Operations manager jobs

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Fundraising Team as the Corporate (New Business) Development Manager. As an integral member of Street League’s Fundraising team, you will play a key role in bringing in new corporate partners, working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships.

The Role:

You will be responsible for leading on the development and delivery of a targeted corporate new business strategy for Street League, the country’s leading sport for employment charity. You will research, cultivate, and secure a range of high value new business partnerships to support the on–going work and expansion of the charity.

Your passion, determination and talent will give young people living in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities a brighter future through secure employment. This role sits within the Commercial Fundraising Team that currently manages an impressive portfolio of corporate partnerships including many household brands and FTSE 100 companies supporting Street League with funding, volunteering, awareness, and pro–bono advice.

Street League values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including those who have lived experience.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to do this role; what’s important are the skills and experiences you bring.

Key Details:

Salary: £40,016 - £42,178 depending on experience

Location: Hybrid with 1-2 days per week in our London office.

Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Contract: Permanent

Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.

To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that all Street League roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2026. We reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary.

Citizens Advice Stevenage is an ambitious and innovative member of the Citizens Advice network. We have expanded our services and offering to meet the increased demand in the area, doubling in size over the last few years. 

As a positive subsequence, we are looking for a Head of Finance & Business Support, who will become a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship of Citizens Advice Stevenage. To lead on financial governance, business support operations, and compliance, ensuring the organization operates sustainably and meets all legal and regulatory obligations. The role is pivotal in safeguarding the charity's financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and enabling effective service delivery. 

Financial Leadership 

• Prepare, review, and present draft and final budgets for approval by the board, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board. 

• Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards, including variance analysis and annual balance sheets, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board. 

• Manage the reserves policy, ensuring regular review and alignment with operational needs and financial risks. 

• Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring integration into the organization’s risk register and adherence to appropriate mitigations.

• Ensure that the day-to-day finance and back-office function is high performing and compliant, safeguarding effective and efficient financial management processes. 

• To co-ordinate the proactive and timely dissemination of high-quality financial information to services, the CEO, and Board such as annual budgets, monthly management accounts, cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and monthly business performance figures.

• To ensure that the organisation has in place, robust and compliant financial systems and procedures; and that these are complied with by all budget holders, ensuring that any oversights are fully investigated and reported upwards as necessary.

• To lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, provide year end accounts, provide appropriate support and assistance to the organisation’s auditors and delivery of recommendations arising from the Audit process.

• To ensure that all statutory returns are complete in a timely and effective manner, including those in relation to VAT, PAYE, NIC and SSP, and that appropriate compliance dates are met for the Charities Commission and Companies House.

• Oversee the transactions, activities and processes of the external payroll provider.

• To monitor and advise on current and future tax legislation, with a view to optimisation.

• To support service managers in the preparation of bids and contract negotiations and provide financial activity analysis and reports in line with specific project reporting requirements.

• To monitor, report and make recommendations regarding the Investment and Reserves Policy to the Board.

• To oversee the payroll function to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

• To monitor and control creditors and debtors, ensuring invoices are paid on time and the risk of bad debts is minimised.

Compliance and Risk Management 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks, including the Charity Commission, Companies House, FCA, ICO, and other relevant bodies. 

• Maintain and regularly review financial systems, controls, and policies, ensuring they are effectively implemented and aligned with legal requirements. 

• Conduct due diligence for pension, redundancy, and other liabilities, ensuring plans are in place for management and mitigation. 

• Support the trustee board in understanding risks related to projects and contracts, providing assurance of compliance with funders’ requirements. 

• To lead on the Risk Management process, advising the CEO and managers on risk matters, and reviewing the risk register on a regular basis, reporting to the Board of Trustees.

• To check, amend and monitor the Financial Procedures Manual; reporting material breaches to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as required/in-line with governance.

• Working with the senior leadership team monitoring and updating Insurance matters as required, reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

Business Support Operations 

• Lead on organisational business continuity planning, ensuring resilience during crises and alignment with the charity's objectives. 

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of key policies, ensuring they reflect legal obligations and organisational values. 

• Manage IT systems and cybersecurity measures to protect organisational data and operations, ensuring compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials. 

Strategic Contribution 

• Provides proactive strategic financial advice and guidance to the Trustees and wider leadership team, monitoring and reporting on the financial performance against agreed targets, identified risks and key performance indicators. 

• Provide financial and operational insights to inform strategic decision-making and long-term planning. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial accountability across the organisation. 

• Funding strategy: Support the CEO and board to regularly review the sustainability of its income sources and their impact on achieving charitable purposes in the short, medium and longer term.

• Work with the CEO and Head of Impact and Development to prepare the funding strategy that should go beyond immediate budgetary considerations and look at the wider funding landscape. The organisation needs to understand potential emerging opportunities and the organisation's readiness to pursue them. 

Team and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with trustees, funders, regulators, and key stakeholders, to ensure that Citizens Advice Stevenage meets its financial, regulatory and legal obligations. 

• Provide leadership and support to finance and business support teams, ensuring professional development and effective performance management. 

People management and development  

• Develop and implement a culture of continuous learning that will equip and develop people to deliver outstanding delivery. Responsibility for the training and development plan for the Finance and Business Support ensuring it is in effective operation including maintaining records of training needs identified and training attended.  
   

• Working with the rest of the leadership team ensure the organisation delivers a fair, inclusive, equitable and transparent employee and volunteer experience, taking account of our EDI aims and in line with employment law and the Equality Act 2010. 
   

• Ensure Open and timely communication that provides information about the organisation and context for decisions that are made, helps to build trust and confidence and earn legitimacy. 
   

• Ensure the effective performance management and development of staff through regular supervision sessions, appraisals and learning and development.  
   

Person Specification 

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, CPE up to date.

• Strong financial management experience at a similar level within the charity/not for profit sector 

• A proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring small teams 

• Experience of strategic business & financial planning, forecasting and budget management. 

• Sound experience of producing month-end management accounts and audited year-end financial accounts 

• Experience of managing and using financial systems 

• A working knowledge of relevant legislation (regulatory, legal and financial) in the context of a charitable organisation 

• Experience of managing change and change programmes 

• A track record of initiating, leading and managing associated risks 

• Strong influencing, negotiating and collaborative working skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely in writing or verbally 

• Confident IT skills; confident using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Experience designing and introducing new financial processes, procedures and reports

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks software [advantageous]

• Experience working with a Board of Trustees [advantageous]

• Understanding of Charity Commission and Companies House reporting requirements

• Project and/or professional services experience

• Understanding of Charity Law

• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector

• Understanding and experience using the Charity Governance Code

• Experience in working with Charity SORP

• Legal experience – as so far as they can scrutinise and review basic contracts and their revenue recognition requirements and VAT implications

• Strategic and forecasting experience

Who we are

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.

What you’ll do

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders) 

We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.

Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.

You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we looking for?

You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.

You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.

IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.

What we can offer you

• 5% employer pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).

To apply

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.

First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Contract Type: Maternity Cover 12 months (preferably starting on the 1st December 2026)

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (open to 4 days a week)

Location: Any of our King's Trust offices (flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 10th and 11th September 2026

We’re looking for a highly proactive and driven team player to work at the heart of our senior fundraising and marketing team, helping us shape and deliver our biggest strategic priorities.

In this fast-paced, people and project focused role, you’ll manage priority projects, strategic plans, and department-wide reporting—keeping everything on track and making complex projects simple, clear, and actionable.

You’ll be the glue that holds everything together, ensuring the team stays aligned through management reporting, leadership meetings, and internal communications. If you love bringing structure to projects, juggling competing deadlines, and making an impact, this role is for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, gain deep insight into every corner of our fundraising and marketing team, and play a key role in delivering our mission.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Fundraising Planning Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Fundraising Planning Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. We're building a movement of people who welcome all workers, working towards a world where we are all safe, valued and respected at work — no matter our job or nationality.

WSC operates a worker-driven structure that places migrant workers at the centre of our governance and decision-making. We deliver casework alongside worker-led organising and policy advocacy, supporting migrant workers in seasonal agriculture and social care to meet basic needs and to understand and exercise their rights, including through our Worker Power programme, which builds solidarity between workers and within communities.

This is a new, senior role bringing together fundraising and communications leadership at WSC. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead the strategic direction for both functions, with a particular emphasis on hands-on delivery of fundraising activity — building relationships with trusts, corporate partners and individual donors, and securing the income that underpins WSC's growth.

On the communications side, the postholder will set strategy, editorial direction and quality standards, working closely with and line managing the Senior Communications and Movement Building Officer, who leads day-to-day content and campaign delivery. This is a role for someone who can operate strategically with the Executive Director and Board while remaining close to the detail of funding applications, donor relationships and income targets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

● Lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising and Communications strategy that grows WSC's income and public profile in support of organisational goals.

● Advise the Executive Director and Board of Trustees on income generation, funding risk, and public positioning.

● Own annual fundraising and communications targets, budgets and KPIs, reporting regularly on progress.

● Work collaboratively with the team on both fundraising and communications work.

Fundraising (primary delivery focus)

● Lead on identifying, cultivating and securing funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, corporate partners and major donors, with hands-on responsibility for research, applications and relationship management.

● Develop diversified income streams, including individual giving, community fundraising and philanthropic support.

● Write and submit compelling funding proposals and grant applications, working closely with the Executive Director and programme colleagues to develop a strong case for support and evidence impact.

● Build and maintain funder relationships, including stewardship, reporting deadlines and site visits.

● Maintain the funder pipeline, income tracking and forecasting, and provide regular financial reporting to the Executive Director.

● Ensure fundraising activity complies with charity governance, fundraising regulation and data protection requirements.

Communications (strategic oversight and delegated delivery)

● Set the strategic direction for WSC's communications, ensuring it amplifies the voices of migrant workers and supports movement-building, policy influence and fundraising goals.

● Develop streams of work specifically targeting Scottish Government pledges on areas including fair work, human trafficking, migrant integration, housing and poverty, working with policy colleagues to shape public messaging.

● Provide direction, editorial oversight and quality assurance for content produced by the Senior Communications and Movement Building Officer, including the website, social media, press, newsletters and campaign materials.

● Act as WSC's senior media contact, and through the Senior Communications and Movement Building Officer ensure appropriate relationships are built with journalists to secure profile-raising opportunities on migrant worker rights, fair work and labour exploitation.

● Ensure consistent brand, tone of voice and values-led, worker-centred storytelling across all communications channels.

● Oversee communications that support fundraising campaigns, donor communications and public engagement.

Line Management

● Line manage the Senior Communications and Movement Building Officer, including regular supervision, goal-setting and professional development.

● Support the Senior Communications and Movement Building Officer to deliver day-to-day content, campaigns and movement-building communications activity in line with agreed strategy.

● Manage freelancers, agencies or consultants (for example design, digital or PR support) as required.

Governance & Reporting

● Ensure compliance with fundraising, charity, data protection (GDPR) and safeguarding legislation across fundraising and communications activity.

● Maintain accurate fundraising and communications databases (CRM, Mailchimp and similar), and provide regular reporting and analysis to the Executive Director and Board.

● Support the Executive Director and Board in reporting income and impact to funders, trustees and other stakeholders.

● Participate in the WSC Senior Management Team, helping review alignment of WSC’s work with strategic vision. 

Participation & Values

● Champion WSC's worker-driven governance model, ensuring workers' voices lead our fundraising and communications narratives.

● Collaborate with policy, casework and operations colleagues to align fundraising, communications and organisational priorities.

● Co-produce fundraising and communications outputs with workers, prioritising their voices, interests and concerns.

● Actively contribute to a values-led, inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and experience

Significant experience in fundraising, with a demonstrable track record of securing income from trusts, corporate partners and/or individual donors (Essential)

Experience developing and delivering fundraising and communications strategies (Essential)

Experience writing successful funding proposals, grant applications and funder reports (Essential)

Strong track record in communications, with experience overseeing brand, messaging and multi-channel content (Essential)

Experience managing staff (Essential)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences (Essential)

Experience of budget setting, monitoring and income forecasting (Essential)

Understanding of charity governance, fundraising regulation and data protection (GDPR) (Essential)

Experience using a CRM or donor database and digital communications tools (e.g. Mailchimp) (Essential)

Knowledge of, or strong interest in, labour rights, migrant rights and/or human rights issues (Essential)

Knowledge of accessible and inclusive communications, and values-led, ethical storytelling (Essential)

Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities (Essential)

Experience of media relations and press office activity (Essential)

Desirable experience:

Direct experience of migrant worker rights, labour exploitation or related sectors 

Experience managing external agencies, freelancers or consultants 

Media trained

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Lived experience of precarious work and/or the immigration system

Intermediate level or above of languages spoken by workers WSC partners with, e.g. Russian, Filipino.

Qualifications

● Advanced level degree or equivalent professional experience in Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (Essential).

About Us

For over 21 years, The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre has offered free, holistic support to anyone in our community affected by cancer through complementary therapies, talking therapies, art, and our supportive community.

In 2025 alone, we had 1,911 individual visits and 1,021 therapy sessions - entirely through the dedication of our volunteer team. We are currently renovating our new centre, and we want to use it to reach further into our community than ever before. This is the first paid role in our history.

About the Role

As our first Executive Director, you will be the single point of accountability between our Board of Trustees and the day-to-day operation of the Centre - working alongside our (voluntary) Centre Manager and (voluntary) Volunteer Manager to support their roles, not duplicate them. You'll lead our strategy delivery, guide the charity's move into its new home, and oversee a service redesign informed by a fresh programme of visitor, volunteer and community research.

About You

You already know how to do this job - you've held a senior, accountable position in a charity or comparable organisation and can bring that experience from day one. You're confident reporting to a board of trustees, comfortable getting things done, and able to win the trust of a highly experienced, long-standing volunteer team through competence and credibility, not authority alone.

Key Activity Areas

• Financial management – budgeting, financial controls, and reporting to the Board and Treasurer

• Governance & best practice – supporting trustees to discharge their statutory duties; maintaining the policy suite and risk register

• HR & people leadership – supporting our entire volunteer and therapist team; communication is key to our volunteers

• Fundraising – write and lead on a fundraising strategy, implement new funding streams and be the ‘face of Pickering’ – local networking will be essential

• Change management – leading the transition to our new centre and evolving service model with care and consultation

• Compliance – safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications - Desirable

All the below are not necessary qualifications but would assist with this role:

• CIPD qualification, or equivalent hands-on HR experience

• A recognised governance qualification (e.g. Chartered Governance Institute) or completion of a charity leadership programme or similar

• Financial management experience – a qualification would be useful but not essential

• Safeguarding lead training

Experience and Competencies — Essential

• Senior leadership experience with genuine authority and accountability in a charity or comparable mission-led organisation

• A track record of reporting to and working with a board of trustees or non-executive directors

• A track record of leading organisational change, with evidence it was genuinely adopted

• Sound financial literacy - budgets, management accounts, financial controls, dealing with auditors

• Working knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including board-level reporting as well as the ability to speak in public

• Experience making a leadership role pay for itself, through income generation, cost savings, or both

• A genuine, demonstrable commitment to Pickering's mission

Experience and Competencies — Desirable

• Fundraising experience across grants, trusts, community fundraising and corporate partnerships

• Experience within the cancer support, wider healthcare, or hospice sector

• Lived experience of cancer, personally or through supporting someone close to you

• Experience leading a refresh of a brand or a rebrand, service redesign, or physical relocation of services

• Familiarity with Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding local community

Safeguarding

This role involves working with adults who may be vulnerable by virtue of serious illness. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory reference checks before appointment, and will act as, or oversee, the charity's designated safeguarding lead.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Pickering is committed to equal opportunity for all and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. A copy of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy is available on request.

How to Apply

Please apply by Sunday 6 September 2026. Interviews are expected to take place w/c 14 September 2026.

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Salary:  £55,420 - £63,762 per annum depending on your skills, experience and professional qualifications relevant to the role. Candidates applying with Veterinary Surgeon qualifications and registration may be eligible for a higher salary, reflecting the additional professional responsibilities associated with the role.

Location:Grimsby animal hospital

Closing date:  Sunday 13 September 2026

Blue Cross is seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to oversee the operational performance, service delivery and future development of our Grimsby Animal Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and support for pets and the people who love them.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can inspire teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure the hospital operates effectively, efficiently and sustainably.

This opportunity may suit:

• Experienced Veterinary Practice Managers
• Senior/head Veterinary Nurse Managers with significant leadership experience
• Senior/head Veterinary Surgeons with significant leadership experience
• Senior leaders from comparable clinical, healthcare or service delivery environments

Regardless of professional background, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and development of the hospital, ensuring high standards of patient care, service delivery, team engagement and operational excellence.

More about the role

As Hospital Lead, you will provide strategic, operational and people leadership for one of our hospitals, ensuring safe, effective and sustainable delivery of services for pets and the people who care for them. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive service performance, oversee financial and operational management, and create a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. The role also plays an important part in delivering our Veterinary Strategy and supporting wider organisational priorities.

Additional professional responsibilities

The core leadership responsibilities of this role remain the same regardless of professional background.

Additional responsibilities will apply depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and registration status.

• Veterinary Surgeons will fulfil the statutory and professional responsibilities associated with their registration and act as the accountable veterinary surgeon on site.  Veterinary Surgeons will participate on the clinical rota one day per week.
• Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) will bring their clinical knowledge and experience to support the effective operation of the hospital and work in partnership with nursing leadership colleagues. RVNs will participate in rota activity for approximately 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required.
• Practice Managers and other non-clinical operational leaders will focus on the operational, financial, and people leadership of the hospital, working in partnership with clinical leaders. These roles will participate in operational rota or duty management activities for approximately 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required.

This is a varied role that combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operational oversight. Participation in rota activity will be 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required, and will depend on your professional background.

About you:

You will be an experienced leader with a track record of managing people, services and operational performance within a veterinary, healthcare or comparable service delivery environment. You will be confident balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands, leading change and developing high-performing teams.

Whether your background is in practice management, veterinary nursing leadership, veterinary medicine or another relevant service environment, you will be a collaborative leader who can build strong relationships, develop others and deliver excellent outcomes through effective operational management.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and where pets and their owners receive the highest standards of care and service.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Proven experience of leading teams within a veterinary, healthcare or service delivery environment at a senior operational level
• Experience of leading services or sites through continuous improvement, change management and cultural development
• Proven track record of delivering operational and strategic objectives within a complex service delivery environment
• Significant experience of people leadership, including recruitment, performance management, coaching and development of managers and teams
• Strong experience of budget management, including financial planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
• Experience of working in a fast-paced operational environment, balancing competing priorities and making effective decisions under pressure
• Experience of developing strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support service delivery and organisational impact
• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Experience working in a not for profit, charity or social enterprise environment
• Experience of multisite, regional or networked service delivery models
• Experience of service redesign, transformation or implementation of new operating models
• Experience of working within a regulated clinical environment
• Experience of contributing to external engagement, partnerships or reputation building activity

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, including the additional responsibilities and requirements that apply to Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses.

About the Role

A home is more than a property.  It’s the foundation for independence, security and belonging.

As Housing Manager at Norwood, you’ll provide a high-quality, compliant and person-centred housing management service across a portfolio of our supported living properties.

You’ll take ownership of the full tenancy journey, from allocation and sign-up through to tenancy sustainment and move-on.  But this role is about much more than managing agreements and processes.

You’ll build relationships with the people we support, understand what matters to them and help ensure their homes are safe, well maintained and appropriate to their individual needs.  You’ll conduct regular tenancy visits and property inspections, support people to understand their rights and responsibilities, and help resolve issues before they put a tenancy at risk.

Working closely with our Property and Operations teams, Registered Managers, families, advocates and external partners, you’ll bring together strong housing practice with an understanding of the individual.

Your impact will be clear: sustainable tenancies, safer homes, greater independence and a positive experience for the people who call them home.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK.  We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you will make a real difference every day.  You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness is shown in how we care, respect shapes how we work together, belonging ensures everyone feels valued, and empowerment enables people to thrive.

We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Who We Are Looking For

You’ll be an experienced housing professional who understands that good housing management starts with the person.

You’ll bring strong tenancy management experience and a sound understanding of housing law, regulation and compliance.  You’ll be confident managing the practical realities of a housing portfolio, including tenancy agreements, rent accounts, arrears, voids, repairs, inspections, tenancy breaches and disputes.

Alongside that technical knowledge, you’ll know how to build trust.

You’ll be able to adapt your communication to individual needs, explain sometimes complex housing matters clearly and make sure the people we support understand their tenancy, their rights and the choices available to them.

You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively with support teams, families, advocates, social workers, local authorities, housing providers and other partners to resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.

Most importantly, you’ll combine professional judgement with a person-centred approach, recognising that behind every tenancy is someone’s home, independence and sense of security.

Your Day to Day

You’ll:

• Take ownership of a defined portfolio of supported living properties and manage the full tenancy lifecycle
• Conduct regular visits with tenants to review their tenancy, identify emerging issues and support tenancy sustainment
• Carry out property inspections during scheduled visits, identifying repairs, property condition and health and safety concerns
• Ensure tenancy agreements, records and documentation remain accurate, up to date and fit for purpose
• Deliver accessible tenancy sign-ups using approaches appropriate to individual communication needs, including easy-read information and visual aids
• Help tenants understand their rights, responsibilities and security of tenure
• Monitor rent accounts and manage arrears proactively
• Support tenants with Housing Benefit applications and other relevant benefits, including liaison or signposting to specialist agencies where appropriate
• Manage tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and disputes proportionately and with a trauma-informed approach
• Oversee allocations, voids and move-on arrangements
• Work with Property Services to make sure repairs and maintenance are addressed promptly
• Help ensure homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and appropriate for neurodiverse needs, including sensory considerations
• Build strong relationships with tenants, families and advocates
• Facilitate tenant engagement and ensure the tenant voice influences how services develop
• Promote independence, participation and community inclusion
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Work collaboratively with social workers, support teams and other professionals
• Develop relationships with local authorities, housing associations, registered providers, private landlords and benefits agencies
• Contribute to audits, inspections, reporting and continuous service improvement

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

You’ll bring:

• A housing qualification or be working towards one
• Effective tenancy management experience
• Experience delivering performance measures and improving customer service within a housing management environment
• Knowledge of exempt accommodation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of housing legislation and tenancy management
• Experience working collaboratively to deliver improvements for customers
• Understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of the Equality Act and inclusive practice
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance
• An understanding of neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD and learning disabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to adapt your communication to individual needs
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Good organisation and workload management

Desirable

It would be advantageous if you also bring:

• Experience within supported housing or social care
• Knowledge of welfare benefits
• Experience working directly with neurodiverse people

Reward and Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) + Jewish Festival Days
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, and experienced leadership team.

A bit more information:Norwood’s Broadway House, located at 80 - 82 The Broadway, Stanmore HA7 4HB, is the charity’s head office and main administrative base.

It brings together Governance, Leadership, Fundraising, Finance, People and Culture, and Marketing and Communications, providing coordination and support to Children & Family Services and Adult Services.

The office supports Norwood’s mission to help people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families, and children in need across London and the South East.  It is also the main point of contact for referrals, general enquiries, and charity business.

Safe Recruitment:  Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support.  This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC Regulation 19, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role.

Campaigns and Mobilisation Manager

£53,183 a year

London Office/Hybrid Working

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

The Campaigns and Mobilisation Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced campaigner to lead Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation work. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who can develop impactful campaigns, inspire people to take action and ensure disabled people’s voices and experiences are at the heart of everything we do. The role will play a key part in helping Scope deliver social change and create an equal future with disabled people.

Permanent, full time (35 hours a week)

Location: Here East. The post-holder may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as travel and stay away from home occasionally.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Thursday 3 September 2026.

The role

Working as part of the Policy, Research and Influencing department, you will lead Scope’s approach to campaigning and mobilisation. You’ll develop and deliver long-term campaign strategies, build support for our campaigns and work with colleagues and external partners to maximise our reach, influence and impact. You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team and help strengthen campaigning capability across the organisation. 

You will:

· Lead and develop Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation strategy, ensuring our work is ambitious, evidence-led and focused on creating change for disabled people.

· Manage and develop a high-performing Campaigns and Mobilisation team, creating a supportive, inclusive and ambitious team culture.

· Work with colleagues across Scope to develop and deliver campaigns that support our strategic priorities and objectives.

· Ensure campaigns have clear objectives, measurable outcomes and effective evaluation to maximise impact and learning.

· Build strong relationships across Scope to increase engagement with and support for campaigning activity.

· Develop partnerships and networks that increase the reach and impact of Scope’s campaigns.

· Identify new opportunities, trends and approaches that strengthen Scope’s campaigning and mobilisation work.

· Represent Scope externally with partners, coalitions, stakeholders and the media where appropriate.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating change and bringing people together behind a shared cause. You’ll be a confident leader who enjoys developing others, building relationships and turning ideas into impactful campaigns.

You’ll bring experience of developing successful campaigning strategies and working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver meaningful change. You’ll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be someone who:

· Has experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

· Has a track record of developing and delivering successful campaigns that have influenced social, political, policy or behavioural change.

· Can develop campaign strategies, objectives and measures of success.

· Builds effective relationships across teams, organisations and external networks.

· Uses evidence, insight and evaluation to improve campaign performance and impact.

· Has excellent communication skills and can engage and influence a wide range of audiences.

· Is adaptable, innovative and able to respond confidently to changing circumstances.

It would be great if you also bring:

· An understanding of the disability sector and the issues affecting disabled people.

· Experience working alongside people with lived experience to shape campaigns.

· Strong political awareness and understanding of the environment in which charities campaign and influence change.

· Experience acting as a spokesperson with the media or external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. 

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.

If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

ABOUT CFAB

CFAB is the UK's only charity with a dedicated international children's social work team and the UK's sole member of the International Social Service (ISS) network. We identify, protect and support children and families separated by international borders as a result of conflict, trafficking, migration, family breakdown and asylum-related issues.

Working with partners in more than 130 countries, we are experts in international social work, cross-border child protection, international care proceedings and overseas family placements, helping children remain connected to their families, identities and cultures wherever possible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join CFAB at an exciting stage of our development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a small charity with a global reach, securing sustainable income that enables children and families across borders to remain connected, protected and supported.

Trusts and foundations will be at the heart of your role, building on our strong portfolio of funders while developing opportunities across corporate partnerships, supporter stewardship, challenge events and other emerging income streams. Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of our fundraising strategy, develop new opportunities and help strengthen CFAB's fundraising capability.

As our senior operational fundraising lead, you'll have significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence organisational strategy while working as part of a collaborative team spanning fundraising, policy, communications and digital engagement. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation with an international impact.

You will also have the opportunity to recruit and line manage a Fundraising Coordinator from January 2027, helping to shape the next phase of CFAB's fundraising function.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, and you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed in this role,

we'd love to hear from you.

 Programme Manager (Talent Exchange)

WIG is a non-lobbying membership charity that convenes and develops leaders across sectors enabling collaboration to deliver this growth and prosperity across the UK for the common good. Our vision is a country where cross-sector leaders come together to deliver social and economic outcomes, with the mission to become UK’s leading authority on cross-sector collaboration. For over 40 years, we've convened senior decision-makers across government, business and civil society to drive collaboration, innovation and impact.

We're a small, ambitious team of around 34 colleagues where individual contribution is visible, valued and meaningful. As we continue an exciting period of growth and investment, we're looking for a self-starter to help re-establish and expand one of WIG's flagship offers.

The Opportunity

You will have the skills and ambition to lead the delivery, growth and evolution of WIG's secondments portfolio, including our highly regarded Charity Next programme (which places Civil Service Fast Stream graduates within no-for-profit organisations) . You will play a pivotal role in enabling leaders to build cross-sector experience, via secondments and mentoring to share expertise and strengthen collaboration for the benefit of the UK.

This is a highly varied role combining programme leadership, business development, stakeholder engagement, customer service and commercial accountability. You will have the opportunity to work with senior leaders across government, charities and corporate organisations. It presents an opportunity for you to shape WIG’s talent exchange offer at a time when the government is going through considerable transformation.  

What you will be doing:

• Lead the strategy, delivery and continuous improvement of WIG's secondment programmes, including delivering cross-sector secondment opportunities for senior civil service, business and civil society leaders, placing 2 large cohorts annually of civil service fast streamers into charity secondments and supporting senior cross-sector mentoring brokerages. 
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the civil service, private sector, charity and further education sectors.
• Act as a strategic adviser to hosts and secondees, ensuring successful placements.
• Support governance activity, including the Charity Next Advisory Board.
• Develop compelling proposals, new programme ideas and business development opportunities, aligning to WIG’s mission and Civil Service focus areas
• Capture impact through feedback, case studies and alumni engagement.
• Collaborate across WIG to strengthen the profile and reach of our leadership development offer.
• Drive programme growth, innovation and income generation against agreed revenue targets.

About You

You will be experienced working with multiple customers, able to communicate with people at all levels and in different sectors. You will be inquisitive and energetic and a good listener. You will enjoy working in a relationship-driven environment and enjoys working at the intersection of sectors. You will also be organised and able to manage multiple shifting priorities.

We're particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• Strong programme and/or project management experience, ideally within talent, leadership development, learning, secondments or related fields.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders, ideally from across sectors. 
• Able to manage budgets, income targets and financial performance.
• Brilliant customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience in building new strategies and models to drive growth.
• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach.

We'd Love to See

• Experience of talent exchanges, mentoring, secondments or leadership development programmes.
• A demonstrable interest in policy, current affairs and/or business/civil society

Why Join WIG?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape leadership development on a national scale, working with influential leaders across sectors while helping to build stronger connections between government, business and civil society. You'll join a charity with ambitious growth plans, a collaborative culture and the chance to make a tangible impact on the UK's future leadership landscape. You will also be working alongside a brilliant team. 

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No two days are the same for a Technology Support Analyst. From resolving technical challenges and supporting Microsoft 365 services to configuring devices and helping users get the most from technology, this role sits at the heart of a busy technology function. The Technology Support Analyst will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate solutions clearly.

As a Technology Support Analyst, you'll provide first and second line support across the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, ensuring colleagues and volunteers can access the technology, systems and services they need. You'll work across Microsoft 365, communication platforms, user administration and device support, delivering a responsive and reliable service.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide first and second line technical support to employees and volunteers
• Resolve incidents, requests and problems within agreed service levels
• Provide advice and training to office staff, regional staff, and volunteers, on various software packages, office systems, cloud platforms, digital services, operating systems, printers, and telephony
• Configure, maintain and support Microsoft 365 services and Windows environments
• Support communication systems, telephony services and mobile devices
• Set up, induct and offboard users, ensuring appropriate system access
• Configure and maintain laptop devices, including patch management
• Effectively support users with varying levels of technical knowledge
• Escalate issues to specialist teams and third-party providers when required
• Contribute to the service desk knowledge base and technology improvement activities
• Support technology projects, disaster recovery testing and meeting room equipment management

About You

• Experience in a Technology Support Analyst or similar IT support role
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, ADS, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
• Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience supporting, maintaining and configuring Windows Server environments
• Working knowledge of communication systems and mobile telephony
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience of delivering support, advice and training to end users with varied IT literacy
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Strong customer service skills and an empathetic approach to supporting users
• Ability to be flexible in working hours in required

Hybrid working Expectations: 3 day per week Northampton office attendance

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters. 

Job Title: Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager

Reporting to: Director of Campaigns

Line reports: None

Salary: £44,350 per annum pro-rata (£ 35,480 per annum for 4 days per week)

Hours: 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).

Duration: 1-year contract renewable subject to funding

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: London/Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office (core days in the office are Tues & Weds) further office attendance is encouraged

Anti-oppressive statement

Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

Read our full Equity, Justice and Anti-oppression statement.

Inclusive Recruitment

We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt in to the scheme.

If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.

We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by contacting us.

About Us

Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice. 

We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.

We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.

From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.

We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.

We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.

About the Role

The Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager is a brand-new role for Foodrise. The successful candidate will lead on developing our first public and parliamentary affairs strategy to engage with political representatives and policymakers to advance our campaigning objectives and ensure progress towards our new strategic goals:

• Dismantling the animal industrial complex and supporting the transition to plant-rich food
• Eroding the social licence of large supermarkets and building alternative food economies

Ultimately, this role is about securing wins to meet our vision of a greener, fairer food system, where food is a commons, not a commodity.

This role is key to shaping public policy and legislative outcomes by building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and positioning Foodrise as an ambitious yet trusted voice in Westminster, Holyrood and amongst civil society across the UK. This role will work collaboratively with colleagues across campaigns, so would suit an adaptive candidate with strong communication skills, keen to advocate for Foodrise.

Job Description

Parliamentary and Public Affairs Strategy

• Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy aligned with organisational priorities and campaigns
• Identify and maximise opportunities to influence legislation, policy development, and public debate
• Monitor the UK political landscape, including Parliament, Government departments, and devolved administrations

Political Engagement & Influencing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants, special advisers, and political stakeholders
• Lead engagement with All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), select committees, and public consultations
• Draft and coordinate parliamentary briefings, speeches, amendments, parliamentary questions and responses
• Work with lawyers to draft proposed legislation and legislative changes in support of our objectives
• Register for the UK lobbying register and keep our account up to date
• Lead high-impact advocacy moments such as parliamentary events, receptions, and policy launches

 Integration of Parliamentary/Advocacy Asks into Foodrise’s Wider Work

• Work closely with campaigns and communications teams to integrate parliamentary and public affairs into campaigns
• Work closely with fundraisers and senior leadership to integrate parliamentary and policy asks in our fundraising and business development
• Ensure consistent and compelling advocacy messaging across all channels
• Provide regular updates and analysis on political developments relevant to the organisation’s work
• Track and evaluate the impact of public affairs activities
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records and engagement logs
• Work closely with our colleagues at Foodrise in the EU to support EU level advocacy where relevant to our campaigns
• Any other relevant tasks as requested by senior colleagues to support the organisation and further our objectives

Ways of Working

• Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
• Contribute to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
• Present and available for colleagues, including regular in‑office presence.
• Proactive in communication, planning, and follow‑through.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Network

• Extensive experience in public affairs, government relations, or political advocacy (at least 7 years’ working experience)
• Strong understanding of the UK political system, legislative processes, and policy-making
• Networks within the UK political and policy systems
• Knowledge of the key issues in food systems, environment and/or climate in the UK

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience of influencing political representatives, policymakers and delivering policy or campaign wins
• Excellent writing, analytical and research skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively; build, maintain and develop flexible working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Bring to Foodrise

• A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, alongside a willingness to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Foodrise is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
• An understanding of anti-oppressive practice and how it applies to Foodrise’s work and the role, and the ability to represent diverse perspectives through the work of the organisation.
• Sharing Foodrise’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
• Willingness to undertake some limited travel domestically and abroad.

What We Offer

• Personal training and wellbeing funds
• Regular team socials
• Workplace pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)

How to Apply

Please apply via Charity Jobs with:

• Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total) 
• A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise. 

Deadline to apply: 10am, Tuesday 22nd September

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 24th September.

Shortlisted candidates will be sent our new strategy ahead of the interview, along with details of an hour-long written task to be completed at home – this will be sent prior to the interview at a time convenient for you.

First round interviews will be held on Thursday 1st October.

Second round interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October.

Sign up to join our Recruitment Q&A Zoom session on Wednesday 2nd September, 12-1pm. Our HR & Operations Manager will talk through the recruitment process and answer any questions you may have. Please note that this session is focussed on the recruitment process. If you have any questions specific to the role, please contact us.

For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.

AI policy – We understand that you may use AI to help with your application, however we want to hear your authentic voice throughout your application.

Volunteering Manager
Job ref: FP-VM
Department: Finance & People
Location: Old Street, N1 7NH. From 1 November Waterloo SE1. (Most office-based staff work hybrid, working part of the time in the office and part of the time at home)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 0.8 FTE
Salary: £43,000 per annum FTE, pro‑rated for 0.8 FTE

Lead CPRE’s volunteering strategy, champion diversity, and help build a thriving volunteer movement for the countryside by inspiring, supporting and engaging volunteers nationwide.

About You and The Role

CPRE, the countryside charity, is looking for an experienced and creative Volunteering Manager to lead the development and delivery of our volunteering strategy across the CPRE network. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how people from all backgrounds engage with our mission for a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with staff and volunteers across England, coaching and supporting them to create welcoming, inclusive and engaging volunteer experiences. You’ll identify opportunities to strengthen the volunteer journey, from attraction and recruitment to engagement, voice and recognition, ensuring our volunteering culture is accessible, diverse, supportive and inspiring. You’ll also drive the creation of new volunteering roles and programmes, with a particular focus on widening participation among groups currently under‑represented in our movement, including people of colour, disabled people, young people and people from working‑class backgrounds.

You’ll work with colleagues across departments, senior volunteers, and local CPRE groups, as well as external partners such as universities and community groups, and organisations, to build strong pathways into volunteering. You’ll champion best practice, support volunteer coordinators and supervisors, and lead continuous improvement through feedback, learning and innovation.

This role is ideal for someone with proven volunteering engagement lead experience, strong coaching skills, and the ability to build consensus and energise others. You’ll be part of CPRE’s shared services team, ensuring our volunteer engagement capacity matches our strategic ambitions.

About Us

We are CPRE, the Campaign to Protect Rural England. We stand up for the countryside, celebrate its value, and promote solutions to protect and regenerate it – now and for future generations.

2026 marks 100 years of CPRE standing up for the countryside. Our centenary is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to Love Your Countryside: to protect what matters, regenerate what’s been lost and connect to the places that sustain us all.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.  People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026
Interviews: 24th September 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.

CPRE is an equal opportunities employer

Please note that we only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK for the intended duration of the appointment.  If you are shortlisted for interview, we will conduct a right to work check prior to the interview.

No agencies please.