Programme and policy manager jobs
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to support with developing and communicating policy positions that contribute to the charity’s key strategic objectives.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work as a core part of the team and across the wider organisation to coordinate and draft responses to consultations and lead on responding to policy enquiries.
Your ability to influence and work together with others will help you to succeed as Policy Officer to learn from colleagues and external networks in order to contribute to policy positions, confidently represent Diabetes UK and influence others appropriately.
You will also be keen to seek out opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills and have an appetite to develop expert knowledge in particular policy areas.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and make a positive difference to the lives of people impacted by the condition.
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£45,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Proposition Development Manager and be part of a high-performing, fast paced team that produces bespoke communications to engage and steward existing and potential supporters in UNICEF’s work for children.
The Proposition Development Manager collaborates with in-house programme specialists and fundraising colleagues to develop bespoke, high-level written funding propositions and impact reports which both meet the needs of the supporter and are aligned with UNICEF UK’s global priorities and strategic goals.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience of building winning propositions to engage a specific audience, managing key stakeholders, and an ability to produce visually compelling and factually accurate content.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 15 February 2026.
Interview date: First round: Tuesday 3 March 2026.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

As our Senior Information and Compliance Officer you’ll be at the forefront of a team developing, implementing and maintaining robust legal and compliance programmes to help ensure we comply with our regulatory and fundraising obligations.
We’re looking for someone who will support our delivery and income generation to ensure proportionate compliance vs industry regulation and legal requirements.
Your ability to influence and work together with others will help us promote a culture of quality and regulatory compliance.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.
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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. We are now recruiting for two Philanthropy Manager opportunities to support this growth: a full time permanent position, and an 3 year fixed-term role focused on New Business. Both roles sit within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of the permanent Philanthropy Manager position is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
The fixed-term Philanthropy Manager position is is a new role working within Battersea’s Philanthropy & Trusts team to seek and secure new income as part of a £4-6million pound capital fundraising appeal over the next 3 years. One of the key pillars of Battersea’s current strategy is to ensure that we continue to provide expert care for all the dogs and cats that come through our gates. One of the ways in which we do this is by investing in our facilities to ensure that they continue to meet the changing needs of the animals we care for. Our new capital fundraising appeal will help to achieve that aim. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager (New Business) is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by cultivating a pipeline of new major donor prospects to secure significant donations for this capital campaign.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 10th February 2026
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will be closed once filled.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack. Please specify in your application which of the two opportunities you would like to be considered for.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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This role will work as part of the Operations team to ensure that all Ogden Trust programmes are delivered to a high standard. The post holder will work with the Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) team in particular to administer the SKPT programme in line with agreed systems and processes.
The Ogden Trust is a family charitable trust which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust delivers professional development programmes for teachers of physics across England, supports schools and multi-academy trusts to improve their physics provision and works with universities to support highquality physics enrichment.
The role is responsible for managing programme applications and participation, as well as organising logistics of events and supporting the administrative processes of the programme. We are seeking someone with strong communication and problem solving skills, and basic skills in programme management.
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Youth Hub Lead
Organisation: Fit For Life Youth (FFLY)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Location: Kensington and Chelsea (with key responsibilities in Chelsea area)
About Us
Fit For Life Youth (FFLY) is dedicated to empowering children and young people (CYP) aged 8–19 through dynamic, inclusive, and impactful youth services. We work across Kensington and Chelsea to provide safe spaces, engaging activities, and opportunities that help young people thrive.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Hub Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality youth hub services, primarily in Chelsea (World’s End and surrounding areas). This is a leadership role that combines strategic planning, hands-on delivery, and team management.
You will:
- Lead and manage youth hub operations across Chelsea and Lancaster Youth Hubs.
- Develop innovative programmes that reflect the voices and needs of young people.
- Manage a team of 5 Youth Workers and recruit volunteers.
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local organisations, and stakeholders.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for youth hub services.
- Play an active role in income generation and fundraising to ensure sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and deliver a varied programme of youth activities, including holiday programmes, trips, and residentials.
- Champion FFLY’s values and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Represent FFLY at partnership meetings and deputise for the CEO when required.
- Monitor and report on service impact, ensuring funder requirements are met.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in managing youth services and leading teams.
- Skilled in partnership building and community engagement.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to young people’s welfare.
- Creative, proactive, and able to inspire both staff and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in youth work leadership.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.
Our mission is to have a lasting positive impact within the lives of the young people we come into contact with.



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Our vision at Rafiki Thabo Foundation is that young people, including those living with disabilities, will be empowered through education to enable them to reach their full potential and initiate positive change in their communities. We do this by enabling access to education for disadvantaged children and young people for whom escaping the poverty cycle would be impossible without support.
By the end of 2025 we had supported 910 children and young people through education on our scholarship programme and this year we are proud to support more than 400 scholars, 45 of whom live with a disability. We also enable access to education through our Eat Well to Learn programme and school infrastructure development programme.
How would you like to wake up every day, knowing that the work you do contributes to the transformative empowerment of young lives? By joining our small, close-knit, dynamic and passionate team you can do just that!
As our Digital Marketing Manager you will be part of a new direction for a small charity with great aspirations – instrumental in driving growth through optimised stewardship and external visibility. You will enjoy flexibility, autonomy and opportunity to help shape the future of our digital marketing with the freedom to use your creativity.
Position: Digital Marketing Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Remote (home based with option to work from our Abingdon charity shop)
Contract: Part-time. Permanent after 6 months’ probation, or freelance
Hours: 15 hours per week plus 4 floating hours on demand
Salary: £27,000 Full Time Equivalent if employed. If freelance, daily rates can be discussed.
Annual leave and benefits:
- 5.6 weeks per year FTE (pro rata based on weekly hours)
- Flexible working pattern (as long as predominantly during business hours)
- Pension scheme with matched contributions if employed. 4% employer / 4% employee
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button above. You’ll be asked to submit a CV, submit a cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews will start w/c 2nd March 2026
Closing date: 16th February 2026.
NB Please see Information Pack and Job Description for further information.
PS to obtain a higher resolution Information Pack pdf than the one below, please head to our charity profile page here on Charity Jobs and then click on the www icon just below our mission statement near the top of the page, which will take you to the ad on our website.
What you will be working on:
- You will lead the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns and initiatives across all online channels, including the website, SEO/SEM/AI Overviews, social media, supporter stewardship and marketing e-mails, to enhance charity visibility and drive supporter retention and acquisition
- You will manage website content and performance, oversee paid media campaigns, and analyse digital metrics to inform strategy and optimise ROI. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Director, you’ll ensure all digital activities align with our charity goals and fundraising strategy
- You will manage content creation and social media calendars, deliver targeted email campaigns, and monitor the online reputation of our charity to maintain a strong and positive presence. You will ensure our digital presence drives supporter and income growth by identifying the right audiences, driving engagement and qualifying interest in readiness to move up our supporter funnel
- A focus on data and insights using our CRM is instrumental to the supporter journeys and fundraising funnel and will in addition to the more creative aspects of the role where this insight translates into appealing content and campaigns targeted towards the right audience, be an important part of your day-to-day work
- You will also be responsible for regular reporting and analysis which will guide continuous improvement, while your awareness of emerging trends will help keep Rafiki Thabo current in digital marketing
- Ultimately you will play a key role in our digital marketing and communication activities, creating awareness that converts supporters up the fundraising funnel and be integral to our future growth and success
This job is for you if you…
- Are a marketing all-rounder with strong digital marketing experience
- Are experienced in developing, managing, delivering and optimising digital marketing campaigns across social media, search, website and e-mail marketing to drive brand awareness, lead generation, supporter engagement
- You have enough experience to hit the ground running and take the lead in your role
- You have strong knowledge and experience of SEO/SEM, AI, Google and Meta Ads, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager
- You are proficient in using CRM systems in conjunction with automated marketing tools for support stewardship journeys and building CRM dashboards to track KPIs and engagement
- You have a positive mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude, with a flexible, conscientious, self-motivated and proactive approach to working independently while also being a team-player
- You have excellent communication skills, and a creative yet data-driven and supporter focused approach
- You have strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns and deadlines effectively. Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and tight deadlines under pressure
- And most importantly… you want your work to make a difference to the disadvantaged children and young people Rafiki Thabo support in Kenya, Uganda and Lesotho
Please make sure to read the accompanying 'Information Pack' and 'Job Description'. This will help both you and us make sure we are fully aligned on expectations to the role. You will get a good feel for who we are and we of you as a candidate as you will be asked to submit a cover letter and complete screening questions which assume you have had the information we have shared. While we are looking for a candidate who meets our requirements as closely as possible, we encourage you to apply even if there are gaps, taking the opportunity in your cover letter to highlight any such areas and why you believe you will still be successful in the role.
Our mission is to support individuals and their communities in Africa through education that embraces their differing abilities.



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We are incredibly excited to share a brand new role at Head In The Game as we enter a major period of growth.
We are recruiting an Area Operations Manager to lead and shape the delivery of our work across West Kent and South London. This is a senior, hands on role and a huge step forward in the expansion of our charity.
While the role is primarily home based, the successful applicant will need to regularly travel to West Kent and South London to support the delivery of the programme.
This position sits at the heart of our organisation. You will be responsible for the quality, safety and consistency of our programmes, while supporting and leading the brilliant staff and volunteers who make our work possible. The impact of this role is real and direct, helping us reach more people, in more communities, through sport and physical activity that supports mental health and helps prevent suicide.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in the charity or community sector, who understands high quality delivery, safeguarding and partnership working. Just as important is a genuine passion for mental health and the power of sport to change lives. This role is ideal for someone who is people focused, values led and excited by responsibility and growth.
This is a 1 year rolling contract, salary £28,000 per year plus travel expenses and pension, with flexible working and regular travel to programme venues.
If you are looking for a role where your experience really matters, where you can lead from the front and be part of something that is growing fast and making a difference every day, this could be for you.
Helping increase mental fitness and prevent suicide through sport across the UK


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South Atlantic Programme Manager (International)
Reference: DEC20259229
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £44,315.00 - £47,312.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Introduction:
We are looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to join our UK Overseas Territories team to develop and manage an ongoing programme of international conservation projects in St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha and the Pitcairn Islands. Working closely with the RSPB’s network of territory partners the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development of an ambitious portfolio of impactful projects conserving and protecting the unique biodiversity of these special islands.
What's the role about?
Your main duties will include:
- Facilitating the development, funding and implementation of a diverse programme of partner led projects including policy, species, habitats, science and capacity focused interventions
- Working closely with partners to ensure development and the successful delivery of projects and the ongoing development of organisational capacity.
- Define the RSPB role in supporting territory governments in identifying and prioritising impact focused recovery and conservation programming across the Southern Ocean UKOTs.
- Work with internal fundraising teams to identify new funding opportunities and to develop new projects and secure legacies/extensions to existing projects.
- Building and maintaining a network of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Internally this will include: relevant Programme Boards, the Globally Threatened Species Nature Recovery Group, Leadership Teams, Heads of International Programmes, Conservation Science and Policy Colleagues
- Externally this will include: BirdLife Partners and other NGOs, UK and Territory Government Departments, Fund-raising bodies.
- Management of budgets (up to £1m p.a.)
- Reporting on progress through CORA
- Assisting the Head of UKOTs in running a Leadership Team to oversee the UKOT project pipeline and to maintain and build team morale and cohesion.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
We are looking for a professional, persuasive and engaging individual with an excellent understanding of programme management and the development and funding of compelling, high impact projects. They should have the skills and personality to be able to bring together dynamic teams and lead cross-organization collaborations.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience:
- Educated to degree level.
- An ability to lead, inspire and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Extensive experience of international partner led conservation delivery
- Demonstrated background of managing multifaceted projects and programmes in complex settings with immovable deadlines.
- Experience of line-management. Including H&S procedures for international work.
- Proven ability to manage budgets up to £1m p.a.
- Proven ability to secure external funding for projects through grant applications and especially governments and other institutional funding. Experience of the Darwin funding mechanisms of particular relevance.
- Experience of partner development working with small international NGOs to increase their capacity.
- Experience of working with UK and International government departments and ministries.
- Experience of managing contracts with partners or contractors.
- Excellent networking skills and experience of facilitative leadership.
- Knowledge of Project and Programme Management Frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent IT user including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint SharePoint and CORA.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working in the UK Overseas Territories
- An ability to make occasional International trips. Although most of these would result in periods of up to two weeks away from home the extremely isolated locations of some of the territories may require longer timeframes away.
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 9th February 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position in early March 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.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Job Purpose: To support the development of a new heritage-themed community project and the delivery of our ongoing programme of community-led services, activities, events across Nottingham. The postholder will play a key role in identifying local needs, building relationships and empowering residents and local groups to engage with, and shape the services in their local area.
We’re advanceNG, a small but vibrant charity based in Nottingham. We are a trusted, values-driven organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of local people. For many years we’ve been known as the Castle Cavendish Foundation and although we’ve changed our name, our commitment to the community remains steadfast.
Why Work with Us?
Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At advanceNG, we work in partnership with local communities and other like-minded organisations - big and small - to pool our strengths and resources, share expertise and create meaningful, lasting social impact in Nottingham.
Our Vision
We are working towards “A better Nottingham, where places and spaces thrive, local people reach their full potential, and communities are stronger, more connected, and more resilient than ever before.” We turn this vision into reality through our mission:
Our Mission
“advanceNG will lead a community program and manage a property portfolio that delivers urban renewal in an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable way.”
Our Core Values
Our core values are the foundation of everything we do, guiding our actions and shaping our identity:
· Be kind, welcoming, and friendly
- Embrace partnership and collaboration
- Promote respect and equity
- Celebrate diversity in all its forms
- Uphold high ethical standards
- Act with fairness and transparency
- Champion environmental sustainability
- Strive for excellence in everything we do
Exciting Opportunities Ahead!
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter, shifting from primarily distributing community grants to actively delivering services and managing community assets. Our dedicated team is ready for this challenge, but we need a passionate Community Development Worker to help us achieve our mission.
Could That Be You?
If you are motivated to make a difference and share our vision, we would love to hear from you!
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Programme Manager (National Audit of Eating Disorders)
£45,814 - £51,591 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Permanent
This role provides a great opportunity to set up and manage an exciting new audit programme using innovative methodologies to support services for people with an eating disorder.
Within the College Centre for Quality Improvement, we run an exciting programme of NHS-funded national clinical audits, including the National Audit of Eating Disorders, which will provide important data to drive forward improvements in care for people with an eating disorder. We are seeking dynamic and proactive person for the Programme Manager role.
The successful candidate will have experience in project management and quality improvement in healthcare and/or clinical audit and will have a keen interest in data analytics. They will show attention to detail and have excellent organisational skills. Responsibilities will include managing a complex programme of work, liaising with funders and expert advisers, supervising the project team, developing and delivering of project plans, and managing all aspects of the project, e.g. developing data collection tools and collecting and analysing data.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 1 February 2026.
Interviews: 16 February 2026.
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 23 February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 2 March 2026
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
To achieve this, we are harnessing the power of data science and AI to accelerate research and deliver meaningful patient benefit. This is an exciting opportunity to join Kidney Research UK at a pivotal time as we develop and deliver a bold Data Science and AI Strategy that will position us at the forefront of innovation.
As data science programme lead, you will champion data science both within the organisation and externally. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the clinical, research and industry communities to develop and drive impactful projects. Internally, you will be the go-to person for the data science programme, supporting the development of our strategy and enabling collaboration across teams including fundraising, communications and partnership development. You will also engage with funded researchers to capture and promote outputs, identify opportunities for investment and ensure our work translates into real benefits for patients.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in health sciences, life sciences or data science, combined with excellent programme management skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. You will have the confidence to build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are passionate about making change happen and want to play a key role in shaping the future of kidney research, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Data Science Programme Lead, Head of Data Science (Healthcare / Health Research), AI Programme Lead (Health or Life Sciences), Director of Data Science, Data & AI Strategy Lead, Health Data Science Lead, Clinical Data Science Lead, Research Data Science Manager, AI in Healthcare Programme Manager, Life Sciences Data Science Lead, Health Informatics Lead, Biomedical Data Science Lead, Data Science Research Programme Manager, Digital Health & AI Lead, Data Innovation Lead (Healthcare / Research), Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Breck Foundation
Breck Foundation is at the forefront of efforts to safeguard children and young people online. Our organisation was founded in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. Our work aims to prevent this from ever happening again. Our work saves lives. We reach thousands of children and young people in schools and other community settings with Breck's story every year. Our talks and educational materials fill a gap in the current UK curriculum that otherwise leaves children vulnerable to online grooming and exploitation.
With 98% of young people now active internet users, current and future generations grow up having to navigate new and evolving digital dangers. We are committed to making the internet a place where children can live, play and thrive in safety. We are helping young people reclaim the internet.
The Role
Children’s online safety is both an important and an urgent issue and the need for our unique work here at Breck Foundation is greater now than ever. The primary purpose of this role is to help children and young people take practical steps to become more digitally resilient and be safer online. Our East of England Education Programme Officer will introduce the highly impactful Breck’s story into schools and other youth and community spaces and deliver inspiring, educational talks to students, parents and guardians, teachers and other groups in a ‘whole community’ approach.
The role is fully remote, but post holder will be willing and able to easily travel to various locations within the East of England as and when necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role as well as to engage with colleagues virtually and in person in London four times a year.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Delivery
- Coordinate all practical arrangements necessary for successful delivery and post-delivery activities in schools, including the timely transmission of digital files; and liaising with relevant colleagues to ensure timely delivery of materials and promotional merchandise to schools.
- Responsibility for delivering sessions tailored to educate/inform children/parents and teachers as well as carrying out all pre- and post-delivery engagements.
- Respond to any questions, disclosures or safeguarding concerns raised during sessions and follow up where necessary with the school safeguarding team or, where consent is secured, make onward referrals for additional support in specific cases.
- Contribute to the continuous development of all aspects of the programme, sharing new ideas and using best practice, including keeping programme presentations up to date or, when applicable, working on this together with relevant colleagues, ensuring that presentations used in schools across the organisation are always uniform and consistent.
- Maintain accurate records of programme activities, including record of input, output, and impact as well as demographics data, and monitor and periodically evaluate and report on impact.
Stakeholder Development/Management
- Seek and maximise opportunities for building relationships with groups of schools (primary and secondary) and relevant education/teaching groups, unions and networks, with a view to raising the profile of the programme and generating interest in it.
- Develop and manage ongoing relationships with individual schools to secure their repeat, annual participation in the programme or repeat bookings for paid presentations.
Publicity/Marketing/Communications
- Promote the offer to all types of schools (state and private), working with relevant colleagues to create impactful publicity/marketing assets and to make contact and register schools’ interests.
- Maximise opportunities for generating communication assets and publicity during delivery in schools, including through video recordings, photographs, testimonials, Vox Pops, collection of social media handles for mentions etc., ensuring to follow school guidance and secure necessary permissions.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Objectively review the successes and achievements against agreed objectives, identifying strengths, weaknesses and risks, as well as suggesting improvement.
- Depending on experience and qualifications of post-holder, to be receptive to any other duties as required, in line with the needs of Breck Foundation.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and other professionals, and to participate in team meetings.
- To participate in personal supervision in accordance with Breck Foundation’s supervision and performance appraisal policy and attend agreed training as relevant.
- At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equalities and diversity and demonstrate respect for colleagues and Breck Foundation’s aims and values.
- To maintain an awareness of own and others’ health and safety, comply with Breck Foundation’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and lone working policy.
- Some evenings and weekend are involved with time recovered flexibly or time off in lieu taken where agreed with the line manager.
In your cover letter, you should clearly show how your skills/experience and potential meet the required points under ‘Abilities/Experience’, ‘Qualification’, and ‘Knowledge/Skills’ as the short-listing decision will be based on assessment against these criteria. Where possible, give examples.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Database and Operations Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). Part time considered, minimum 4 days per week
Job Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months contract to cover maternity leave
Salary: £26,000 pa
Pension: 7% non-contributory
Annual Leave: 28 days, plus bank holidays
Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking
Job Description
To provide professional, efficient, and effective database management and administrative support to our team. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, supporting all departments through effective office coordination and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. The role is instrumental in maintaining a high-quality database, enabling accurate data capture and analysis that supports both fundraising and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management (Beacon CRM – Fundraising Database)
- Manage and maintain the CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date fundraising and programmes data entry. Accurately processing all incoming donations and pledges and ensuring others in the team correctly enter and maintain data.
- Develop overall data management structure of supporter records and processes. Develop and maintain information management structures in the CRM system to enable accurate and timely information and reporting.
- Adhere to data protection legislation ensuring the way we gather, record and use data is compliant with latest policies, working closely with the Data Protection Officer.
- Handle all enquiries received through the CRM system, providing timely and appropriate responses.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operation and optimal use of the CRM system.
- Generate reports and analytics from the CRM system to track and measure key metrics.
- Conduct regular data audits to identify and rectify any inconsistencies or errors in the CRM database.
- Training staff members on how to effectively use the CRM system.
- Customise and configure the CRM system to meet the specific needs of the organisation.
- Monitor and enhance data quality and integrity within the CRM system.
- Keep abreast of CRM system updates and new features to maximize its functionality.
Operations Administration
- Provide administrative support to the organisation.
- Managing enquiries received by the charity by post, email, and phone.
- Keep a tidy office environment.
- Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
- Manage and update filing systems, and other organisational documents.
- To be main day to day contact for our external IT support contractors and cleaning contractor.
- Assist with the coordination and organisation of meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and distribute internal communications and correspondences.
Finance Administration
- Provide administrative support to the Finance team ensuring a system is in place to regularly reconcile the fundraising and finance databases.
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily financial transactions.
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expenses.
- Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Provide support during financial audits and examinations
This job advert may close earlier than first advertised if enough suitable applications are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Forest Peoples Programme
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that has been working with Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples for 35 years since it was established in 1990. As of 2026, we work in 18 countries across South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with over 50 partners based in the tropical forest belt. We work directly and in solidarity with communities and peoples, supporting them to secure their rights to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, protect their forests and ways of life, and choose their own futures.
Working at local, national and global levels FPP supports indigenous peoples and forest peoples to effect change from the bottom up – grounded in struggles to advance the enjoyment of their rights and seek remedy for violations. At the same time, we work to ensure the voices and priorities of indigenous peoples and forest peoples shape national and international law and policy – e.g. relating to business and human rights, climate, and biodiversity – so that resulting regulatory and market reform better serves and respects their rights.
Role summary
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to enhance fundraising capacity and ensure long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. This new role has been designed to work closely with the Head of Programme Engagement, as well as programme and operational colleagues to increase income from philanthropic, bilateral and multilateral donors.
Location: Regular attendance at the Moreton-in-Marsh office preferred (e.g. once weekly), but remote or other hybrid arrangements may be possible for the right candidate
Hours: Negotiable for the right candidate. Part-time or full-time hours considered (no less than 3 days per week)
Responsibilities
- Proactively horizon scan for philanthropic, bilateral and multilateral funding opportunities that align with FPP’s mission and Strategic Framework Plan 2025-30.
- Take the lead in researching and assessing new multilateral funding opportunities and, if suitable, develop and implement strategies of engagement.
- Lead on researching, tracking and assessing bilateral funding opportunities and engagement.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of FPP’s country level and thematic work and related partner needs and aspirations.
- Working with colleagues in programme teams, lead the drafting of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, including log-frames and budgets, aligned with funder priorities and organisational strategy goals.
- Lead on the project management of complex funding submissions – coordinating inputs from across programme, finance and administrative teams and ensuring comprehensive and timely submissions.
- Take an active role within the PCMT Fundraising subgroup in strategising, planning and delivering effective methods of engaging and strengthening relationships with prospective and current donors.
- Collaborate with Communications team colleagues to produce fundraising materials, and with the Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to support the ongoing organisational MEAL process and the development of associated communications demonstrating impact and scale.
Person specification
Essential qualities
- Dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant funding from government, multilateral donors and/or trusts and foundations. Exceptional writing skills with excellent ability to translate complex contexts and programme needs into compelling proposals.
- Alignment with the vision, mission and core principles of FPP’s work.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build authentic, influential relationships both externally with funders, and internally with colleagues.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines.
Desirable qualities
- Existing contacts within relevant government agencies, multilateral donors and/or philanthropic organisations.
- French, Spanish or Bahasa language skills.
- Experience of fundraising for work in the same, or related, field to that of FPP.
- Experience of working with Indigenous Peoples and global south organisations and/or networks.
- Ability to come to the office in Moreton-in-Marsh both regularly and on an ad hoc basis as required.
- Ability to travel internationally (approximately 2 weeks per year, and unlikely to exceed a total of 5 days per trip).
Benefits
We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Our benefits include 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus the days off between Christmas and New Year, and public holidays. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with flexible working arrangements to help staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are an equal opportunities employer and value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contributions of each individual, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 5.00pm on Sunday 8th February 2026 (UK time).
Estimated interview dates: w/c 23rd February 2026.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interview will be contacted.
FPP is unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
We encourage candidates to apply who do not strictly meet all the criteria listed above and yet are confident in their transferable skills. We value individuals who demonstrate commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and core principles, motivation to learn, and the potential to thrive in the role. When reviewing the specified essential and desirable qualities, remember that relevant experience can be demonstrated through academic studies, work experience (paid or voluntary), lived experience, skills, and achievements from any area of your life that relates to this role.


