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Operations & People Support Officer
Reporting to: Operations & People Team Leader
Salary: £26,066 – £30,523
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity’s operations. You will be the first point of contact for supporters and will deliver outstanding customer care and donor stewardship.
You will build strong working relationships with Charity colleagues, donors (existing and potential), volunteers and Trust staff. The role supports the fundraising teams, assists with the hospital and online shop, and plays a key part in coordinating and administering the Charity’s volunteering function. You will also provide vital People (HR) administration and process support.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Fundraising & Office
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Undertake day-to-day administrative tasks as directed by the Operations & People Manager and Team Leader, including preparing letters, reports and memos to a high professional standard.
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Handle sensitive information appropriately, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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Deal with all incoming telephone enquiries in a professional and helpful manner, directing calls correctly and taking accurate messages.
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Support the efficient running of the public Charity office by welcoming donors and visitors in a friendly and professional way.
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Provide excellent customer care and donor stewardship in every interaction.
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Manage incoming mail, ensuring it is opened, distributed and responded to promptly.
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Process donations in line with established receipting procedures.
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Adhere to audit procedures and liaise with the Charity’s auditors.
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Maintain filing systems, ensuring safe storage and regular archiving of records.
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Support the senior management team, including organising meetings and room bookings.
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Undertake banking procedures, ensuring donations are accurately recorded and banked.
Hospital & Online Shop
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Process online shop orders in a timely manner.
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Run regular online sales reports for the Operations Manager.
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Support the management of the hospital and online shop, ensuring stock levels are maintained and products are well presented.
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Provide customer service in the hospital Atrium shop and support front desk cover as required.
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Cash up the till, ensuring all sales are accurately recorded and passed for banking.
Database Support
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Process donations on the CRM database, liaising with fundraising teams to ensure accuracy, including online platforms.
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Produce analytical reports from the fundraising database for audit purposes.
People / HR Support
Provide People/HR administrative support in the following areas:
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Recruitment, including coordinating recruitment and induction of new starters.
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Volunteer coordination, ensuring a robust process from expression of interest through to induction.
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Ensuring all staff have DBS checks in line with Trust requirements.
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Administration of staff annual leave and absence reporting.
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Creating staff correspondence, including pay award, furlough and other required communications.
Other Duties
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Act as an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, in line with organisational values.
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Be an active and supportive team member, contributing to team development and collaborative working.
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Attend and support fundraising events where required.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
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Experience managing a demanding and varied workload.
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Proven experience handling cash and working within audit and procedural controls.
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Strong customer service background.
Desirable
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Experience working in a charity.
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Experience using a CRM system or database.
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Experience using Shopify or other online sales platforms.
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HR experience or qualifications.
Skills & Attributes
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Commitment to equality, diversity and collaborative working.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to build strong working relationships.
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Self-motivated with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
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Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities.
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Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
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Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages.
Additional Requirements
Essential
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Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.
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Commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
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Willingness to get involved across the Charity.
Desirable
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Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide everything we do. By being courageous, working together, being passionate and creative, we ensure our hospital can deliver the very best care for young patients and their families.
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Courage: We try new things, take risks and speak up. We are accountable and unstoppable.
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Together: We work as one team, celebrate diversity and empower one another.
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Passion: We care deeply about what we do and inspire others.
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Magical: We are creative, child-led and create special moments that go the extra mile.
Four-Day Working Week
In April 2025, the Charity adopted a four-day working week. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours over four days. This supports a healthier work-life balance while continuing to drive growth and success.
Additional Information
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the Charity’s needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary:
£29,580 FTE per annum rising to £30,090 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period
Location:
Contractually based in our Hwb in Pontypool or Newport - To assist in the management of Cyfannol Support Services across Torfaen and Newport
Contract Type:
Permanent
Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
•35 hours per week (full time)
•Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work
•Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during shift
•All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Support Services Manager
Accountable for: Team Leaders and Support Workers
Purpose of the post: To assist in the management of service delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence
Specific responsibilities:
1.To assist the Support Service Manager in managing the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children living in refuge, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
2.Contribute to a refuge environment that is compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity -where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
3.Manage Safeguarding across the service, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, authorise adult and child referrals maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and safety
4.Provide line management to Team Leaders and Support Workers in line with Cyfannol’s policies and values, leading recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and development in an inclusive and engaging way.
5.Key Contributor alongside Service Manager in risk compliance, supporting team members to regularly assess and positively managing risk in an inclusive and enabling way.
6.Manage the delegated aspects of budgetary responsibility including some purchasing, work closely with the Finance department.
7.Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), core group and other similar meetings.
8.Provide support team with case management and direction, providing direct support for emergency/ crisis situations, complex cases, team member absence, when more than one worker are required.
9.Review complex or serious concerns or breaches that are impacting maintenance of licence/ contracts and escalate to Service Manager when appropriate
10.Grow your service team’s understanding, skills and confidence in providing support through informed choice where individuals design their own meaningful support outcomes
11.Manage data compliance and oversee regular service internal audits of service and case work, provide improvement plans where appropriate.
12.Fulfil reporting obligations to funders that are delegated by the Project Manager/ Coordinator which includes aspects of funding schedules, rendering of services and Commissioning audits
13.Complete delegated requirements for regular external data collection and reporting including National Quality Standards and Welsh Women's Aid.
14.Lead regular Service team meetings to support communication, reflection and service development
15. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
16. Contribute (through working closely with the Facilities Coordinator) to ensuring a safe compliant and quality environment across Hwbs and services
17. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
18. Contribute to internal development projects as part of an organisational continuous improvement.
19. Work collaboratively with other Support Service Coordinators to ensure refuge, community and initial contact referral paths are easily accessible are clear and concise, and to continue to promote a whole team approach.
General responsibilities:
1.Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflects our commitment to trauma informed practice.
2.Demonstrate and positively promote Cyfannol’s core values of compassion, integrity, and equity in all aspects of your role.
3.Proactively promote equality of opportunity, challenging and addressing discriminatory practices wherever they arise.
4.Represent Cyfannol Women’s Aid professionally at external meetings, public events, conferences, and similar forums, safeguarding and enhancing the organisation’s reputation.
5.Participate fully in team meetings, management supervision, clinical supervision and relevant training to support continuous learning and development.
6.Work in accordance with Cyfannol’s policies and procedures, ensuring safe, ethical, legally compliant and consistent practice.
7.Contribute to Cyfannol’s environmental goals by participating in carbon-reducing initiatives, including the organisation’s pledge campaign
Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective delivery of support services and the wider aims of the organisation
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.
This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use
Closing Date:4th February 2026
We operate a rolling recruitment process and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once the position has been filled.
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is requireed for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Our mission is to stand with individuals, especially women and children, who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm, or violence.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Freelance Facilitator
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: Staffordshire, in particular Stafford and surrounding area
Salary: £120 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.
One-year contracts might also be available.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.
We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to join a pool to deliver our programmes in Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.
You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a CV and expression of interest. Your expression of interest should be no longer than two pages of A4 and must cover:
- Where you are based
- How your skills and experience match the role
- Two references
- Your DBS status
The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Rory Peck Trust to recruit their new Finance & Operations Manager.
For thirty years Rory Peck Trust has been a lifeline for freelance journalists around the world. Independent journalism provides us with the facts we need to make informed decisions, Often, those on the frontlines are freelance truth-tellers, without the support of a large news organisation. The Rory Peck Trust seeks to empower them with the knowledge, resources and resilience they need to report from some of the most dangerous places in the world, safely and without fear. It provides training, equipping freelancers with potentially lifesaving first aid skills. It offers emergency financial assistance when things go wrong. And it ensures access to mental health therapy, enabling those who have experienced trauma to continue their vital work. The Trust also advocates for freelancers, honouring the world's best independent journalism at the Rory Peck Awards every November.
Over the last three decades it has helped more than 3,300 journalists, providing more than £3 million in financial assistance, every penny donated by the Trust's donors and supporters, drawn largely from UK, European and US media. But thirty years after it was founded, demand for the Trust's services is greater than ever. 2025 was the deadliest ever for members of the media, while near record numbers of journalists are in jail.
Role details
- Position: Finance & Operations Manager
- Location: Central London & home working
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (flexible working available, including 4 days per week)
- Hybrid: 1 day per week in the Central London office
- Salary: £55,000 per annum
- Reports to: Executive Director
The Role
The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior, hands-on leadership role, responsible for ensuring the Trust is financially robust, well-governed, legally compliant and operationally effective.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will lead on finance, HR, IT and organisational systems, and act as Secretary to the Board. This role provides the operational backbone that enables the Trust's programmes, partnerships and advocacy work to succeed, and requires confidence, judgement and discretion at board level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reporting
- Prepare management accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Support the Board on financial planning, reserves, and organisational risk
- Act as Secretary to the Board, coordinating meetings, papers and governance records
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and regulatory requirements
- Lead HR operations, including recruitment, contracts, policies and staff wellbeing
- Oversee IT systems, data protection, insurance, contracts and operational risk
- Drive improvements in systems, processes and organisational efficiency
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior finance, operations or business role
- Strong financial literacy, including budgeting and working with auditors
- Experience supporting Boards or senior governance structures
- Good working knowledge of HR processes and employment best practice
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and professional, with strong judgement
- Confident communicator, able to work effectively with trustees and advisers
Desirable
- Accountancy qualification
- Experience in the charity, media, human rights or international development sectors
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and Charity Commission requirements
- Experience in safeguarding or high duty-of-care environments
Why Join Rory Peck Trust
This is a rare opportunity to play a central leadership role in an organisation with global reach and real-world impact. By strengthening the Trust behind the scenes, you will help protect freelance journalists working on the frontlines of truth at a time when independent journalism matters more than ever.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We want to build a diverse, equ
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Senior Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
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Job Title: Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.
Salary: £28,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours as per service requirements.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to support in leading the night shift within our Lewisham service. The service offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered within community services. We provide residents with support to step down into less supported accommodation, becoming more independent and integrated into the community.
As a Senior within the team, you will be the main point of contact during the night shift across two residential properties, leading the team by example, providing specialist support and managing the environment to be psychologically informed to empower the team and residents to ensure safety, wellbeing, and progress towards resident recovery goals.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing tailored, person centred support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and independence.
- Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.
- Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment that promotes positive engagement and progress.
- Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift.
- Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager.
- Key worker responsibilities: complete inductions, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, and welfare checks; update records, monitor access, manage unauthorized visitors, follow missing person protocols, and escalate issues to on call when needed.
About You
We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate individual to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, supporting residents to reach their full potential within a flexible, recovery focused service. You’ll provide high quality care, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team that values communication, empathy, and empowerment. You will be able to be proactive and continue supporting our residents even during quieter hours, supporting with ensuring the service runs smoothly and you are actively engaged with the wider team and residents, supporting the team to stay motivated and working together to achieve the service KPI's.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours
- Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users
- Previous experience in a similar position, where you can share your skills knowledge, and experience to support others
- Ability to be a point of contact and specialist in the service to support the team and residents with various queries and challenges
- IT Proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Alignment with our core values
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Trusts and Grants Manager
As Grants and Trusts Officer, you’ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone’s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day a week at Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby.
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pro rate (actual Salary £18,000 - £19,200)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave.
Closing Date: 09.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026
First Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026
Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026
About the Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you’ll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You’ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support – from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes.
You’ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you’ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do.
About You
You’ll need to be a strong communicator and natural storyteller, someone who can clearly articulate why Youth Zones matter and inspire funders to get behind the charity.
You will have experience of:
- Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources.
- Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes
- Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery.
- Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies.
- Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, events, or presentations, with confidence and professionalism
If you’re a strategic thinker, a persuasive writer and a team player ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Trusts and Grants Manager, Trusts Manager, Grants Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Trusts and Grants Lead. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are seeking a Head of Digital, Data and Technology to lead and shape our digital infrastructure, data governance and analytics capability.
Head of Digital, Data and Technology
Location: Head Office, Regents Park, London NW1 – Hybrid + Some travel required
Salary: C. £90,000
Purpose of the role
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international conservation charity, driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and every role, every person in every corner of ZSL has one thing in common, we are all conservationists, and passionate about restoring wildlife.
In this role, you’ll guide and empower ZSL on its digital, data and technology journey, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools, data and insight are used to drive real impact.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering user-focused technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening how we tell our conservation stories through data and digital innovation. By delivering user-focused technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening our conservation storytelling, this role will evolve and future-proof ZSL’s digital ecosystem while supporting our mission to protect and restore nature in the UK and around the world.
This post is a blended role for office and home working; some travel to Zoo sites will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital leadership and transformation
- Define and deliver a transformative digital, data, and technology vision aligned with ZSL’s strategic goals, embedding innovation to drive measurable impact on conservation outcomes and supporter engagement.
- Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring services align with organisational objectives, enable innovation, and support long-term growth.
- Lead ZSL’s digital transformation journey, championing system integration and adoption of digital solutions to foster a culture of digital literacy across the organisation.
- Design and implement change management strategies, readiness assessments, and adoption plans to ensure smooth delivery of digital initiatives and high-quality user experience.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation to secure buy-in and alignment on digital priorities.
Systems and infrastructure
- Identify, develop, and implement accessible, user-focused technologies and environmentally sustainable solutions that enhance organisational efficiency, impact, and engagement.
- Ensure IT infrastructure is robust, scalable, and reliable to meet future organisational needs while adhering to sustainability commitments.
- Increase organisational resilience by proactively managing risks associated with digital projects, including cyber security threats, data breaches, and system downtime.
- Develop, maintain and connect databases, platforms and tools to enable effective and improved ways of working across ZSL systems.
Data, Analytics and Cyber Security
- Establish and maintain strong data governance frameworks that ensure data integrity, compliance, and security, positioning data as a strategic organisational asset.
- Drive integration across key datasets and applications holding conservation, science, and supporter content using analytics tools such as PowerBI and middleware.
- Lead insights-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics to optimise user experience, operational efficiency, and storytelling impact for all stakeholders.
- Oversee cyber security strategy, including policy, risk management, incident response, and reporting to the executive team, ensuring organisational resilience.
People Leadership
- Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing digital and system users and IT teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Build capability across the organisation to enhance digital literacy and adoption of new technologies.
About You
- Extensive experience in IT, digital, data, or technology leadership roles, demonstrating increasing responsibility over time.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational digital and ICT strategies.
- Broad experience across multiple IT and digital disciplines.
- Experience managing budgets with a focus on cost-effectiveness and value for money.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing large, high-performing teams.
- Outstanding leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to set vision and direction.
- Deep understanding of data ecosystems, including platforms, governance, and insight generation.
- Strong grasp of technical data concepts, including databases, data science, business intelligence, analytics, and cloud technologies.
- Thorough knowledge of data governance principles, data ethics, relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR), and cyber security best practice.
- Highly skilled at influencing and building relationships at senior organisational levels.
- Strong commitment to creating a culture that lives ZSL values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful and ethical).
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 8th February 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
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Events Fundraising Officer
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Events Fundraising Officer
We’re seeking an experienced Events Fundraising Officer to work on delivering our UK wide portfolio of challenge events. You’ll be passionate about working in events fundraising and enjoy being part of a busy team. This role sits in the Events team within the Public Fundraising department, generating over £1 million of income. The Events Fundraising Officer will play a key part in our exciting plans to grow this area of fundraising.
We're looking for someone who loves building relationships, enjoys creating engaging communications, has excellent attention to detail and loves working as part of a busy and thriving team. If this sounds like you and you fit our person specification, you might be the person for us. In return you'll join our brilliant team and finish each day knowing you've played a central role in supporting people affected by bowel cancer.
The role is managed by the Senior Events Fundraising Officer and other key relationships are with the wider Public Fundraising team, Marketing and Communications, Data and IT, Finance teams and external agency partners.
Main responsibilities
Project management
· Support the Senior Events Fundraising Officer in managing, delivering, and evaluating a range of fundraising events covering running, cycling and UK challenge events
· Manage events in the portfolio for example Great North Run, Ultra Challenge Series treks
· Regularly report on agreed KPIs
· Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure fundraising events are effectively promoted
· Develop and maintain excellent relationships across the organisation to ensure projects are executed effectively, on time and to budget
· To prepare and present event evaluation reports
Supporter care and stewardship
· Write and develop effective stewardship journeys, using engaging copy to ensure income targets are hit, average gifts are increased, and supporter conversion and retention rates are improved
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
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We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £60,727
Location: University of Reading Students’ Union
Contract: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (worked flexibly)
Are you ready to shape exceptional student experiences through vibrant and innovative commercial services?
Reading Students’ Union is seeking a progressive and values-driven Director of Commercial Services to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all commercial services, helping to deliver outstanding spaces, services and experiences for the student community.
About Reading SU
Reading Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.
The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 19,000 plus students studying at the University of Reading. Located in one of Britain’s top green spaces, the Students’ Union is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Reading University in achieving personal success.
Reading SU sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students’ Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.
This commitment to student experience also underpins the Union’s commercial activity. Reading Students’ Union’s venues, services and events are designed to be inclusive, welcoming and vibrant spaces where students can connect, feel a sense of belonging and create lasting memories. Guided by student insight, the commercial services play an important role in supporting the Union’s mission while enhancing student life across campus.
About the Role
Reading SU are thrilled to be searching for a Director of Commercial Services, a dynamic leader experienced in licensed trade, catering, events, and marketing. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about reimagining and diversifying the commercial services in line with student community needs.
The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with an ability to develop Reading SU’s commercial services while also being involved in delivery of the operations.
The successful candidate will not necessarily come from the Higher Education sector but will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends, challenges and opportunities that shape student life and the Students’ Union sector. They will bring a sound understanding of charity governance and financial management, alongside the strategic and operational capability required to lead complex commercial services within a democratic, student-led organisation.
Reading Students’ Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of background, and Reading Students’ Union particularly welcomes applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from candidates with disabilities.
It’s a genuinely exciting time for Reading Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 9th February, 12pm
First Stage Interviews (Remote): 16th/17th February (TBC)
Final Interviews (In-person): w/c 23rd February tbc
Optional Q/A session with the CEO and Interim Commercial Director: Click here to register
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.
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This is an exciting chance to gain a full year of hands-on experience working with a place-based funder. You will be learning how funding decisions are made and how grants are administered to create real impact in local communities. You’ll not only develop practical skills in project delivery and grant management, but also build a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
In addition to supporting grant administration, you will lead your own project from start to finish. This will involve conducting research, engaging with local organisations and sector leaders, and producing a clear, actionable plan that addresses a real need in the sector and how the Foundation can look to ease that need. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your project while receiving guidance and support from the Chief Executive and Grants and Programmes manager, giving you the perfect balance of independence and mentorship.
As part of this role, you will join the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leadership Programme, a nationally recognised initiative designed to nurture future leaders in the charity sector. You’ll be part of a cohort of 55 emerging leaders across the UK, benefiting from tailored training, mentoring, and peer support. This programme will help you develop your leadership potential, grow your confidence, and prepare you for future roles within the VCSE sector.
If you are currently unemployed or under-employed, this opportunity offers a supportive and structured pathway to gain valuable experience, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful difference in communities
We all work flexibly between home, at our Redcar office or in the community. So you will need to be self-sufficient and able to manage your own workload. We encourage applications from people near the start of their career who want to develop with a new organisation, people who are currently underemployed looking for a change of career, or those returning or joining the workforce and are looking for a new challenge. We look for employees who have the ability to engage with a wide range of people, a supportive manner and a genuine passion for the work we do. This is a great opportunity for someone who is as excited as we are about making positive change across our area of benefit.
Please read the Time to Shine Programme guide on our website aswell as the Job Description before starting your application and ensure you meet the criteria listed.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held at our Redcar office in the Palace Hub TS10 3AE on 16 February.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a PR Officer to help us develop our PR campaigns to help raise awareness of our brand and inspire people with our work.
The Role:
• You’ll be responsible for all our regional PR and sector press activity.
• You’ll manage media relationships and collaborate with comms leads across the UK to deliver this work.
• You’ll deliver PR campaigns and be responsible for press delivery.
• You’ll support senior PR officers with filming and national news opportunities.
• You’ll brief and support internal spokespeople with media opportunities when required.
• You’ll manage and respond to media inbox enquiries.
• You’ll create comprehensive reporting and learnings on PR activity.
• You’ll conduct daily horizon scanning and alert the PR Manager and wider team to relevant news.
• This role is a part time role working 30 hours per week.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience leading and delivering PR activity.
• Good understanding of brand image and the importance of consistency in PR campaigns.
• Experience writing press releases and developing PR assets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and manage key media relationships.
• Experience working in a busy press office environment and responding to incoming enquiries.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with internal stakeholders to deliver PR activity.
• Qualified in PR, Communications or relevant degree or equivalent on the job experience.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 12th and 13th of February 2026
About us
Tower Bridge is a working bascule bridge, a leading events venue, and an iconic visitor attraction, welcoming almost one million visitors each year. It is one of five bridges supported and maintained by the charity City Bridge Foundation, which is also London’s biggest independent charitable funder.
This is an exciting time to join us. Tower Bridge is embarking on an ambitious transformation programme – Tower Bridge in Motion – shaping the future of London’s defining landmark. Through major initiatives and estate-wide improvements, the programme will enhance visitor experiences, inspire innovation and strengthen community engagement, while preserving and celebrating the Bridge’s unique cultural heritage. Our vision is to be an exemplar visitor attraction driven by social values that excites, inspires, engages and connects everyone we reach and encounter.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Content and Engagement to support our transformation programme. This new leadership role offers a unique opportunity to redefine how diverse audiences experience and connect with Tower Bridge.
As Head of Content and Engagement, you will build and lead a new team to create authentic, inclusive and inspiring storytelling, experiences and programmes that bring Tower Bridge’s unique heritage to life and position it as a socially driven cultural destination. This role is offered on a three-year fixed-term basis.
About you
We are looking for an individual who is:
- Passionate about storytelling, audience engagement, and cultural transformation.
- A cultural innovator, with proven experience in heritage, learning, and audience engagement.
- An inspirational leader, skilled at managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering impactful content and engagement strategies.
- Skilled in developing inclusive programmes and building partnerships with diverse communities.
- Experienced in leading STEAM learning, interpretation, or audience engagement within museums, cultural institutions, or heritage sites.
- Data-driven, using audience insights to shape strategy and measure impact effectively.
- Comfortable operating at senior levels within complex organisations and collaborating effectively across teams.
- Passionate about our mission and charitable purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability and climate action.
How to Apply
To apply or for further information, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 16 February 2026
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday, 5 March 2026 in person at Tower Bridge Offices, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to deliver a presentation.
The City of London Corporation is City Bridge Foundation’s sole Trustee and employer. We welcome applications from all sectors and communities. Equity, diversity and inclusion is as important in our staff and governance as it is in our work. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured 6 figure partnerships in previous roles?
We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.
What does this role do?
As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:
- develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target,
- support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders,
- support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance,
- prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners,
- work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 9th February 2026, and will take place on Teams. Please note, this role is based at our London office, with office attendance at least one day per week and sometimes at short notice.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships. You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships. In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Please note, Dogs Trust is a wholly independent organisation, free of association with any political party. Our independence is critical, as it allows us to pursue our mission to campaign on dog welfare issues, on behalf of the UK’s dogs and their owners. For our public affairs roles, the ability to display political neutrality in the public eye or when working with MPs is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led national charity as their Supporter Care Coordinator, supporting a vital Individual Giving programme at the heart of fundraising and supporter engagement.
This role would suit someone who enjoys building warm relationships, delivering excellent supporter care, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, all while knowing their work truly makes a difference.
If you have previous experience in supporter care, fundraising administration, income processing or CRM systems - particularly within a membership, charity or non-profit setting, this could be the role for you!
Role: Supporter Care Coordinator
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £14.36 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London (Hammersmith office-based)
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 months
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
The Role:
As the Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll play a central part in delivering outstanding supporter care and supporting Individual Giving activity, ensuring supporters feel valued, heard and appreciated at every touchpoint.
You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for supporters and will ensure donations are handled accurately and efficiently, acknowledgements are sent promptly, and CRM records are kept up to date. You’ll also support the delivery of fundraising appeals and collaborate across teams to improve processes and engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the appeals donation process, including opening post, batching cheques, recording donations on CRM, banking and acknowledgements
- Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, responding in a warm, friendly and professional manner
- Supporting Individual Giving activities, including drafting copy, proofreading artwork, checking data and contributing to digital fundraising
- Leading on the thanking process, including drafting content and setting up mail merges for appeal thank-you letters
- Working closely with colleagues across the organisation during key fundraising periods
- Liaising with suppliers and managing equipment used for in-house donation processing
- Supporting ad hoc projects such as due diligence tasks, legacy and in-mem acknowledgements, and data reporting
- Being flexible to support fundraising events (e.g. London Marathon)
You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with supporters and understands the importance of excellent customer service in fundraising. You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks with accuracy and care.
You’ll bring:
- Experience using CRM and income processing systems within a charity environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, collaborative team
- A commitment to continuous learning and personal development
- A genuine belief in the mission, values and impact of the organisation
Be part of a national charity making a real difference to children’s lives
Join a supportive, values-led organisation with a strong, inclusive culture
Play a key role in shaping supporter experience and engagement
Interested?
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a charity that truly puts supporters at the heart of everything.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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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!
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Permanent Contract
To Start: March 2026
Ealing, W13
Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our Outstanding Ofsted rated and CYPN award winning children’s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team.
Home Manager Recruitment Pack
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities
About the Role
We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment.
You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes.
In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home.
St Christopher’s Academy
Our 'St Christopher’s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
The successful candidate will have
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
- Prior experience in residential children’s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility.
- A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.
- Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to deliver at least ‘good’ in the home’s Ofsted inspection.
- Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service.
- Flexibility, drive and resilience.
This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks.
In return we offer:
- Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading training programme including Young People’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched “St Christopher’s Academy”
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV’s will not be accepted.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.
For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.
This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


