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Job Title: People Development Manager (Job Share)
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £23,036 per annum, pro rata based on an FTE salary of £57,590 per annum. (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term (1 year)
Hours: 15 hours per week (Wednesday's and Friday's as part of a job share)
We are now seeking a People Development Manager (Job Share) to join our People & Culture team and help us strengthen learning, development, and organisational capability across Refuge.
As People Development Manager, you will play a key role in delivering effective, compliant, and customer-focused People services that help colleagues perform at their best and support Refuge’s strategic objectives.
Working collaboratively with managers and your job-share partner, you will shape and deliver an organisation-wide training and learning offer that meets diverse needs, supports professional growth, and enhances our inclusive culture.
You will lead on the development of our newly implemented learning system, our evaluation framework and monitoring and developing our apprenticeship scheme. Alongside your job share partner and the Deputy Director of People & Culture, you will help develop our new learning strategy.
You will be part of a supportive People & Culture team committed to positive change and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape meaningful development initiatives that help colleagues grow and ensure Refuge remains a great place to work.
Closing Date: 09:00 am 12 February 2026
Interview Date: 19 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A respected UK-based humanitarian membership organisation is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee financial management and reporting, providing financial leadership across routine operations and periods of major emergency response.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources and managing a small finance team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational oversight of budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, and financial governance. The role acts as a key advisor to senior leadership, Trustees, and external stakeholders, supporting robust decision-making in a complex, high-profile environment.
Salary: c£60,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hybrid, London (minimum 2x per month in office)
Key duties will include:
- Leadership of the Finance function within a mission-driven, membership-based organisation
- Production of core, appeal and strategic budgets, alongside medium and long-term financial forecasts
- Oversight of cashflow, treasury management and financial performance monitoring in a fluctuating income environment
- Preparation and presentation of management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership, Trustees, and finance committees
- Oversight of statutory accounts, year-end processes and audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors
- Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, donor requirements, and all relevant statutory and regulatory obligations
- Review and continuous improvement of financial controls, policies, and systems
- Line management, development and support of a small Finance team
- Contribution to organisational preparedness for large-scale emergency appeals and rapid income surges
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within a charity, NGO, or values-led organisation
- Strong understanding of charity accounting, restricted funds and donor compliance
- Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments with diverse income streams
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 28th January
For an informal conversation about the role or to learn more, please contact Madeleine at Ivy Rock Partners.
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Beyond Reflections is a charity supporting the needs of Trans+, Non-Binary people including friends and allies. We are looking for an inspriing person who can continue to grow and develop the charity so it continues to advance and improve its impact and sustainability - a full job lack is avalable.
More details can be found at our website where a job pack has full details
About Beyond Reflections
Beyond Reflections is a UK charity providing dedicated mental-wellbeing support to Trans+ people, as well as to their families,
friends, and allies. We offer a combination of group support, one-to-one services, and therapeutic interventions delivered by experienced case workers, counsellors, and therapists.
Our work spans both online and in-person settings, ensuring support is accessible, confidential, and rooted in compassion.
From facilitated support groups and tailored counselling to mentoring, safe social spaces, and specialist guidance, we aim to meet people where they are and provide the right help at the right time.
We play a wider role in strengthening inclusion across society. Our training and development programmes, which have been delivered to organisations such as the CPS, Hampshire Police, B&Q, and the University of Southampton, focus on Trans+ awareness, allyship, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and policy development. All income from this work goes directly into our hardship fund, enabling us to support those who would otherwise be unable to access help.
Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation. They contribute across support services, events, administration, and governance, bringing a wide range of lived experiences and skills. We provide a supportive environment for volunteers to grow, develop, and contribute to meaningful change.
Our Services
Support Groups and Community Spaces
One-to-One Support
Therapy and Counselling
Mentoring
Practical Support
Job Description and Person Specification
Please read this job description and person specification carefully to help you write your cover letter and tell us how you meet our requirements for the role. We are looking for potential from applicants. Job TItle Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (FTE)
Hours 0.8 - 1 FTE, with some flexibility required to meet organisational needs.
Location Southampton, 3-4 days in the office with options to work remotely when required.
Reports To Board of Trustees
Responsible For Members Coordinator and Admin, Volunteer Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Therapeutic Lead. Contractors, including Supervision Lead, Bid Support and Social Media/PR.
Job Description
The Chief Executive will provide clear, compassionate, and forward-looking leadership that strengthens Beyond Reflections’ impact and ensures our services remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community. They will translate the Board’s vision into organisational strategy, oversee effective operations, and build a culture rooted in our values of respect, inclusion, and empowerment. They will be responsible for guiding the charity through a period of growth in response to increasing demand. This includes developing partnerships across the charity and public sectors, driving financial sustainability, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring our services maintain the highest standards of quality and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development
● Lead the delivery of the charity’s strategic plan, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of the Trans+ community.
● Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the sector.
● Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives and measurable outcomes.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
● Act as the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the organisation, ensuring clear communication and timely implementation of Board decisions.
● Ensure full compliance with charity law, safeguarding requirements, quality standards, and regulatory obligations.
● Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board to support effective governance and decision-making.
● Maintain strong organisational risk management and business continuity processes.
Operational Leadership & Service Delivery
● Oversee high-quality delivery of all services, including support groups, counselling, therapy, mentoring, training, and volunteering programmes.
● Lead and support the senior management team (e.g., Operations, Therapeutic, and Fundraising leads) to ensure effective operational oversight.
● Promote continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and consistent service standards across online and in-person provision.
People, Culture & Wellbeing
● Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, and person-centred organisational culture that reflects the charity’s values.
● Recruit, lead, and develop staff, ensuring strong performance and wellbeing.
● Support and integrate volunteers across service delivery, promoting engagement, recognition, and effective practice.
External Relations & Partnerships
● Act as an ambassador for Beyond Reflections, representing the charity to funders, partners, policymakers, statutory bodies, and the media.
● Build strategic partnerships, including collaboration with broader LGBTQIA+ organisations and health/social care providers.
● Advocate for Trans+ people, contributing to policy, awareness, and sector development.
● Ensure member voices inform organisational decisions and strategic direction.
Finance, Fundraising & Sustainability
● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and stewardship to ensure sustainability and value for money.
● Grow diversified income streams, including unrestricted funding, grants, training revenue, and corporate partnerships.
● Maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, donors, and commercial partners.
Person Specification
We know that no candidate will meet every single requirement in this pack, and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you’re unsure you tick every box. If you share our values, bring relevant experience, and feel motivated by our mission, we’d be very glad to hear from you.
Essential Desirable
Significant senior leadership experience, preferably in the charity, social care, or mental health sectors.
Lived experience as a trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse person, or personal experience connected to the Trans+ community.
Deep understanding of issues facing trans+ (gender-diverse) communities, or lived experience.
Experience in designing or delivering training programmes for organisations.
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising.
Experience of mental health or therapeutic service delivery.
People-management skills: experience managing teams, developing staff, and supporting volunteers.
Network of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ sector, statutory bodies, or philanthropic funding landscape.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including public speaking, advocacy, and partnership building.
Experience scaling organisations, diversifying income, or developing trading/social enterprise models.
Strong governance knowledge and experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees.
Understanding of digital transformation and digital service delivery.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.
Experience overseeing remote, hybrid or multi-site teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead in emotionally complex environments and maintain professional boundaries.
Familiarity with commissioning processes and local authority partnership models.
How to Apply
Submitting an application
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter to us
Your cover letter should address the following questions and be no longer than one A4 page:
1. 2. Why do you want to be part of Beyond Reflections?
How do your skills and experience meet what is set out in this Job Description?
To be considered for the role you must submit your application by the deadline. We want to see people at their best and so of course will make any reasonable adjustments relating to long-term conditions or disabilities that you need to help you perform at your best. Please let us know if this applies to completing your written application. We also ask you to let us know when submitting your application if you have any requirements for accessibility-related adjustments if you are selected for an interview.
Interviews
First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th February 2026 and will take place online. Second-round interviews will take place w/c 16th February, where you will be asked to give a presentations to Trustees. If you are successful through these stages, you will be invited to the BR offices during the week of 23rd February. If you will be unavailable for any of these dates please mention this in your application email. These dates may be extended subject to the number of applications.
References and eligibility checks
Once we have identified a preferred candidate via the interview process, we will carry out reference checks and legally required checks of eligibility to work in the UK before making a final job offer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Based: London Road, Derby
Salary: £26,500 - £31,065pa
Hours: 28-35hrs per week
Are you a passionate, relationship‑driven fundraiser looking for your next opportunity to create impact? YMCA Derbyshire is seeking an inspiring Fundraising Manager to lead flagship events, build powerful partnerships and help grow vital income that changes lives every single day.
As Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Plan and deliver standout events like Sleep Easy, Golf Day, dinners and community fundraisers
- Build strong partnerships and relationships with businesses, donors and supporters
- Create innovative fundraising opportunities to grow income
- Support challenge event participants and community organisations to maximise their fundraising
- Champion supporter engagement, ensuring donors feels valued
- Have organisational flair and a strategic, proactive mindset
- Manage budgets, track ROI and record supporter data
- Work alongside marketing colleagues to develop engaging fundraising campaigns
Why This Role Matters
Our YMCA is ambitious, rooted in community and never stands still. You’ll be bringing your expertise to our five strong Fundraising and Marketing team based in Derby - together we’re building on the dedication and vision that made 2025 an absolutely brilliant year.
We believe everyone deserves the chance to discover who they are and what they can become. Our work evolves when we see challenges in society and we seek to bring our supporters on the journey with us to find lasting solutions.
What we do
- Supported Housing – We house over 200 people at risk of homelessness every night, creating a safe, stable environment where they can learn and grow. We’ll soon be launching Foundry Point, our transitional housing development that’s affordable for young people just starting out in life, supported by businesses and community.
- Families – Our Community Hub offers food and essential items, alongside positive pathways and wellbeing support for families and individuals facing poverty. Our nurseries, holiday clubs and school partnerships deliver high-quality early years childcare and education.
- Support, Advice, Health, Wellbeing - We offer a wide range of community services, including youth programmes, mental health support, horticultural activities, food provision and access to warm, welcoming spaces.
- Training and Education - YMCA Key College delivers vocational training, work experience and employment pathways for young people who find mainstream education challenging.
What We Offer
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Smart Health app with online GP and wellbeing support
- Annual celebration event and recognition awards
- Life assurance
- Training and development
- Quarterly treats, long‑service rewards and more
Flexibility
Our services are delivered across the city of Derby and Ilkeston, therefore building relationships in our area is key to the role. We will consider remote working for up to two days a week after induction, or part time working from 25+ per week (35 hours is full time).
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Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.
Business Development Manager
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.
About the role
This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.
Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.
What you’ll do
· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners
· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products
· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.
· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline
· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets
What we’re looking for
We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.
You’ll bring:
- A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
- Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
- Ability to research and identify potential new funders
- Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
- Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
- Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
- A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
- Understanding of project management
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.
Terms of employment:
- Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
- Hybrid working with flexibility
· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays
If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the “essential” criteria in the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £32,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Marketing Executive.
You will work on a variety of marketing projects including delivery of creative materials, briefs, and delivering and monitoring campaigns. You will provide the administrative support, processes, information and materials needed to achieve the team’s objectives.
You’ll have some applied knowledge of core marketing practices, such as: digital media channels, content development, media planning, supporter journey development and testing and measurement. You’ll also be an effective and adaptable communicator.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 30 January 2026.
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 16 February 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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Principal Programme Manager – National Cycle Network
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Principal Programme Manager – National Cycle Network
England
£42,323 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 127REC
37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work in any of our Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs in England
Contract: Permanent
INTRODUCTION
As set out in the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s 2025-30 Strategy, the NCN Directorate leads on the building of a walking, wheeling and cycling network that brings everyone closer to the places and people they love. The Directorate is organised into four distinct teams: Planning; Engagement; Delivery (England); Delivery (Scotland, Cymru and Northern Ireland). This role sits within the Delivery team in England. Regular travel will be required.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Delivery/ England
In this role, you are a senior leader responsible for driving major portfolios and programmes that support the National Cycle Network. You work closely with the Head of Delivery for England to make sure projects are well‑managed, stay within budget, and are completed on time. Your work must align with the organisation’s strategy and business plan.
You provide strategic direction, oversee programmes and projects, plan effectively, and build strong relationships with partners. You also lead and support your team to ensure that the work is high‑quality and sustainable.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys programme, project and budget management, motivating teams and building relationships with stakeholders.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- Expertise in the principles and standard practices within active travel infrastructure.
- Thorough knowledge of transport policy and planning and detailed knowledge of local and regional transport planning processes, policies, priorities and nuances.
- Thorough working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice, including construction regulations and risk assessments.
- Proven experience of using design packages and mapping software.
- Competence in the use of MS Office
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 23:59, 01 February 2026
- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 16 February 2026. To apply, please provide a C.V. and a Cover Letter.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
- Please use the job description as the basis for writing your cover letter, with a focus on the Key Responsibilities section.
Want to explore more roles?
We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Our Values
- We are always learning
- Championing equity
- Taking ownership
- Delivering Together
We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle



The Intensive Support Refuge Manager (ISM) is responsible for the effective leadership and management of Pathway Project’s two Women’s Refuges in South Staffordshire, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed accommodation-based support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
She will provide driven operational and strategic leadership across both sites, ensuring safety, consistency of practice, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability and excellent outcomes for residents. She will be supported by a Head of Operations, Deputy Refuge Managers, Senior Support, Refuge staff and volunteers.
She will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to support Pathway Project’s evolving strategy and commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
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25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
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A competitive pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
** Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications**
Please apply via CharityJob, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact Pathway Project Offices, the office number is available on the website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries, and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Role Summary:
The Smile Trian UK Senior Manager, Individual Giving leads on the development and delivery of the individual donor offline fundraising program, responsible for the acquisition, retention, upgrade and reactivation of individual donors through various channels including Direct Mail, DRTV, Telemarketing and SMS and Print. Employing a test-and-learn approach across the programme and liaising closely with the Digital Fundraising Director and the Direct Marketing Global Working Group, the role contributes to the development of Smile Train’s global fundraising strategy.
Serving as the local subject matter expert in direct marketing and fundraising data, you will translate complex data into easy-to-understand takeaways for the UK Fundraising Director and senior leadership ensuring that Smile Train is able to efficiently and effectively raise funds to continue transforming the lives of our beneficiaries.
This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity starting as soon as possible. Ability to travel, when necessary, for agency partner visits and organizational events is required.
Reports To: UK Fundraising Director
General Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the UK Director of Fundraising in the development of the offline Individual Giving Strategy and other key initiatives and keep them updated and fully briefed regarding their implementation
- Line-manage the Database Manager and Supporter Experience Officer
- Develop engaging donor acquisition and retention campaigns
- Utilise data to inform and strategically target key donor segments
- Create and execute direct communications to our valued supporters
- Ensure all offline direct marketing campaigns are completed on time and within budget
- Management of all campaign delivery, including post analysis
- Reporting to senior stakeholders on performance of the offline individual giving programme
Specific Responsibilities:
Direct Mail
- Execute offline acquisition and retention campaigns including review of direct mail kit laser and insertion samples for quality control
- Effectively manage external agency partners and provide strategic direction on all direct mail campaigns
- Conduct testing to optimise creative and evaluate results to make data-driven decisions for future mail concepts
- Manage direct mail creative development, ensure brand compliance and provide directive on content/messaging
- Participate in weekly production call with creative and production agencies to review status of deliverables for all campaigns
DRTV
- Execute all aspects of Direct Response Television (DRTV) donor acquisition program, including:
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- Set-up of inbound telemarketing and SMS with telemarketing agency
- Manage creative review and development
- Manage weekly performance review and provide updates and recommendations to vendor
- Review and approve media buying plans
- Manage source code assignment and upload to database
- Management of external creative, media and contact centre agencies
- Strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting
Sustainer Program
- Manage all monthly Direct Debit and other regular individual donations
- Manage the execution of the donor journey for all regular donors and the conversion, upgrade and reactivation efforts
Other Duties
- Working with external agencies, develop effective testing methodology to inform long-term investment decisions
- Execute all offline acquisition campaigns in diversification of new donor sources (e.g. Package Inserts)
- Approve cost estimates and media plans ensuring spend to budget across all campaigns
- Build and manage the offline individual giving programme budget across all channels
- Manage all invoice processing and complete monthly accruals for Finance
- Other duties as appropriate for this role.
Essential functions:
Sitting
Supervisory responsibilities: This role also oversees management of the supporter CRM and Supporter Care, line managing the Smile Train UK Database Manager and Supporter Experience Officer.
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a direct marketing role, proven track record in planning and delivering effective direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels including Direct Mail, DRTV, Telemarketing, SMS and Print channels
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
- Skilled with modern and traditional marketing and fundraising channels
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
- Fluency in a donor CRM, experience with Salesforce preferred
- Demonstrable organisational, professional, and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams
- Excellent people-management skills with the ability to coach and line manage staff
- Excellent project manager who is extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of managing creative agencies, printers and external agencies
- Ability to communicate the impact of marketing efforts with data
- Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
- Familiar with the MS Office
Accountability Expectations:
- Ownership of Outcomes: Take full responsibility for one’s own performance, ensuring alignment with Smile Train’s mission and objectives.
- Transparent Communication: Communicate openly and effectively with team members, fostering trust and a shared understanding of expectations and priorities.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate empathy, understanding, and cultural sensitivity to contribute to an inclusive and supportive team environment.
- Empowerment: Effectively communicate with supervisors to ensure you are equipped with the resources, guidance, and autonomy you need to excel in your role
- Team Cohesion: Contribute to a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared accountability, helping the team to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Compensation Range: £50-£55K
Travel: Ability to travel, when necessary, for agency partner meetings and organizational events as required
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Application Information:
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Advert
JOB TITLE: Head of Operations
SALARY: £56,000 (pro rata)
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union, Central London Office
WORKING HOURS: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
The LSE Students’ Union is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Operations. This is a newly created position, offering an exciting opportunity to take senior oversight of our central teams and ensure the effective delivery of our operational functions.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide leadership and direction across finance, HR, governance, compliance, and risk management. Your work will underpin the Union’s ability to deliver its strategic objectives and maintain high standards of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
As Head of Operations, you will lead our finance and HR team, ensuring robust financial management, effective people practices, and strong governance frameworks. You will oversee budgeting, audits, and financial reporting, while promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Acting as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees, you will also manage risk and data protection across the organisation.
Who are we?
LSESU is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to helping LSE students make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our future and helping us to create a student experience which is enjoyable and empowering.
Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK. We provide support, representation, and opportunities to help students thrive during their time at university. Everything we do is shaped by our members and guided by our values to be bold and inclusive, working collaboratively to create a welcoming community built on integrity and respect.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate who combines strategic vision with operational expertise. You will bring a recognised accounting qualification and strong financial acumen, alongside experience in managing both finance and HR functions. Your knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks will be essential, as will your ability to provide clear leadership and build effective relationships at all levels.
You’ll need excellent organisation and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental, together with an interest in working within a democratic, student-led environment.
Why apply?
As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Union and supporting thousands of students at one of the world’s leading universities. We offer:
- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
- Flexibility for work-life balance
How to apply
We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents:
Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.
Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.
Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.
Want to apply?
To apply for this role, please complete an online application.
Job Application Timeline
Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10am
Intended interview dates: 12th / 13th February 2026
Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as our Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer, and play a vital role in our fundraising team. This position manages a portfolio of high-value Trust and Foundation (T&Fs) donors with complex and varying requirements. They will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead to drive transformational new business, directly generating essential revenue for MSF’s medical humanitarian operations worldwide. We are looking for exceptional candidates with specialised experience working with T&Fs and high-value donors, and a record of building strong, long-term relationships. The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and results-driven professional, with the ability to work both autonomously, and as part of a fantastic and supportive team.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£46,784.49 - £57,181.04 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for supporting with the implementation of the Trusts and Foundations Strategy.
They are responsible for managing a portfolio of key T&F relationships, typically giving at the £50,000 - £250,000 level. In addition, they will drive new business from prospective T&Fs capable of giving between £100,000 - £250,000 and will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Lead on new business activity above this level
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience of T&F fundraising including, report writing, application and proposal writing, and knowledge of restricted funding models.
- Experience managing a portfolio of high value major donors with a range of requirements.
- Proven track record of developing new business relationships and delivering income from prospective major donors.
- Proven experience of planning and delivering strategic activities.
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating and influencing skills.
- Experience of presenting to senior decision makers.
- Proven ability to negotiate, influence and communicate with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and deadlines with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and internationally.
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Interest in international, humanitarian work.
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing Date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Thursday 19 February 2026
- Second round interviews: Monday 23 February 2026 - Wednesday 25 February 2026
- Projected Start Date: Dependent on applicant availability
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About BoB:
Build on Belief’s mission is to ensure sure that anyone with lived experience of alcohol or drug problems has a place where they can get on-going peer support from others with similar experience – to help them improve their quality of life, health and wellbeing, reintegrate into wider society and benefit the local community.
BoB exists to help people at all stages in their lives to overcome the harm caused by their drug or alcohol use. It does this by combatting loneliness, overcoming stigma, introducing people to positive friendship groups, and providing activities that people find meaningful.
Job purpose:
This is a creative opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference with one of the country’s leading Lived Experience Recovery Organisations for individuals who have or have had a substance use disorder.
The Innovation, Development Fundraising Manager is a new role within the charity. The purpose of this position is to work with the Senior Leadership Team and other staff members to:
· Help develop and fund new activities in our existing services.
· Through the development and modelling of pilot projects, help the SLT with the implementation of our three-year strategy and seek funding through trust and grant foundations for the delivery of the above.
· Collaborate with the Chief Executive to identify and apply for new funding streams that support the work and growth of the charity and build on our current service delivery.
You will seek to develop and diversify the base of supporters and to achieve fundraising targets working with the CEO and SLT, supported by the board of trustees. We want to continue with our local services contracted income but also to develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks and build our sustainability for the future.
The successful candidate will also develop and maintain appropriate relationships with trusts, foundations and their representatives, ensuring the highest quality of stewardship and cultivation of a proactive relationship-based approach to seeking new funding opportunities.
Working as part of a small leadership team and, reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll capitalise on our success in partnering with some large addiction treatment providers. These have delivered innovative approaches to recovery across London.
With this backdrop, we will look to you to develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimise our income as well as developing the tools, processes and internal expertise to ensure sustainability.
The post holder would have the opportunity of working with a passionate, dedicated small central team, with a positive team spirit. There is a high level of commitment to developing this new area of income generation from management and trustees providing the post holder with the opportunity to excel and meet strategic targets.
Responsibilities and main duties:
o Work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and others in the leadership team to develop and spearhead delivery of a funding and financial plan that will enable delivery of our mission, strategy 2026-29 and delivering our financial strategic objectives.
o Proactively research and develop opportunities from trusts and foundations, developing a funding database and pipeline.
o Working with the CEO and service managers, initializing, and developing projects, producing compelling funding proposals and grant applications, initiating prospect meetings, and confidently pitching new funders to successfully convert prospects to funders or donors.
o Work with the leadership team and local service managers, and volunteers to fundraise local community support activity in the areas we operate in.
o Explore and test new fundraising approaches (such as events and corporate) to further grow and diversify income,
o Research and implement the introduction of a suitable CRM system to maintain accurate records of all fundraising activity (including contracted income), providing high quality reports to the leadership team, CEO and trustees, and to develop a data led approach to future fundraising.
o Manage and monitor ongoing funder reporting, ensuring that effective records of grant/funding bids and their conditions are kept and strictly adhered to by project leads, and that interim and end of project reporting is completed to a high standard, consulting with project leads where appropriate.
o Build and sustain strong relationships with a broad range of funding individuals and organizations, using a wide range of appropriate stewardship approaches to develop and retain their support for Build on Belief.
o Stay informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice and all other statutory obligations, maintaining and communicating internal policies as appropriate.
o Actively instill an organizational culture of fundraising, ensuring that everyone in the organization, including our trustees, understands and contributes to our fundraising strategy.
o Develop a good working knowledge of the charity’s activities, our approaches to addiction and recovery and some of the wider evidence base to tackle addiction and dependency to represent BoB authoritatively to supporters and external audiences.
Experience
o Experience and proven record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from trusts and foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.
o Experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations.
o Digital fundraising fluency including experience of using and/or developing a CRM system to support fundraising activities and understanding of digital fundraising approaches.
Knowledge
o Strong understanding of the current UK charitable funding landscape including excellent knowledge of charitable grant giving organizations.
o Knowledge of fundraising best practices, regulation, and policies.
Skills and personal attributes
o An outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate this into compelling written cases for support.
o Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
o Ability to prioritize a demanding workload and a committed approach to achieving results and targets under time pressure.
o To learn and evaluate creative approaches and to remain resilient in the face of setbacks.
o Well-developed organizational and planning skills, able to develop ideas and concepts into effective action plans and then deliver them.
o Strong empathy and commitment to helping those with adverse histories and lifestyles, drawn from their own lived experiences, aspiring to inclusion, diversity, and equity.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of people with lived experience, we can offer:
o 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
o Flexible working and hybrid/home working
o Support with training, professional growth and development.
o Enhanced statutory benefits.
How to apply
Please send us your CV with a covering letter by FRIDAY 20th February 2026 @ 5PM.
Recruitment process
Stage 1: Application closing date Friday 20th February 2026 by 5pm.
Stage 2: Shortlist notification to candidates: w/c 23rd February 2026.
Stage 4: Shortlist interviews in person London, Earls Court w/c 2nd March 2026.
Stage 6: Notification 9th March 2026.
You can let us know as part of your application if you require any adjustments or support through the recruitment process.
If you do not exactly fit all the criteria but have relevant experience and passion for the role that could make you a great candidate, we would still love to hear from you.
We promote inclusion, diversity and equity throughout our recruitment process and in our workplace. We welcome your application regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation and lived experience of addiction.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.
By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
About the Role
One of Learning with Parents’ objectives over the next five years is to evidence how best to drive inclusive parental engagement. We are looking for an individual with experience in monitoring and evaluation to join our team.
The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for evaluating our programmes to capture the impact we have, inform improvements internally and share insights externally. The role will begin with implementing an existing evaluation plan and develop into leading improvements and innovations in our evaluation strategy. It will involve primary research, such as leading focus groups in schools, as well as analysis of quantitative and qualitative data generated by our platform and surveys of parents and teachers. It will also involve reporting this data and supporting others to do so. The Evaluation Manager will be responsible for maintaining tools and processes around evaluation and ensuring strong internal and external communications of findings.
This is a role which involves extensive collaboration across different internal teams and with external stakeholders such as schools and funders.
Areas of Responsibility
Evaluation design and planning
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Improve, develop and innovate on existing evaluation strategies to better capture our impact and the voices of our stakeholders – school leaders, teachers, parents and children.
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Liaise with project leads to ensure that evaluation is planned into projects from the start.
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Liaise with the Programme Director to ensure evaluations are planned in tandem with strategic thinking about parent voice.
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Liaise with the fundraising team to ensure that reporting commitments to donors are planned into evaluations.
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Provide evaluation support with strategic partnerships.
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Collaborate with an external evaluator if appointed in future.
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Feed into future evaluation strategies.
Primary research and conducting evaluations
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Analyse and present insights from platform data – both qualitative and quantitative.
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Conduct focus groups in schools and online with groups of parents, teachers or school leaders.
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Conduct individual case study interviews with parents and teachers or support other colleagues to do so.
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Conduct evaluation activities with primary aged children in school.
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Analyse and write up collected data, including qualitative feedback from surveys, interview and focus group data.
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With the schools team, manage the logistics for evaluation visits, such as arranging dates with schools and designing recruitment materials.
Processes and internal communication
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Maintain communication processes to ensure everyone is up to date and can access the information they need.
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Ensure project management software is kept up to date with details of evaluation activity.
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Monitor and regularly report on progress in measuring our evaluation indicators.
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Work with the Tech team to refine processes for managing data which adhere to UK GDPR and best practice in data management and ensure maximum usability of the data.
Evaluation tools and resources
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Develop or refine existing data collections tools.
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Explore new opportunities and methodologies for capturing child voice and the voices of parents who may typically be underrepresented in research.
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Act as an inhouse technical resource to support the wider team with monitoring and evaluation-based queries
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Review and routinely update supporting documents such as consent forms.
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Keep abreast of trends and innovations in the wider evaluation sector, identifying new opportunities and approaches for us to explore
Supporting Programme Evaluations
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Support the leads of individual projects to develop project level evaluation plans as required, ensuring that these are integrated into overarching plans, have a Theory of Change and adhere to ethics and data protection protocols.
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Develop or refine existing data collections tools to meet project needs and support with data collection, analysis and write up as required.
Dissemination
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Ensure that findings and learning from evaluations are consistently and robustly documented.
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Ensure evaluation findings are logged and shared internally to inform future programme design and development.
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In partnership with the fundraising and communications team, create additional versions of evaluation reports for specific audiences.
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In partnership with project leads, ensure feedback is shared with all stakeholders.
About You
A successful Evaluation Manager will be able to work across multiple teams to ensure the quality and cohesion of evaluation work. They will be committed to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
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Experience of research or evaluation, including using a range of data collection tools, analysing either qualitative or quantitative data (or both), report writing and sharing findings in a range of accessible and engaging formats.
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Experience designing evaluations and an understanding of the importance of adhering to ethics and data protection protocols.
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Experience of managing projects which involve multiple stakeholders.
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Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing.
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Excellent attention to detail, whether in data analysis or written communication.
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Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including children and families, and experience developing and maintaining relationships
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Interest in and understanding of educational inequality in the UK.
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A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
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Experience working in evaluation at another third sector organisation
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Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
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Familiarity with the primary school curriculum and current issues in the primary education sector.
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An understanding of the challenges of identifying and engaging families who are typically underrepresented in research.
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An understanding of the challenges of conducting evaluations in a busy school environment, why safeguarding is important in this context and how it may impact the design of evaluations based in schools.
Our Values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with
Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together
Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work
Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress
Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency
Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone
Benefits
We have a passionate team and supportive culture. We have supportive policies and offer a number of benefits including:
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Generous annual leave allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
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Your birthday off and additional holiday reward for every year employed with us (up to five days pro rata)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-related leave policy from day one
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Income protection in case of sickness
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Flexible working times
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Social events
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Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
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Cycle to work scheme
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Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme
To Apply
Submit a CV and answer the following questions through our site by Sunday 15th February:
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Why do you want to work for Learning with Parents? (no more than 300 words)
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Why do you want the role of Evaluation Manager? (no more than 300 words)
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What skills or experience do you have that would make you a good candidate for this role at Learning with Parents? (no more than 500 words)
Your questions will initially be assessed without reference to your personal details or CV so please include all relevant information in your responses. These will be scored by multiple reviewers using a scoring matrix. Please refer to our AI in recruitment policy for guidance.
First round interviews will be online the week commencing 23rd February. Second round interviews will be in person, at our Bristol offices, in the week beginning 2nd March.
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees and supporters from any background can thrive.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, candidates from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from disadvantaged communities. These groups are currently underrepresented at Learning with Parents, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity internally at the charity.
Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.
Please note, travel for data collection from our partner schools across the country will be required. This is likely to be between three to six times a year. Additional travel may be required to share findings with stakeholders, primarily based in London.
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000
Contract: 1-Year FTC
Location: Remote, Home-based
Closing date:
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service), generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more
We have a lovely new opportunity for a Fundraising Compliance Executive to join the amazing team at Barnardo’s, one of the UK’s leading children’s charities.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that Barnardo’s fundraising activities—including face-to-face campaigns and gambling products—are fully compliant with external regulations and internal policies, safeguarding the charity’s reputation and income streams.
As Fundraising Compliance Executive, you will support the Senior Compliance Manager to provide assurance to senior leaders and trustees that all fundraising and marketing activities meet legal and regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external agencies, conduct audits, produce detailed compliance reports, and deliver training to maintain best practice across the organisation.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong compliance background and experience in fundraising regulation, who thrives on problem-solving and building collaborative relationships.
To be successful as the Fundraising Compliance Executive, you will need:
- Experience in a compliance-related role, ideally within fundraising or marketing.
- Working knowledge of regulations from bodies such as the Fundraising Regulator, Gambling Commission, GDPR, and CAP Code.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to influence and support colleagues at all levels.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and ask to speak with Jake, or you can press apply and we will get in touch.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you wish to discuss this role with us, please quote reference 2814JP
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Harris Hill is pleased to be recruiting a Facilities Manager for The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home (CDCH), a well-established animal welfare charity supporting over 1,000 animals each year.
Location: Tetbury (with travel to other sites)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (FTE, pro rata)
This newly created role will ensure CDCH’s sites operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, leadership team, and trustees, the Facilities Manager will oversee buildings and facilities management, health and safety, technical infrastructure, and small improvement projects across multiple locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing maintenance and contractual obligations for all sites
- Procuring and overseeing external suppliers and contractors
- Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Managing facilities budgets and identifying efficiencies
- Delivering small refurbishment and improvement projects
- Overseeing third-party systems including IT and communications
About you:
You will have experience in facilities management and health & safety, strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while building effective relationships.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) are essential, as the role involves working across multiple locations. Some occasional evening or weekend working will be required.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please send your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.