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The Holocaust Educational Trust team is made up of hard working, energetic people who are passionate about our mission to educate every person from every background in the UK about the Holocaust and its relevance today.

Over the course of our history, the Trust has created a delivered innovative a meaningful learning experiences and educational programmes which reach over 100,000 young people each year, teaching them about what the Holocaust was, and its relevance today. The schools’ programmes we delivery include our Outreach/survivor speaker programme; our Lessons from Auschwitz Project; the Youth Advocacy/Ambassador Programme; Testimony 360: People and Places of the Holocaust; and Teacher Training. 

We are looking for a proactive, positive and team-oriented Schools Coordinator to work within our busy and fast-paced team. We are proud to have recently been identified as delivery partner for the Department for Education’s ‘Supporting Survivor Testimony in Teaching’ contract. Your priority area will be to ensure the effective and timely onboarding of schools who have registered to take part in this initiative, ensuring that once they have registered, we provide a seamless and efficient user journey, maximum school participation, and encourage further engagement across the organisation.

You will need to use your initiative and have a willingness to adapt to changing demands and priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of organisational skills, integrity, problem solving and people skills.

Key responsibilities

When a school registers for one of the Trust’s programmes, the Schools Coordinator manages the logistics and organisation of each school’s engagement, working closely with the schools and link teachers to ensure the smooth delivery of our programme. This includes:

• Coordinate booking dates/times – working with schools to ensure we fulfil their application to join one of our programmes.
• Handle enquiries and maintain accurate booking records.
• Staff allocation – securing freelance educator to deliver content.
• Direct communication – building and maintaining strong relationships with schools, teachers, and school staff, ensuring a smooth user experience for our clients. This includes, but is not limited to, answering queries from teachers / staff as received, linking schools with respective freelance educators as necessary, sharing all relevant updates and information ensuring teachers/staff are fully informed about the delivery plans.
• Courier booking – to ensure all hardware is onsite for respective delivery.
• Kit maintenance – monitoring processes related to monitoring of kit and responding to issues log in a swift manner.
• Monitoring – logistics plans and raising any issues with senior logistics staff as they arise.
• Maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage office communications, including phone calls and emails.
• Assist with general administrative tasks to support the teams objectives.

This is a full time contracted role until 31st March 2027 working in our Central London office location with hybrid working available in line with organisational policy. 

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Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Responsible for processing all income in SAGE from various platforms reconciling income to bank statements.
• Responsible for processing monthly/annual journal and accruals
• Responsible for sales invoicing.
• Perform monthly CRM-Accounting software reconciliation.
• Helping to improve finance processes and systems.
• Monthly claim and process monthly Internal Gift Aid claims and reconcile External Gift Aid with Fundraising Team.
• Support Finance Manager with a variety of monthly and quarterly reconciliations and ad-hoc reports
• Oversee customer invoicing and Credit Control.
• Assist the external auditors during their audit fieldwork
• Coordinate financial tasks for Major Fundraising Events (pre and post activities)
• Attend the major Fundraising events
• Acting as point of contact for income related queries
• Support with bank reconciliation,
• Support with preparation of fixed assets register
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns
• Assist in the preparation of Budgets, Reforecasts and Management Accounts
• Keep financial procedures and other documents up to date.
•  Provide training to budget holders

Other

• Maintain records of procedures, sharing best-practice with the rest of the team
• Provide support and cover as required to the Finance and Operations team.
• Respond to and direct general office inquiries by phone or email.

The above list is not exclusive of exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonable be expected.

In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery’s own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.

We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the day-to-day running of this multifaceted space to ensure a smoothly functioning whole. This includes coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration. They will also think creatively about the Centre’s different spaces and, alongside Gallery colleagues, will help produce exciting research programming.

An ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable multifaceted role, and will bring to the Gallery strong leadership, excellent communication, creative programming, innovative problem-solving, and strong organisational skills to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.

This is a full time, permanent position and requires on-site working 5 days per week.

Applications closing date is 2nd January at 23:30hrs.

Are you an organised and proactive governance professional? Do you enjoy being the reliable, trusted presence supporting senior decision-making?

Location: London (hybrid working, with occasional travel)
Benefits: Hybrid working, generous annual leave, development opportunities, supportive and collaborative team culture
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)

TPP are delighted to be recruiting a Committees Manager on behalf of a nationally recognised cultural organisation.  As the Committees Manager, you will play a vital role in keeping their governance structures running smoothly and professionally.

About the Role
As the appointed Committees Manager, you will sit within the Governance team and provide high-quality support across internal boards, leadership groups and Trustee committees. Your work will ensure key meetings run efficiently, decisions are well recorded, and governance processes remain robust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating governance meetings: scheduling, preparing papers, distributing information and taking accurate minutes.
• Supporting quarterly reporting, collating submissions, and producing clear governance summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for leadership groups and Trustee committees.
• Managing the formal complaints process, ensuring responses are timely and aligned with policy.
• Acting as the central contact for Trustees, offering professional and responsive support.
• Maintaining well-organised filing systems and digital records.
• Promoting strong governance practices and representing the Governance team where required.

About You

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy governance environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Strong experience taking minutes at high-level meetings.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a governance or compliance setting.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• A confident communication style, able to work with people at all levels.
• A detail-focused, methodical approach.
• Strong digital skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Inclusion Matters
TPP is committed to representing diverse talent and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who may not meet every desirable criterion but feel they have the skills and potential to excel. If you require adjustments at any stage, we will support you.

Apply Today
If you believe you’re the right fit for this Committees Manager position, please do not delay in applying. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support meaningful work within a respected cultural organisation.

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

READY TO HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW WITH A START-UP?

WE’RE RECRUITING AN ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDER…

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. We work across addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty and justice to help people access the support they need.

We are looking for an assistant to work closely with founder Mark Johnson. This is a hands-on role which could be for someone early in their career who wants a chance to learn, take on real responsibility, and be part of building something meaningful. It will suit someone who is organised, curious, and keen to develop.

This is a varied role in a start-up environment. Things are still being built, processes are developing, and we need someone who brings order, accuracy, and a calm, positive attitude.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong academic ability and can pick things up quickly
• Is organised, meticulous, and takes pride in keeping things in order
• Is interested in social justice and wants to understand our sector
• Has an open, willing attitude to learn and develop
• Can use digital and AI tools to simplify tasks
• Communicates clearly and can write simple, accurate notes and emails
• Is based in the South of England and willing to travel

This role may not be the right fit if:

• You prefer large, structured organisations with established systems
• You are mainly looking for visibility, status, or a defined career track
• You are not comfortable with varied tasks or learning as you go

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Communication support: Draft emails, prepare short notes, and help keep Mark up to date with actions and priorities
• Organisation: Keep diaries, documents, and information in meticulous order
• Meeting support: Join conversations, take clear notes, track actions, and ensure follow-up happens
• Research: Collect short summaries, stats, and key information about our sector (addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty, justice)
• Fundraising and bids: Assist with drafting, formatting, and preparing proposals and applications
• Documentation: Prepare simple business cases, summaries, or briefing papers
• Operations: Support basic bookkeeping tasks, receipts, and expense organisation
• Learning and development: Take on a variety of new tasks as skills grow

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.

Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.

Advisor and Trainer - Digital Inclusion
 
Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Salary: £33,378 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
The Role:
 
The Digital Inclusion Advisor and Trainer will lead the delivery of inclusive digital skills training while coordinating outreach, logistics, and volunteer engagement for the Connected Lives programme.
 
This role combines advisory and training expertise with strong organisational and leadership skills, supporting residents to build digital confidence, improve financial and health literacy, and access online services.
 
Acting as a key connector, the postholder will liaise with Community Connectors, Digital Champions, internal teams, and external partners to ensure smooth programme delivery and a positive learner experience.
 
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Head of Technology & Data

Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the officer)

Location: This role can be based in the UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington), or in one of our global hub sites (Abuja, Bogota, Dhaka, Nairobi, New Delhi)

Salary:

UK £81,314 (London), or £76,432 (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington).

Global - Competitive salary for each location

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Head of Technology & Data will champion the development, implementation, and use of information technology and data throughout Christian Aid, creating a culture of innovation and empowering IT users.

Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Technology & Data include:

• Responsible for building, supervising and maintaining a highly available and secure enterprise infrastructure including 24x7 cloud servers, mobility and remote access services and Azure Active Directory.
• Develop a road map for the strategic development of technology and data functions which incorporates system upgrades, installations, and conversions to ensure smooth transitions and optimised functionality for all users.
• Manage ITIL compliant processes including change management and service transition striving for innovation, reliability, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate proactively to develop strategies that enhance client services, amplify user efficiency, and inspire creative solutions to emerging challenges.
• Inspire and empower ICT staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and appraising team members, cultivating a culture of continuous development and excellence.
• Oversee network administration and network engineering (VPN, VOIP, Wan or relevant emerging technology) in key sites.
• Foster adaptability within ICT staff to align with evolving user needs, emerging technologies, and varied team dynamics.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, policies, and processes, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users and team members.
• Deliver user support through responsive helpdesk services and technical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation ensuring Christian Aid are at the forefront of technological advancements to identify and implement solutions that align with organisational values and goals.
• Manage ICT budgets responsibly, ensuring financial integrity in purchasing, planning, and reviewing resources.
• Develop robust ICT policies related to system architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, and service delivery to ensure business continuity and uphold organisational resilience.
• Build strong long-term partnerships by negotiating and managing vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts to ensure value-driven outcomes

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Degree level or equivalent with an MCSE.
• Extensive experience of the management of ICT services, including strategy development.
• Extensive experience of Project Management.
• Advanced communications and problem solving skills.
• Highly detailed knowledge of a broad range of information and communications technologies including server, desktop and network hardware and operating systems, application development, information security, internet technologies, support services, systems management tools.
• Advanced leadership and team management skills.
• Substantial supplier management experience.
• Highly developed appreciation of the interaction and impact of business and ICT strategies and operations.

Desirable:

• ITIL Foundation, Practitioner.
• Knowledge and experience of satellite communications.
• Knowledge and experience of telephony and conferencing solutions.
• Experience of multi-site delivery of ICT solutions, ideally in a multinational context.
• Hands on experience of managing resources on Microsoft Azure platform.
• Experience of network and application security implementation.
• Use of systems management and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Salary: £32,577
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Closing date: 1 December 2025
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, and wellbeing support

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer working for a leading UK charity dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. They transform lives by providing support, information, and practical advice to over 700,000 autistic adults and children, as well as their families and carers. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about event fundraising and keen to develop new impactful events. You’ll play a key role in developing new fundraising events, supporting and inspiring colleagues, and delivering excellent supporter experiences that maximise income and impact.

To be successful as the Senior Events Fundraising Officer you will need:

• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events with proven ability to meet financial targets.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to build strong and constructive working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, supporters and stakeholders
• Ability to be creative and innovative when planning new fundraising events

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2765EI.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in both research and converting that research into compelling data and stories to support our policy and influencing work.

This role will sit within our Research & Impact team, but will work across our communications, fundraising, and policy & influencing teams, particularly working closely with our senior leadership team to support our policy & influencing work. By converting the evidence and research from the research & impact team in to actionable insights and recommendations which can be shared with our funders, supporters and key decision makers such as policy makers and civil servants, you will play an important role in promoting the importance of prevention work as a tool to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are looking for someone with some experience in research and evaluation who has a passion for communication and storytelling. You will enjoy exploring quantitative and qualitative data to pull out meaningful insights, building relationships with a range of internal and external partners, and using data and evidence to persuade others to prioritise prevention-focused approaches to addressing societal issues.

Key responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• EnsuringTender’s projects implement Tender’s Theory of Change and evaluation processes, and ensure learnings from evaluations are used to improve Tender’s work
• Analysing Tender’s evaluation results and carrying out secondary research to produce reports and guidance on best practice approaches to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence
• Using the findings from Tender’s evaluations and research to author and disseminate (on behalf of Tender and working in partnership with other organisations) recommendations for policy makers on preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:

• The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
• Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
• Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
• Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
• A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:

• Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family. 
• Organising and delivering Companion workshops and training sessions to promote ongoing engagement with the Emmaus ethos, while identifying and supporting individual learning and development needs.
• Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
• To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
• To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
• Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Working in partnership with the Business Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
• Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

In this role, you’ll lead Gift Aid management and associated processes at Parkinson’s UK, working with teams across the organisation to identify improvements and efficiencies in processes; provide regular and robust reporting both on income and declarations; ensure frequent and accurate claims to HMRC and ultimately increase and maximise income.

As an expert in Gift Aid, you will work closely with income generating teams to ensure opportunities are taken to promote Gift Aid as a way of supporting Parkinson’s UK. You’ll take proactive and reactive steps to maximise the potential of the income stream through exploring all new and existing Gift Aid schemes and initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Be responsible for ensuring compliant end-to-end processing of Gift Aid across Fundraising, working collaboratively with Fundraising & Experience, Finance and Data processing teams.

• Identify areas for improvement of existing processes and the reduction of errors and risks associated with claims.

• Raise the profile of Gift Aid within as an important source of additional income, establishing yourself as the point of contact for GA related queries. 

• Maximise income from Gift Aid and associated schemes across the Fundraising and Experience Directorate.

• Work with key stakeholders to ensure gift aid guidance, policies and processes are embedded and monitored, including new income streams or third party platforms.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable knowledge of HMRC Gift Aid regulations, processes and requirements.

• Experience of managing Gift Aid processes within the charity sector including coordinating various stakeholders.

• Experience of implementing changes to internal processes and procedures in order to increase Gift Aid income. 

• Experience of working with organisation's governance and finance teams for delivery and accountability.

• Experience of utilising CRM systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce NPC. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Offices on 18 December 2025

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Your new company
My client is a London-based charity with offices worldwide.
Your new role
They are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. This role is for a period of 6 months, but may extend. They offer hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week, 2 days from home. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Regular reviews of budget vs actual performance, identifying variances
- Prepare regular monthly financial reports and KPIs, conducting regular reviews with budget holders
- Monthly and quarterly prepayments, accruals and control account reconciliations
- Engage with budget holders to prepare submissions for annual budget and periodic forecasting submissions
- Analyse forecasts and budgets to prepare commentaries on key variances and emerging trends
- Identify errors and omissions in submissions
- Ownership of salary and headcount forecasting, budgeting and monitoring for all departments
- Maintain and improve models, supporting annual pricing and related analysis
- Assist with year-end audit preparation, providing necessary documentation
- Ensuring all year-end reconciliations and adjustments for relevant control accounts are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Supporting internal and external auditors and providing accurate and timely financial information
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, maintaining strong financial controls
- Be proactive in seeking continuous improvement and implement relevant audit recommendations
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues across the finance team and wider organisation
- Engage with colleagues across the organisation, both inside and outside finance, responding promptly to queries

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience of management accounting and financial analysis. Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling are also key. If you were studying for a financial qualification, this would also be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to join a large and growing charity with branches worldwide, in a key role within the finance team. This role is initially for 6 months, but may extend for the successful candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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Job Title:Challenge Events Manager

Department:  Fundraising and Development

Reports to:  Head of Supporter Engagement

Direct reports:  Fundraising Events Officer

This role will also oversee agency resource.

Location: Home based, with occasional travel to offices in London and Lingfield, Surrey

Salary: £38,000 - £41,523 depending on experience (FTE per annum)

Hours:  30 – 37 hours per week (Open to negotiation)

Contract: Permanent, all year round

Closing Date:  Thursday 4th December 2025

Young Epilepsy and St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and promotes the welfare of all learners.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will form part of this process. 

An Enhanced Disclosure with relevant Barring Service checks and full referencing will be required before employment can commence.

Your Role

Are you passionate about challenge event fundraising and improving the lives of children and young people with epilepsy? Join the fundraising team at Young Epilepsy and take on an exciting new role leading the expansion of our challenge events programme.

You’ll be responsible for continuing the strong growth that we’re delivering in this area through the expansion of our challenge event portfolio and virtual challenge events. Line Managing the Fundraising Events Officer, you will work with them to manage our annual events and test new events and ideas.

This is a varied role with lots of potential for growth, development and the opportunity to shape the challenge event programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery and expansion of Young Epilepsy’s challenge events programme.
• Continue to grow challenge event income, helping to diversify Young Epilepsy’s income.
• Lead and inspire the Challenge Events Team and delight our supporters.

What we need from you

• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about improving the lives of children with epilepsy.
• Keen to learn and grow with a commitment to personal development.
• Imaginative, energetic and creative with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Significant experience leading a challenge events programme within a supporterfocused organisation.
• Proven experience of successfully delivering virtual event fundraising and digital marketing.
• A passion for providing excellent stewardship and donor journeys, inspiring supporters and making improvements on processes.

 Your benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Occupational pension scheme
• Subsidised dining room
• Gym membership options (on and off-site)
• Your Rewards, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits
• Free parking on campus
• Access to a working farm and horticultural area

We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car

About us

Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a child can experience. There’s a loss of all sense of safety – not knowing when and where their next seizure will happen, who’ll be there and whether they’ll be hurt.

We’ve been transforming the lives of children and young people with epilepsy for over 125 years.

We’ve led the way in an inclusive, progressive, and nurturing approach to the education and support of children and young people with epilepsy.

Today, more than ever, Young Epilepsy is dedicated to standing up, with and for, children and young people with epilepsy. We’re here for them. It’s our job to listen and work with them so they can fulfil their potential.

We campaign for children’s rights. We deliver health services and research that improve diagnosis and treatments. We support children and young people throughout school, college, and university. We provide information, friendly advice, and practical help for living everyday life.  Together we create possible.

For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website: 

 No agencies please 

Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).

If you do not hear anything within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).

Job summary 

At Malaria No More UK, we exist to end malaria – together. This deadly disease is preventable and treatable, yet a child still dies every minute. We refuse to accept that. 

We’re looking for a digitally fluent storyteller and campaigner to make malaria impossible to ignore on online global platforms. As our Global Digital Engagement Officer, you will work closely within the communications team to help lead the development and delivery of our digital engagement strategy, ensuring our content is insight-led, cuts through the noise, inspires action, delivers on objectives, and amplifies the voices of those on the frontlines of the fight against malaria. 

You’ll take our messages to the audiences that matter most: from world-leaders and political decision-makers to supporters and influencers. You’ll work across the organisation, helping ensure the people and stories that drive change are seen, heard, and shared. 
 
This is your chance to use your creativity and skills to save lives and change the future. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy & Planning 

• Support with the creation and delivery of a monthly, insight-led digital engagement and content plan , ensuring it adheres to the strategy, and aligns with MNMUK’s advocacy and campaign objectives and influencing global decision-making. 

• Manage and optimise channels and content from an agreed strategy, ensuring our messages reach and resonate with priority audiences in key geographies. 

• Support on all aspects of digital and content for multiplatform global campaigns and engagement moments (e.g. World Malaria Day, UNGA, G7, Davos). 

• Maximise reach and influence of Malaria No More UK’s  ambassadors and patrons to amplify messages and help the Malaria No More UK and Zero Malaria channels grow. 

• With the Head of Ambassador Relations and Creative Partnerships, devise a clear strategy for building a new pool of creator influencers engaged in policy and advocacy influencing. 

Content Creation & Publishing 

• With support from senior communications’ colleagues, you will ideate, and produce creative multi-channel content, sometimes supporting the management of agencies, freelancers, and partners to ensure delivery of world-class multiplatform campaigns.

• Provide digital, content, and social expertise across MNMUK and its partners, ensuring creatives, scientists, and advocates are amplified through coordinated digital strategies.

• Along with the Senior Digital and Content Manager, function as a digital, content, and social media advisor to the MNMUK team. 

• Maintain consistent use of agreed narratives and campaign messaging within brand guidelines. 

Engagement & Amplification 

• Support digital engagement with influencers, ambassadors, and decision-makers, using paid and organic tactics to drive advocacy impact. 

• Amplify voices of trusted messengers from endemic countries, world class scientists, Zero Malaria celebrity ambassadors, and influencers in target markets. 

Insight & Reporting 

• Use data and insight to support MNMUK’s mission. Generate weekly digital and social reports to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and partners, using insights to help refine strategy and improve impact. 

• Feed results into campaign planning and organisational learning. 

Website Management  

• Support the upkeep and optimisation of the organisation’s website by updating content, uploading blogs, campaign pages, and resources, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with brand guidelines. Flag technical issues to external providers or the Senior Digital Manager as needed. 

Qualifications, skills, and experience  

Essential 

• Proven experience in managing social channels including publishing content and engaging with audiences. 

• Proven experience in creating original content for web and social channels. 

• Proven experience delivering digital engagement strategies for campaigns that influence decision-makers, ideally in advocacy, politics, or global health. 

• Knowledge of paid social strategy, SEO/SEM, audience segmentation, and analytics. 

• Knowledge of CMS tools, influencer tools, and analytics tools. 

• Proven ability to grow organic engagement across all channels. 

• Confidence advising senior leaders on digital strategy, with the ability to influence cross-organisational decision-making. 

• Strong understanding of accessibility, safeguarding, and ethical practice in digital spaces. 

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) for digital content. 

• Familiarity with emerging AI and digital optimisation tools. 

• Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

Desirable 

• Experience in the NGO, advocacy, or global health sectors, or in a similar role for a corporate organisation. 

• Experience of A/B testing. 

• Understanding of UK political/media landscapes and responding to and monitoring it’s impacts your work. 

• Experience collaborating with international NGO, UN, and civil society partners, particularly in Africa. 

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to contribute to digital storytelling and engagement that influences the global malaria fight. 

• A collaborative, creative and mission-driven team culture. 

• Competitive salary: £37,000 

• Hybrid working, with one day a week in our shared workspace in London. 

• 10% employer pension contribution. 

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays – with the period between Christmas and New Year as additional days off. 

• Opportunities for learning, development and global collaboration. 

• Opportunities for travel.

This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual or exhaustive. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role and may be amended over time in consultation with the senior leadership. 

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds can introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.    

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.