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This is a senior communications and public affairs role at The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) at a pivotal moment for human rights in the UK. You will help shape public and political narratives about the Human Rights Act, amplify lived experience, and ensure BIHR’s expertise cuts through in national debates.
You will lead BIHR’s external communications - including media, digital content, and website oversight – and support evidence‑informed policy positioning and parliamentary engagement. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll transform insights from our programmes into powerful, accessible messaging and high‑impact advocacy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but mighty team known for its expertise, credibility, and influence on human rights in everyday systems.
Please note this is not an entry‑level role.
Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack for the full details, but below is a summary.
Communications
- Lead BIHR’s external communications strategy to ensure consistent, accessible, rights‑based messaging.
- Draft proactive and reactive press releases and media statements.
- Secure media opportunities highlighting BIHR’s work and the role of the HRA/ECHR.
- Manage the consistency and quality of website content.
- Create engaging digital content that translates complex human rights issues into clear, plain language.
- Maintain a content calendar aligned with key parliamentary, policy, and public affairs milestones.
- Track and analyse engagement data to inform strategy.
Policy Evidence, Analysis & Positioning
- Conduct policy research grounded in the HRA/ECHR framework.
- Translate lived and practitioner experience into evidence‑informed policy positions and recommendations.
- Draft high‑quality briefings, consultation responses, reports, and messaging documents.
- Horizon‑scan for risks and opportunities to protect and advance human rights.
- Maintain BIHR’s internal knowledge base on HRA/ECHR and priority policy areas.
Government & Parliamentary Engagement
- Monitor UK parliamentary activity and analyse implications for the HRA/ECHR and BIHR’s work.
- Build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials, and parliamentary offices.
- Support targeted advocacy to defend the HRA/ECHR and promote rights‑respecting law and policy.
- Represent BIHR at political and policy meetings and events.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of public affairs activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Build and sustain partnerships with NGOs, academics, policymakers, legal professionals, civil servants, and parliamentarians.
- Represent BIHR externally and engage in sector networks.
- Communicate BIHR’s policy positions and resources clearly and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
Other organisational requirements
- Work collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Support organisational processes and continuous improvement.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Who the Role Is Suitable For
This role is ideal for someone who brings strong communications skills, policy and advocacy experience, and a commitment to human rights as practical tools for change.
You’ll thrive if you:
- Can translate complex law and policy into accessible, compelling communications.
- Have experience engaging with parliamentarians, officials, and senior stakeholders.
- Are confident in human rights frameworks, particularly the HRA.
- Enjoy working in a small, collaborative team.
- Can manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, politically sensitive environment.
- Live within approximately one hour of London, as regular Westminster/Whitehall meetings are expected.
Please refer to the Application Pack for a detailed Person Specification.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and intterview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 10am on Wednesday 11 March 2026; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to champion the Human Rights Act as a practical tool for everyday justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference to local lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering exceptional end of life care to our patients and support to their loved ones. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time, in our In Patient, Community, Living Well and Family Services teams. We generate the majority of our funding through fundraising and our eleven charity shops.
With operating resources of around £10.5 million per year and a workforce of around 270 employees and c.500 volunteers, we provide our services and seek to live our values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, and Collaboration in all that we do.
We believe that the best care is delivered when people work together with openness, respect, and shared purpose. As we look to the future, we are focused on sustainability, and effective, visible leadership across the organisation so that we can continue to provide our vital services for years to come.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of Finance to join our Senior Management Team (SMT) and help lead the hospice as a whole. Click on redirect to recruiter to view full job details.
This is far more than a technical finance role. As a key member of the SMT, the Director of Finance will hold collective responsibility for the overall leadership, culture, performance, and strategic direction of the organisation, working collaboratively with fellow senior leaders to ensure our values shape decision-making at every level.
Alongside strategic financial leadership, the role includes senior oversight of Facilities and IT, recognising the vital role these services play in the provision of safe and effective services. The role also operates as Company Secretary and takes responsibility for information governance.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance will work closely with Trustees, senior colleagues, and external partners to ensure the hospice remains financially sustainable, well-governed, and resilient.
About You
You will be a senior finance leader who combines professional expertise with strong interpersonal skills and a clear commitment to values-based leadership. You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
- Significant senior-level financial leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, public sector, or complex not-for-profit environment.
- Experience of working closely with Boards or Trustees and contributing at a strategic level.
- The ability to lead collaboratively beyond finance, with credibility and interest in areas such as Facilities and IT.
- A genuine commitment to leading with Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, and Collaboration.
We offer our employees:
- Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme membership or membership of our workplace pension with 7.5% employer contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, contributory Health Cash Plan, and a range of discounts.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognitions Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces-related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a rapidly growing caring charity with the benefits of flexible family friendly working (from home), generous holiday, pension scheme, travel expenses, laptop and phone provided.
Reaching Families was established in 2008 to empower, inform and support parent-carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex. We achieve this through the delivery of a range of services including information, training and peer support.
Our ND Navigation Service provides information, training and support to parent-carers of children and young people waiting on, undergoing or completed an assessment for ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions.
We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Administration & Data Management Officer to join our Team. The post holder will be responsible for providing a range of administrative duties in support of our ND Navigation Service and Outreach team, including processing referrals, creating and maintaining records on our Charitylog database, collating data and generating monitoring reports as well as managing enquiries from parents.
Job Description & Person Specification
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Processing referrals received into the NDP Navigation service
2. Creating and updating service user records on Charitylog and Excel including data entry and uploading documents, etc.
3. Weekly collating of data from Charitylog and generating monthly monitoring reports on Excel to provide senior managers, partners and funders
4. Arranging community outreach events (ND Navigation Roadshow) with local partners including CDC’s, Family Hubs, special schools, short break providers, parent support groups, etc.
5. Managing enquiries from parent-carers and professionals working with parents
6. Managing bookings in the event of staff sickness or absence – for the NDP Navigation service
7. Carrying out regular telephone surveys with parent-carers who have accessed the NDP Navigation service, maintaining monitoring records and testimonials and updating log sheets
8. Monitoring posts on Reaching Families Facebook group and where relevant, follow up with signposting to appropriate Reaching Families Services and other relevant providers
9. Providing other administrative support to the Outreach and Training Manager, Team Lead, Co-ordinators and ND Support Workers in executing their duties
10. To pursue a strategy of continual personal and professional development
11. To carry out other occasional duties commensurate with the role
See attached job description for details and full criteria
We welcome applications from all members of the community and value diversity in the organisation. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process due to any disability or health requirements.
Closing date for applications is 2nd March 2026
Interviews to be held in Littlehampton on 11th March 2026
To apply please complete the attached application form and share why you feel you fit the role and person specification (see attached documents)
To empower, inform and support parent-carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer officer – North Middlesex Hospital
Salary £30,000 - £33,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days
Base North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX, UK.
Upon successful completion of probation, employees would be in a hybrid role, with four days in the office and one day remote.
The role
The volunteer officer will report to the volunteer manager.
The purpose of this role is to deliver the coordination of the operations of the charity’s volunteers ensuring that they have the best experience possible.
The objectives of the post are:
· To support the day-to-day smooth running of the service
· To be the first point of contact for the service and provide excellent customer service to ‘walk-in’ and face-to-face enquiries
· To deliver new projects to assist in the delivery of the service
· Support the launch and growth of the service, working closely with the volunteer manager to ensure sustainability.
· Work independently as the sole charity representative on-site, ensuring effective coordination while adhering to lone working policies.
The team
Volunteer team
- The volunteer team is responsible for managing and coordinating volunteering roles across the 4 main hospital sites and satellite sites for the Royal Free London Trust.
- The volunteer team work closely with Trust staff to ensure patients have the best possible experience whilst they are in the hospital, they also support the volunteers with anything they may need to carry out their roles and make a significant contribution to the operational and strategic aims of the charity and trust.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- CSE/GCSE in maths and English or equivalent.
Experience - essential
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating activities or projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across diverse teams
- Experience of databases (CRM) for the management and monitoring of volunteers/service delivery
- Intermediate level of MS Office (outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint) and use of cloud-based systems
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification,
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Friday, 13 February 2026, 9 am
Interview date: Monday 23 February 2026
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
We accelerate improvement and innovation beyond what the NHS can provide



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We’re looking for an Events Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse and strategically focused events portfolio at Leeds Beckett University. This is a key role within the Stakeholder Engagement and Events team, responsible for ensuring events are purpose-driven, high quality and aligned with the university’s brand, reputation and student recruitment objectives.
In this role, you will plan, manage and deliver a broad programme of events that support the university’s strategic priorities. This includes responsibility for large-scale, high-profile events such as graduation ceremonies, alongside a varied portfolio of stakeholder, partnership and engagement events. You will ensure each event is designed to tell the university’s story, showcase its strengths and create positive, memorable experiences for prospective students, students, partners, staff and wider audiences.
You will provide leadership and direction to event and partnership officers, project teams and external suppliers, overseeing event planning, logistics, budgets, risk management and evaluation. Strong project management skills are essential, as you will manage multiple events simultaneously, often to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with colleagues across marketing, communications, recruitment and academic services, you will ensure events are effectively promoted, consistently branded and clearly aligned with audience needs and strategic outcomes. You will use insight and feedback to evaluate impact, improve delivery and demonstrate the value of events in enhancing brand reputation, strengthening relationships and supporting recruitment.
At Leeds Beckett, we value diverse perspectives and offer generous annual leave and strong support for professional development. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding events that bring the university’s strategy to life and create lasting impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Statutory fundraising manager
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About the role
We’re looking for a Statutory Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our statutory income at a pivotal time for Sense. Statutory fundraising is a key growth area, and this role will shape our approach to securing funding from government bodies, lottery funders and public sector partners.
Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO, and senior colleagues across operations and finance, you’ll develop and deliver a clear statutory fundraising strategy. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to design compelling programmes, secure significant funding, and ensure excellent stewardship of our funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory fundraiser who wants to see their work directly enable high-quality, person-centred services for disabled people with complex needs.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including six-figure (and ideally seven-figure) grants.
- Lead the development of high-quality funding bids, working with senior leaders and operational teams to shape strong programme proposals.
- Manage relationships with statutory funders, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing all narrative and financial reporting.
- Take responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate financial and programme reporting.
- Stay up to date with sector developments to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Sense’s strategy.
- Develop and contribute to partnership and consortia bids with external organisations, academic institutions and service providers.
- Work collaboratively across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation to support shared goals and learning.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice and all relevant policies and procedures.
Some travel will be required to visit Sense services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
About you
You’ll be an experienced statutory fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant funding and managing funder relationships. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable with financial and impact reporting, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
You’ll bring:
- Proven success securing income from statutory and lottery funders, including six-figure grants (seven-figure desirable).
- Experience developing funding proposals aligned to organisational strategy, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Strong experience managing relationships with government and public sector funders.
- Confidence in budget setting, financial reporting and income/expenditure management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including bid and report writing.
- Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior colleagues.
Desirable experience includes:
- Working with consortia or acting as a lead grant holder.
- Knowledge of tendering, contracting or unit-pricing models.
- Experience using CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



Salary: £35,000 - £46,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid working with 50% in either the London or Manchester Office
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 25 days holiday (bank holidays), Private medical insurance, 5% Pension contribution
We have a great opportunity for a New Business Manager working for a leading national organisation supporting vulnerable young people. This is an exciting chance to join a growing and ambitious fundraising team where you’ll play a pivotal role in securing high?value corporate partnerships. With strong organisational support, a collaborative culture, and clear progression opportunities, this role offers an excellent platform for someone looking to hone their strategic fundraising and new business expertise.
As part of this exciting role, you will drive new business activity to secure partnerships ranging from £100k–£1m, developing compelling proposals, managing a robust new business pipeline, and helping shape a new corporate advisory programme. You’ll also support senior colleagues on seven?figure proposals and play a key role in improving systems, performance, and overall team success.
To be successful as the New Business Manager you will need:
- Experience securing high?value, multi?year corporate partnerships
- Strong ability to write and deliver ambitious proposals and pitches
- Excellent pipeline management and stakeholder engagement skills
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please call and ask for Jake, or quote the reference 2835JP.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We are looking for a Part Time Fundraising Officer in the North of England to work with the Corporate and Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver a regional and corporate fundraising programme within the North of England.
This can be a home based role within the Manchester or Liverpool region, PT 21 hours that can be flexible (for example within school hours).
The Charity
A well respected social welfare charity with a collaborative and inclusive working culture, offering competitive employee benefits.
The Role
Relationship Building Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, to enhance engagement and drive fundraising success.
Corporate Partnerships
Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
Community Engagement
Design and develop supporter-led fundraising activities, actively encourage Member participation t, and foster a an inclusive and engaged community of supporters based aligned to our mission.
Event and Campaign Support
Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Blesma-led and third-party fundraising events, ensuring a high quality supporter
experience and maximise outcomes.
Major Donor Stewardship
Collaborate with the Funndraising Team to engage and steward major donors with a focus onbuilding and maintaining long-term relationships
The Candidate
Proven experience in general fundraising, ideally in corporate fundraising as managing partnerships would be highly desirable.
You will need to have a full driving license and own a car.
Previous experience in sale environments, through targeted sales strategies and relationships management.
Experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
Experience in roles requiring a strong focus on customer or supporter engagement and satisfaction.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Development Manager (Islamic College)
Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets.
· Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline.
· Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting.
· Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams.
· Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes.
· Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team.
· Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising and engagement objectives across public-facing and digital channels.
The Candidate
· Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors.
· Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters.
· Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting.
· Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity.
· Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight.
· People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
How to Apply
If you feel like you meet the requirements listed above, please apply immediately. Alternatively, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.
We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People Services in Bracknell.
£32,156.80 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
The working pattern for this role is: 8am-4pm, 12.30am-8.30pm and 9am-5pm
This is a fixed Term Contract
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Trusts and Grants Manager
As Grants and Trusts Officer, you’ll play a key role in powering the Youth Zone’s mission to give thousands of young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day a week at Horizon Youth Zone, Grimsby.
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pro rate (actual Salary £18,000 - £19,200)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free gym access, Access to Onside’s Talent Academy, bespoke training and mentoring, Access to the employee assistance programme, 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), Birthday holiday leave.
Closing Date: 09.00 am Monday 23rd February 2026
First Interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026
Young People Panel: Tuesday 10th March 2026
About the Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of the Fundraising Team, where you’ll help generate over £1.4 million each year to keep the Youth Zone running. You’ll lead on writing compelling bids and funding proposals that unlock both unrestricted income and targeted project support – from mental health to employability to sports and creative programmes.
You’ll have access to a wealth of impact data, real stories, and a ready-made case for support and you’ll be encouraged to bring your creativity, energy and ambition to every application. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, passionate team and be supported by the Head of Fundraising & Communications, the CEO, and a dedicated Board of Trustees who believe deeply in what we do.
About You
You’ll need to be a strong communicator and natural storyteller, someone who can clearly articulate why Youth Zones matter and inspire funders to get behind the charity.
You will have experience of:
- Writing successful funding applications or proposals, ideally in the voluntary or public sector, securing four- and five-figure gifts from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources.
- Managing a fundraising pipeline or prospect list, from initial research through to application and stewardship, using a CRM system such as Salesforce to track progress and outcomes
- Collaborating across teams, particularly with delivery, finance, or impact colleagues, to gather information and develop compelling bids grounded in real-world delivery.
- Producing high-quality donor reports, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations through clear narrative, data, and case studies.
- Representing an organisation externally, such as at funder meetings, events, or presentations, with confidence and professionalism
If you’re a strategic thinker, a persuasive writer and a team player ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
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At Samaritans we rely on supporter donations to save lives.
We are looking for a Supporter Care Officer to enhance the supporter experience, process donations, and thank our wonderful supporters for their contributions.
In this important role, you will engage with supporters and members of the public to maximize their relationship with the charity.
If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have keen eye for detail and a great communicator, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract terms:
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum plus benefits
Full Time
Fixed Term Contract (18 months)
Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
Engage with supporters by answering their enquiries
Thank supporters for their donations
Process all donations received by post, phone and BACS
Identify and implement opportunities to build supporter engagement
Record and report on positive and negative supporter feedback
Maintain accurate supporter records
Welcome and steward new supporter enquiries
What you’ll bring
Strong customer service experience and mindset
Great communication skills, including telephone, e-mail and letter writing
Ability to manage a varied workload
Experience analysing information to make objective decisions
Confidence in negotiating and influencing
Great time management
Knowledge of fundraising, including Gift Aid and fundraising legislation (desirable)
Experience working with a CRM database (desirable)
Knowledge of card payments and Direct Debit processes (desirable)
Full Job Description and Person Specification here
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: 17th February 2026 at 09:00am
Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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The Relationship Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.
The Relationship Fundraising role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the country of Northern Ireland.
You will report to the Relationship Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Relationship Fundraising & Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity’s fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, finance, and reporting
· Responsibility for stewardship and relationship building with supporters within the region.
· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with national partnerships in your region.
· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.
· Support the Relationship Fundraising Manager (RFM) and Head of Relationship Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Relationship Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.
· Support and extend volunteer networks within geographical area in line with strategy.
· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across geographical area.
· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload in a cost-effective and proactive way.
Supporter management
· Provide excellent customer service to fundraising supporters, with prompt responses to enquiries, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.
· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.
· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.
· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Officers, provide high quality account management to corporate supporters within specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.
· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.
· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
Increasing Community Support within geographical area
· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within geographical area, in line with strategy.
· Manage recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in geographical area, providing relevant support and training.
· Liaise with local community organisations (predominantly golf clubs) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.
· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with RFM.
· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with RFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with strategy.
· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Relationship Fundraising Manager.
· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.
What we are looking for:
· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
· Experience and confidence in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
· Experience and a keen interest in building long term relationships with supporters
· Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Excellent organisational skills
· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently
· Live within defined region
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.
Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum, plus benefits car allowance of £3,500 and associated expenses (if applicable).
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 15th February 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
What you'll do:
* If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
* Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
* Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self development
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
* Relevant specialism experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to lead a regional team to develop and deliver a proactive community fundraising programme for an incredible social welfare charity.
This is a hybrid role with options for other arrangements open for discussion.
The Charity
An inspiring and passionate social welfare charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 7% pension, six weeks holiday and more. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over 13m last year.
The Role
- This is a brand new role to lead and develop a great team of three regional community fundraisers.You will:
Develop and deliver the Community Fundraising plan across the UK, ensuring consistency while adapting to regional and national needs.
- Expand and strengthen fundraising activities in partnership with Regional Engagement Officers, supporting income growth, knowledge-sharing, best practice, and compliance with governance and regulations.
- Drive the strategic growth of community fundraising, maximising income from donations, merchandise, Lottery, and volunteer engagement.
- Ensure your direct reports are supported in their career development, providing access to training and development opportunities as appropriate.
The Candidate
- Previous experience in a comparable role with line management experience of a small/large team
- Experience of working with CRM databases including Raisers Edge
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note applications are being considered on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

