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Could you help SoundCafe grow?
SoundCafe Leicester is a small, friendly and ambitious charity which gives people who are homeless, vulnerable or socially isolated a regular opportunity to sing, be creative, meet people and feel part of a community.
Our weekly sessions make a real difference to the people who attend. In 2024 we were honoured to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
We are now looking for a Part-Time Manager to help us build on that success.
What will you do?
Working with our trustees, volunteers and partner organisations, you will help SoundCafe to:
● manage and develop our weekly creative cafe;
● support and encourage our volunteers;
● build relationships with partner organisations and funders;
● identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant applications;
● help develop SoundCafe;
● liase with, and support, the professional musician who leads our choir
● ensure our activities are well organised, inclusive and responsive to the people we support; and
● keep the trustees informed and involved
It is a varied role, with plenty of opportunity to use your existing skills and to develop new ones.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable, capable and committed to making things happen.
You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and experience of managing people, projects, activities or services.
Most importantly, you will need to care about what SoundCafe is trying to achieve and be comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
You don’t need to have done everything before; just have a foundation we can work together and build on.
Experience of the charity or voluntary sector, working with vulnerable adults, volunteer management, fundraising or grant applications would be useful, but these are desirable rather than essential.
Support to develop
We know that the right person may not be the finished article.
You will be supported by an experienced and approachable Board of Trustees, with expertise including HR, employment law, finance and governance. We can provide guidance and mentoring where appropriate and help you develop your knowledge and responsibilities as you grow into the role.
What matters most to us is your ability, judgement, enthusiasm and potential.
Why join SoundCafe?
This is a rewarding position combining ’hands-on’ where you are immersed in the activities, with an important managerial role in a small charity where you can see the difference your work makes.
You will have the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths, work closely with trustees and volunteers, and help determine the next chapter of a charity which has already achieved a great deal.
If you think you could make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.
The post is approximately 50% in Leicester and the balance working from home, subject to operational requirements.
We think it’s important that you get a good understanding of our very special charity meet those who attend, see the range of activities, and hear our choir, so shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Session on either the 5th or 12th October interviews will be held on the afternoon of the 12th October.
Please send your CV (no longer than four pages, please) and a short covering letter explaining why SoundCafe interests you and what you could bring to the role.
Candidate information pack is available on our website.
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!
Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.
For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?
As a Team Leader, you will manage a team of support workers to successfully enable the people we support to lead a fulfilled and meaningful life within their home and as part of the wider, local community, and lead the staff team by promoting and practicing the values of CVT.
You will hold a minimum of Level 3 NVQ/ QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, and will have worked in a health and social care setting for a minimum of two years, preferably with people who have a learning disability and/ or autism, and has experience of managing a staff team. A driving licence would be useful as the community can be difficult to access by public transport.
Position: Team Leader
Responsible to: Care & Support Manager
Location: The role is based at Oaklands Park, a 150-acre rural community situated near Newnham on Severn on the edge of the Forest of Dean. We offer opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs, who live and work within a beautiful location, where their contributions to the life of our community are valued. Our estate offers an eight-acre garden, wood workshop and a weavery/ craft workshop.
Hours: 2 roles available, 1 x 30 hours per week and 1 x 37.5 hours per week, generally Mon - Fri days, but we are flexible.
Salary: £25,740 - £29,367 FTE, dependent on skills and experience pro rata for part-time.
Annual Leave and Benefits:
Main responsibilities
Personal Attributes
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.
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!
Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.
For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?
The Regional Fundraising Manager (National Programme Development) will lead the creation, development and delivery of Camphill Village Trust’s community fundraising programme.
You will establish community fundraising as a sustainable and growing income stream across the trust by creating a framework that can be scaled across Camphill Village Trust nationally.
This role combines strategic planning, relationship building, and programme development but also encompasses hands-on delivery across our northern communities. You will play a key role in raising awareness of Camphill Village Trust, strengthening community connections and creating opportunities for supporters to help more people with learning disabilities and autism live extraordinary lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential:
Personal Attributes & Key Competencies:
Location & Travel:
Hybrid.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week based within Camphill Village Trust communities.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being out in the community. This is not a desk-based fundraising role. You will spend significant time building relationships, identifying opportunities, meeting supporters and representing Camphill Village Trust across the region.
The successful candidate should live within reasonable commuting distance of our three communities in the north-east (based in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough). Regular travel across the region and occasional travel to other Trust communities will be required, along with some overnight stays, evening and weekend work.
Annual Leave and Benefits:
Job Title:
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
Band: Senior Leadership Team
Contract length: Permanent - 35 hours per week, full time. Hybrid working
Location:London-based, primarily Guildhall (EC2V 7HH) and Bow Lock (E3 3JY), with work across Thames21 project locations.
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Responsible for: Improving Rivers Managers and associated staff.
About Thames21:
Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Diversity at Thames21
Thames21 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve across London and the Thames Basin. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences.
Purpose of the role
Lead and grow Thames21’s Improving Rivers Team to deliver high-quality river restoration, catchment management and environmental evidence programmes, while contributing to organisational growth and strategic partnerships.
Key relationships
Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, Improving Rivers Managers, Finance, Fundraising/Partnerships, external partners including the Environment Agency, water companies, local authorities, GLA and mayoral bodies, academic partners, environmental NGOs and funders.
Main duties and responsibilities
1) Strategic leadership & portfolio growth
· Lead the strategic development of the Improving Rivers portfolio, setting clear objectives and outcomes aligned to Thames21’s plan (2023–2028).
· As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to organisational strategy, financial sustainability, risk management and culture across Thames21.
· Translate strategy into actionable delivery plans with measurable targets and milestones.
· Embed effective monitoring & evaluation across projects and programmes to evidence impact and inform decision‑making.
· Contributing to organisational risk management and business planning.
· Champion innovation and the use of environmental/nature finance mechanisms where appropriate to scale delivery.
2) Programme oversight, quality & compliance
· Direct and support Improving Rivers Managers to deliver a coherent programme of work across river restoration, evidence, and catchment partnerships.
· Enable cross‑team collaboration (with the Engagement & Learning Team and others) to maximise multiple benefits for people and nature.
· Ensure robust project governance, risk management and reporting. Oversee Health & Safety and CDM compliance and safe systems of work.
· Act as one of the Duty Senior Managers in the weekend cover rota
· Establish and maintain portfolio measurement indices and ensure timely data entry into Thames21 platforms.
3) People leadership & culture
· Lead, motivate and develop Improving Rivers Managers; set clear objectives, undertake regular 1:1s, appraisals and PDPs.
· Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performance culture. Ensure staff wellbeing and professional development.
· Plan and chair IR team and managers’ meetings. Maintain effective internal communications and knowledge‑sharing (e.g., SharePoint).
4) Finance, funding & organisational development
· Hold delegated authority for budget setting and expenditure sign‑off within the portfolio. Ensure accurate financial planning, management and reporting.
· Support development of high‑quality bids and funding agreements (statutory, partnership and philanthropic), including large strategic bids and environmental market opportunities by providing technical expertise, programme design and partner engagement.
· Work with Finance and Fundraising to strengthen controls, update relevant policies/processes, and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
· Contribute to whole‑organisation systems, policies and processes that support effective delivery and financial resilience.
6) External relations & advocacy
· Represent Thames21 with senior stakeholders (e.g., Environment Agency, water companies, GLA/mayoral teams, local authorities, eNGOs, funders, corporate partners and the Rivers Trust).
· Build and steward strategic partnerships and alliances that enable delivery at scale and unlock new funding and policy influence.
· Act as a confident spokesperson for Thames21 when required.
7) Reporting, governance & data
· Ensure timely and accurate portfolio reporting for SMT and Board, including dashboards/infographics and risk register updates.
· Promote effective use of organisational systems and data within the team to improve efficiency and data quality.
Key performance indicators (portfolio‑level)
· Water quality - monitoring & investigation: improved evidence base and prioritisation of pollution sources for resolution.
· Improving water quality - implementation of evidence‑based actions at catchment scale.
· Flows - natural flood management outcomes and strengthened drought/low‑flow resilience.
· River/wetland enhancement, restoration & connectivity - ecological condition and connectivity improved.
· Catchment‑based approach - strengthened hosting and partnership effectiveness.
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information and how to apply
Additional Information
· The role may require occasional evening and weekend work. Travel across London and the Thames Basin as needed.
· 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) and office closure between Christmas and New Year; flexitime/TOIL.
· Auto‑enrolment workplace pension with NEST with 8% employer contribution
· Laptop and mobile phone for company use; season‑ticket/bike loan (interest‑free).
· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
Please follow thw application instructions later on in the Charity Job application process 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026. Please mark the reference of your application (HIR0926).
We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive,we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Thames21 aims to improve the quality of life of people in the community by enhancing waterway environments.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As our Programmes Officer, you will play a key role in supporting grant partners, community engagement activities and effective grant and event administration. Working closely with colleagues, partners and local communities, you will help ensure our programmes are delivered through strong relationships, accurate records and high-quality administrative support. Your key responsibilities will include:
If you are proactive, well organised and dependable, with strong organisational and administrative skills, and a connection to Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.
Empowering young people who face deep-rooted inequality to lead lasting change, by investing in their leadership, their communities, and their spaces.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Nature is in crisis. People are destroying and consuming the natural world at a devastating rate, threatening the ecosystems on which all life depends. Birds are our early warning system, revealing the health of our planet and helping us understand the urgent action needed to protect it.
BirdLife International is the world’s largest partnership for nature conservation, bringing together 125 national organisations across six continents to protect birds, biodiversity and the natural systems that sustain life. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we work at the intersection of science, policy and community action to tackle the global nature and climate crises.
Using world-leading bird science, we collect and analyse data from across continents, landscapes and seascapes to identify the most effective and innovative conservation solutions. Our work conserves species, safeguards critical habitats and empowers communities to create lasting change for nature and people.
At the heart of BirdLife is a powerful global movement. More than two million birders, scientists and local volunteers help track, study and protect birdlife around the world, generating the knowledge and action needed to drive conservation impact at scale. Together, we are giving nature a voice and building a future in which birds, wildlife and people can thrive.
BirdLife International’s Development Team is in an exciting new phase of recruitment and growth and will be hiring for a number of roles to support growth and sustainability across the organisation – including this newly created role.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and working with colleagues worldwide, the Head of Major Gifts will lead the organisation’s major gifts programme, taking responsibility for both strategic development and frontline fundraising. The Head of Major Gifts will build pipeline, create new opportunities, strengthen fundraising discipline and embed a proactive new-business culture across the major gifts function. Seeking to grow and develop this area, the Head of Major Gifts will play both an operational and strategic role – personally winning and managing relationships at the £250k+ level, as well as developing the team and the strategy. It will also have the opportunity to partner with the Chief Development Officer on principal gifts at the £1m+ level.
Key responsibilities:
Who we are looking for
This role would suit a seasoned major gifts leader, ideally with experience in the conservation and/or international NGO space. We are looking for someone who enjoys being both hands-on and strategic, with experience securing and managing transformative (£250k+) gifts – and coaching others to maximise their own portfolios. A new-business mindset is crucial, as this role will continue BirdLife International’s major-giving growth trajectory.
Location: Remote, UK, with travel to the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 5th October
Community Development Manager
Reference: SEP20261014
Location: RSPB Northern Ireland – This role includes travel
Contract: Fixed Term, ending July 2029
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,018.00 - £36,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)
About PeacePlus Nature
PeacePlus Nature is an ambitious €20.8 million programme that brings together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats in Northern Ireland, and the border counties of Ireland.
The project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will work to restore blanket bog, lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly.
RSPB NI in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland, Butterfly Conservation, Monaghan County Council, River Blackwater Catchment Trust, Truagh Spirit, Lough Neagh Partnership, NI Water and An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland, will work to deliver this.
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Community Development Manager to lead RSPB NI’s engagement activity as part of this project; co-creating inspiring conservation experiences, building strong partnerships, and nurturing and upskilling the next generation of environmental leaders. This role is about more than just project delivery.
You will manage and lead a small team, and together you will build connections across diverse community groups and help people take action for the natural world. If you believe in the power of people to protect wildlife, are driven to inspire meaningful change and empower young people and communities to become champions for nature, this could be the role for you.
From fostering youth leadership to creating meaningful community experiences, you’ll play a key role in shaping a more nature-positive future. If you believe in the power of people to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration
This post will:
Essential skills, knowledge, & experience:
Desirable skills, knowledge, & experience:
Additional Information:
Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 29th September 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 6th October.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Head of Commercial
Reference: AUG20260202
Location: Flexible in UK
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £72,605.00 - £77,517.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Reporting to the Executive Board Director for Income, Technology and Communications The Head of Commercial is a strategically important senior leadership role responsible for shaping the RSPB's commercial future and maximising the contribution commercial activity makes to the organisation's income, strategic ambitions and long-term success.
Leading a diverse, multi-channel portfolio spanning Retail, E-commerce, Licensing, Wholesale and Food & Beverage, together with the critical enabling functions of Buying & Merchandising and Fulfilment, you will bring these areas together to deliver sustainable income, exceptional customer experiences, and long-term organisational value.
As a senior commercial leader with significant proven successful experience, you will set and drive the commercial strategy, identifying new opportunities for growth, innovation and partnership while ensuring the RSPB continues to evolve and thrive in a changing market.
You will harness customer insight, expertise and market understanding to strengthen income streams, expand audience reach and maximise the value of the RSPB brand.
Working across the organisation and influencing at senior level, you will ensure customer needs are at the heart of commercial decision-making. By connecting commercial opportunity with strategic ambition, you will drive sustainable growth, strengthen supporter engagement, and deliver outstanding results.
This is a unique opportunity to combine senior strategic commercial leadership with purpose, translating commercial success into meaningful organisational impact.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Additional Information
This is a Permanent Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday, 6th October 2026
We are looking to conduct first interviews for this position on 4th and 5th November.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
In order to apply you will be required to upload a CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the set criteria above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application or if you require any reasonable adjustment.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

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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!
Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.
For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?
The Marketing Manager will lead activity that grows awareness of our charity, our social enterprises/ retail arm, and our fundraising work. The role will develop and deliver clear, compelling marketing that strengthens our brand, reaching new audiences, and inspires people to connect with our mission.
Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, the postholder will shape and implement marketing that supports fundraising and social enterprise growth. They will use insight, creativity and storytelling to bring our purpose to life, create products that land and champion consistent, audience-focused marketing across all channels.
As a key leader within the Communication and Marketing team, this role will provide strategic marketing expertise, contributing to department strategy, planning and decision-making.
Main Responsibilities
Knowledge & Experience
Personal Attributes & Key Competencies
Position: Marketing Manager
Responsible to: Head of Communications and Marketing
Location: Hybrid with at least one day per week based at one of our communities. Candidates will need to live within easy commuting distance of Delrow (near Watford), St Albans, Grange Village and Oaklands Park (Newnham on Severn), Taurus Crafts (Lydney), Stourbridge, Croft (Malton), Botton Village (near Whitby) or Larchfield (near Middlesbrough).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Salary: £38,110 - £42,230 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
Annual Leave and Benefits:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Imperial’s Regular Giving and Legacy team is seeking a coordinator to support their fundraising programme. Are you interested in a varied and interesting role within a high performing team at a university which is not only world leading, but also world changing? Are you a talented administrator looking to get started in fundraising? Then this could be the role for you.
For this role you will need to demonstrate outstanding organisational skills, be process-led and have excellent communications skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals.
What you would be doing:
Imperial’s Regular and Mid-Level Giving programme raises funds to advance the work of the University. The programme focuses on using direct marketing such as direct mail, email and telephone campaigns to solicit support from alumni through regular donations, mid value gifts and gifts in wills. The team coordinator is the lynchpin of the programme and supports the team in all aspects of direct marketing fundraising and administration.
Duties and responsibilities
Your responsibilities will be wide-ranging, but the key duties are:
• Support the telethon fundraising campaigns, direct marketing fundraising appeals, and managing your own fundraising projects such as emails and social media.
• Act as first contact for all fundraising related queries (by telephone, email, post and in person); liaise across the team to draft and send appropriate responses.
• Collect, collate and manage case studies, including building relationships with students.
• Support the team with general administrative and office duties such as booking meeting rooms.
• Provide diary management and PA support to the Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.
• Support with the team with budgets including raising PO’s and tracking invoices.
What we are looking for:
In order to hit the ground running, you will need to possess the following required skills:
• Experience of working in a customer, alumni or donor focused environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage a varied workload and a process led approach.
• Outstanding communications (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
• A proven track record of outstanding attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• A sound understanding of customer relations databases (CRM) to manage customer/donor data.
What we can offer you:
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full-time open-ended post (not less than 35 hours per week).
For your reference, the following text will appear on all adverts on our jobs website and doesn’t need to be included in other sections of the job advert.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us. We're here to help.
Closing date: 30th September 2026
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
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Youth Volunteering Officer
35 hours per week, temporary contract until December 2028.
We are Chester Zoo
We're not just an award-winning visitor attraction that's home to 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We're a major conservation charity committed to preventing extinction and restoring nature, both locally and globally.
As the world faces an extinction crisis, we're making a significant contribution to conservation when it's needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Volunteering Officer to join our Volunteering Team within the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate.
As a Youth Volunteering Officer, you will work closely with the Volunteer Manager and the Networks for Nature project staff to deliver an inclusive volunteering programme for young people aged 14-25. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities that connect young people with conservation and social action, whilst supporting their personal development and wellbeing.
The Youth Volunteering Officer will recruit, train and mentor young volunteers, ensuring high-quality experiences that are inclusive, safe and impactful. The Youth Volunteering Officer will also recruit, train and support adult Youth Champion Volunteers who will be empower and support the youth volunteers to participate and engage in the volunteer programme.
As Youth Volunteer Officer, you will co-ordinate a supported programme for young people that will include practical conservation, visitor engagement and the Conservation Changemakers programme, designing and delivering their own projects while recognising and evidencing the skills they gain.
The role will also support the delivery of our wider youth programmes including our Environmental Leadership courses, and Youth Network events supporting pathways for young people to access training, events, and volunteer experiences.
We're looking for someone who can:
Programme Delivery
With guidance from the Volunteer Manager, coordinate and deliver youth volunteering opportunities for young people aged 14-25, including practical conservation activities, visitor engagement opportunities and social action projects. Support young people to develop skills, confidence and experience through meaningful volunteering.
Volunteer Recruitment and Support
Recruit, induct, train and support youth volunteers, ensuring they receive a positive and rewarding volunteering experience. Support young people to access pathways into conservation, community action and the wider youth programme. Recruit, train and support Youth Champion Volunteers who play a key role in encouraging and facilitating youth participation within the programme.
Inclusive Participation
Work proactively to reduce barriers to participation and provide tailored support for young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health challenges or socio-economic disadvantage.
Youth-led Projects and Co-production
Coordinate and facilitate youth-led conservation and community action projects through the Conservation Changemakers programme. Enable young people to generate ideas, plan activities, take ownership of projects and evidence their learning and achievements.
Events, Training and Activities Planning and Delivery
With support from the Volunteer Manager, deliver volunteer events, training sessions, workshops and networking opportunities for youth volunteers, working with colleagues and partners to provide engaging and high-quality experiences. Support the delivery of youth programme events, including Environmental Leadership courses.
Participant Engagement Monitoring
Monitor participation through surveys, feedback mechanisms and regular check-ins. Collate engagement and outcome data, contributing to project evaluation and reporting for internal stakeholders and funders.
Daily Volunteer Engagement
Manage day-to-day communication with youth volunteers and Youth Champion Volunteers, including responding to enquiries, processing applications, maintaining records, organising rotas and training bookings, and providing ongoing support.
Safeguarding, Safety and Risk Assessments
Work with the Volunteer Manager to ensure all youth volunteering activities operate within safeguarding policies and procedures. Assist with risk assessments and ensure that appropriate welfare, wellbeing and safety measures are embedded throughout all activities.
Partnership Working
Work with the Volunteer Manager to develop effective working relationships with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups and relevant internal departments to increase participation, reduce barriers to engagement and strengthen programme delivery.
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
The Package
• Fixed term contract until December 2028
• 35 hours per week
• Salary £24,062.50 per annum (pro rata based on 35 hours per week)
• The postholder will work 5 days out of 7 including a regular weekend day
• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rota)
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Our Requirements
• An understanding of and commitment to Chester Zoo's mission, vision and values.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of coordinating, supporting or working with volunteers.
• Experience of delivering training, workshops or activities with a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting young people with diverse needs.
• Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and literacy skills including by phone, face to face and via email/online discussion boards
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team & on own initiative
• Full UK driving licence.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
• Knowledge of youth work/ youth engagement which could be demonstrated by a relevant qualification in youth work, education, community development, related field or relevant experience
• Experience of delivering conservation, environmental or outdoor learning activities.
• Experience of supporting young people facing barriers to participation.
• Working knowledge of volunteer management systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating volunteering activities
Additional Information
• Due to the nature of the role, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• The closing date for applications is 27/09/2026.
Networks for Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts and Foundations (parental leave cover)
Application Closing Date: 9th October 2026
Location: Remote or hybrid working within the UK (preferably within regular commuting distance to London); individuals will be required to attend episodic in-person office days in London as needed and additional external facing events as prescribed by the organisation. This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.
Term: full time - 35 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months covering parental leave. Ideally looking for a candidate to commence the role from November 2026.
Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK
Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £70,600 per annum.
Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
About Global Greengrants Fund
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.
Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations: one located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of sixteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.
Global Greengrants Fund has experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels as part of our ongoing transformative journey.
The Role
The Philanthropic Partnerships Lead – Trusts & Foundations will contribute to Global Greengrants Fund UK’s fundraising and partnership objectives by stewarding a portfolio of existing and new Trust & Foundation supporters to secure significant restricted and unrestricted grants and donations for the organisation. Working as part of the Philanthropic Partnerships team and reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, the postholder will also collaborate closely with colleagues across the global organisation Global Greengrants Fund, particularly within the Programmes, External Relations and Finance functions.
The Candidate Profile
The post holder will be an experienced, senior-level fundraising leader with a track record of securing and developing successful collaborations with trusts, foundations and partner organisations to achieve ambitious income goals; extensive experience in developing pitches, proposals, and fundraising products; and a strong interest in environmental justice, international development or human rights issues. They will have an extensive knowledge of the funding and philanthropy sectors in the UK and Europe; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and be confident in engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including at senior levels.
The candidate will excel in relationship building and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex relationships and politics. With excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, they will be adept at developing compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and other fundraising materials. Additionally, they will demonstrate strategic, innovative, and analytical thinking, with a strong capacity for complex problem-solving and decision-making.
The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking, strategic risk management, and the ability to influence and resolve differences across boundaries. With a high degree of self-awareness and insight, the candidate will excel in building strong interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the organisation, and possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
How to Apply
Please review the full job description and person specification on our website and submit your application via email. Please note that the email address to address your application is listed in the job advert on our website.
In your application, please send a copy of your current CV and covering letter by 9th October 2026 at 23:00 GMT. You will need to submit these in English. If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. You can ask questions or seek further information to feel able to apply by emailing us.
We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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!
About us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.
Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.
Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
About you
The Head of Engagement and Storytelling leads communications and engagement across the organisation. This role involves working with members and colleagues to develop and curate scientific content designed for impact across our wide-ranging audiences, including members, the wider scientific community, the media, influential stakeholders and the public in order to achieve the Society’s ambitious vision of a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.
The postholder will have experience working within science communication, displaying strong scientific knowledge while delivering high impact engagement campaigns. It is essential to have experience in People Management as this role oversees the different branches of the Engagement and Storytelling theme covering Communication, Policy and Membership.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.
Our generous benefits package includes;
• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held in-person at the Microbiology Society Office.
Closing date: 25th September 2026
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £34,000 FTE (£20,400 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Help shape public understanding of data and evidence
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the RSS, secure media coverage for our work, and ensure our expertise reaches policymakers, journalists and the wider public.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys translating complex topics into compelling stories and wants to contribute to evidence-informed public debate.
About the role
As Press and Communications Officer, you will lead and coordinate media and communications activity across the Society's policy, advocacy and public engagement work. You will build relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to showcase RSS expertise, support media-facing spokespeople, and deliver communications campaigns that enhance our influence and reputation.
You'll work across a wide range of issues, helping to explain the role of data, statistics and evidence in public life while ensuring the RSS is recognised as a trusted and authoritative voice.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications skills with a strong news sense and a passion for making complex information accessible.
You will have:
Experience in a membership organisation, charity, professional body, learned society, or policy-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would an interest in research, evidence, data or public policy.
Why join us?
At the RSS, you'll be part of a friendly and collaborative team committed to improving the use of data and evidence across society. We offer:
Apply now
If you're an enthusiastic communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence, data and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping ensure that statistics and evidence are at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
1) Send us your CV
2) Send us a supporting statement that tells us:
- Why are you interested in the role and why you want to work for the RSS (200 words)
- What are the three key ways in which you meet the person specification. Please provide evidence from your experience to support your answer. (500 words)
3) Read our position paper, AI is Statistics. What do you think is the strongest media angle? Which outlets and journalists would you prioritise? Describe how you would seek coverage. (300 words)
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s most respected organisations championing the power of data to inform understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.