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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Group Activities Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our complex needs service in Notting Hill.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
To provide management support and advice to Group Facilitators, Volunteers, Social Work Students to help them develop their role in providing support to service users.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring a strong understanding of the needs, perceptions and engagement barriers faced by African, Caribbean and Arabic-speaking communities experiencing mental health difficulties, including those who may be disengaged from services. You will have experience working directly with these communities, using co-production approaches that respect cultural needs and enable meaningful involvement and feedback. You will be confident managing services within budget, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and representing the organisation positively at external events through presentations and promotional activity. You will have excellent knowledge of mental health conditions, including signs, symptoms and treatments, with the ability to assess deteriorating mental health and take appropriate action. A strong working knowledge of housing, community care, mental health, health and safety, and welfare benefits legislation is essential, alongside the ability to use computer systems to produce accurate reports and monitor the quality of staff record-keeping to a high standard.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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We are looking for a Marketing Support Administrator to report to and support the Service Coordinator in the daily running of the charity which runs on a part-time basis. This is an exciting time for the charity as long-term funding has been secured.
Levenshulme Good Neighbours, (LGN) is a local charitable incorporated organization (reg 1163827) offering befriending services to socially isolated and lonely over 55-year-olds members of the Levenshulme local community. We do this by providing local volunteers to match locals struggling from a lack of social companions. We also host Sunday Luncheons and Slow-Moving Exercise classes.
The Marketing and Support Administrator will be tasked with creating newsletters, data entry, management of client files, dealing with invoices, receipts, social media campaigns, attending promotional and communal events, creating board meeting agendas and other vital tasks to keep the charity running smoothly. We are hoping someone with an optimal outlook and positive attitude can join our team. This role would require someone with a passion for the cause; tackling social isolation and loneliness experienced by older people.
You will be governed by a friendly and diverse team of locals who share the same passion, come from diverse backgrounds and offer a lot of skills and insights into the field.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills And Qualities
Desirable Skills
Benefits
First Aid Training, Professional Development, Hybrid working, working in a highly energetic environment alongside other charitable organisations for the betterment of society. There'll be opportunities to attend daytrips to coastal areas with staff from partner organisations and service users. Charity pension plan included. Apply by filling out a Marketing and Support Administrator Application Form. We would love to hear from you. All the best.
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Chapter2 is a growing charity that is uniquely focused on helping one of the most at-risk groups within our communities: fatherless boys. We are looking for a Mentor Manager to provide supervision to volunteer mentors and boys within our church partnership programme. Millions of boys in the UK are growing up without any meaningful contact with their father and the consequences can be profound. Chapter2 is combatting this worsening trend across Reading by offering dedicated long-term male mentors for fatherless boys.
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the charity during an exciting period of growth. This role is ideally suited to a self-starter who is comfortable working within an open and fast-moving environment and as an integral member of a small team. Experience managing volunteers and supporting young people is essential.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, which includes occasional out-of-office and evening work.
As a charity with a Christian ethos our work is inspired and guided by our faith and therefore, under the Equality Act 2010, this post has an occupational requirement to be a Christian.
Closing date for applications is Friday 11 September at 12 noon.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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!
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education, and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2027, and you will join a team that is skilled, committed, enthusiastic and future focused. This is a key role that will be supported directly by the Farm Director and will lead in the growth and development of our income streams, enabling the organisation to continue delivering our mission to our community.
The main purpose of the role is to lead the development of VCF’s fundraising strategy, with a view to securing funding from trust and foundations, statutory sources, corporate giving, individual donations and legacies. Capitalise on the fundraising potential of any events and activities taking place, while maintaining accessibility to our local community.
To apply for the Fundraising Manager position please ensure you submit through Charity Job and provide:
C.V. – maximum two sides of A4
and
A covering letter (no more than two pages) letting us know:
- What would working at the Farm mean to you?
- What skills and experience will you bring that align with the person specification?
- What is your super strength?
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.



Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.
At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application. If you require a reasonable adjustment as part of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will discuss appropriate arrangements with you.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid – Home-based with some regional travel in England
Reports to: Head of Programmes and Impact
Contract: Fixed-term/Temporary maternity cover, approx. 12-month secondment
Salary: £30,600 per annum
Application deadline: Thursday 27th August at 9am
Interview information: We plan to hold online interviews from week commencing 7th September
About The Girls’ Network:
The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.
We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the West Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.
Role Summary:
The Programme Development Officer is responsible for ensuring that The Girls' Network develops high-quality, consistent, and impactful programmes for girls and young women across all regions. Working closely with the colleagues in the Programme team, volunteers, and education establishments, the post-holder will support the development and continuous improvement of our mentoring, workshop, and ambassador offer. They will ensure that programmes are grounded in best practice and aligned to organisational strategy. Key responsibilities include leading programme quality assurance, developing resources, and delivering staff and volunteer training, while embedding learning from delivery to strengthen outcomes.
Alongside programme development duties, the post-holder will also be a member of the safeguarding team, acting as a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO). In this capacity, they will support the organisation's commitment to providing safe and inclusive programmes to girls and young women. This role involves supporting delivery staff on day-to-day safeguarding issues, refining policies as required, carrying out risk assessments, and auditing procedures to guarantee that safeguarding frameworks are consistently understood, accurately recorded, and central to service delivery.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Programme Development
Support the development and continuous improvement of The Girls' Network's programme offer, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational strategy and responds to the needs of the girls and young women we serve.
Develop and maintain programme standards, frameworks, and guidance to drive consistent, high-quality delivery across all regions.
Take ownership of The Girls' Network volunteering platform, ensuring it effectively supports volunteer engagement and delivery.
Ensure mentoring, workshops, and wider programme activities are aligned with The Girls' Network Theory of Change.
Work collaboratively with the wider programme team to identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve programme delivery.
Stay informed of sector research and emerging practice on mentoring, youth issues, and girls' empowerment, embedding relevant learning into programme design.
Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & Impact to ensure programme development activity reflects both operational needs and strategic priorities.
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Design and implement robust quality assurance processes that underpin excellence and consistency across programme delivery.
Conduct programme reviews, fieldwork, and quality assurance activities, identifying strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with the National Programme Manager to embed programme standards in day-to-day delivery and support the sharing of best practice across teams.
Produce actionable recommendations and improvement plans to enhance programme effectiveness and operational delivery.
Ensure programme resources, guidance, and delivery materials remain current, relevant, and aligned to organisational priorities.
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement across programme delivery teams.
Programme Resources and Training
Support the development, review, and maintenance of programme resources, workshop content, and mentoring materials.
Design and deliver training, guidance, and support for programme staff and volunteers to enable effective and consistent delivery.
Facilitate learning opportunities that build programme delivery capability across the organisation.
Safeguarding
Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and support the development, implementation, and regular review of safeguarding policies and procedures across the organisation.
Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day safeguarding concerns, informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead(s) or relevant statutory bodies of situations/outcomes
Provide quality safeguarding advice and guidance to staff and volunteers as required.
Manage and respond to safeguarding concerns, disclosures and referrals, ensuring accurate documentation and appropriate action is taken in line with statutory requirements and The Girls’ Network policies. Initiate and coordinate referrals to external agencies and services, ensuring follow-up actions are carried out and monitored
Contribute to the delivery of safeguarding training and the promotion of best practice across the organisation
Keep abreast of safeguarding practice, making recommendations as appropriate, to ensure compliance with statutory and organisational guidelines
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, emerging risks, and sector best practice.
Collate and produce safeguarding reports, data, and narrative for Head of Programmes and Impact as/when required.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.
Person Specification:
Essential
Qualified teacher or experienced trainer, with a proven ability to design and deliver engaging learning programmes.
Experience of developing, implementing, and improving youth, mentoring, education, or employability programmes.
Experience of quality assurance, programme reviews, or service improvement activities.
Experience developing resources, frameworks, guidance, or training materials.
Experience using feedback, learning, and evaluation findings to inform programme development.
Strong organisational and project management skills, including accurate record-keeping, case management, reporting and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of internal and external partners.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a clear understanding of the barriers faced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strong knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation, risk assessment, statutory guidance, and best practice.
Experience managing safeguarding disclosures and referrals, including liaison with statutory agencies (e.g., social care, police, safeguarding boards).
Ability to handle sensitive and complex cases with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement.
Ability and willingness to travel across our regions, as/when required (travel expenses will be reimbursed).
Desirable
A full, clean driving licence.
Experience working within the charity, education, youth, or mentoring sectors.
Experience developing youth participation and voice programmes.
Experience designing and implementing quality assurance frameworks, including evaluation approaches focused on outcomes and engagement.
Knowledge of social and emotional learning, employability, or youth development approaches.
Experience facilitating training and professional development for staff or volunteers.
Experience using digital platforms or developing digital resources to support learning, engagement or programme delivery.
Understanding of charity sector governance and the specific safeguarding considerations when working with volunteers.
Knowledge of current trends and best practice in mentoring, education, or youth development programmes.
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.
Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
The deadline to submit your application is 27th August at 9am. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Use of AI in applications
AI can be a helpful tool for inclusivity and accessibility, and we recognise that it may support applicants with spelling or grammar. However, when it comes to our selection process, what matters most to us is hearing your authentic voice and personal experiences. We're not looking for polished answers — just your own experiences, in your own words.
Diversity at our core
The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the HR team.
Our Benefits
27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave every year
Gifted birthday leave
3 days volunteering leave per year
Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
Pension scheme
Annual professional development fund to help you grow
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Benefit from flexible, remote working options with a full suite of home office equipment.
A dedicated Girls’ Network buddy, available beyond the induction period for ongoing support
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.
About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.
What We Offer:
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.
This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
About BrainWaves Research
BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.
We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.
BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.
The opportunity
You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.
The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.
You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.
This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising and income growth
Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.
Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.
Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.
Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.
Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.
Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.
Major donors, corporates and supporters
Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.
Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.
Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.
Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.
Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.
CRM, data and fundraising operations
Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.
Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.
Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.
Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.
Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.
Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.
Collaborative working
Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.
Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.
Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.
Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.
You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.
Essential experience and skills
Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.
Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.
Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.
Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.
Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.
Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.
Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.
A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.
Desirable experience
Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.
Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.
Experience of corporate partnerships.
Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.
Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.
Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.
Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.
Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.
What we offer
The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.
Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.
Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.
Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.
A flexible, predominantly home-based role.
25 days’ annual leave pro rata.
Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.
Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.
We are not looking for freelance consultants or consultancies to contact us for this role, as we really want someone to embed in our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the Trusts Managers, and the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager, you will lead the teams to secure, and grow, vital funding from trust sources to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally. The role currently leads a team of three.
The Trusts Lead will drive forward the Trusts strategy as well as oversee KPI development and measurement, and budgets for the team. The role is also responsible for account managing a handful of partners, as well as an organisationally significant seven-figure relationship with Postcode Lottery, requiring significant work with stakeholders across Battersea.
The post will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, but in particular with the Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial, the Senior Corporate & Commercial Partnerships Manager, the Senior Fundraising Operations Manager, the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Marketing & Communications teams to collaborate on joint projects and ensure contacts are shared to maximise all opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop an already successful team and make a real difference to the cause of animal welfare.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 20th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): First Round Interviews: week commencing 24th August 2026; Second Round Interviews: week commencing 31st August 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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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!
Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This is a locally focused delivery role, working on a hybrid basis: mostly from home, with on-site presence in Stockport and Wigan as required. Some international travel is expected. You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and be based within regular traveling distance of Greater Manchester.
Reports to: Lead - Place-Based Resilience
Direct reports: None
Contract: Fixed term until December 2028, with potential for extension subject to funding. Delivered through Employer of Record arrangements. Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Compensation: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, indicative salary on an employed basis. The final package will depend on the engagement arrangement confirmed in the United Kingdom.
Closing date: 3 September 2026, 10.00 CET. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About R-Cities
The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) supports over 100 cities across more than 40 countries, helping them withstand, adapt, and thrive amid 21st-century challenges. Building on over a decade of work begun with The Rockefeller Foundation, R-Cities partners with governments, communities, and funders to address acute shocks and chronic stresses, delivering programs that strengthen climate resilience, equity, public health, and sustainability. It operates through a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Netherlands-based Stichting.
About the Place-Based Resilience Team
The Place-Based Resilience team delivers R-Cities' Resilience for Communities (R4C) program at neighborhood scale, working with communities, cities, and funders across North America, Greater Manchester, and Malaysia. The team combines structured resilience assessment with community-led design, and translates what works in one place into practice elsewhere.
The role
You run day-to-day delivery of the R4C Greater Manchester program. You own the program's operational spine: plans, trackers, records, and the monitoring and evaluation data that evidences impact to funders. You also lead discrete workstreams including workshop facilitation, events, corporate volunteering with Zurich, and support to local implementation partners.
R4C Greater Manchester is currently delivered with local implementation partners at two demonstrator sites, Edgeley in Stockport with An Actions Common CIC and Higher Folds in Wigan with HF Works, alongside institutional partners including the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Stockport and Wigan Councils. The program is expanding to two new communities this year. It is funded by the Z Zurich Foundation and is supported by Zurich UK. The challenge is holding delivery, partner capability, and funder evidence together across four sites as the program moves into its second phase.
How the role is set up today
The program is entering Phase 2 following the close of Phase 1. The Lead - Place-Based Resilience currently carries direct delivery responsibility for Greater Manchester alongside portfolio leadership. You take on day-to-day delivery, with scope to broaden as that transition progresses.
What you will do
Program delivery and coordination (25%)
You own:
Program plans, delivery trackers, milestones, and action logs across both sites, kept current and accurate.
Delivery against agreed deadlines, with risks to timelines identified and escalated early.
Program meetings, including scheduling, agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up.
Program files, records, and shared systems including Airtable, maintained so that knowledge does not sit with individuals.
You contribute to:
Program planning and phase design, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Local implementation partners (20%)
You own:
The day-to-day operational relationship with local implementation partners at both sites.
Partner delivery against agreed specifications and timelines, including the practical and administrative running of partner working.
Support to partners in developing funding bids and applications that sustain and grow their work.
You contribute to:
Senior partner and institutional relationships, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Partner capability building across the wider portfolio.
Monitoring, evaluation, and funder reporting (20%)
You own:
Operational coordination of monitoring and evaluation data across the program, including partner data returns.
The quality, completeness, and timeliness of data against the program's measurement frameworks.
Assembly of funder reports, including inputs, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
You contribute to:
Funder relationships and reporting narrative, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Evaluation design and measurement approach across the portfolio.
Facilitation, events, and corporate engagement (20%)
You own:
Design, delivery, and follow-up of workshops and community sessions.
Program events end to end, including logistics, coordination, and delivery on the day.
Corporate volunteering sessions with Zurich, designed with partners at the demonstrator sites.
You contribute to:
Community engagement across the Stockport and Wigan sites.
Policy, knowledge, and fundraising (15%)
You own:
Discrete workstreams and improvement initiatives assigned to the role, taken forward with limited supervision.
You contribute to:
Policy and knowledge products at local, regional, national, and global levels, including research, drafting, and production.
Fundraising for the program and the wider portfolio, including proposals and supporting materials.
Desk research and analysis feeding facilitation, workshops, events, and the dissemination of practice.
What you bring
This role suits someone who can hold a program together operationally and also run a room, with credibility in front of communities, partners, and corporate volunteers. You communicate clearly in writing and in person, work independently and take ownership of your workstreams, and prioritize well across competing demands. You bring a creative, problem-solving mindset and an appetite to grow into wider responsibility, and you are comfortable in a fast-paced, distributed organization.
Essential:
At least three years of program or project management experience, delivering complex work to time and quality.
At least two years of experience coordinating funded or (sub)contracted delivery partners against agreed specifications.
Facilitation experience, including designing and leading workshops or community sessions.
Experience collecting or coordinating monitoring and evaluation data.
Experience producing written reports for funders or senior stakeholders.
Based within regular traveling distance of Greater Manchester, with the flexibility to work on site in Stockport and Wigan as the delivery schedule requires, averaging around one day per week.
Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Valued:
Experience planning and running events end to end, including logistics and delivery on the day.
Experience working with Greater Manchester's communities, institutions, or delivery landscape.
Experience delivering community development, regeneration, resilience, climate, public sector, or international development programs.
Experience supporting funding bids or fundraising.
Experience with funder reporting or grant compliance.
Experience contributing to policy or knowledge products.
Proficiency with project or tracking tools such as Airtable.
Additional information
Given the global nature of the organization, this role calls for flexibility to work across time zones with colleagues, advisors, and partners, and may involve occasional international travel to support audits, team collaboration, and partner engagement. R-Cities offers a competitive, location-adjusted package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and local market conditions. Employees are engaged through local employment arrangements and receive the statutory benefits applicable in their country of employment, alongside additional benefits supporting wellbeing, professional development, and flexible remote working.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV outlining relevant experience, together with a cover letter explaining their interest in the role and how their experience aligns with the position and R-Cities' mission.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage candidates to apply early. The deadline for applications is 3 September 2026, 10.00 CET. Shortlisted candidates can expect a multi-stage selection process, which may include interviews with members of the leadership team, a practical exercise or case study, and reference checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
R-Cities is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we strive to create a fair and respectful selection process for all applicants.
R-Cities provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which we operate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an organised and proactive Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer to join our People & Programmes directorate. You will deliver and coordinate Super 1s VI community hubs in targeted areas, ensuring sessions are inclusive and accessible for young people aged 8–25 with a visual impairment, and support the delivery of a year-round programme that promotes positive social outcomes, helping young people build confidence, skills and connections through cricket.
The Role
The Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer will give more young people with a visual impairment the chance to play cricket regularly by growing and delivering the Super 1s programme in targeted areas, attracting new participants, and supporting coaches to build their skills and confidence.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused individual with a passion for disability sport. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence, and a positive, can-do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits:
Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:
“Please describe a time when you have developed sporting provision for young people. Briefly outline the challenge, action you took and the impact your work had on outcomes. Please focus on your individual contribution rather than a team activity and use an example from working with disabled or disadvantaged young people where appropriate.”
The written response needs to be uploaded where it asks for a covernote to be uploaded.
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Key Dates
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place online and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:
Second Stage (In Person)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to an in-person interview, comprising:
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
The written response must be uploaded in the section of the application form where it asks for a cover note.
Please note that we will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover letter/cover note in place of the required written response.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
We are seeking a passionate and proactive fundraising professional to drive income growth, secure strategic partnerships and support a charity making a real difference in local communities.
Salary: £36,000-£41,000 per annum DOE
Location: Sussex / Hybrid
Hours: 30 or 37 hours per week. Applications for a 4-day week or compressed hours will be considered.
Closing Date: Rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as received and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and develop income generation activities across a range of fundraising streams. With a particular focus on corporate partnerships, you will play a key role in increasing sustainable income and building meaningful relationships with supporters, businesses and community stakeholders.
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will help shape and deliver fundraising plans, identify new opportunities for growth and develop partnerships that create long-term value for both the charity and its supporters.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
You will be a motivated and relationship-focused fundraising professional with experience of generating income and creating successful partnerships. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and skilled at identifying opportunities that deliver tangible results.
You will ideally have:
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established charity committed to improving lives and supporting people facing significant challenges within their communities. Through a range of specialist services and initiatives, the organisation works to create lasting positive change and deliver meaningful outcomes for those who need support most.
The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, collaborate and develop their careers.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Fundraiser, Community Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Income Generation Manager, Charity Partnerships Manager, Development Manager, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Corporate Relations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager or External Relations Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Head of Communications & Public Affairs
Salary: Up to £62k depending on experience
Location: Remote, with regular planned travel nationwide, particularly to London and the South, plus attendance at monthly and quarterly team meetings
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join Help for Heroes as our Head of Communications & Public Affairs. This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the UK's most recognised charities engages with the media, policymakers, supporters and the wider public, ensuring the voices of veterans and their families are heard where it matters most.
Leading our integrated communications, public affairs, policy and PR activity, you'll develop influential campaigns that continue to strengthen our reputation, support fundraising and drive meaningful change for the Armed Forces community. Working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll act as a trusted adviser, bringing insight into the political, media and stakeholder landscape while helping to navigate the opportunities and risks that affect our mission.
This is a high-profile leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding delivery, thrives on building influential relationships and wants to use their expertise to create lasting impact for those who have served our country.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About the Role
As Head of Communications & Public Affairs, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the charity is seen, heard and understood by the public, media, policymakers and supporters. Ensuring the experiences of veterans and their families remain at the heart of national conversations and decision-making.
About You
Are you a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn insight into action and ambition into results?
Do you have a strong track record of leading integrated communications, public affairs, policy or campaigning activity that has built reputation, influenced decision-makers and delivered measurable impact?
Can you confidently navigate complex issues, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, credible counsel?
Are you equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy, responding to fast-moving external events and spotting opportunities to raise the profile and influence of an organisation?
If you're passionate about telling powerful stories, understand the UK media and political landscape, and enjoy leading talented teams to achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll bring significant senior-level experience across communications, public affairs or policy, alongside expertise in media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.
Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to use your skills, networks and leadership to improve outcomes for veterans and their families.
About the Team
You’ll join our ambitious Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs directorate, a team dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans and their families and ensuring their experiences influence public understanding and decision-making.
We are a collaborative, creative, and purpose-driven team that works across the charity to tell powerful stories, build meaningful relationships and create lasting impact. Together, we’re passionate about helping the Armed Forces community get the support they deserve.
In return we can offer you:
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
Interview Process: Two stage process with an initial competency based interview and second round stage involving a task.
First round interviews to be held in person or via Teams 4th/7th/8th or 9th September.
Second Round in person 16th or 22nd September.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced people manager who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and delivering sustainable income growth. Working alongside the Head of Fundraising, who provides regional strategic leadership, you'll take the lead on the day-to-day management, coaching and development of a team of Community Fundraisers, creating an environment where people can thrive, perform at their best and deliver exceptional supporter experiences.
You'll play a key role in translating strategy into action, empowering your team to grow income, deepen supporter engagement and maximise opportunities across communities throughout Scotland. Combining strong people leadership with commercial awareness and relationship-building skills, you'll help drive performance while ensuring supporters, volunteers and partners receive an outstanding experience.
In this role, you'll:
What we're looking for
Please see full job description here
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday 16th August 2026
Salary:£38,007 - £42,230
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Based: Homebased role in Scotland with occasional travel for team meetings.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
Additional Information
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
Marie Curie provides a better end of life for more people, whatever the illness.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RNID Near You Co-ordinator Powys
Remote working, in or near Powys
£20,566 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £25,708 pa)
28 hours per week
Fixed-term contract until end of March 2027*
* This project is funded by Powys Teaching Health Board and has operated on a one year rolling contract since 2016, there is no indication that funding won't continue in this way
As Near You Coordinator Powys for our Community Services Team, you will focus and lead on co-ordinating our volunteer delivered RNID Near You service in Powys. This service operates across the county of Powys, in partnership with Powys Teaching Health Board to ensure that deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus receive the support and information needed to lead quality lives.
You will focus and lead on developing and delivering the community service across your designated area through drop-in sessions offering:
· Practical hearing aid support
· Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
· Hearing checks
You will be responsible for
· Co-ordinating up to 15 drop-in sessions and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service. You will have responsibility for the set up and running of these sessions and have good local knowledge of the chosen area to seek new opportunities for delivery of the RNID Near-You services.
· Co-ordinating the promotion of the service and raise awareness of the service e.g., through giving presentations to groups and organisations.
· Developing the service to utilise RNID online resources and digital tools and support volunteers to use these tools.
· Liaising with other local service providers to respond to the needs of deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus; and develop links with other organisations and agencies working with them.
You will be a motivated person with a keen interest in supporting people with their hearing loss. While you will be home based, there will be regular travel to all venues where we will provide drop-in sessions in community settings.
You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals and service users. You have experience managing events, your own workload and are able to work evenings/ weekends if required.
You are able to physically assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, giving clear guidance and taking into account individual wishes and health needs. You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
No specific Qualifications are required for this role.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
Our values are at the heart of how we work and communicate with each other, and the outside world. We strive to be an organisation that is connected, insightful, curious and passionate in everything we do.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Shortlisting: 18 August 2026
Interviews: 26 August 2026.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus