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Location: Fife (travel across the area, home based for administration)

Salary: £24,500- £29,500 (pro-rata). 

Contract Type: part Time  21 hours

Position Type: Permanent

All applications by Midnight on 7th April 26; however, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We are looking for an Advocate to join our team in the Fife area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Fife. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About you 

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support. 

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. 

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support. 

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to undertake external training in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in. 

Benefits  

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service  

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution  

Salary sacrifices pension scheme  

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)  

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc  

24/7 Employee Assistance programme  

Access to remote counselling service  

Paid Disability Leave  

Paid compassionate Leave  

Home Working Allowance   

Support with continuous professional development  

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development   

Personal Development Plans  

How are staff supported to work remotely?  

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.  

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).   

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.  

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.  

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Join the Science Council and help shape the future of science engagement!

Events Manager
Location: Hybrid (Homeworking and London with occasional travel)
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week – 3 days
Contract: Permanent

We are a charity and membership organisation representing over thirty professional bodies and learned societies, collectively reaching more than 320,000 scientists, technicians, and teachers. Our mission is to connect the science professions and champion professional recognition across the UK.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of our events programme. This is a pivotal role where you’ll design and execute high-quality, inclusive events—both online and in person—that engage our members, registrants, and stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Plan and manage events from concept to completion, ensuring clear objectives and impactful outcomes.
• Deliver a variety of events, including workshops, webinars, conferences, and networking forums.
• Source venues, manage suppliers, and oversee budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Innovate with new ideas to enhance engagement and generate income through sponsorship and ticketing.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to promote events and ensure strong attendance.
• Evaluate event success using data-driven insights to continuously improve.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of event planning.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Experience in event planning and management (face-to-face and online).
• Proven ability to lead all aspects of event delivery, from logistics to stakeholder engagement.
• Strong budgeting, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Technical know-how with AV systems and event management tools.
• A creative, strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in the science or charity sector, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and video editing.

This role will be based between our London office, home working and travel to deliver events across the UK.

Why join us?

• Be part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team passionate about advancing science.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model.
• Make a real impact by creating events that inspire and connect the science community.
• Benefit from professional development and an inclusive workplace culture.

Ready to make a difference?

We would love for you to help us deliver exceptional events that shape the future of science and await your application on our portal.

Closing date: Monday 20th April at 9:00am.
Interviews to be held Wednesday 29th April onsite at Science Council, Fora Space, 71 Central St, London, EC1V 8AB.

Please note: this position is being re-advertised following its initial release in January 2026. Candidates who have applied previously are kindly asked not to submit a further application.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

No agencies please.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for an Advocate to join our team over in Shetland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join and shape this service covering Shetland Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them under Scottish legislation.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight on 9 April 2026 however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate

We look forward to hearing from you.

37 hours per week / Permanent / Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 / Hybrid working - a minimum of three days on site per week, with up to two days working from home.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

The Impact and Improvement Team provides leadership on business improvement and assurance of service delivery - including quality, performance, and outcomes for children and young people. The team ensures that data and reporting meet statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, while also overseeing critical functions such as data protection, complaints, and whistleblowing.

The team is additionally responsible for driving the organisation’s digital transformation agenda. Through the work of the Digital Systems Project Manager and the Data & Performance Lead, the team leads strategic projects aimed at improving data quality and developing systems that support the needs of an increasingly digital organisation.

The Data and Systems Support Officer is an exciting new role created to help our colleagues access and use information with greater confidence and ease, enabling them to deliver the best possible services. By supporting colleagues across the organisation, this role will make data feel more approachable, reliable, and genuinely useful in day‑to‑day work.

You will play a key role in supporting data activity across the organisation, working closely with and learning from the Data & Performance Lead. They will contribute to essential reporting and analysis, offer practical support to non‑technical colleagues facing data challenges, and produce clear insight summaries for Deputies, Managers, and Heads of Service. The role includes a defined development pathway, with on‑the‑job learning and system‑administration training delivered by our system partners.

As our processes become increasingly digitalised, this role will strengthen resilience and flexibility within the data function. You will also provide vital internal administrative support for key systems, helping us respond more quickly to user requests and shape ongoing improvements across our digital and data landscape.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.

We are looking for a someone with a strong understanding of how data supports organisational performance and informs effective decision‑making. Along with a strong attention and a desire to learn analytics, system administration and digital tools in a supportive environment.

You will recognise the value of clear reporting and engaging visualisation in bringing information to life and be genuinely passionate about helping colleagues unlock the potential of digital tools.

You will already have excellent communication skills that enable you to work confidently with a wide range of internal stakeholders, many of whom may not have a technical background. Experience with data handling, reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, Power BI (or equivalent), Salesforce, and SharePoint would be highly advantageous.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 17 April 2026 at midnight. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

About the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts

The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) bring together a group of independent grant-making trusts and charities, working across a wide range of causes to create lasting social impact.

They share a commitment to thoughtful philanthropy, long-term change and responsible stewardship. Each trust is independent, supported by a central office that helps them work effectively.

SFCT offers a flexible, supportive working environment, with hybrid working, a strong focus on wellbeing and benefits including a generous pension, private healthcare, learning and development and paid volunteering days.

The organisation values diverse perspectives and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected and able to do their best work.

About the role

SFCT is looking for a Senior Finance Partner to provide financial leadership across a portfolio of trusts. This is a varied role with real breadth, providing financial insight to support decision-making and help organisations plan for the future.

You’ll work closely with trustees, executives and colleagues across the group, translating financial information into clear insight and ensuring reporting, planning and controls support effective decision-making.

Your work will include:

• Leading financial management across a portfolio of trusts, including reporting, audit and maintaining strong financial controls
• Overseeing core financial processes, including accounting records, reconciliations, audit and regulatory compliance
• Overseeing investment management processes, including coordination across trusts, advisors and investment managers
• Building strong relationships with trustees and senior stakeholders
• Providing financial advice, insight and guidance across the organisation
• Contributing to systems, policies and continuous improvement

If you’re looking for a role where your financial expertise can support meaningful, long-term change, this is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting strong governance and the effective use of charitable resources.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring strong experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or complex organisation. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple priorities and able to communicate clearly with people who don’t have a finance background.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can balance detail with the bigger picture
• Builds trusted relationships across different stakeholders
• Brings sound judgement and confidence in decision-making
• Is comfortable working independently while staying connected to a wider team
• Has an interest in the role of finance within organisations that exist to serve others, and is comfortable working in a complex environment with different stakeholders and ways of working

You don’t need to have followed a single, traditional career path. If you bring strong financial expertise and can see how your experience connects to this work, we want to hear from you.

Timing
We’re looking to fill one of these roles immediately and welcome applications from candidates available to start on short notice. A second hire will follow the recruitment timeline outlined on Peridot Partners’ site, with a closing date of 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th May.

About the role:

Are you an ambitious communicator who can energise a global community and help drive one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious fundraising and engagement campaigns? Imperial College London is seeking an Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager to join the Alumni Engagement team at a pivotal moment.

With more than 270,000 alumni worldwide, Imperial’s community is an extraordinary network of scientists, engineers, medics, entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose connection with the university is central to our long‑term success. As Imperial prepares to publicly launch a major, decade‑long campaign inspired by our strategy, Science for Humanity, we are looking for a strategic, creative communicator to help shape how alumni engage with Imperial’s mission for the next ten years.

This is your opportunity to set the tone, craft the narrative, and build campaigns that will galvanize alumni around Imperial’s bold vision for global impact.

What you would be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement and working closely with the Head of Campaign Proposition and Communications, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of a comprehensive, multi‑channel marketing and communications programme that strengthens alumni relationships and deepens their engagement with Imperial.

In this role, you will:

• Shape and deliver the alumni communications strategy, aligned to both Alumni Engagement priorities and the wider Advancement campaign strategy.
• Build audience insight and segmentation approaches that inform more targeted, impactful engagement journeys.
• Oversee a complex, year‑round communications portfolio, including up to 100 email communications monthly, our digital channels, the alumni website, and printed publications.
• Lead high‑impact campaigns that support volunteering, engagement, and giving, and amplify major institutional initiatives.

This role sits at the heart of our engagement strategy and offers a rare opportunity to influence Imperial’s relationship with its global alumni.

What we are looking for:

You’ll succeed in this role if you bring:

• A strong track record of developing and delivering integrated marketing and communications strategies, ideally within complex organisations.
• Experience managing large‑scale communications schedules and multi‑channel campaigns.
• Fluency in digital communications, email marketing platforms, CMS tools, and emerging media.
• Confidence in using data and CRM systems to generate insight and support segmentation.
• Outstanding copywriting, editing and editorial judgement across digital and print.
• The ability to build excellent relationships, influence widely, and collaborate across teams and departments.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, campaign‑driven environment.
• Experience commissioning and managing creative assets (design, print, video).
• A proactive, innovative mindset and the confidence to set direction and drive new ideas.

What we can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to define how Imperial communicates with its global alumni during a transformational, decade‑long campaign.
• The chance to contribute directly to Imperial’s mission to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges.
• A sector‑leading salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative, forward‑thinking team committed to excellence, innovation and impact.

Further Information

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community building, we want to hear from you.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

Closing date: 14 April 2026

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the  Senior Events Manager in order to cover maternity leave.

As Senior Events Manager, you will take ownership of the full event lifecycle from concept through to delivery and evaluation. You’ll play a key role in enhancing existing events, introducing fresh ideas, and ensuring every participant has an exceptional experience.

Working closely with internal teams, volunteers, and external suppliers, you’ll ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and to a high standard.

You will also line manage and support an Events Manager, helping to drive performance and development within the team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, marketing, and delivery of a diverse events programme
• Manage events end to end, including logistics, supplier coordination, and on the day delivery
• Ensure all events meet safety and compliance standards, including risk assessments
• Develop creative, engaging supporter journeys to maximise participation and fundraising
• Monitor budgets, track income and expenditure, and report on performance
• Conduct post-event evaluations and use data insights to improve future events
• Build strong relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and partners
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote events and maintain brand consistency
• Identify new opportunities to grow income and supporter engagement
• Manage fundraising platforms such as Enthuse, GivePanel, and JustGiving
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to a direct report

About you:

You’re an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering high-quality experiences and driving results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident managing multiple priorities.

You will bring:

• Proven experience delivering a wide range of events from planning to execution
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• . Full clean driving license

Salary: £38,000- £42,000 per annum

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent

Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Do you enjoy connecting with people?

Are you an open and straightforward person?

Are you confident speaking in public?

Would you enjoy being part of the local community and showcasing our care home?... If yes, what are you waiting for, apply now!

This role is perfect for a proactive and compassionate Christian who enjoys connecting with our older residents and is able to engage with local churches & community groups*. 

We appreciate that each resident has their own individual interests, hobbies, and pastimes, and we support our residents to maintain this important part of their lives. They are actively encouraged to lead the lifestyle that they choose.

Bridgemead is a 32-bed residential care home by the river in central Bath. The home cares for those who live with dementia and respite care in Bath. View our lovely home here.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Engaging with local Churches by sending out regular Newsletters,
• Visiting and presenting to the community and local churches;
• Building relationships with local ministers, pastors, vicars etc.
• Organising and facilitating special events and outings;
• Leading a team of volunteers;
• Creating monthly activities for residents;
• Co-ordinating and facilitating activities for the family members that will be stimulating and creative;
• Engaging with the wider community by organising community coffee mornings, Summer Fayres, open days etc;
• Additional duties when required.

For more information, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification. 

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)

Hours:

Full-time contract: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager.

Full-time | £36,000 per annum

The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.

As Deputy Play Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.

This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.

About You

Essential skills and experience:

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.
• Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.
• Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.

Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.

If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV to

 Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you passionate about the Samaritans’ mission and eager for a new challenge?​

We’re looking for a part-time Executive Assistant (20 hours per week) to support our Executive Leaders and help Samaritans continue to be there for people when it matters most.​

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be highly organised and a great communicator. You’ll be responsible for providing highly efficient and effective support across all administrative and organisational activities. Working in a responsive team you will be one of the first points of contact for the Executive Leadership Team and will assist with administration and organisation of diaries for meetings and travel arrangements, preparing briefs and drafting a range of communications. You’ll attend key meetings in a supporting role and ensure efficiency and timely support to the Leadership team.​

​You’ll also assist with front-line reception administration services in the Ewell (Surrey) Office as required.

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Contract terms:

£32,000 - £34,000 per annum, plus benefits (£18,285 - £19,428 pro-rata for 20 hours)

Permanent

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Predominately office Based in Ewell (Surrey), with occasional opportunity to work from home

Some occasional out of hours and weekend attendance at events/meetings.

We are passionate about flexible working. Talk to us about your preferences.

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​What you'll do:

• ​Manage the diaries of our Executive Leadership Team, prioritising demands where required
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and other logistical arrangements
• Prepare, check and administer paperwork for meetings, ensuring deadlines are communicated and met
• Provide coordination support to our Senior Leadership Team for key meetings and activities
• Draft correspondence for the Executive Directors and monitor responses
• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of reports and documentation
• Liaise with key stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team, building and maintaining positive relationships
• Provide reception cover when required

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What you’ll bring:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of general office administrational functions
• Excellent organisation skills with proven ability to prioritise competing deadlines and demands
• Ability to produce clear documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of working with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to maintain a professional approach, even when working under pressure
• Experience of working within the charity sector, and project support or project management is desirable.​

See full Job Description and Person Specification

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.​

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.​

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to one application question and to upload your CV and cover letter.

Applications close: ​09:00am on Monday 13th April 2026

Interviews will be held at our office in Ewell (Surrey) w/c 20th April

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.

Job Title:Senior Public Fundraising Manager

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Team: Fundraising

Hours:Full Time,37.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months

Location:Hybrid - SSH / WFH,TW12 3RA

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Fundraising Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have continue to grow our public fundraising offer, developing and testing new products to engage new audiences.

About the role

 As Senior Public Fundraising Manager, you will oversee and develop a diverse portfolio of Individual Giving and Community Fundraising programmes, maximising income and supporter engagement.

As a key part of the Supporter Engagement team this post will support the team to drive sustainable growth across Individual Giving, Community, Legacies and Supported Family Fundraising. The post will work in a strategic way, using insight to maximise potential income and develop both new and existing donors, community relationships and partnerships across the SSCH catchment through targeted donor and product development campaigns, supporter acquisition and retention programs, underpinned by robust supporter journeys.

The post holder will work flexibly across the Supporter Engagement income streams, supporting the team to drive growth, donor numbers and community visibility. They will also be accountable for their own income stream. This role combines a targeted driven approach with excellent donor care and relationship management.   

This is an exciting time to join a friendly, motivated and highly focused team who are passionate about growing our public fundraising activities and providing the best possible support to those who fundraise for us.

About you

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser and people‑manager with a strong record of generating income and delivering against ambitious financial targets. Alongside this, you’ll bring proven experience in leading, motivating and developing high‑performing teams.

With excellent organisational, planning and project‑management skills, you’ll confidently build effective relationships and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. Comfortable working with databases and digital tools, you’ll be curious about innovation and open to exploring new approaches to strengthen and grow our fundraising offer. You’ll also have a solid understanding of sector best practice, including GDPR, Gift Aid and fundraising regulations.

Your experience in Community, Individual Giving or Legacy fundraising will enable you to contribute real insight across our supporter engagement portfolio. Creative, proactive and solutions‑focused, you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment and work flexibly across priorities to deliver meaningful results.

You will thrive as part of a team, and manage in a supportive and inclusive way, motivating the team to develop and grow individual skills and experience.

If you are proactive and motivated, passionate about fundraising and thrive as part of a busy team we would love to hear from you.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please contact Georgina Goddard if you have any questions about this role.

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

We are recruiting for a temporary community fundraising mananger  for a children's hospice. This role will focus on supporting the delivery and development of the hospice’s community fundraising programme, maintaining strong relationships with supporters, and helping to grow income from local communities. Working closely with the wider fundraising team, you will help coordinate community fundraising activities, support key supporters and volunteers, and ensure the programme continues to deliver meaningful engagement and sustainable income.

Hybrid working min 2 days in the office , need an enhanced DBS 
 
The Company:
Support the delivery of the hospice’s community fundraising programme and associated income targets
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, and local businesses
Identify opportunities to grow income through community partnerships and supporter-led fundraising
Represent the hospice at community events, fundraising activities, and local meetings
Provide excellent stewardship to community supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers
Offer guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities
Ensure supporters feel valued and connected to the impact of their fundraising
Support the development of new community fundraising opportunities and initiatives particularly across our new geographic catchment
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to maximise supporter engagement
Contribute ideas and insight to help strengthen the community fundraising programme
 
The Role:
Experience in community fundraising or a relationship-based income generation role
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident in public speaking and able to present to an audience
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities
Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills. 
Knowledge of community fundraising methods and supporter stewardship
Experience working in the charity or hospice sector
Experience of using Raiser’s Edge database
Full UK Driving license 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Head of Green Finance
Newark / Hybrid working with regular travel to other places of work across the UK. Office facilities available Tuesdays to Thursdays in Newark, Nottinghamshire
Up to £65,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date for applications is 23rd April 2026
First Interview: 6th and 7th May
Second interview: TBC

About us

The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.

Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN – the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts.

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities.

About you

Are you a visionary leader in green finance, driven to shape nature markets that deliver nature’s recovery in the UK?

We’re looking for a senior leader in green finance and nature markets to drive the strategic development and delivery of all aspects of green finance across The Wildlife Trusts federation, ensuring our approach is ambitious, coherent, and aligned with our 2030 strategy - Bringing Nature Back.

Drawing on your strong business acumen, you will build a robust pipeline of commercial nature products to meet growing buyer demand, such as habitat banks for England’s Biodiversity Net Gain market, or nature-based carbon projects for the voluntary carbon market. An innovative problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, you will help embed the systems, processes, and resources needed to strengthen our green finance capability, manage commercial risks, and improve efficiency across the federation.

It is essential that you have strong relationship-building and line management experience to grow our national Green Finance team, and establish new and long-lasting relationships with colleagues across the federation, external partners and stakeholders.

A core part of the role is to grow The Wildlife Trusts’ national function as a trusted broker for high integrity nature market products delivered by local Trusts. Using your strategic commercial skills, you will also lead the development of new opportunities for large scale investment, designing the mechanisms through which investment can be deployed and ensuring these approaches work for both national and local priorities.

You will champion innovation in green finance, supporting pioneering work in nationally significant landscapes, such as the Rothbury Estate, while helping position The Wildlife Trusts at the forefront of nature market development. Acting as a national thought leader, you will represent the organisation across the conservation, government, finance, and business sectors - advocating for the role of green finance in delivering transformational impact for nature.

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place.

At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly pro

The HR team is committed to the attraction and retention of a highly engaged and performing workforce that is committed to delivering our vision to see isolated communities changed by the love of Christ. We do this by nurturing a supportive and encouraging environment, where strong relationships are built, personal growth, innovation and creativity are encouraged, and performance achieved.

As our new Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be doing exactly that. You will drive the recruitment operations for placements for both UK and overseas staff, leading the team and taking ownership and responsibility to execute a best-in-class candidate experience. 

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead recruitment for us in support of our strategic goals in this area, partnering with hiring managers and offering innovative and creative advice and solutions on how to attract and recruit the best talent available. This is a managerial role that requires strong decision making and the ability to drive the department forward progressively, but still very much a position where you will be expected roll your sleeves up and take a hands-on approach to deliver first-rate talent for the organisation, and experience for our candidates. You will oversee all recruitment activity passing through the UK office, owning our ATS and line managing the Talent Acquisition Officer.

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the talent acquisition strategy, with a strategic focus on digital optimisation, to ensure improving placements for both UK and overseas roles. 

• Oversee and deliver all employer brand initiatives and recruitment campaigns including hiring events to drive candidate engagement and boost our employer brand. 

• Build diverse candidate pools, and create initiatives to attract and retain diverse talent. 

• Develop and analyse our recruitment metrics, and use your knowledge, market insights, numbers and analysis to continually refine and improve the talent acquisition process using a data-led approach. 

• Offer a clear, supportive and innovative voice in interactions with international colleagues to streamline processes and ensure seamless, effective collaboration.

• Use creative and innovative approaches to continue to reach new candidate audiences in a narrow field. 

• Continuously review our process to drive improvements and change, especially through the use of emergent technologies. 

• Work closely with colleagues in our youth outreach programme ‘Co-Pilot’ to develop, maximise and harmonise our approach in bringing a younger demographic into our talent pools, incorporating this relationship into our strategy. 

2. Transactional Recruitment Management 

• Create and deliver an annual international recruitment action and promotional plan 
• Work in close collaboration with our marketing team in the promotion and delivery of recruitment advertising including online/offline and social media campaigns and analysing results to inform planning and performance improvements. Ensure that the recruitment message remains central throughout our range of communications activities and that our voice is clear, compelling and interactsand synergizes seamlessly with our existing central campaign operations 

• Monitoring, reviewing, and developing the recruitment pages on our website to maximize engagement

• Being responsible for the discernment and wisdom required to undertake spiritual personal and assessments, refining a clear and robust framework to ensure a fair and consistent candidate experience. 

• Overseeing the development and maintenance of physical resources for overseas recruitment 

• Representing MAF throughout the year at festivals and other events within the UK as a passionate and compelling advocate 

• Initiating high quality recruitment events in various forums throughout the year, focusing on producing a clear ROI 

• Leading in the development of the Online Recruitment Journey 

• Leading in the recruitment of UK roles

• Training and supporting UK managers with hiring responsibilities in effective recruitment techniques and selection processes, ensuring that colleagues are coached and upskilled to sufficiently assist in the delivery of an efficient campaign.

• Review the workflow of the recruitment process to ensure that the workload requirement for managers supporting the process is mitigated and manageable, whilst maintaining their engagement in the process. 

• Work with the UK and International HR Managers to support a seamless onboarding process for all joiners 

3. Overseeing our selection processes to ensure the progression of suitably skilled applicants who meet our faith, vision, and values criteria 

• Designing and implementing robust, efficient, and personable selection processes that deliver an excellent candidate experience 
• Overseeing MAF UK’s assessment processes and assisting with interviews where required 

• Liaising with MAF International (MAFI) to discuss candidates’ potential fit for overseas roles 

• Managing our use of UK psychometric assessment 

4. Envisioning and delivering new initiatives to attract and build our talent pipeline 

• Overseeing and driving proactive digital acquisition using LinkedIn and other platforms 
• Working with other teams to design and deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality recruitment campaigns and promotional initiatives 

• Raising awareness and leveraging team support for recruitment initiatives

• Establishing, developing, and sustaining collaborative relationships with key external bodies e.g., Christian bodies within the aviation industry, armed forces, and universities

• Selecting, training, and managing a network of volunteer recruitment champions, increasing the scale of our capacity to support at events and build a greater presence in the community specifically from a recruitment perspective 

• Designing and implementing approaches to encourage greater diversity with applicants 

• Demonstrating a data-led approach, monitoring recruitment statistics and measures to inform decision making, identify issues and prepare management information reports. 

5. Partnership 

• Building strong relationships with the MAFI recruitment team and proactively sharing resources, experience, and expertise with Engagement Units 
• Member of the MAFI Recruitment Steering Group 

• Establishing or contributing to recruitment learning circles with other Engagement Units 

• Support efforts to integrate into one global entity from a recruitment perspective 

• Contribute to the launch and maintenance of the Mission Aviation Academy, to continue to enhance our employer brand around our training schemes and ensure a sustainable funding pipeline for them for the future 

6. Management  

• Overall management of the relationship portfolios and specific management of ‘Premium’ enquirers portfolio 

• Line manage, coach, develop and champion the Talent Acquisition Officer 

• Participating in MAF UK organisation development initiatives and policy review 

• Managing own time effectively to maximize organisational benefit 

• Lead on the overall management and administration of the Applicant Tracking System 

7. Legal, finance and professional 

• Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring our legal obligations are maintained throughout the recruitment process 
• Preparing and managing the recruitment budget 

• Modeling self-leadership through continual professional development 

8. Travel 

• This role will involve some travel within the United Kingdom, particularly around the events season. 

Other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Director of People and Culture including covering for other members of the team as required. 

DIMENSION AND LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:  

• Expenditure up to agreed budget. 

• Responsible for managing the Talent Acquisition Officer and conducting regular 1-1s and Personal Development Reviews according to agreed standards. 

• Decision making within agreed parameters. 

TASKS COMMON TO ALL MANAGERS:

• Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs 

• Contributing to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a Christian mission

• Attendance and participation in team and corporate times of biblical reflection and prayer 

• Encouraging team members to attend, participate and lead in times of Biblical reflection at regular corporate prayer meetings 

• Participate in planning in accordance with the MAF UK strategic plan and as outworked through matrix programme and project teams 

• Keeping line manager informed of all relevant information in a timely manner 

• Complying with statutory and organisational requirements for the proper handling of personal and sensitive data and ensuring good personal data handling practices are developed, reviewed, and encouraged 

• Abiding by Safeguarding, Conduct and other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet. 

CHRISTIAN VALUES, BELIEFS AND ETHOS: 

As a Christian mission, MAF UK seeks staff who share in the evangelical Christian values and beliefs as described in the mission, purpose, values, and beliefs statements.All staff will be required to actively support and demonstrate the Christian values of the organisation and to take part in organisational activities such as staff devotions, prayer meetings, and fellowship days.

Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to work in the UK offices in either Folkestone or Cranfield. 

Working Hours:Office open officially from 9.00 to 5.30pm (9-4pm on Friday). Hours to be agreed according to flexible working policy. 

Salary:£48,500

Terms: 

Hours: As a senior appointment at least 36 hours per week but in addition those required to achieve the agreed responsibilities, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day. 

Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings on weekends or evenings.

This role involves some unsocial hours, weekend work and travel within the UK 

Leave:Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus eight paid public holidays per year. 

Pension: Non-contributory pension scheme (10%) of salary on joining. 

Additional Benefits:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free, confidential support on personal and professional issues. 

• Death in Service/Life Assurance scheme. 

• Free on-site parking at our offices. 

Probationary and notice period: 

• 6-month probation period with mid-term review 

• Notice period is 3 months. 

Closing Date for Applications 22nd March