Events support officer jobs

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Communications, someone with ambition and commitment to shape our approach to communications, internally and externally, and to help us understand how we talk about and demonstrate our impact as a funder. You will be part of a small team that helps to communicate the work of the Foundation externally, drives internal communication, and promotes the work of those we support.

The Head of Communications is a critical post, drawing together our shared story across the different areas of our work and communicating this to key audiences in support of our mission and vision. The communications team plays a crucial role in advancing our commitment to being an anti-racist funder and working towards greater diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and you will lead on how this is embedded into all of our internal and external communications activity. You will act as a crucial bridge between the Foundation and our various audiences, in particular those people and organisations we are seeking to support through our funding.

Main areas of responsibility 

• Strategic oversight of internal and external corporate communications, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values and impact
• Leadership of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist communications across all platforms and activities
• Reputation, risk and issues management, including navigating complex or sensitive public positions
• Development and delivery of proactive communications campaigns, stakeholder engagement and influencing activity
• Team leadership and cross organisational collaboration, contributing to management culture and organisational priorities

Our ideal candidate will have senior-level communications experience, including developing and delivering external communications strategies, providing sound communications and media advice to senior leadership, and proactively engaging with journalists and key external stakeholders.

About us

Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. Upon his death in 2001, he left most of his estate to the Foundation, creating one of the largest grant-making foundations in the UK.

We use our resources to support social change, working towards a just and equitable society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.

Our vision is for a just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.

Our mission is to be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to put them at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. This commitment drives how we work, who we work with and how we make decisions.

We have five funding priorities where we wish to see change for our work in the UK:

• Investing in young people
• Migration
• Arts
• Arts Education
• Nurturing ideas and people

Our values are important to us and we work to and carry them through all our activity.

Benefits

The Foundation is based in light and recently refurbished offices near Kings Cross in London and we currently work to a hybrid working model with 40% of time worked in the office and the rest a combination of external grantee visits and homeworking. We offer fantastic benefits including

• 25 days annual leave,
• 10% non-contributory pension contributions with optional additional 2.5% matched employer contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Complimentary lunch when in the office.

For further information about the role, including the full responsibilities and person specification, please see the full Job Description via the link provided.

First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March. Second stage interviews are expected to take place in-person on Tuesday 24th March.

The position

Role: Engagement Lead

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata (£14,000-15,000 for part-time 0.5FTE)

Hours: Part time, 17.5hrs (0.5FTE)

Location: Hybrid between online and our office in Dalston, London. As part of our hybrid offer, we request that people are able to travel to our London office as part of an agreed schedule with the CEO, in addition to team days and other requirements.

Contract: Three years, continuation subject to funding CEO

Reporting to: CEO 

OUTpatients is seeking an experienced Engagement Lead who can help us reach people all over the Greater London area and support us to reach across the UK online.

We encourage applicants who have prior experience working in small, developing teams and are able to balance taking initiative with close collaboration with other staff members.

We are looking for a person who can lead on managing the relationships with our existing stakeholders and expand our reach to new people and organisations in the London area. A strong applicant will be confident, able to win people over to our mission, and be able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

They should also have a good appreciation for intersectionality as a cross-cutting consideration throughout their work.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Be an expert on our charity and its mission

• Represent the charity at networking events

• Develop effective communication plans related to engagement

​Engagement

• Communicate with the team to align potential activities with current projects and priorities

• Maintain and expand our database of stakeholders

• Reach diverse audiences and monitor demographics

• Approach and involve key stakeholders in our projects

• Facilitate workshops and focus groups with service users

• Provide regular reporting to CEO

Charity development

• Expand awareness of the charity in the LGBTIQ+ community

• Identify key stakeholders, organisations, and patrons who can promote our charitable mission

• With the support of the wider team, manage and grow vital partnerships and build new ones across various sectors

• Apply our ethical policies and due diligence tools to any potential partnerships or shared working

Person specification

Essential

A successful candidate will be able to to demonstrate a commitment to the charity’s mission and possess the following qualities:

• Track record of working collaboratively in small teams across various short, medium, and long term projects

• Excellent organisation and administration skills

• An articulate and confident communicator

• Able to understand and respond to updates from the healthcare sector and its barriers as they relate to the LGBTIQ+ community

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds

• Drive to address inequality and reach underserved communities through an intersectional approach to healthcare barriers

• Experience of email marketing systems and social media tools

Desirable

In addition to the above skills, we welcome applicants with the following experience, interests, and expertise:

• Experience of working in the charity sector

• Facilitating co-production with a variety of people

• Keen interest in LGBTIQ+ rights and healthcare equity

• Knowledge of the UK cancer care sector and how it operates

• Knowledge and experience in how to be GDPR compliant

About Us

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.  

We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer. 

Senior Early Diagnosis Programme Manager

The Senior Early Diagnosis Programme Manager is a key role as we develop and evolve our early diagnosis programmes at Bowel Cancer UK. The role will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity’s awareness and engagement programmes and the new Bowel Towns programme. This role will manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering programmes that improve cancer awareness, empower communities, and drive earlier diagnosis.

In addition, as the charity’s services lead for Northern Ireland (NI), the post holder will build high-impact partnerships and develop a regional plan to enhance awareness, early detection, and support for people affected by cancer. You’ll work closely with the Head of Services and Support to ensure our early diagnosis services are impactful, inclusive, and evidence-based.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.

We are looking for a College Administrator/Receptionist to join our team on an initial 9 month MAT cover – this may extend to 12 months.

You'll provide administrative and reception support to Ambitious College, based at West Thames Campus. You'll be the first point of contact for the college, receiving visitors, telephone calls, deliveries and email. You'll meet and greet external and internal visitors, ensuring they are signed in/out according to internal processes.

You'll assist with any parent/carer communications, such as emailing/telephoning, sending out information packs or letters as needed. You'll provide administrative support for financial processes, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and goods received.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of providing high quality administration and reception support within a fast paced /busy and pressurised environment
• Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Office and particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience of financial administration and processes such as invoicing, petty cash and use of financial systems/software
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written forms of communication including experience of being able to set out and form correspondence

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Delivery Manager to join The Scholars Programme team. This role will lead on the central Delivery Cycle, including creating correspondence and guidance for schools and PhD Tutors, and collaborating with other teams to ensure communication is streamlined and consistent. This is a key role within the Programme Management team, ensuring high quality pupil impact by tracking data returns, and providing team briefings as well as ongoing training and support. They will support with the development, testing and embedding of new processes and projects, including IT developments, and will be the first point of contact in the Programmes team for troubleshooting delivery and data issues. They will line manage a small team of Coordinators, who will support Programme Officers and Programme Managers to meet programme delivery targets.

The role requires an accomplished professional, with proven experience of high-quality programme delivery and excellent communication skills.  They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners, establishing themselves as someone who can be relied upon, supporting the whole team and proactively finding ways to improve what we do.

While this role can be based in our London or Leeds offices or be fully remote; it will involve some travel to deliver programme events at our different university partners.

About you

The role will best suit someone who:

• Has knowledge and experience of the school and university sectors
• Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
• Has proven experience in leading the delivery of a project or programme across a locality
• Has excellent knowledge and confidence using Office 365 applications (Word and Excel) and different IT platforms such as virtual learning environments and CRM systems
• Is capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces
• Has experience of line management and/or leading and delivering through others
• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or above), has academic research experience or has substantial experience of delivering a university access programme
• Adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

The Philanthropy Manager will develop a philanthropy strategy, building on the partnerships and resources already in place. You will develop a pipeline backed up by robust prospect research (some administrative assistance will be provided), and instigate a cultivation and stewardship programme, typically adopting a staged approach to major asks.

You will be accountable for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of high value supporters for CUF, both individual philanthropists and non-statutory grant-making bodies. You will develop and strengthen relationships with existing donors, as well as identifying warm prospects currently not supporting CUF financially. A key part of your role will be meeting and engaging major donor prospects to grow the pool.

You will engage with Trustees and senior leaders, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.

You will lead on developing cases for support and writing grant applications, helped by the wider staff team.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, and the ability to both develop and operationalise strategy as a member of a small team. You will have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings, as required. 

How to apply

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (please note that only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to:

Closing date: 17:00 Monday 2nd March 26, with interviews to be held on 10th March 26 online.

Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors)

Are you a senior major donor fundraiser ready to take on a broader leadership role — while helping bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives?

You will join a well-established UK charity supporting children, young people and families facing the devastating impact of bereavement. Through specialist counselling, group programmes, creative therapies and expert support, the organisation ensures that no child has to navigate grief alone.

As Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors), you will combine hands-on relationship management with strategic leadership responsibility. This is more than a portfolio role — you will help shape the direction of income growth across the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with high-net-worth supporters

• Develop compelling proposals and secure significant multi-year gifts

• Confidently lead donor meetings and make high-value financial asks

• Own and drive the major donor pipeline, forecasting and income targets

• Line manage and support fundraisers within the team

• Work closely with senior leaders and trustees to maximise donor engagement

• Use events strategically as cultivation and stewardship opportunities

• Deputise for the Director of Income Generation and contribute to strategic planning

You will bring:

• A strong track record of securing major gifts

• Deep understanding of major gift pipeline management and income forecasting

• Experience working to ambitious financial targets

• Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level

• Excellent written skills and the ability to craft persuasive proposals

• Strong CRM and data management capability

• The leadership skills to influence peers and drive collaboration

Most importantly, you will be values-driven, emotionally intelligent and motivated by the opportunity to help young people find hope and resilience after loss.

Why this role?

You will have genuine strategic influence. You will shape a growing major donor programme. And you will see directly how the income you secure transforms the lives of bereaved children and families.

If you are ready to step into a role that blends leadership, strategy and meaningful donor relationships — we would love to hear from you.

Office & HR Assistant (10 month fixed term contract, maternity cover)

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

To support the AKF(UK) team by running efficient and effective systems for front office and office operations. To support the Head of HR and work closely with the HR Officer in HR Administration. To cover for PA duties to the CEO when the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator is not available. This support and coordination role will help the office as a whole to sustain high professional standards and effectiveness. The Office & HR Assistant is responsible for: office administration (50%), HR, Health& Safety & security administration (45%), and IT administration (5%).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Office administration (50%)

• Answer the AKF UK main phone line and pass on messages to AKF (UK) employees as appropriate
• Open and process the post at the Aga Khan Centre and deliver to the relevant AKF (UK) employee
• Manage the “front office” email account and ensure emails are replied to or forwarded to the relevant AKF (UK) employee
• Support the greeting and receiving of AKF (UK) guests at AKC
• Book meeting rooms at AKC for colleagues and external partners and arrange catering as required
• Support AKF(UK) events, facilitate and support hosting of meetings and events for partners, including travel, visas, accommodation, and catering; this may require some out of office duties
• Manage the meeting schedule for All Staff Meetings
• Support the management of the organisation’s travel agent
• Support the management of the organisation’s mobile phone provider
• Arrange couriers for AKF (UK) employees as required
• Collect and maintain a detailed inventory of office equipment, IT equipment (mobile phones, laptops, desktops etc) and supplies
• Maintain the equipment purchasing guide with input from the IT Department
• Support the management of GDPR data lists and data requests

 
HR, Health, safety & security administration (45%)

• Maintain a detailed contact list for all AKF (UK) employees and keep it up to date
• Keep the AKF (UK) Emergency WhatsApp group up to date and share emergency messages as required
• Support recruitment processes by placing job adverts internally and externally
• Preparing and sending out offer letters and contracts as directed by the Head of HR
• Support the onboarding process including sending reference requests and background check requests
• Arrange induction and logistical arrangements for new employees including setting up phone, email, mobile, laptop, etc and purchasing new equipment as necessary
• Add new members to benefit schemes such as the private healthcare plan 
• Arrange leaving process for AKF (UK) employees and ensure all equipment is returned
• Support the Head of HR with the administration of the HR Management System (MyAKF)
• Troubleshoot any issues or problems with the MyAKF HR system, working with the MyAKF helpdesk
• Provide MyAKF system training to new starters.
• Draft visa sponsorship letters for all AKF (UK) employees and submit for approval and signature
• Provide Visa invitation letters to visiting delegates/employees.
• Coordinate with our travel insurance providers to arrange additional coverage for employee travel where required.
• Act as a Health and Safety Officer and Fire Marshal for AKF (UK)
• Act as a AKF (UK) First Aider including obtaining annual certification
• Create and cultivate an office culture that contributes to the happiness and well-being of all employees. 

IT administration (5%)

• Liaise with internal IT support as necessary to trouble-shoot issues and order equipment
• Work with IT services to ensure that all software is updated and maintained on individual’s computers and hardware on a regular basis.

Other

• Cover the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator’s workload during periods of sickness or annual leave

The requirements

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Levels desirable

Skills

• Highly organised with strong logistical skills and proven consistent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, patience and ability to work in a cross-institutional, multicultural environment dealing with senior and high-level officials/persons and VIPs
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills and ability to draft and write effective copy and present to a range of audiences from senior-level to partners and suppliers
• Comfortable working independently and under minimal supervision but also forming an essential component of a team
• Strong operational and IT skills as well as an openness to learning new software and tools

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Apple applications
• Keen interest in international development and improving knowledge of these issues will be a distinct advantage

Experience

• Proven strong experience of office administration
• HR administration experience is desirable.
• Proven ability to multitask in a busy, open-plan office environment; ability to work under pressure, juggling various requests and deadlines
• Proven ability to deliver a consistently high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision; ability to anticipate issues or scenarios when planning calls, meetings, or business trips, and to address them proactively

Must have right to work in the UK.
Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

The Sick Children's Trust
Salary: £46,000
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week in London EC2A)
Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with The Sick Children's Trust to recruit their new Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a warm, values-driven organisation that provides vital 'Homes from Home' supporting thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital.

For over 40 years, The Sick Children's Trust has been giving families a free place to stay, just steps from their child's hospital bed. Their ten 'Homes from Home' across England provide more than a welcoming place to stay - they also give comfort, stability, community and compassion at the most difficult moments in a family's life.

With 91% occupancy, 48,062 nights of accommodation provided last year, and over 3,200 families supported, the impact of this charity is profound. This role sits at the heart of expanding that life-changing reach.

The Role

As Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy, you will lead the growth of an ambitious and high-performing corporate partnerships programme. This is a senior, income-generating role focused on securing new business, stewarding high-value relationships, and influencing philanthropic support through senior networks.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and managing two corporate fundraisers (South and North), you will:

Lead Corporate New Business

• Develop and deliver a strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of five- and six-figure prospects
• Create compelling, bespoke proposals, pitches and presentations
• Confidently deliver senior-level pitches to CSR leads, directors and boards

Maximise Relationship Value

• Provide excellent stewardship to high-value partners
• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage major donors, trustees and influential supporters
• Spot opportunities to bridge corporate leaders into philanthropic giving

Collaborate and Innovate

• Work with Operations, Communications and Marketing to build impactful partnership propositions
• Shape co-branded campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, corporate volunteering and events
• Act as an ambassador for the charity at external and sector events

Lead and Develop Others

• Line manage and mentor the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South) and Corporate Officer (North)
• Monitor performance, forecast income, and report against KPIs
• Use DonorFlex to maintain accurate, high-quality records

About you

We're looking for someone who brings a proven track record of securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships, with the ability to craft high-quality proposals, pitch decks and presentations that win major support. You will be confident pitching to senior and influencialaudiences, and skilled at building strong, strategic relationships across both corporate and philanthropic stakeholders. You'll have experience engaging major donors or senior supporters, combined with the creative thinking needed to shape compelling partnership propositions. Alongside this, you will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

The Sick Children's Trust offers a generous package including:

• £46,000 per annum

• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Wellbeing support (EAP, eyecare, flu jab, life assurance)
• Additional benefits post-probation (bonus day off, enhanced pension, PHI, Medicash, Digicare+, travel loan)

Interested in this incredible role?

For the full job pack and details on how to apply, please share your CV with Kevin who will be in touch with further information.

Closing date: Thursday 5th March
First stage interviews: W/C Monday 9th March

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a gifted and collaborative Training Lead to coordinate and ensure delivery of high‑quality training for clergy, licensed lay ministers and parish leadership teams across the diocese.

As the Training Lead, you will be a key member of the St Martha’s College (SMC) team. St Martha’s College is at the heart of ministerial formation within the diocese, bringing together a growing range of training pathways including Foundations in Ministry, Occasional Courses, IME2, CMD, Clergy Wellbeing, and leadership development. This role plays a vital part in ensuring these programmes are coordinated, accessible and effective.

The Role

Some of the Key Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of high‑quality training for clergy and lay ministers across the diocese.
• Shape and maintain the diocesan One Training Plan, working closely with Mission Team colleagues and external providers.
• Respond to training needs emerging from the Parish Needs Process and Ministerial Development Reviews.
• Support CMD (Continuing Ministerial Development) by helping allocate training allowances and coordinating diocesan training events, including Bishop’s Study Days and conferences.
• Lead the development of St Martha’s new online learning portal and line‑manage the E‑Learning Coordinator.
• Build and maintain a network of external resources and providers to help direct individuals to appropriate training.
• Manage communications with parishes, clergy and chaplaincies to ensure training opportunities are clearly and effectively promoted.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is skilled in planning, coordinating and managing multiple activities to time and budget
• Has experience designing and delivering training programmes.
• Is highly organised, able to manage multiple activities and work to deadlines.
• Builds strong, credible relationships and works well with clergy, volunteers and colleagues.
• Is confident facilitating groups and communicating clearly.
• Is comfortable recruiting, coordinating and supporting Volunteers.
• Has excellent administrative skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understands church life and is committed to supporting ministry and mission.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Training Lead.  

Benefits of the role include:

· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector.

· A 10% non-contributory pension scheme

· Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.

· Employee assistance programme

· Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  

This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

A DBS Disclosure is not required for this role.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Following a successful application to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, we are seeking a Youth Worker to lead on systems change as part of our Brighter Rainbow Project. A key requirement of the post is to hold a JNC Level 6 Youth and Community Work qualification or equivalent (or due to complete 2026- 2027). We also welcome applicants with related subjects including nursing, primary teaching, secondary teaching, social work etc.

Purpose of the Role

The Digital and Operational Lead will lead the development and day-to-day delivery of the eoa’s digital systems including our AMS and SSoT (iMIS) and member community platform (Thrive by Higher Logic), operational infrastructure, and working environment (office and WFH).

The role will ensure the smooth running of core business systems and services, embedding a data-driven, member-focused approach and supporting the delivery of our ambitious sector growth strategy.

Role Summary

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Manchester (hybrid). You will be expected to attend the office at least twice per month, and more often where needed
• Salary: £35,000
• Pension: Up to 7% employer pension match (from year 1 anniversary)
• Annual Leave: 30 days leave + bank holidays
• Reports to: Membership & Operations Director
• Management of:N/A

Key Responsibilities

Systems, Technology, and Intelligence

• Lead the delivery, development, and optimisation of our digital infrastructure, including implementation of AI, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure business critical systems are maintained, secure, and future-proofed.
• Drive creation and delivery of seamless, engaging digital experiences that support member acquisition and retention, and generate measurable ROI.
• Ensure high digital adoption among staff and members while championing the use of iMIS (the eoa’s AMS) as a single source of truth.
• Ensure high quality data management practices and support teams in using data for business insight and decision-making.

Business Operations 

• Lead on all office and work from home functions including service provision, maintenance, insurances, H&S, and contracts with suppliers and landlords representatives.
• Support delivery of our people and culture strategy.
• Oversee our people processes including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, staff contracts, holiday and absence records.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regular reviews of safety and operational processes.

Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes

• Confident using and maintaining digital platforms and systems (e.g. CRM, AMS, online communities, IT tools).
• Skilled in using digital tools, and in interest in implementing AI, to improve operational efficiency and UX.
• Data-literate, with experience supporting colleagues to use systems for data-led decision making.
• Experience in change management or embedding new systems or processes across an organisation.
• Confident in supplier and stakeholder coordination to deliver on agreed service levels.
• Experience in operations, office coordination, or systems support within a membership body, charity, association, or SME.
• Knowledge of people and culture practices in small teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance in an office setting.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to prioritise and deliver against competing deadlines.
• Knowledge or interest of employee ownership and experience working in a purpose led organisation.

What Constitutes Success in This Role?

Success in this role will mean delivering high performing digital systems that enhance member experience, strengthen engagement, and enable growth through smarter use of data. Strong supplier relationships and effective cost management will demonstrate tangible impact. Day-to-day operations will run smoothly, with efficient support for hybrid working and the seamless delivery of core operational services.  

Key outcomes for the role

• Outcome: The eoa office and WFH environment is well managed, safe, and compliant with the relevant legislation and standards.
• Measure: All compliance checks (e.g. risk and DSE assessments) completed on time and documented, with no compliance breaches.
• Outcome: High- performing and future-proof digital infrastructure. All core systems are integrated, meet user needs, are stable and secure.  
• Measure: Resolution of critical issues within agreed SLAs; positive feedback from staff and key users in staff and member satisfaction surveys.
• Outcome: Member experience streamlined, engaging and user-friendly digital interactions with the eoa.
• Measure: Member satisfaction with digital services has an NPS of 40 in annual member survey; measurable improvement in digital engagement metrics.
• Outcome: New system functionality, updates or digital solutions are introduced on time, on budget, and with high adoption by staff and members.
• Measure: 100%+ internal adoption rate for new systems or features; post-implementation review shows on-time delivery and positive ROI or user feedback.
• Outcome: eoa uses accurate, timely data from a single source of truth to inform decisions and improve member services.
• Measure: All teams actively using iMIS data to report on KPIs or inform decision-making; data quality score (e.g. % of complete member profiles) reaches 85%.
• Outcome: Contracts with digital and operational suppliers deliver value, performance and are aligned with organisational priorities.
• Measure: Supplier contracts are delivering on time and budget, with at least 90% supplier performance rated satisfactory or above.

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

• A two-page CV
• And and one of either:
  • Cover letter setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role
  • Video (maximum 10 minutes) setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role

Applications should be submitted before 9:00am 2 March 2026. We will close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews will be in Manchester w.c. 9 March 2026.

The eoa welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are under-represented. We recruit based on values, skills, and contribution to our purpose.

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If you’d like to apply for the post of Marketing & Communications Manager, we will ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form and send us a copy of your CV and a letter of application  We will also accept a BSL application or short video recording of less than 5 mins. We are looking forward to hearing why you are interested in this post, and what skills and experience you would bring to the company, referring to the job description and person specification. 

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 20 March 2026 and initial interviews will be held on Thursday 23 April 2026 in Cardiff. We will confirm receipt of your application by email. 

We are looking for a Head of IT to lead all aspects of IT and Data Services across Battersea’s three sites ensuring our services meet the needs of the charity and enable us to deliver our charitable objectives. They will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a high quality, timely and appropriate IT and Data Services offer to key stakeholders across the charity.

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 forall.

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: 15th March 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): w/c 23rd March 2026 (to be confirmed)

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