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Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has a long and proud history. Through our teaching, research and civic engagement, we are helping to shape and deliver the future prosperity of our region and far beyond. 

Leading the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team, the Director will drive the design and implementation of the University’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, launching it at the culmination of our centenary celebrations in summer 2028. Building on progress made to date, the Director will leverage the centenary to elevate the roles of philanthropy and alumni engagement in support of the University’s future ambitions. 

Person specification: 
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropy, preferably within higher education, including fundraising best practice
- Extensive knowledge of alumni engagement and its role in building connections and supporting wider institutional priorities
- Demonstrable track record of building relationships and working with prospects to secure gifts at the six-figure level and above
- Experience of leading philanthropic campaigns and exceeding fundraising targets
- Experience of leading and managing teams carrying out philanthropic and/or engagement activities 
- Experience of strategic and data-driven operational planning and performance management

Dixon Walter is leading the candidate search on behalf of the University. For more information and details of how to apply by 15 February, please see the candidate brief.

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JOB TITLE: SEND Engagement and Participation Officer
LOCATION: Slough
HOST ORGANISATION: Together As One
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager – Together As One

Purpose of the Role:
To work across Slough to develop and embed processes that enable the participation of children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in decision-making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation.

This role involves empowering CYP with SEND to make a difference, helping them develop their skills, abilities, and confidence to contribute positively to outcomes for other children and young people. The postholder will work collaboratively with partners across education, health, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure best practice in participation, and that SEND CYP have a strong voice in shaping local services.

This is a specialist role requiring a senior participation officer with knowledge of reasonable adjustments, safeguarding, service design, and co-production, as well as experience of working with CYP with SEND. Creative, enthusiastic candidates with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

The post links directly to Slough’s SEND improvement outcomes, particularly empowering CYP with SEND to influence local policy, service design, and review services to better meet their needs.

Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation or lead a short activity with a small group of young people with SEND as part of the interview process. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday 11th February.

Key Tasks

1. Work collaboratively with relevant partners (education, health, social care, voluntary sector, parents/carers) to promote an ethos of inclusive participation.

2. Build and coordinate a network of participation and co-production across Slough to enable CYP with SEND to give their views and contribute meaningfully to service development.

3. Co-produce a range of additional participation opportunities with CYP and partners to ensure their input informs services, policy, and decision-making.

4. Apply a range of participation and engagement methodologies, including face-to-face, digital, and social media, to engage CYP with SEND.

5. Identify and support CYP with SEND to participate, providing appropriate mechanisms and support for diverse communication needs.

6. Collaborate with other ‘Youth Voice’ workers and youth participation initiatives to share best practice and develop training/resources for authentic inclusion.

7. Act as an advocate for SEND CYP’s rights to be heard in decision-making, recruitment, training, and policy development.

8. Promote accessibility and inclusivity, championing diversity across age, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, socio-economic status, and disability.

9. Promote understanding of inclusive participation practices, challenging under-representation and unconscious bias.

10. Establish processes to report findings strategically and via diverse communication channels.

11. Engage in regional or national youth participation projects as required.

12. Demonstrate understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equality in all aspects of work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

(assessed at application and interview stage)

• Strong understanding of the needs of CYP with SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs, demonstrated through professional experience in a variety of settings.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, different communication needs, including non-verbal communication and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and the ability to make reasonable adjustments to enable meaningful participation.

• Ability to plan, design, and deliver fun, creative, and inclusive sessions for CYP with SEND that actively engage participants, build confidence and skills, and meet pre-identified objectives.

• Direct experience supporting CYP to engage in social action, youth forums, consultations, campaigns, or other participation initiatives.

• Confidence in applying a range of engagement techniques for both face-to-face and digital settings, including creative use of social media to reach CYP with SEND.

• Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with CYP, parents, and carers.

• Ability to inspire and build positive relationships with CYP, recognising potential barriers and difficulties they may face in participation.

• Positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion, with experience of embedding equality of opportunity into daily practice.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks relating to CYP and participation (e.g., Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, UNCRC, Children Act 1989, safeguarding procedures).

• Experience of producing engaging reports and communications for different audiences, including CYP, parents/carers, commissioners, and partner organisations.

• Flexible and able to manage priorities across a fast-moving workload, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role and availability to work evenings and occasionally weekends.

Desirable Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

(assessed at application and interview stage)

• Knowledge of the role of key services (education, health, and social care) in the lives of CYP with SEND.

• Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects or events with/for CYP, on time and within budget.

• Experience of empowering young people to develop their own projects and articulate their views to decision-makers.

• Experience in planning and facilitating engaging training or group work with young people and/or professionals.

• Experience in service user evaluation programmes or youth consultation initiatives.

• Knowledge of relevant social media channels and creative methods for engaging CYP with SEND.

• Experience of innovative methods to promote participation and co-production with CYP, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

• Qualifications or experience relating to youth engagement, youth work, social work, teaching, volunteering, or similar professional settings.

• Professional qualification in Youth Work, or working towards one.

Reasonable Adjustments and Accessibility

Together As One is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

If you require any support or adjustments, such as accessible formats, additional time, alternative ways to complete assessments, or assistance at the interview, please contact Rob Deeks (details below). We will work with you to ensure the process is accessible and allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience fully.

ommunity Fundraiser

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)Contract type: 

Permanent subject to a probationary period

Salary: NJC SCP 23 to 25 (£34,434 to £36,363)

Based: Home working, with regular travel across Greater Manchester and to our offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Wakefield and Coventry.

BHA is a leading health and social care charity that works to challenge health inequalities and support individuals, families and communities to improve their health and well-being. We offer a range of unique services delivered at local, regional and national level in the areas of health promotion, community health education and engaging and involving communities in health and social care decision making.

The Community Fundraiser role is responsible for establishing and developing community fundraising systems and activities. This is BHA's first dedicated fundraising position, offering a unique opportunity to build sustainable income streams whilst building trusted relationships with Ethnic Minorities communities in and around Manchester, and others interested in supporting our cause.   You will plan and deliver culturally appropriate fundraising events, develop digital fundraising campaigns, establish donor databases and create fundraising systems that align with our values and mission. The successful applicant should bring proven experience in community fundraising with our target audience.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate success in generating income through community engagement, has experience planning and delivering fundraising events, and understands the principles of community-centric fundraising.You will be comfortable establishing systems and processes as needed, working independently whilst collaborating across teams. Cultural competency and sensitivity when working with diverse communities is essential, along with the ability to build trust and rapport with different community groups. Strong communication skills, attention to detail regarding compliance and data protection, and creative problem-solving abilities will be crucial to your success in this role.The post holder will have the following essential criteria:

• Experience in successfully generating income through community fundraising activities
• Demonstrable experience working and building relationships with marginalised communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and/or Ethnic Minorities communities
• Experience planning and delivering fundraising events
• Experience establishing or developing fundraising systems and processes
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in fundraising within diverse communities
• Prepared to abide by the values and ethos of BHA For Equality
• Prepared to regularly work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends for community events
• Must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship. We carry out right to work checks fairly and without discrimination.

Benefits of working with BHA

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistant programme (includes income protection)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Flexible working

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Aydin Djemal to arrange an informal telephone discussion.You can apply by completing the Application Form on our website and submitting it in line with the instructions provided.Your application MUST DETAIL how you meet the points asked for in the person specification. CVs will not be accepted, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

Appointment is subject to a Basic DBS check. We only request information we’re legally entitled to and assess it in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and DBS filtering rule.

The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March 2026

Reasonable adjustment: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We welcome applications that represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  As a disability confident employer, we actively seek to remove any barriers. Therefore, if you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please email us.

Are you passionate about inspiring generosity and driving meaningful change across communities?
Do you have the strategic mindset and fundraising expertise to help shape a more generous, hopeful future?

We’re looking for a Head of Generosity and Giving to lead our strategy for income generation, generosity culture, and parish engagement across the Diocese of Bristol.

In this role, you will:

✨ Lead a bold Generosity & Giving strategy
✨Deliver major fundraising campaigns and events
✨Develop our new Legacy & In‑Memorial Giving Programme
✨Build trusted relationships with parishes, partners, funders and supporters
✨ Use data, insight and storytelling to drive growth
✨Lead and inspire a small, dynamic team

You’ll be joining us at an exciting moment as we prepare to strengthen our culture of generosity rooted in openness, creativity, bravery and community.

What we offer

✔ Flexible working
✔ 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
✔ Pension, life assurance & sick pay
✔ Values‑led, supportive team culture

Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interviews: 2 March 2026

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation. We believe diversity helps us flourish, and we warmly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Youth Delivery Mentoring Officer

We are looking for a skilled, committed, and passionate individual with experience within the youth work sector (this could be in a voluntary capacity). Whilst developing our focus around youth engagement and early intervention techniques, we recognise the importance of having individuals who really want to make a difference in the lives of young people. The successful applicant will understand our values, ethos and principles as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to and deliver meaningful and effective youth work. 

Main Purpose of this Role

This is an exciting role at Reaching Higher and demonstrates our uncompromising commitment to playing our part to positive impact the lives of young people and their families. This role has been designed to lead on the delivery of our work and play a central role in creating meaningful experiences for young people via school and community-based youth projects.The purpose of this role is help ensure high-quality support for young people across our various programmes, in line with our mentoring ethos, helping to build an even stronger rapport with those we currently serve and improving accessibility for new young people being referred to us. 

About Reaching Higher 

Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with almost 2000 young people aged 10 - 18 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a Christian ethos.We place particular emphasis on providing mentoring support to young people and facilitating their development as leaders. We have established strong links with key local, London and UK-wide organisations and our approach leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches. 

The SMCA, a small charity, runs a successful  community Hub.  We have a small staff team who deliver a range of exciting activities, events and projects.  We work hard to ensure that there is something on offer for everyone in the community and are constantly developing new and exciting programmes.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us.  Experience in community development, working with children and young people or seniors is welcomed, but most importantly is willingness to get involved, confidence to lead on some activities and projects, flexibility - our days are often full of unforseen tasks/actions that need to be carried out.

You need to be a great communicator and really enjoy working with people.

If this post interests you then please get in touch.

• Managing the appeals donation process, including opening post, batching cheques, recording donations on CRM, banking and acknowledgements
• Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, responding in a warm, friendly and professional manner
• Supporting Individual Giving activities, including drafting copy, proofreading artwork, checking data and contributing to digital fundraising
• Leading on the thanking process, including drafting content and setting up mail merges for appeal thank-you letters
• Working closely with colleagues across the organisation during key fundraising periods
• Liaising with suppliers and managing equipment used for in-house donation processing
• Supporting ad hoc projects such as due diligence tasks, legacy and in-mem acknowledgements, and data reporting
• Being flexible to support fundraising events (e.g. London Marathon)

• Experience using CRM and income processing systems within a charity environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, collaborative team
• A commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• A genuine belief in the mission, values and impact of the organisation 

The Operations Director is a  senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, helping turn vision and strategy into effective day-to-day delivery. A highly relational role, combining strong operational leadership with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people. The person we are looking for will lead across people, finance, systems, buildings and operations helping the church respond to the Holy Spirit and deliver our mission well.

A place to drive change
 
Location: Bradford, Hybrid (2–3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings/training)
Salary: circa £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week, Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
 
Thousands of families across the country rely on us for safe, affordable and sustainable homes. As we continue to modernise our services and evolve how we work, our technology foundations have never been more important.
 
It’s this belief – that everyone deserves a place to call home – that drives everything we do. Together, we’re finding new ways to innovate for our customers, strengthen the way we operate, and create a thriving workplace that supports everyone.
 
If you're looking for a role where you can lead meaningful change, bring big ideas, and shape the future of our digital operations, this is the place to be.

About the role

Lead, transform, and protect our digital future.
 
We’re searching for a Head of IT Operations & Service Delivery who can seamlessly combine deep technical expertise with strong strategic leadership. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the technology our colleagues and customers depend on is available, secure, resilient and cost-effective—while leading two pivotal functions: Service Operations and Technical Operations.
 
This role suits someone who thrives in complexity, owns outcomes, and embraces the challenge of stabilising today while architecting tomorrow. Whether you’re resolving a critical incident, strengthening our cyber posture, or driving our cloud migration roadmap, your impact will be felt across the organisation.

Salary

The spot salary for this role is £77,405 per annum for candidates who fully meet the requirements.
If you’re still building some of your skills or experience, you may start at 5% or 10% below spot, with clear progression opportunities and structured support.

About you

•     Proven experience leading IT Operations in complex, multi-system environments.
•     Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat detection, incident response and operational cyber maturity.
•     Experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and hybrid cloud strategies.
•     Technical depth across infrastructure, networking and enterprise systems.
•     Experience maturing and enforcing release management frameworks aligned to ITIL best practice.
•     Strong understanding of infrastructure and application dependencies during releases and changes.
•     Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills at senior levels.
•     A proactive, forward-thinking approach to risk, service improvement and operational excellence.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. You’ll have the chance to expand your skills, shape your career and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What you’ll receive:

•     28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and the option to buy more.
•     Health & wellbeing support including a cash health plan, online GP, Health MOTs, gym discounts and a volunteering day.
•     Financial benefits including car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes and exclusive discounts.
•     Future security with both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
•     Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave and flexible working.
•     Career development through management and leadership training, apprenticeships and more.

This is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a real difference, be valued and grow your career.

We’re committed to inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.
 
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know—we’ll make it happen.
 
Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Accent does not hold a sponsorship licence.
 
If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference—to society, to our organisation and to your future—apply now.
 
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our PSL and do not accept speculative approaches.
 
You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Operations, IT Operations Manager, Service Delivery Lead, ITIL, Azure Operations, Cloud Migration, Service Management, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking, Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, P1 Incident Management, Platform Operations, IT Service Desk, Technical Operations, etc.
 
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Learning and Development Officer (Aligned to Wales Synod Cymru and West Midlands)

Welsh speaking

Salary: £43,287.00 per annum

Location: Home based but within commutable distance to Wales Synod Cymru District and West Midlands District.

Hours: 35 hours per week 

This role is part of the Connexional Team Learning Network, supporting, encouraging, and equipping the Church to live out ‘Our Calling’ through worship, mission, evangelism and discipleship. The Learning Network primarily works with lay and ordained leaders, helping them equip others.

This post contributes to Connexional-wide learning and development initiatives, and is specifically aligned with the Wales Synod Cymru District as the Welsh speaking Learning and Development Officer (LDO) and the new West Midlands District following the merger of the current Birmingham District and the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District on 1st September 2025. Wales Synod Cymru is a bilingual District of 16 circuits, including the Welsh language Cymru Circuit which covers the whole of Wales, and the West Midlands District has 20 circuits across Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the Black Country, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Both districts are diverse in terms of population groupings and serve communities in rural, market towns, suburbs and city centre settings.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

The person best suited for this Learning & Development Officer role will be:

A Passionate and Committed Christian:

• Deeply engaged in their faith and motivated to help churches grow in discipleship, worship, mission and evangelism.
• A member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (or an equivalent organisation).
• Committed to the values of inclusivity, justice, evangelism, and church growth.

A Skilled Educator and Facilitator

• Experienced in learning and development, with transferable skills to a church setting.
• Confident in designing, delivering and evaluating training, both and online and onsite.
• Able to engage adult learners effectively, making theological concepts accessible, and equipping people for vocations within the life of the church.
• A strong theological thinker, able to guide and develop conversations to enable A Methodist Way of Life.

A Strong Communicator and Relationship-Builder

• Able to connect with and inspire people across the church to enable them to serve in their varied communities.
• Skilled in facilitating discussions on vision, mission and growth planning.
• Comfortable using digital tools and online platforms for training and communication.
• Adept at working across cultural and theological contexts, bringing sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proactive in identifying learning and development needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
• A fluent Welsh speaker with strong oral and written communication skills in both Welsh and English

A Collaborative Leader

• Capable of working with diverse teams, including ordained and lay church leaders.
• Skilled in planning, organising, and evaluating learning and development initiatives.
• Proactive in identifying training needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
• Open to collaborating across Methodist districts and the wider church network.

A Flexible and Self-Motivated Professional

• Comfortable with travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
• Based in the either Wales or the West Midlands, with the ability to travel across both districts as required.
• Organised and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Creative and adaptable in responding to the changing needs of churches and communities

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.  Please note that this is a post which includes Welsh language work for which the ability to speak and write in Welsh to a high standard is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to either District and will be expected to travel extensively across both Districts and beyond for work purposes.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 2 February 2026 @ 9am

Interviews to take place on:

Tuesday 10th February 2026:   First stage telephone interviews, conducted in Welsh, between 1 and 4pm.

Thursday 19th February 2026: Second stage interviews conducted in English and Welsh in Shrewsbury.

The rest of the recruitment process will be conducted in English.

N.B. 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.

Mslexia, the UK’s best-loved writing magazine for women, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into an exciting new phase of growth and impact.

Founded in 1999, Mslexia is a national publishing and outreach charity dedicated to addressing gender inequality in literature. We support over 50,000 women writers through our magazine, books, competitions, courses, events and online community. Financially independent for more than 20 years, we now want to build on our success, strengthen our sustainability and extend our reach.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected, values-driven organisation with a strong brand, loyal audience and passionate team.

About the role

As CEO, you will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Mslexia, working closely with the Board of Trustees and leading a team of talented staff.

You will be responsible for:

• Setting and delivering organisational strategy with the Board.
• Leading and supporting the staff team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Overseeing financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability.
• Developing and diversifying income streams, including commercial activity, partnerships and fundraising.
• Acting as the public face of Mslexia, championing its mission locally, regionally and nationally.
• Strengthening governance, systems, policies and risk management.
• Building partnerships and promoting the Mslexia brand and influence.

We are looking for an inspiring, values-driven leader with the vision, credibility and skills to lead a purpose-led organisation.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in the charity, public, commercial or related sector.
• Strong financial literacy and experience managing multiple income streams.
• A track record of leading and motivating teams.
• Experience working with a Board or similar governance structure.
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn vision into action.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Experience in the arts, culture or creative industries.
• Experience of hybrid earned / grant-funded income models.
• Events or publishing-related experience.

Why join Mslexia?

• Lead a nationally respected charity with a clear social mission.
• Work with a skilled, passionate and supportive team.
• Shape the future of women’s writing and gender equality in literature.
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• City-centre Newcastle location.

How to apply

Mslexia is working with Jobs with Purpose to recruit to this role. You can access a detailed candidate pack below, including a job description and person specification.

To apply, please forward a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum three sides) explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and any other information relevant to the role to David Robinson at Jobs with Purpose.

For a confidential discussion about the role, email David with your availability and brief details regarding your experience and interest in the position.

Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026

Mslexia is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing charity on a fantastic Interim Direct Marketing Officer role. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage impactful campaigns, supporting the organisation’s mission to connect with supporters, foster engagement, and maximise fundraising outcomes through innovative direct marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver both online and offline direct marketing campaigns, from planning to evaluation, ensuring they meet targets for income and engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop compelling creative content and ensure timely execution.
• Support the analysis of campaign performance, producing regular reports to guide strategy adjustments and optimise results.
• Maintain compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, GDPR, and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the development of long-term direct marketing strategies for key supporter segments.
• Oversee relationships with external suppliers and agencies, including briefing, monitoring performance, and managing budgets.
• Work with the External Affairs team to incorporate messaging that aligns with wider promotional activities.
• Assist in copywriting, proof-reading, and ensuring all communications uphold the organisation’s visual and media standards.
• Support the organisation’s service initiatives and uphold their values in all activities.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable success in managing diverse direct marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with digital marketing tools and analysing campaign metrics.
• Ability to manage external suppliers and budgets competently.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and best practice standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online reporting tools.
• A proactive, organised approach with keen attention to detail and a customer-focused attitude.
• Resilient in handling sensitive information with empathy and discretion.
• Ability to work well within a team and contribute positively to organisational goals.

What’s on Offer

• Day rate: £126.48 daily rate + £20.98 daily holiday pay (£147.47 total PAYE)
• Hybrid working, London or Surrey (2 days a week)
• Short-term contract 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are 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.

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Contract: Permanent, Full time (salary up to £87,500 (incl London allowance))

Working pattern: 2-3days onsite

MLC are partnering with a reputable, large UK university to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a critical role within its senior finance leadership team.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role will lead the organisation’s FP&A function, providing high-quality financial insight, strategic analysis, and decision support at executive, senior management, and governance levels. The postholder will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and embedding robust planning and analytical capability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A function to deliver high-quality budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and capital investment analysis
• Provide strategic financial insight and decision support to executive leadership and governance forums
• Develop and oversee management reporting, performance analysis, and key financial and non-financial KPIs
• Support the development of organisational financial strategy, funding plans, and investment priorities
• Oversee business and investment case development, including financial appraisal and scenario modelling
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, embedding a business-partnering approach across the organisation
• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing FP&A team
• Drive the evolution of FP&A systems, tools, and digital decision-support capabilities
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements

Key skillset:

• Degree-educated with a recognised CCAB qualification
• Significant senior-level FP&A experience within a complex organisation, with a strong background in the public sector and exposure to a university setting considered highly beneficial
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
• Proven experience of influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in large, regulated or multi-stakeholder environments highly advantageous

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact, shaping and modernising the FP&A function at scale within a complex organisation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package reflecting the scope and influence of the position.

Please note: Applications are under constant review, and the role may be filled by prior to this ad closing. Please reach out to Briar or Annabelle from MLC Partners to confidentially discuss your search.

Sutton (with one day a week working from home)

About Us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop lifesaving treatments used across the UK and around the world. From funding state of the art equipment and groundbreaking research to creating the very best patient environments, we never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We’ve completed our largest capital appeal to date—£70m for the Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton—and are now delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, targeting at least £215m over five years to support transformational projects, including a major development in Chelsea. 

The Role – What you’ll be doing 

As our Product Assistant (Mass Participation events), you’ll help deliver an exceptional supporter experience across our Charity owned mass participation events —playing a hands-on role in supporter care as well as supporting with logistics and day-to-day tasks required for event delivery. 

You will: 

• Be a first point of contact for product enquiries: managing shared inboxes, answering calls and providing friendly, timely supporter care. 

• Provide excellent stewardship to all supporters. Including acknowledging donations and maintaining the Charity database in line with Charity policies and procedures.

• Support the Products team with planning and delivering mass participation events across the portfolio of both in-person and virtual events.

• Help deliver our flagship event, The Banham Marsden March, including pre-event logistics and on the day support.

• Work with fulfilment agencies to ensure fundraising materials reach supporters in a timely manner.

• Keep events information updated across our website and in-hospital displays.

What we’re looking for 

You’re an enthusiastic, proactive team player with: 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 

• The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines 

• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the team as needed 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with customer databases is desirable) 

• Commitment to providing outstanding supporter care and working in a supporter-focused environment 

Previous experience in customer or supporter service, office administration, or the charity sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided. 

Why join us? 

We’re a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer: 

• 27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays 

• Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service) 

• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay 

• Life insurance and employee assistance programme 

• Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week) 

• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more 

• Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links 

Inclusion Matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

How to apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.