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Purpose of the role
The Legal Director provides strategic leadership on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality for ILPA, with a primary focus on legal policy, legislative analysis, member engagement and public influence.
The role is responsible for shaping ILPA’s legal positions, overseeing the quality and coherence of legal analysis across the organisation, and maintaining ILPA’s standing as the leading professional membership body in immigration and asylum law.
Key responsibilities
1. Legal strategy and leadership
In collaboration with the Trustees and Chief Executive, the Legal Director will:
a. Develop and maintain ILPA’s short-, medium- and long-term legal strategy in line with ILPA’s charitable objectives.
b. Identify emerging legal, policy and practice issues affecting immigration, asylum and nationality law.
c. Engage with ILPA members to understand frontline impacts and systemic concerns.
d. Advise the Trustees and Chief Executive on legal policy priorities, organisational positioning and risk.
e. Translate member insight into clear legal and policy positions.
f. Lead ILPA’s legal responses to legislative proposals, consultations and policy initiatives.
g. Ensure ILPA’s legal work remains focused, authoritative and aligned with ILPA’s strategic plan.
2. Policy, parliamentary and public influence
a. Lead ILPA’s engagement on legal and policy matters with government departments, Parliament and public bodies.
b. Draft and oversee consultation responses, parliamentary briefings and policy submissions.
c. Represent ILPA at meetings with Ministers, officials, parliamentarians and sector partners.
d. Provide expert evidence to parliamentary inquiries and committees.
e. Support the Chief Executive in high-level advocacy and external relations where appropriate.
f. Maintain ILPA’s reputation as a trusted expert voice on immigration and asylum law.
3. Member support and legal expertise
a. Maintain expert-level knowledge of UK and international immigration, asylum and nationality law.
b. Monitor and analyse developments in legislation, case law and policy.
c. Oversee the accuracy and quality of legal information provided to members.
d. Support ILPA’s thematic and regional working groups, including attendance and follow-up actions where appropriate.
e. Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, migrant organisations and advice-sector partners.
f. Strengthen member engagement through high-quality legal leadership and insight.
4. Relationship with litigation and advice functions
a. Work collaboratively with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice to ensure consistency between ILPA’s policy positions and litigation strategy.
b. Provide legal policy insight to inform litigation priorities where appropriate.
5. Management and organisational leadership
a. Line manage the Senior Legal Officer and support the Chief Executive’s HR management function for the Senior Legal Officer
b. Provide strategic direction and professional support to the legal function without direct responsibility for operational casework or project delivery.
c. Contribute as a senior member of ILPA’s management team.
d. Support organisational planning, risk management and reporting.
e. Act as a senior ambassador for ILPA internally and externally.
6. Cross-organisational working
a. Work with the Training Manager to identify emerging legal training needs and priority topics for members.
b. Contribute to the development of training programmes, events and conferences by advising on content and legal accuracy.
c. Support identification of suitable speakers and trainers from within ILPA’s membership.
d. Work with the Content and Digital Services Manager to ensure legal content is accurate, accessible and up to date across ILPA’s digital platforms.
e. Contribute legal expertise to funding bids and project reporting where required.
f. Support organisational strategy development and review.
g. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority of the role.
Accountability and relationships
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Senior Legal Officer
Key internal relationships:
· Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice
· Training Manager
· Content and Digital Services Manager
· Trustees and Chief Executive
Person specification
Essential
· Substantial expertise in immigration, asylum and nationality law
· Strong understanding of public law and human rights frameworks
· Proven experience of legal policy development and advocacy
· Excellent analytical and drafting skills
· Experience managing senior legal staff
· Authority and credibility with Parliament, government and the profession
Desirable
· Experience within a membership organisation or charity
· Understanding of litigation governance structures
· Experience contributing to digital legal resources
· Familiarity with training design or professional education
Why work at ILPA
• National profile and respected reputation
• High-impact policy and legal work
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Collaborative, expert-led organisation
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We are looking for a Foster Scheme Coordinator to coordinate Battersea’s London Foster Scheme, working in conjunction with Operations and Clinic in sourcing suitable temporary homes for those dogs in our London site requiring foster and supporting both foster carers and dogs during their time away from Battersea.
The Foster Scheme Coordinator will maximise further growth impact and development of the Foster Scheme and the engagement and retention of our Foster Carers through the implementation of the Volunteering and Fostering strategy for Battersea.
They will provide guidance and support to existing and potential Foster Carers including managing their expectations.
Finally, they will ensure that all the behavioural and medical needs of foster dogs are met whilst on foster, sometimes dealing with contentious issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
If you are successful to the interview stage of the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the below guidelines on the use of AI at interview stages:
Acceptable use:
• Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
• Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
• Using AI to support with structuring your responses.
Please do not:
• Submit AI-generated responses as your own during the interview.
• Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
• Use AI tools during real-time interviews.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date: 16th and 17th February 2026 (in person)
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Direct Marketing Manager, European New Donors
Location: London
Hiring Range: 46,000-55,000 GBP per year
Reporting to the Director of New Donor Engagement, the Direct Marketing Manager leads IFAW’s international new donor acquisition and global reactivation efforts. This role oversees the strategy and execution of IFAW’s direct mail and face-to-face fundraising for four European markets: Germany, France, UK and The Netherlands. This role also designs and executes strategies to re-engage long lapsed supporters in all markets. Collaborate with the digital acquisition team to amplify results and leverage the strategies to attract new donors and reactivate lapsed donors. The manager collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively and in alignment with organizational goals.
Role and Responsibilities
· Lead all facets of direct mail new donor acquisition and reactivation programs, including strategic planning, budget oversight, creative strategy, vendor management, and process optimization.
· Support and participate in direct response TV campaigns and leverage that strategy to amplify results in direct mail and face to face channels.
· Develop and implement country-specific acquisition and reactivation strategies to maintain or grow donor file size in alignment with departmental goals.
· Conduct in-market research and stay informed on emerging donor acquisition methods and trends.
· Collaborate with Direct Marketing Directors to ensure newly acquired and reactivated donors align with overall fundraising goals and audience segmentation strategies.
· Oversee vendors and internal colleagues to ensure acquisition and reactivation campaigns are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
· Apply direct marketing principles, fundraising strategies, and analytical insights to design and optimize acquisition and reactivation campaigns.
· Research, identify, and recommend acquisition and reactivation test plans that support innovation, cost efficiency, and departmental growth objectives.
· Contribute to the development and management of the annual budget and three-year projections, ensuring alignment with strategic fundraising priorities.
· Deliver timely and accurate monthly forecast updates to the Director of New Donor Engagement, accompanied by a clear narrative outlining key performance trends, strategic adjustments, and changes impacting acquisition and reactivation campaigns.
· Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and alignment with organizational policies, fundraising ethics, and operational expectations. Ensure that vendors operate within contractual agreements.
· Lead the vendor selection process by issuing bids, evaluating proposals, and managing onboarding to ensure alignment with organizational standards and campaign goals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· 5+ years of direct marketing experience, preferably within a nonprofit or fundraising context
· Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of self-motivation, effective time management, and team development
· Proven success managing cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute complex projects on schedule and within scope
· Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a focus on clarity, persuasion, and donor engagement
· Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals, with a solid understanding of donor acquisition and retention strategies
· Global marketing exposure or international campaign experience is highly desirable
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or a relevant experience preferred
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest to Careers | IFAW
Join Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as our Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer, and play a vital role in our fundraising team. This position manages a portfolio of high-value Trust and Foundation (T&Fs) donors with complex and varying requirements. They will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead to drive transformational new business, directly generating essential revenue for MSF’s medical humanitarian operations worldwide. We are looking for exceptional candidates with specialised experience working with T&Fs and high-value donors, and a record of building strong, long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and results-driven professional, with the ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a fantastic and supportive team.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£46,784.49 - £57,181.04 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for supporting with the implementation of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy.
They are responsible for managing a portfolio of key T&F relationships, typically giving at the £50,000 - £250,000 level. In addition, they will drive new business from prospective T&Fs capable of giving between £100,000 - £250,000 and will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead on new business activity above this level
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience of T&F fundraising including, report writing, application and proposal writing, and knowledge of restricted funding models.
- Experience managing a portfolio of high value major donors with a range of requirements.
- Proven track record of developing new business relationships and delivering income from prospective major donors.
- Proven experience of planning and delivering strategic activities.
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating and influencing skills.
- Experience of presenting to senior decision makers.
- Proven ability to negotiate, influence and communicate with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and deadlines with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and internationally.
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Interest in international, humanitarian work.
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing Date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Thursday 19 February 2026
- Second round interviews: Monday 23 February 2026 - Wednesday 25 February 2026
- Projected Start Date: Dependent on applicant availability
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of Communications
About us:
Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!
At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.
In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. In 2025 we published a new external strategy with our social impact metrics which will lead to our 150 year anniversary in 2029. We are now seeking a passionate leader in the Communications field to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to continue to drive our transformation forward.
Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.
Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
In this senior communications role, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategic objectives, specifically through the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with our charitable objects and goals. Your responsibilities encompass brand development, research and content creation initiatives, managing our online presence and media relations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a strategic leadership role while enjoying both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing the communications strategy including PR, marketing and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with our charitable goals.
- Defining the brand identity and developing brand guidelines.
- Creating content and storytelling.
- Leading and managing the digital communications for the charity.
- Leading and handling media relations.
- Leading and developing stakeholder communications.
- Leading and managing the promotion and delivery of events as well as networking and identifying speaking opportunities for LFBF spokespeople
You will have:
- Worked in a senior PR and Communications role, preferably at Director level.
- Excellent strategic communication and brand management skills.
- Project management skills to oversee PR and marketing plans, and expertise in identifying and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Content creation and storytelling experience, as well as managing digital platforms, including websites, social media, and digital advertising.
- Experience in organising and promoting events, networking, and securing speaking opportunities.
- Strong media relations skills covering developing press materials through to managing media coverage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
- A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
- Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
- Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we need you to be in the office on at least two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
- Flexible working days and times: we’re flexible on how this role is worked — it could be three full days, five shorter days, or another arrangement that works for everyone.
- We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
- so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours).
- join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
- provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.
If you meet the requirements of the role and are looking for a new challenge, then submit your covering letter and CV using the Quick Apply button. Please read our recruitment privacy statement before application.
Please note LFBF does not hold a sponsor licence so is unable to offer a Skilled Worker Visa for this role.
Proposed Interview dates:
1st interviews: w/c 11/12 February 2026 (virtual)
2nd interview dates: 17 or 18 February 2026 (in person at our London office)
Please note that depending on number of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter, dedicated to supporting knowledge and lifelong education.
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The position is offered on a full time basis (36.25 hours per week). This role will be home-based but will require travel to Edinburgh and/or other parts of Scotland and the UK for in-person meetings as required.
Interviews will be held w/c 16th February in person at our Edinburgh offices.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement in Scotland and across the UK? Do you want to influence key decisions on child poverty and social policy while working with Scottish Government, MSPs, and UK-wide stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you.
Barnardo's is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) to help shape our influencing in Scotland and strengthen our UK-wide work on child poverty. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build on their existing knowledge and experience with policy makers in Scotland while playing a pivotal role in creating positive, lasting change for children, young people, and families.
In this role, you'll work closely with our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland) to implement our influencing plan. You'll help raise Barnardo's Scotland's profile among key stakeholders and policy influencers. You'll be involved in:
- Monitoring key developments within the Scottish policy landscape
- Managing relationships and liaising with stakeholders at all levels
- Conducting research and producing reports to support our policy objectives
- Supporting reactive policy work to respond to emerging issues
- Organising events to showcase Barnardo's vital work and engage decision-makers
Your efforts will ensure that the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are central to our influencing activities in Scotland.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales)
Directorate: Strategy and Knowledge
Team/Department: Policy and Public Affairs
Salary range: £ 28,337 - £33,301 (recruitment is typically at the bottom of the range)
Location: Cardiff (hybrid working, with at least one day per week in the Cardiff office). The post holder maybe expected to travel to locations across the UK to support business needs, as and when required.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s vision is that together, we can stop child abuse and neglect. Through the collective power of our staff, volunteers, supporters, partners, and over 100 years of experience we will move closer to achieving that vision.
We launched our ten-year strategy in 2021, which is centred around three impact goals. This is the difference we want to make by 2031:
- Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse: we’ll work together to make it easier for everyone to play their part and create a social safety net that prevents child abuse and neglect.
- Every child is safe online: together, we’ll transform the online world, so it’s safe for every child to go online.
- Children feel safe, listened to and supported: more children will be able to speak out, so they feel safe, listened to and understood – and abuse doesn’t shape their future.
The Policy and Public Affairs team works to ensure that national laws, policies and guidance across the UK are fit-for-purpose in preventing cruelty to children. We work across the four nations of the UK. We develop and maintain the NSPCC’s positions on key public policy issues, drawing on research and policy analysis and feed in organisational insight and expertise gained through our services. We use our evidence-based positions to shape and influence national policy discussions on issues affecting child protection and manage the NSPCC’s political relations and work with governments, legislatures and stakeholders across the UK.
We focus on five key policy priorities: the child protection system and children’s social care; early years and health; child sexual abuse; online safety; and young victims and witnesses.
Job purpose
We are recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to contribute to the work of the Wales Policy and Public Affairs team in delivering real change and reform in the best interests of children.
The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for undertaking policy work to achieve the NSPCC’s strategic goals, using their skills and experience to strengthen the NSPCC’s impact on public policy, and in doing so make a significant contribution to keeping children safe. The post holder will support the delivery of a range of policy-focused projects both within the Wales policy team, and across the wider UK policy team:
- Within the Wales team, the Officer will research and help build persuasive, evidence-based policy positions, support the NSPCC’s influencing activity as appropriate, and write consultations and impactful briefings. They will play a key role in supporting policy analysis, policy research and public affairs activity with a range of external stakeholders, including relevant elected members and government officials. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this role.
- Across the wider UK team, the Officer will also support policy colleagues working on one or more of our policy priority areas (which are focussed on: child protection; child sexual abuse; early years; online safety; young victims and witnesses). The post holder will help to coordinate collaboration across the teams, facilitate information-sharing and support the delivery of relevant cross-nation projects
Key relationships - Internal
- Reports to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager Wales)
- Colleagues in the wider Policy and Public Affairs and Campaigns teams across the UK
- Colleagues in the Strategy and Knowledge directorate
- Colleagues in the Media team
- Colleagues in the Services directorate (to ensure policy development is informed by experiences and learning from our frontline professionals/ volunteers)
- Colleagues working with children and young people (to ensure the experiences and voices of young people are embedded in policy and influencing work)
Key relationships - External
- Key civil servants and policy advisers in Welsh Government
- Elected representatives in the Senedd and local government structures
- Colleagues in relevant voluntary and statutory agencies
- Practitioner bodies
- Key academics, researchers and research networks
Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop and maintain expertise on key policy areas, enabling the NSPCC to predict and react to changes in the external environment.
- Scope, develop and refine key policies on priority issues, in line with the NSPCC’s strategic goals and outcomes.
- Support the smooth running of one of more NSPCC policy workstreams, supporting effective four-nations collaboration
- Prepare high-quality briefings, summaries and papers for internal and external audiences.
- Draft responses to government consultations and other public policy initiatives.
- Use project management skills to plan effectively the delivery of policy development activity and aligned public affairs activities.
- Undertake policy research and analysis, using a wide range of primary and secondary sources of evidence (such as policy documents, academic literature, survey data and qualitative data from interviews and focus groups), to develop high impact, credible policy positions
- Be a point of contact for internal and external requests for information and advice on NSPCC’s positions public positions
- Coordinate the delivery of NSPCC policy events and conferences (working with colleagues from across the organisation) and represent the NSPCC at external events.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate
There is a set of responsibilities for all staff within each directorate.
- A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
- To carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equality and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for children’s rights
- To participate actively in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions
- To maintain an awareness of own and other’s health and safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
- A willingness to take a flexible approach to work.
Person specification
- A good understanding of public policy relating to the NSPCC’s work, child protection issues and knowledge of the wider legal and political context in Wales.
- Demonstrable public affairs skills, with good knowledge of policymaking and parliamentary processes in Wales and experience of successfully influencing government or other policymakers.
- Proven policy development and policy research skills, with experience of collecting and analysing data, forming robust, evidence-based policy positions, and clearly presenting findings to make a clear and compelling case for policy and legislative change.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences and deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisational and project management skills, with demonstrable experience of delivering on competing priorities within a time-pressured environment.
- Confidence in working as part of a team, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Experience of organising and successfully delivering external influencing events
- Support for the NSPCC’s mission and values
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
- Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
- Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
- We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
- Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
- As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
- All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Do you know someone passionate about volunteering and community development? We're looking for a Volunteering Brokerage Coordinator to join our small but mighty team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference - connecting volunteers with causes they care about, supporting community groups to build their volunteer programmes, and championing the value of volunteering across Waltham Forest.
Please submit:
• A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages)
• A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the person specification and explaining your interest in the role
• A completed equality monitoring form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a highly motivated and gifted communicator to craft Spotlight’s messages and help us achieve real change.
You will be joining a small dedicated team of anti-corruption experts and campaigners for this busy, varied and multi-skilled role. We have a full programme of work for the year ahead with projects on illicit finance, political integrity, and corporate accountability for financial crime.
Candidates should be exceptional all-round communicators, with significant experience in achieving impact through a range of channels from digital and social media to print, broadcast and events. They will have a track record of driving communications efforts to achieve campaign or policy objectives, as well as experience of developing messages for a wide range of audiences, and translating complex expert subject matter into newsworthy content. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and proactive, a strategic thinker, an excellent writer and able to apply their skills and experience across a range of different communications channels. They will also have an interest in corruption and its impacts at home and abroad.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on Saturday 14th February.
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a UK based charity which aims to end impunity for corruption, promote political integrity within the UK, and ensure the UK acts as a global leader on fighting corruption. We are a bold, expert voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way, consistently punching above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and deliver Spotlight’s day to day communications and public messaging to ensure we achieve real reforms and impact in tackling corruption and protecting UK democracy.
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Secure strategic and influential media coverage by developing and maintaining relationships with journalists, developing ideas for stories, and identifying key communication opportunities to get Spotlight’s messages across, including by monitoring daily news.
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Build Spotlight’s reach and influence online with target audiences (politicians, civil servants, journalists, civil society, and funders) by maintaining Spotlight on Corruption’s website, social media accounts and mailing lists, and working with colleagues to develop engaging content.
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Develop newsletters, press releases, website copy, social media posts, and other communications materials, including scripts for, as well as filming, videos on Spotlight messages that appeal to different audiences.
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Develop a communications strategy for the organisation to implement its three year strategy which builds and secures Spotlight’s reputation as a leading anti-corruption organisation.
For full job description and person specifications please see the attached Job Description
Working arrangements
Full-time, 35 hours per week. Working from home required, but with one day a week in the office near London Bridge. Must be based in or near London. We support flexible working arrangements and operate a nine day fortnight. Attendance at networking events and being on-call for media work outside of office hours occasionally required.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 16th February.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom (first round). There will then be in-person interviews in London following that (for those who progress to the second round).
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Regional Fundraising & Partnership Officer (South East) will play a key role in growing income and building long-term supporter relationships.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and support services, you will develop relationships with regional corporates, trusts and community groups. You’ll deliver local fundraising campaigns, appeals and events, grow regional membership and supporter engagement, and share compelling stories of impact that inspire sustained support.
This is an autonomous, externally facing role, suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, aligning fundraising activity with real-world service delivery and research impact and working remotely.
About you
You will bring proven experience in fundraising – whether community, corporate or trusts alongside strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll be confident writing compelling proposals and supporter communications, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and motivated by making a tangible difference through locally driven fundraising.
The Regional Fundraising and Partnership Officer (South East) will be home-based with occasional travel to our head office in Ashford, Kent. The charity are a flexible employer and happy to discuss how they might match your work preferences with the needs of the charity. This role may involve some occasional evening or weekend working.
Salary: £35,622 (rising to £36,035 after probation)
Key responsibilities
- Build and develop relationships with regional corporates, trusts, community groups and supporters across South East
- Deliver regional fundraising campaigns, appeals and community fundraising activity aligned with organisational priorities
- Identify, develop and steward regional partnerships, supporting supporters to move from initial engagement to long-term commitment
- Research and pursue regional trust and grant opportunities and support project-based fundraising initiatives
- Grow regional membership and supporter engagement, promoting deeper involvement with the charity
- Share compelling local impact stories and case studies to inspire giving and long-term support
- Work closely with fundraising, communications and service delivery colleagues to ensure fundraising activity reflects real-world impact
- Provide insight and feedback from regional supporters to inform wider fundraising and engagement strategy
Ideal experience
- Proven experience in fundraising, such as community, corporate, trusts or individual giving
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns, events or appeals
- Confidence in writing compelling proposals, cases for support and supporter communications
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and deliver results across a defined region
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach
Employee benefits
The charity offers a supportive and flexible working environment, including:
- 25 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days, plus public holidays
- Up to 5% contributory pension
- Healthcare cover and Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded learning and development opportunities
- Home-based working with flexibility and regional travel
- An inclusive, mission-driven culture
Please apply ASAP. Applications will be assessed primarily on the basis of your CV, so please ensure alignment with the person specification. If you wish to include additional information or details not already on your CV, please add notes to the cover letter section. A formal cover letter is not required at this stage - full support will be provided for this.
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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!
Job Title - Project Manager
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £37,000 to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ; this position is based at our office on the Coram Campus, with some flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, depending on business need.
Additional information: Applicants must currently hold the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available for this role.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram International
Coram International is a research and consultancy team based at the Coram Children’s Legal Centre in London. Our team works with UN agencies, international charities and governments around the world to promote and protect children’s rights.
Our work involves designing and implementing research on a broad range of thematic areas relating to children. We also provide technical expertise to support the development of laws, policies and programmes to protect children’s rights as well as training for professionals and practitioners who work with children. Our thematic areas of focus include: the treatment of children within criminal justice systems; violence against children and child protection; protecting the rights of children in the context of migration and asylum; child marriage; adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights; the rights of children in the context of armed conflict and terrorism; and many others. We work in countries throughout the world.
We are seeking a highly organised, diligent and proactive Project Manager to support the management of our projects and operations of our team.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. This advert is a rolling recruitment so applications will be reviewed when they are fully submitted, therefore, please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advert early, if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview, prior to the closing date.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 23:59 (GMT)
Interview dates: Interviews will be arranged with suitable applicants on a rolling basis.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 281222.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As Finance and Operations Manager at Fight Bladder Cancer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and operational functions at a strategic level.
You will support all aspects of the charity’s work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales and other invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management.
You will also take day-to-day responsibility for organisational administration.
This role will involve close collaboration with our small team (currently 7.5 FTE) to ensure our day-to-day finance and operational requirements are met, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser
Join a small, friendly team. Shape something new. Make a real impact.
We’re looking for a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser to join our growing and supportive fundraising team at an exciting time of development. This is a brand-new role where you’ll help shape our approach to fundraising from the ground up — growing and supporting individual giving in our parishes, helping to build a new CMS, developing diocesan-wide appeals, and co-creating a simple and effective legacy campaign.
You’ll be working in a collaborative, welcoming environment with people who are passionate about making a difference and open to new ideas. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and detail-focused, and is comfortable working across different platforms.
About the Role
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, though reduced hours and flexi-time will be considered.
Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.
Salary & Benefits: £ 30,131 - £33,406 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
Main Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to refine and roll-out the parish fundraising programme.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Deputy Chief Operating Officer to devise and deliver a programme of annual diocesan appeals.
- Develop and deliver clear and engaging content for print, digital, website and social media elements of the appeal.
- Ensure donors and users have an accessible and seamless experience across all channels.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget, checking and seeking advice where necessary.
- Implement and maintain a diocesan Customer Management System
- Prepare and share donation reports and feedback for each parish programme and diocesan appeal.
- Review and analyse reports to gain insights into donor behaviour and improve future fundraising activity.
- Develop and implement a simple legacy strategy
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser to explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
- Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the department/ diocese.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Brain Research UK to recruit a part time Communications and Digital Manager.
Contract: Permanent, part time role working four days per week, with flexibility to split hours over four or five days
Salary: £40,000 full time equivalent (£32,000 per annum for four days per week)
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with ideally two days per week (Monday and Wednesday) in the office at Holborn
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 13th February
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 25th February
As the UK's leading dedicated funder of neurological research, Brain Research UK helps drive breakthroughs that transform lives. Since 1971 the charity has invested over £58 million in pioneering research to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions, enabling people affected to live better, longer lives. With a focused commitment on three critical and underfunded areas - brain tumours, brain and spinal cord injury, and headache and facial pain - the organisation plays a vital role in addressing some of the greatest unmet needs in neuroscience today.
You'll work within a small, dedicated and talented team and will play a central role in shaping how Brain Research UK tells its story; leading the development of high-quality, impact led content that brings research and lived experience together to build support loyalty and increase public engagement and understanding.
The role has real scope for impact and innovation and will work closely with colleagues from across the charity, including the CEO, to build on strong foundations. Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Lead all digital communications, including website, social media and online campaigns
- Manage and create content for the website, overseeing written, visual and video
- Develop and deliver a planned schedule of communications activity across all channels.
- Develop and maintain a compelling library of supporter stories (written, film and imagery), ensuring appropriate permissions and coverage across key research areas
- Work with colleagues to source, craft and share stories that demonstrate impact and inspire support
- Collaborate with colleagues to translate funded research into clear, engaging stories that show how science changes lives
- Work closely with the fundraising team to optimise digital communications
- Engage with and respond to the organisation's online community in a timely, supportive and professional manner
- Ensure consistent use of brand, tone and values in line with brand guidelines
- Track and analyse digital performance using tools such as Google Analytics and income reports, using insight to continuously improve effectiveness
- Report on how communications activity drives engagement, enquiries, donations and pledges
- Manage relationships with third-party agencies where required, including briefing, objectives and evaluation
- Coordinate corporate communications such as the annual review and impact report
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience within a communications role within a charity or similar organisation
- Demonstrable experience of leading on storytelling, narrative development or content creation that has driven engagement or fundraising outcomes, with the ability to identify the emotional heart of a story and shape it appropriately for different audiences and channels
- Experience planning and delivering social media content using a structured schedule
- Experience developing e-communications to build loyalty and engagement
- Experience managing website content
- Understanding of online community management and supporter engagement
- Confidence using analytics tools to measure and report on digital performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse audiences
- Emotional intelligence and sensitivity when engaging with people affected by medical conditions
- Understanding of how to use video and film across digital channels
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media channels (e.g. Instagram, Facebook) and e-marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, DotDigital)
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to help grow vital income through meaningful, long-term partnerships with businesses and corporate supporters.
This role plays a key part in delivering our fundraising strategy by connecting purpose-driven organisations with our mission to support children and families affected by parental mental illness. You will build and steward corporate relationships, develop partnership and sponsorship proposals, and represent Our Time Charity to external audiences.
Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll help secure funding that directly supports our KidsTime Workshops and wider programmes – enabling children to feel supported, understood and less alone.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in corporate fundraising, relationship management or partnerships, who enjoys building connections, telling compelling stories, and turning shared values into lasting impact.
To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


