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Job Title: Church Engagement and Events Officer 

Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager 

Salary: £29,706 – £31,908 

Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB 
 

Hours of work: Full time – 35 hours per week (Minimum two days per week in the London office). Occasional weekend and evening work with time off in lieu. The post involves up to 20% travel within Britain and Ireland.Permanent contract. 

The package also includes 

• 8% employer contribution to a pension 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week 

• Season Ticket Loan 

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job 

Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager, this role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. The Church Engagement and Events Officer will play a key role in building relationships with churches, supporters and volunteers across Britain, Ireland and Europe, helping them engage more deeply with USPG's vision and mission. 

You will lead the planning and delivery of USPG's events programme, including the USPG Conference, Founder's Day, In Conversation Dinners and the annual Carol Service, as well as supporting the organisation's presence at festivals, synods and other national events. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create inspiring and engaging experiences that raise awareness of USPG's global mission. 

As the first point of contact for many church supporters, you will provide excellent stewardship, support and resources that inspire churches and communities to engage through prayer, giving and action. You will also contribute to the development of USPG's church engagement activity, helping to strengthen supporter relationships and increase engagement across the church year. 

About You  

You are a confident and proactive relationship builder with experience in planning events and working with churches, supporters, volunteers or Christian organisations. You are passionate about helping people engage with mission, justice and the global Church. 

An organised and effective communicator, you can manage multiple projects and events, build strong stakeholder relationships and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. You are comfortable engaging with clergy, church leaders, volunteers and supporters, and are motivated by USPG's mission and Christian ethos. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in church engagement, events and supporter relations within a respected international mission agency. If you have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to help churches connect with God's mission around the world, we'd love to hear from you. 

How to apply 

Please download and complete the attached application form and email it to HR as indicated on the document.

If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha Bourne, HR Manager. 

Please not that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this post, so you must have right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

Provisional Interview Date: 4th November 2026 (although we may hold interviews on October 14th, depending on the volume of suitable applications received)

Keeping Young People Safe

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.

As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.

You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.

You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.

It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
• A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
• Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
• Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
• Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
• Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
• Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
• Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
• Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
• Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.

A few practical things

• This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
• You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
• Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 October 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or any other need that requires adjustments, please let us know. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - whether that’s providing application materials in a different format, arranging wheelchair access, offering extra time for assessments, or any other support you may need.

You can contact us directly to request a reasonable adjustment.  Contact details are available when you apply for role. All requests will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!

About Degrees 

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of the Global South to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM) geoengineering, a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that the Global South should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade, and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

Role

The Events Officer will coordinate and support the planning and delivery of Degrees’ international events, including workshops bringing together Degrees-funded researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders, and the biennial Degrees Global Forum. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Events Officer will help ensure high-quality events that strengthen collaboration, showcase research outcomes, facilitate engagement with policymakers and advance Degrees’ mission to build capacity in the Global South to engage equitably in SRM deliberations.

The Events Officer will also provide general administrative support to the Policy Engagement team.

This role is ideal for a highly organised individual who enjoys coordinating complex logistics, managing multiple priorities, improving processes and ensuring that events run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

The Events Officer works under the supervision of the Events & Projects Manager, while supporting the Policy Engagement team in cooperation with the Policy Engagement Director. Responsibilities will include:

Events

• Arrange travel, lodging and other travel logistics for, funded scientists, policymakers, and other external participants;
• Maintain event budgets and expenditure records, working with the Events & Projects Manager and Operations and Finance team to monitor expenditure against budget;
• Arrange meeting facilities;
• Facilitate requests for visas and other travel authorisations;
• Serve as a point of contact for external event participants’ queries about travel and events;
• Assist Degrees staff with travel questions;
• Ensure proper distribution of participant documents in a timely manner;
• Maintain accurate event plans, timelines, trackers, action logs and participant records, and proactively follow up outstanding actions;
• Coordinate communications and follow-up actions between the Events & Projects Manager and other Degrees teams;
• Support supplier management and contracting processes as directed by the Events & Projects Manager;
• Support the development and maintenance of appropriate event risk assessments;
• Support post-event close-out, including participant feedback, reconciliation of records and expenditure, documentation and lessons learned.

Degrees Global Forum

• Support the Events & Projects Manager and the Conference Manager in the planning and delivery of the Degrees Global Forum;
• Coordinate participant registration processes and attendee records;
• Support abstract, poster and session submission processes;
• Support coordination with the venue, destination management company and other event suppliers, including maintaining schedules, requirements and action logs;
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for funded participants.

Support of policy engagement team

• Maintain the list of external policy engagement contacts.
• Draft general and formal correspondence; reviewing and formatting documents and slides according to style;
• Organise and maintain the policy engagement team’s shared mailbox and filing system;
• Schedule staff and other meetings;
• Support the administration and maintenance of Policy Engagement team processes, including agreed monitoring, evaluation and learning systems;

Key relationships

• Events & Projects Manager (line manager)
• Policy Engagement team, especially its Director
• Conference Manager
• Programmes team
• Fundraising Manager
• Operations and Finance team
• external venues, travel providers, and other suppliers

Qualifications

Essential

• At least two years’ relevant experience in administration, project coordination, events, or a similar role;
• Experience supporting the delivery of events, workshops, conferences, or similar activities, including coordinating travel and other logistics;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an additional three years of relevant professional experience;
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and work effectively under pressure;
• Strong attention to detail and a professional, responsible approach to work;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic, remote environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds;
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook, and confidence learning new digital tools;
• Experience maintaining financial records, monitoring or reconciling budgets, and working with spreadsheets;
• Experience using CRM systems, project management tools or similar databases;
• Ability to travel internationally when required, including to attend the biennial Degrees Global Forum; and
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Desirable

• Experience supporting international conferences, academic events, or other complex multi-day events;
• Experience with event registration or conference management systems;
• Experience using travel management platforms and supporting visa or travel-authorisation processes;
• Experience developing or maintaining standard operating processes;
• Knowledge of project management methodologies;
• Advanced digital skills, such as specialised spreadsheet functions, database administration or online form and workflow tools;
• Experience working in the charity, international development, research, non-governmental or intergovernmental sectors;
• One or more additional languages; and
• An interest in climate change, international development or international research collaboration.

Benefits of working at Degrees

• You will join a growing and dynamic charity operating at the intersection of climate change and global development.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a potentially high-impact issue by helping shape global conversations on climate science, empowering researchers in the Global South, and collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.
• The role is fully remote, allowing you to live anywhere within the United Kingdom. The charity has no central office and offers each employee up to £250 per month (including VAT) to cover co-working space costs. The team meets face-to-face at quarterly ‘awaydays’ in the UK, which are organised and paid for by the charity.
• Degrees provides an 8% employer pension contribution with no required employee contribution, which is generous by the standards of the UK third sector.
• The role includes opportunities for international travel.
• You will receive 25 days of annual leave per year, in addition to UK public holidays. If the charity closes between Christmas and New Year, you may also receive up to three extra days of leave.
• Personal development budget of £1,000 per year.

Service Manager

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. 

Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Brighton  (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Please note that this service has no step free access.

Salary: £38,300

Shift Pattern: Permanent 37.5 hours per week contract, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per resident and service requirements, this includes forming part of our out of hours on call rota for managers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Service Manager to lead our women's service based in Brighton. In this role you will support your team to deliver person centred care and support to residents whom reside within our refuge accommodation which includes women and children surviving domestic abuse many of whom are living with trauma. We are looking for someone who really cares about the rights of women and their children to join our Brighton service. You will be a natural leader, able to support a team with your knowledge and experience to provide the best support to the residents, through empowerment and upskilling. 

The service provides a much needed safe space and support for women to feel empowered in their healing journey and to feel secure in their independence, strength and skill. The successful candidate will support in leading the service and will develop their team which consists of support mentors and children and family workers. We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will support us continue to work in a trauma informed way, and create a psychologically informed environment, which supports us in creating a safe, respectful, and responsive environment which puts our people and communities at the forefront. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development
• Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing of the team through regular check-ins, training, meetings, and supervisions.
• Support with day to day tasks within the service, supporting the team to deliver the best possible outcomes with their residents.
• Lead the day to day operational delivery of the service.
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.
• Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting. 
• Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
• Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms. 

About You

We're seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives, and helping to create safer communities for all. We are seeking a  passionate, driven leader to run this service and make a real difference for people with multiple and complex needs. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals. 

• Previous leadership experience, and ability to take responsibility for the full service, ensuring service outcomes, KPI's and requirements are met.
• Demonstratable experience in leading a service/team in a similar capacity.
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
• Experience working with domestic abuse and the systemic barriers faced by women.
• Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff.
• Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
• Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
• Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
• IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

The Watercress Line is now looking to recruit an experienced Community Fundraising Executive.  In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the fundraising strategy with executive action and targeted communications

 As our Community Fundraising Executive, you will be organised, patient, collaborative and have a passion for making a difference in an exciting and varied role. You will be working as part of a small paid team and a large, dedicated volunteer base.  You will have an eye for detail and a flair for getting the best out of people. 

The Watercress Line works with different communities, each with their distinct motivations for giving.  Locomotive, Railway, Local and Regional communities will be the focus of this role. 

 Responsibilities of the Community Fundraising Executive:

• On site and online fundraising asks – creating and maintaining the solicitation of the public
• Manage website donation asks and appropriate web pages
• Promotion at Watercress Line and local events, coordinating the attendance at local and onsite events and the provision of suitable and relevant materials
• Recruit, train and support volunteers to attend events
• Coordinating the Membership team, including continuous training and recruitment and retention of the Membership Administration Team and volunteer administrators
• Coordinating fundraising communications - reviewing and monitoring all communications to ensure that the charity status of the organisation is constantly referenced
• Generate content and create posts for social media including LinkedIn feed
• Promote community fundraising events across all channels
• Managing the donor database
• Events management
• Reporting and budget management

Required Competencies/Experience:

• Solid experience in a fundraising role
• Some experience of being a volunteer
• Experience of managing small events
• Ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of people with an understanding of the different communications channels appropriate to different generations and types of people
• Creative writing skills
• An aptitude to motivate and manage teams of volunteers
• The ability to manage information, keeping detailed records and making connections across information sources
• Excellent prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines

We are a heritage steam railway operated by award-winning volunteers and supported by paid staff, bringing smiles to faces through the beautiful Hampshire countryside for 50 years.

We are traditional but innovative; respectful but challenging; slow-moving but fast-paced; friendly, intergenerational, real world and hands-on.  We deliver social value to our volunteers and visitors; economic value to our region; and cultural value to the nation in the preservation of memories and skills of the heritage steam and diesel.

Could you help SoundCafe grow?

SoundCafe Leicester is a small, friendly and ambitious charity which gives people who are homeless, vulnerable or socially isolated a regular opportunity to sing, be creative, meet people and feel part of a community.

Our weekly sessions make a real difference to the people who attend. In 2024 we were honoured to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

We are now looking for a Part-Time Manager to help us build on that success. 

What will you do?

Working with our trustees, volunteers and partner organisations, you will help SoundCafe to:

● manage and develop our weekly creative cafe;

● support and encourage our volunteers;

● build relationships with partner organisations and funders;

● identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant applications;

● help develop SoundCafe;

● liase with, and support, the professional musician who leads our choir

● ensure our activities are well organised, inclusive and responsive to the people we support; and

● keep the trustees informed and involved

It is a varied role, with plenty of opportunity to use your existing skills and to develop new ones.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable, capable and committed to making things happen.

You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and experience of managing people, projects, activities or services.

Most importantly, you will need to care about what SoundCafe is trying to achieve and be comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You don’t need to have done everything before; just have a foundation we can work together and build on.

Experience of the charity or voluntary sector, working with vulnerable adults, volunteer management, fundraising or grant applications would be useful, but these are desirable rather than essential.

Support to develop

We know that the right person may not be the finished article.

You will be supported by an experienced and approachable Board of Trustees, with expertise including HR, employment law, finance and governance. We can provide guidance and mentoring where appropriate and help you develop your knowledge and responsibilities as you grow into the role.

What matters most to us is your ability, judgement, enthusiasm and potential.

Why join SoundCafe?

This is a rewarding position combining ’hands-on’ where you are immersed in the activities, with an important managerial role in a small charity where you can see the difference your work makes.

You will have the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths, work closely with trustees and volunteers, and help determine the next chapter of a charity which has already achieved a great deal.

If you think you could make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

The post is approximately 50% in Leicester and the balance working from home, subject to operational requirements.

We think it’s important that you get a good understanding of our very special charity meet those who attend, see the range of activities, and hear our choir, so shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Session on either the 5th or 12th October interviews will be held on the afternoon of the 12th October.

Please send your CV (no longer than four pages, please) and a short covering letter explaining why SoundCafe interests you and what you could bring to the role.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of dogs and the people who care for them?  
We're looking for a Welfare Manager to take charge of the welfare journey for every dog in our centre. In this pivotal role, you will drive timely, compassionate decisions through expert behavioural and veterinary rehabilitation, ensuring each dog progresses toward their forever home.

What does this role do?

As Welfare Manager, you'll: 

• lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care,
• act as a balanced advocate for both behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog,
• oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring all colleagues work within SOPs, legal, and health and safety guidelines,
• develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress towards successful rehoming,
• support professional development of Behaviour Officers, Dog Welfare Assistants, and Supervisors through mentoring, assessments, and workshops,
• collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming. 

Could this be you?

As an accredited clinical dog behaviourist (CCAB, CAB) with extensive experience in canine behaviour and welfare; including behaviour modification, clinical assessment, and risk management, you will have proven expertise in safely handling and rehabilitating dogs across a range of breeds and behavioural profiles. With a strong track record of leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams, you will also be a skilled communicator, who is able to influence and engage a variety of audiences. Above all, you'll be passionate about rehoming, and have a commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service. 

Interviews will be provisionally held on the 1st and 2nd October 2026 at our Merseyside Rehoming Centre.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

Oban, with travel to Mull and surrounding area |  Full time — job share welcomed  |  Closing date 19th October 2026

Home-Start Lorn is looking for a passionate Service Manager to lead our fantastic team and take the charity into its next chapter. You'll run day-to-day operations, grow our income, and work closely with our Board, staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality, family-centered support across Oban, Mull and the surrounding area. 

We're a growing, community-rooted charity with a proven track record. We support parents/carers with children under 5 via a number of routes, whether via 1-1 professional support, 1-1 volunteer support or through our family support groups. If you want a leadership role where the difference you make is immediate and impactful, we'd love to hear from you.

The Service Manager leads Home-Start Lorn's day-to-day operations and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees. You'll help deliver our 2025–2028 strategy, support and develop our staff team, keep us well connected across the communities we serve, and help make sure the charity stays financially sustainable, outcomes-focused and able to offer high-quality, family-centred support across the area we cover. You won't be doing this alone — you'll have a supportive Board and an established cheerful staff team.

Contact us today to find out more or for an information pack. 

Student Communities Manager - Reading Students’ Union

Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £36,961.59 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday

Location: Office based

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

About Reading Students’ Union

We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world. 

Student Communities Manager

Do you believe that strong student communities have the power to transform the university experience?

We're looking for a strategic, innovative and people-focused leader to lead our Student Communities team, ensuring students can create, lead and participate in safe, inclusive and sustainable communities that foster belonging, connection and personal development.

This role sits at the heart of Reading Students' Union's mission to create opportunities for students to find their people, develop new skills and make the most of their time at university.

You'll lead our approach to sports clubs, societies, volunteering, student media and emerging community opportunities, ensuring students have meaningful ways to connect, contribute and thrive.

What You'll Do

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for Student Communities, overseeing everything from community development and student leadership to governance, major projects and partnerships.

Working closely with students, staff and University stakeholders, you'll ensure our student community offer remains inclusive, sustainable and responsive to changing student needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how students connect, participate and belong, bringing our ambitious strategy to life.

Lead the Future of Student Communities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Students' Union's Student Communities strategy.

• Create opportunities for students to connect, organise and participate through communities that reflect their interests, identities and aspirations.

• Develop innovative approaches to engagement beyond traditional clubs, societies and volunteering models.

• Drive continuous improvement using student insight, sector trends and emerging best practice.

• Build sustainable and scalable opportunities that support belonging, personal development and student success.

Create Opportunities for Belonging and Participation

• Ensure students can easily join, create, lead and develop student communities.

• Remove barriers to participation and improve access for underrepresented and underserved groups.

• Champion inclusion and belonging across all Student Communities activity.

• Create meaningful opportunities for students to develop skills, confidence and leadership experience.

• Ensure students play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities offer.

Support Student Leaders to Succeed

• Lead the development of a high-quality student leader journey, from recruitment through to succession planning.

• Oversee training, development and support frameworks for student leaders and volunteers.

• Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to govern their groups effectively.

• Ensure student-led communities operate safely, inclusively and sustainably.

• Celebrate and champion student leadership across the organisation.

Build Partnerships and Community Impact

• Develop strong relationships with University departments, SportsPark, community organisations and external partners.

• Create volunteering and community engagement opportunities that benefit both students and the wider Reading community.

• Identify funding opportunities, partnerships and sustainable models that increase the reach and impact of student-led communities.

• Represent the Students' Union on relevant University and external groups.

Lead Governance, Quality and Operational Excellence

• Oversee governance frameworks for student groups, including constitutions, elections, financial controls and accountability arrangements.

• Provide expert guidance on governance, conduct, disciplinary and operational matters.

• Lead safeguarding, health and safety, welfare and risk management arrangements across student-led activity.

• Ensure consistent, high-quality support and service standards across Student Communities.

• Use feedback, complaints and insight to improve services and student outcomes.

Deliver Major Projects and Events

• Hold overall accountability for Varsity, providing strategic leadership and oversight.

• Lead Student Communities contributions to major Students' Union projects and events, including Welcome and the SU Awards.

• Ensure key projects and events are effectively planned, governed, resourced and evaluated.

• Drive continuous improvement across major programmes and activities.

Lead People, Performance and Resources

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Student Communities department.

• Lead, develop and support a high-performing team of Coordinators and student staff.

• Manage departmental budgets, resources and workforce planning.

• Establish clear objectives, service standards and performance expectations.

• Monitor and report on performance, impact and student outcomes.

Use Insight to Shape the Future

• Analyse participation, demographic, financial and feedback data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Use evidence and student insight to shape decision-making and future investment.

• Benchmark our performance against the wider sector and identify opportunities for innovation.

• Demonstrate impact through evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential

• Significant experience leading and developing student communities, membership services or comparable provision.

• Experience managing teams, performance, budgets and operational delivery.

• Experience leading large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of governance and accountability within student-led, volunteer-led or membership organisations.

• Experience managing complex governance, conduct, complaints or high-risk operational matters.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and partnership-building skills.

• Experience using insight, evidence and performance data to drive service development and improvement.

• Excellent organisational, project management and decision-making skills.

• A resilient and confident leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• A passion for building communities, empowering student leaders and enhancing the student experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Students' Union, charity or membership organisation.

• Understanding of Higher Education structures and the student experience.

• Experience of sports clubs, societies, volunteering, community engagement or student media.

• Knowledge of BUCS, National Governing Bodies or student media governance.

• A leadership, management or relevant professional qualification.

Please click the link below for the full job description:

Student Communities Manager - 

Why Join Us?

· Inclusive and supportive team culture

· Flexible working options

· 35 days’ annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days

· Professional development opportunities

· Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.

Ready to make our data-led strategy a reality? Apply today!

Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth to achieve our organisational goals.
This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

Main purpose of the role:
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating lapsed and colder prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up their networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 27th September 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First round (online, via MS teams): 5th/6th/7th October 2026
Second round (in person, with task): 13th/14th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.

About the Role

The South London Centre Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, smooth running and development of the South London centre and Smart Works service in Croydon.

They will oversee the delivery of a high-quality Smart Works service, to include managing centre operations, leading and supporting the volunteer community, and building strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders, to ensure that Smart Works is well-embedded in the South London community.

The Centre Manager will be a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys making things happen. They will be equally comfortable managing the practical running of a busy public-facing centre, supporting clients and volunteers, representing Smart Works externally and identifying opportunities to grow the service.

They will be a natural relationship builder who is able to create a vibrant, friendly and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

The role would be based in the South London centre, and there will be occasional evening and weekend work for which staff are awarded TOIL. There will also be an expectation that this role may need to visit other Smart Works London centres or travel for outreach events and activities throughout the city.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 29th September at 5pm. Your application should be addressed to Fiona Hollow, Head of London Service Delivery

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
• How will you create a positive atmosphere and environment for clients, volunteers and staff members in our South London centre? (Max 250 words)
• Tell us about a time you have worked effectively in a team to solve a problem. (Max 250 words)

1st round interviews will take place on Monday 5th October and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.2nd round interviews will take place on Friday 9th October and will be in person in Croydon.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitmentprocesses, please reach out to us.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Overview 
The role of Foodbank Manager is to oversee the operations of the East Grinstead Foodbank, with concern for its efficiency and standards within the Trussell franchise.  This will include the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the Foodbank and with the wider team the reputation of the Foodbank and its partnerships with other voluntary organisations and governmental organisations. 

The Foodbank Manager reports to the Trustees, including submitting a report to, and attending Trustee meetings. 

Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• In co-ordination with the Trustees, to shape, implement and review the strategic development of the Foodbank, aligned with its mission, vision and values 

• Provide inspirational leadership to the staff, volunteers and stakeholders 

• Assess the evolving needs of the local community and identify opportunities for providing improved support

Management 

• Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of the Foodbank’s services and adherence to its policies and procedures 

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for the staff and volunteers 

• Promote collaboration with referral and other external agencies 

• Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis and reporting 

Advocacy and External Relations 

• Be the outward face of the East Grinstead Foodbank 

• Handle any media interviews or visits to the Foodbank 

• Give presentations on the Foodbank to community groups, donors and the public 

• Represent the Foodbank and Trussell with local Councils and local MPs 

• Liaise with other foodbanks in the region 

• Lead the Foodbank’s participation in Trussell and other campaigning 

• Take a lead role in periodic Newsletters 

Fundraising and Financial Management 

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure food and financial donations to ensure the sustainability of the Foodbank 

• Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners and council/community partners to maximise financial support 

• Actively assist in fundraising, including attendance at events, completion of applications and appeals for food and funds

• Assist the Treasurer and Trustees in setting Budgets, monitoring financial performance and recording systems 

Compliance and reporting 

• Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory obligations of the CIO, including the Charities Commission, food standards, health and safety, safeguarding and the other policies of East Grinstead Foodbank 

• Ensure reporting systems are in place for stock and assetsof the Foodbank, including reports required by Restricted funders 

• Ensure compliance with the terms of the Trussell franchise, including the online data system and reporting of key indicators 

• Assist the Trustees in any Trusell or regulatory reporting requirements 

• Ensure staff and volunteers are aware of all relevant regulations and reporting requirements 

Staff and Volunteers 

• Line manage the part-time staff 

• Enable and ensure excellent coordination of and support for volunteers 

• Assist in the recruitment of new staff and volunteers 

• Regularly meet with staff 

• Listen to and motivate volunteers 

• Act as Safeguarding Officer or Deputy Safeguarding Officer if required 

Reporting to Trustees 

• Report to and attend Trustee meetings 

• Advise on any exceptional events, risks, complaints, accidents and external contacts 

Routine oversight 

• Oversee the efficient operation of food collection, storage and distribution 

• Ensure levels of food are monitored and issue appeals for more when needed 

• Ensure that everyone who comes to East Grinstead Foodbank for help is treated with care and respect, has their needs listened to and is offered all possible assistance and signposting 

• Engage directly with Foodbank clients when required 

• Be present as regularly as necessary in open Foodbank sessions.

Foodbank Manager - Person Description 

Essential 

• Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the Foodbank 

• Passionate about tackling poverty and its causes 

• Self-motivated and energetic, able to work independently 

• Excellent communication skills 

• High level of organisational skills 

• Ability to lead, motivate teams of part-time paid staff and unpaid volunteers 

• The ability to promote the Foodbank locally to raise awareness, food donations and funding 

• Confident IT skills and knowledge of social media 

• Working knowledge of statutory compliance in a small organisation, including staff, health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR 

• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional meetings and representations outside normal working hours 

Desirable 

• Previous experience within the voluntary sector 

• Public speaking skills 

• Experience of fund-raising 

• Local knowledge, especially of welfare organisations 

• Clean driving licence and access to a car 

Terms 

This is a permanent post.  It is subject to a six-month initial probationary period. 

The post is part-time, currently at 21 hours per week. 

Hours may be worked flexibly subject to agreement with the Trustees.

The Foodbank is based at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2HL. 

Competitive salary for the charitable sector reviewed annually in January. 

Benefits: All paid staff are entitled to be part of the NEST pension scheme. 

Holidays: Paid holiday entitlement of 5.6 working weeks (pro-ratafor part-time hours worked) during a complete holiday year.The Foodbank is closed on bank holidays and these will not count as holidays. 

Timetable 

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026 

Interviews: shortly thereafter 

Start date: Early January 2027, to facilitate a smooth transition from the current manager. 

Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity (Maternity Cover)

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title Project Manager: Voices for Health Equity (Maternity Cover)

Hours 35 hours per week

Duration 11 months, ideally starting in mid November, with potential to extend to 15 months with mutual agreement

Salary Between £37,000 - £43,750. Placement within the band will depend on skills and experience, with the upper end reflecting significant, directly relevant expertise.

Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office, as well as regular travel to in-person events across England. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.

Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement

National Voices

Making what matters to people matter in health and care

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.

Our Vision:

People shaping their health and care.

Our Mission:

We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.

We do this by:

· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.

· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.

· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.

The Role

In April 2026, National Voices was commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to deliver their work with the CQC Public Engagement Network. The Public Engagement Network is a group of 50+ charities with reach into communities experiencing health inequalities across England. By engaging with these organisations, the CQC’s aim is to ensure that local health and care services meet the needs and preferences of the communities they serve.

For both organisations this is much more than just another engagement contract, it is a new partnership designed to make the voices the CQC hears from more than the sum of its parts. In our work with the Public Engagement Network, we are committed to:

1. Ensuring meaningful participation of people and communities

2. Championing accessibility and inclusion

3. Valuing VCSE organisations as equal partners

4. Ensuring insights collected lead to impact and action

5. Investing in the long-term capacity and agency of VCSE organisations

6. Being brave and principled – acting with courage and not shying away from difficult conversations

The Voices for Health Equity Project Manager role is to:

- Lead the delivery of the Public Engagement Network contract from inception through to delivery, learning and evaluation, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.

- Build, manage and sustain the Public Engagement Network, creating a range of opportunities for members to participate, and ensuring relationships are meaningful, inclusive and mutually beneficial.

- Ensure high-quality insight is captured from the network, analysed and translated into learning, improvement and influence.

- Provide day-to-day project governance, reporting, quality assurance and risk management.

The role is delivery-focused and externally facing, with significant responsibility for programme management, partner relationships and ensuring National Voices’ values are embedded in how CQC uses the insights generated.

Responsibilities

Programme and client management

· Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Public Engagement Network programme, including co-ordinating an integrated management team including representatives of our two partner organisations.

· Manage individual project plans, budgets, risks and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately and ensuring delivery remains on track.

· Oversee subcontracted work, including agreeing briefs, managing performance, quality assuring outputs and approving invoices.

· Act as the main point of contact for the commissioners, and lead on regular reporting obligations and on programme evaluation.

Building and managing the Public Engagement Network

· Take lead responsibility for engaging, stewarding, supporting and retaining a network of VCSE organisations with reach into marginalised communities and those experience inequalities.

· Design and deliver engagement approaches with the network and those they represent that prioritises trust, long-term relationships and mutual benefit.

· Oversee the delivery of learning events, sense-making sessions and other opportunities that support members to build confidence, skills and influence.

· Ensure participants are appropriately supported, reimbursed and recognised for their contribution.

· Ambitiously grow the Network, through participating in outreach events, ongoing communication activities and more.

Co-ordinate and support activities capturing insight, learning and impact

· Co-ordinate and support colleagues with projects that capture qualitative and quantitative insight from people with lived experience, including insight capture events, focus groups, interviews, advisory groups etc.

· When needed, support the analysis and synthesis of insight into clear themes, findings and recommendations.

· Work with colleagues to ensure insight informs National Voices’ wider influencing, improvement and learning activity.

· Support effective feedback loops, ensuring participants understand how their input has been used and what impact it has had.

Governance, quality and risk management

· Provide day-to-day programme governance for assigned projects, operating within agreed frameworks and reporting arrangements

· Contribute to internal management groups and partnership meetings as required

· Maintain and review risk registers and quality assurance processes.

· Ensure safeguarding, data protection, accessibility and ethical considerations are embedded in all activity.

· Support preparation of regular performance and impact reports for internal and external audiences.

Partnership and stakeholder management

· Work closely with partner organisations to deliver programmes collaboratively, modelling National Voices’ values and ways of working

· Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across the CQC, VCSE organisations and delivery partners.

· Represent National Voices at external meetings, events and learning forums as required.

Line management and internal leadership

· Line-manage the Voices for Health Equity Project Officer including overseeing day-to-day work, quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.

· Provide matrix management for other National Voices of colleagues including other Manager roles and other officers, as and when work requires.

· Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture

· Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.

General

· Take a proactive approach to including people with lived experience and members in all areas of work

· Support the development of funding bids and proposals, including shaping delivery models and costing activity.

· Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work

· Support good project, financial and data management

· Contribute to team planning activities and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate

· Be prepared to take part in full-day events and, with sufficient notice, events outside core working hours

Person Specification

Values, attitudes and behaviours

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities
• Proactive, flexible and comfortable working in complexity
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality
• Confident in building relationships and constructively challenging where needed
• Comfortable working collaboratively and taking responsibility for delivery
• Energised by breadth and variety, able to work effectively across diverse topics and themes while spotting connections and opportunities for impact

Skills and abilities

• Strong project or programme management skills, with experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder work
• Demonstrable experience of working with people with lived experience and/or VCSE organisations in a meaningful and inclusive way
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex insight into clear, accessible outputs
• Experience of managing partnerships, subcontractors or commissioned work
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and manage risk
• Experience of quality assurance, reporting and working within governance frameworks
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, support and motivate others

Experience, knowledge and understanding

· Demonstrable experience in leading insight generation projects which have led to real-world impact and improvements.

· Experience in engaging with people experiencing inequalities in a safe and meaningful way.

· Demonstrable experience in monitoring and reporting on KPIs and the impact of engagement work.

· Experience of managing funder relationships and generating income.

· Experience of facilitating and presenting at events and workshops.

· Experience of managing and building coalitions or groups of VCSE or other membership organisations (desirable)

· An understanding of qualitative and quantitative approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)

· Project management qualifications (desirable)

Our approach to hybrid working

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.

In addition, because this role involves engaging with and recruiting to a large network of VCSE organisations, the post holder will be required to regularly attend in-person events across England. These are likely to take place around once a month and may sometimes require overnight stays. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for events across England will be paid, however, travel to our London office will be at the expense of the postholder.

Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.

Application guidance

Please submit a CV and answer the questions in the application form to apply.

Applications should be addressed to our Director of Evidence and Improvement, Sarah Sweeney, and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is noon on 2nd October 2026.

The interviews will take place on Friday 9th October on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from older people, disabled people and people who have experienced socioeconomic inequality. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.

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Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. In the Church and Supporter Engagement team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen.

We're at an exciting stage at Tearfund, as we reach out to a range of Church Leaders seeking to inspire them about Tearfund's work and encourage partnership to enable Tearfund to help more people who are living in poverty. We have the privilege of working with a wide range of churches, as well as Tearfund's field staff, technical experts and leadership team.  We enable church leaders and churches to connect with the issues they are passionate about and to challenge the injustices they see. We do that through personal connection and a key way to facilitate this is through our excellent events.

We are looking for a passionate Events Executive to run and manage Tearfund's Events within the Church Partnerships Team and to take them to the next level!

Good relationships are key to this role - both internally and externally - so building connections in both spheres is key to this role. 

We offer a supportive team environment, where we are always learning, as well as the opportunity to test new ideas and develop our approach to our Events.

If you are a confident, proactive and self-motivated relationship builder and good at organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from our Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

Contract: This is a part time role working 2.5 days (17.5 hours) per week. The full time salary is £46,890 per annum and the part time is salary is £23,445 per annum.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.