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Hybrid - London WC1H - we operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 20% of your time per month being office based
Join the ACU as Head of Communications and Engagement and use your expertise and experience to help us in our mission to be the voice of Commonwealth universities, supporting them to collaborate and to advance their contribution to sustainable development.
Working at the intersection of higher education and international development, The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 400 members in more than 40 countries, and our official role within the Commonwealth and United Nations affords an impactful platform for advocacy and strategic partnerships.
The role
The Head of Communications and Engagement leads ACU's external voice and its member engagement function, ensuring that our member universities experience ACU as a present, credible and valuable partner. This role is the primary custodian of how ACU communicates with the world and how relationships with members, stakeholders and partners are built, maintained and deepened.
You will develop and lead an integrated communications and engagement strategy, ensuring all activity is strategically aligned, well-coordinated and delivered with maximum impact.
Working closely with the Director, you will provide leadership in shaping the external affairs of the ACU, finding new and creative ways to communicate ACU's work and impact, strengthen our position with key audiences and platform our advocacy messages within the sector and with key decisions makers including at major multilateral forums. You will oversee marketing efforts to drive participation with our member opportunities and for our managed programmes and will be responsible for contract fulfilment for a range of external clients. You will also lead on internal communications in support of our people and culture agenda.
Working with the Head of Membership and Events and Head of Policy and Research, you will be jointly responsible for the membership strategy, leading an international engagement team to ensure that our offer is visible to members, and our diverse and geographically dispersed network feel engaged and see the value of membership.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can bring a strategic and an integrated approach to communications and engagement, enjoys working in a collaborative international environment and who will foster creativity and innovation to deliver maximum impact.
You will:
- Bring a track record of leading integrated communications strategies in complex contexts, alongside experience of membership engagement or institutional relationship management at a senior level.
- Have worked at senior level in marketing or communications, be skilled in devising and implementing successful communication strategies and plans, audience segmentation, content creation, delivery and the use of the various channels for effectiveness
- Be comfortable holding the strategic and the relational in equal measure, and understand that in a membership organisation, communications and engagement are two sides of the same endeavour.
- Be a strategic thinker, know how to use data and insight to direct a team's activity, and understand how to design an engagement model that utilises personalised account management and varied communications channels to reach diverse audience segments with targeted messages
- Be comfortable leading a small, dispersed team- including a network of regional engagement leads across ACU's core geographies - setting strategic direction and supporting consistent standards and autonomous delivery
- Be energised rather than daunted by breadth: moving between brand strategy and member retention, hands-on delivery and team leadership
What to expect
We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by clicking here). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.
We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part-time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days
- Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Give as you earn charitable donations scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
How to apply
Apply via the apply button which will redirect you to our recruitment portal.
Closing date: 27th August 2026 at 23.45 pm.
Interviews will take place on 7th September 2026.
First stage interviews will take place virtually. A second stage will be conducted in-person at our London office in the week commencing 14/09/2026.
We have a maternity cover opportunity available in the team at MASH. As an Outreach & Engagement Worker you will provide gender and trauma-informed support to women who are rough sleeping, begging and/or sex working in Manchester.
We believe in choice and empowerment, focusing on the material impact and reality of women’s lives, and how we can work with women to create the change that works for them. We hold a strong belief in women’s assets, talents, skills and abilities. Through our services we partner with women as they access and navigate services to aid recovery and realise their goals.
MASH is the only organisation in Greater Manchester which exists specifically to support women who sex work. Through our range of services we build trusted relationships with women to keep them safer, healthier and more equipped to take control of their lives.
Purpose of the role
To work with other members of the MASH team to achieve the following outcomes:
- To improve women’s health
- To improve women’s wellbeing
- To increase women’s safety
- To enable women to identify and achieve their goals
- Women who sex work are heard, understood and experience less stigma
- Other agencies and policymakers understand the needs of women who sex work and are more effective at supporting them
Using a gender and trauma-informed approach, the Outreach & Engagement Worker will deliver 2-4 daytime outreach sessions per week in Manchester alongside partners, colleagues and volunteers. They will also attend the Street Engagement Hub weekly to provide specialist support to women attending this multi-agency hub. They will provide brief interventions and casework support to women supporting their needs holistically.
We stand with women who sex work and help you to experience good health, safety and emotional wellbeing.

About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
As Youth Music’s Insights Officer, you’ll help us generate evidence, learning and insight that demonstrates our impact, improves our work and strengthens our influence across sectors.
Working as part of the Insights team, you'll play a key role in helping Youth Music understand the experiences of children and young people, the impact of our work, and the barriers that prevent equitable access to music. Your work will help achieve our charity’s outcomes:
· Increase resilience of grassroots music
· Young people improve wellbeing through music
· Emerging creatives progress into a safer, fairer industry
You'll collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from across our funding programmes, partnerships, research projects and organisational activity. You'll transform evidence into meaningful insights.
Working closely with colleagues across the Grants & Learning and Partnerships teams, you'll help to maintain a culture of evidence-informed decision making by ensuring data and learning is accessible and actionable. And you’ll work hand in hand with Communications team colleagues to demonstrate our social impact through compelling storytelling. You'll also support funded partners and the wider sector to strengthen their evaluation, learning and youth voice practice.
Whether producing dashboards and reports, designing surveys, analysing funded partner data, conducting interviews or investigating emerging trends, you'll help ensure we continue to learn and use evidence to drive positive change for young people. You’ll contribute to thought leadership and research like Born Into Music, Locked Out of Power, Excluded by Design and Sound of the Next Generation.
You’ll also brief young researchers and analysts in our Youth Music NextGen community, helping amplify youth voice and lived experience through participatory and inclusive research approaches.
The Insights Manager will be your line manager and you'll be part of the Insights team, which sits within the Communications Team.
Please note: 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Wheelchair Skills Training Coordinator, you will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partners etc to deliver accredited training across the UK
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
Job summary
This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.
The person
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services.
Key accountabilities
- Coordination and delivery of wheelchair skills training, travel training and train the trainer across the UK.
- Conduct on site visits prior to delivery of travel training to plan routes and inform risk assessments.
- Book relevant modes of transport for travel training sessions.
- Writing Service Level Agreements for key partners; content providers and schools.
- Obtaining information from content providers and schools, such as Public Liability, DBS and key Risk Assessments.
- Writing Care Plans & Risk Assessments.
- Ensure schools complete paperwork for accredited services and liaise with Skills & Education group regarding learners
- Sending event invites to young people and families and updating the database as required.
- Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.
- Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.
- Attending events such as Kidz to Adultz exhibitions to promote Whizz Kidz and showcase wheelchair skills training.
- Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event and at set intervals after the event in order to measure long term impact.
- Collate information for case studies to measure impact of training.
- Liaising with Trainers when required.
- Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.
- Ordering equipment and resources where needed.
- Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers and Services Support Officer.
- Attending Team Meetings and contributing to the development of Whizz Kidz services.
The post holder will also
- Work within all policies, procedures and budgets set by Whizz Kidz.
- Act at all times in the best interest of Whizz Kidz.
- Form effective working relationships with all colleagues members, volunteers and outside organisations as appropriate.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times.
- Respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
- Not disclose to an unauthorised person any confidential information acquired through official duties unless they have received official permission to do so.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and job rank of the post.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
- The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages
- The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.
Experience
- Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
- Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
- Youth work experience.
- Experience of risk management procedures.
Personal qualities
- Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative
- Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change
- Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages
- Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good level of computer literacy, including databases
Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To apply please visit our website via the Apply Button.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments for application or interview.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
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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!
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. Through our offices and teams around the world we campaign against the many threats facing whales and dolphins, and support cutting-edge science exploring the lives and importance of these remarkable creatures.
We are looking for a full-time, social media officer to join our team in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Reporting to the head of comms, you will help to develop WDC’s busy social media activity, advising fundraising, campaigns and policy colleagues on the best ways to grow the number of people who support our work.
We are looking for someone with proven track record of developing and delivering digital communications plans, experience in the use of social media to support communications, marketing and/or fundraising functions, and a good understanding of digital platforms and social media (especially Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
The role requires solid copywriting skills, an eye for detail, creative thinking, a proactive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm for the cause.
A world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
The Acquisition Marketing Manager attracts new UK supporters and generates income for Mary’s Meals’ school meals programme through effective and inspiring marketing across online and offline channels. This is a fast paced and hands on role for someone who loves to collaborate, problem solve and drive growth while keeping focused on our mission to feed hungry children.
The role primarily raises income (but also awareness) through multi-channel marketing activity with a clear focus on maximising ROI and delivering supporter growth at scale. The focus of the role is on online marketing opportunities and includes managing our organic and paid social channels, overseeing social media influencer strategy and identifying emerging digital channels. The Manager works closely with the Mary’s Meals International team and its agency to deliver Google and Bing Paid Search, Google Grant, Display, and YouTube.
The role will also identify and manage the most effective offline marketing opportunities to maximise ROI from small budgets and pro bono opportunities, such as TV, Radio and OOH advertising. The Manager will ensure online and offline marketing opportunities complement each other (and link seamlessly to our retention strategies) as part of an integrated multi-channel marketing strategy.
Keeping our values led approach at the central focus is essential as is harnessing technology and good fundraising practice. We believe that how we do things is just as important as the end results.
The Acquisition Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement. The role has line management responsibility for the Acquisition Marketing Officer.
Key responsibilities include
- Ensure Mary’s Meals’ mission remains central to all Acquisition Marketing work.
- Work in ways which embody the team’s culture of empowerment, innovation and collaboration ensuring that Mary’s Meals’ values remain central.
- Direct line management of the Acquisition Marketing Officer and volunteers as required.
- Manage agencies and freelancers as required.
- Ensure activities follow fundraising and data regulations, and marketing best practice.
- Contribute to the creation of fundraising and awareness raising campaigns that build support for our vision including being part of cross-organisation project groups.
- Develop and execute a results-driven digital marketing strategy focused on income generation, conversion, and lifetime supporter value.
- Identify, manage and deliver media buying opportunities, ensuring that there is a strong creative execution, measurable ROI and cost-effective impact.
- Identify opportunities for pro bono media partnerships and manage relationships with agencies and external partners.
- Build performance-driven channel plans across, organic and paid social media channels such as Meta.
- Utilise audience insights and data to ensure all activities are effectively targeted and evaluated.
- Deliver multi-channel marketing campaign strategies making use of the full range of online and offline channels available to Mary’s Meals. Seeking out the most effective channels based on strong ROI results.
- Set up manage, and optimise Meta Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA).
- Support the Website Marketing Manager to help deliver, manage, and continuously optimise Paid Search campaigns on Google Ads, Google Grant, and Bing Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA. Also be able to manage this work independently as required.
- Track and report on key income metrics using GA4, Meta Ads Manager, Power BI, GTM, and UTM tagging, with a focus on ROI, revenue per click, and conversion rates.
- Evaluate marketing campaigns and channel specific activities, sometimes as part of wider organisational activities.
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We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Shared Interest Foundation team, we are continuing to expand our reach and enhance our impact and are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term contract. Start Date 1st September 2026.
Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America.
In this role you will support and contribute to the Foundation’s growth by developing and contributing towards the effective delivery of projects in line with the mission and strategy of Shared Interest Foundation.
Responsibilities include:
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Work with Foundation Manager and Project Officers in regions to develop potential new projects and new partners
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Responsible for the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser incumbent to ensure the objectives of this role are fulfilled.Support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to deliver effective grant management, helping to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget, timeline and project objectives.
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Provide oversight of the restricted fundraising process and support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to research, write and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications.
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Lead on development and submission of high-quality project reports, with support from the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.
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Maintain and further develop strong partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders.
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Work collaboratively with the Membership and Volunteer Engagement Manager to maximise volunteer support in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
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Lead on the provision of project content for marketing and communication materials and work with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the Foundation through digital platforms and printed materials
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Take an active role in Foundation business planning and budget development
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Produce appropriate documentation including project status reports and support Foundation Manager to compile internal management and Board reports.
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Provide reports and input as required for communication materials, including QR and Annual Review.
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Support Foundation KPI monitoring and reporting.
About you
You will be an experienced project and fundraising professional with a strong track record in project development, grants and trusts fundraising, and delivering complex programmes from concept through to reporting. You will be an exceptional communicator who can build effective relationships with partners, donors, colleagues and beneficiaries across cultures and time zones, while producing clear, persuasive funding applications and high‑quality project reports. You will be organised, proactive and analytical, confident managing multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines, and comfortable contributing to strategic planning. A commitment to fair trade, international development, and the mission of Shared Interest is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly within a small, collaborative team, as well as providing line management support.A degree and or relevant experience in international development is a must and working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.
You will have strong social motivation – commitment to, and empathy with, the aims, objectives and values of Shared Interest.
About Us
We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on colleague development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the colleague team.
What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary including additional benefits which include,
Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (3x salary) and income protection
Access to a range of high street and online discounts
Work/Life Balance – Flexible approach to the working day
A 37.5-hour weekly contract
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days’ home based)
Newcastle City Centre location for 2 days
Above statutory family leave entitlement
Health and Wellbeing
Access to We Care through Canada Life
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and carry out a fair and transparent process. Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Philanthropy Manager.
One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Despite being the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumour research since records began. Brain Tumour Research exists to change this.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Philanthropy and Partnerships team at a pivotal point in its development. The role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of high-value fundraising activity, building relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and member charities.
Successful philanthropy is built on meaningful relationships, compelling stories and the ability to connect supporters with the impact of their giving. This role will play a vital part in helping Brain Tumour Research engage and inspire supporters, translating complex research and organisational priorities into powerful cases for support that drive long-term income growth.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and colleagues across the organisation, you will develop funding proposals, stewardship communications and impact reports, while supporting the cultivation and management of a growing portfolio of high-value supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and management of relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and member charities
- Research, identify and help secure new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Produce compelling funding proposals, cases for support, donor communications and impact reports
- Develop tailored stewardship plans to strengthen donor engagement and retention
- Lead on personalised communications and relationship management activities with high-value supporters
- Maintain accurate CRM records and use donor data to inform fundraising strategy and pipeline management
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across research, communications and operational teams to develop engaging fundraising propositions
- Support the delivery of fundraising objectives, income targets and wider organisational goals
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of donor cultivation and stewardship events
Person Specification
- Proven experience within philanthropy, fundraising, partnerships, trusts and foundations, or major donor fundraising
- Demonstrable success in securing income from trusts, foundations, high-net-worth individuals or strategic partners
- Experience developing funding applications, proposals and donor reports
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create compelling and persuasive content
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience using CRM systems to manage supporter engagement and fundraising pipelines
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative in approach
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through fundraising
What's on Offer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working, Milton Keynes - 2 Days In The Office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for the role by clicking the 'Apply Now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to all successful applicants within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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About the Foundation
STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is a charitable foundation based in Sheffield, providing grants to people aged 16 and over following life-changing injuries and illnesses, enabling access to essential equipment, adaptations and support.
The Foundation supports individuals living within the designated grant area shown above.
Our Values
Compassion, empowerment and integrity are at the heart of our Foundation. We are dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives after life-changing injuries, who have no other funding options available to them.
Role Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and will report directly to the Chair and the Board of Trustees. The CEO will lead on planning and delivering fundraising, events, marketing, grant processes and future team development.
Marketing, graphic design and financial management support are available from within the STEPS team.
This is a remote working role, though applicants must be a commutable distance from Sheffield and happy to travel in and around the designated grant area when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive a compelling fundraising and income generation strategy, including exploring novel and commercial routes where appropriate.
- Be the public face and voice of the charity, ensuring messaging is on brand at all times, and securing appropriate media and other opportunities for publicity and raising awareness.
- Work with and listen to individuals and families who are beneficiaries of the Foundation, communicating their needs with clarity and credibility to funders and potential funders and donors.
- Establish a donor stewardship journey and ensure practice follows to meet donor needs.
- Develop and deliver fundraising methods, including but not limited to events, grants, legacies, regular giving and other appropriate methods of fundraising.
- Develop and deliver a social media and marketing plan.
- Develop and propose budgets, presenting to the Board for approval.
- Ensure any grants received are properly reported on and accounted for.
- Ensure data is collected in a way that is legally compliant and allows for impact reporting to funders and wider audiences.
- Work with the Trustees to ensure the Foundation is operating according to its Articles of Association and can demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure the code of governance is embedded in all practice and seek to be compliant with the Fundraising Regulator.
Person Specification
Essential
- Able to work independently and show strong autonomy and accountability.
- Is a self-starter and can work independently.
- Fundraising experience.
- Marketing and social media skills, to include content creation and delivery for digital platforms.
- Budget setting and management experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A strong track record of revenue generation, fundraising and building sustainable income.
- Strategic leadership, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning.
- Confidence in representing the Foundation externally.
- Experience of public speaking and partnership building.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Foundation, with regular travel and in-person presence at events and meetings across the designated grant area, and from time to time further afield in the UK.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership experience in the charity sector, ideally within a senior fundraising capacity.
- Experience of, directly or indirectly, working within the medico-legal sector.
- Event experience.
The Opportunity
This is a CEO role with scope to shape the next five years. You will work with a committed Board of Trustees and have the opportunity to develop a team. If you are motivated by growth, visibility and making a meaningful difference to the lives of those affected by life-changing injury or illness, you will find this a wonderful opportunity.
Role available for immediate start, depending on the successful candidate's notice period.
STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Workforce and Revalidation Co-ordinator who will support the Faculty's workforce and standards committees, helping to ensure these functions are delivered to a high standard.
You will manage a busy programme of work, contribute to projects from start to successful completion, and work collaboratively with colleagues, members and stakeholders across the Faculty. We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills who can manage a range of activities, develop new ideas to improve the way we work, and actively contribute to the wider work of the Faculty.
The full job description and person specification is available below and applicants should provide their CV along with a supporting statement setting out how they meet the criteria.
The closing date is 12 August with interviews to be held on 18 August.
Great support has a substantial impact on small environmental charities and the people they benefit. In this role you will be delivering an established, enjoyable, professional development programme for city farms, community gardens and care farms. You'll focus on training, networking and showcase events. The role involves getting out and about, but most of the work is office work. This role does not include any practical gardening or farming activities.
Hours: Three days a week (22.5 hours). Ideally to include Tuesdays.
Salary: Starting salary of £33,573 FTE including London Weighting.
Pension: 5% of salary for standard contracted hours after successful completion of a 3-month probation period.
Holiday: 33 days pro-rata per year including bank holidays.
Contract: 12 months at 22.5 hours a week, subject to passing the three-month probation period.
Location: Co-working space in Highbury & Islington. Frequent travel around London.
Role Overview:
To support the delivery of a popular, enjoyable programme of training, networking and events designed with and for city farms and community gardens. The programme improves the long-term viability of individual city farms and community gardens and builds the network as a whole, contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital.
The London Development Officer is part of a London team of two, working closely with the London Development Manager, and staff of city farms and community gardens, including the trustees of the London Association of City Farms and Community Gardens. The London team works with the wider team of Social Farms & Gardens based in the UKs countries and regions.
The London programme is well-established and well-regarded.
Annual outputs include:
· Training days designed and delivered by SF&G members
· Networking tours of community growing spaces
· Showcase events including the London Harvest Festival
Recruitment Process:
Apply by: Midday Monday 17 August 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 27 August.
Start date: As soon as possible. Ideally by 1st October.
Social Farms & Gardens is an equal opportunities employer that understands that the best employees may not always be the best at job applications or interviews. We try to make our recruitment processes relatively stress-free.
You do not have to meet all elements of the Person Specification to be considered for the role.
We do not ask for any formal qualifications as not everyone thrives in a school setting.
We would like you to submit these three documents by email:
· A CV
· A Personal Statement giving specific examples of your experience for each element of the Person Specification
These will be anonymised to minimise bias
· A cover page with personal details
And complete an Equal Opportunities form, online
Full details in the Job Pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Do you want a role where you can see your impact in changing the lives of young people living through and beyond cancer?
- Are you proud of your ability to build effective relationships across wide and diverse groups of people, organisations and partners?
- Do you have the ability to enthuse, motivate and encourage others?
- Do you enjoy working in a small team, working towards clear goals and objectives?
- Are you ready to hit the ground running? Then this is the role for you!
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is recruiting a Community and Individual Fundraiser to be an integral part of the small and driven fundraising team. Inspiring and managing community groups, individual fundraisers, and individual donations.
As an enthusiastic fundraiser you will help diversify income and grow loyalty by building and nurturing relationships both with future supporters and existing donors. You will work to increase supporter engagement and develop recurring giving through our ‘Friends of the Trust’ programme. You will also play a proactive part in our wider fundraising activities, helping us be even more accessible to all young people who have a cancer diagnosis in the UK, and have the biggest positive impact possible on every one of them.
A great opportunity to join a close, ambitious and supportive team where you will have a truly meaningful impact and where you can experience first-hand the difference you are making to so many young lives.
The successful candidate will be passionate and skilled in building effective relationships, a competent and confident communicator and have a personable approach when working with a wide range of supporters. Experience in a fundraising role is desireable, but we are very willing to consider transferable skills with an interest and enthusiasm to learn too!
As well as being a fulfilling, fun place to work, we offer a range of incentives to our team. You will get:
- 23 days basic annual leave a year (pro-rata) plus all English Bank Holidays (typically 8 days). After 3 years, you will get an extra day’s annual leave and an extra 2 days after 5 years.
- Hybrid working – our office-based team have the possibilty to work remotely on set days, depending on job role/responsibilities, with some flexibility in working hours, both in agreement with line manager.
- Company Pension Plan with employer contribution above the legal minimum requirement.
- Option to enrol in the Benenden Health Healthcare Plan and Health Cash Plan. This includes…
- Private medical diagnostics, private medical treatment and surgery, physiotherapy, mental health counselling support, 24/7 GP and mental health helplines.
- Money towards health-related costs, including optical, dental, chiropody, physiotherapy, in-patient treatment.
- Gym membership discounts and online fitness classes.
- Access to professional mental health supervision
- Reward Gateway – huge range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and other experiences, plus wellbeing support.
- Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers.
- Musto branded staff kit & supplier discounts.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working with individuals, community groups and clubs you will build meaningful relationships and deliver excellent supporter experiences, increasing engagement and maximising fundraising income. You will be responsible for individidual gifts up to the value of £5,000 and integral to our fundraising strategy, you will play a key role in creating and developing new public fundraising initiatives from the ground up, helping to grow income and inspire support.
Community & Individual fundraising
- Build and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers and supporters, providing excellent stewardship and support throughout their fundraising journey.
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities, with a key focus on engaging our warm and proactive community of families and volunteers.
- Develop and grow our successful ‘Talks’ series, working with our nationwide volunteer speaker network to engage sailing clubs across the UK, raising awareness of our work and encouraging long-term support.
- Inspire and support individuals taking part in fundraising challenges and activities. Providing fundraising advice, motivation and practical support.
- Champion and develop digital fundraising opportunities.
- Identify, propose and deliver new ideas and campaigns, maximising our engaged supporter base as well as new audiences.
- Be a passionate ambassador of Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at community fundraising events and talks to raise awareness of the charity.
Individual giving
- Provide excellent supporter care through written and verbal communication throughout the year as needed.
- Maintaining accurate records of donations made directly and from third-party platforms and ensure all donors and fundraisers are thanked in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Identifying opportunities within our individual donors and engaged community to retain and grow loyalty.
- Manage and develop relationships with monthly donors, working to develop stewardship journeys that engage and encourage long-term commitment and growth from this income stream. Identify growth opportunities and potential to turn one-off donors into regular supporters.
Team responsibilities
- Where needed, use your creativity to work with the Communication team to develop collateral related to community and individual fundraising.
- Participate in regular meetings with wider team to inform and update on progress, ensuring other departments know and can celebrate funding successes.
- Support the wider Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust teams across the year during busy periods, as required.
- Comply with all Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust policies and procedures and maintain the highest standards of data management and GDPR compliance.
For more info about Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the role please see the Recruitment Pack
When treatment ends our work begins. We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through free sailing and outdoor adventures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context of role:
The Outreach Officer plays a key role in raising awareness of services, strengthening community
partnerships and supporting the delivery of high-quality bereavement support activities across the
region. The postholder will engage with local networks, coordinate events, and support volunteers
while ensuring effective monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
Support Service:
1. Event Coordination and Delivery
1.1: Coordinate and deliver regular community engagement activities, including; coffee mornings and
support events.
1.2: Organise and facilitate regular wellbeing and social activities, such as; walks or group sessions.
1.3: Represent the organisation at regional events, including supporting fundraising and CYP teams
when required.
1.4: Co-lead on bookings and coordination of Ty Uchaf, our respite house.
2. Awareness, Training and Engagement
2.1: Lead on regional awareness training delivery for non-emergency services and community-based
organisations.
2.2: Deliver additional 2wish training programmes as required, including Children & Young People
(CYP) and Bereavement in workplace support training.
2.3: Lead awareness and advocacy activities with local ‘support champions’, including professionals
within non-emergency services.
3. Partnership and Network Development
3.1: Actively engage with local bereavement networks through attendance at meetings, hosting
information stands and building strong professional relationships across the region.
3.2: Develop and maintain effective links with community partners to expand reach and awareness of
services.
4. Volunteer Support
4.1: Act as a key local contact for volunteers.
4.2: Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers in collaboration with the wider
team.
5. Administration, Monitoring and Reporting
5.1: Maintain and take ownership of relevant systems and spreadsheets, including those used for:
52: Event planning and delivery
5.3: Marketing and communications
5.4: Contact and engagement tracking
5.5: Professional and family engagement records
5.6: Accurately record interactions with stakeholders, including; families, professionals, champions
and referral partners.
5.7: Monitor and manage posts/content on Facebook family accounts.
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement
6.1: Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
6.2: Collect and review feedback from events and training sessions to inform future development.
2.0 General:
1.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
1.2: To keep clear and up to date records on database of activities with families and any ensuing
action
1.3: To promote the on-going work and continued support that 2wish can offer
1.4: To work as part of a team providing support to suddenly bereaved families
1.5: To work alongside support team and maintain a seamless approach to service delivery
1.6: To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
1.7: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
1.8: To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
1.9: To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,
Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working
practices as appropriate
1.10: To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
1.11: Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and
undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to
the role
1.12: To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of
services and activities provided
1.13: Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances
unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and
tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about designing fair, valid and engaging assessments that make a real difference to learners?
Do you have experience working within an Awarding Organisation and a strong understanding of assessment design principles?
TPP Recruitment is supporting a growing awarding organisation to recruit an Assessment Developer (Design). This is a newly created role within an expanding product and development team, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping assessments, particularly within apprenticeship and end-point assessment programmes. The role is fully remote and offers excellent benefits, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful qualifications that support learner success.
Salary: £27,960 - £33,140 per annum, depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Fully remote
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Other benefits:
- Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional company closure days between Christmas and New Year
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
About the Organisation
This established awarding organisation designs and delivers qualifications that support learners, educators and employers across a range of sectors. Following continued growth and investment in its development function, the organisation is expanding its team and creating new opportunities for assessment professionals who are passionate about quality, innovation and learner-centred design.
About the Role
As an Assessment Developer (Design), you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high-quality assessments that meet regulatory requirements and accurately measure qualification outcomes. Initially, a significant focus will be on apprenticeship and end-point assessment design.
Working closely with subject matter experts, assessment specialists and internal stakeholders, you will develop assessment strategies, create assessment materials and support the continuous improvement of assessment products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop assessment models, blueprints and assessment strategies
- Design and quality assure assessment materials, tasks and mark schemes
- Create assessments across multiple formats, including digital assessments
- Ensure assessments meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
- Support pilot testing and evaluation of assessment materials
- Analyse data and feedback to improve assessment validity and performance
- Develop marking guidance, exemplar materials and standardisation resources
- Collaborate with subject experts, reviewers and assessment teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assessment innovation
- Monitor developments across the assessment and qualifications landscape
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience working within a UK Awarding Organisation
- Strong understanding of assessment theory and assessment strategy design
- Experience designing assessments and assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of current qualification and assessment reforms
- Excellent written communication and content development skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance skills
- Experience designing apprenticeship or end-point assessments (highly desirable)
- Assessment-related qualifications (highly desirable)
- Experience using online assessment platforms and digital tools would be beneficial
To Apply
- Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in this opportunity
Interview Process
The selection process will consist of:
- Online digital skills assessment
- First-stage online panel interview
- Role-related task
- Second-stage online panel interview
Interviews are expected to take place during August and early September 2026.
Deadline
- Friday 14th August 2026
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
