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A rare opportunity to step into a fully established role with a full handover. We are seeking a Senior Content and Development Officer to join our friendly and supportive team for a 12 month (maternity cover) contract. 

About us

The Carer Services team is responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of products and services targeted at carers, employers and service providers. This includes providing resources for Carers UK’s Employers for Carers business forum and managing our employer benchmarking scheme, Carer Confident. You can read more about Employers for Carers and Carer Confident on our website. 

About you

The person in this role will collaborate across teams and provide research and project support to our team; support development and delivery of content on our digital platforms and manage the application and accreditation process for Carer Confident.

You’ll have excellent customer service and relationship management skills as well as good organisational skills. Good knowledge of CRM systems and IT packages and systems is a must have and you’ll also have strong writing and research skills. 

During this 12 month contract you’ll learn more about Carers UK and develop your understanding of unpaid carers and the challenges they face. You can also expect to develop your research, project management and customer service skills.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend our office at least one day a week. 
 

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
 

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us. 

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 27 March.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

Job Title: Programme Quality Coordinator – Connect To Work
Salary: £32,283 – £34,815 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Location: Based in the North East Combined Authority Region – 1 x Newcastle & 1 x North Tyneside

About us

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long‑established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.

We deliver hundreds of locally‑led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential.

About the role

As our Programme Quality Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and enhancing the high-quality, high‑fidelity delivery of IPS (Individual Placement and Support) across our programme partners. Your work will ensure that Employment Specialists and delivery teams are fully supported to achieve life-changing results for participants.

About you

We are seeking a motivated professional who can uphold high standards of quality and collaboration across a complex programme environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of quality assurance and programme standards.
• Ability to build effective relationships with health and community partners.
• Confident in analysing performance data and supporting improvement.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Committed to participant‑centred practice and safeguarding standards.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 26th March 2026
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Quality Assurance, Programme Delivery, Compliance Coordinator, Information Management, Programme Improvement, Governance Coordinator or Programme Integration.

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.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

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.

No agencies please.

AMMF is the UK’s only charity solely dedicated to raising awareness of and funding research into cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).  The charity works closely throughout the UK with clinicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, patients and their carers, as well as actively collaborating across Europe and globally.  

The role of the Fundraising Support and Admin Officer is to deliver high quality, responsive fundraising support across all areas of fundraising, and to drive forward AMMF’s fundraising activities, strategy and relationship development with supporters and funding partners, including the development and use of social media, and Microsoft Office, to achieve this.

It is expected the Fundraising Support and Admin Officer will develop an understanding of AMMF’s aims and objectives and its policies and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Successfully co-ordinate and manage all fundraising activities – which include individual giving, digital fundraising, events, In Memory, legacy giving and online shop sales.
2. Support all aspects of contact with AMMF’s supporters and fundraisers, via social media platforms, the discussion groups and forums, email, including e-shots, mail and telephone.
3. Manage and maintain the fundraisers’ events diary.
4. Develop, maintain and manage a comprehensive database of supporters and fundraisers using a CRM system.
5. Manage and record all information relating to fundraisers’ activities, results and income, including recording Gift Aid.
6. Record, reconcile and provide accurate financial information to the CEO and trustees as required. 
7. Identify and progress fundraising opportunities to generate sustainable income.
8. Support the Head of Events and Campaigns with the delivery of fundraising campaigns, ensuring they are cost effective and maximise income.
9. Support the development of a fundraising and communication strategy.
10. Manage all aspects of the charity’s online shop.
11. Attend external AMMF networking, partner and fundraising events when required.
12. Attend the annual AMMF conference and fulfil duties as required.   
13. Produce ad hoc reports to support senior management team as and when required.
14. Carry out projects and/or any ad hoc tasks as required by the CEO and Head of Events and Campaigns.

General:

1.  Effectively communicate internally and externally, providing a professional and courteous service at all times.
2. Support team members, fundraisers, supporters and volunteers to be as effective as possible in their work for AMMF.
3. To be prepared to work flexibly, when required, to best meet the needs of the charity.
4. To participate in team meetings, training courses, events, and e-learning where required/appropriate.
5. Ensure that all administration associated with this role is delivered promptly, with particular focus on database management and communication with fundraisers and supporters.
6. Ensure all activities and actions comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant charity Codes of Practice.

Person Specification:

Essential criteria

1. Previous experience and understanding of working within the charity sector and, in particular, of fundraising using a range of techniques including social media, and knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Justgiving, Enthuse, Benevity, Charities Trust, Much Loved, CAF. 
2. Competent with Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and with emailing services such as Mailchimp, virtual meeting platforms Teams and Zoom, and social media platforms, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and Hootsuite.
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
4. To be sensitive to the areas of work AMMF is involved in.
5. Ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues, fundraisers and supporters.
6. Willing and able to work outside usual office hours to support external events where, when and if required.
7. Current driving license and access to /use of a vehicle (useful not essential).
8. To possess or achieve a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits:
Annual leave: 31 days including Bank Holidays

Pension

On-site parking

Please note this is a full-time, office-based position (37.5 hours per week). Applications for a four day week will be considered (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), with salary offered on a pro rata basis.

XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11- to 25-year-olds in both schools and communities.

Do you enjoy handling data and helping others to do so confidently? Do you have a can do attitude and enjoy problem solving? Would you like to help better understand what we do and share learning and insights on what works for young people to thrive in the communities in which they live?

Data are key to making sure we work with the young people that can most benefit from our support. It enables us to monitor and better understand their engagement and therefore support them to achieve positive outcomes for their lives.

The Impact Officer will play a key role in supporting the Youth Work Delivery team to evidence all their hard work with young people and in turn making it accessible and useful for decision making and improving our work.

The Impact Officer will be responsible for supporting data collection (alongside the Youth Work Delivery team), data analysis and reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Impact and Heads of Youth Work to implement projects, drive data collection and accuracy, and ensure key insights and findings are utilised, communicated and understood. 

Join Clore Social Leadership at an exciting moment for the organisation as we begin delivering a new strategy to expand our reach, deepen our impact and strengthen our voice across the social sector. We are looking for a confident and creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator to help bring this work to life.

Clore Social Leadership has supported more than 5,000 individuals from nearly 3,800 organisations through leadership development programmes, courses, events and research. Our work supports leaders across the UK social sector who are working to create change in their communities, organisations and movements. We are committed to advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to challenging traditional ideas about who leadership is for.

In this role you will take ownership of the delivery of our marketing and communications activity, helping to grow our audiences, promote our programmes and strengthen our position as a thought leader in inclusive leadership.

What will you be doing?

• Creating engaging content and campaign materials across digital channels

• Managing the website and developing new content

• Leading digital campaigns across social media

• Supporting paid advertising campaigns

• Analysing campaign performance and audience engagement

• Planning and delivering email marketing and newsletters

• Supporting audience journeys and engagement across our platforms

• Collaborating with colleagues, partners and external suppliers

• Supporting marketing for events, programmes and organisational activity

Interested? Read the full job description and apply with a tailored CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you need support or have any questions about the job description, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative and results-driven Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement Lead to drive impactful policy and regulatory engagement under the Fair Digital Finance Accelerator, on behalf of Consumers International. The role will shape and implement advocacy and regulatory relations strategies to strengthen consumer protection and resilience in digital finance, particularly in instant interoperable payment systems.

Working closely with consumer associations, regulators, policymakers and global partners in the digital finance ecosystem, and with a focus in low- and middle-income countries, the Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement Lead will ensure that the voice of consumers informs digital finance reform. The successful candidate will combine political acumen, relationship-building skills and a network mindset.

I am keen to hear from individuals who;

- Understand how a central bank operates (processes, challenges)

- Have strong writing skills

- Proven experience in advocacy, regulatory, or government relations or public policy (in financial regulation, consumer protection or digital policy).

- Established experience making policy changes in a central bank

- Understands how policy is made

- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with experience facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

- Strong understanding of regulatory processes in low- and middle-income contexts and familiarity with digital finance ecosystems.

Salary: £45,000

Full-time hours, 3 year FTC.

This is a remote based role. Open to candidates based in the U.S., Europe, East Africa, and Asia. While the team is globally distributed, the majority of the Fair Digital Finance team operates on U.S. Eastern Time. Candidates should have sufficient flexibility in their schedule to collaborate effectively with colleagues working in the U.S. ET time zone

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply today for more information.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

At Sight Support Derbyshire, we believe that everyone deserves to live with independence, dignity and confidence, no matter their level of sight.

As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you’ll have a truly life‑changing impact. You’ll work one‑to‑one with people adjusting to sight loss — helping them rebuild skills, regain confidence and reconnect with their world. This is meaningful, relationship‑centred work where your expertise genuinely transforms lives.

We are flexible about how many hours the post holder will work. We can offer flexibility in work patterns.  Please telephone if you wish to discuss options before applying.

It is essential that you are a qualified rehabilitation worker, holding one of the profession-based qualifications available through national training establishments. You should be registered or willing to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network. 

 What you’ll do

As part of our dedicated rehabilitation team, you will:

• Carry out specialist, holistic assessments
• Provide personalised mobility, orientation and independent living skills training
• Teach people to use aids, equipment and digital tools
• Support people to navigate work, home and the community with confidence
• Work closely with carers, colleagues and partner organisations
• Mentor Sight Support Derbyshire’s Rehabilitation Support Workers
• Contribute to information events and community outreach
• Record outcomes that demonstrate the impact of your work

Every day will bring variety, purpose and the chance to make real, lasting change for people with sight loss.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised visual impairment rehabilitation qualification
• Experience delivering mobility and independent living skills training
• A calm, person‑centred and empowering approach
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel across Derbyshire

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Senior Corporate Fundraiser

Location: Primarily office‑based in Hemel Hempstead; however, hybrid working can be offered where appropriate and agreed.

Salary:IRO £36,000 (FTE) depending on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 30 – 37.5 hours per week

Access to a car is essential for this role

We are searching for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our dynamic and high-performing Fundraising Team. 

You will be an excellent communicator, confident in networking and presenting a compelling case for support, target driven and have a background and successful record in securing high value (5/6 figures) gifts, business sales or similar.

You will be responsible for developing our DENS Business Partnership Programme, building a pipeline of high-value prospects, increasing engagement, and influencing the involvement of local businesses to support DENS ambitious growth plans.

You will represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.

Why join DENS?

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.

Overall Purpose: 

• Develop DENS Corporate Income Stream, creating and implementing an effective corporate fundraising plan to meet agreed targets and increase sustainable income for the charity, whilst supporting DENS ambitious growth plans.
• Build strong and influential external relationships through existing and new networks and deliver first-class donor stewardship to build a pipeline of high-value business prospects, secure new partners, and nurture existing partners – with the objective of building ongoing regular income and long-term support.
• Develop the DENS Business Partnership Programme as a framework to deliver an engaging and mutually beneficial programme of activity and network of partners, to encourage and inspire support.
• Actively represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.
• Develop, manage and present a range of reporting tools to ensure efficient prospect stewardship, activity planning and income forecasting - to be used to manage and plan progress with Line Manager and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills & Qualifications

• A good standard of Education
• Experience securing partnerships in a Corporate Fundraising or Sales environment
• Experience developing and delivering a corporate fundraising or sales strategy
• Successful track record of building relationships and successfully influencing business stakeholders
• Experience managing and monitoring income and expenditure budgets
• Demonstrable track record of consistently exceeding targets
• Skilled in negotiating, pitching and winning partnerships 
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities to meet objectives and improve results
• Good written, verbal interpersonal and numeracy skills
• Diplomacy and ability to work in confidence
• Administratively self-sufficient, IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Professional, confident, and well-presented
• The gravitas and drive to gain maximum impact, add value, and increase corporate income
• Self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals and take own initiative in the role
• Persuasive, Can-do attitude
• People-focused and cross-team worker
• Tact and diplomacy
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for regular travel to meetings, networking events and partner sites
• Available to attend regular early morning breakfast meetings and other networking events outside of normal working hours
• Available to work flexible hours including, on occasions, weekends, andevenings to support the wider Fundraising Team at events and fundraising activities.

Benefits include:

• 25 days or equivalent annual leave, excluding Bank and Public Holidays
• One additional day of annual leave after each 5 years’ service, up to 3 days.
• Flexible working environment
• Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Professional development and training, including on-going access to e-learning platform
• Staff Networks, Wellbeing Days and whole team events
• One day to volunteer for DENS or another organisation
• NEST pension scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DENS, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Location: MSSC National Support Centre, London, SE1 7JY

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Up to £80,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 22 March 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can have a positive impact on the lives of young people? We’re looking for an exceptional leader with significant experience of youth, volunteering, safety and business support.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, while also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development.

Thousands of young people take part in Sea Cadets activity every week. We want to reach thousands more. We have a strong vision and are on the cusp of rolling out a new multi-year growth strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide for young people. We aim to equip them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are immensely proud of the breadth, quality and safety of activities we offer to young people.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to be at the heart of this project to reach more young people through our extraordinary, highly skilled volunteers. This individual will drive quality and consistency across everything we do.

About the role

The Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support is a full-time employee of Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The post holder is a member of the MSSC Senior Management Team. The post is based at the National Support Centre in London but will require some travel, mostly within the UK, in order to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. The nature of the role will also involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Growth, Development & Outreach
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Young People Support & Safeguarding
• Volunteer Support
• Business Support & Legal
• Policy & Impact

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of health and safety

Knowledge and experience of managing youth safeguarding issues

Knowledge and experience of volunteering and volunteer management

Experience of leading management processes, compliance, assurance and driving change

Experience of leading a large team with strong people management capability and driving high performance including remote management

For further information, please download the . If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with one-to-one counselling
• Employee development

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Lead Financial Strategy. Enable Extraordinary Care.

At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and vital support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and surrounding counties.

It costs £3.4 million each year to maintain our current level of care, with minimal government funding. Every decision we make must balance compassion with sustainability. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to help secure our long-term future and develop services in line with demand.

This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a much-loved local charity and ensure we continue reaching every child and family who needs us.

The Role

As Director of Finance, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and be a key member of the Senior Management Team
• Lead long-term financial planning to ensure sustainability and resilience
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reserves management
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Present clear, insightful financial reports to the Board of Trustees
• Be responsible for financial controls, systems and governance

You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and values-driven finance leader who brings:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior financial leadership experience
• Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial governance
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• High levels of integrity, judgement and emotional intelligence

Charity or healthcare experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from commercial or public sector backgrounds who are motivated to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice in Maidenhead
• Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional “Alexander Days”
• Pension and Death in Service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• A genuinely supportive, values-led culture
• Staff discounts

The Arctic Initiative Lead will provide overall leadership for the development of an exciting grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, using this to test the opportunity for longer term Fauna & Flora engagement in this region. Working closely with relevant Directors, the role will deliver the Arctic Initiative in line with agreed outcomes and funding. This role will provide overall leadership for the planned scope of work and will help to drive its strategic evolution in line with a phased, adaptive approach over the lifetime of the grant, and inform decisions about any future engagement.

A central element of the project will be stewarding the development of a new platform to elevate Arctic community voices in global decision-making. The post-holder will play a critical role in ensuring this work contributes to a more people-centred narrative in international policy, finance, and conservation debates, and is shaped through a phased co-design process grounded in listening, trust-building and community-defined priorities, and will evolve as learning emerges. Given the scope and profile of the work, expertise from previous similar initiatives is highly desirable.

You will bring recognised expertise in Arctic political and governance contexts, with proven experience engaging credibly with both senior policy makers and community representatives. Comfortable representing Fauna & Flora at national and international levels, you will combine effective leadership with the ability to work effectively in an international NGO, including managing in a matrix-like structure. The role will also involve building and leading a small, high-performing team. You will have a leadership style that empowers others, values collaboration and learning, excellent people-management skills, and the ability to deliver complex work to a high standard against project aims, objectives and timelines.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, and to help shape an ambitious initiative at a formative stage. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, an attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. This position is based at Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge office, with partial remote working, to be agreed between the post-holder and line manager.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 30th March 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 13th of April.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa

Post: Expeditions Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Salary: £35,897–£39,180 per annum, depending on experience

About Us

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status.

About You and the Role

Joining a specialised team at a time of growth, the Expeditions Officer will deploy first-hand exploratory field research experience in providing practical support for practitioners, helping reinforce the Society’s role as an international leader and convening power representing diverse forms of geographical exploration.

This operational role is central to evolving the Society's technical resources, strategic programmes, and flagship events, ensuring our support for both our grant recipients and the wider community of practitioners remains rigorous and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Expedition advisory support

Participate in the provision of advice and support to Society grant recipients and other expedition teams and individuals across their project lifecycles.

Training, events and content

Work with colleagues and external trainers to develop and organise needs-based training opportunities, primarily for Society grant recipients and other supported individuals and teams, across a range of subjects.

Support the development of multimedia resources to support Society members and the wider community of field practitioners in undertaking safe, ethical, impactful expeditions.

Governance and reporting

Contribute data and updates for the bi-annual reporting to the Expeditions & Fieldwork Committee and quarterly workplan reporting to management and trustees.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience leading successful exploratory field projects, preferably through overseas, collaborative, impact-driven ventures in remote and challenging contexts.

The successful candidate will apply both academic knowledge and a practical understanding of safe, ethical and impactful field research, significantly expanding the Society’s capacity to support diverse forms of geographical exploration.

Salary and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £35,897–£39,180 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Applications must be received by 9.30am on Friday 10th April.
Interviews are planned to take place on 20 April.

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.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.

No agencies please.

This role is with One Newham, and we at Your Place are recruiting on their behalf.

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Network Coordinator

Location: Hybrid – home based, but with regular attendance of meetings in Newham

Background:

One Newham is a network of voluntary and community organisations that are rooted in local communities and work to improve the lives of people in Newham. One Newham was created so that members learn from each other, benefit from each other’s strengths and expertise and through collaboration, innovate to find the best solutions to the issues that concern local people and communities, and the funds to support these.

Our mission is to champion and strengthen local charities and community organisations.  We do so by facilitating collaborative action in Newham. 

Our values inform everything we do:

Inclusion

Ensure all community groups, including grassroots organisations, feel supported and valued.

Transparency

Maintain clear, open communication with members and stakeholders.

Leadership

Take bold initiatives and act as a catalyst for sector-wide growth.

Respect

Value and honour the diversity and rights of members and the community.

We have four strategic priorities that guide our work:

Connect: We connect individuals, organisations, and communities to each other, services, and opportunities. We build partnerships and networks that facilitate collective action and initiatives.

Support: We provide and commission a support programme for our members, ranging from one-to-one advice and training, to small grants and partnership funding. We help initiatives start up and keep going by adding capacity and/or hosting projects, programmes, and fledgling organisations.

Champion: We advocate for community and voluntary action, give our members a voice, and showcase their work to funders, policy makers, and anyone interested in how local activists make a difference in Newham.

Influence: We collect data and evidence of the impact of voluntary action, and policy, on the well-being of local communities. We build relationships and engage in conversations so that policies, plans, and strategies are designed to support residents, communities, and voluntary organisations in Newham.

Purpose of the Role

The Administrator / Finance Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of One Newham. The postholder will provide reliable financial administration, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and reporting cycles, and ensure effective office and administrative systems are in place, with a strong emphasis on finance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance (priority area)

• Maintain accurate financial records on QuickBooks.

• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasts.

• Process invoices, expenses and reimbursements.

• Prepare draft management accounts.

• Support annual budget preparation and monitoring.

• Administer SafeHR (online payroll system) and manage pension returns.

• Maintain grant and project financial trackers.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies.

Administration & Office Management

• Maintain administrative systems and filing structures.

• Oversee supplies, equipment and IT procurement.

• Support onboarding of staff and volunteers.

• Act as first point of contact for routine enquiries.

• Arrange meetings, take minutes and support diary coordination.

• Assist the Network Coordinator in the organisation of network events and conferences as required, including the annual conference and Green Fair.

• Prepare board papers and governance documentation.

• Maintain databases and contact lists.

IT & Systems Support

• Coordinate basic IT troubleshooting and liaise with external providers.

• Maintain equipment records, licences and renewals.

• Support development of internal processes and digital tools.

Community Hire Scheme

• Coordinate the Community Hire Scheme, set up booking procedures, payments and deposits, and coordinate collections and returns.

• Organise regular maintenance of the equipment for hire.

• Liaise with and support the Hire Scheme volunteers and ensure that their expenses are paid on time.

• Promote the scheme widely and ensure that it is taken up by local residents and community groups.

Member and Network Communications

• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and mailing groups for One Newham members and partners.

• Support the production and circulation of member communications, including e-bulletins, newsletters and event invitations.

• Upload and update content on the One Newham website and/or member portals (where applicable).

• Assist with communications for forums, training sessions and network events (e.g. creating simple flyers, booking links, reminders).

• Help ensure a consistent, timely flow of information to members about opportunities, funding, training and key local developments.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in a finance-focused administrative role, ideally in a charity or small organisation.

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.

• Experience maintaining financial records, processing invoices and preparing reconciliations.

• Good understanding of office administration systems and general office management.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive) and Google apps.

• Experience maintaining contact lists or simple CRM/mailing systems.

Skills & Abilities

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial work.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear emails and simple updates for members.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a small team environment.

• Practical, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day challenges.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive and well-organised.

• Calm, flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.

• Confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, members and partners.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Alignment with One Newham’s mission to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.

Desirable

• Experience using email marketing or CRM tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Salesforce, Plinth etc.).

• Experience supporting grant administration and financial reporting.

• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and good practice.

• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva) for simple flyers or social media graphics.

We are looking for a good communicator who is excited by God‘s generosity and provision, and keen to encourage and support our diverse parishes as they embed digital giving in an ever changing digital landscape.   Digital giving is an increasingly important income stream for churches. Hear from one of our vicars about the success of their Give to go 'Green digital fundraising'

We have a strong partnership with our parishes with a positive culture of generosity and commitment to each other. Our parish share scheme, the Parish Support Fund, is a generosity-based offering scheme with collection rates of 99+%. 

This role is currently a full-time role, focusing on supporting parishes with digital giving, helping with technical issues as well as encouraging best fundraising practice. It might suit someone who is a recent graduate and who is interested in technology, and developing their experience in digital fundraising, training and communication. A part-time could be accommodated.. Many of our staff work flexibly. Please indicate in your application and talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and work hours you would prefer.

Are you interested in church or charity fundraising and looking for a new challenge?

No prior knowledge of digital giving mechanisms is needed – full training will be given. Would you like to join us, be willing to learn and work with us as we seek to be a Diocese that is Christ- centred and outward focused? If so, please read on in the information pack.