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The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has a vision of bringing God's Living Hope to the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of seven Areas of Focus that healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer.

Working closely with the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, this is an opportunity to join the Bishop's Office team, working with and for the bishop across the diocese in service of the Church's mission.

Day to day, the Chaplain works closely with others to support the Bishop's public ministry, with key accountabilities for liturgical, pastoral and ministry support, as well as liaising with the Safeguarding Team and Registrar, and overseeing episcopal administration. The role also focuses on supporting the bishop's ministry in the areas of inspiring worship and nurturing prayer.

We are looking for someone who brings theological wisdom, pastoral sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgement, alongside the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload, helping to sustain the Bishop's ministry in both strategic and personal ways. This role would suit someone who is prayerful, collaborative, and adaptable, and who is equally at ease supporting worship and ministry, working with senior colleagues in sensitive and sometimes complex matters. It offers an opportunity to combine spiritual maturity with practical leadership, with the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance.

Responsibilities

Liturgical, Pastoral and Ministry Support (30%)

• Oversee planning for key services across the diocese, including confirmations and institutions, maintain digital resources for churches and support the Bishop at these services as needed.

• On the Bishop's behalf, consult and advise Cathedral, incumbents and churchwardens on the planning and delivery of any service in which the Bishop plays a part, ensuring Orders of Service are signed off and accessible to the Bishop as appropriate.

• Discern the next season of support for 'Nurturing Prayer' at both diocesan and parish level, work in collaboration with the Discipleship & Ministry team to develop a strategic approach. As required, lead on the planning and delivery of activity.

• Support the worship and prayer life of key gatherings; such as Bishop's Council and Diocesan Synod, as well as other diocesan events.

• Assist the bishop in his teaching ministry as needed, research matters, attend key leadership training days, and support and contribute to the programme as appropriate.

• Take opportunities to lead and preach at services or teaching events at the invitation of parishes across the diocese.

• Advise on and provide bespoke prayers and liturgies, faithful to the Anglican tradition, for a variety of civic and ecclesiastical occasions.

• In collaboration with Bishop's Ecumenical Advisor and Churches Together Nottinghamshire (CTN) fulfil the role of Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (DEO)

Safeguarding & Episcopal administration (35%)

• In conjunction with the Registry, advise on and ensure that clergy licences and Permissions to Officiate are administered in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with all requirements for Safer Recruitment and House of Bishops' policies.

• Ensure the Bishop's Office support parishes in their compliance with all legal requirements including in relation to the suspension of benefices and pastoral reorganisation, service provision and building usage.

• Oversee administration for C4 applications, the Overseas Clergy Measure and Eucharistic Assistants.

• Support the administration of the Clergy Discipline Measure and complaint and grievance procedures relating to clergy.

• Be the first point of contact in the Bishop's Office for safeguarding matters; liaise with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer; and attend diocesan and national safeguarding planning group meetings on behalf of the bishop, where appropriate. Represent the diocesan bishop at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Board (DSAP).

• Work with the Bishop's Office team to ensure the effective management of clergy files and processes, in line with the 2021 Clergy Files Policy Guidance, GDPR, and clergy appointments, including the accurate maintenance of the National Clergy Register.

• Work with the Bishop and Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in circulating key communications, including Pastoral Letters and Ad Clerum. Also ensure that existing Ad Clera are updated to reflect latest House of Bishops' practice guidance and policies.

• Respond to 'Bishop to Bishop' enquiries and Current Clergy Status Letters (CCSL) to provide reference requests as required.

• Oversees the work of the Senior Administrator in in managing effective administration of processes and use of data in relation to Ministers and Church Officers.

Collective working (20%)

• Work closely with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in making recommendations and proposals to the Bishop on the effective management of key issues, which may arise.

• Work with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects and the wider diocesan team to support communication of the bishop's ministry and missional priorities through diocesan communication channels and other public or parliamentary channels.

• Play an active role in the life of the Bishop Office team, working in collaboration with Advisory roles and as part of strategic projects as required.

• Help foster good communication and support between the diocese, the Bishop's staff and the Cathedral staff.

• Assist the Bishop and his wife in their personal ministry and mission, including significant hospitality events, leadership training or evangelistic outreach.

Healthy cultures (15%)

• Attend to the spirituality and prayer that underpin the work of the Bishop's Core Team in sustaining momentum during a season of considerable growth and change.

• Be someone to whom the Bishop can turn and speak in confidence.

• Assist with the theological and pastoral dimensions of the Bishop's ministry, ensuring that pastoral concerns are redirected and followed up appropriately.

• Help protect the Bishop from the pressures of the present moment, guard his humanity, and ensure faithfulness to the wider vision of his ministry.

• The Chaplain will be expected to be a regular worshipper in a local congregation.

Person Specification

• Ordained priest in the Church of England, with several years' experience in a post-ordination role.

• Some experience of working with Archdeacons, Area Deans and Parish oversight and governance.

• Some knowledge of Church of England's processes and procedures in relation to Clergy management and episcopal administration.

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, safeguarding leadership and Clergy Discipline Measure in order to support the Bishop.

• Theologically alert to situations that might arise, and able to prepare responses that reflect this.

• Aligned with the Bishop's priorities in order to support his ministry effectively, demonstrating this through all aspects of the role.

• A prayerful person, calm and effective in stressful and pressured situations.

• Enjoys collective working, providing leadership and support as required.

• Emotionally intelligent, able to respond to diverse situations with understanding and appreciation of those involved.

• Committed to the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance, with theological, teaching and pastoral interests.

• Willing and able to work flexibly, recognising that Church life does not fit normal office hours. You can expect to work some evenings and weekends, and to attend and participate in meetings and events.

• Creative skills in liturgy to lead diverse forms of worship.

• A commitment to growing disciples, evangelism and supporting church growth.

• Ability to nurture rhythms of prayer and worship for themselves and others.

• Digitally literate; a confident user of the Microsoft suite, databases and other applications.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Ability to represent the Bishop and provide pastoral support on his behalf.

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.

Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8 October 2026

Your role

We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership, planning and sustainability

● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.

● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.

● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.

● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.

● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.

● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.

● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.

Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness

● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.

● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.

● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.

● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.

● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.

● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.

● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.

● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.

Governance, risk & compliance

● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.

● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.

● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.

● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.

● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.

● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.

Key Requirements

● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.

● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.

● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.

● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.

● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.

● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.

● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.

● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.

● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.

● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.

● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.

● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.

● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.

Knowledge & Understanding

● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.

● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.

● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.

The role

Individual giving at Cruse is in its infancy; therefore, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced, proactive and creative individual giving expert to join, develop and build the role. We are looking to build all areas of individual giving including committed gifts, cash appeals, legacy and in memoriam gifts, and increase our supporter acquisition and retention. With integrated cross team planning and delivery between individual giving, events, campaigns, brand and supporter engagement.

Experience of using digital channels to grow income from supporters and creating an exceptional donor experience are key to this role. The Individual Giving Manager role is part of the Voluntary Income Team, that will drive development of both acquisition and retention channels to improve overall supporter experience, and therefore income. This is a great opportunity to make this role your own and set the direction for generating income from individual supporters alongside growing our legacy pipeline.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.  Please note that if your application does not include a CV and covering letter, it may not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 28 September 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28 September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for Head of Fundraising to join us in our Manchester head office. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £55,797 per annum DOE.

AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

Our Head of Fundraising will take charge of developing, implementing, and monitoring our community-based income generation plan. The role holder will provide a creative and dynamic external focus to identify and develop a range of income generation initiatives beyond the scope of existing fundraising activity, including but not limited to; building corporate partnerships, benefitting from CSR schemes, utilising networks, developing long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors, forging new business opportunities, and managing and building our current team of fundraisers.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

1. Diversifying income streams and building new partnerships:

• To drive for full maximisation of income generation opportunities across direct response, corporate partnerships, events, grant making, major gift and legacy promotion activities
• To personally build and manage a “top prospect” list of high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners and grant making sources to lead from the front and have a measurable personal impact on fundraising goals
• Develop long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and forge new business opportunities.
• To devise and implement a plan to help the charity maximise on a range of funding streams, exploring new and innovative opportunities
• To support the CEO with the development of new international fundraising offices, providing strategic and operational input as required, in countries such as Canada and France
• To work towards achieving income targets and KPIs. 

2. Leading the Fundraising team, supporting external consultants, managing the budget and supporting the wider team

• Provide strong leadership to the Fundraising team through effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of all activities and campaigns
• Managing all reporting of fundraising activity, including for trustee reports, reports for donors, income and financial reports, and working closely with programmes on developing feedback / programmes update / reports for donors and / or fundraisers
• Manage the Fundraising budget, monitor income against targets, provide and support Finance on fundraising income reconciliation
• Managing, arranging, and attending Live TV Appeals
• Managing and arranging Deployments and Field Visits for fundraising, acting as the central point of contact for those travelling, as well as the point of contact for field and/or partner offices

3. Building the charity’s external fundraising profile, and positioning the charity effectively as an impactful, trustworthy and efficient charity of choice for donors:

• To work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to refine the charity’s fundraising strategy, and effectively communicate the charity’s vision to internal and external audiences, for fundraising purposes
• Work closely with marketing to capitalise and build on our new AFH brand and new website with specific focus on income generation
• Work closely with Marketing to look at how income generation can be considered in marketing plans and input into campaigns to ensure they align to the agreed income generation focus
• Build a strong external fundraising profile for the charity, and work with fellow team members to make use of the contacts of Board members and AFH to the full
• Focus on relationship building with AFH, the Board and other stakeholders to create an active network for identifying and building income streams

4. Compliance

• Ensuring fundraising policies and procedures are developed and followed
• Ensuring compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Conduct
• Acting as the risk manager for the fundraising department

What we are looking for in our Head of Fundraising:

Education

• Qualification in Fundraising beneficial but not essential
• Qualification in fundraising, sales or business development beneficial but not essential
• An in-depth current knowledge of all aspects of fundraising and income generation

Experience

• A proven creative commercial approach to income generation activities backed up with a strong understanding of the market
• Evidence of a range of innovative ideas and thinking related to income generation that complements but extends beyond traditional fundraising
• Proven leadership success with securing new business with a strategic approach to engaging the charity in the process of identifying and pursuing opportunities
• Highly attuned and adaptable interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, foster, maintain and utilise a network of relationships
• Able to build and implement a programme to identify and foster medium- and long-term contacts for future income generation opportunities
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to act in a diplomatic, credible and effective manner
• Able to earn the respect and confidence of a range of senior and influential contacts
• Ability to think strategically and plan ahead, whilst also being flexible and reacting swiftly to changing needs and demanding situations
• An excellent planning and project management approach with the ability to ensure varied activity is coordinated and coherent, to support others in this approach 

Skills

• Resilience and the ability to deal with high pressure and difficult situations whilst supporting and maintaining the confidence of others
• Ability to identify problems and to work quickly to find long term, practical and diplomatic solutions
• Ability to provide inspiring leadership with appropriate line management ability, ensuring clear delegation of day-to-day operations to the team
• Able to work at a strategic and visionary level but also manage detail and complexities if required without relinquishing and maintaining focus on the bigger picture
• Ability to be a flexible and adaptable team player who can engage fully with their position on the senior team, and able to work transparently with peers, the Board and elated groups/committees
• Strong financial skills and numerical analysis with the ability to produce credible effective data or reports and discuss details with confidence
• Highly developed and effective verbal, presentation and written skills

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English essential
• Other languages such as Arabic, French, or Urdu beneficial but not essential

Benefits of joining us include:

• A competitive salary of up to £55,797 per annum;
• All work-related travel and other expenses paid;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + bank holidays + your birthday off;
• Opportunities for frequent travel within and outside the UK;
• Enhanced sick, maternity/paternity pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP which includes access to free 24/7 helpline, counselling, and legal and financial advice;
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised sports and social activities.

This would be an ideal role for an experienced fundraiser with leadership experience. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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.

The role

Lead the growth and delivery of Cruse's External Training & Consultancy programme, combining business development, customer relationship management, and delivery oversight to make Cruse the leading provider of bereavement training in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You will be responsible for managing our external training programme. The programme has been delivering high-quality grief and bereavement training to over 370 external organisations and thousands of individuals for the past ten years. This role will be responsible for sourcing, planning and managing customer engagements, and ensuring Cruse is the leading training provider for loss and bereavement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You will be responsible for developing a sales and marketing strategy, targeting relevant organisations and selling our training products. You will be overseeing the organisation of training sessions and then handing over to one of our trainers to deliver the sessions, providing support where needed, monitoring and acting on feedback, and always ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.  Please note that if your application does not include both a CV and covering letter, it may not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026 with interview taking place week commencing the 28th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28 September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Regional Fundraising Manager in London. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £46,729 per annum (depending on experience).

AFH is an INGO that aims to provide aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As our Regional Fundraising Manager (London), you will take a creative and dynamic approach to income generation, hosting events and challenges in the community, utilising and building their networks, building corporate partnerships, benefitting from CSR schemes, developing long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors, and forging new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

1. Diversifying income streams and building new partnerships in your region: 

• Drive for full maximisation of income generation opportunities across direct response, corporate partnerships, events, grant making, major gift and legacy promotion activities within the London region. 
• Personally build and manage a “top prospect” list of high-net-worth individuals, organisations, stakeholders, businesses, networks, corporate partners and grant making sources to lead from the front and have a measurable personal impact on fundraising goals in the London region. 
• Devise and implement a plan to help the charity maximise on a range of funding streams, exploring new and innovative opportunities in the London region. 
• Identify and support local causes in the London region. 
• Work towards achieving income targets and KPIs. 

2. Supporting and maintaining current fundraising activities in the London region & supporting the wider team: 

• Develop a volunteer base to deliver the fundraising activities within the London region. 
• Provide reports for the London region’s fundraising activity, including reports for donors, income reports, and working closely with Programmes on developing feedback, programmes update, reports for donors and/or fundraisers. 
• Work with cross functional departments on fundraising income reconciliation. 
• Support the team with planning and evaluation as required. 
• Monitor income against targets and KPIs. 

3. Building the charity’s external fundraising profile, and positioning the charity effectively as an impactful, trustworthy and efficient charity of choice for donors: 

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and team to effectively communicate the charity’s vision to internal and external audiences, for fundraising purposes. 
• Work closely with Marketing to capitalise and build on our new AFH brand with specific focus on income generation from the London region.
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to look at how income generation within your region and surrounding areas can be considered in marketing plans and input into campaigns to ensure they align with the agreed income generation targets. 
• Contribute towards building a strong external fundraising profile for the charity, and work with fellow team members, stakeholders, and community organisations. 

4. Compliance 

• Ensure fundraising policies and procedures are followed
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Conduct
• Act as the risk manager for fundraising for your region

What we are looking for in our Regional Fundraising Manager (London):

Education

• Educated to degree level, desirable but not essential
• Qualification in fundraising, sales or business development beneficial but not essential
• An in-depth current knowledge of all aspects of fundraising and income generation

Experience

• A proven creative commercial approach to income generation activities, backed up with a strong understanding of the market in the London region
• Evidence of a range of innovative ideas and thinking related to income generation
• Proven success with identifying, pursuing and securing new business in the charity sector
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and utilise a network of relationships, including with high-profile, high net-worth and/or influential people
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to plan ahead while also remaining flexible and adaptable to rapid changes
• An excellent planning and project management approach with the ability to ensure varied activity is coordinated and coherent, and to support others in this approach

Skills

• Resilience and the ability to deal with high pressure and difficult situations
• Ability to solve problems quickly and tactfully
• Ability to be a flexible and adaptable team player and leader where necessary
• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to produce accurate data or reports
• Highly developed and effective verbal, presentation, and written skills

Work environment/conditions

• Remote position
• Occasional travel to Head Office in Manchester, UK & international travel, events, work trips, etc.
• May occasionally be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English essential.
• Other languages such as Arabic, French or Urdu beneficial but not essential.

 Benefits of joining us include:

• A competitive salary of up to £46,729 per annum;
• All work-related travel and other expenses paid;
• Remote working and flexible working hours;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + bank holidays + your birthday off;
• Matched pension contributions;
• Enhanced sick pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP with 24/7 access to emotional support including counselling, and legal and financial advice.
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Opportunities to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised social activities.

This would be an ideal role for a self-motivated, flexible and dynamic Fundraising Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within a growing charity. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance of success, please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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.

Join a passionate committed team with a lead role in driving forward social justice through community-led action and partnership development!

You will work in alliance with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners to support creative organising for gender, housing, climate, and economic justice across Manchester neighbourhoods. This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities).

You will need:

• A deep understanding of the context for facilitating community action and community-led development projects in areas experiencing long term and intersecting inequalities.
• The ability to maintain a positive ‘can do’ attitude while negotiating complex and potentially obstructive political or relational dynamics.
• Skills & experience in the following areas: community-led action; advocacy; campaigns, fundraising, communications, leadership development, brokering partnerships, equality diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, safeguarding.

Role summary: You will work with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners on the strategic development of community action, projects, and partnerships that reduce health inequalities and promote social justice. This will include networking and building relationships with existing and potential statutory and non-statutory partners; bringing in appropriate expertise to achieve community-led development projects; direct support for community action such as community-led research projects and partnerships; community mapping, visioning and action planning; supporting reflection and evaluation; and sharing learning widely. You will also supervise the coordination support provided to affiliated groups and leaders by our Community Action Coordinator (Manchester); ensuring a community-led process underpins leadership and associational development.

Please download the application pack for further information and a full job description noting that this is a 0.6% FTE 3-year fixed term contract (actual salary pro rata).

Note that Community Savers is a majority women-led and transinclusive movement. Membership is open to anyone of any gender identity and community action aims to benefit all people in the areas where we work. Leadership and governance structures seek to celebrate and amplify the voices of working class women.

Are you experienced in the use of PowerBI or other data visualisation tools for developing reports and dashboards and used to manipulating data using complex formulas or programming? Then join Shelter as a Business Intelligence Analyst and you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our Data Management & Insight team.

About the role

To provide management information, business intelligence, and insight across Shelter through the design, development, and maintenance of datasets, reports, dashboards, and systems using Microsoft Power BI and other analytical tools.

Role specifics

To succeed, you’ll need proven experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting datasets using Power BI and working with CRMs and other systems. You’ll also need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with database structures such as SQL. Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels across an organisation, you enjoy nothing more than collating, analysing and disseminating business intelligence or helping others develop intelligence from reports and dashboards. What’s more, you’re keen to get involved in a variety of projects as part of a strategic programme aimed at improving the way we work.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Part of our Strategy Enablement Directorate, the Data & Insight Team delivers high-quality data and database management, administrative services and business insight to the department and other teams across Shelter. Custodians of supporter data for its full life cycle, running through everything we do is a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data quality and embedding a culture of standards, both in terms of compliance and best practice across the department.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The role

At Cruse we believe bereaved people should not be alone in their grief. We provide expert bereavement and grief training and support.

Cruse has over 3,500 volunteers who provide bereavement support in a range of ways including answering helpline call, support through understanding your bereavement sessions, and one-to-one and group support. We provide a wide range of training for organisations and individuals, through grief awareness webinars and essential bereavement support training.

As a trainer at Cruse Bereavement Support, you will play a key role in equipping volunteers, individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge to support bereaved individuals. You will deliver high-quality training, assess learner progress, and contribute to the continuous development of our bereavement training programmes, both internally and externally.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please note that if your application does not include both a CV and covering letter, your application may not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing the 28th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28th September 2026 unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Neurodiverse Living Experience Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Fixed term to 31 March 2029
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours (three days) per week
Line Manager: Living Experience Manager
Location: Various sites across Salford
Salary: £24,785 per annum, pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays

About us

At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.

Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.

About the Service

Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters and START.

The team brings together a range of professionals, including occupational therapy, nursing, recovery work, psychiatry, psychology, peer mentoring and social work. The role will contribute to this multidisciplinary approach by bringing a living-experience perspective into support planning and service delivery.

SNMHT works in a strengths-based way, focusing on people’s skills, aspirations and experiences. Support is designed to help people recover, stay well and remain connected to their communities.

About You and the Role

We are seeking a Living Experience Peer Support Worker who will use living experience of neurodiversity and mental health challenges to offer hope, practical support and recovery-focused encouragement to people accessing Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

The postholder will work across Salford in community settings, supporting people to identify their strengths, work towards personal goals, improve wellbeing and connect with opportunities in their local communities.

The successful applicant will work alongside Key Workers and other professionals to provide person-centred peer support. They will use their own experience safely and appropriately, maintaining clear boundaries while offering empathy, practical guidance and encouragement.

Application deadline: 5PM on Friday 25 September

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

No agencies please.

The role

As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information.  This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. If your application does not contain both a covering letter and CV, your application may not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026, with first interviews taking place week commencing 28th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28th September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Living Experience Male Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Fixed Term to 31st March 2029
Hours: Part- time. 15 hours (2 days) per week
Line Manager: Living Experience Manager
Location(s): Various sites across Salford
Salary: £24,785 per annum, pro rata
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata plus 8 bank holidays

About us

At Mind in Salford, we’re more than a local mental health charity, we’re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone.

Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives.

About the Service

Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between GMMH, Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters and START, with support from local NHS and primary care partners.

SNMHT is multidisciplinary, and includes an occupational therapist, nurse, recoveryworker, psychiatrist, psychologist, peer mentors and social workers.

We do mental health support differently, with a focus on your skills, aspirations and experiences. We put your strengths and living experience at the centre to help you recover and stay well as part of your community.

About You and the Role

We are seeking a male Living Experience Peer Support Worker to use his own experience of mental health challenges to offer hope, practical support and recovery-focused encouragement to people accessing Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.

The role will involve working across the City of Salford, supporting individuals in a range of community and clinical settings. As travel throughout the city is required, access to a car would be desirable, although this is not essential.

The successful applicant will work alongside key workers and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred support. Using their own living experience, they will help build hope, confidence and resilience, empowering individuals to achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing.

Application deadline: 5PM on Friday 25 September

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

No agencies please.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by kidney disease?

We’re looking for an experienced manager who wants to be part of work that genuinely transforms lives.

About Kidney Care UK

There are 7.2 million people with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UK, equivalent to 1 in 10 people. There are one million people in the UK who have CKD but are not aware of it.

Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.

About the Patient Support Service

The Patient Support Service provides practical, emotional and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. Whatever the need presented, we empower people living with CKD and their families and carers to understand their options and make informed choices to positively navigate their experience of CKD. We’ll walk alongside them for as long as they need us to.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational individual to lead our Patient Support service across Scotland & Northern Ireland. You and your team will reach kidney patients at their point of need and ensure they are supported or signposted to the services that will improve their wellbeing and maximise outcomes in line with the objectives of the service as directed by the Programme Manager/Head of Service. 

Alongside our other Regional Managers, you will be the national face of Kidney Care UK patient support services, raising awareness of the service and the Charity and building strong relationships with the kidney patients, renal units, Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs), health professionals and other kidney stakeholder groups in your regions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five Patient Support Officer’s to deliver an accessible, valued and effective service across your designated region. Responsibility for the training, development and wellbeing of the regional team. 
• Lead the delivery of Kidney Care UK service and funder required outcomes into service delivery aligned with the Kidney Care Patient Support service strategy.
• Through in-person attendance at stakeholder events and meetings, build strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers in health and care commissioning and delivery in your region.
• Develop and maintain effective monitoring and measurement to demonstrate the outputs and effectiveness of the service and its impact on patient experience and outcomes. 
• Using data and insight, report internally and externally with updates on regional issues, needs and challenges to inform service development.
• Manage the budget designated for your region, keeping accurate records of expenditure and reporting.
• Act as an organisational Designated Safeguarding Person in accordance with policy and procedures.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Understanding of the workings of NHS patient care pathways.
• Experience of delivering patient support services in a kidney or related health condition environment.
• Understanding of kidney disease and the needs of people with kidney disease, their families and their carers.
• The ability to influence, inspire and effectively manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, with experience in building credibility with senior external stakeholders and managing relationships with diplomacy.

Experience of working within an NHS charity or large health related fundraising environment is highly desirable,as is understanding of relevant UK benefits legislation and entitlements.

Please note: You must live within one of the regions (Scotland or Northern Ireland) and have the ability to travel within those regions independently and on a regular basis. There may also be some travel across the UK.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO.

Apply today
If you feel the role is for you we’d love to hear from you.

Press Apply, where you will be asked to upload a recent CV which includes a cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification within the job description.

CVs submitted without a cover letter will automatically be rejected.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may choose to close the advert early.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Manchester Mind believe in the power of listening and being heard, that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that.

We are working with partners and schools to increase access to support to young people around their mental health. As part of this role you will be responsible for developing a service for young people predominately across a selection of secondary schools and in the community. You’ll be part of a team that is developing relationships with young people and staff within schools, the community and across the partnership with the aim of improving the mental health of young people. 

Position:  Mental Health Practitioner (Schools)

Salary: £29,505 pro rata (£32,271 FTE)

Hours: 32 hours per week until March 31st 2027

(extension possible dependent upon funding)

Base: Manchester Mind CYP Service / predominately working across schools/community and home-based as required

Reporting to: Manchester Mind CYP and Counselling Services Manager

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

· A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).

• At least two years’ experience of working with young people aged 11-18.

· Experience in providing effective individual support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties.

• Awareness of the impact of mental health on the lives of young people.
• Experience of delivering psycho-social support to young people with learning disabilities. (DESIRABLE)

You can download the application documents from the box on the right.

The closing date for applications will be 10am on Monday 12th October 2026 and interviews will take place on Monday 19th October 2026 at Victoria House.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.