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We are recruiting for three fixed-term User Research Officer roles for our Digital Team. Two 23-month contracts and one 12-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join The National Lottery Community Fund, and develop your skills as a User Research Officer within a multi-disciplinary team.
You’ll conduct user research to help us understand the needs of both the people who apply for our funding, and our colleagues who manage that funding. Your insights will inform the design of new systems and improvement of existing ones, ensuring that we make changes based on real user needs.
Working within our Digital Team, you’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with and learn from a thriving group of designers and researchers who love sharing knowledge and experience. We’ll offer you support to develop your research and design skills, and opportunities to take part in training and communities of practice.
You’ll need some practical experience of qualitative research methods, and of designing and running research. This could be from working in user research or user experience design. But we’d also welcome applications from people with similar experience from professional work, academic work, or study in fields like:
- human-computer interaction
- user-centred design
- psychology
- ethnography
- social research
The responsibilities of the job include:
- Designing and running user research to help us improve our existing digital services and design new ones.
- Recruiting participants for research.
- Analysing qualitative research data.
- Presenting findings to Digital team colleagues, and stakeholders from the wider organisation.
- Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team, and supporting colleagues’ design work by helping them understand what users need.
- Contributing to our user research and design community – taking part in team meetings and providing feedback on prototypes and other design work working in a collaborative and inclusive way.
Interview Details:
Interview Date: Virtual interview – 23rd or 24th February
Location: Hybrid working, anywhere in the UK. Choice of home or office working (offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Newtown). Some in person meetings, including quarterly away days across UK locations.
We’ll talk to you about where you are based and your working pattern if you get the job.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: Tuesday 27th January 2026, from 11am to 11:45am. To register or ask any questions please email us.
How to apply
Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. We'll use the following criteria to score your application – so you should show how you meet them in your supporting statement.
Essential Criteria:
- Passionate and knowledgeable about user-centred design, and digital ways of working.
- Experience of designing and running user research or other qualitative research studies, and a good understanding of when and how to use different research methods.
- Experience of analysing qualitative research, and turning it into clear insights that others can understand and use.
- Confident in explaining research findings to others, verbally or in writing.
- Good at collaborating, involving colleagues in research activities and contributing to shared planning.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of standing up for the needs and perspectives of users.
- A good understanding of inclusion and accessibility for digital services.
- Knowledge of agile working and the roles in a multidisciplinary digital team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
·To work as part of a team to provide emotional and practical support to women and children affected by violence and abuse through our Early Intervention hub and helpline service
Specific community language posts are also available for this role. Please indicate in the supporting evidence if you would be interested in the language post
- Providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
- Offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
- Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults
Benefits
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31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
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Up to 6% matched pension contribution
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Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
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Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March.
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating lasting impact through philanthropy? The University of Strathclyde is seeking a dynamic and experienced Donor Experience and Legacies Officer to lead stewardship and engagement for our major donors, scholarship supporters, and legacy pledgers.
This is a unique opportunity to shape donor journeys across multiple giving areas - from transformative scholarships and legacy gifts to major donations supporting research and teaching. You’ll work closely with inspiring students, academics, and colleagues across the University to deliver compelling donor communications, events, and impact reports that celebrate generosity and deepen engagement.
Brief Outline of Job:
To lead and deliver donor stewardship and engagement strategies for major gifts (donor gifts of £100k+), scholarships (UG and PG), and legacy giving. This includes creating compelling donor communications, managing cultivation events, and developing stewardship plans that support repeat giving and long-term relationships.
Major Gifts: Support the cultivation and stewardship of donors giving £100k–£1M+, including designing and delivering bespoke impact reports for major donors, organizing donor meetings, campus visits and events in collaboration with the Major Gifts team.
Scholarships: Support the development of and delivery of our scholarship fundraising strategy, including producing promotional materials and annual donor reports. Liaise with colleagues across the University to ensure effective scholarship delivery and reporting.
Legacy Giving: Lead the development of a new legacy stewardship strategy, including the introduction of a new giving circle for legacy pledgers, conducting face-to-face meetings with potential legacy donors and creating promotional content and opportunities.
Alumni Fund: Contributing to Giving Day and Alumni Fund Board activities. Support mass donor communications and stewardship initiatives.
Team Leadership: Line management of the Development Assistant and deputising for the Individual Giving Manager when required.
If you’re a creative communicator, strategic thinker, and relationship builder with a flair for storytelling and donor cultivation, we’d love to hear from you.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London-based or remote in the UK, as long as travel to the office in London for two consecutive days per month is feasible
Role: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday)
About us
Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.
The Communications team currently includes four people who work across the full breadth of Opportunity Green’s work, making sure our messages are communicated clearly to the right audiences at the right time. We are now looking for a Digital and SEO Manager to develop and deliver Opportunity Green’s digital and SEO strategy, ensuring our online presence effectively reaches, engages and inspires audiences.
What’s the role?
The Digital and SEO Manager will report to Opportunity Green’s Communications Director. By harnessing data-driven insights and optimising our digital platforms, the Digital and SEO Manager will strengthen our communications impact and support the organisation’s mission to fill the gaps that others miss on climate change. You will also support the Comms Director in managing the communications team and their team projects, including direct line management of a multimedia-focused team member.
This is a new role to OG and it comes at an exciting time, when we are about to launch our new website. You will play a pivotal part in helping our website content reach the right audiences, monitoring its performance and developing it even further.
Our Communications team supports all the workstreams and projects at Opportunity Green, spanning aviation, shipping, steel, agriculture, strategic litigation, climate justice, company coalitions, external partnerships and The SASHA Coalition, which is facilitated by OG and has a separate online presence. You will therefore need to be a great collaborator who is used to multitasking, a quick thinker and able to respond to situations as they arise. As the only employee dedicated to digital, you will be a strategic thinker who can shape our approach to emerging digital trends, while also being comfortable implementing the ideas you develop.
About the candidate
We are looking for a candidate with:
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A passion for using their digital skills and SEO knowledge to tackle climate change.
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Proven expertise in digital analysis and insights, with a strong track record of producing data-driven reports and actionable recommendations across a range of platforms.
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Demonstrated experience in SEO account management and web development project management.
Desirable skills and experience:
We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience.
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Genuine passion for using digital skills to tackle climate change and commitment to Opportunity Green's mission and values.
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Advanced knowledge of digital performance tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Power BI, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager and Mailchimp.
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Experience of running ad campaigns in Google Ads.
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Hands-on familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and CMS platforms including Wordpress and SquareSpace, and ability to integrate new features and functionality.
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Strategic and analytical thinker who is a natural problem solver.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Demonstrated experience of line management.
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Committed to collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning.
Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website, here.
We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.
We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, non-white people, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.
To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide.
What we offer
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
We take our team’s wellbeing and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
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A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.
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A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).
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A market-leading pension of 10%.
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A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support.
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Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.
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Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.
How to apply
To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.
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Photos
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Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’
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Age
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Email and/or phone number
We also reserve the right to withdraw your application from review if you use AI tools such as Chat GPT to complete the sift questions / write your CV.
Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application at this time.
The closing date for applications is 16TH February, 2026 at 9am GMT.
We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants (within the UK).
Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 2nd March. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this (w/c 9th March).
We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.
At Opportunity Green, we use Legal, economic and policy knowledge to tackle climate change.
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!
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton and Portsmouth with frequent visits and activity across both locations
Interviews: 25th of February
Would you love to be the friendly and welcoming face and voice of The King's Trust, selling our great work to young people and partners in the Southampton area?
Picture yourself planning and attending incredible showcase events with our partners and young people. These gatherings will be the stage where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of The Trust. Whether it's an internal team gathering or an external event, you will play a pivotal role in energising and engaging the people we aim to support. Your enthusiasm will be contagious!
You’ll be passionate about finding creative ways to engage with young people and get them excited about our programmes. You’ll quickly be able to craft a recruitment plan for the Southampton area, working across a field-based team, to be the ultimate people connector. You’ll know how to cultivate, spearhead, and nurture fantastic relationships with agencies and partner organisations that can refer eligible young people to The Trust.
Get ready to take centre stage in our mission! You'll ignite enthusiasm in our potential customers, showing them how we can turn their goals into reality. You'll achieve this by delivering sensational sessions and engaging in one-on-one interactions, all geared towards promoting The Trust's remarkable programmes that will thoroughly captivate young individuals and partners alike. We're talking about creating excitement and making dreams come true! Let's make sure our young people have a consistently amazing experience when they come on board our programmes. Keep them engaged by staying in touch and referring them to the right support whenever they need it.
And now for the serious stuff! You’ll help to keep our records squeaky clean by accurately documenting information about our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about ensuring each step of their journey aligns with our funding contracts and accurately reflects on our systems.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. So, we’d love it if you would be the voice for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity drive by crafting a local action plan that aligns with our big EDI goals.
Be ready for anything in addition to all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself donning different hats and stepping up whenever needed. Join us at The King's Trust, where every day is a chance to create a brighter future for our young superstars!
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s purpose is to prevent the abuse and neglect of children across the UK.
The Strategy and Knowledge (S&K) Directorate exists to help shape the world around us - and what the NSPCC does - so that it reflects what we have learned and can help keep children safe from abuse.
The Directorate is responsible for organisational strategy, developing and influencing public policy, championing an evidence-based approach in all our work, developing innovative services and managing our knowledge and information.
This role within our Policy and Public Affairs team will assist in delivering our influencing campaigns asking for public support to persuade government to change laws and policies to better protect children and young people. This exciting role will play a pivotal part supporting the team’s work so we are able to deliver large-scale, impactful campaigns in support of the NSPCC’s policy priorities and our organisational strategy.
Job purpose
This role will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of the NSPCC’s campaigns to mobilise the public behind our influencing goals and galvanise decision makers to act. The postholder will:
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Support the development of our influencing campaigns to inspire new and existing supporters to take action to keep children safe - including through research to inform the planning of campaigns and the creation and dissemination of impactful communications such as emails, social posts and supporter actions.
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Assist the Influencing Campaigns team to manage and develop the campaigns database so it can grow to build a strong, active network of supporters helping us influence change.
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Support the team’s work to ensure the insights and voices of children, young people and those with lived experience are embedded in the design and delivery of our influencing campaigns
Key relationships - Internal
- Influencing Campaigns Manager for England/UK (line manager)
- Other members of the Influencing Campaigns team across the UK
- Policy and Public Affairs team across the UK
- All Strategy and Knowledge teams
- Teams leading brand, marketing and income generation campaigns
- Media and social media teams
- Participation and Lived Experience Advocates teams
Key relationships - External
- NSPCC campaign supporters
- Individuals and representatives from agencies and suppliers on campaigning activity
- Contacts in corporate partnerships representing the NSPCC’s campaigning work
Main duties and responsibilities
Supporting the Influencing Campaigns team day-to-day
o Managing the campaigns inbox and responding to supporters
o Assisting the Influencing Campaigns team by attending meetings with stakeholders (across the NSPCC and beyond)
o Monitoring and evaluating campaigns activity at NSPCC
o Tracking and evaluating campaigns “best practice” in other organisations (to enable competitor analysis)
Development of NSPCC influencing campaigns
o Supporting background research for the development of influencing campaigns o Assisting with planning and designing content across owned, earned, and organic channels
o Helping Influencing Campaigns Managers across the UK with the development of campaign tactics and interventions
o Supporting the Influencing Campaigns Managers across the UK with the development of the campaigns network
Delivery and evaluation of NSPCC influencing campaigns
o Writing and designing campaigns content including social posts, emails and actions
o Support with planning, organising and delivering events
o Liaison with participation and lived experience teams to ensure the insights and voices of children and young people are embedded in our influencing campaign activity
o Issuing or publishing campaigns content
o Monitoring and evaluating the success of NSPCC campaigns o Reporting to stakeholders on campaign activity
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy & Knowledge Directorate
A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
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A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and
adults at risk.
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To comply with all relevant NSPCC safeguarding policies
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A commitment to applying NSPCC Values and Behaviours to all aspects of work
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To maintain an awareness of own and other’s health and safety and comply with
NSPCC’s Health and Safety procedures
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A sound understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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To comply with NSPCC Diversity and Equality policies and practices and work in a
manner which facilitates inclusion.
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To maintain and develop competence in the use of IT systems.
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To manage confidential and/or sensitive information in accordance with NSPCC
policies and Data Protection and GDPR regulations
Person specification
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Experience of supporting the successful delivery of influencing campaigns that have had an impact in changing laws and policies
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Good understanding of the political landscape and policy making processes across the UK
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Strong verbal and written communication skills including an ability to analyse, respond to and present complex information in clear, accurate and persuasive ways for a wide range of audiences
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise and plan own work and the work of others to deliver objectives on time
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Understanding of how to measure campaigning actions and optimise delivery of campaigns
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Demonstrable ability to establish, nurture and maintain effective relationships and collaborative work with a wide variety of colleagues and stakeholders
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Experience of working with children and young people and/or those with lived experience as part of the delivery of influencing campaigns
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Experience of working with media and social media teams to help create communications which support campaigning work
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Commitment to the NSPCC’s mission to prevent cruelty and stop child abuse and neglect.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
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!
Database and Operations Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). Part time considered, minimum 4 days per week
Job Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months contract to cover maternity leave
Salary: £26,000 pa
Pension: 7% non-contributory
Annual Leave: 28 days, plus bank holidays
Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
Job Description
To provide professional, efficient, and effective database management and administrative support to our team. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, supporting all departments through effective office coordination and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. The role is instrumental in maintaining a high-quality database, enabling accurate data capture and analysis that supports both fundraising and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management (Beacon CRM – Fundraising Database)
- Manage and maintain the CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date fundraising and programmes data entry. Accurately processing all incoming donations and pledges and ensuring others in the team correctly enter and maintain data.
- Develop overall data management structure of supporter records and processes. Develop and maintain information management structures in the CRM system to enable accurate and timely information and reporting.
- Adhere to data protection legislation ensuring the way we gather, record and use data is compliant with latest policies, working closely with the Data Protection Officer.
- Handle all enquiries received through the CRM system, providing timely and appropriate responses.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operation and optimal use of the CRM system.
- Generate reports and analytics from the CRM system to track and measure key metrics.
- Conduct regular data audits to identify and rectify any inconsistencies or errors in the CRM database.
- Training staff members on how to effectively use the CRM system.
- Customise and configure the CRM system to meet the specific needs of the organisation.
- Monitor and enhance data quality and integrity within the CRM system.
- Keep abreast of CRM system updates and new features to maximize its functionality.
Operations Administration
- Provide administrative support to the organisation.
- Managing enquiries received by the charity by post, email, and phone.
- Keep a tidy office environment.
- Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
- Manage and update filing systems, and other organisational documents.
- To be main day to day contact for our external IT support contractors and cleaning contractor.
- Assist with the coordination and organisation of meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and distribute internal communications and correspondences.
Finance Administration
- Provide administrative support to the Finance team ensuring a system is in place to regularly reconcile the fundraising and finance databases.
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily financial transactions.
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expenses.
- Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Provide support during financial audits and examinations
This job advert may close earlier than first advertised if enough suitable applications are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services.
THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.
ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation.
* Fully qualified accountant.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to run full month-end independently.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.
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We are recruiting a Challenge Events Fundraiser to grow PAPYRUS’ challenge event income by leading on allocated PAPYRUS own events, projects and campaigns and managing all third-party challenge events.
What you will do:
- Develop an events plan that will grow income using data from previous years to understand our supporters and build a creative and sustainable income plan for long term growth.
- Build and manage relationships with supporters across all communication channels and provide professional, relevant, timely and empathetic stewardship at all times.
- Raise awareness of PAPYRUS and its work by developing and delivering presentations and talks both online and face to face to supporters and facilitating necessary photo opportunities in line with GDPR for use if future promotional activity
- Manage costs and budgets for events, including forecasting, estimates and future year planning.
- Be proactive seeking out new initiatives and market trends in fundraising across the UK charitable sector.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of PAPYRUS challenge event fundraising assets, collateral, materials, and policies and procedures ensuring all content is on brand and to a high standard.
- Working with colleagues in Business Support Services to use the data collected across all donation platforms to analyse and inform required reports and update existing reporting mechanisms.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Previous experience of working in a fundraising role for a UK registered charity
- Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of third-party events
- Proven track record of successful relationship management with donors/ fundraisers
- Proven track record of working effectively in a team
- Experience in creating and monitoring budgets
- Experience using Raiser’s edge or a similar CRM database.
- Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from events fundraising including sponsorship, data protection, Gift Aid (incl GASDS) and Fundraising Codes of Practice and regulation
- Good knowledge of data selection, data analysis, insight and application of datasets for maximum success
- Understanding of events fundraising
- Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work some unsocial hours and travel to meetings / events as required across the UK
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £31,537 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Warrington; but will accept applications from across the UK to work remotely and travel to Warrington as and when required. Occasional travel across the UK will also be required for this role.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
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!
NEON is a not- for profit Organtision
Our Mission is to remove structural barriers within the arts and creative industries by creating equitable access to training, space, professional experience and paid work.
We centre children, young people and emerging creatives from underrepresented and underprivileged communities, ensuring talent is supported not only creatively, but economically and professionally.
We are seeking to expand our team capacity to deliver transformational growth across our creative programming. The Business Development Manager will transition NEON from project-based delivery to sustainable, recurring programmes while scaling our impact within the creative industries and local community.
Job Description
You will work closely with both our external cross-sector funders, clients and internal delivery partners and teams to provide a service that exceeds expectations by monitoring progress and continually adapting and improving effectiveness to meet changing needs
The postholder will:
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Expand income generation through studio hires, memberships, events, and trading
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Securing sponsorships, multi-year funding, and philanthropic donations
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Develop contracts and partnerships with schools, local authorities, and corporate entities
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Strengthening impact reporting and financial reporting and management
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Supporting the Founder and Artistic Director to build a resilient business model across our sites in Vauxhall from 2026.
Role Profile - Essential Experience and Skills
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5 years plus demonstrable experience of income generation and management, delivering on time and within budget
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Demonstrable experience of budget management - strong financial literacy, commercial awareness and analytical
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You enjoy working in an entrepreneurial and creative, start-up environment - understanding that this may mean doing what is needed to get the outcome, even if not within one’s own role
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You have resilience to change course and adapt priorities as needed by the business
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You are as comfortable working independently as you are as part of a team
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You enjoy working with a small team and contributing to the broader ambition of the whole organisation and being an ambassador for our work
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Willing to be based in our studio in Vauxhall
- Substantial experience of relationship building and collaborative partnership with people from all sectors and backgrounds - especially at senior management/executive level e.g. stakeholders, funders and delivery partners
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Demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance to meet objectives and delivery of targets
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas clearly, coherently and persuasively in the written format as well as verbally
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Ability to think, act and communicate strategically and creatively
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Ability to be self-servicing including proficient use of Microsoft IT and Google Suite package
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of the arts and creative industries, in a startup or with creative entrepreneurs is desirable though not essential. We would still like to hear from you if you have experience leading and delivering high-profile projects and are committed to making a difference.
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You are passionate about the arts and creative sectors, wanting to use your abilities to nurture the talents of others and increase diversity within these sectors
To remove structural barriers within the arts and creative industries by creating equitable access to training, space, and professional experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Property Lawyer
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Join the Canal & River Trust as a Property Lawyer. We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Property Lawyer to join our national Legal & Governance team; assisting the Trust’s Senior Property Lawyer with the handling and management of transactional contentious property matters across the Trust’s property portfolio.
Location & coverage
The position will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces on occasion for meetings. Main hubs include Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London.
This role follows a 37 hours Monday to Friday working pattern and will be home-based, with the allocation of a nearby Hub.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Property Lawyer and Principal Property Lawyer on complex transactions, whilst managing your own caseload of commercial property matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate leases, licences, agreements, transfers and associated legal documents for acquisitions, disposals and other transactions.
- Provide legal advice on day-to-day landlord and tenant issues, lease renewals, consents, title matters and statutory obligations.
- Assist with due diligence and title investigations for acquisitions, disposals, and projects.
- Manage instructions from internal stakeholders with a commercial, pragmatic approach.
- Help identify and mitigate legal risk in line with Trust policy and Charities Act obligations.
- Work in accordance with the property team support framework in delivery of legal advice to the wider Trust teams.
About you
We’re a complex organisation and our Legal & governance team work closely every day across the organisation in supporting our Estates, Property Investment, Utilities, Engineering and Regional Operations teams, in addition to liaising with a variety of external partners, stakeholders and advisors. The Property Lawyer will be working collaboratively in an experienced Legal team of qualified lawyers, claims manager, paralegals and legal PA.
The Trust’s legal team plays a vital role in protecting the Trust’s interests, across the whole range of our activities, to ensure regulatory compliance with charity, environmental, planning, heritage, health and safety (as well as the Trust’s unique historic waterways Acts of Parliament dating back over 200 years), providing advice and support drafting on contractual and property documentation, bringing and defending litigation (including judicial review) plus a full range of commercial, employment and boat licensing matters.
As our Property Lawyer you will be supporting the delivery of legal advice across the Trust’s broad property portfolio in connection with its commercial property transactions and related legal matters.
Skills & Qualifications
Our Values really matter to us. It is important for us that they also resonate with you and will be evident in the way you deliver your work, and work with stakeholders and colleagues alike.
- Qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years‘ commercial property experience gained in private practice or in-house.
- Sound working knowledge of property legislation and case law, including landlord & tenant.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines.
- Have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative and able to think creatively when solving problems.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and to participate effectively in meetings.
- To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practices that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
We offer a starting salary of £48,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.
Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.
Do you love supporting others to grow, succeed and deliver exceptional patient‑centred practice? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Halton Haven Hospice is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator, an inspiring clinician‑educator who will champion high‑quality learning, empower our staff and volunteers, and help us continue delivering exceptional hospice and end‑of‑life care.
About the Role
As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be at the heart of how we develop our people. You will play a key role in enhancing the clinical learning environment and promoting quality patient care through education, support and continuous professional development.
You’ll ensure our staff are confident, competent and compassionate — and you’ll help extend our reach by supporting external partners in the wider community.
- Develop and deliver innovative training programmes, competency study days and group/individual education sessions.
- Provide expert teaching on communication skills and other hospice training courses.
- Embed high standards of learning, development and assessment into daily clinical practice.
- Work alongside clinical teams to understand real world needs and support clinical practice.
- Support induction, preceptorship, and newly qualified colleagues.
- Help shape our annual training calendar for staff and volunteers.
- Generate reports and insights to guide future development plans.
- Support local nursing and care homes with palliative and end of life education
- Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective training service within the Education & Training budget.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about education and lifelong training
- Motivated to improve standards of care across hospice and community settings
- Confident at teaching diverse groups and using digital learning tools
- A collaborative clinician who enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
You’ll be part of a warm, compassionate organisation where your ideas, leadership and expertise will have a real and lasting impact on patient care, staff development and the wider community.
If you’re ready to inspire, educate, and elevate the future of hospice care then please welcome this rare and exciting opportunity!
Please apply by submitting a completed application form to our HR Department
Halton Haven Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer
All appointments are subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
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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!
Finance Director (Head of Finance & Central Services)
Do you want your financial leadership to make a real difference in your community?
At WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI), we help older and vulnerable people live safely and independently in their own homes. Every decision you make as our Finance Director directly supports this mission, ensuring our organisation is financially resilient, well-governed, and ready to grow.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior leader for finance, governance, and central services, including HR, IT, GDPR, and facilities. You’ll provide strategic financial oversight, shape organisational planning, strengthen risk management, and support the leadership team in delivering our ambitious vision.
This is a role for a strategic, values-driven professional who combines commercial and financial expertise with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to social impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to drive organisational sustainability.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Oversee central services to support operational excellence across the organisation.
- Provide insight and advice to the CEO and Board for effective strategic decision-making.
- Support organisational growth and development, including new business opportunities.
Who we’re looking for
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS qualified with senior leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading diverse teams and translating strategy into practical plans.
- Strong financial literacy, business acumen, and experience in service-focused organisations.
- A values-led leader who inspires, empowers, and role-models progressive ways of working.
Why join us
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people
- Collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment
- Competitive salary (£60,000), generous benefits, and development opportunities
WECHI offers a rare opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a mission-driven organisation with heart, ensuring older and vulnerable people can continue living independently, safely, and with dignity.
Additional information
- The full job description is attached below for your reference.
- To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role.
- Application deadline: 20/02/2026 at 5pm
- Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidates, so early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Global Events Manager (Fundraising), to develop and lead a Global Events Strategy for all fundraising-related events including Philanthropy, Mid-Level and Legacy, as well as involvement in wider organisational events, to engage and inspire mid-level and major donors and funders.
This role focuses on high-value donor engagement, rather than mass participation fundraising. You will lead events such as major gift donor receptions, mid-level donor gatherings, legacy supporter events, and occasional internal team away days.
This is a Surrey based Hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A passionate charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive, with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.
The Role
Event Strategy, Planning & Execution Take primary responsibility for coordinating and delivering innovative fundraising events, including in-person and virtual events, that engage and inspire mid-level and major donors globally.
Donor Stewardship Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with mid-level and major donors, providing exceptional stewardship and personalised communication to increase giving through events.
Fundraising Strategy Develop creative event-based fundraising strategies to engage new donors and retain existing ones.
Collaboration Work closely with the Global Fundraising and Communications teams to develop compelling event content and donor engagement strategies.
The Candidate
Proven track record in planning, coordinating, and delivering successful fundraising events, both virtual and in person, with a focus on donor engagement.
Experience in managing mid and major donor portfolios, including cultivation, stewardship, and soliciting gifts.
Experience in managing high-value events, such as gala dinners, donor receptions, and exclusive donor webinars.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to create compelling content for event materials and donor communications.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
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