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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!
The Salvation Army is recruiting a Trust Fundraising Manager. (Internally known as Trust Manager) This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action.
As a senior member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be personally responsible for securing major gifts, identifying, and initiating relationships with prospective donors, developing long-term relationships and stewarding existing supporters across the UK.
You will also line manage the Fundraising Assistant role within the team.
To be successful in this role you will have;
- Secured significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations.
- Substantial experience of portfolio management.
- Ability to develop external and internal relationships to support the development of funder proposals, reports and project visits.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
£37,596 - £39,438 per annumLondon based, hybrid, meeting the requirements below
£33,568 - £35,213 per annum - If based outside London
To be eligible for the London Salary you will be required to work a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ
If based outside London, there will be an expectation to work a certain number of days per month from your local Salvation Army offices or Service centres- number of days and location can be discussed during the interview process.
Closing Date: Sunday, 8 Mar 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 18 March
For an information conversation regarding the role, please feel free to contact Claire Poad whose contact details can be found on the Salvation Army careers page.
This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious and experienced Trust Fundraiser looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Actively Interviewing
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Job Title: Executive Assistant
Reporting To: Governance manager
Salary Range: Hourly Rate: £31.000 to £33.000, Dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid across Felix/FareShare London Sites (Old Street, Canary Wharf, Poplar)
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right
to work in the UK.
About Us
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Job Purpose
Provide Executive Assistant support to senior executive leadership including Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Income Generation, and wider admin support to the Executive Leadership Team.
We require highly organised, self-reliant and a proactive Executive Assistant who works with high levels of autonomy and enjoys learning and develop.
Duties and Accountabilities
1. Support for the two executives includes:
- Executive Assistant to the Deputy CEO - ~50% of role
- Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Income Generation - ~40% of role
- Wider admin support to the Executive Leadership Team - ~10% of role
2. Support for the two executives includes:
- Strategic diary and time management – actively manages and sequences both executives’ calendars to protect focus time, align activity with strategic priorities, and minimise clashes.
- Scheduling and coordination – organise complex meetings and appointments, liaising confidently with internal stakeholders, external partners, donors, and senior contacts.
- End‑to‑end meeting support – plans and schedules meetings and events, prepares high‑quality agendas and materials, circulates pre‑reads, captures actions, and ensures timely follow‑up.
- Inbox oversight and triage – provides inbox management cover (e.g., during leave), prioritising messages, drafting responses, filtering requests, and ensuring executives receive only what requires their attention.
- Operational administration – maintains clear digital filing systems, documentation structures and record‑keeping practices to support continuity and ease of access.
- Stakeholder relationship management – builds strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and the broader support team, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
- Project and research support – undertakes ad‑hoc research, prepares summaries, gathers information, and provides hands‑on support for projects led by the executives.
- Representation and support in meetings – attend meetings on behalf of the executives when required, ensuring effective notetaking, action capture and follow‑through.
- Cross‑team collaboration – supports the senior management team as required, including providing cover for other administrative or support colleagues during periods of absence.
3. Support to wider Executive Leadership team includes:
- Travel and logistics management - arranges travel, accommodation and itineraries, ensuring efficient, cost‑effective and well‑coordinated plans.
- Meeting and event preparation - prepares venues and resources for in‑person and virtual meetings, ensuring technology, materials and setups are ready in advance.
- Finance and administrative processing - manages purchase orders, invoices, expense claims and other routine administrative workflows accurately and promptly.
- Organisation-wide support - provides flexible, ad‑hoc support across the organisation as directed by the Head of the CEO Office or Governance Manager.
- Cover for the CEO’s EA - provides planned cover for the CEO’s Executive Assistant during their leave or regular non‑working day (every Friday), ensuring continuity of support.
Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role
- Strategic time stewardship: designs and runs a “priorities‑first” calendar for two executives, protecting focus time and sequencing commitments against key priorities for the executives and wider organisational priorities
- Proactive planning & anticipation: Looks 4–12 weeks ahead to surface upcoming pinch points/ calendar challenges
- Briefing excellence: For key meetings is able to support by synthesising inputs into concise briefs and talking points
- Stakeholder management: Stakeholder orchestration – manages senior internal and external relationships (e.g., ELT, trustees, partners, donors) with impeccable and diplomatic judgement
- Inbox and information triage – operates rules‑based triage for two executives (what to action, delegate, schedule or decline), drafting responses and routing items to the right owners.
- Judgement, confidentiality & compliance – handles sensitive information with discretion; understands GDPR and safeguarding expectations; demonstrates calm, professional judgement under pressure.
- Time management: Strong time-management skills and ability to manage complex and changing workloads
- Proactive initiative: Ability to take initiative and work independently with a desire to make improvements to ways of working on a regular basis
- Team player: Proven ability to work as part of a team, with a desire to provide support to other team members where required
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role
- Interest in our work including previous volunteering experience for FareShare or The Felix Project as well as interest or experience in food redistribution space
- Complex visit & event logistics – planning high‑impact site days, donor tours and external engagements, optimising cost, sequencing and prep materials.
- Willingness to travel across the UK on the few occasions where this might be required
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



Salary: £29,552 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract, 9 months to start early April 2026
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid (This role mainly works from home, with the option to book in to the office in York to meet the needs of the role. There is also a requirement to attend the office monthly for team meetings.)
Closing date: 09 March 2026
Interview dates: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 March 2026
The role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis, to give us some more capacity and enable the team to deliver some exciting projects. You will deliver high-quality, people-focused support and advice to managers and staff across Family Fund.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied generalist role, enjoys working in a team and is passionate about our purpose.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading on all aspects of recruitment and onboarding to ensure a smooth and inclusive candidate experience.
- Supporting managers with proactive attendance management, including the Access to Work process, referrals to Occupational Health and providing guidance on reasonable adjustments.
- Supporting managers on all other aspects of employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on HR policies, procedures, and processes, with a continual improvement approach to the way we work.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a determined and supportive HR and Facilities team, proud to make a difference every day.
About You
You will bring experience of:
- Working in a generalist HR environment.
- Providing proactive support and advice to managers and staff.
- Administration of HR databases.
- Managing a varied and demanding workload.
- Understanding and practical knowledge of employment law and employer best practice.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Generous annual leave and employee benefits.
- The chance to make a real impact across the organisation.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values-based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application on our website and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for a practical role that really makes a difference?
As Foodbank Services Lead, you’ll play a key part in ensuring Oldham Foodbank runs smoothly and consistently, supporting people in crisis with dignity and care.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role, working alongside the Foodbank Manager to coordinate day-to-day service delivery. You’ll support and organise our volunteers, oversee the smooth running of our warehouse and deliveries, and help ensure our systems, standards and processes are followed well.
You’ll be based mainly at our warehouse, working closely with volunteer teams including drivers, pickers, admin and warehouse volunteers. While you won’t be doing everything yourself, you’ll be ready to step in when needed and lead by example.
We’re looking for someone who is calm, organised and practical, with experience of working in the voluntary or charity sector and supporting vulnerable adults. You’ll understand the importance of safeguarding, consistency and teamwork, and you’ll care about doing things properly.
In return, you’ll be part of a supportive organisation, doing meaningful work that has a real impact across Oldham every day.
Oldham Foodbank is here to support people in crisis with dignity, compassion and fairness, working with volunteers and partners to make sure no one fa
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trust Fundraiser
3 days per week
£34,000 pa (pro rated to £20,400) + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey
About the role
This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint a Trust Fundraiser (3 days per week) to manage and build relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, raising the funds we need to deliver and grow our support services.
Our Philanthropy Team is an ambitious team with a well-established fundraising programme, playing a significant role in raising the £5.7m a year to fund our support services and with plans to grow income over the next 3-5 years. We have an established portfolio of funders, giving low level gifts to six figure donations and you will have the opportunity to work on large applications.
The Trust Fundraiser will work closely with the Philanthropy Manager to drive Rainbow Trust’s Trusts & Foundations fundraising programme. You will cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters, increasing their engagement and support of the charity, through reports, meetings and phone calls. Through the identification and research of new prospective trust funders, you will find creative ways to engage with them to secure funding.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey (some working from home options)
What we’re looking for:
· Excellent research and writing skills, preferably with experience of successfully securing four- or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations
· The ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people – including trust managers and trustees to build great relationships and influence
· Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of application-writing and effective project reporting and of managing a funding portfolio or similar
· A persuasive and open communicator - the ability to develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding proposals and reports to trusts, working closely with colleagues across the charity
· Committed to providing the highest level of donor care, including creative stewardship for funders, meeting all grant terms and conditions and responding effectively and promptly to enquiries received from donors, funders and prospects.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to us via the link.
Closing date:15 March 2026
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Governance and Operations Manager
£45,530 - £48,620 (+ILA if applicable)
Home-based, with a minimum of every other week travel into the London Office, preferably with easy access to London to enable flexibility in the role.
6-month contract - possibility of extension, subject to funding
It is an exciting time to be joining this growing organisation and this role presents exciting opportunities for the successful candidate.
The Governance and Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in enabling strong, effective governance, high-performing executive support and the smooth operations of the charity.
Overseen by the Director of Operations and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will ensure that Board and committee activity is well-organised, compliant, and aligned to the charity’s mission, legal duties, and funding obligations. The role will oversee the smooth delivery of end-to-end governance administration-supporting agenda planning, high-quality papers, accurate minutes, action tracking, and statutory and policy requirements-while also managing and improving executive support systems, prioritisation, and confidential coordination.
The postholder will help strengthen governance, operational systems and will provide executive support to the Executive Teams, and planning support for wider organisational activities. Alongside helping to create the structure, assurance, and operational grip that enables leaders and trustees to focus on strategic impact, safeguarding, risk management, and the delivery of safe, effective services.
The successful candidate will make sure that the organisation’s processes and policies are in place, up to date, understood, and used consistently by staff. If you have experience of supporting a CEO, Board of Trustees and an Executive Leadership Team in streamlining efficiencies and reporting structures we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Midnight 1st March
Interviews: 9th March (pm) and possibly the 11th March (tbc)
For further information click the apply button.
Communications and Engagement Manager (Cymru)
Job reference: REQ000949
£ 43,851pa + excellent benefits
Cardiff CF24 0EB / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a Communications and Engagement Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering WWF Cymru’s communications and engagement activity.
Working as part of a small, multi-disciplinary team and managed by the Head of Communications (Cymru), this role focuses on building public understanding, mobilising support and strengthening pressure for change in Wales. You’ll work closely with policy and public affairs colleagues to ensure communications activity supports influence on Welsh Government priorities and decision-making.
Based in Wales, you’ll lead responsibility for defined areas of communications and engagement, while working flexibly across channels, campaigns and priorities. You’ll also collaborate closely with WWF-UK communications teams to ensure alignment with brand, messaging and wider engagement activity, while ensuring communications are relevant, credible and grounded in the Welsh political, cultural and linguistic context.
This role suits someone who combines strong communications delivery skills with political awareness, sound judgement and a commitment to using communications to support action on climate and nature.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the following skills and experience to succeed in this role:
Essential
• Fluent Welsh language skills, with the ability to work confidently in Welsh and English, both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of the Welsh political, cultural and media landscape
• Proven experience delivering communications and engagement activity in a political, policy or public affairs context
• Experience working across one or more of the following: media relations, social media management, campaigns or digital engagement
• Experience creating content and managing communications channels within an established brand for a range of audiences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple communications activities at pace
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience contributing to issue or crisis communications in a complex environment
• Alignment with WWF’s mission, values and commitment to climate and nature action
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our Cymru office located at Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 04/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Key information
Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £36,340 - £41,065 per annum if based in London. £33,690 - £38,410 per annum if based in Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: Wednesday 18th March, 12pm
This application process will consist of 3 stages: Application, 1st interview and Assessment Centre (presentation task & interview).
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
Role Summary
As a University Partnership Manager at upReach, you will play a vital role in securing and growing high-impact partnerships with universities committed to social mobility.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships within the Income Generation and External Engagement team, you will be responsible for developing new strategic relationships, championing our partners' voices across upReach, and working closely with our Programmes Team to oversee a portfolio of university partners. You’ll lead stakeholder engagement, take ownership of partnership outcomes and work collaboratively across upReach with our marketing, impact and programme teams.
Core Responsibilities
You will play a critical role in advancing upReach’s mission by generating income and leading upReach’s University Partnerships strategy. Creating life-changing opportunities for our Associates through high-impact university partnerships. You will be directly supporting the organisation's strategic priorities: driving sustainable income growth, enhancing programme impact and expanding our reach as a national charity.
Given the expansive and dynamic nature of this role, the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, but provides a clear overview of your primary areas of responsibility, ownership and impact.
The core responsibilities include:
Develop and Secure New Strategic University Partnerships
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Proactively identify, cultivate, and convert a pipeline of four and five-figure prospective university partners aligned with upReach’s mission and strategic goals.
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Lead high-quality prospecting and relationship-building activity, targeting income-generating partnerships that also deliver high-impact opportunities for Associates.
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Build strong relationships with key contacts at potential partners, including senior stakeholders within widening participation, employability, and careers teams, through regular in-person and virtual meetings.
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Deliver compelling, insight-driven proposals and presentations tailored to organisational priorities and demonstrating mutual value.
Stakeholder Representation and Engagement
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Act as a visible representative of upReach at key partner events, conferences, and roundtables, building relationships, showcasing our impact, and raising our external profile.
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Leverage social media strategically to spotlight partnership activity, amplify success stories and demonstrate the value of our partnerships in real time.
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Respond swiftly and professionally to partner and prospective partner requests, ensuring timely, accurate information and follow-up.
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Capture, report and disseminate key themes and insights from partner feedback, helping to inform decision-making and continuously improve the partnership experience.
Monitor and Grow Existing University Partnerships
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Responsibility for a portfolio of upReach’s existing university partners, ensuring effective stewardship of the day-to-day relationship with high satisfaction, sustainable renewal and growth.
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Set and monitor partnership goals and OKRs, leading regular reviews and performance reporting.
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Identify opportunities to deepen and broaden engagement with existing partners, including expanding partnership activities.
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Collaborate with the Student Attraction and Programme teams to engage the university in identifying & promoting the programme.
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Working closely with upReach’s Programme teams to ensure partnerships and programmes are delivered to a high standard.
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Lead on university partnership health reviews and mid-year partner reviews to ensure any issues are dealt with effectively, promptly and collaboratively.
Partnership Visibility and Impact
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Collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications to co-create high-quality content and campaigns that showcase our strategic partnerships through university guides, case studies, thought leadership, social media, and joint events.
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Lead on impact reporting for your partnership portfolio, using both data and compelling stories to evidence the outcomes of the partnership and drive continued engagement.
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Proactively identify and deliver opportunities for partners to amplify the voice of upReach; through our external events, fundraising opportunities and sharing social-media collateral that promotes our work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Innovation
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Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and contracting for all University partnerships, supporting effective financial management.
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Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of partnership activity using upReach’s internal CRM and systems, enabling effective reporting, forecasting and stewardship.
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Uphold the organisation’s legal and ethical obligations, including data protection, charity law, and compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
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Manage and support a rotation of the Future Charity Leaders Programme, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
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Meet monthly with University Leads (the Programme Coordinator responsible for day-to-day university activities) to set partnership priorities, monitor stakeholder KPIs (onboarding, engagement), and deliver updates to universities.
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Contribute to the achievement of income targets aligned with upReach’s strategic goals, identifying and progressing opportunities to drive revenue growth.
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Engage fully in the annual appraisal process, setting ambitious, SMART objectives that align with organisational priorities and your personal development.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for the University Partnerships Manager should display these behavioural skills:
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Strong track record of relationship-building, influencing, and delivering high-quality engagement with a range of stakeholders, ideally including senior university professionals.
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Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines autonomously.
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Confident and pragmatic decision maker in a fast-paced environment, with an understanding of when to escalate situations and seek input appropriately.
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Proven ability to develop and implement partnership or engagement strategies that strengthen collaboration and deliver shared goals.
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Collaborative team player with experience supporting and working across diverse teams to deliver shared objectives.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
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Proficient in using CRM or data management systems to track engagement, manage pipelines, and generate actionable insights.
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Experience measuring and reporting on partnership impact, engagement, or value creation.
Desirable:
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Experience in university partnerships, fundraising, account management, or stakeholder engagement.
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Understanding of widening participation, employability, or student success strategies within a higher education setting.
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Experience collaborating with marketing or communications teams to create joint campaigns, content, or case studies that drive engagement.
Team Culture & Benefits:
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave and Volunteering leave
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Diverse Roots Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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(Im)Migrants Network
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Ready to apply?
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close on Wednesday 18th March at 12pm..
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Services is part of the Central Services of the Church of England, providing statistical information, data, analysis, research and consultancy.
The team works collaboratively with the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and parishes collecting and assembling data to support the Church's missional, pastoral and operational activities through high-quality information and analysis. This is used locally, at parish, diocesan and national levels, involving the Team in a wide range of customer contacts and interfaces.
In the context of the Church of England's Transforming Effectiveness Programme, the Data Services Team will work to promote data collection that is economic, efficient and effective, producing high-quality services and deliverables geared to a varied range of customer needs. Within Data Services, the Partner & Projects team will be the main interface between all of Data Services and its customers across the NCIs, dioceses and parishes, ensuring that opportunities for collaboration are identified and acted upon. It will lead on the management and delivery of projects and/or data requests coming into the team as well as capturing and maintaining team business plans.
This role is being advertised as a one-year fixed-term maternity cover, or until the substantive post holder returns from maternity leave. It may also be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal NCI employees.
- Working collaboratively across NCIs, dioceses, and parishes to ensure work opportunities are identified and acted upon.
- Maintaining detailed records of all projects and/or data requests coming into the Data Services team.
- Providing project support to the wider Data Services team.
- Attending key meetings and events to actively promote the work of the department both internally and externally.
- Ensuring all projects held within the Data Services team adhere to the NCIs Project Management framework.
- Building and maintaining a network of quality external researchers.
- Working with key stakeholders to review and improve data collection processes and ensuring these are accurately documented, tested and implemented.
- Providing professional expertise and support to colleagues leading on other projects and work within the Data Services Team, including Data Operations and Data and Analysis.
- Providing analysis, insight and statistical advice in response to NCIs', Synodical, Parliamentary and official enquiries and working parties, including the drafting of responses and material for publication.
- Assisting, advising, and providing professional support for the creation and development of tools and resources that will help churches, parishes and dioceses better understand and engage with their data.
- Helping to organise and contribute to Data Services events and promotions, including those for diocesan and NCI colleagues and members of General Synod.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent collaborative working with a willingness to support colleagues in the Data Services Team on projects and work where agreed, including work led other than by Partner & Projects
- Excellent customer skills, understanding customer needs, identifying and delivering solutions and building customer relationships
- Excellent research skills and knowledge of quantitative research methods demonstrated through professional experience and/or a good degree or equivalent involving statistics or research methods
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience of working on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel and its project management functionality
- Experience in providing data and/or technological solutions to meet customer requirements
- Experience in designing and delivering large, complex research projects
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders to deliver project outcomes
- Effective oral communication using telephone, digital communications, online and in-person presentations
- Effective written communication via email, query responses, contributions to publications and strategy papers, online uploads, and reports
- Experience in data collection for research purposes
- Awareness of data protection legislation
- Knowledge of survey methodology and data collection methods
- Experience of Outlook shared inbox management
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to plan and handle several tasks to meet deadlines
- Excellent time management
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to deliver high quality results
- Ability to manage working relationships effectively
- Flexibility and a capacity to manage change
- Sympathy with the aims and practices of the Church of England
- Happy to occasionally travel to dioceses in connection with Data Services resource and assistance
Desirable
Skills/Aptitudes:
- Social media for business (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/webpage/online publishing)
Knowledge/Experience:
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Knowledge of Church of England structures and ministry as context for work of the Team
- Knowledge and experience of using additional Microsoft packages (including PowerPoint, Access)
- Knowledge of using internet-based tools to design and deliver surveys (e.g., Survey Monkey)
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Community Development & Health Programme Manager - to cover Maternity Leave
Full Time - 37 hrs per week (largely office/community based with some limited work at home permitted)
Salary range - £41,363 - £47,513 per annum, dependant on qualification, skills & previous experience
Fixed term for 12-months covering a period of maternity leave
Based Newhaven with some travel to outreach and delivery locations across E. Sussex
You will be an experienced people, project, and services manager with a track record and flair for developing and delivering community-based services to contract, and which meet identified community needs, in a consistently high quality way. With strong financial acumen and the ability to develop and monitor budgets, you will analyse and explain variances, manage complex and time-limited funding streams, and collaborate regularly with the finance team. The role also involves developing and supporting project staff in effective budget management.
With responsibility for the strategic development of the community development & health work area; which incorporates community infrastructure support & development, youth & families, environmental and active travel initiatives; you will lead, direct & support a multi-disciplinary team who manage the contracts, services and day-to-day delivery of this broad work area.
Skilled at managing relationships with existing funders and commissioners, you will broker new partnerships, write bids and collaborate on funding tenders, ensuring sustained funding for services which support people with complex challenges in our communities. With excellent organisation, communication, finance and project management skills, you will demonstrate sensitivity to the ambitions of this work area and to SCDA’s vision.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our service users; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we recognise people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible approach to delivery where possible, annual leave of 23 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for necessary operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Based Newhaven with travel across E. Sussex, car driver and owner preferred as many delivery locations are rural and not served well by public transport. Post subject to DBS check.
Closing date: 5pm Sunday 22nd March 2026
1st stage interviews: 1st April 2026 in Newhaven
For the job description and to apply, please visit our website.
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the recruiting manager.
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!
Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for immersive and focused teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Digital Marketing Assistant to join our digital engagement team. This new role could be ideal for someone starting their career in digital communications, content creation or marketing.
As our Digital Marketing Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of our digital content across social media, our website and other online platforms, telling the stories of our Volunteers and the impact of our work at Project Trust. You will support our digital marketing activity and fundraising campaigns, contributing to our digital engagement strategy. You will also be involved in wider organisational activities working directly with young people.
The role is home-based with some UK travel and the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Create engaging content and share on Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Support digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities, increase applications and fundraising
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities & duties
Digital content and communications
· Create engaging content for Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Help plan, draft and schedule content in line with marketing and fundraising campaigns and key dates
· Support with maintenance and updating of Project Trust’s website
· Create digital assets such as images, short videos, blog posts, and email content
· Create content for and distribution of our newsletters
Story gathering and impact
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Turn these into compelling digital content that shows the impact of Project Trust’s work
· Curate our library of digital content
· Support basic reporting on digital engagement and audience response
Volunteer recruitment and applications
· Develop digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities and increase applications
· Assist with keeping application-related web pages and digital recruitment materials used up to date
Team and organisational support
· Work closely with the Digital Engagement Coordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Team to support campaigns and day-to-day digital activity
· Contribute to wider organisational work with young people directly, such as Volunteer selection, training, pre-departure briefings and ongoing Volunteer support where needed
· Participate in events such as virtual open evenings and in-person sessions
Miscellaneous
· Administrative tasks associated with all of the above
· Within the job holder’s skills and abilities, support the Digital Engagement Co-ordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Manager as required in other tasks or activities which contribute to the achievement of Project Trust’s objectives and its development
· Travel to attend meetings elsewhere in the UK, plus some evening and weekend working, required
Essential skills
· A demonstrable genuine interest in digital media, social platforms and storytelling
· Experience in creating content for social media, blogs or websites (this could be personal, voluntary or from studies)
· Good written communication skills and attention to detail
· Creativity and willingness to try new ideas
· Ability to organise your time, work independently and manage multiple small tasks
· An interest in international volunteering, youth development or the charitable sector
· Ability to travel to other parts of the UK as required
· Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
· Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
· Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
Desirable
· Understanding of running and supporting digital advertising, such as paid social or search ads (eg setting up campaigns, monitoring performance or supporting optimisation)
· Skills in tools such as Canva, Adobe, social media platforms or content management systems
· Knowledge of analytics tools (eg platform insights, Google Analytics) and an interest in using data to improve content
· Interest in photography, video or design
· Marketing or digital marketing qualification
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
· The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
· Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
· The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
How to apply
Download the job pack and return completed documents by 4 March 2026.
Please don't use AI in your applicaiton.We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role and why your skills, personality and values make you a great fit for the role.
First round interviews will take place in the week beginning 9 March 2026, on Microsoft Teams. Short-listed candidates will be asked produce a piece of work as part of the selection process.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
The start date is late March/early April 2026.
Project Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We're a West London charity on an exciting journey, supporting South Kilburn to be a flourishing, safe and inclusive neighbourhood. In 2026/27, we're opening two stunning new event spaces that will become the heartbeat of local life, hosting everything from intimate yoga sessions and community gatherings to stylish corporate photoshoots, weddings and celebrations.
Our vision? A vibrant calendar of diverse events each week that bring people together, generate income to support our charitable mission, and showcase the very best of what South Kilburn has to offer.
The Role
We're seeking a dynamic, hands-on Event Manager to take the reins of our venue hire programme. This is not just a desk job, it's a role where no two days are the same, where you'll be the friendly face welcoming clients, the problem-solver ensuring flawless delivery, and the strategic thinker helping our spaces reach their full potential.
You'll be the go-to person for everyone who books with us, from first enquiry through to flawless delivery, making sure every event reflects our values and leaves clients delighted.
What You'll Be Doing
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Client Relations: Be the welcoming first point of contact, guiding clients from initial enquiry through to event day
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Venue Showcasing: Show prospective hirers around our spaces and help them envision their event
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Event Coordination: Manage all the moving parts (logistics, suppliers, internal teams) to ensure seamless delivery
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Team Leadership: Recruit, train and manage a flexible pool of casual event staff
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On-the-Ground Management: Act as on-site duty manager during events.
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Community Building: Foster strong relationships with local residents, partners and clients
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Systems & Records: Keep booking records using CRM and booking systems
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Marketing Support: Help promote our venues and attract brilliant bookings
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Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to make our operations even better
This job description is a guide and does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment. The role may evolve as our programme grows.
About You
You will be:
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Experienced in managing events or venues (ideally 1-3 years under your belt)
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Exceptionally organised with an eye for detail that misses nothing
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Self-starting and comfortable owning your workload independently
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A people person: confident, professional and warm with everyone from community groups to corporate clients
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A natural ambassador for the charity, embodying our values in every interaction
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Tech-savvy with standard office software and booking systems
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Flexible and happy to roll up your sleeves for evening/weekend events when needed
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Cool under pressure: calm, solutions-focused and able to juggle multiple events
Desirable:
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Proven track record in event management, venue hire, hospitality or similar
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Marketing experience, especially promoting venues or events
Why Join Us?
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Shape something special: Be instrumental in launching and growing two brand-new West London event venues
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Make real impact: Your work directly supports a charity dedicated to improving life in South Kilburn
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Community connection: Work at the heart of a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood
How to Apply
Send us your CV and supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4 each) clearly addressing how you meet the criteria in the 'About You' section. Tell us why this role excites you and what you'll bring to South Kilburn Trust.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing Date: Friday 27th February
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16th March
Outcome Notifications: By 27th March
Preferred Start Date: April 2026
Working with the communty to shape the future of South Kilburn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programmes Coordinator
We are seeking a highly organised Programmes Coordinator to support the smooth delivery of music education and teacher training programmes across London and nationally.
Position: Programmes Coordinator
Salary: £28,680 per annum
Location: London / Hybrid working. Minimum one day per week in the office
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. 8am start required during term time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: From mid April 2026
Closing Date: 10am, Friday 13 March 2026
Interviews: First round 30 or 31 March 2026. Second round 9 April 2026
The successful candidate will be required to hold or apply for an Enhanced DBS check and complete annual safeguarding training.
About the Role
Working within a proactive and collaborative Programmes Team, you will play a central role in coordinating Schools and Educator Development Programmes.
You will support the day to day delivery of music provision across five partner schools in central London, alongside national teacher training programmes including a postgraduate level qualification.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating timetables, lessons, scheduling and room allocations
- Managing programme inboxes and responding to queries from parents, teachers and stakeholders
- Supporting finance administration including invoices, payments, bursaries and budget tracking
- Managing instruments and resources, maintaining accurate records
- Coordinating assessments, examinations and student progression processes
- Supporting the planning and delivery of concerts, festivals and events
- Coordinating training schedules, workshops and meetings
- Maintaining systems including databases and virtual learning environments
- Supporting evaluation processes and data collection
About You
You will bring:
- Proven experience coordinating schedules, meetings, timetables or bookings
- Experience working in a busy office or team environment
- Financial administration experience and confidence working with budgets
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive and solutions focused approach
- Confidence handling data securely and sensitively
Desirable experience includes working within schools, further or higher education, the music or arts sector, or using systems such as Salesforce or other workflow platforms.
You will have a strong belief in equity, diversity and inclusion, a commitment to safeguarding, and a genuine interest in supporting children, teachers and communities to thrive through music.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national music education charity committed to improving equitable access to high quality, inclusive music education.
Through its partner schools in London and its national teacher development programmes, it works to remove systemic barriers to music education and progression, supporting children from diverse backgrounds to achieve their creative potential.
As one team member shares:
“Why work here? If you want a collaborative and positive environment, where people support each other, share successes and are generous with each other, then this is the place for you. We do meaningful work and the focus on well being is sincere.”
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension including 5 percent employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- In house and external training opportunities
- Flexible working to support work life balance
Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Administrator, Education Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Schools Liaison Officer or Arts Administrator.
Location: Hybrid (London-based)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We’re seeking an experienced, motivated Programme Manager with a passion for music and culture, and the confidence to drive projects forward in a small, collaborative team.
This is an exciting time to join CDR as we grow nationally and you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling three of our core programmes at a time of real momentum.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in delivering music education programmes, be highly organised, and proactive.
CDR is an organisation committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, from our programmes to our hiring practices. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black people and others who are currently underrepresented in the music and cultural industry.
About CDR
CDR is a community-first music organisation working towards an equitable music industry for producers and artists. Founded in 2002, we have a 20-year track record of nurturing independent music makers and pushing UK electronic music forward.
We connect education with modern music culture, empowering people to create new music, define their sound, and release music on their own terms. Our programmes span schools, youth centres, grassroots venues and international collaborations — from Newham to Nairobi.
As a Black-led, London-based National Portfolio Organisation (Arts Council England), we are building the CDR Pathway: a cohesive journey that unlocks creativity in people at a young age and supports them to develop their creative practice throughout their lives.
This is an exciting time to join CDR: after recently becoming an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation, we are rapidly growing our projects around the country. Building on 20 years of heritage in the UK underground music scene, there is a significant opportunity to push on further and grow CDR’s profile to establish ourselves as a leading music and education organisation nationally.
The Programmes You’ll Lead
Music Producer Club (MPC) – digital music-making for young people aged 12–18, delivered in schools, youth centres and online. Taught by ‘producer educators’ - working music producers we train to educate the next generation -, MPC builds creativity, skills and confidence while connecting participants with electronic music culture and the national curriculum.
Process – a development programme for women, non-binary and trans+ music makers. Structured across three strands for different abilities (Create, Define, Release), Process combines workshops, mentoring and masterclasses to build skills, confidence and community for underrepresented producers.
Out The Box (OTB) – hands-on analogue mixing workshops in leading London studios, giving emerging producers practical experience with desks, outboard gear and professional engineers while bridging digital and analogue production techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management
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Lead planning, scheduling and delivery of MPC, Process and Out The Box programmes and events.
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Manage a growing team of freelance staff who help deliver and coordinate our projects.
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Manage budgets and ensure all programmes are delivered within budget
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Build and maintain relationships with all programme stakeholders and partners, acting as the main point of contact.
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Work in partnership with the Communications Manager on refining marketing strategies and promotional materials
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Lead recruitment and selection of programme participants and act as the main point of contract for participants, providing pastoral support where relevant
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Build strong, ongoing relationships with participants, ensuring CDR remains responsive to their creative development and continues to build our community
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Contribute to the development of online/digital delivery models that complement in-person programming and expand access to underrepresented communities.
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Represent CDR at events, conferences and networks.
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Review and manage all relevant invoices in collaboration with Operation Manager
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Complete administrative tasks where necessary
Quality Monitoring & Evaluation
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Collect and analyse participant data, case studies and feedback, and drive solutions in response to pain points.
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Support continuous improvement by feeding programme insights into CDR’s evolving evaluation framework, learning outputs, and communications strategy.
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Ensure safeguarding, risk assessments and health and safety are adhered to across all programmes. Implementing training, good practice and further planning where necessary.
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Ensure programme curriculums are adhered to and quality is upkept across all programmes
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Oversee evaluation processes for participant progress.
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Report to funders, trustees and stakeholders.
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Contribute to programme design improvements.
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Ensure programmes are inclusive, culturally relevant and aligned with CDR’s strategic objectives.
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Monitor accessibility needs
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Organise annual training for MPC educators
Strategic Development
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Work with senior management to scale and embed programmes nationally.
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Ensure programmes align with and contribute to the CDR Pathway, supporting participants to progress from entry-level engagement to sustained creative practice and professional development.
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Support the Communications & Partnerships Manager with documentation of programme impact through stories, media, or participant content, contributing to CDR’s growing digital archive and visibility.
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Work with the Communications & Partnerships Manager to develop new partnerships to increase our programme’s reach and impact
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Identify and pursue growth and collaboration opportunities.
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Support fundraising and development
Person Specification
Essential
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Track record of managing and growing programmes in education, youth, or the arts.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Experience working with schools, youth centres, studios or community partners.
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Safeguarding knowledge and practice.
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Experience working directly with young people.
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Experience managing freelance or creative teams.
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
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Strong digital literacy, with confidence in using tools for asynchronous planning, comms, and evaluation (e.g. Google Drive, SmartSuite etc.).
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Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Interest in electronic music, grassroots culture, and community-focused work
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Proactive self starter, comfortable working in a small, dynamic team.
Desirable
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Knowledge of music education or digital music production.
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Report-writing or fundraising experience.
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Familiarity with major funding reporting requirements - i.e. Arts Council England and PRS
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Understanding of talent development models and pathways into the music industry.
Terms & Benefits
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Full-time, hybrid working with a London office base.
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure (Christmas week).
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Pension scheme.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
Reports to: CEO
Start Date: Mid/End March
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at CDR
CDR is committed to equity and inclusion in everything we do, from our programmes to our hiring practices. We believe a diverse team is essential to a thriving music and cultural industry.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black people and others who are currently underrepresented in the music and cultural industry. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we guarantee equal opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic.
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
We provide reasonable adjustments for all candidates. If you require support or specific arrangements for the application or interview process, please contact us via email. We are here to ensure you can perform at your best during the recruitment process.
CDR (Create Define Release) is a community-first music organisation working towards an equitable music industry for producers and artists.
Media Manager (PR)
Job reference: REQ000930
£37,581pa + excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a Media Manager (PR) to help increase the visibility, reach and impact of WWF-UK’s work through compelling, agenda-setting media coverage.
In this role, you’ll focus on proactively generating positive coverage of WWF-UK’s campaigns, projects and priorities across consumer and long-lead media. From breakfast TV sofas to lifestyle titles, online news outlets and specialist press, you’ll help ensure our voice is trusted, respected and heard. You’ll sit within the PR unit of our Media team and work closely with colleagues across fundraising, brand, advocacy and partnerships. You’ll also support the day-to-day running of the press office, contribute to integrated campaigns, and help spot and seize media opportunities as they arise.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
Essential
• Experience working in a busy press office or PR agency environment
• Proven experience securing high-quality media coverage and increasing brand awareness
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape, particularly consumer, lifestyle and features media, as well as broadcast and online outlets
• Confidence developing relationships with journalists and pitching stories and ideas effectively
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing press releases, media briefings and other materials at pace
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and see media opportunities through from idea to delivery
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work openly with colleagues across teams
• Passion for environmental issues and alignment with WWF-UK’s mission
Desirable
• Experience delivering high-profile UK PR campaigns, events or brand and celebrity partnerships
• Experience supporting spokespeople for media interviews
• Experience monitoring and evaluating media activity and impact
• Experience working on a press rota or responding to breaking news
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 01/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.