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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job title: PR, Communications & VIP Engagement Manager
Salary: £39,428-£50,450
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
Are you passionate about using the power of storytelling, media and influential voices to create lasting change for children and young people?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Alder Hey Children's Charity as our Communications, PR & VIP Engagement Manager, helping us deliver our vision of a healthier, happier and fairer future for every child and young person.
Every day, Alder Hey Children's Charity works to create magical moments, fund pioneering research, invest in world-leading innovation and champion better health and wellbeing for children. As part of our ambitious team, you'll play a vital role in sharing these stories, inspiring support and helping more people understand the difference they can make.
You'll lead the Charity's public relations, media and VIP engagement programme, developing creative campaigns that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and grow our impact. Working alongside colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust communications, you'll secure high-profile media coverage and build meaningful relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, influencers and public figures who share our passion for improving children's lives.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll help shape how the Charity is seen, ensure our incredible stories reach new audiences and harness the support of influential advocates to drive fundraising, awareness and policy change.
If you're an experienced communications professional with outstanding media instincts, exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Leading the Charity's PR and media programme, identifying and delivering proactive communications opportunities that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and showcase the impact of our work.
· Developing engaging communications and storytelling across press, digital and campaign channels, ensuring consistent messaging that supports fundraising, advocacy and organisational priorities.
· Building and nurturing relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, VIP supporters and media contacts, creating meaningful partnerships that champion Alder Hey Children's Charity and inspire wider support.
· Planning and delivering high-profile visits, events and campaign moments, working collaboratively across the Charity and Trust to create memorable, safe and impactful experiences.
· Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust Communications to deliver integrated campaigns, maximise opportunities and protect the Charity's reputation.
· Monitoring and evaluating communications and VIP engagement activity, using insight and learning to continually improve our impact, profile and supporter experience.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Monday 24th August, 12pm
Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Tuesday 8th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Health & Safety and Environment
Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. A few times a month
Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £75,884.23 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Responsibilities of our Head of Health & Safety and Environment:
- Lead the Health, Safety and Environment team
- To be Cats Protection’s H&S competent person
- Collaborate across the charity to align Health, Safety and Environment plans with our strategy
- Lead the development and implementation of value-adding initiatives and activity
- Own and set the strategic direction for environmental initiatives and plans
- Update and modernise our Health & Safety function and policies
- Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of current and future legislation
- Lead the investigation of significant incidents, including cause, learning and improvement
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental training strategy
- Lead the team in the attaining relevant H&S and environment quality standards
About the Health & Safety and Environment team:
The team is a multi-tasking team that undertakes most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK. The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, branch volunteer enquiries and more.
What we’re looking for in our Head of Health & Safety and Environment:
- NEBOSH diploma or equivalent H&S qualification and chartered ISOH membership
- Significant Health & Safety management experience at a similar head of department level
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Experience in a complex, multi-site public sector, facilities or charity organisation
- Strong knowledge of all current and emerging Health & Safety legislation and guidance
- Experience of leading the modernisation of H&S services and activities
- Inspirational leader with the ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to plan, develop and implement key Health and Safety, and Environment policies
What we can offer you:
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Learn more about our full reward package
Application closing date: 10th August 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 31st August 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Health & Safety and Environment
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 17.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, to be worked over a minimum of three days
Salary: Up to £14,227.47 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Health & Safety and Environment Administrator:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health, Safety & Environment team
- Manage shared inboxes, responding to or escalating enquiries as appropriate
- Coordinate meetings, training and site visits, including scheduling, logistics and action tracking
- Collect, collate, organise and report on Health & Safety and Environmental data
- Support the continuous improvement of systems, processes and documentation
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, trackers and team planning tools
About the Health & Safety and Environment team:
The team is a multi-tasking team that undertakes most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK. The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, branch volunteer enquiries and more.
What we’re looking for in our Health & Safety and Environment Administrator:
- Experience of providing administration support to a health & safety or environment team
- Experience of handling and collating health & safety and/or environmental data, including tracking and reporting on utility consumption and energy usage
- Experience working with a range of internal stakeholders and responding to queries
- Experience managing shared inboxes, calendars and coordinating meetings
- Strong organisational, communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programmes
- Proactive attitude to problem solving and managing administrative tasks
What we can offer you:
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Learn more about our full reward package
Application closing date: 10th August 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 31st August 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Goal-Focused Befriending Coordinator
Organisation: Age UK Westminster
Location: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL, with community and home visits across the City of Westminster
Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days, flexible)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,500 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Benefits: 7% contributory pension, basic health plan and Blue Light Discount Card
About the Role
Age UK Westminster is looking for a compassionate, organised and motivated Goal-Focused Befriending Coordinator to lead our structured befriending service for older residents experiencing loneliness, social isolation and reduced wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting older people to identify personal goals, build confidence, strengthen social connections and improve their overall wellbeing. Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, you will work alongside residents, volunteers and partner organisations to help people achieve greater independence and community engagement.
The role is based across our office, residents' homes and community settings throughout Westminster and combines direct client support, volunteer coordination, partnership working, safeguarding and service development.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Goal-Focused Befriending Coordinator, you will:
- Manage a caseload of older residents receiving structured, goal-focused befriending support.
- Complete assessments, support plans, reviews and outcome-focused interventions.
- Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact, guided conversations and community-based activities.
- Empower residents to identify goals, overcome barriers and build confidence and independence.
- Support approximately 100 residents each year to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.
- Develop and coordinate a monthly Befriending Café to encourage peer support, social connection and community participation.
- Build strong partnerships with Westminster City Council, health services, voluntary organisations and community groups.
- Develop referral pathways that enable residents to access wider support services.
- Recruit, match, support and supervise befriending volunteers.
- Provide volunteers with guidance, regular supervision and ongoing support.
- Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes using recognised wellbeing measures, including:
- Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS)
- Life Satisfaction Measures
- Loneliness Scales
- Monitor project outcomes, contribute to funding reports and support continuous service improvement.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and promote safe working practices at all times.
- Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in line with Befriending Quality Mark principles.
About the People You'll Support
Many of the residents accessing our service:
- Experience loneliness and social isolation.
- Live with long-term health conditions or reduced mobility.
- May have memory difficulties or cognitive decline.
- Have experienced bereavement or significant life changes.
- Live with long-term mental health challenges.
- May face poverty, housing issues or limited support networks.
- Can present with complex emotional or safeguarding concerns.
You will provide compassionate, professional and empowering support while helping individuals achieve sustainable improvements in wellbeing and independence.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Experience supporting older people, vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs.
- Experience delivering wellbeing, community or outcome-focused support services.
- Excellent communication, listening and relationship-building skills.
- Experience using strengths-based, person-centred or motivational approaches.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and risk management.
- Experience working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers (desirable).
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
- Strong IT, record-keeping and reporting skills.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- An understanding of community resources that promote independence and social connectedness.
Knowledge of Befriending Quality Mark standards or similar quality frameworks would be an advantage but is not essential.
What We Offer
At Age UK Westminster you'll receive:
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Safeguarding and wellbeing training.
- Training in goal-focused and strengths-based practice.
- Regular supervision and management support.
- Opportunities for professional development and partnership networking.
- 7% contributory pension.
- Basic health plan.
- Blue Light Discount Card.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to help transform the lives of older people in Westminster by reducing loneliness, improving wellbeing and supporting people to build lasting social connections and greater independence.
If you're passionate about person-centred support and want to be part of a friendly and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV with a supporting letter (showing how you meet the personal specification).
Closing date: 31st July 2026 at noon. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Help shape research and policy that challenges systemic racism in the criminal legal system.
UNJUST is looking for a Research and Policy Lead to develop and deliver impactful research, influence policy and work alongside communities, stakeholders and decision-makers to drive meaningful change.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing research activities and policy advocacy strategies that support UNJUST's vision to challenge systemic racism in the criminal legal system and dismantle discriminatory processes, policies and practices.
Working closely with community partners, sector stakeholders and decision-makers, you will:
- Develop and deliver impactful research centred on racial equity.
- Undertake interviews, desk research, data collection and analysis.
- Develop evidence-based policy positions and draft briefings, consultation responses and submissions.
- Track political developments and identify opportunities to influence policy at local and national levels.
- Build and maintain relationships with communities, policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to integrate policy messaging into campaigns and public statements.
- Represent UNJUST in coalitions, working groups, roundtables and external forums.
We're looking for someone with experience in policy advocacy, research and influencing change, together with a strong understanding of policing and criminal justice policy, particularly racial justice and human rights. You'll be motivated by social justice, able to build effective relationships and committed to working collaboratively with communities whose lived experiences help shape our work.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), hybrid role based in Brixton, London, offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract. Flexible working is available.
The use of AI technology (Chat GPT and/or similar software) is not permitted for the blog exercise. Any document found to have used AI will result in the application becoming ineligible.
Challenging discrimination within the Policing and the Criminal Legal System
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative Senior Individual Giving Manager to drive and grow our rapidly expanding individual giving programme through our sector leading digital mobilisation programme, exciting investment in supporter acquisition and continuously improving supporter journeys. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 16-Aug-2026 23:30 Interview Date: w/c 24th August 2026
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
- For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: circa £50,000
Location: London (Hybrid - typically one day per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are partnering with a well-established university seeking an ambitious and analytical FP&A Analyst to join a collaborative finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial planning, forecasting and modelling with meaningful business partnering. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you will play a key role in supporting budgeting cycles, developing financial insight and helping stakeholders make informed decisions that drive organisational performance.
The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence strategic planning and decision-making across the organisation.
What you will be doing
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Developing and maintaining financial models to support decision-making
- Producing insightful analysis, management information and reporting
- Building effective relationships with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders
- Providing business partnering support across multiple functions
- Undertaking scenario modelling and financial analysis
- Supporting monthly reporting and performance reviews
- Contributing to continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes
- Helping deliver strategic projects through data-driven analysis and insight
What we're looking for
We are keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:
- Experience within FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting or financial analysis
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, model and present complex financial information
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
- Commercial awareness and sound finance knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Confidence to build relationships, influence and positively challenge stakeholders where required
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines during budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycles
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
- Experience using budgeting, planning or finance systems would be advantageous
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional winter closure days
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support on personal and work-related matters
- Optional private medical insurance
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
About You
You will enjoy working closely with stakeholders, asking questions, challenging assumptions and turning financial information into meaningful insight. You will be naturally curious, comfortable operating independently and motivated by the opportunity to support strategic decision-making. We're particularly interested in individuals who are proactive, eager to learn and genuinely motivated by the opportunity to contribute within the higher education sector.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Role Purpose
Manages the creative development and production of Trussell's visual media content, including photography, film and animation, building stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. Responsible for capturing and editing for a range of channels, scheduling activities and liaising with external and internal stakeholders in support of Trussell’s communication objectives.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. As a member of an enabling programme, this role is focused on the successful delivery of the Together with Trussell programme outcomes, which underpin and enable the outcomes of our 5 external programmes - together contributing to the fulfilment of our long-term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Key Responsibilities
· Image quality and production
Oversees the production and quality of all images, film, animation and short-form content to showcase the work of Trussell and our food bank community, both through hands-on delivery and commissioning agencies and suppliers.
· Elevate and apply brand styles
Edits, amends, and enhances material for bespoke projects with particular attention to brand, tone, house style, accessibility and channel fit, to ensure key messages are delivered in an impactful way.
· Create compelling narratives and solutions
Creates, develops and repurposes required assets for content needs, working collaboratively with the Content team, and acting as an expert to advise and guide the production of compelling narratives, repeatable formats and creative solutions.
· Support with consultancy expertise
Provides consultancy assistance to departments across the organisation and food banks in the network to spot content opportunities and develop and use content to communicate effectively with target audiences.
· Lead projects and manage external suppliers
Leads creative projects and related processes in house or with external suppliers, from brief to delivery, including production schedules, storyboards and concepts to meet budget and requirements.
· Support roster, platforms and processes
Supports the Senior Creative Manager to develop and maintain the charity’s creative roster for photography, film and animation suppliers and the Library Officer to ensure a smooth process when storing and disseminating imagery via our digital asset management system.
Person Specification
Core Knowledge
· Specialist film and photography production
· Camera techniques, video post-production and Adobe editing software
· A working knowledge of design, illustration, and animation software.
· Knowledge of mobile-first filming and editing approaches, including iPhone filming and tools such as CapCut or in-app editing
· Understanding of accessibility standards for visual content, including captions, subtitles, alt text prompts and plain English
Essential Skills
· A creative storyteller, able to construct compelling, emotive narratives, flex tone and format for different audiences and channels, including short-form and mobile-first content.
· Skilled in expressing simplicity and impact of message in a visually engaging way with an eye for innovation in creative content approaches, including strong hooks, captions, on-screen text and accessible formats.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, including planning and scheduling priorities to manage resources and deliverables responsibly.
· Skilled in engaging internal and external stakeholders collaboratively and appropriately in creative projects using effective communication and negotiation.
· Strong attention to detail, with skill in applying brand styles and consistent quality and compliance checks.
Key Experience
· Experience in developing creative assets for both long and short form content suitable for a range of channels including website and social media.
· Creative project planning and execution, including brief development, storyboarding, review and edit process stages.
· Identifying audience focussed approaches to meet strategic objectives and enhance the brand.
· Experience of commissioning and managing external creative suppliers, including briefing and contract compliance.
· Experience repurposing content into different formats, such as cutdowns, key moments, series content, captions and social-first edits.
Special Requirements
Driving Licence
About the role
This is a senior leader role which will lead the development and maintenance of the charity’s digital platforms and internal infrastructure, ensuring that we create the best possible experience for our users. This will include oversight of our internal IT systems: our Salesforce CRM, the Hub virtual learning environment for pupils, tutors and teachers on our programmes, and the Tutor Zone onboarding platform for our tutors. The role will require working closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that the technology developments are well planned and fit with the needs of the charity. You will manage a small technology team including web developers and Salesforce administrators, alongside managing our external IT support provider. You will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues. You will be willing to learn and have a can-do attitude.
The role requires a driven and focused leader, with experience in managing the development of software. They will be an experienced technology professional, with a proven track record in scoping and managing technology projects, ensuring information security, and maintaining a keen interest in emerging technologies and industry trends. Candidates for this role should be comfortable working in a busy, efficient and high-performing team.
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club Team at a time when we are moving into the delivery of our new Backing Brilliance strategy, where technology is one of our key enablers. The previous Join the Club strategy saw us invest heavily in technology including the development of new pupil (the Hub) and tutor (Tutor Zone) platforms. The focus is now ensuring that platforms are engaging, accessible and well-maintained, our IT systems are secure, and we continue to keep pace with the evolving picture of technology including AI to ensure we build efficiencies and develop automations to commit to time back to mission. We are excited to meet candidates who want to join us on this journey.
About you
The role will best suit someone who
- Essential – Experience managing the full lifecycle of technology projects, from discovery and requirements gathering through to implementation and evaluation.
- Essential – Experience leading the design, development and continuous improvement of digital products and services.
- Essential – Experience working with software developers, including sprint planning, user testing and delivery
- Essential – Agile project management experience/qualification
- Essential – Experience leading the implementation, rollout and adoption of new technology platforms and systems
- Essential – Extensive experience of using CRM software
- Essential – Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Essential – Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Essential – Excellent data handling skills, including data quality and reporting
- Essential – High level of attention to detail and organisational skills
- Essential – Experience developing and managing product roadmaps and backlogs, balancing organisational priorities with user needs
- Desirable – Knowledge and experience of using Salesforce CRM
- Desirable – Knowledge of IT support and infrastructure
- Desirable – Worked in the education sector, e.g. school, university, education programme delivery
- Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, strategic insight and business partnering support across the organisation.
The Role:
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts with clear commentary to support informed decision-making.
• Work closely with senior leaders and budget holders to deliver approved budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial regulations, Charity Commission rules and other regulatory bodies.
• Review and enhance financial systems, reporting tools and working practices to strengthen efficiency.
• Provide financial risk assessments and create scenario models to support strategic planning and change control.
• Influence and advise budget holders and senior leaders, ensuring accountability for financial decisions.
• This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• Proven experience preparing, reviewing and analysing monthly management accounts.
• Skilled at partnering with budget holders and senior leaders to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, charity regulations and best practice guidelines.
• Confident in risk analysis, reconciliations, variance analysis and presenting clear recommendations.
• Experience of using financial systems, specifically Business World, would be advantageous.
• Holding a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS or CIPFA would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Senior Voids Surveyor
Home Counties | Up to £62,000
Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a housing association to recruit a Senior Voids Surveyor
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced surveying professional to take a lead role in the effective management and delivery of the organisation's voids service. You will be responsible for ensuring properties are assessed, works are appropriately specified and homes are returned to a safe, compliant and lettable standard in a timely and cost-effective way.
As Senior Voids Surveyor, you will provide technical surveying expertise across the organisation's void properties, overseeing works from initial inspection and specification through to completion and handover.
You will be responsible for ensuring void works are delivered to a high standard, within agreed timescales and budgets, while identifying opportunities to improve performance, reduce turnaround times and deliver value for money.
The Role
- Undertaking detailed surveys and inspections of void properties, identifying required works and potential risks.
- Preparing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates for void works.
- Managing and monitoring contractors to ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Undertaking post-inspections and quality checks to ensure works have been completed in line with specification.
- Providing technical advice on complex voids, property condition and repair requirements.
- Supporting the effective management of void expenditure and ensuring value for money.
- Working collaboratively with housing, lettings, repairs and asset management teams to minimise void turnaround times.
- Ensuring works comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and housing standards.
- Identifying opportunities to improve void processes, performance and customer outcomes.
- Supporting the monitoring and reporting of void performance, costs and key performance indicators.
About You
You will be an experienced surveyor with a strong background in social housing and a detailed understanding of voids, repairs and property maintenance.
- Relevant surveying, construction or property-related qualifications is essential.
- Experience working within a housing association, local authority or similar social housing environment.
- Strong experience of managing void properties, empty homes or responsive repairs.
- A sound understanding of building construction, property maintenance and diagnosing defects.
- Experience producing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates.
- Experience managing and monitoring contractors and ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
- Strong knowledge of relevant health and safety, housing and building regulations.
- Good commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across a large property patch
- A proactive approach to identifying improvements and driving better service performance.
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If you're an ambitious maintenance professional in social housing we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact
Blackheath Halls is looking for an enthusiastic Development Manager to fundraise for our wide-ranging programme and historic building.
This role would suit someone who enjoys a wide breadth of fundraising activity, from researching and submitting funding applications for our community engagement programme to building and sustaining relationships with high level donors.
Having been through a multi-million pound building transformation over the past ten years, Blackheath Halls has a strong track record in fundraising. We raise over £100,000 annually towards our Community Engagement activity, thanks to generous individual donors, Trusts and Foundations and our Friends and Patrons scheme. We are now looking for a Development Manager to join our passionate and committed staff team and build on these foundations to ensure the continued financial health of the charity.
Please note that this role is being offered on a part-time permanent basis (28 hours per week). However, we are open to discussion about full-time hours or taking this on as a freelance role with the right candidate.
To apply, please refer to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Ealing MHCA in Ealing.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
Our aim is to help people reduce distress, feel heard, and regain a sense of stability during times of crisis. Visitors can access one-to-one support, assistance with developing short and long-term safety plans, practical guidance, and signposting to relevant services. Refreshments are also available, helping to create a comfortable and welcoming space. In addition, the service offers a range of wellbeing-focused activities, including peer support sessions, creative groups, and recovery-based programmes that encourage connection, self-expression, and resilience.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support and interventions to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within a hospital setting. You will work alongside clients throughout their time within the service, providing responsive, compassionate support that helps them feel safe, understood, and empowered. Through collaborative and recovery-focused practice, you will support clients to identify coping strategies, build resilience, and develop the confidence and resources needed to move forward safely once the immediate crisis has passed.
All support and interventions must be delivered in line with Hestia's values, the principles of recovery and co-production, and all relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing some of their most challenging moments, helping them find hope, stability, and a pathway towards recovery within a supportive hospital environment.
Please note that this role is based within a hospital setting and is an out-of-hours position. You will be expected to work between 2pm and 10pm on a rota basis, including weekends.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Ealing MHCA in Ealing.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
Our aim is to help people reduce distress, feel heard, and regain a sense of stability during times of crisis. Visitors can access one-to-one support, assistance with developing short and long-term safety plans, practical guidance, and signposting to relevant services. Refreshments are also available, helping to create a comfortable and welcoming space. In addition, the service offers a range of wellbeing-focused activities, including peer support sessions, creative groups, and recovery-based programmes that encourage connection, self-expression, and resilience.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support and interventions to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within a hospital setting. You will work alongside clients throughout their time within the service, providing responsive, compassionate support that helps them feel safe, understood, and empowered. Through collaborative and recovery-focused practice, you will support clients to identify coping strategies, build resilience, and develop the confidence and resources needed to move forward safely once the immediate crisis has passed.
All support and interventions must be delivered in line with Hestia's values, the principles of recovery and co-production, and all relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing some of their most challenging moments, helping them find hope, stability, and a pathway towards recovery within a supportive hospital environment.
Please note that this role is based within a hospital setting and is an out-of-hours position. You will be expected to work between 2pm and 10pm on a rota basis, including weekends.
Please note that this role is an out‑of‑hours position, and you will be expected to work between 2pm and 10pm on a rota, including weekends
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of issues affecting individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions and will be able to communicate and provide support with dignity and respect. They will be an effective team player who can also work independently, take initiative, and support the induction of new staff and volunteers. The role requires the ability to work confidently with statutory services, alongside excellent listening skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities. Candidates should demonstrate effective partnership‑building skills with both statutory and voluntary/community sector organisations, as well as experience in risk assessment, case management, and working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time‑management skills are essential, alongside good IT proficiency, including MS Word, Outlook, and internet use and solid literacy and numeracy skills. A good understanding of recovery tools, local mental health and wellbeing services, and safeguarding principles is also required, with the ability to address safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Please note the hours are from 2pm - 10pm including weekends and bank holidays.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



Are you an exceptional communicator who enjoys building relationships, delivering memorable experiences and helping others connect with a meaningful cause? We invite you to apply for the Development Officer - Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) position within Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Oxford, where your work will help secure philanthropic support for one of the world's leading universities.
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working available
Salary: Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum, with a possible extension to £45,212 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730
Contract: Permanent, Full time
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.
Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) plays a central role in enabling the University's ambitions by building meaningful relationships with alumni, philanthropists, trusts, foundations and partners around the world. Within the Gardens, Libraries and Museums team, you'll help unlock philanthropic support that preserves world-renowned collections, expands access to knowledge and enables cultural engagement for future generations. Your work will directly contribute to initiatives that enrich research, education and public understanding on a global scale.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Sustainable travel benefits, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
- Access to a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in major gift fundraising within one of the world's most respected cultural institutions. Working with experienced colleagues, you'll develop your own portfolio of donors, helping to secure philanthropic support for the Bodleian and across the Gardens, Libraries and Museums.
Alongside developing donor relationships, you'll lead the delivery of two high-profile annual stewardship events attended by senior University figures, oversee annual fundraising appeals and create compelling proposals and communications that inspire philanthropic support. You'll work closely with colleagues across the University to turn complex academic and cultural projects into engaging stories for donors.
Whether you're already working in fundraising or bring transferable experience from events, communications, alumni relations or another externally facing role, you'll receive training and support to develop your expertise in major gifts fundraising.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing or other relationship-focused roles.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content for different audiences.
- Experience of planning and delivering high-quality events
- Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, organise your own workload and deliver to deadlines.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and CRM or relationship management systems.
- A demonstrable interest in the cultural sector and a desire to develop a career in philanthropic fundraising.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3 August 2026.
Face-to-face interviews will take place funon Thursday 13 August 2026
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


