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Closing Date: 15th  March 2026

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Development Manager to join our Partnerships for Impact department on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

In this role, you will support the development of high-quality, compelling communication materials that connect donors and partners with our impact for children. You will help devise and implement engagement products for donors and prospective partners, and lead storytelling and communications projects such as End of Year Communications for donors and the Unrestricted Funding Communications Pack.

The role will have a particular focus on flexible funding streams such as unrestricted and emergency funding, which allow us to adapt and respond to children's and communities' most pressing needs.

We are ideally looking for someone creative, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a track record of producing high-quality communications materials. A strong understanding of the charity sector, fundraising and global development issues is important, and experience creating fundraising and information materials — including digital communications and visually creative products — for philanthropic and corporate donors is preferred.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the role

As a Portfolio Development Manager, you will support the development of both restricted and unrestricted opportunities. For this maternity cover, the role will have a greater focus on flexible funding streams such as unrestricted and emergency funding, which enable Partnerships for Impact to adapt and respond to children's and communities' most pressing needs.

You will lead the creation of high-quality engagement and communication materials that connect high-value donors and partners with our impact for children. This includes driving storytelling and communications projects across our funding priorities and supporting teams across Partnerships for Impact to effectively communicate the value and impact of flexible funding.

In this role, you will

• Lead on the design and development of restricted and unrestricted opportunities as prioritised through the portfolio pipeline, in alignment with our funding and strategic priorities.
• Lead on the creation of high-quality, compelling engagement and communication materials for high-value audiences to effectively convey the organisation's need for flexible funds and associated impact for children.
• Ensure alignment with partner interests and work with colleagues across Global, UK and Public Impact to develop innovative storytelling and communication products to support teams across Partnerships for Impact to secure more flexible funding.
• Support the Partnerships for Impact team by developing and executing strategies to raise both restricted and unrestricted income through targeted communications, development of professional engagement products, digital tools, reports and fundraising materials in line with our funding priorities and pipeline, while ensuring consistency in our brand tone, look and feel.
• Lead, create and manage emergency communications and critical information suitable for the Partnerships for Impact audience.

About you

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills: Ability to create high-quality proposal and partnership opportunities as well as communications, including persuasive materials that effectively demonstrate the impact and influence of partnerships
  • Digital Platforms Proficiency: Skilled in using digital tools and platforms to produce visually appealing and professional documents and presentations
  • Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills: Strong capability to build, manage, and maintain relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Document Design and IT Skills: Proficient in leveraging IT and design software to produce polished, engaging, and professional documents
  • Strong communication skills: Ability to craft clear, persuasive, and engaging materials
  • Creativity and storytelling skills: Expertise in using storytelling to connect emotionally with donors and partners
  • Project management skills: Capable of managing multiple communications projects from concept to delivery
  • Collaboration: Skilled at working with internal teams to align on goals and deliverables
  • Strong Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all communication materials and proposals
  • Proposal Writing: Ideally experience in writing proposals to support the creation of partnership opportunities, including crafting persuasive and tailored content

Please note: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Location & Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.

This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

About You. 

You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals – approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities. 

Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos.Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with.

You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county.

We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required. 

About the Role.  

We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners.

 
Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations.Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts). 

With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events.

As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance.You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines. 

A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required. 

About Us. 

“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.” 

A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members. 

The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration. 

In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre. 

We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. 

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website.Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy.

Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools 

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity.Charity No: 259558.

Closing Date:  9am on Monday 30th March 2026 

Interviews: 1st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period 
2nd stage -Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary: £43,425 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 

Interview date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 over video with a possible second stage in person on Friday 27 March 2026 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Data and Insight Manager to help us build on this momentum. 

Data and Insights are core to our new and ambitious organisational strategy, enabling us to deliver meaningful, high-quality engagement with our audiences and maximise insight to drive impact as we work to find cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and support the community to live well until the day that cures are found. 

You’ll lead our data strategy, working collaboratively with teams across fundraising, marketing, digital, and supporter care, and ensuring we are making the most of our CRM, analytics, and automation tools to drive engagement and income. 

It's an exciting time - we want to make a step change in our approach to data to maximise value.If you bring high levels of experience in data management and database oversight, an ability to build reports and analysis to inform activity and a passion for embedding quality data governance, we'd love to hear from you.

This role presents a real opportunity to make your mark.Have you got the curiosity for data and to help us make an ambitious shift? If so, apply for this exciting role. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Turning data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. 
• Collaborating across teams to develop and embed insight into planning and delivery. 
• Using data to support delivery of supporter journeys and donor segmentation. 
• Improving data quality and reliability through cleansing and validation. 
• Ensuring strong data governance and GDPR compliance. 
• Managing a SQL database and supporting integrations. 
• Streamlining processes through automation tools like Power Automate. 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 
• Season ticket and cycle loan 
• Pension scheme 
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

About the role

UnLtd is a vibrant, ambitious organisation at the heart of the UK’s social enterprise sector. As a key stakeholder and leading funder and supporter of social entrepreneurs, we continuously learn and adapt to better meet their needs and maximise their impact.

We are seeking an Events Manager to lead UnLtd’s event portfolio while our current Events Manager is on maternity leave. This person will be responsible for leading, coordinating and delivering the event plan in line with the organisational strategy. We are looking for a confident event specialist who will be able to support our frontline team to deliver a schedule of events for social entrepreneurs and UnLtd’s wider network.

You will be flexible in your approach and confident managing the whole process from planning through to delivery and event evaluation. The role is primarily hands-on and often involves working as part of, and at times leading, a cross-functional team. This role will suit you if you are patient and keep calm when things don’t go to plan, or when you don’t have all the answers you need. You’ll fall back on your meticulous organisation skills to ensure that UnLtd events are produced efficiently, fulfil their purpose, and are executed to the highest level.

This role may include some travel within the UK and evening work; however, we operate a TOIL system.

We’re looking for a talented Salesforce Product Manager to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is a crucial and strategic role for our charity as we require an expert product manager to lead and manage our Salesforce platform, delivering configuration, insight, reporting and training.

The Salesforce Product Manager is responsible for leading the ongoing development, administration and improvement of our Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring it supports all areas of our charity, including fundraising, operations, finance and grant management.

The post holder is required to act as the trusted Salesforce partner for all users, translating needs into scalable solutions, managing change and delivering insight, training as well as data-driven improvements to help the charity achieve its strategic goals and objectives.  This role requires independent ownership, strong stakeholder partnership skills and the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.

Join Viewpoint, a leading mental health recovery charity, and make a real difference in Hertfordshire. We put people with lived experience of mental health challenges and addiction at the heart of everything we do - empowering experts by experience and service users to shape services, build skills, and support recovery.

As Operations Manager, you’ll lead our day-to-day operations, manage and support staff, and ensure we deliver high-quality, needs-led services. You’ll help drive strategy, maintain partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors, and contribute to fundraising initiatives that sustain and grow our impact.

We’re looking for someone organised, proactive, and passionate about mental health recovery, who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

Lead with purpose. Help shape services that put lived experience first.

Operational Manager
Location: Welwyn Garden City with travel around Hertfordshire (own transport required)             
Hours / salary: 30 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a.
Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month probationary period.
Annual leave:  25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary period.
Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision
Length of contract: Subject to funding

Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Manager to support the Chief Executive in delivering our strategy, managing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. This role is key to maintaining and growing Viewpoint’s impact across Hertfordshire, promoting user involvement, and fostering strong relationships with statutory, voluntary, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring policies, procedures, and compliance standards are met.

• Supervise and support staff, promoting professional development and wellbeing.

• Contribute to financial management, including budgeting and annual reporting.

• Promote Viewpoint’s work across Hertfordshire, building partnerships and increasing visibility.

• Support fundraising initiatives to sustain and expand our services.

• Support fundraising initiatives to sustain and expand our services.

• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and recording of project outcomes.

• Stay up-to-date with national and local mental health policies, initiatives, and best practice.

• Foster an inclusive, anti-discriminatory workplace that challenges stigma and supports recovery. 

Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in operational management and staff supervision.

• Is skilled in financial management and resource planning.

• Understands mental health and/or addiction services, or has a strong commitment to learning.

• Communicates effectively and can build strong partnerships.

• Is motivated by a mission-driven role and can balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem solving.

Please view the full job description and apply via our website. 

This role sits at the heart of Operation Smile UK’s five-year strategy to deliver transformational growth across all income streams. As Senior Lead - Acquisition and Digital Fundraising, you will be instrumental in delivering on three of our four core strategic priorities:

1. Build Regular Giving – laying the foundation for higher long-term value and stronger ROI across acquisition channels.
2. Drive All Donors to Legacy – recruiting quality donors who have the potential value to feed into legacy and long-term giving goals.
3. Maximise Growth Through Digital Fundraising Integration – leading the expansion and optimisation of digital acquisition within a cohesive fundraising strategy

The Senior Lead - Acquisition & Digital Fundraising role is responsible for delivering Operation Smile UK’s strategic individual giving acquisition programme. This role is key to driving income growth and expanding our supporter base across multiple channels, including digital, DRTV, dialogue fundraising and print.

You will lead the strategy, planning, delivery and evaluation of acquisition campaigns, including the onboarding process, with full accountability for managing significant budgets, agency partnerships and performance metrics. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced acquisition fundraiser with strong commercial acumen and a data-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Campaign Leadership

• Develop and implement the multi-channel acquisition strategy, aligned with income targets and supporter growth objectives.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of campaigns across direct dialogue, digital, DRTV, and print channels.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of the onboarding process for all new recruits.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insight-driven recommendations to optimise results.
• Drive testing and innovation to expand existing channels and introduce new ones within acceptable risk and return parameters.

Budget Ownership & Performance Monitoring

• Take full responsibility for acquisition budget management, income forecasting and cost control.
• Set, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting against ROI, CPA, and long-term value across all acquisition channels.
• Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager and the Director of Data and Technology to develop and maintain performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and support strategic data analysis, including both short-term and long-term channel performance evaluation.

Agency & Partner Management

• Manage day-to-day relationships with external fundraising and creative partners.
• Lead briefings, content sourcing, agent training, stakeholder approvals, and quality assurance processes.
• Negotiate contracts and hold suppliers accountable for delivery and performance.

Cross-Team and Market Integration

• Represent the acquisition programme in cross-functional planning meetings and contribute to a unified team culture focused on strategic delivery.
• Deliver and optimise the onboarding and conversion programme for new donors.
• Develop CRO strategies and implement with support from the Communications team, whilst supporting the enhancement of web development
• Ensure consistent campaign integration across touchpoints and maximise thematic/creative cohesion, working in collaboration with the Senior Communications Manager to lead and develop the creative and content strategy for acquisition.
• Act as a key liaison with colleagues across Operation Smile global markets, sharing insights and exploring opportunities to align strategy, co-develop creative, or pilot cross-market initiatives.

Compliance, Risk & Best Practice

• Ensure all campaigns meet legal, ethical and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, Fundraising Regulator).
• Act as a key contributor to organisational risk assessments relating to income performance and supplier performance.
• Keep up to date with sector trends, innovations and benchmarks to maintain best practice.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience (ideally 5+ years) in Individual Giving or fundraising acquisition roles.
• Proven success delivering multi-channel acquisition campaigns with strong ROI.
• Experience managing external agencies and suppliers to high-performance standards.
• Strong background in digital fundraising and paid media.
• Demonstrated experience managing and reporting on substantial acquisition budgets.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with excellent campaign planning and execution skills.
• Highly numerate and confident using data for decision-making and optimisation.
• Strong project and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with high levels of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent the organisation externally.

Desirable

• Understanding of retention and supporter journey optimisation.
• Familiarity with CRM and data system Donorfy.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools.

First-round interviews are set for the week of 23rd March 2026. We strongly encourage early applications.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Head of Asset Management & Development

Based: Derby (with travel across YMCA Derbyshire sites)
Salary: £51,000 – £54,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week

At YMCA Derbyshire, our buildings are homes, safe spaces and community hubs where young people and families rebuild their lives. You’ll lead how we grow, manage and future-proof these spaces for the next decade.

You will shape and deliver our 10-year Development Strategy, build a strong pipeline of viable opportunities through partnerships and Homes England funding, and ensure our estate is safe, compliant, efficient and delivering real value for money.

Alongside development, you’ll take strategic ownership of asset management, planned and major works, compliance, property data, utilities, risk management and sustainability performance across the organisation.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll provide the financial oversight, governance and direction that ensures our property portfolio supports long-term resilience, growth and community impact.

Driving licence and access to a car essential.

Interested?
Learn more and apply, please go to our website

What we’re looking for

A strategic thinker who can turn property data into action.
A confident leader with experience managing a significant property portfolio.
Someone who understands housing regulation, development viability, risk and value for money.
A professional who is passionate about sustainable development and community impact.

What we offer

37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Your birthday off every year
Life Assurance (2x salary)
Health & wellbeing support
Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards
Training, development and genuine career impact
…and a role where your work truly matters every single day

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: Ongoing
Interviews: Please note that interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. We encourage early submission of applications.

Partnerships Officer (Programme Officer)

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

AKF(UK) Partnerships Officers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. Partnerships Officers manage a set of grants across a variety of themes and geographies. They also support engagement with European and Asian bilaterals, multilaterals and foundations to secure funding for ten multi-sector not-for-profit and for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. This is all done in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Grants Management

• Manage a portfolio of grants through regular interface and coordination with AKF(UK)’s partnerships team, AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and relevant AKF/AKDN field units/agencies acting as a central resource for field units in donor best practice.
• Interface with donors about the implementation of ongoing grants to ensure strong, enduring relationships.
• Coordinate, review, and assure the quality of donor deliverables (e.g. work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, staffing plans, budgets, close-out plans, donor troubleshooting).
• Ensure adherence with donor requirements, rules, and regulations, and that grant deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard.
• Coordinate contractual amendments, changes, and project adaptations, engage with donors in a pro-active and diplomatic way, and flag potential changes (e.g. budget revisions, extensions, risks) in advance to ‘trouble shoot’ and ensure smooth project implementation.
• Facilitate grant monitoring efforts including routine coordination meetings and as needed, support with donor steering committees, donor project visits, and donor monitoring missions.
• Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants and support the maintenance and update of grant management tools and tracking systems (e.g. Award Information Management System (AIMS)).
• Ensure strong relationship cultivation throughout the grants cycle, anticipate, and plan for future funding and project extensions.

Resource Mobilisation

• Coordinate and facilitate the development, review and quality assurance of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full proposals for funding opportunities.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as with donors, partners, and consortia to facilitate project design, align proposal and donor requirements, gather required legal and administrative documentation, and draft sections of proposals as needed.

Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.

• Conduct due diligence of new partners (donors, NGOs, universities, etc.) in coordination with AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and AKF’s global programmes team.

• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g., presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors.
• Research, scan and source relevant information regarding new donors and funding opportunities to identify potential funding matches and gather intelligence around European and Asian donors.
• Update donor profiles, researching and summarising latest donor strategies and using AIMS to update AKF/AKDN funding summaries. 
• Contribute to management systems, such as AIMS.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Senior Partnerships Manager, Deputy Regional Directors or Global Deputy Director for Institutional Partnerships.
 

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

Skills

• Strong level of fluency in French is highly desirable
• Creativity, critical thinking, and project management
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and produce detailed budgets and business plans
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce
• French language skills desirable, but not essential
• Proficiency in French language desirable

Knowledge

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK/European and Asian donor landscape preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to international development

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, developing budgets, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources
• Experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Experience managing grants in complex organisations desirable

Attributes

• Committed to international development, improving the quality of life, and promoting pluralism through civil society.
• Demonstrates equity, transparency, and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest, and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect from others; promotes credibility and professional reputation.

Behaviours

• Communicates clearly and concisely with a broad range of audiences at different levels; ability to expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others.
• Builds, maintains, and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders with a specific focus on AKF’s mission; balances business situations and the art of dealing with people and communities; changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
• Has a customer focused orientation to others, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
• Acknowledges creativity, has the desire to understand and use new innovations (including technology); adapts established methods for new uses; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses, synthesises and challenges conventional thinking; supports the development of communities of practice.

FURTHER DETAILS

• The role will involve travel to countries where we operate programmes, and where the candidate is supporting grants management.
• As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Job Expires: 25-Mar-2026

Are you a finance professional with hands‑on Unit4 ERPx experience and a passion for improving dog welfare?
We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Finance Systems Manager to lead the development and optimisation of our accounting system as part of our ongoing digital transformation programme.

What does this role do?
As Finance Systems Manager, you will:

• lead the development, enhancement, and administration of Unit4 ERPx, acting as the system’s SUPER‑user, subject matter expert and technology advocate.
• collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between Unit4 ERPx and other organisational systems, building strong relationships across the charity to ensure the system meets operational needs.
• maintain an effective partnership with Unit4, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly and efficiently.
• drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to maximise system functionality—including developing and refining reports and dashboards.
• line manage and support the Finance Systems Analyst, helping them grow their skills and capability.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 23rd March 2026, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To succeed in this role, you will need extensive, hands-on experience with Unit4 ERPx (or Unit4 ERP CR/7 in an API/EK context), with a strong understanding of its capabilities, limitations, risks, and opportunities. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills are key, enabling you to work confidently with colleagues at all levels and with external partners, as well as strong analytical ability and a deep understanding of financial accounting processes and system administration. A patient, calm, and persistent approach, especially when analysing and resolving complex issues is fundamental. Above all, you'll need a genuine commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust and a passion for making a positive impact.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

The Vacancy

Community Builder (Community Development) – Leeds 

Salary: Up to £33,995 per annum   

Location: Remote in Leeds with travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.

The vacancy   

We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities. If you believe in the power of strong, connected communities, this role is for you.  

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.  

About The Role  

As a Community Builder, you will be at the heart of our charity’s ambition to reach seldom-heard members of the Armed-forces Community (AFC) and engage them in creating positive action that strengthens wider connections. 

You will identify the strengths, passions and interests within the AFC, foster meaningful connections with the wider community, and utilise these to create meaningful and sustainable outcomes.  

About You  

You will be a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about collaboration and community-led change.  You will have experience of engaging and supporting people in a community, charity, education, social care, housing, youth work, or other people-focused role using a range of facilitation tools, techniques and Community Development skills. You will need experience of working in a community setting with a diverse range of people and interests. You will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships, and inspire collaboration, which will be essential in creating positive, lasting change.

We are looking for someone with:  

• A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.

• A basic understanding of the Asset-Based Community Development approach (ABCD) is required however full support and development of this practice and our internal ways of working will be provided.    

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.  

• A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.  

• Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills. 

PLEASE NOTE:  

• The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered).  The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.  

• There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charity’s needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.   

• The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.  

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check   

About the Team  

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of community development professionals who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference where they live. We amplify the strengths already present in communities, forge lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower members of the AFC to thrive. Together, the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders strengthen local communities using the resources and networks that are readily available.

Please see the job description for more details.  

In return we can offer you: 

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate! 

• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. 

• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade. 

• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.

• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member. 

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

London isa practice and development manager 

Location: Hybrid (40% office based) 

Hours: Full Time 

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £36,435 

Reports to: Deputy Head of Operations 

ABOUT SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST: 

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986 and was later declared deceased in 1993. Created to honour Suzy’s legacy, the Trust aims to empower individuals and organisations to take a stand against abuse, aggression, and violence in all forms, supporting safety in both personal and professional lives 

Role overview: 

The London ISA Practice and Development Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective practice across ISA service delivery. The role focuses on referral coordination, performance oversight, quality assurance, and supervision frameworks, supporting consistent and compliant service delivery in line with contractual, safeguarding, and organisational standards.

What we offer: 

At Suzy Lamplugh Trust, we value the commitment and expertise of our staff and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package: 

·Hybrid Working: With a minimum of 40% office-based work 

·Generous Leave Package: 28 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) increasing with length of service, plus public holidays 

·Special Leave: Including days for personal milestones, like moving house or celebrating your birthday 

·Pension Contribution: 5% employer contribution 

·Health & Wellbeing App: Access to counselling, advice, and discounts 

·Occupational Sick Pay increasing with service 

How to Apply: 

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is dedicated to equality and inclusivity. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the job requirements. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Deadline: 31st March 2026 

Interviews to be held week beginning 13th April

1MM Regional Manager for London - £32,000 per annum plus London Weighting

6mth fixed term contract, extending subject to funding

No sponsorship available - only candidates with Right to Work in the UK status need apply

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Lead growth. Build partnerships. Drive high‑quality mentoring across the capital.

One Million Mentors (1MM) is looking for an ambitious and relationship‑driven Regional Manager to lead our work across Greater London. You’ll play a central role in expanding our impact, building powerful partnerships, and ensuring young people across the city access high‑quality mentoring opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Establish 100 new, high‑quality mentoring matches each quarter, ensuring mentors and mentees are trained and meeting.
• Meet all quality assurance KPIs and uphold 1MM’s commitment to rigour and good governance.
• Lead the expansion of 1MM across Greater London, securing partnerships with employers, volunteer platforms, schools, colleges, charities, employment programmes, Local Councils and third‑sector networks.
• Digitally match mentoring pairs using the 1MM Platform, supporting users and maintaining accurate programme administration.
• Recruit at least 10 new youth partners each quarter to sustain programme growth.
• Provide clear, regular reporting on progress and performance.
• Contribute to a positive, high‑performance culture, with potential for line‑management responsibilities as the team grows.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Programme Development & Planning — Experience shaping or delivering programme plans and activities.
• Target‑Driven Delivery — Confidence working to ambitious KPIs and achieving results.
• Partnership Building & Outreach — Ability to identify, engage and secure partners across sectors.
• Programme Facilitation & Recruitment — Skilled in delivering activities and managing recruitment pipelines.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management — Strong relationship‑builder, including with senior stakeholders.
• Mentoring & Social Action Insight — Understanding of, or commitment to, mentoring and social action.
• People Leadership — Ability to motivate, support and empower staff or volunteers.
• Presentation & Communication Skills — Confident presenting online and in person, adapting to different audiences.
• Digital & Analytical Capability — Competent with IT systems, especially Google Sheets and Excel.
• Personal Effectiveness & Resilience — Self‑motivated, organised, adaptable and quality‑driven.

A commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice, equal opportunities, and inclusive delivery is essential.

What we offer

• A chance to be part of a dynamic, values‑driven organisation creating lasting social change.
• Opportunities to work across the business, public and third sectors, developing innovative approaches to youth potential.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Monthly Learning & Development sessions.
• Three additional Christmas shutdown days (not taken from annual leave).
• 15 hours of volunteering leave per year.

How to apply 

Application is made by submitting a CV and a Cover Letter.

The Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate these competencies in more detail (guidance is attached).The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the chosen role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 1 page of A4. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

We encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this role. 

One Million Mentors is committed to ensuring all necessary steps are taken to protect children and adults at risk from harm. All 1MM staff are expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Any employment with One MIllion Mentors will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• A self-disclosure form 

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 

• Receipt of satisfactory references 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Applications should include your notice period and two referees where possible, to be contacted with your permission. 

We will be carrying out rolling interviews for these roles so encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment. The final closing date is 12 noon on Monday 30th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close this application early.  

We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants. 

We are recruiting a Head of HR / Business Partner to lead and deliver a best practice HR function for Flint House, ensuring the provision of high-quality, compliant and strategic people services that support operational excellence and the Charity’s mission of providing evidence-based rehabilitation to serving and retired police officers.

Reporting to CEO as a member of the Exec team, with one direct report, this role operates at both strategic and operational levels, advising Trustees, the CEO and senior leaders while ensuring effective day-to-day HR delivery across the organisation.

We are flexible and will consider applications for full time and part time. The role is very much site based due to staff base and patients, but there is potential for one day hybrid working a week.

Key responsibilities and competencies :

• Lead on complex employee relations matters including capability, grievance and disciplinary cases.
• Conduct investigations, formal hearings and appeals where required.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on all employee relations matters.
• Maintain and develop employment contracts in line with organisational needs and legislative requirements.
• Support managers in managing absence and attendance effectively.
• Develop, implement and deliver the HR Strategy aligned to the Charity’s organisational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and quarterly resource meetings in collaboration with the CEO and Heads of Department.
• Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring a consistent and well-managed approach.
• Contribute to organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to Exec and the CEO to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, case law and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure pay, benefits and reward practices remain legally compliant and appropriately benchmarked, advising Finance and Payroll practices
• Monitor legislative developments and advise Trustees and the CEO on required changes.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and conditions of service.
• Liaise with external professional advisers, including employment solicitors where required.

Successful candidate will be CIPD Level 7 or similar experience with evidence of continuing CPD.

In addition - you will have 

• Strong strategic and operational capability.
• Significant experience as a Senior HR Generalist
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with credibility at Executive level.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands.
• Coaching and advisory capability.
• High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office suite and HR systems / Sage HR and iHasco).

About us :

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions. Every year we treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this key role will drive the people and culture objectives for the Charity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including on site free parking, lunch or breakfast, free on site gym, comprehensive EAP program, Medical Cash program, Life Assurance,36 days holiday and usual Pension benefits.

The role is very much based on site, with restricted public transport, so own car is essential.