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We’re Hiring: Corporate and Philanthropy Fundraising Manager
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £40,000
Apply by: Monday 27th April 2025

Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.

With an annual income of £3 million, we have ambitious plans to double our income by 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.

Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

✨Develop and grow relationship building and stewardship strategies and programmes for existing business and major donor supporters.

✨ Manage existing corporate relationships and major donors with a view to deepen engagement and develop levels of support.

✨  Grow and sustainably increase income from existing corporate partners and major donors.

✨Use the charity’s CRM to manage relationships and record key information.

✨  Develop a strategy and programme for identifying and securing the support of new businesses and potential major donors.

✨  Implement the strategy by proactively identifying, approaching and securing new corporate relationships in line with the Charity’s corporate and philanthropy strategy.

✨Create and deliver compelling proposals and pitches to prospective new corporate and major donor supporters.

✨Manage the pipeline through the charity’s CRM and record/update key information as required.

✨  Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.

✨  Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each other’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives.

✨  Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.

✨  Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.

✨  Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.

✨  Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations.

✨  Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.

✨ Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.

✨ Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.

✨Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.

✨Provide practical and person coaching support to the Legacy and Trusts & Foundations fundraisers.

✨ Ensure there is a continual culture and focus on learning and development and wellbeing.

You bring:

✅   Proven experience in corporate account management of corporate partners.

✅   Strong track record of delivering income growth and a demonstrable commercial mindset.

✅   Excellent stakeholder management skills.

✅   Excellent communication and presentation skills.

✅   Passion for the charity sector and a commitment to Cerebra’s mission, culture and values.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, company sick pay, organisational membership of Fundraising Everywhere learning and development platform and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.

Interviews:

• Online (Teams): Week commencing 3rd November 2025
• 2nd Stage: Week commencing 10th November 2025

Join us in creating a better world for children with neurological conditions. Let’s do something extraordinary—together.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know. 

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.

Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner.

From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children’s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide.

Within China’s ever-changing social landscape, ICC’s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity.

Main purpose of the role 
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you’ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. 

Main Responsibilities: 

1. Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC’s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. 
2. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. 
3. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing  and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement 
4. Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. 
5. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. 
6. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. 
7. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. 
8. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events.
9. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. 
10. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. 
11. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. 
12. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. 
13. Undertake additional duties as requested. 
14. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner.

Fundraising Campaigns and Events 

1. Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. 
2. Support the Executive Director on other events. 
3. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. 

Safeguarding Statement

International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.

All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts.

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve.

We together are: 

Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of  COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM

Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share.

For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.

We are seeking a flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to deliver and develop services for Young Carers aged 5–16. The role involves three key parts. The first is delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation, and give Young Carers a break from their responsibilities. The second is providing one-to-one support to help Young Carers manage challenges, access services, and prioritise their mental and emotional wellbeing. The third is leading outreach to identify and engage hidden Young Carers. 

About The Role: 

You will work across two key age groups, 5–11 and 12–16, delivering and supervising activities, supporting events and trips, and providing behavioural management where needed. Alongside group activities, you will offer one-to-one support to individual Young Carers, ensuring they feel heard, included, and supported as they navigate the challenges of their caring roles. You will also deliver awareness training sessions, run stalls, and build partnerships in the community to identify and engage Young Carers. 

This is a part-time post (3 days per week). The regular days will be Wednesday - Friday, However flexibility is required, with regular evening and occasional weekend work.

Key Requirements Include: 

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups 

• Experience facilitating groups or activties 

• Ability to provide one-to-one support in a sensitive and empowering way 

• Strong communication skills with young people, families, and professionals 

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible 

• A strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality 

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required 

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice 

About Wandsworth Carers’ Centre: 

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times. 

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:   

Friendly team and working environment, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.  

Sponsor Group Relationship Manager 

Location: Remote (UK-based) 
Contract: Part-time, 3.75 days per week 
Salary: £40k per annum pro rata 

About Us 

Gulab Sorkh Foundation (GSF) is an independent charity supporting former members of the Afghan security forces and their families, who have come to the UK under the Government’s Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP). Our mission is to help these individuals rebuild their lives, access support, and integrate fully into British society. 

We have recently been awarded new funding under the Communities for Afghans (CfA) Phase 2 programme. This funding allows us to expand our work supporting Afghan families through Sponsor Groups, which is why we are growing our team to ensure we can provide high-quality support to all participants. 

About the Role 

You will be the driving force behind the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of Sponsor Groups. Success in this role depends on your ability to inspire, motivate and sustain long-term commitment from these groups, ensuring they are confident, supported, and fully equipped to welcome Afghan households. 

You will contribute to developing innovative strategues to attract new Sponsor Groups, maintain strong engagement, and address challenges proactively, ensuring a high-performing network across the UK. 

This is a busy and varied role, combining community engagement with strategic partnership. You will play a key role in shaping GSF’s growing national programme, ensuring our families receive the care and opportunities they need to thrive in the UK.  We are looking for someone who is proactive and highly organised, with a genuine passion for supporting refugee communities. 

How to Apply 
 

Please upload a CV and cover letter by the closing date. In your cover letter, you must explain how you meet every one of the essential criteria in the person specification. Applications that do not address the essential criteria may not be considered. 

Gulab Sorkh Foundation (GSF) supports a diverse range of beneficiaries within the Afghan armed forces community. We know that diversity within our team strengthens our work, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, especially those with lived experience of immigration. 

Research shows that some people do not apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this is you, please consider applying anyway; your skills and perspective could be exactly what we need. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for successful candidates. We cannot sponsor visas, so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

We may close the vacancy early if we receive enough strong applications. 

We’re looking for passionate, faith-filled Regional Coordinators to help raise awareness, inspire prayer, and grow support across the UK — particularly in Scotland, the Midlands, and London.

About the Role

You’ll be the local face of Barnabas Aid — building relationships with churches, supporters, and Christian communities in your region.

• Share the stories of persecuted Christians and mobilise prayer and action
• Represent Barnabas Aid at church meetings, events, and conferences
• Encourage giving and ongoing support to sustain vital projects worldwide
• Strengthen engagement through inspiring communication and personal connection

About You

• A practising Christian, actively involved in a local church
• Passionate about the global persecuted Church and Barnabas Aid’s mission
• A confident communicator and network builder
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable presenting to groups
• Able to travel within your region

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven international ministry that turns compassion into action. Every conversation, event, and prayer you inspire helps bring hope and aid to Christians in need.

The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.

Role purpose:

A member of the Senior Management Team providing management and direction to the Support Services to deliver The Stoll Foundation’s strategic objectives. This role is to provide operational oversight of tenant support and engagement services, ensuring vulnerable veterans are empowered, well-supported, and actively involved in shaping the services they receive. The role is central to fostering inclusive communities, improving tenancy sustainment, and enhancing resident wellbeing through collaborative, person-centred approaches.

To manage all Support Services across Soll, plus outreach services with partners.

Key responsibilities:

· Responsible to the Director of Support and Tenant Engagement for providing leadership and management of the Support Team in the provision of person-centred services, plus ensuring tenants are actively engaged in line with our Beneficiary Involvement policy.

· Implemented strategic objectives that align with our organisational goals. Ensuring that agreed outcomes are met, while actively monitoring progress.

· Present regular management information and detailed reports on key performance indicators, providing insights to guide decision-making and enhance service delivery. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, driving our mission to provide quality supported housing solutions for the community.

· Act as Safeguarding Lead.

· Deputise for the Director as required.

Management of Support Services

· Take on a strategic lead with other agencies including housing, health and social care professionals as required.

· Manage and maintain services in accordance with the principles and practice of equality and diversity.

· Ensure Support Plans and Risk Assessments are undertaken in line with Stoll’s policies and procedures.

· Ensure that there is a menu of health and wellbeing services provided, in consultation with beneficiaries.

· Ensure beneficiaries are involved in the design, delivery, and monitoring of services.

· Support the Director in undertaking a review of Support Services.

· Oversee the assessment of applicants on the waiting list for housing and support at Stoll. This includes monitoring progress.

· Ensure that each scheme is well managed, and staff cover is provided when necessary.

· Ensure any risks or significant concerns are escalated as required.

·         As a member of the Senior Management Team contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Stoll, working proactively to ensure that services meet the changing needs and demands of the ex-Service community.

Person Specification

Head of Support and Tenant Engagement

• Significant experience of managing and leading Support Services at a senior level, working with adults.
• Significant experience in the involvement of beneficiaries.
• Experience of managing staff, including dispersed staff teams.
• Track record of developing teams and services.
• Experience of performance monitoring of the key performance indicators related to Support.
• Proven experience in Budget management and financial oversight.
• Experience with safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to act as the Safeguarding Lead.
• Experience/knowledge of the issues facing the ex-Service community.
• Excellent communicator.
• Aptitude and ability to work under pressure.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 17th October 2025 , 5pm

Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.

Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sebastian’s Action Trust supports families of children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses across Hampshire, Berkshire and the surrounding areas. We’re a small charity with big ambitions. Could you be part of the next stage of our development? 

We’re looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Fundraising and Engagement team, helping us to engage with new supporters and grow existing partnerships.

With a particular focus on forging relationships with local businesses, groups and clubs, you’ll build a portfolio of partnerships across the area, inspiring support and deepening engagement. You’ll work closely with the Community and Events Fundraiser to feed the events pipeline and support organisations in running their own events and fundraising initiatives. 

With experience in community or corporate fundraising or an equivalent sales or marketing role, you’ll combine ambition and a focus on targets, with exceptional supporter care. It goes without saying that you’ll need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, but we’re also looking for a team player who’s happy to support our wider fundraising and marketing programme. 

We're looking for someone who is committed to taking our supporters on journeys which inspire them to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential. Is that you?

Our vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential. To make that vision a reality, we are growing a global community of people who want to tackle extreme poverty, and who will be invited to give, pray, campaign, volunteer and make lifestyle changes, partnering with Tearfund in this vision. 

As Marketing Executive - Supporter Journeys, you will be responsible for the delivery of supporter journey activity, planning and executing individual and church supporter journey activities across various channels, including direct mail, telephone, and digital.

Do you have the following experience?

• Delivering marketing/supporter engagement campaigns across multiple channels including direct mail, email and telephone.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and how to use data to design and monitor performance
• Project managing efficiently and communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns and adopting a test and learn approach

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through projects from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Highly collaborative
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things.

If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from  Teddington's Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. This currently means around 2 days per month working from the Teddington office, with the rest worked from home.

This a full time role 35 hours per week, flexible working patterns may be considered. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Company Description

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive.

Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating manager to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Purpose
The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio:

  • Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities.

  • Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls.

  • Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora.

  • Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants.

  • Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes.

  • Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the  lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or  briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management.

• Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your  team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team.  Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines.

• Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies. 

• Flexible support to team:  provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required. 

Line Management:

• This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members. 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience) 
• Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting 
• Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads
• Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine
• Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”
• The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels
• Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it

Additional Information

Why work for us
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:

• Salary: £58,000 to £61,200 pa 
• Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
• Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract 
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Benenden Healthcare Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities 
• Season Ticket Loan

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. 

To Apply 
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria.  Please quote Reference 2544QCJ when you apply.

The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2025. 

Company Statement
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.

See the difference your admin and relationship building skills make. Every day.

We all need a purpose in life. At Princess Alice Hospice, you’ll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to a great cause and be supported every step of the way. We’re small enough for you to really see the impact you have, and big enough to support you with training, experience and fantastic benefits. 

Find more meaning from your work and be the difference at moments that really matter.

About the role:

Gifts in Wills help fund over 1/3 of the vital care we provide. Working with the Head of Legacies and your job share partner, you’ll ensure that all gifts in Wills left to Princess Alice Hospice are administered in a professional, timely and compassionate way, in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience and an understanding of charity legacy administration; someone who enjoys managing a varied workload and building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.  You’ll have experience of working alone or as part of a team; prioritising and managing your workload; working with budgets and monitoring and reporting on KPIs.  You’ll share our commitment to the mission, vision and values of the hospice.  If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference we’d love to hear from you – even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement of the role.

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our community, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• educational and professional development opportunities
• monthly group reflections via Schwartz Round sessions
• free on-site parking
• tranquil Hospice grounds
• subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme
• access to Blue Light Card discount card
• Access to Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto-enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
• excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers)
• wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

Discover the difference you can be.

About us

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.

All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.

Shop Cover Manager - London

Job reference: REQ004442

Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Role also includes an additional £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance

Supporting Scope shops based in the London area. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area. Supporting Scope shops based in the London area

Permanent, 35 hours

Job description

Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?

If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

The role

We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in London area. These include: Acton, Basildon Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow and Woolwich. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.

This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence and maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.

Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.

About you

As Divisional Support Lead, you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.

To be successful in this role

· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.

· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers

· Possess a strong work ethic

· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.

· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.

About working in our shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.

Shop hours

It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.

Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 35 days annual leave

· flexible working (where we can)

· company pension

· excellent training and career development

· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues

· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more

One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

How to apply

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) to join our collaborative Individual Giving team.

As an Individual Giving Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel campaigns designed to recruit new supporters and the ongoing supporter stewardship of these new donors. You’ll manage acquisition activity across products including cash giving, lottery, and regular giving, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets.

You’ll be responsible for the creative development of campaign assets, day-to-day agency collaboration, and the ongoing optimisation of supporter stewardship communications. From planning and reporting to evaluating impact, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we acquire new donors and retain our supporters.

About You

You’re confident in managing campaigns with track record of delivering successful multi-channel fundraising campaigns that drive supporter growth. You bring excellent project and budget management skills, analytical thinking, strong reporting and evaluation capabilities and think supporter-first.

You’re experienced in working across channels including email, social media, telephone fundraising and print, and you know how to use insight to shape compelling supporter journeys. You’re a collaborative team member, able to manage internal stakeholders and external suppliers with ease, and you thrive in an environment where attention to detail and strategic focus are key.

About the Team

You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.

We work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external agencies to deliver campaigns that make a real impact. You’ll be supported by a team that values innovation, shares learnings, and celebrates success—while always keeping our supporters at the heart of what we do.

Please see the Job Description below for more detail about this exciting role.

The detail

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract
• Closing Date: 26th October 2025 

Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced programme coordinator to lead our Travelling with Confidence grant, engaging and empowering disabled people, promoting independent mobility, using rail and connecting modes. Working with our members and partners you will coordinate and support the delivery of this important programme, helping to ensure it is participatory, empowering, effective and well-evaluated, while sharing learnings and building a lasting legacy.

Salary: £36,400 (FTE) 

Days: Part-time, 3.5 days (25.9hrs) p/w – flexible working patterns available 

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays; pension with employer contribution of 3%; flexi-time working (core hours 10am-3pm); access to Employee Assistance Programme 

Contract type: Fixed term, until 26 February 2027 (15 months)

Location: Home-based (location flexible, within Great Britain) 

Direct reports: None, but responsible for liaison with and reporting from delivery partners 

About us 

Community Rail Network is a not-for-profit organisation, working across Britain to support a growing ‘community rail’ movement. Community rail promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making projects, and brings people together. 

Community rail is made up of 75 community-based partnership organisations, 1,300 station friends volunteer groups, and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects with young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence with families and marginalised groups, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener travel and tourism by rail. 

Our enthusiastic team of 22 works mainly from home in different locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to advise our members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights via decision-makers and the media. We believe in developing our team and supporting everyone to reach their potential while having a good work-life balance. 

Responsibilities

Programme coordination, delivery and monitoring and evaluation: 

• Ensure good coordination and communication between delivery partners and support their high-quality delivery in line with timeframes and requirements, including via steering group meetings and individual support. 

• Offer support, guidance and ideas to our delivery partners to assist their work, helping them to build capacity and confidence and meet their objectives. This includes support to engage with, and draw on the experiences, ideas and voices of disabled people.

• Support delivery partners in developing and embedding co-creation principles and empowering ways of working for their projects, drawing on good practice and expertise. 

• Work with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate positive collaboration and help develop our wider network while supporting project objectives and raising awareness about this work.

• Produce communications content to support project delivery, such as case studies and blogs, and work with our Communications and Policy team to promote the programme, its achievements, and amplify the voices/views/needs of the disabled people engaged. 

• Manage the delivery of a accompanying small grant fund (using/adapting our existing processes and systems) for other community rail partnerships/groups to deliver travel confidence initiatives with disabled people. Provide similar support and advice to those grant-funded to that offered to the core delivery partners, in line with their needs. 

• Support monitoring, data collection and meaningful evaluation by all core and grant-funded delivery partners, ensuring this is in line with project reporting requirements, and serves our goals around legacy-building and empowering those involved.

• Monitor and review project objectives, troubleshooting any issues in a timely manner. 

• Financial management of the grant budget, managing internal (Community Rail Network) budget spend as well as monitoring the delivery partner budgets in partnership with the project leads, ensuring these are in line with agreed grant funding.

Grant administration, reporting and liaison  

• Maintain and develop relations with the grant provider, ensuring we meet reporting deadlines and other requirements (such as attendance at progress meetings).

• Work with project partners to agree the data set requirements and outcome parameters for evaluation, and provide suitable reporting tools.

• Completion of grant reports and financial statements, including coordinating and reviewing project delivery data (from project partners).

Evaluation and legacy building 

• Work collaboratively with an external evaluation consultant to assess and enhance current monitoring and evaluation approaches, co-develop theories of change, and embed participatory and inclusive evaluative practices throughout the programme. 

• Produce guidance and tools to support wider delivery across community rail and beyond, working with our member support and communications teams. 

• Work with colleagues, members and partners to raise wider awareness about the project and its findings and build a legacy. This includes set up and delivery of a member webinar (with support from the events team) to share project experiences. 

Team and partnership working (as relevant and appropriate) 

• Contribute to the wider objectives and development of Community Rail Network by sharing project progress and learning and offering advice and input. Work with our member support & development team to help embed lessons from the project and improve our ongoing support for members on rail confidence initiatives and the involvement and empowerment of disabled people.

• Feed into our senior team on strategic insights and ideas emerging from the programme to help us advocate for more inclusive, confident (rail) travel for disabled people. 

• Attend, and support, community rail events (internal and external) to develop knowledge and understanding of the movement and its role. 

• Contribute to the development of our internal systems (e.g. spreadsheets, CRM) such as by data capturing relevant contacts and details.

• As a member of the Community Rail Network team, assist with more general work as needed. 

Skills and competencies 

1. A proven track record in project management, including coordinating between multiple delivery partners and ensuring project/funding requirements are met, and supporting/overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation. 
2. Demonstrable experience in supporting community projects, ideally related to inclusion and mobility, including working with disabled people. 
3. A good understanding of and confidence using community engagement, local communications, project planning and evaluation techniques. 
4. The ability to collaborate and communicate with community groups and other local partners, draw on their views and expertise, and support them to deliver effectively. 
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive, and a great team player. 
6. A proven ability to bring partners and groups together, develop and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, deliver joint activities, and form professional networks. 
7. Good writing and analysis skills, with the ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative evidence, produce case studies and reports. 
8. Awareness of accessibility, social mobility and social inclusion issues, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities and disabled people.
9. A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised, professional, productive manner, including planning and scheduling, coordinating with colleagues and partners, and bringing projects to fruition.

Other information

This post is home-based, but with some travel (including occasional overnight stays) for project meetings, events and external meetings. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed.

This is a fixed term contract and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.  Start date for the role is 1 December 2025, or as soon as possible after this date.

We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding. Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, who meet the skills for this role, and support positive representation within our workforce. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.