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Age International is dedicated to supporting older people living in the most challenging circumstances. As part of the Age UK Group and the UK member of the HelpAge global network, we champion healthy ageing, tackle ageism, deliver age inclusive humanitarian aid, and advocate for income security later in life.
We're looking for a driven Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead our donor recruitment programme and inspire the UK public to support our life changing work for the first time.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the full acquisition journey across multiple channels while contributing directly to major emergency responses through Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeals.
This is a hands on role in a small, passionate team, with the space to innovate and directly influence our future supporter programme.
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of one day a week in our London office (including one Thursday of the month for our Age International 'all-staff' days).
Please note that our core working days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Proven successful experience in a direct marketing role. (A, I)
* Delivered and managed effective direct marketing campaigns. (A, I)
* Worked across a variety of offline and online direct marketing channels. (A, I)
* Experience working with a supporter or customer database (A, I)
* Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns including copy and artwork sign off. (A, I)
* Experience of following internal processes, recognising potential improvements and implementing them. (I)
* Experience of line management and performance management (A, I)
Skills and knowledge
* Confident in using databases and digital reporting tools such as Google Analytics. (A, I)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills. (A, I)
* Creative process management, from creative briefing through to production. (I, T)
* Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. (I)
* Excellent written English skills with good attention to detail, including ability to review copy for accuracy and compliance. (A, I, P, T)
Personal attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels. (I)
* Share the charity's values. (I)
* Flexible team player, willing to get stuck in. (I)
* Willingness to learn new skills and implement them within your role. (I)
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience of working in a direct marketing role within a charity. (A, I)
* Experience of working through an innovation process. (A, I)
Skills and Knowledge
* Working knowledge of email and CMS platforms (DotDigital, Episerver). (A, I)
* Used collaborative digital platforms such as MS Teams, Trello. (I)
Personal attributes
* An interest in international development and humanitarian work. (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Bloomsbury Football
Bloomsbury Football is on a mission to transform young lives through football. We’re looking for an ambitious, values-driven leader to set the strategy and scale our Club Football programme, currently supporting 500+ young people aged 6–18 each week.
This is a senior role with real ownership: shaping the vision for 3x growth over the next three years, while ensuring exceptional, development-focused delivery for every player.
What you’ll do
- Set and lead the strategy for the growth and expansion of Bloomsbury’s Club Football programme
- Ensure high-quality, consistent delivery that drives meaningful social and football outcomes
- Lead and develop the Club Football Coordinator and wider delivery team
- Oversee programme budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and return on social impact
- Build strong relationships with players, parents, coaches and external partners
- Represent Bloomsbury Football as a champion of football for social change
Who we’re looking for
- Strategic thinker with experience scaling programmes and managing teams and budgets
- A proven leader of youth programmes, with a sound understanding of sport for development
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach that drives teams towards high-quality, high-impact results
- Deep alignment with Bloomsbury Football’s values and belief in football as a force for good
- Excellent academic record
Use the power of football to improve mental & physical wellbeing, foster cohesion & build life skills to give young people the best chance to succeed



World Veterinary Service – Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid, with monthly meetings at Dorset office and regular travel for meetings with donors.
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Worldwide Veterinary Service – which helps animals in places where no one else can - is seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to support the growth of their corporate fundraising programme.
Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) champions animal welfare around the world, sending vets where they are needed most, providing expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and shipping urgent aid supplies worldwide. Last year they treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets and vaccinated over 1.2 m dogs against rabies.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the charity’s corporate fundraising strategy, shaping a high-potential income stream to create impactful partnerships with businesses that align with WVS’s mission and values. The role will be responsible for identifying, research and approaching prospective corporate partners to build a strong new business pipeline and managing and nurturing existing corporate relationships to ensure long-term engagement and growth. The post holder will also work with partners to deliver engaging employee and customer campaigns, sponsorships and strategic alliances.
The ideal candidate will be a natural networker, commercially savvy, and motivated by making a positive impact through business partnerships. You’ll have experience building mutually beneficial corporate relationships and will thrive on identifying shared value opportunities. While the primary focus is on corporate partnerships, the post-holder will also provide support across other philanthropic income streams - particularly major donors and trusts and foundations - contributing to ambitious fundraising goals. Finally, candidates for this role must be adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing charity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of animals around the world.
About Woman’s Trust
The charity was established in 1996 to meet the gap in specialist mental health services. Woman’s Trust is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
Background
The lack of recognition of domestic abuse as a mental health issue within the NHS leads to delayed and inadequate support for survivors. This gap in understanding and response often result in survivors only being able to access and receive appropriate care when their mental health deteriorates to the point of requiring secondary mental health services (Women’s Aid 2021). Meta analysis suggests that CBT, one of the NHS’s most prescribed approaches for mental ill-health, is not the best approach for domestic abuse survivors as it does not recognise and take into account the external factors and dynamics of abuse, specifically power and control, the role of the perpetrator and the resulting trauma for the survivor.
In March 2025, WT published its first major report, ‘Living Without Hope’ which consolidates existing and increasing academic, government and sector research demonstrating the significant impact of domestic abuse on women’s mental health. Outlining the current agency responses at national, regional and local levels and the gaps in provision; the report also makes recommendations for change and improvement across the VAWG and health sectors.
Building on the research highlighted in our ‘Living Without Hope’ report, WT has secured funding to work with key stakeholders in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to examine the links between domestic abuse and mental health, the specific experiences of Arab and Moroccan women and their access to safe, appropriate services that meet their needs.
Purpose
This is an exciting new role and will be focused on developing Woman’s Trust’s (WT) response to addressing the systemic issues female survivors of domestic abuse face when trying to access support.
Working with key stakeholders in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (LBKC) and specifically Al-Hasniya to ensure that professionals have a clearer understanding of the link between domestic abuse and mental health and its impact on survivors.
Contract & hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Fixed term as dependant on funding.
Location: Woman’s Trust premises including co-location with statutory partners and community partnership locations.
Closing date: 10 February 2026.
Interviews: 18 February 2026.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract:Permanent, full time
Salary:circa £50,000 per annum
Location: Burford, OX18 4PF on a hybrid basis
Closing date:30 January 2026
1st interviews:10 – 12 February 2026
2nd stage:18 & 19 February 2026
At Blue Cross, our people are central to everything we do to protect and improve animal welfare. We are recruiting a People and Culture Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of compassionate, high-quality people support across the charity. This is a brand-new role, created to strengthen how we support managers and teams and to translate our People Strategy into practical, values led people practices.
Sitting within the People and People Services directorate, the People and Culture Manager plays a key role in enabling confident, fair leadership across the organisation, particularly in emotionally demanding environments. The role also offers a valuable opportunity to build experience and capability towards senior People and Culture leadership.
More about the role
As People and Culture Manager, you will provide expert, pragmatic advice across the full range of people matters, acting as a trusted business partner to the People & People Services directorate. You will lead on complex and sensitive casework, coach and develop People and Culture colleagues, and work closely with senior leaders to deliver positive people outcomes.
As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape how people services are delivered day to day, contributing to the continuous improvement, credibility, and impact of the People and Culture function.
You will also contribute to organisational development, culture change, wellbeing initiatives, and workforce planning, using insight and data to identify risks and opportunities. The role supports organisation wide change activity, ensuring that people processes are fair, transparent, and compassionate.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, based from our Burford office, with a minimum of two days a week working from the office. You will also be required to travel regularly to other Blue Cross sites to build relationships and provide effective, visible support to managers and teams.
About you
You are a credible and empathetic professional who brings sound judgement, resilience, and a solutions focused approach. You are confident supporting managers through complex and emotionally sensitive situations and are comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution.
You build strong, trusting relationships, communicate clearly at all levels, and enjoy coaching others to build their confidence and capability. You are committed to embedding Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity in everything you do.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent professional experience
- Substantial experience in a generalist HR or people role
- Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of UK employment law
- Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive people issues with empathy and professionalism
- Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in a values led, care focused, or emotionally demanding environment
- The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- CIPD Level 7 qualification
- Experience working in animal welfare, healthcare, social care, or frontline operational environments
- Experience supporting managers and teams working in emotionally demanding roles
How to apply
Please click Apply to submit your application. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Our recruitment process for this role will take place in two stages. The first stage will be a competency-based interview, focused on experience, approach and alignment with our values.
Candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to attend a discovery session. This will be an informal and interactive session, designed to explore the role in more depth, share perspectives and give candidates the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn more about Blue Cross and our culture.
Full details will be shared with candidates in advance. Both stages will be held in person at our Burford offices.
We are committed to running a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About 500k
Our vision is a church in every village in India: an India where every person has a chance to hear the good news of Jesus.
We do this through sending Indian people to plant churches in unreached Indian villages, in partnership with local Indian leaders and Bible Colleges. Our culture is radical, sacrificial and Jesus-centric. We value effectiveness and working smart as well as hard to reach as many villages as possible. Loving God and loving each other remains our first priority.
Being founded in 2014, in our first 10 years we started churches in 4500 villages. In 2025 alone, that number was 2000. Our goal for 2026 is 3000 villages. The global 2026 budget is £2.3M, up from £1.6M in 2025 and £1.1M in 2024.
We are in a period of rapid expansion and the Founder CEO is looking to hand over many of his responsibilities to a COO who will partner with him in leading the mission.
About the role
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) you will be forming a partnership with the CEO to lead 500k.
You will be unlocking the growth of this ministry as well as sharpening our impact and making it sustainable. You will be a key part of enabling us to achieve our goal of growing 5x over the next 5-10 years.
As COO you will have a prominent role in creating and achieving our annual growth plan. You will be responsible for the organisation’s day-to-day operations, people management, systems efficiency, financial stewardship, safeguarding and compliance requirements. You will anticipate and plan for our growing needs with the development of new people and systems.
Key details
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Reports to the CEO
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37.5 hours per week
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Remote working. Proximity to London where the CEO resides is preferable.
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Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum (FTE)
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Opportunities for travel to India and the USA
The current set-up of our team is that all our 17 paid staff are in India. Our 3 UK staff, (including the CEO) work for 500k bivocationally and are not paid. They work at FTEs of 70%, 20% and 15%. This arrangement has been reached through the outworking of our values of radical generosity, radical dependence on the Lord, and seeking to maximally empower our Indian team.
For the last 18 months we have been discerning whether to scale our current arrangement (with more bivocational or support-raising staff in the West) or whether to switch to a salaried model for our UK team.
We desire the new COO to be a part of this discernment process. You should be open to the options of fully or partially support-raising your own salary, or working bivocationally, alongside the option of being salaried by 500k. Having said that, we are committed to landing on a clear plan with you prior to your commencement in the role. A full time role is preferable, but we are open for your commitment to 500k being FTE 70% or more, particularly if the bivocational option is being pursued.
Key responsibilities
You will line-manage the following roles: our India Team Lead, Head of Operations, Head of Admin and Finance Officer.
You will be responsible for:
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Management of our Indian team and our on-the-ground church planting work
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Operational execution across the four branches of 500k (UK, US, Canada and Switzerland).
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Policies, systems, and organisational discipline
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Financial processes, controls, and reporting
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Safeguarding implementation and reporting
You will be empowered to:
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Form annual growth plans in conjunction with the CEO
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Make operational decisions within the agreed strategy
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Challenge inefficiencies and legacy practices
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Build systems that outlast individuals
What we’re looking for:
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Alignment with our vision and values and a passion for our mission. An openness to joining us in discerning the Lord’s plan for our future.
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High personal integrity, emotional maturity, and the confidence to lead change alongside a Founder CEO
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Experience of operational leadership and delivering strategy through people and systems
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Strong cross-cultural leadership capability
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Financial oversight skills
Bonus skills
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Impact measurement and evaluation skills
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Understanding of UK charity governance, compliance, and risk management
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Safeguarding oversight
To apply
Submit your CV and a short cover letter (max 300 words)
Closing date: 03/02/2026
First-round interviews will take place week commencing 15th February.
In your cover letter (max 300 words) please share why you are interested in the role and why you think you could be the right candidate for it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About African Rainbow Family
African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a UK-based, lived-experience-led grassroots organisation working with and for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority.
ARF was founded in 2014 in response to the criminalisation and persecution of LGBTIQ+ people across parts of Africa and the Commonwealth. The organisation provides advocacy, peer support, advice, training and counselling, while campaigning locally, nationally and internationally to challenge injustice and promote equality and human rights.
ARF operates from its head office in Manchester and has centres in Leeds, Birmingham, London and Swansea.
About the Role
The Operations Manager role is a new and senior position within African Rainbow Family and will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational development.
The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the organisation, managing staff and volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery and leading on income generation and funding applications.
The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to ensure ARF operates effectively, sustainably and in line with its values and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for:
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Managing the day-to-day operations of African Rainbow Family, ensuring efficient and effective organisational delivery
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Line managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management
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Overseeing service delivery across all ARF centres to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with funder requirements
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Managing organisational budgets and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets
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Leading on income generation, including researching funding opportunities and writing grant and funding applications
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Developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and systems
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Ensuring compliance with governance, safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements
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Building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, commissioners and key stakeholders
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Supporting strategic planning and reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees
Person Specification
Essential
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Minimum of two years’ experience in an operations, project or organisational management role
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Proven experience of managing staff and volunteers
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Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
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Demonstrable experience of researching and writing successful grant or funding applications
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Knowledge of charity governance, compliance and operational processes
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Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Desirable
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Experience working within the charity or voluntary sector
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Experience working with LGBTIQ+ refugees or people seeking asylum
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Knowledge of asylum, immigration or human rights policy
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Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
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Experience in advocacy, campaigning or media work
Benefits
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28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
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NEST pension scheme
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Flexible working arrangements
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Birthday leave and two wellbeing (duvet) days per year
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Cost-of-living support
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Paid sick leave after six months’ service
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Training, development and progression opportunities
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Salary review and employee reward scheme
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Free on-site parking
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Accredited Living Wage Employer
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
African Rainbow Family is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, LGBTIQ+ people and individuals from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is therefore open only to applicants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. ARF is committed to safeguarding and to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
About the role
As practice manager, you will have a key role in maintaining ACF’s understanding of current foundation practice and the contexts in which foundations are working. You will gather and share insights from your regular engagement with ACF members and other stakeholders, identifying examples of excellent practice by foundations as well as areas where they need additional guidance and support.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will use these insights to:
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Develop evidence-based positions on what constitutes excellent foundation practice (building on our existing Stronger Foundations framework)
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Communicate ACF’s views on stronger foundation practice to a range of audiences
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Develop accessible and engaging guidance and resources to help ACF members reflect on and develop their practice
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Contribute to the development of practice content for events and learning opportunities
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Respond to practice-related queries from individual members and other stakeholders
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Embed knowledge about foundation practice across the organisation.
About the Association of Charitable Foundations
The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.
We strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our time. Our vision is diverse, vibrant and effective foundations working together for social good.
Our 430 members include trusts and foundations of all sizes, working across a wide range of charitable causes. Collectively, they give more than £4.4bn annually and hold assets of around £75bn..
You can read our five-year strategy here.
Our values are: We care · We are open · We are evidence-based · We are ambitious
Our commitment
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
We welcome all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the members we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic, disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.
Benefits
ACF has developed a range of benefits to enable staff to perform and be supported in times where personal situations change. Annual leave is 25 days per year, plus all the bank holidays, as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year. We will also make a pension contribution of 10% of base salary on your behalf without any expectation of colleagues matching the organisation contribution.
ACF supports flexible working arrangements, offers hybrid working and has a family friendly policies. We also support employee wellbeing by offering occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help us make art matter.
Firstsite is seeking an experienced and motivated Trusts & Grants Manager to lead our trusts and grants fundraising and secure vital income for our programmes, including Holiday Fun, YAK, exhibitions, learning, and community projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and purpose-driven team and play a key role in shaping work that has real impact in our communities.
About the role
As our Trusts & Grants Manager, you will:
- Develop and deliver a proactive trusts and grants fundraising strategy.
- Secure funding from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, with a target of £120,000 for 2026/27, contributing to an overall organisational target of £300,000.
- Identify and research new prospects, write high-quality funding applications, and produce compelling cases for support.
- Manage the grants pipeline, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to gather budgets, impact data, and programme information.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
- Uphold best practice in safeguarding when working with young people through programmes such as YAK.
You will be the organisation’s specialist in trusts and grants, supported by the Head of Philanthropy and working closely with colleagues across Firstsite.
About Firstsite
Our mission is to ensure art and creativity are valued for their integral role in shaping a happy and healthy society for everyone. We do this by championing creativity as a catalyst for positive change in society, celebrating everyone's imaginations as places to shape a better future and demonstrating the impact of art and galleries at the centre of everyday life.
We collaborate with people where, together, we can have the most impact and we share the results of our work with diverse audiences to influence change. We do this in three places: in our award-winning gallery, reflecting our radical region and digitally with audiences around the world. To do this well we have four values that help us do what we do, to the best of our abilities:
Creative – Inclusive – Agile – Responsible
Who we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
- Strong research skills and ability to identify new funding opportunities.
- Excellent written communication and proposal-writing ability.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate information.
- Collaborative, confident working with teams, partners, and stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience in arts, culture, or charity sectors.
- Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation.
- Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Research new funding opportunities and develop a proactive grants strategy.
- Draft and submit funding applications and proposals.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline and deliver timely reports.
- Work with programme teams to gather budgets, outcomes, and evidence.
- Ensure funder reporting and compliance requirements are met.
- Support stewardship of funders and shape Firstsite’s case for support.
- Coordinate fundraising activity with the wider team.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tailored training and development
- Staff discount in our café and shop
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
VACANCY
Philanthropy Fundraiser
£21,000 (£35,000 FTE)
22.5 hours per week
Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working
5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Blue Light Card Discount Scheme,free DBS checkparking and uniform.
Closing date for applicants: Mid-day Tuesday 3 February 2026
First interviews via Teams: Thursday 5 February 2026
Second interviews (in person): Tuesday 10 February 2026
Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?
Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
The Philanthropy Fundraiser will play a key role in growing high-value income streams by identifying, building and nurturing relationships with major donors. You will develop tailored engagement strategies, create compelling cases for support, and deliver excellent stewardship to secure significant gifts that sustain and expand our care services for future generations.
The role will do this by focusing on;
- Developing and implementing a philanthropy strategy for Nottinghamshire Hospice.
- Cultivating relationships with donors capable of giving £5000+ annually.
- Working closely with Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and key external stakeholders.
- Storytelling and communicating the impact fundraising has on those we support.
- Organising and attending donor cultivation events and networking.
This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
- Proven experience in major donor / relationship fundraising or high-value fundraising.
- Target driven with proven experience of exceeding income targets.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to write persuasive proposals and construct personalised approaches.
- Confidence verbalising key messages to present confidently to diverse audiences and in a variety of settings eg. one-to-one or to larger audiences.
- Proven experience of motivating and inspiring others with the use of powerful storytelling.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of managing a busy workload with conflicting priorities.
- Experience in managing projects from formation to delivery.
- Experience of working within a legislative or external governance framework.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge if the hospice or healthcare sector
- Experience using fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Donorflex)
- Experience of General Data Protection Regulations.
Travelling may be required for your job role and therefore you may be required to hold a Full UK Drivers’ licence, have access to a vehicle and to be able to provide evidence of ‘Business use’ motor insurance, purchased at the postholders’ expense.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Standard DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold. We currently collect and process information including but not limited to the contents of your CV, cover letter and application. We ensure that we use your information in accordance with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information as contained within our Privacy Policy (available via our website ).
Registered Charity no: 509759
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice
We are seeking a dedicated Public Affairs Manager to join our small and supportive team. In this role, you will utilise your expertise to shape strategies to help influence legislation and government policy, making a meaningful impact in the public health sector. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective public affairs strategies, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers, and crafting tailored communications, including letters and briefings, that resonate with diverse audiences. Staying informed about the UK political landscape will be essential for driving successful initiatives.
To excel in this role, you should possess a degree or equivalent experience, complemented by a solid background in public affairs. A proven ability to navigate political systems and employ tactics for effective advocacy is crucial, as is exceptional writing skill paired with excellent IT and interpersonal capabilities. Strong organizational skills are necessary, along with a commitment to meeting deadlines with precision.
While experience in local authorities or the public health sector is desirable, we are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate resilience, confidence, and a keen attention to detail. We value a flexible and pro-active self-starter who is enthusiastic about ensuring positive change and can adapt to evolving challenges.
The Association offers hybrid and flexible working and welcomes applicants from across the UK, though attending meetings in London will be a feature of the role. Full details can be confirmed ahead of any application if required by contacting Mark Hamblett at the Association. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
To be considered for an interview in addition to an up to date CV applications must include a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be a suitable applicant for the role.
We do reserve the right to arrange interviews ahead of the quoted closing date so would urge candidates to apply as soon as is possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser
Join a small, friendly team. Shape something new. Make a real impact.
We’re looking for a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser to join our growing and supportive fundraising team at an exciting time of development. This is a brand-new role where you’ll help shape our approach to fundraising from the ground up — growing and supporting individual giving in our parishes, helping to build a new CMS, developing diocesan-wide appeals, and co-creating a simple and effective legacy campaign.
You’ll be working in a collaborative, welcoming environment with people who are passionate about making a difference and open to new ideas. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and detail-focused, and is comfortable working across different platforms.
About the Role
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, though reduced hours and flexi-time will be considered.
Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.
Salary & Benefits: £ 30,131 - £33,406 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
Main Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to refine and roll-out the parish fundraising programme.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Deputy Chief Operating Officer to devise and deliver a programme of annual diocesan appeals.
- Develop and deliver clear and engaging content for print, digital, website and social media elements of the appeal.
- Ensure donors and users have an accessible and seamless experience across all channels.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget, checking and seeking advice where necessary.
- Implement and maintain a diocesan Customer Management System
- Prepare and share donation reports and feedback for each parish programme and diocesan appeal.
- Review and analyse reports to gain insights into donor behaviour and improve future fundraising activity.
- Develop and implement a simple legacy strategy
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser to explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
- Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the department/ diocese.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: London with home working one day a week, or two days per fortnight
About the role
The Senior Partnership Manager at Crisis is a varied and challenging role. You will oversee some of the organisations highest value corporate partners, delivering outstanding partnerships that maximise engagement, uncover creative opportunities and drive authentic mutual value. You will ensure we work collaboratively with other high value teams and the wider organisation in sustaining and growing income, inspiring donors to play their part in ending homelessness.
The role will include management responsibility of the Partnership Executive and require agility in stepping into leadership positions.
We are looking for someone with the ability to be bold in identifying new opportunities within our owned partnerships, that secure long-term, transformational impact. It is vital that candidates act with equity and are adept at elevating and implementing the voice of lived experience.
About you
- You’re a skilled corporate partnership professional with experience in leading six and seven figure partnerships that have achieved highly impactful results.
- You are a talented relationship manager and have a track record of cultivating powerful connections with key stakeholders, inspiring long-term commitment.
- Being bold comes naturally to you and you enjoy leading partnerships or campaigns that break the mould to challenge what’s possible.
- You are comfortable in a leadership role and adept at recognising the strengths and supporting the development of those you manage.
- You are a collaborator that thrives in team settings and contributing to an environment where everyone’s voice is heard.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026 at 23:59
Interview date and location:
- First stage - Week commencing 16th February, online via Microsoft Team
- Second stage – Week commencing 23rd February, online via Microsoft Team
Interview process:
- First stage - interview will be competency-based questions
- Second stage - interview that will include a written task or presentation
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


