at least some office time each week, but for exceptional candidates, we will consider a fully remote arrangement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Salary: £26,403–£28,142 FTE, pro-rated, depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent, part-time (15 hours per week)
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension: 3% employer contribution
- Flexible working: We’re happy to consider various flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, fully remote, term-time only and job shares. We can also be flexible about the exact number of hours and how they are worked during the week.
- Professional development: Tailored learning and training opportunities
- Wellbeing: Access to an employee assistance programme with mental health and wellbeing support
- Culture: Supportive, collaborative team with regular catch-ups and shared learning
JOB DESCRIPTION
Core (day-to-day focus)
- Communications and enquiries – be the first point of contact for general enquiries via email and social media, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Project coordination and events – Coordinate various ad hoc projects (e.g. website refresh, new systems) and provide support for events such as the Didcot Youth Festival.
- HR and volunteer support – coordinate onboarding for staff and volunteers, including references, DBS checks and inductions.
- Office and building liaison – help keep the Didcot youth centre running smoothly by liaising with the landlord/service manager and handling facilities needs.
- Team support – provide admin support across the CEO, staff and trustees, including scheduling, minute-taking and document preparation.
Important (regular, but secondary to the above)
- Finance administration – support the CEO and our bookkeeper with tasks such as processing invoices, expenses, payments and payroll information.
- Data and monitoring – keep records up to date (attendance, impact data, safeguarding logs) for accurate reporting.
- Comms basics – work with the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator to update the website, draft newsletters and prepare supporter updates.
- Database and records – maintain supporter, volunteer and young people’s contact details.
- Policies and procedures – keep master copies organised and flag review dates.
- Health & safety admin – support with risk assessments, building checks and first aid supplies.
Occasional (as needed)
- Fundraising support – assist with funder reports, donor thank-yous and admin for community events.
- Safeguarding admin – support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with record-keeping and DBS renewals (admin only).
- Governance support – assist with trustee papers, annual returns and filings.
- Supplies and logistics – order office supplies, consumables and manage petty cash/card reconciliation.
- IT and systems – liaise with IT suppliers on logins, backups or new staff accounts.
- Insurance/licensing renewals – track renewal dates and ensure processes are followed.
ABOUT YOU
We don’t expect you to have experience in every area of this role — we know people pick up skills in different ways. What matters most is that you’re organised, reliable and keen to support the team.
Essential qualities
- Organised and detail-focused, able to keep systems and records tidy.
- Good communicator, confident in responding to emails, calls and enquiries in a professional and friendly way.
- Comfortable juggling different tasks and adapting to what’s needed week by week.
- IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Able to work independently but also collaborate well as part of a small team.
- Motivated by making a difference for young people through the support you provide.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (we will arrange this before you start).
Desirable qualities
- Experience of charity administration, finance or HR processes.
- Familiarity with database/CRM systems or monitoring tools.
- Experience coordinating volunteers or supporting events.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection or health and safety admin.
- Experience preparing simple reports or supporting fundraising admin.
We’re open to people from a wide range of backgrounds. This role could suit someone returning to work after a period away from paid employment, or someone looking to transfer into charity work from another sector.
Equal opportunities
TRAIN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the youth work sector. We welcome diversity in age, ethnicity, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and lived experience.
Safer recruitment
TRAIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Recruitment to this post will include references and an enhanced DBS check.
TRAIN exists to improve the life opportunities of young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot and Wallingford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior leadership role at The Charity, as part of the Extended Leadership Team, and reporting into the Director of People and Culture. You’ll work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented workforce. You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of people operations, volunteer development, internal communications and learning. You will promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across The Charity, whilst ensuring that we adhere to relevant employment legislation and good practice.
The role will be responsible for leading a small, capable team of HR, Volunteering, and Learning and Engagement colleagues in support of our strategic priorities. We’re a small team, requiring you to flex between strategic activity and hands-on operational management.
You’ll be an experienced Human Resources professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward our people priorities, supporting team members and volunteers to thrive at work. And as a member of the CIPD, ideally Chartered, you will understand the importance of working in true partnership to advise and support your leadership peers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Leading People Operations: embedding excellent policies and processes, and advisory support
· Provide leadership of the the day-to-day People and Culture team at the Charity, including direct management of the People and Culture Manager, Volunteer Development Manager, and Learning and Engagement Manager.
· Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging Champions Groups e.g. EDI Champions, to make The Charity a great place to work
· Provide senior leadership advisory support to Heads of Teams peers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we have the right skills and culture to enable our strategic priorities
· Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders and manager on employment law, people policies and practices, and manage complex employee relations matters as required
· Oversee the management of people operations suppliers, including with payroll and pensions, and setting and tracking the People and Culture budget in support of our people priorities
· Work with the People and Culture Manager to develop and deliver innovative recruitment plans that attract talented and diverse candidates, and inclusive selection and onboarding processes
· Work with the support of the People and Culture Manager to collect and report meaningful people data to inform decision-making, supporting retention and engagement.
· Work with the People and Culture Manager to evaluate, develop and manage wellbeing programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of The Charity team
· Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to develop a career framework that rewards and recognises strong performance and provides meaningful career development opportunities
· Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to embed a culture of listening at The Charity, where people’s ideas and concerns are sought, listened to, and responded to. This includes overseeing strong internal communication.
Leading and delivering people and culture projects
· Support the Director of People and Culture to lead and deliver projects and initiatives in support of The Charity’s EDI plan, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within The Charity, and working to ensure that our team reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
· Lead change management projects, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, redesign to support capacity and capability for the future, or responding to external challenges
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Our client strive for a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer and this charity works to give every man the power to navigate it. As plans crystallise for a powerful new appeal, they will hire a new Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships, and Prospectus is proud to be leading the search.
Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Appeal and Partnerships
Permanent
c. £80,000
Hybrid working, remote and in-person working 4 days a month in the London Bridge office
Closing: Monday 13th October 2025
The Assistant Director, as a member of the organisation's senior leadership, will contribute and participate in strategy, planning, budgeting, decision-making and evaluation. You will specifically support the Heads of Partnerships, Appeal, and Philanthropy on the continued delivery and development of the overall Fundraising Strategy while also contributing directly to the success of the new appeal, scheduled to launch in February 2026. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will manage a very successful team that is surpassing targets and ambitions in a supportive and positive working environment.
The best person for this position will have a strategic mindset to lead and grow a portfolio of activities, with a track record of leading successful fundraisers and fundraising teams within an appeal setting. You will have expertise in major and principal gift fundraising and will have a track record of achieving targets year on year and growing income. The selected candidate will be an excellent communicator and will be confident in communicating complex technical information to general audiences.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and a first draft cover letter. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
The Finance Officer will have overall responsibility for entering all financial data in to Quickbooks, through to balance sheet stage. We are looking for an experienced book keeper, who can work with little supervision, and is able to manage workload to meet reporting deadlines. Duties and Responsibilities
• To enter, process and post invoices, expenses forms and requests for payment • Record income and expenditure
• Maintain and reconcile direct debits, to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain the petty cash system
• Undertake BACS payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger balances and resolve discrepancies
• Responsible for credit control
• Charge card reconciliation
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Calculate and enter accruals and prepayments, deferred income, deferred expenses, accrued income and all other postings necessary to prepare monthly management accounts on Quickbooks
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Calculate and post cost centre allocations
• Check monthly payroll to timesheets, prepare allocation of salary costs between cost centres and post payroll journal • Sourcing and purchasing office supplies
You will be working effectively and flexibly as part of a busy team. This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Post Holder may be required to undertake other duties as required by the Manager.
For an informal chat, please contact Jacky Stafford on 014 42-41234 0
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.





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As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the HR subject matter expert, you will lead the transition of HR and Culture at DENS. You will develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports organisational aims, responds to increasing HR demands and ensures that DENS is able to attract and retain a diverse workforce of talented staff and volunteers. You will proactively plan for, comply with and respond to the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including future employees, funders and commissioners, and changes to employment law.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and embed a People and Culture Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board.
• Be the trusted expert HR Advisor to Senior Leaders, the lead on all formal Employee Relations (ER) related cases, and coach the HR & Culture Officer to support managers on informal cases.
• Keep abreast of employment law, case law and trends, sharing these with key stakeholders to ensure policy and practices are not only compliant but innovative, and supporting the assessment and mitigation of people related risks
. • Gain an understanding and support leaders to innovatively respond to the recruitment challenges faced by low unemployment rates in the local area.
• Lead a proactive, data informed resource/workforce planning approach, based upon internal needs and external insight and trends (including recruitment needs, skills development, employment law changes).
• Develop a HR infrastructure and systems to support DENS’ service development. With the support of the HR and Culture Officer, review, develop and implement standardised processes and frameworks and supporting documents
. • Lead, motivate and develop your team, encouraging a collaborative climate.
• Review and implement staff development initiatives, including a structured training plan, quality assurance of one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews.
• Oversee employee relations and improved HR systems, ensuring compliance with best employment practices and risk management
. • Promote a healthy workplace culture and employee and volunteer proposition through contemporary HR practices such as wellbeing, recognition.
• Lead the implementation of the EDI policy, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace
. • Role model a culture that supports autonomy and responsibility by coaching managers on the use of tools and guidance to enable them to effectively and confidently manage employee related issues
. • Ensure payroll accuracy monthly and ensure post payroll checks have been completed
. • Responsible for managing the HR & Culture budget.
• You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS’ policies and procedures.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Lewington on 014 42-41 2340
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.




