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Join our Community Fundraising Team and play an important part in stewarding some of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s most dedicated supporters.

This role is an integral part of the Community Fundraising team, providing support to people raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and being the first point of contact for enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising. The role will also support the Community Fundraising Manager and Senior Community Fundraising Executive with the stewardship of high value community fundraisers.

What you’ll be doing:

- Support and provide high levels of stewardship for supporters who are fundraising for the Charity.

- First point of contact for all community fundraising supporters, including answering incoming calls and meeting and greeting supporters that visit the Charity office.

- Work alongside the Senior Community Fundraising Executive to help identify and develop ways to encourage supporters to fundraise for the Charity.

- Send fundraising materials and thank supporters in a timely manner, keeping an accurate record of these communications on the database

- Ensure community fundraising information on the Charity website and displayed within the hospital is up to date.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who is:

- An excellent written and verbal communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences

- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills

- Able to work efficiently and effectively on a variety of tasks using own initiative and good judgment

Why join us?

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

What we offer:

- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service

- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)

- Training, support and development opportunities

- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities

- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more

- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

- Opportunities for training and career development

Inclusion matters:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Project Manager (Somerset Peatland Partnership)
Salary: £29,870 - £38,110 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar BS27 3DQ (Opportunity for Hybrid Working).

Are you deeply knowledgeable about Somerset’s habitats, communities, peatland environments and wildlife, with the ability to turn that local understanding into impactful nature‑recovery projects? Are you an experienced project manager who can lead funding, partnerships and delivery to protect and restore peatlands for people, wildlife and the climate?

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, funding, and delivery of nature recovery projects across Somerset, with a primary focus on the Somerset Peatland Partnership during the first two years of the role.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance
• Secure funding and manage grant‑funded projects in line with funder requirements
• Build and manage strong partnerships with local authorities, conservation organisations, contractors, and communities
• Coordinate and support the Somerset Peatland Partnership, helping to protect, preserve, and restore peatlands across the county
• Line‑manage project staff where required and promote best practice project management approaches

We are looking for someone with proven project management experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of conservation, land management, or environmental projects would be particularly valuable.

About Us

Somerset Wildlife Trust is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We champion Somerset’s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. We protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on our nature reserves.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Annual professional institution subscription if applicable
• Payment of relevant licenses and tickets
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate

Closing date: Thursday 14 May 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.

Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.

Bible Society is on a mission to increase Bible confidence in the Church and change the conversation about the Bible in culture.  We are ambitious to see the Bible ‘translated’ into every part of life and society.

We see a huge mission opportunity in England and Wales and increasingly our attention is focused on growing Bible confidence in the Church and inviting the spiritually open to engage with what the Bible has to say in their own lives.

As Director of Domestic Mission you will be responsible for:

- Leading and implementing programmes to mobilise the domestic Church for Bible mission, and to enable spiritually               open people to discover and engage with the Bible.

- Embedding a mission culture marked by prayerful humility, relational partnership and inter-confessional                                 collaboration.

If you are content with the state of contemporary Christianity in modern society and the place of the Bible in popular culture, then this is not the role for you. On the other hand, if you are provoked and stirred by the confusion, misunderstanding and lack of knowledge about the Bible in society; if you know the transforming power of Scripture to bring us into an encounter with Jesus by the Holy Spirit and change our lives and relationships; and if you want to harness your excellent leadership, relationship-building and missional vision-casting skills to help mobilise a Bible movement in our generation, then we are excited to be talking to you.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Head of Evidence and Insights for a maternity cover contract. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a move into the women’s sector or someone who has great practical and leadership experience as a manager who is ready to step up into a strategic, senior role.

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 (paid on a pro-rata basis)

Location: Hammersmith with up to 3 days home working per week

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Start at the beginning of July for a fixed term contract for 9 months with a possibility of extension

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory DBS check. This role is also subject to Prison vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

This role is responsible for leading our Evidence and Insights team to ensure that we measure the effectiveness and impact of our services and communicate this to internal and external stakeholders in engaging ways. You will deliver on Advance’s strategic priorities with regards to service contracts, data, monitoring and evaluation, as well as organisational evidence to build strategy, policies and practices that focus on the organisation’s development, effectiveness and efficiencies. Working strategically with the team you will turn the data collected by Advance into actionable insights, so that we can better support the women accessing our services.

About You:

You are an experienced leader, who can set strategic direction and enable others to use evidence and learning to full effect across the organisation. You are aware of the wider ‘evidence gaps’ in the women’s sector and lead on the development and external dissemination of Advance’s impact data in order to influence policy and practice. You have the gravitas, credibility and influence to engage and galvanise your colleagues and wider sector peers and stakeholders in new ways of working, innovative data methodology and critical thinking based on evidence and insights.

How to apply:

Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter via our applicant tracking system

• Closing Date for Applications: 6th May 2026

• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

Join our team and enjoy a range of exciting benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing!

• A 35-hour working week

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

• Pension scheme

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee eye-care scheme

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

• Organisation wide away days

• One-week paid carers’ s leave

• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) is a well‑established, evidence‑based social and emotional learning (SEL) programme. It supports young children to build core life skills including self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, healthy relationships and responsible decision‑making.

About the role

As Programme Co‑ordinator, you will lead the local implementation of PATHS, working collaboratively with preschool teams to embed the programme effectively and confidently into daily practice. Your role will be both hands‑on and strategic, and will include:

• Providing coaching and ongoing support to Early Years settings delivering PATHS
• Modelling high‑quality programme delivery in preschool environments
• Delivering training and guidance to staff to build confidence and consistency
• Developing strong, inclusive relationships with settings to support positive outcomes for children

You'll be part of a supportive UK‑wide Barnardo's PATHS team, with access to full training, resources and peer support to help you succeed and grow in the role.

About you

In addition to meeting the criteria in the generic Programme Co‑ordinator Person Specification, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following service‑specific experience and attributes:

• Essential:

  • A recognised professional teaching qualification
  • Experience of working within Early Years, with an understanding of progression into primary and secondary education
  • Post‑qualification practice experience in social and emotional learning (SEL)
  • A strong working knowledge of the UK Curriculum and its key components
  • Experience in a co‑ordination or leadership role, developing collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals
  • A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to travel between settings
    (Driving is an intrinsic part of the role. Applicants unable to drive due to a disability should demonstrate alternative ways of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.)

  Desirable:

  • Experience of designing and delivering engaging, high‑quality training for professionals, using a range of approaches to meet different learning needs
  • Experience of delivering social and emotional learning programmes within early years / primary school settings
  • Be a fluent Welsh speaker

Most importantly, this role offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to children, young people and families across Pembrokeshire by strengthening social and emotional wellbeing from a young age.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently until end of March 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31st March 2027.teach

We are looking for an Operations Manager who is prayerful, strategic and passionate about practically supporting the mission of the local church. The Operations Manager plays a key role as a senior member of the Inspire St James team. The purpose of this role is to enable the Church to fulfil its vision for mission, ministry and worship through strategic oversight and management of all aspects of the Church’s operations e.g. staff, finance, premises, and governance.

Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell is a Church of England church with two services (11am and 4pm) and a congregation of around 230 adults and 100 children. The congregation is vibrant and diverse and passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus. 

The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the Operations Team and will work closely with all members of the team. They will also be part of the wider staff team in which we pray for one another and support one another to achieve our purpose and lead our ministries. 

Key responsibilities involve leading the operations team, overseeing large scale events and building projects, overseeing HR and handling the week-to-week finances. 

Location: The role will be primarily office-based, with a focus on being present to manage and support others.

Hours: The post is full time 40 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus eight statutory bank and public holidays

• Health insurance

• Monthly Christian book allowance

• Annual salary reviews and an enhanced pension package.

• Training and development as required

The Operations Manager is expected to participate in the running of church service activities and as such there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to have a Christian faith (Equality Act 2010).

The Programmes Coordinator plays a central role in delivering our community-based services. You will coordinate and support the delivery of programmes, peer-support groups, drop-ins, and activities, while managing referrals and supporting accessible, person-centred service delivery.

ALAG is a user-led, pan-London membership charity supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. The Autism Hub sits under ALAG and provides advocacy, peer support, counselling, advice, activities, and training—connecting people to services that improve wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, assessments, and service allocation
• Organise groups, drop-ins, and community activities
• Support delivery of counselling and advocacy services
• Manage schedules, bookings, venues, and online sessions
• Handle enquiries, inboxes, and appointment coordination
• Maintain accurate records and support reporting (GDPR compliant)
• Support service users with access, adjustments, and signposting
• Liaise with staff, volunteers, and external partners
• Monitor capacity and escalate risks or issues

About You

Essential

• Experience in administration, coordination, or similar role
• Experience in community, voluntary, health, or social care settings
• Understanding of autistic/neurodivergent needs
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Confident IT skills (databases, email, online platforms)
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice

Desirable

• Lived experience of autism
• Experience coordinating groups or supporting volunteers
• Knowledge of local services

Additional Information

• Community-based role with some evening/weekend work (with notice)
• Training and development provided

Job Purpose

The Area Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for Treasures Foundation’s new ambulatory detox facility and first-stage supported housing service. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support for women experiencing multiple disadvantage, including addiction, abuse, coercive control, poverty, mental health challenges, and involvement with the criminal justice system.

The postholder will lead teams, oversee service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive positive outcomes for women on their recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the ambulatory detox service and supported housing provision.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, person-centred, and trauma-informed.
• Embed a strengths-based approach that promotes recovery, independence, and long-term stability.
• Develop and implement service models, policies, and procedures in line with best practice.
• Work alongside the drug and alcohol teams who will hold the clinical risk (Our team will provide the support element)

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, supervise, and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide regular supervision, appraisal, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and reflective team culture.
• Manage performance, absence, and wellbeing of staff.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Act as the safeguarding lead for the services.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practices are implemented and maintained.
• Oversee risk assessments and risk management processes for residents and service users.
• Respond effectively to incidents and ensure learning is embedded.

Partnership Working

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including health services, substance misuse services, criminal justice agencies, and local authorities.
• Represent Treasures Foundation in multi-agency meetings and forums.
• Support pathways into and out of services to ensure continuity of care.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure services meet all regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor service performance, outcomes, and quality standards.
• Lead inspections, audits, and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate records and data in line with GDPR and organisational policies.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage service budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.
• Oversee staffing rotas and resource allocation.
• Contribute to funding reports and support future funding opportunities.

Service Development

• Contribute to the growth and development of Treasures Foundation services.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to enhance provision.
• Support the development of innovative approaches to supporting women with complex needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant experience managing services in substance misuse, housing, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and working with women experiencing multiple disadvantage.
• Experience of leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management.
• Experience working with multi-agency partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social work, health, housing, or management).
• Experience managing detox or residential services.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and pathways.
• Lived experience (or strong understanding) of the challenges faced by the client group.

Core Values & Expectations

• Commitment to empowering women and promoting dignity, respect, and equality.
• Ability to work in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and strengths-based way.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Treasures Foundation.

Additional Information

• The role may require occasional evening or weekend work in emergency situations
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Are you ready to lead something from the ground up? Help us create REST – a new daytime drop-in hub focused on recovery, support and conversations held over a good cuppa!

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Community Services Manager to help create and lead the REST Hubs Service across Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and holistic support for individuals accessing the service who may be experiencing mental distress.

Located in central Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, you will oversee both services, proactively developing both sites into recognised wellbeing hubs within their local communities, building strong partnerships and creating accessible pathways into wider wellbeing support.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of both sites, including recruiting and managing 6 members of staff, partnership development, contract compliance and reporting, managing health & safety alongside ongoing service development in line with commissioner expectations.

At Suffolk Mind, our mission is to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. 

 
Key information:

· Hours: 37 hours per week

· Work pattern: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

· Salary: £32,480.00 - £36,032.50 per year

· Location: Ipswich & Bury St Edmunds

· Transport: Driving licence and own transport is essential as travel will be required between both sites

· Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 (subject to service contract renewal)

Why work for Suffolk Mind?

We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and have tailored our benefits package* to support this; we offer:

· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as standard– increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time employees)

· Your birthday day off

· An option to buy or sell annual leave

· Health and dental care insurance plan

· Occupational sick pay scheme

· Pension scheme

· Blue Light Card – offering discounts on 100’s of retailers both in store and online

· Monetary reward for length of service

· Refer a friend scheme

Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, flexible and hybrid working options, excellent support and job satisfaction.

Is the job for you?

Below is a brief summary of the key requirements for this role, but for more information please make sure you visit the vacancies page on our website and download the full job description and person specification.

· Essential:

o At least 2-3 years’ experience of working with adults in a mental health environment

o Ability to work in high-pressure, emotionally demanding environments with people suffering mental distress

o Full valid UK driving license and own transport

o Enhanced & Adult’s Barred DBS check (arranged by Suffolk Mind)

· Desirable:

o Qualification in mental health e.g. DipSW, RMN, NVQ3, Cert 3, Human Givens diploma, Counselling or equivalent

o Good listening and people skills, especially supporting staff in complex situations

o Experience in recruiting, setting up and managing teams

o Experience in working with a similar REST or equivalent service

If you are looking to use your skills towards a career where your need for meaning and purpose are met, then come and join our team.

To apply, please complete a Suffolk Mind Application form by visiting our website, select ‘get involved’ from the top menu then ‘vacancies’ in the drop down list.

Closing date for applications:   midnight Sunday 10th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this job advert once a suitable a candidate has been found, therefore successful candidates may be contacted to interview at any time throughout the advertising process and would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews date: week commencing 18th May 2026

Interview questions may be sent in advance of interview.

We aim to let all applicants know the status of their application within 4 weeks from closing.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.

Please complete our Equality and Diversity Survey here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Suffolk Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk who have contact with our services and personnel. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks will be required for relevant posts as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.

*T&Cs apply

Additional keywords: Community Service Manager, day drop in, mental health, charity, recover, recovery, eat, support, talk, hub,

We are seeking a strategic and creative Communications and Engagement Manager to join our small but mighty team. As the only completely independent member body in the criminal justice sector, we represent 200 charities, academics, legal experts, and individuals with lived and professional experience. This is an exciting, varied role where you will build the CJA’s profile, amplify the vital work of our members, and help drive systemic change at a pivotal moment as we approach our 20th anniversary.

Purpose 

We are looking for a highly organised Practice and Programmes Coordinator to work as a core member of our Practice and Programmes team.

About us 

New Local has a mission to transform public services and unlock community power. We publish research, lead peer learning, influence government, and work with public sector organisations on some of today’s most pressing issues, informed by our network of 50-plus local authority members.

 All our work is guided by a belief in community power – the principle that communities themselves have the best insight into their own circumstances and should be able to participate in shaping their places and services. We believe that active, empowered communities should be at the heart of a wider shift towards place-based public services and a system focused on prevention, which can lead to better outcomes and a more sustainable system for all.

About you

You will play a vital role supporting the management of our diverse portfolio of projects working as part of the team with a broad range of clients, members, and partners including individual councils, the NHS, and other public and voluntary sector partners to enable them to become more community powered. With some experience in project management, people, and research skills, you will act as the team's administrative engine, working as the organising power behind the team's high-quality delivery of our practice and programme work.

You will be supported to explore and work on your personal and professional development as part of the role, and have the opportunity to build your facilitation skills, working alongside other team members as part of online and in person sessions. From time to time, you will also have the opportunity to support the wider organisation activity including supporting our member network and events programme. 

Your job will incldue:

• Coordinate several projects at the same time, supporting team members to deliver high quality work, on time and within agreed budgets.

• Coordinate project meetings, both internally and externally, capturing key decisions and actions and working with the team to develop effective project management mechanisms to enable smooth delivery.

• Act as a first point of contact for project work, providing timely project management updates for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the design and delivery of workshops and events, particularly through coordination of logistics (venue, catering, IT, materials needed, etc.) and liaising with our team, clients, and participants to ensure sessions are delivered smoothly.

• Support project leads to prepare high quality, compelling project resources including presentations, reports, and blogs. 

• Support project leads in designing and delivering a range of research activities including desk research, focus groups, interviews, and analysis. 

• Work with New Local’s Finance Officer and Head of Operations & Finance to ensure invoicing, and payments related to the Practice and Programme team’s work are processed in a timely manner.

• Provide support to network and member events, work on internal projects and a range of other activities which support your individual and organisational development.

And more… As part of a small, friendly organisation you’ll have the opportunity to participate in other activities and support the wider development and delivery of New Local’s vision and strategy. 

Please see below for the full job description, person specification and our full list of benefits.

Key dates

• Deadline for applications: 5 May 2026, 9am 
• Candidates contacted for interview: 13 May 2026 
• Online interviews: 20 May (am) or 22 May (pm) 
• Written task: On the same day as interview 
• Start date: As soon as possible 

Reports to: Head of Finance & Governance
Location: Saint Paul’s Hammersmith, W6 9PJ
Contract: 1 FTE
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Depending on experience

About Saint Paul’s
Saint Paul’s is a vibrant Anglican church at the heart of London, dedicated to encountering God and awakening our city. We strive to be a white-hot centre of faith where people experience God’s presence and are empowered to live out their calling in every aspect of life. Our vision is to see God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, equipping our community to make a lasting impact in London. We are committed to nurturing faith, fostering community and being a resource for the wider city through the use of our spaces, systems and ministries.

Role Purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day stewardship of the church’s financial resources ensuring compliance with UK charity law, financial regulations and best practice under the Charities SORP. The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day financial operations, provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support strategic decision-making and ensure robust financial controls are maintained across all church activities.

This role combines operational finance management and detailed bookkeeping, with strategic financial insight in support of the church’s mission and ministry. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role suited to someone who enjoys making systems work well, solving problems and creating order through effective processes and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting
· Oversee and process all day-to-day financial operations including income, expenditure, payroll and cash flow management.
· Assist the Head of Finance and Governance with monthly management accounts for the Standing Committee & PCC.
· Support in preparing annual budgets in collaboration with budget holders.
· Monitor performance against budgets and provide financial forecasting.
· Assist with the preparation of statutory annual accounts in accordance with the Charity SORP.
· Liaise with independent examiners or auditors during annual auditing processes.
· Supporting gift days including working the Sundays where gift day takes place (twice per year for two Sundays in a row).
· General liaison with external suppliers ensuring best value for money (e.g. Electricity, Gas, Service Contracts).

2. Compliance & Governance
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission regulations, HMRC requirements (including Gift Aid processing) and Parish Reporting.
· Maintain strong financial controls and internal procedures.
· Ensure restricted funds are tracked and reported appropriately.
· Maintain and review financial policies and procedures.

3. Bookkeeping Requirements
· Oversee all income and expenditure journals in Xero and stewardship systems, including processing Gift Aid claims, regular giving administration and online giving platforms.
· Manage all invoicing for hiring income & expenditure.
· Ensure accurate recording and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds.
· Support with financial information for grants and providing grant reporting to budget holders and external grant bodies.
· Liaising with congregation about their giving and providing information where needed.
· Processing all team expenses and reconciling credit cards.
· Sending out monthly monitoring reports to budget holders.

4. Payroll & HR Finance
· Oversee payroll processing, pensions (including auto-enrolment compliance) and HMRC submissions.
· Manage Nest and Standard Life pension programmes.
· Ensure accurate salary allocation across departments and restricted funds/grants where required.
· Liaise with HR regarding employment budget planning.

5. Systems & Process Improvement
· Manage and optimise financial software systems and API’s to ensure efficiencies.
· Develop and document financial procedures to ensure business continuity and resilience.
· Support digitalisation and efficiency improvements within finance operations and improve current process to be fully digital.

6. Collaboration & Communication
· Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure effective financial collaboration.
· Support communication of new systems, finance policies and changes to the staff team.
· Contribute positively to the Operations Team culture of clarity, care and accountability.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience
· At least 3-5 years’ experience managing the finance and bookkeeping function within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
· Excellent knowledge and expertise of Xero Accounting Software.
· Experience in supporting the preparation of accounts and annual statutory accounts.
· Experience with payroll and HMRC compliance.
· Excellent analytical and communication skills.
· High level of integrity and discretion.
· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
· High attention to detail and able to work autonomously.
· Confident user of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with digital systems E.G. Xero, SharePoint, Notion & Pension Platforms.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills and able to work across multiple teams.
· Practical problem-solver with initiative and ownership of tasks.

Desirable
· Strong knowledge of Charity SORP.
· Strong Accounting Principles knowledge.
· Experience working within a church context.
· Knowledge of Gift Aid administration.
· Familiarity with church management systems.
· Experience supporting Trustees or Boards.
· Experience managing or implementing processes across multiple teams.

Personal Qualities
· Highly self-motivated, organised and reliable.
· Self-directed, able to prioritise and act without constant supervision.
· Logical and practical thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.
· Calm, adaptable and resilient under pressure.
· Warm, approachable and collaborative in working style.
· Committed to the vision and values of Saint Paul’s Hammersmith.

Working Requirements
· Proof of right to work in the UK
· Work schedule: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday (Fridays WFH)
· Attendance at Tuesday morning staff meetings
· This post carries a genuine occupational requirement for the holder to be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Key Church Services and Events
· Key annual church events: Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Weekend and select evening events.
· Easter and Christmas services.
· Staff events including an annual retreat (typically 1 week in January).

Package
· Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.
· Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays plus your Birthday off as an additional day.
· Benefits: Employer pension contribution, annual offsite staff retreat, ongoing training and development opportunities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed Application Form and a CV outlining competencies and experience that align with the full Job Description.

Closing date for applications: 10 May 2026

Community, Events and Education Lead

Contract type: Permanent, Full time, 35 Hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £61,645 per year with excellent benefits#

*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

The Community, Events and Education team sits within the Mass Engagement department. The team manages a diverse portfolio of marketing, fundraising and engagement activities, ranging from challenge events and the partnership with Glastonbury Festival, to community fundraising and WaterAid’s volunteer Speaker Network. 

The team has major ambitions to grow income beyond £3m, and this is a transformational moment to reimagine how this area can deliver greater impact for WaterAid. There is broad scope for the team and team Lead to put their stamp on this area of the organisation and set a new strategic direction.

About the role

The Community, Events and Education Lead is a critical member of WaterAid’s Mass Engagement Department, driving forward both marketing and fundraising from a range of audiences, as well as leading our Special Events and volunteering activities.

It is a broad role that offers the opportunity to reimagine this area and set a new transformational direction for the team. It is an area that has significant opportunities for income growth and requires a Team Lead to focus our efforts on the largest opportunities. It is a rare and exciting chance for someone with a strategic, entrepreneurial approach to marketing, supporter engagement and special events to create real impact.

The role balances raising income from individuals and groups, bringing them closer to WaterAid and our mission, with delivering first-class volunteering experiences and managing our relationships with key partners, such as Glastonbury Festival.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need to have / to be:

• Passionate about ending poverty and want to be a part of making it happen, with commitment to WaterAid’s mission and values, and a working style that reflects these.
• Alignment with WaterAid’s values and a commitment to driving Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
• Experience of leading teams with demonstrable success of managing a motivated and high performing team.
• A strategic thinker who can demonstrate successful delivery of a broad programme of activities and events.
• Experience of developing a comprehensive strategy for an income area, with a particular focus on income growth opportunities and new product development.
• Proven experience of working in a marketing or fundraising role, including experience understanding and reaching different audiences, and growing income from them.
• Experience of delivering events and a strong understanding of the key processes and health and safety requirements. Calm under pressure and decisive in live event environments, with a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to build strong relationships internally and to manage relationships with external agencies, suppliers and consultants.
• Proven ability to analyse data to inform evidence-based decision making.
• Proven ability to deliver against objectives, work under one’s own initiative, and manage one’s workload while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and an energetic desire to continuously improve how we work and what WaterAid delivers.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Understanding of and interest in international development.
• An understanding of law and best practice relating to fundraising events and activities.
• Familiarity with CRMs and GDPR legislation.
• Experience supporting and motivating volunteers.

Closing date: Applications close 12PM UK time on the 1st May 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 11th May.

How to apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions and upload your CV only and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

Funding Officer - FTC until March 2027

We are looking for a Funding Officer to cover areas across London; however the role may also include working across different areas of the patch. The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally. 

You’ll be part of the North and East London team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of 6 other Funding Officers, that sits within the wider team of London, South East and East. LSE & E is one of the largest teams in the Fund and distributes over £130m annually.

The team is committed to learning and impact, and the role offers a chance to gain insight into and learn from the fantastic work communities are doing on the ground and how this can be used to help others. As part of our funding team, you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities programme. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.

You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.

You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do, but we are also very open to transferrable skills from any and all backgrounds. Just reach out to us for an initial conversation if you’re unsure. 

Interview details:

• Date: 14th and 18th May 2026
• Format: Virtual 
• Location: Mobile: London

We will be hosting a briefing session on: Friday, 24th April 2026 at 12:30 pm. To register or ask any questions, please email the recruitment team.

Any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.​

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential

• Experience working in the voluntary sector with an understanding of issues communities face.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels.
• Ability to absorb a wide range of information including financial health and make judgement-based decisions with confidence.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
• Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrable experience of using initiative to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a can-do attitude, while proactively supporting colleagues to meet deadlines through practical cover (e.g., triage, clear handovers, sharing tools/templates, or co-working on complex tasks) and continuing to deliver own responsibilities to a high standard.
• Ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload; analyse accounts and numerical data; write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.

 Desirable criteria

• Be responsive to emerging issues and trends which impact on your work, the work of your team, or the Fund.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)