325 Internal communications and engagement manager jobs

Remote/London (must be able to attend the London office at least twice per month if remote working)

Permanent | Part-time (4 days / 28 hours per week)

£44,358 (London-based) / £39,587 (non-London-based) FTE + excellent benefits

Join our Research & Outcomes team at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and help shape the future of speech and language therapy. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate projects that strengthen research capacity, capability and culture across the profession, champion evidence-based practice, and support members in making the most of outcomes, health informatics and data.

Who we are

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The role

As a Research & Outcomes Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the RCSLT’s research and outcomes work, helping to strengthen research culture, champion evidence-based practice and support the profession to make better use of evidence and data.

You’ll take operational responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects and initiatives, from research priority setting and engagement, to collecting and analysing data, supporting evidence synthesis and monitoring impact. You’ll also help bring this work to life through engaging communications across RCSLT research channels, as well as presentations, webinars, conferences and events.

Working closely with RCSLT members, colleagues and external stakeholders, you’ll provide expert, evidence-based advice on research, outcomes, clinical and professional issues, while responding to enquiries and supporting teams across the organisation to identify, understand and apply research evidence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining research, project delivery, data, communication and stakeholder engagement, and who wants to make a tangible difference to the future of speech and language therapy.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and current RCSLT member with strong clinical and professional knowledge and a passion for research and evidence-based practice. You’ll have experience of literature searching, critical appraisal and evidence synthesis, alongside knowledge of research, evaluation, outcome measures and data analysis.

You’ll be confident turning complex evidence and data into clear, accessible insights and communicating these effectively to a range of audiences.

You’ll be highly organised, analytical and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. A collaborative approach is essential, as you’ll work with members, colleagues and external stakeholders to provide expert guidance and support. Above all, you’ll be committed to using research and evidence to improve practice and outcomes, championing equality, diversity and inclusion, and contributing positively to the RCSLT’s aims and values.

What we can offer you

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: w/c Monday 2 November 2026 (held virtually).

There may be a task that will be needed to be completed as part of the interview process.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.

The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.

Global Head of Communications and Marketing

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on communications leader to shape the global profile of an international heritage charity and its commercial work.

Position: Global Head of Communications and Marketing
Location: Home-based in the UK, with frequent travel to London and international travel as required
Salary: £52,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: 4 October 2026

The closing date may be brought forward if a high volume of applications is received.

About the Role

This is an influential leadership role responsible for developing and delivering a global communications and marketing strategy across multiple countries, audiences and channels.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will help position the organisation as a leading heritage charity, a trusted partner for commercial collaborations and a powerful advocate for artisans and cultural heritage.

Combining strategic leadership with practical delivery, you will oversee brand, marketing, media relations, digital communications, thought leadership and internal communications. You will also lead a fully remote communications team and work closely with creative, commercial, fundraising and country teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a multi-year global communications and marketing strategy
• Strengthening the organisation’s brand and reputation across commercial, philanthropic and public audiences
• Leading global media relations, public affairs and crisis communications
• Overseeing digital channels, content, newsletters and audience engagement
• Supporting the promotion of artisan collections, exhibitions and commercial partnerships
• Developing communications that support fundraising, philanthropy and donor engagement
• Creating consistent global messaging, brand standards and approval processes
• Supporting major events, launches and external speaking opportunities
• Leading, developing and setting clear expectations for the communications team
• Managing budgets, performance measures and communications reporting

About You

You will be a highly capable and collaborative communications leader who can combine strategic judgement with creativity, organisation and attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level communications, marketing or corporate affairs experience
• Experience developing organisation-wide communications strategies
• A strong background in brand, reputation and media relations
• Digital communications, content and audience engagement expertise
• Experience leading and developing communications teams
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Confidence advising senior leaders and supporting high-profile stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple countries, regions or cultures

Experience within cultural heritage, arts, luxury, creative industries or international development would be particularly valuable. Applications are welcomed from candidates qualified through experience.

About the Organisation

The organisation is an international charity supporting artisans and communities to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. Working across several countries, it provides training, healthcare, education and access to international markets.

Through its charitable and commercial activity, the organisation helps artisans generate sustainable incomes while preserving traditional skills, historic places and cultural identity.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, Director of Communications, Global Communications Director, Brand and Communications Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Head of External Affairs or Marketing and Communications Director.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy

Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026

Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager

Salary: £35,000 + (Dependent on Experience)

WLIC Ealing Masjid is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic Operations & Administration Manager who will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day administration, operational coordination, services delivery, facilities oversight, guest reception and event support of the Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exceptional WLIC staff and management team, see attachedjob desciption. 

Only the applicants shortlisted will be notified. Any offer of employment will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical and other statutory checks being satisfactory.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of ISEAL, bringing together strategic and operational HR leadership and effective office management to create an inclusive, well-supported workplace. The Manager, HR and Office Management will translate our new organisational strategy into forward-looking people practices, while ensuring that colleagues are supported by the policies, systems, resources and working environment they need to thrive.

Working closely with directors, the leadership team, line managers and two HR Coordinators, the postholder will shape the employee experience across the full journey—from recruitment and induction to development, progression and exit. The role will also oversee workplace services, internal communications, budgets and legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions (UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, and Canada), helping a hybrid and remote workforce stay connected, informed and confident. As an additional resource, an experienced HR consultant delivers recruitment campaigns and other special projects.

We are looking for an experienced generalist HR professional, who combines strategic insight with practical delivery and sound judgement. You will bring current employment law knowledge, strong influencing and coaching skills, a genuine commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, and the confidence to improve policies, systems and ways of working in an international, values-led organisation. Above all, you will be collaborative, resilient and motivated by ISEAL’s mission to accelerate positive change for people and the planet.

The key responsibilities we entrust you with:

HR Management

• Develop and deliver a HR strategy aligned with the organisation’s new strategic direction, translating priorities into sustained impact
• In collaboration with Leadership team, advise on and implement resource and overhead planning to support strategic objectives
• Shape, continuously improve and communicate ISEAL’s HR policies, procedures and processes, enabling colleagues in a hybrid/remote setting to understand them easily and apply them confidently
• Deliver a proactive approach to employment compliance, anticipating legislative developments across 6 jurisdictions with ISEAL staff and translating them into clear, timely organisational actions
• Champion a thriving organisational culture, empowering colleagues at every level to bring ISEAL’s values to life in their decisions, behaviours and ways of working
• Cultivate a workplace where wellbeing is embedded in everyday practice and open, constructive dialogue flows well between employees, line managers and across the organisation
• Foster and continually enhance an inclusive employee experience across the full journey—from recruitment and induction to performance, progression, learning and development, and exit
• Navigate emerging employee matters with care, sound judgement and consistency, equipping line managers to confidently address both routine and complex HR situations
• Serve as a trusted strategic adviser to directors and the leadership team, bringing forward progressive HR practices that strengthen organisational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Coordinate support of a dedicated external HR consultant for recruitment and special projects
• Oversee maintenance of all personnel and HR records in appropriate systems

Office Management

• Lead on maintaining a comfortable and well-functioning workplace, including continuous review of the overall physical infrastructure needs and provision 
• Shape and communicate forward-looking workplace policies and practices, pioneering flexible approaches to space, collaboration and ways of working.
• Create a safe, welcoming workplace by leading the effective delivery and continuous improvement of office services, facilities, IT equipment and resources
• Act as first point of contact for any issues raised by staff relating to the office

Other

• Lead and continually strengthen internal communications that connect colleagues, reinforce shared purpose and encourage meaningful participation, including monthly staff meetings, the quarterly support staff newsletter and organisation-wide communications.
• Lead and empower two HR Coordinators, creating the conditions for them to grow, develop and deliver excellent support across the organisation
• Steward the HR and premises budgets with foresight and accountability, directing resources towards the organisation’s people, workplace and strategic priorities.
• Build own capacity and knowledge on all matters related to organisational legal compliance

Essential attributes / skills / knowledge

• Substantial generalist HR management experience, combining strategic understanding with confident delivery of day-to-day people operations
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organisational priorities
• Strong track record of designing, reviewing and embedding accessible HR policies, procedures and processes
• Proven experience of managing diverse employee relations matters with sound judgement, fairness, discretion and appropriate confidentiality
• Current, practical knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to translate legislative change into clear, compliant policies and advice
• Excellent communication skills both in person and in a hybrid/remote environment with an ability to influence senior leaders and coach line managers at all levels
• Experience working in values-led culture that supports employee wellbeing, engagement and open dialogue
• Commitment to EDI principles and experience implementing approaches that foster an inclusive workspace
• Varied experience of HRIS solutions and, ideally, with the implementation of new systems to enhance HR operations
• Experience working in an international setting covering a variety of jurisdictions and employee locations
• Proven people-management capability, including coaching, developing and empowering team members to work to the best of their ability
• Strong planning, prioritisation and budget-management skills, with the ability to balance strategic projects and operational demands
• High levels of integrity, initiative and resilience, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to organisational change and continuous improvement
• A personal commitment to and interest in creating a more sustainable world

Desirable

• Oversight of international payrolls
• CIPD Level 5 qualified

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions. The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities. We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.

We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is a permanent contract

Working hours:               80 % (30 hours) could be spread across 4 or 5 days

Salary: £57,000-62,000, depending on experience (pro rata for less than 100%)

Location:                        London is the preferred location. The role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

                                       Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK.

International travel:        The post holder will be required to undertake occasional international travel

Ideal start date:            November/December 26 ideally

Reporting to:                  Director, Finance & Operations

How to apply

Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.

Deadline for applications is 4 October 2026. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Cover letter: We would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.

Interview process

Please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change.

Screening interviews (Teams): 7-12 October

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 16-18 October (if applicable)

Panel interviews (in person): w/c 19 October

Decision: w/c 26 October

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

CAHN is looking for a creative, proactive and passionate Communications & Campaigns Officer to raise the profile of our work, engage audiences and deliver campaigns that amplify the voices of Black Caribbean and African communities.

You will create compelling content across digital and traditional channels, support campaigns, social media, website and newsletter activity, and contribute to communications for CAHN’s programmes and events.

Working with colleagues, communities and partners, you will turn stories and insight into content and campaigns that inform, engage and inspire action.

We are looking for an excellent storyteller with strong writing skills, digital confidence, creativity and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

If you are passionate about communications, campaigns and social impact, join CAHN and help turn stories into change

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team working for democracy, peace and climate justice.

We’re looking for someone to manage our Advocacy and Media team for a year. The team covers public affairs, media, social media, and relationships with other churches and faiths.

We need someone with the relevant skills and experience, who can also learn fast and start leading the team’s work quickly. You will have a background in policy, public affairs and/or campaigning work, and experience of line-management. You will need excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.

We have our own advocacy projects on democracy and human rights in Westminster and Holyrood, as well as working in coalition with other organisations on issues such as climate justice and peace.

You will have the opportunity to work within a friendly and collaborative team for an organisation striving for peace, truth, equality and sustainability.

Contract: Fixed term for 13 months, maternity leave cover.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Location: Based at our offices in London (NW1) or at home nationally, but must be within 2 hours’ travel of London and willing to travel regularly and sometimes at short notice. Office-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8.00am on Monday, 5 October 2026.

Interviews: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 (Friends House, London).

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Great marketing connects organisational priorities with the people we need to reach. This 9-month maternity-cover role will lead integrated campaigns and high-quality content that build awareness, strengthen trust and support the impact of Southern Hospice Group across our communities.

You will take ownership of campaign planning and delivery across digital, print, events and media, translating priorities from Fundraising, Retail, Clinical Services, the People Team and Corporate Partnerships into audience-led marketing activity. You will balance planned campaigns with emerging organisational needs, making clear choices about where time and resource will have the greatest impact.

Alongside campaign leadership, you will help shape editorial and content planning, developing compelling, accessible content that communicates our impact and supports engagement. You will work closely with Brand, Digital and Creative colleagues to ensure campaigns are joined up, consistent and effective across channels.

You will be a trusted marketing partner to senior and operational stakeholders, using insight and performance data to improve activity and provide clear recommendations. You will also provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and direction to Marketing and Communications Officers and apprentices.

This is a fixed-term role where pace matters. Success will mean quickly building strong relationships, maintaining continuity through maternity cover and delivering measurable campaigns without losing quality, brand discipline or audience focus.

You'll be

You do not need to come from a hospice or charity background. What matters is that you can bring relevant expertise, understand the responsibility attached to our work and use your skills to deliver meaningful, measurable impact.

• Significant experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns from planning through to evaluation.
• Experience developing marketing plans and managing multiple campaigns, stakeholders and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong campaign management and project management skills, with evidence of delivering on time and within budget.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to turn organisational priorities into clear, compelling audience-focused content.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including confidence advising senior colleagues and constructively challenging briefs.
• Experience using audience insight, segmentation and performance data to improve marketing activity and make recommendations.
• A strong understanding of digital marketing, brand management, accessibility and inclusive communications.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supervising colleagues and creating clear priorities for delivery.
• A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Alignment with our values: Caring, Connected and Courageous.

PWSA UK is looking for a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow income from major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations, including pharmaceutical companies. This new role will help build lasting supporter relationships and secure significant gifts that make a meaningful difference for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families.

About the role

This is a new role and you will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will manage relationships, support donor meetings and events, and maintain accurate donor records and pipeline information.

• Build and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing major donors.

• Research and identify new supporters and relationship opportunities.

• Develop persuasive proposals, cases for support and donor communications.

• Support cultivation, stewardship, meetings, visits and events.

• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised relationship manager, with experience in major giving, corporate fundraising, or trusts and foundations. You will be confident working with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work. 

Job Title: Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Statutory
Salary: £42,000 per annum (plus a 15% Inner London Weighting allowance of £6,300 if applicable)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30
Contract Type: 6-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible
Location: Hybrid – 2/3 days a week in one of our centres (London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle)
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager

THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.

James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

THE OPPORTUNITY
James’ Place has huge ambitions to grow to reach more men in suicidal crisis. We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

Trusts and Statutory is a crucial, high-performing and mature income stream for James’ Place. In this Fixed Term Contract, the postholder will be care-taking as well as continuing to grow income. The organisation has invested in a new Executive Leadership Team to drive forward the development of our new strategy, so there is an opportunity for this postholder to contribute to this process.

The purpose of this role is to raise funds for James’ Place:

• taking overall responsibility for building the relationships with and securing income from Trusts and Statutory sources to realise our aim to deliver more life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis nationally.

The key internal relationships for this role are:

• Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy and Corporate
• Fundraising Manager, Community
• Philanthropy Lead
• Fundraising Executive
• Stewardship and Events Manager
• Chief Executive
• Executive Leadership Team

The key external relationships for this role are:

• Trustees
• Appeal Board members
• Funders
• Potential Funders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
80% Direct Fundraising Work

• Responsible for a portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects and an annual fundraising target of c. £750,000 - £1,000,000 from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
• Build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers across a range of audiences, maintaining and developing relationships, who can support your fundraising.
• Attend events and write major grant applications and other proposals.
• Support the Philanthropy Lead to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
• Manage engagement and fundraising events to support the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
• Build compelling cases for James’ Place projects to put to prospective and existing funders, ensuring accurate financial information is presented clearly.

20% Fundraising Administration

• Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work.
• Work with colleagues in the London centre and across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times.
• Ensure all activities are of a high standard, meeting all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.

Culture and Values

• Always represent James’ Place with respect, decorum, and confidence.
• Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
• Deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Communications and represent the charity as and when needed.
• Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective, and sustainable charity.
• Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success, based around delivery of the organisational business plan.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

• A good track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results or equivalent relevant transferable experience.
• Experience of success in trusts and statutory fundraising and an excellent understanding of and experience of meeting the expectations of these funders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to create compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
• The ability to present this complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
• Practical and resilient.
• Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.
• Constructive and collaborative attitude, able to problem solve.
• A team player, willing to work collaboratively, support others, and take on additional responsibilities when needed.
• An ability to work on difficult and sensitive issues, showing kindness, integrity, and being willing to seek and offer help as required.

Desirable

• Understanding of and interest in mental health / suicide prevention.

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Death in service insurance scheme
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period

APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience.

Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.

Key Dates
This advert is open on a rolling recruitment basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

First-round interviews are expected to be held online on a rolling basis, starting from w/c 5th October.

Next Steps
There will be a two-stage interview process for this role.

If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email following the closing date to invite you to a first-round interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team.

If successful, you will be invited to a second-round interview with up to two members of the James’ Place team.

The interviews will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification.

If your application is not shortlisted, we will contact you by email to let you know the outcome of your application. We encourage you to register for future job alerts here, so we can keep you informed about other opportunities at James’ Place that may be of interest to you.

Support
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].

James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.

Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

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PWSA UK is looking for an individual who is experienced in individual supporter fundraising, capable of growing our income from our community network, individual givers including seasonal and capital campaigns. You will have the drive to make a difference for our stakeholders, be able to build strong supporter relationships at a distance and create compelling proposals that connect donors with PWSA UK’s mission and will enjoy working independently in a small team. 

About the role

This is a new role and you will manage and maintain a regular giving programme for new and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities for the community that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will support community fundraising, establish an effective individual giving programme using the CRM and increase the number of legacy pledges achieved over time

• Build and manage an individual giving programme.

• Support and build upon the community fundraising activity

• Develop persuasive campaigns, cases for support and donor communications.

• Maintain the CRM and utlise it to its full potential

• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised fundraising manager, with experience in individual giving and community fundraising. You will be confident communicating with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work.

Purpose of the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications is responsible for delivering our new 2026-2029 integrated fundraising and communications strategy that grows and diversifies DeafKidz International's income, raises our profile with key audiences, and ensures our storytelling authentically represents deaf children, young people and their communities.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic direction with direct delivery. You will lead a small team of 1-2 direct reports and a network of freelancers/agencies, and work closely with the CEO, Trustees and programme teams to build a high-performing fundraising and communications function to deliver our new three-year strategy.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also contribute to organisation-wide strategy, planning and decision-making, and act as a champion for accessible and inclusive practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic leadership

• Develop and lead the implementation of a multi-year fundraising and communications strategy aligned to DeafKidz International's organisational strategy and growth ambitions.

• Set annual income targets and communications objectives, and report regularly on progress to the CEO, Trustees and Board sub-committees.

• As an SLT member, contribute to organisational planning, risk management, budgeting and culture, bringing an external, supporter-facing perspective to internal decisions.

• Identify and evaluate new income opportunities, communications channels and partnerships that support long-term sustainability.

• Support the CEO to drive proactive and strategic stakeholder engagement, coordinating and attending meetings and/or providing meetings briefs where required.

2. Income generation

• Build and develop a multi-channel fundraising programme with definitive responsibility for trust & foundations, corporate and high-net-worth fundraising; whilst supporting colleagues and partners to build and deliver individual giving, events and community fundraising activities. 

• Lead on cultivating and securing minimum five figure gifts from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and high-net-worth individuals.

• Oversee the development of compelling funding proposals, cases for support and impact reporting, working closely with programme teams to evidence outcomes.

• Ensure excellent donor stewardship and supporter journeys across all income streams, treating every supporter interaction as an opportunity to deepen engagement.

• Set, manage and report against the fundraising budget and income targets, ensuring robust forecasting and phasing.

• Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR/data protection law and Charity Commission requirements.

3. Communications, brand and profile

• Build DeafKidz International’s profile in the countries where we work and with new and prospective supporters

• Lead the development and delivery of an integrated communications strategy covering digital, social media, PR, media relations and the organisation's website.

• Ensure DeafKidz International's brand, messaging and storytelling are consistent, compelling and authentically centre the voices and experiences of deaf children, young people and their families.

• Ensure communications activity is aligned with income generation and strategic priorities

• Embed accessibility and inclusive communication practice across all channels and materials, including signed languages, captioning, Easy Read formats and deaf-led storytelling.

• Oversee the planning and delivery of campaigns, appeals and content (including challenge events, awareness days and fundraising appeals) that build profile and drive income.

• Manage relationships with media, PR support, ambassadors, influencers and patrons to extend reach and credibility.

• Oversee internal communications, ensuring staff, volunteers and Trustees are well informed and engaged with fundraising and external messaging.

4. Team and resource management

• Recruit, manage and develop a small fundraising and communications team as budget allows, building capability and resilience as the organisation grows.

• Manage external suppliers, freelancers and agencies (e.g. design, video, web development, BSL interpretation/translation, PR) to extend the team's capacity cost-effectively.

• Foster a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team culture, modelling DeafKidz International's values and commitment to deaf-led practice.

5. Governance and reporting

• Prepare clear, accurate reports and presentations on fundraising and communications performance for the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

• Maintain oversight of donor and supporter data, ensuring CRM systems and data management practices are fit for purpose and compliant.

• Carry out other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably required by the CEO.

Person specification

Experience

• Significant senior-level fundraising experience within the charity sector, with a proven track record of securing five-figure and above gifts from trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals.

• Experience leading and managing teams to deliver successful individual giving, community fundraising, and events programmes, achieving agreed financial targets.

• Demonstrable success in leading communications, marketing, digital engagement, or public relations activity within a purpose-driven organisation.

• Experience operating at a strategic and senior leadership level, including budget management, target setting, organisational planning, and reporting to trustees or boards.

• Experience managing and working effectively with freelancers, consultants, agencies, and external contractors.

• Experience developing and growing fundraising and communications functions within a small or developing charity environment, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

• Experience of international development and/or working collaboratively with overseas partners and programmes.

• Experience within the disability, deaf, or children's sectors, or a strong understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by deaf children and young people.

Skills and abilities

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational ambitions into practical, measurable, and costed fundraising and communications plans.

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage trustees, major donors, corporate partners, and other senior stakeholders.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages and content for a wide range of audiences and channels.

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, income and expenditure monitoring, and performance reporting.

• Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases, CRM systems, and digital marketing tools.

• An inclusive and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate, develop, and support a small team while fostering effective cross-organisational working.

• A sound understanding of fundraising regulation and compliance, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and Charity Commission requirements.

Personal attributes

• Passionate about the mission of DeafKidz International and committed to deaf-led, child-centred, and safeguarding-first approaches. Applicants with lived experience of deafness are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Comfortable working within a small, ambitious, and fast-paced charity, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.

• Creative, resilient, adaptable, and highly motivated to achieve results.

• Committed to equality and accessibility in all aspects of their work.

• Accountable, target-driven, and committed to delivering sustainable fundraising growth.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally when required.

• Willingness to learn and develop basic British Sign Language (BSL) skills.

• Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check due to the organisation's work with children and young people.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

• Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Remote working arrangements.

• Learning and professional development opportunities.

 

This role profile is intended to give a general indication of the scope of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the postholder to reflect the changing needs of DeafKidz International.

 

REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK, achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Our community of volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people. 

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to focus on leading and developing a diverse programme of fundraising activities that will generate sustainable income and support the organisation’s very compelling cause. REMAP is unique.

Our new Fundraising Manager will be ambitious and enthusiastic, with outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills who is able to develop excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and staff. They will:

• Develop and deliver an effective fundraising plans
• Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
• Manage applications, reporting and fundraising targets
• Work closely with REMAP's CEO and colleagues to communicate the impact of our work

To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the personal specification by the deadline of midnight on Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place online via Teams on 12th & 13th October 2026. 

Centre Manager

Norbrook Youth Centre, Bordley Walk, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0AR

Grade 6 Point 20 – 25, £30,750 - £34,303. (Full Time 35 hours, Permanent)  

Introduction

Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) is a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We are dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for children and young people, particularly those facing disadvantage. Our work is rooted in youth voice, inclusion, strong relationships, and high-quality youth work practice that supports young people to develop confidence, resilience, and skills for life.

GMYF also delivers outdoor education and residential experiences, including provision at Ormside Mill in Cumbria and other residential settings nationwide, as part of its wider youth work offer, working across teams to ensure young people benefit from safe, inclusive, and developmental opportunities beyond their local communities.

 

Purpose of Role:  

The Centre Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the youth centre and its wider community reach, with responsibility for high-quality youth work delivery and day to day centre operations, working within GMYF’s wider operational ad estates frameworks.  high-quality, inclusive local provision. The postholder is the professional lead for youth work practice and delivery within the centre, with responsibility for shaping, developing, and continuously improving provision in line with GMYF’s values, safeguarding standards, and strategic priorities. 

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Centre manager leads people, partnerships, and placebased development, ensuring the centre delivers strong outcomes for children and young people while contributing to the wider aims of GMYF.

Outdoor Education and residential opportunities are an integral and embedded part of the centre’s youth work offer, and the Centre Manager plays a key role in shaping, embedding, and developing these opportunities in partnership with the Outdoor Education Team to ensure they meet the local need and are accessible to young people.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing operational oversight with visible presence, relationship based practice, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management of Youth Work Delivery

• Provide strategic leadership for youth work delivery at centre level, including centre-based provision, outreach, and integrated Outdoor Education and residential opportunities, ensuring provision is planned, resourced and developed in response to local need, youth voice, and GMYF priorities.
• Provide clear professional leadership for high quality, inclusive youth work across centre based provision, outreach, offsite venues, and outdoor education youth work.
• Embed and champion GMYF’s youth work values, including youth voice, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Line manage staff including Youth Work Coordinator(s), Youth Workers, cleaners, and volunteers.
• Provide supervision, appraisal, and performance management, promoting reflective practice and professional development.
• Ensure staffing structures, rotas, and skills mix support safe, effective delivery.
• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive team culture.

Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance 

• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Hold overall safeguarding responsibility for the centre and linked activities.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are embedded, understood, and consistently applied.
• Promote inclusive, restorative and trauma informed practice.
• Ensure all safeguarding and behaviour related incidents are recorded, reviewed, and followed up.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and GMYF policies.

Centre Operations, Site Management and Health & Safety  

• The Centre Manager holds responsibility for day-to-day site oversight and compliance, with additional estates support provided through GMYF’s central operations arrangements.  
• Ensure the centre meets all Health & Safety and statutory requirements, working with GMYF’s Central Team and systems to maintain compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day site issues, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), compliance checks, and inspections, escalating and co-ordinating works as required through organisational processes.
• Maintain oversight of building safety, security, and use of space.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained for staff, visitors, and young people.
• Ensure all off site activities, outreach, visits, and residentials are risk assessed and appropriately staffed.
• Hold overall responsibility for the safe opening and closing of the centre and the planning and oversight of fire, evacuation, and lockdown procedures, delegating operational leadership as appropriate when not on site
• Maintain good relations with neighbours and the local community.

Quality, Development and Partnership Working 

• Lead centre-level self evaluation and contribute to GMYF organisational development and quality frameworks.
• Monitor outcomes for children and young people and use learning to improve provision.
• Contribute to funding bids, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders including schools, community organisations, statutory services, and internal teams to support joined-up opportunities for young people.
• Represent the centre in organisational initiatives and networks.

Outdoor Education and Residential Provision

• Hold responsibility for pastoral leadership of young people accessing Outdoor Education provision linked to the centre, while the Outdoor Education Team is responsible for developing and providing outdoor education opportunities. 
• Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Education Team to plan high-quality residentials and Outdoor Activities for the young people from the centre.
• Ensure good pastoral and wellbeing leadership before, during, and after residentials.
• Act as Group Leader and drive the minibus where required and appropriate, in line with compliance regulations.
• Lead reflective reviews following residentials and outdoor education activity.

Professional Conduct and Organisational Responsibilities

• Uphold GMYF’s values, policies, and professional standards.
• Ensure conduct reflects the responsibilities of a leadership and management role.
• Maintain a strong commitment to continuous professional development and reflective leadership practice, using supervision, learning, and organisational feedback to enhance personal effectiveness and support high-quality youth work delivery.
• Contribute positively to the wider culture and strategic development of GMYF.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Professional Development

• Relevant qualification in Youth Work OR significant experience delivering youth work or related children and young people’s provision
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective leadership practice
• Willingness to undertake further relevant professional or leadership qualifications and development as required

Experience

• Experience delivering youth work or similar provision in a centre based, community, or outreach setting
• Experience supporting, supervising, or coordinating staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience working within safeguarding frameworks, including recording concerns and escalating appropriately
• Experience working with children and young people facing additional barriers to participation (e.g. SEND, trauma, disadvantage)
• Experience contributing to the planning, delivery, or improvement of provision, balancing operational delivery with quality and learning

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and inclusive practice within youth or community settings
• Ability to promote positive behaviour cultures using restorative and trauma informed approaches.
•  Ability to provide clear professional direction and guidance to team and colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to young people, families, partners, and professionals
• Ability to oversee the safe delivery of centre based, outreach, and off site activities
• Ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and organisational learning
• Competence in using IT systems to support communication, administration and service delivery

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Ability to provide visible, values-led leadership within a busy operational environment
• Sound judgement and confidence in decision-making, with appropriate use of supervision, escalation and advice 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a wider organisational structure and across internal teams
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and young person-centred practice
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities and pressures

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, fire safety) within agreed timescales
•  Enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

• Degree level qualification in Youth Work
• Leadership or management qualification, or experience of leading teams in a youth work setting
• Experience contributing to funding bids, monitoring, evaluation, or reporting processes
• Experience leading or contributing to centre self evaluation or quality assurance frameworks
• Experience working in partnership with schools, local services, or community organisations

Other requirements

GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.

• Closing date for applications: 21st September 2026 @9:00am
• Formal nterview date:29th September 2026
• Young person part of interview date: 30th September 2026
• Start date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months

Interviews: 12th-14th October 2026

Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)

Are you passionate about ensuring young people across the world are given opportunities to learn, earn and thrive? Do you have contextual knowledge of, and experience working in, the Caribbean?

If so, read on!

We are looking for an International Programmes Executive to support the expansion and delivery of our programmes in the Caribbean.

King’s Trust International works with local partners around the world to help them deliver education, employment and enterprise programmes for young people.

You will work closely with the International Programme Manager and wider Caribbean team to support delivery across the region. You will work with a mixture of governments, NGOs, corporate partners and employers to support them to deliver safe and impactful programmes, meet agreed targets, and report on progress to both internal and external stakeholders. You will be the local partners’ ‘critical friend’ and focal point of contact. This may include delivering programme design and training, producing toolkits and resources, developing evaluation frameworks, and potentially supporting partners to set up new programmes. You will work with local partners on all aspects of programme delivery — project implementation, review, monitoring and evaluation, and budget management.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year