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If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers.
Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.
“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.
“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
Why Chell Perkins?
At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.
“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020
Client mix
Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.
Applications
This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.
For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.
If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!
To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, please tell us:
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Why do you want to become a fundraiser and why do you believe you will be a good one?
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Describe any relevant experience you will bring to the role (such as writing or debating).
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Why do you think people give money to charity, and what role do you think fundraisers play in motivating people to give?
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Why do you want to work for Chell Perkins in particular?
Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.
A note about generative AI use
As an agency we are not against the use of AI to research or help improve the quality of your application. However, we strongly advise against using AI to generate copy for you. Last year, over 40 applications contained sections with identical wording, due to the use of generative AI. As a result, we could not get to know the applicants from their writing, and subsequently had to reject all of these applications.
We’re Chell Perkins, the flexible charity fundraising partners. We’re here to give charities the boost they need to make their vision a reality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
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:
- Build Regular Giving – laying the foundation for higher long-term value and stronger ROI across acquisition channels.
- Drive All Donors to Legacy – recruiting quality donors who have the potential value to feed into legacy and long-term giving goals.
- 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Mass Supporter Fundraising
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Are you an experienced fundraising leader who wants to be part of creating a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer? This could be the role for you!
Bowel Cancer UK is seeking an exceptional, growth-driven Head of Mass Supporter Fundraising to join our team. We have set a bold ambition to significantly increase income over the next five years, ensuring everyone diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK receives the support they need.
This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a data-led fundraising programme, increase our visibility in a competitive landscape, and develop a high-performing talented team capable of delivering sustained, multi-million-pound income growth. You will lead the development of transformational strategies and play a critical role in the management of the charities CRM to significantly scale revenue while ensuring digital innovation is at the heart of all strategic decision-making. You will take full ownership of mass supporter fundraising budgets and provide visionary leadership by directly managing team managers to foster a culture of professional growth.
The salary is £51,241, plus £2,000 London Weighting if applicable and a contributory pension scheme. The position is home-based UK-wide, with required travel to our London-based Hub space in Kennington. We offer 27 days of holiday, plus three discretionary days between Christmas and New Year in addition to statutory holidays, complimented by a range of brilliant staff benefits.
If you have a proven track record in digital acquisition, harnessing data to support decision-making, managing multi-million-pound budgets, and know what it takes to motivate and lead a brilliant team, we want to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to play a key role in the next phase of our organisation-wide Salesforce rollout. Having successfully implemented Salesforce for donor management, we are now expanding the platform to support our international field operations.
Working as part of our International Salesforce team, you will configure a brand‑new Salesforce NPC platform, integrate it with our existing NPSP donor system, and provide day‑to‑day support to users across 18 countries. You’ll be a Salesforce product champion - triaging support tickets, delivering configuration changes, supporting testing, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with our Salesforce Developer & Product Owner, Project Manager, and stakeholders around the world. Occasional travel to our London office and internationally may be required.
About you
You are a certified Salesforce Administrator with strong experience building and configuring Salesforce from scratch. You’re a confident communicator, an excellent problem solver, and comfortable supporting and training users in an international environment. Experience with NPSP and / or NPC is required. You must be a fluent English speaker with the right to work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania or Ukraine.
About us
Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organisation working with poor and marginalised families and children across Eastern Europe. We support communities through practical, emotional, and sustainable development initiatives - serving people regardless of religion or ethnic background.
Rewards and benefits
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Flexible working, with occasional travel
Help develop a new international Salesforce platform, transforming the lives of families, children, and communities in Eastern Europe. Working with 18 countries, this is a real opportunity to make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are looking for a Regional Development Officer for Glasgow. In this role, you will be a warm, visible ambassador for Mary’s Meals – igniting enthusiasm, inspiring action, and helping people across your region join our mission and help feed more children. We require someone to be based in or a short commutable distance to cover the region.
By building genuine, values‑driven relationships and using insight to guide your priorities, you’ll nurture local networks, identify high‑potential opportunities, and confidently grow income, participation, and supporter engagement. Through strategic, outward‑facing work, you’ll turn first conversations into committed, long‑term support that strengthens our movement and fuels our mission.
Working closely with the Head of Scotland you will co-create and deliver a tailored local growth plan that reflects your region's communities and opportunities. You will represent Mary’s Meals across schools, churches, corporates and community partners and playa pivotal role in activating supporters, mobilising volunteers, and sharing compelling local stories.
Operating with high autonomy, you will use insights and data to focus on high potential and growth areas, and collaborate closely with our Philanthropy & Partnerships, Supporter Experience and Communications teams to deliver seamless supporter journeys and strong storytelling. Everything you do will reflect Mary’s Meals’ warmth and dignity, helping us reach more children through relationship-led growth.
To apply for the role of Regional Development Officer based at Mary’s Meals UK, please follow the apply instructions on Charity Job and you will be directed to our website.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 26 March.
Interviews will commence week beginning 30 March.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
JOB TITLE
Fundraising Officer - Grants and Trusts
Hours:
21 per week
(May Include Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary: £30,997 p.a. - £33,705 p.a. (Pro Rata)
Grade 6 Pt. 21-24
Fixed Term Funded to 31st December 2028
Do you want your work to truly make a difference?
At Merseyside Youth Association, we don’t just run projects — we transform lives. From dynamic creative workshops to vital one-on-one interventions, we open doors for young people and celebrate every step of their journey, big or small.
This is your chance to:
· Create life-changing opportunities
· Champion a whole-person approach
· Build skills that last a lifetime
We’re on the lookout for a driven, passionate and proactive Fundraising Officer to fuel our mission. This isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about creating brighter futures.
Your role will include:
· Identifying and securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, and Grant-Giving Bodies
· Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Leadership Team and expert consultants
· Supporting existing projects and helping to launch new, impactful initiatives
· Maintaining a well-managed donor database and ensuring GDPR compliance
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has a track record in Trust and Grant Fundraising
· Can spot funding opportunities a mile away
· Brings a compelling voice to our cause
· Is deeply passionate about empowering young people
Join a team where your success will help young people across Merseyside believe in themselves, adapt, thrive and achieve the futures they deserve.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.
Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Friday 20th March 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safeguarding Case Officer (Interim) x 3 – Immediate Start
Remote | 4-week contract | £15–£17.50 per hour | Approx. 35 hrs/week
I am excited to be supporting an amazing international youth organisation seeking three experienced Safeguarding Case Officers to provide short-term support during a busy global programme period.
This is a fully remote, four-week contract offering the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding operations across international programmes and work with teams across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities
Triage incoming safeguarding concerns from international programmes
Support case management from initial report through follow-up and closure
Review safeguarding documentation and programme readiness evidence
Identify safeguarding risks or compliance gaps and escalate concerns where required
Provide guidance to programme staff and volunteers on safeguarding reporting procedures
Work with colleagues across multiple time zones to maintain safeguarding coverage
About You
Significant experience in safeguarding, child protection, social work, or similar case management roles
Confident managing safeguarding concerns and reviewing compliance evidence
Strong judgement, communication skills, and ability to work independently
Experience working with volunteers or international programmes desirable
Additional languages (Spanish or Portuguese) advantageous
Details
Contract: Temporary – 4 weeks
Location: Remote
Hours: ~35 hours per week
Rate: £15–£17.50 per hour
Start: Immediate
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
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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!
Are you a natural outgoing relationship‑builder who thrives on inspiring others? We’re looking for a proactive, community‑minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Surrey and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you’ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees.
About the Role
This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support, all with the aim of increasing our income generation.
You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey.
About You
You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change.
You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you’re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
Please submit a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Cherry Trees and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: EA to the Chief Executive
Location: Guildford/Hampton, TW12 3RA (3days/week, hybrid working pattern)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours
Salary: £34,458 - £44,500 per annum
Closing date: 22/03/2026
MLC Partners is delighted to be supporting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices with the appointment of an Executive Assistant to the CEO. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families across Surrey and London. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level executive and governance support to the CEO, Directors’ Team and Board of Trustees, ensuring leaders are organised, informed and enabled to perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage the CEO’s complex diary, inbox and communications, ensuring priorities are met.
- Draft, collate and coordinate high-quality papers, briefings and key documentation.
- Provide governance administration for the Board of Trustees and sub-committees, including agendas, papers and minutes.
- Act as a key point of contact for Trustees, supporting recruitment administration, compliance checks and mandatory training.
- Coordinate meeting logistics end-to-end (venues, packs, actions), ensuring smooth delivery and timely follow-up.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and effective filing systems (manual and digital).
- Support policy review tracking and ensure governance information remains current.
- Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO and Directorate.
About You:
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant / PA supporting senior leaders in a busy, complex organisation.
- Confident managing demanding diaries, sensitive correspondence and competing priorities.
- Strong experience producing high-quality papers and taking clear, accurate minutes.
- Governance exposure (board/committee support) is highly desirable.
- Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling confidential matters.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who wants to play a key role at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to children and families.
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Briar at MLC Partners.
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!
Are you a natural outgoing relationship‑builder who thrives on inspiring others? We’re looking for a proactive, community‑minded fundraiser to spark new partnerships across Hampshire and grow our volunteer fundraising support. Working closely with our fundraising team, you’ll raise our profile, deliver brilliant donor care and help transform the lives of children with complex disabilities and their families. With plenty of untapped potential in our community, this is your chance to make the role your own and create real impact for Cherry Trees.
About the Role
This is a busy and pivotal role, working closely with the Head of Partnerships, Head of Fundraising and Communications and the team to raise awareness, increase visibility and develop our volunteer fundraising support in our new area of Hampshire, all with the aim of increasing our income generation.
You will be a proactive and people-focused fundraiser that will develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups, clubs and individual fundraisers, inspiring them to fundraise for Cherry Trees. In doing so you will ensure that every supporter will receive excellent donorcare, making them feel personally connected to our mission to deliver outstanding home from home care for children with complex disabilities, and essential respite for their families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships in our generous area of wealth and community spirit.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their interpersonal skills and fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in Surrey and Hampshire.
About You
You need to be an confident communicator who can engage and inspire people from all walks of life. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you have the empathy and listening skills needed to connect with donors, volunteers, and community partners. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you can manage events, budgets, and donor records while meeting deadlines under pressure. Creativity and resourcefulness are part of your approach, enabling you to develop engaging presentations and adapt when plans change.
You bring resilience and a genuine passion for making a difference, staying motivated even when challenges arise. A good understanding of financial processes ensures transparency and compliance, and you’re confident in public speaking and community engagement, representing the organisation with passion and professionalism. In short, you are personable, proactive, and committed to creating a positive impact through collaboration.
Please include a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Cherry Trees and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role represents an opportunity to make a real difference to anti-poverty work at QSA and in the UK more broadly. Communications are increasingly central to developing our impact, and our intention is to generate more high quality, moving content that showcases:
• The deep impact of the support provided by QSA to people living on a low income or experiencing homelessness. Our services are created to fill ‘niches’ – the support people tell us that they need and is not being provided elsewhere. We aim to help people find dignity, comfort, connection and peace.
• The support provided by 4in10, London’s child poverty network hosted by QSA, and the impact of its collective action.
• Our campaigning and research work – and the changes it can bring about in policy and practice, with the goal of reducing poverty and alleviating its effects.
You will be helping thousands of people to access QSA’s life-changing services; to find resonance and community in our communications; to support life-changing anti-poverty work; to get involved in campaigns that move the needle; and more.
At QSA our values guide us to deliver services with compassion and dignity, and they also guide us in our workplace. Our small team is mutually supportive, conscientious and deeply committed to the aims of our work.
This role will involve building relationships with an extremely broad range of people, with a very strong focus on the people who participate in our services. An ethical storytelling approach is at the heart of QSA’s communications. Putting this into practice will involve bringing stories forward in deep collaboration with storytellers; with empathy, integrity, authenticity, and a commitment to amplifying voices that can go unheard. We want people to feel in control of how their stories are shared, as much as we want people to be moved by content that engages and inspires.
The communications officer role also involves many of the ‘bread and butter’ tasks of an effective communications function: content production, analytics, social media management and so on. We are currently in the midst of a full-scale overhaul of the QSA website.
More important than coming with experience in every part of these duties, however, is a curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and take on healthy challenges (in which we aim to give you the support you need); as well as a flair for getting to the heart of the story – not only in the content itself, but also in understanding the bigger picture of our communications and our direction of travel together.
Purpose of role
To develop the communications output of QSA across all platforms, supporting delivery of the aims of QSA’s organisational and fundraising & communications strategies. To centre QSA’s communications work in an ethical storytelling approach.
Duties & responsibilities
- To contribute to a plan and timetable for QSA’s communications work.
- To uphold clear protocols on how we gather and share stories and impact, to hold ourselves to the highest standards around ethics and wellbeing.
- To work in the community and across all QSA’s services, to get to know the people who access them, sensitively inviting people to share their stories or consent to photos.
- To compile and share ethical and compelling storytelling content across a range of media.
- To co-manage all of QSA’s communications platforms including social media (including community management), email marketing and website.
- To generate and publish regular digital communications and fundraising content (including video, audio and copy), across our owned and shared platforms, and printed materials.
- To pull together content into regular email briefings for QSA’s supporters and donors.
- To provide communications support to the wider QSA team.
- To engage with other QSA teams about website content, being responsible for adding in this content, liaising with our web agency as required.
- To follow a GEO-first approach to QSA’s web development, to promote growth in traffic and engagement.
- To actively drive growth and engagement across QSA’s social media, website and email marketing.
- To work within QSA brand guidelines to provide recognisable and reliable content, while also keeping content fresh and engaging.
- To work with third party suppliers or freelancers as required, eg. for graphic design or other communications assets.
- To undertake event marketing of QSA’s fundraising events.
- To track analytics to evaluate the impact of the content we produce and promote across all our platforms.
- To plan and create content for individual giving campaigns and digital fundraising.
- To maintain an up-to-date awareness of best and emerging practice in non-profit communications, and to share new ideas for growth.
- To work within, and actively promote, the policies and procedures of QSA.
- Any other duties, as appropriate to the role, as agreed by the QSA director.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience of working for or volunteering for a charity, especially if UK-based and community focussed, is highly desirable.
- Experience of communications work, in a paid or voluntary capacity, is highly desirable.
Ability
- Excellent people-facing skills, able to confidently build rapport with people, and sensitively approach difficult topics.
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships across a wide range of people, including team members, colleagues, and QSA donors.
- Ability to confidently produce and share content online, such as stories, images, videos.
- Ability to produce engaging content for social media platforms, email marketing and web.
- Ability to track and understand digital marketing analytics.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt and respond to new challenges/opportunities while maintaining attention to detail.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of social media platforms and their different audiences, and how to tailor content appropriate to each.
- Knowledge of poverty on families, households and communities in the UK and an understanding of/empathy for the impact of living on a low income.
Other
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for digital and offline communications.
- Commitment to and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- A willingness to work within a Quaker ethos, as per the mission of QSA.
N.B. Please refer to the attached job pack for full details of this role.
Thank you for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Business Services
Reports to: Officer Head of Finance and Business Services
Salary: Starting salary of £29,500 per annum
Location: Office based at our headquarters in Llantrisant, South Wales
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours over 5 days
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has since grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
We were founded as a Welsh organisation providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.
In January 2024, we expanded into ‘phase one’ England, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. And in July 2025 we expanded into ‘phase two’ England, namely Merseyside, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Context of role:
The Business Services Officer provides high quality administrative and operational support across governance, IT, facilities, data protection, recruitment and general administration.
Working closely with the Head of Finance & Business Services, this role ensures the charity has strong internal systems, efficient processes, and compliant practices that enable staff to deliver services effectively and compassionately.
This role will support the whole organisation in both the office setting and our remote workers across England and Wales.
Key responsibilities:
Business Services and Operations
- Support the Head of Finance & Business Services in the effective running of business functions including HR, IT, governance, and office management.
- Maintain essential organisational policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring regular review cycles.
- Manage contracts with suppliers, service providers, and facilities contractors.
Staff support
- Assist department heads with recruitment processes including job adverts, application management, interview coordination, and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate and confidential HR files, absence records, training logs, and performance documentation on Bright HR.
- Support wellbeing initiatives and contribute to developing a positive, compassionate staff culture.
- Coordinate staff training, mandatory learning, and policy briefings.
Governance and Compliance
- Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of required documents.
- Support risk management processes, including maintaining organisational risk registers.
- Assist with GDPR compliance, data audits, and data protection processes.
- Prepare policies for Board approval with the assistance of Peninsula.
Leadership and People Management
- Act as first point of contact for basic IT and systems issues, escalating when necessary.
- Support the effective use of Microsoft 365, CRM/databases, and operational software including educating others on effective usage.
- Project manage the development of NOVA – our CRM system.
- Liaise with IT providers to ensure smooth delivery of technical support, security, and digital improvements.
- Issue IT equipment required for work to all new employees and maintain asset register.
- Ensuring Cyber Security essentials is complete working with IT consultant ITCS.
Facilities and Office Management
- Oversee day-to-day management of office space, equipment, and environment. Monitoring potential growth of office spaces into England.
- Manage health & safety processes including risk assessments, incident logs, and mandatory checks.
- Monitor office supplies, equipment maintenance, and procurement.
Administration and Organisational Support
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team where required.
- Maintain central records, filing systems, and registers to a high standard both electronically and paper based.
General:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration.
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate.
- To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary.
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role.
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period. This role is subject to a DBS check.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An ‘Employee Assistance Programme,’ including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
- Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2026
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. Please note, if you do not hear from us within ten working days of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Policy Manager x2
£45,864 per annum plus excellent benefits
London (Hybrid – minimum 40% office-based in Central London)
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term (9–12 months maternity cover)
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking two experienced Policy Managers to join our Health Policy team to provide maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping national child health policy and influencing decision-makers across England and the wider UK.
Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will work with College Officers, policy committees, experts and external stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver a wide range of child health policy projects and activities. You will lead policy development using research, evidence and horizon scanning to inform outputs and support the College’s influencing work.
These are high-visibility roles covering priority areas including prevention, child health inequalities, child protection and children’s rights. You will be recognised as a subject expert in your policy area(s) and will work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to maximise impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of evidence-based policy to influence the child health agenda in England, working with devolved nations colleagues on UK-wide issues
- Horizon scanning and monitoring emerging developments in child health policy to inform strategy and planning
- Producing consultation responses, briefings, analysis and policy reports
- Delivering policy projects using strong project management, matrix working and time-bound working groups
- Building and managing relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, charities, professional bodies and the health sector
- Representing the College externally at meetings, events, conferences and policy forums
- Supporting policy committees and College Officers through expert advice, briefings and coordination of workplans
- Managing and developing a direct report (Health Policy Assistant / Projects Officer)
Essential skills and experience include:
- Relevant professional experience or graduate-level qualification in policy or a related field
- Extensive experience in policy development and influencing, with recent policy outputs
- Strong experience analysing research, evidence, data and health service information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to varied audiences
- Proven stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including risk and resource management
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a dispersed team
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Candidates are reminded that the shortlisting process is based on the evidence provided on the application form of the skills demonstrated above. For any questions, queries or support please contact via our website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Join Us as our Operations Coordinator
BeSpace is a small but growing Christian charity with a big vision to see a future where every child has space to develop personal tools to pray, reflect and grow spiritually throughout their lives, helping churches, schools and communities to flourish.
We have seen incredible impact through developing prayer and reflections spaces in schools across Oxfordshire. Since 2010, over 65,000 children have experienced prayer and reflection spaces led by local churches, trained and resourced by us. Currently 60 schools a year have one. Now, we’re building on this momentum to reach over 115 schools in the next three years and are preparing to grow nationally with developing contemplative retreats for schools.
About the Role
We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to cover adoption leave, likely for one year. This is a vital role in keeping BeSpace running smoothly and enabling our small but growing team to thrive. You will also, where needed, play a hands-on role in supporting churches and schools in our work.
In this role, you will:
- Take responsibility for key operational processes including recruitment, HR, and volunteer management systems — not only maintaining them effectively but actively seeking ways to innovate and strengthen them, with guidance and support from senior leaders.
- Manage finance administration, including donations, CRM (Beacon), and Gift Aid claims.
- Project manage BeSpace events and provide admin support to the team.
- Develop and maintain systems for impact tracking, GDPR compliance, and volunteer management.
- Provide communications and social media support.
- Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.
- This role would suit someone with strong organisational and administrative skills, a passion for children’s spiritual development, and a willingness to get stuck into a wide variety of tasks.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Exceptionally organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Confident using IT systems and willing to learn how to use a CRM (Beacon).
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work occasional evenings/weekends.
- Personally committed to BeSpace’s vision, with a strong Christian faith and a desire to see children flourish spiritually.
Experience in HR, finance, events, or charity administration would be an advantage, but we’re open to applicants with transferable skills.
Role Details
- Position: Operations Coordinator
- Location: Hybrid, travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year and approximately 1 day a week into Oxford.
- Hours of work: PT 4 days a week. (28 hours) Flexible for the right candidate.
- Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 (pro rata) depending on experience.
- Start Date: Monday 11th May 2026
Why work for BeSpace?
We are intentional about developing an excellent team culture and an environment through which you will thrive, grow and succeed in your role.
Your benefits include:
·Generous annual leave – 25 days (pus bank holidays) per year, pro rata
·Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Who are we
Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.
The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support.
Vision
Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.
Mission
Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.
Values
Individual
Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same.
Innovative
We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.
Collaborative
We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together.
Overview
This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener.
Working closely with the Finance & Resources Director, this newly created role will be a key member of UP’s Finance team, supporting the charity to successfully deliver the charity’s strategic plan. You will provide accurate financial information, robust accounting controls and support for budgeting and programme costing, helping the charity operate efficiently and sustainably.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in charity or not-for-profit finance, confident in accounting software (Xero) and with strong Excel skills. You will be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



