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Fundraising Partnership Engagement Officer

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Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Partnership Engagement Officer to support the management of our corporate and wider business supporters.  You'll also focus on stock generation and volunteering opportunities across retail and the wider hospice areas.

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. As the UK’s largest children’s hospice charity, in terms of both numbers of children and families supported, and annual expenditure on our care work- we need to raise more than £14 million each year to run and support our care services.

As Partnership Engagement Officer, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for corporate supporters and local businesses.
• Account manage a small number of partners
• Manage the general corporate and community fundraising inbox
• Plan and execute stock donation drives
• Oversee the recruitment, induction and training needs of Corporate Fundraising volunteers
• Frequently attend volunteering days to meet teams, host the "welcome talk," and ensure the corporate employees have a memorable, positive experience

About You

• Experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or fundraising/sales role
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines.
• ​Experience organising events, logistics, and scheduling groups.
• Experience of project management and the ability to simultaneously manage a wide range of projects
• Experience of report writing and deploying different styles of writing and communications for different audiences, including social media post writing
• Ability to travel independently throughout the organisation and region

What We Offer 

• £30,500 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid role - based in nearest Acorns hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham), home working and travel to across the West Midlands
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment 
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.   
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service 

Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 7 April

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Salary: £16,980 Actual

Hours: 21 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

About the Role

Our General Advice Team covers a range of different projects, in this role the Trussel Trust Foodbank Advisor will give advice face-to-face within in foodbank outreach locations and CAL offices across Liverpool. The post holder will need to be self-motivated, organised and flexible, delivering generalist level advice and information with the ability to travel across locations in Liverpool.

The primary purpose of this role is to Improve financial well-being through:

• Income maximisation through welfare benefits
• Identifying and making applications for grants
• Using budgeting tools and guidance to improve financial literacy

The post holder will need to be digitally aware and be able to record all client contact and outcomes as well as make referrals electronically.

About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.

CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.

We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Twickenham, SW London (hybrid working)
Closing date: 23rd March 
Benefits: 30 Days annual leave bank holidays typically 5 closure days. Up to 12% Pension contribution. 

Are you a passionate major donor fundraiser who’s ready to change the future of UK healthcare? If so, we have the perfect Philanthropy Manager opportunity for you.

We are very excited to partner with St Mary’s University as they embark on a ground-breaking chapter: the launch of one of the UK’s first socially accountable medical schools, opening in 2026. With £3.6m already secured and a bold £20m campaign underway, this is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven institution at a defining moment in its history — shaping a project with national significance and deep social purpose.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing the University’s major donor programme — securing transformational five? and six-figure gifts that will help tackle health inequalities and support the training of the next generation of socially conscious doctors. You will have direct access to influential stakeholders and an ambitious campaign board, making this is an exceptional platform for a proactive, entrepreneurial fundraiser who wants to make a measurable impact.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• A proven track record of securing major gifts (five or six figures) from individuals, trusts, or foundations
• Strategic creativity and the ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support
• Experience working with senior leaders and volunteers to secure philanthropic support

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please get in touch and quote the reference 2895JP

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 on our website.

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 reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Social Research Association to recruit a permanent Communications Manager.

An educational charity and membership body, the Social Research Association aims to drive excellence in the conduct, development and application of social research to deliver lasting benefits to the social research profession and the wider public good. With around 1600 members who work in government, academic, the voluntary and private sector or as freelancers, the organisation's key activities include training, events, ethics reviews and regular publications.

You'll be joining the small, supportive team at an exciting time following a period of investment in its membership offering and in the lead up to its 50th anniversary in 2028.

Contract: Permanent role, offered on either a full time or part time, four day per week basis, with flexible working options offered and fully supported
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
Location: Home based role with occasional travel required for events or Team Days, anticipated at around 10 days per year with travel reimbursed
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 2nd April
Interviews: Interviews will be held on Friday 24th April

The incoming Communications Manager will have real ownership of the communications output for the organisation as well as strategic influence, while retaining day to day responsibility for the delivery of messaging.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has been leading communications projects or channels and is now ready to lead strategy - someone who wants more autonomy, broader responsibility, and the chance to shape the voice of a respected membership organisation.

Core responsibilities within the role will include:

• Deliver and evolve the SRA's communications strategy across all platforms increasing the visibility of the SRA and engagement the wider social research community
• Advise senior leadership and trustees on messaging, brand positioning, and audience engagement
• Shape how the organisation communicates with members, stakeholders, and the wider research community
• Monitor and evaluate communications impact using analytics and insights
• Produce and manage engaging content for newsletters, blogs, social media, email campaigns, the website, the membership hub, press releases, and promotional campaigns
• Lead communications around SRA publications to raise profile and reach
• Oversee editorial calendars and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Keep up to date with digital and social media trends and platform developments
• Create and maintain effective systems and workflows for communications outputs
• Support clear, inclusive internal communications for staff, trustees, and volunteers
• Develop materials for impact reporting and organisational updates
• Build positive relationships with partner organisations, research funders, editors, freelancers, and other stakeholders

This position is perfect for someone ready to take a step up to take on more strategic responsibility, or someone already working at Manager level.
You'll thrive at the Social Research Association if you enjoy combining hands-on delivery with bigger-picture thinking, and if you're excited by the idea of shaping an organisation's communications approach.

Key experience and skills required for the role are as follows:

• Experience in communications, journalism, media, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience managing communications projects or channels, especially LinkedIn content
• Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret engagement data and adapt strategy
• Creative, proactive, and eager to grow into a more strategic role
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive practice

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached by using 'apply now' button on the advert.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

JOB TITLE: Grants & Charitable Partnerships Manager

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation

REPORTING TO: Head of Grants & Charitable Partnerships

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge (with travel across local communities as required)

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full time

JOB FUNCTION: To lead the day-to-day delivery and development of the Foundation’s grant-making and charitable partnerships portfolio, acting as a key relationship owner for grantees and charity partners. The role will ensure high-quality stewardship, support, governance and impact reporting across existing grants, while also playing a key role in the design, development of new grant programmes aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities.

Closing date: 10th April

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant-making & Portfolio Management

• Support the delivery and oversight of the Foundation’s grants portfolio, acting as a key point of contact for funded organisations and ensuring high-quality stewardship.
• Lead on the organisation of regular review meetings, check ins and programme visits where appropriate.
• Help to identify where Chelsea Foundation can support partners beyond funding by identifying opportunities for added value including visibility, in-kind support and shared learning.
• Manage all core elements of the grants lifecycle, from application, due diligence and grant agreements to monitoring and review processes.
• Ensure grants are delivered in line with agreed objectives and timelines, identifying and escalating risks where appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of new grant programmes aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.

Impact, Learning & Communications

• Work with Impact & Evaluation and Finance colleagues to support monitoring, evaluation and learning across the grants portfolio.
• Work with Communications colleagues to contribute to internal and external communications, helping to spotlight the work of grantees and share impact and learning from grant activity.
• Maintain accurate records across agreed systems.

Charitable Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with charity partners across priority themes and geographies.
• Confidently represent the Foundation in external meetings and partnership activity.
• Assess inbound partnership enquiries and advise on appropriate routes for engagement.
• Explore opportunities for new charitable partnerships to augment and support Foundation delivery programmes.
• Support partnership activity linked to Foundation campaigns and other cross Foundation and Club initiatives.

Wider Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Foundation’s grants and charitable partnerships strategy, bringing insight from partner relationships and  frontline delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other functions in the Grants and Charitable Partnerships department (e.g. volunteering) to ensure a joined-up approach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Foundation (e.g. Programmes) and wider Club to ensure grant-making complements and strengthens wider activity.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• High-quality stewardship of grantee and partner relationships.
• Effective end-to-end delivery of grants, from application through to reporting and evaluation.
• Strong external credibility with charity and community partners.
• Timely, accurate reporting, risk management and use of systems.
• Clear contribution to the Foundation’s strategic priorities and community impact.
• Positive feedback from internal colleagues and stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience

• Significant experience in grant-making and/or charitable partnerships roles.
• Proven track record of managing external relationships independently, including with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing end-to-end funding processes, including assessment, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams such as finance, communications and impact/evaluation.

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong relationship-building skills and highly relational.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement, discretion and ability to manage risk appropriately.
• Proactive, idea-generating and solutions-focused.
• Strong alignment with the Club’s values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Team: Brand & Marketing

Location: Remotely in the UK, some travel

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £32,813.57 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate volunteers, employees and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Celebrity & Influencer Relationship Officer:

• The role of Celebrity and Influencer Relationship Officer will support us to deliver our Brand & Marketing 10-year vision which supports the overall organisational goals of enhancing cat welfare and increasing our impact, supporting volunteering to become an exemplary voluntary organisation, deepening our engagement with customers and supporters and enabling vital income generation activity to support financial sustainability.
• Acting as a key contact for all of our celebrities and influencers, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of our strategy in this channel. The role works cross organisationally to support teams with celebrity and influencer activity to drive awareness of and engagement with different areas of our work and products.
• The role will also support the development of partnerships with digital creators across social and streaming platforms, helping Cats Protection reach younger and more diverse audiences.

About the Brand & Marketing team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• The Brand and Marketing team are responsible for delivering our vision for Cats Protection to be seen as the leading cat charity known for its innovative, effective approach and positive impact on society.
• We currently have a team of 29 employees

What we’re looking for in our Celebrity & Influencer Relationship Officer:

• Have experience working directly with celebrities, influencers, or in talent management within the nonprofit, media, or entertainment sectors.
• Experience of nurturing relationships to drive high impact and maximum value for the organisation and to build lasting and meaningful connections
• Experience of identifying, researching, undertaking due diligence and targeting appropriate influencers and high-profile individuals, publicists and agents, digital creators streamers and gaming communities across platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, TikTok Live and Discord
• Experience of pitching appropriate campaigns and projects to celebrities and influencers to secure their support and to be responsible for producing and distributing online and offline promotional material
• Experience of developing and handling a stewardship programme
• Strong understanding of social media culture, online communities and digital trends
• Knowledge of how to target and develop relevant relationships and how to leverage the fame of celebrities and influencers for the benefit of the organisation

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 25th March 2026

Virtual interview date: 8th April 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Head of proposition development

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About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Proposition Development to join us on a six month fixed term contract, to lead the creation of compelling, strategic fundraising propositions that will help Sense secure significant funding across multiple income streams. This is a full time, hybrid role working 2-3 days on site at our offices in Kings Cross, London.

Working across a large and complex organisation, you will collaborate with fundraisers, programme leads and senior stakeholders to develop clear and powerful narratives about our work. You will translate our strategy into fundable opportunities and persuasive cases for support, ensuring our fundraisers have the tools they need to secure transformational funding.

You will also establish strong impact tracking and reporting frameworks, enabling us to demonstrate the difference our supporters make and strengthen long-term relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the organisation, bringing together strategy, storytelling, data and impact to help grow sustainable income.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop compelling cross-organisational fundraising propositions aligned with Sense’s strategic priorities.
• Translate complex programmes and budgets into clear, persuasive cases for support.
• Work closely with fundraisers and programme teams to identify fundable projects and opportunities.
• Create toolkits, collateral and resources to support high-quality fundraising proposals and pitches.
• Develop frameworks for impact reporting and stewardship, ensuring we clearly demonstrate the difference supporters make.
• Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with teams across the organisation.
• Track and analyse proposition performance to optimise fundraising outcomes.
• Develop engaging storytelling and supporter-facing content that resonates with a range of audiences, from individual donors to major funders.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and organisational policies.

About You

We’re looking for a creative and strategic communicator who can turn complex programmes into powerful and persuasive fundraising propositions.

You’ll be highly organised, collaborative and comfortable working across multiple teams to bring ideas to life.

You will bring:

• A proven track record of developing transformational fundraising propositions, ideally within philanthropy, major gifts, trusts & foundations or corporate partnerships.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong storytelling ability combined with analytical thinking.
• Experience translating complex programmes and budgets into clear, fundable propositions.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience developing impact reporting frameworks and stewardship materials.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence across teams.
• Experience with CRM systems (ideally MS Dynamics) and strong data analysis skills would be advantageous.

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 candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) 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.

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. 

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.

As a Wilder Learning Officer, you’ll help shape and deliver an inspiring programme of outdoor learning, training and engagement that connects people of all ages with nature across Sussex. You’ll coordinate and deliver high‑quality sessions to teachers and children across EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, in-school and outdoor settings. You’ll deliver and assess our accredited Forest School and Wild Beach training programmes to adults; advise on school grounds improvement for nature; and champion the benefits of nature connection through a wide range of activities and events. Alongside hands‑on delivery, you’ll support in marking, evaluation and planning; contribute to income generation; and help ensure our schools and learning programmes are safe, inclusive and reflective of best practice. You’ll play a key role in communicating our work—engaging with teachers, families, volunteers and external partners, acting as a friendly, knowledgeable ambassador for Sussex Wildlife Trust.

This is a varied and practical role at the heart of our Wilder Learning team, empowering educators and wider school communities to connect with nature and take meaningful action for wildlife in Sussex.

A valid drivers’ licence is required for this role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check

This role is essential in supporting the delivery of Battersea’s commitment to robust compliance with all legal and best practice regulations governing fundraising, animal welfare and grant-making. The post holder will do this by providing support to the Compliance Monitoring Manager, helping to deliver advice, guidance, training, monitoring and reporting to the various internal teams and external agencies.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 1st April 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): 9-10th April 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack from our Careers website.

Organisation: Life for a Life Memorial Forests
Location: Oldham (in person)
Working Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week (flexible schedule across 5–7 days, including occasional weekends)
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Start Date: April–May 2026 (expected)

About Life for a Life Memorial Forests

Life for a Life Memorial Forests is a UK charity dedicated to creating living memorials through the planting and care of trees. Our forests provide peaceful spaces for remembrance, support biodiversity, enhance green spaces, and benefit local communities. Working with us means leading a team that makes a tangible difference for the environment, local communities, and the families we support.

Purpose of the Role

The Grounds Team Supervisor will lead Life for a Life’s Grounds and Woodland Team, taking a hands-on approach to the maintenance and development of our memorial forests. You will actively participate in practical tasks such as tree planting, pruning, fencing, and meadow management while ensuring day-to-day operations are safe, efficient, and of the highest standard. This role requires flexibility, as you will sometimes work 5–7 days a week, including weekends, to support tree dedications, seasonal works, or special events.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, motivate, and manage the Grounds and Woodland Team, including workforce planning, training, and upskilling.
• Actively undertake practical work alongside your team, including planting trees, grounds maintenance, and woodland management, setting a high standard of workmanship.
• Promote and ensure staff safety, compliance with H&S standards, and proper use of PPE.
• Conduct performance reviews, support professional development, and encourage a positive team culture.
• Woodland and Land Management
• Lead and actively carry out woodland and small-scale forestry works, including tree planting, pruning, and silvicultural management.
• Plan and manage grass-cutting operations, including wildflower meadow management.
• Undertake repairs and installation of fencing, benches, and other site infrastructure.
• Ensure practical works are delivered to a high standard while meeting the charity’s environmental and accessibility objectives.

Community Engagement & Public-Facing Responsibilities

• Ensure the team provides a welcoming, professional experience for families, volunteers, and visitors during tree dedications and site events.
• Support staff in communicating the charity’s mission, environmental objectives, and sustainable land management practices.

Operational Planning & Reporting

• Plan and manage weekly, monthly, and seasonal work schedules, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Liaise with contractors and the office team to coordinate projects and site operations.
• Provide updates to management on team performance, project progress, and resource needs.

Health, Safety & Environmental Standards

• Lead by example in adhering to health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all work aligns with the charity’s environmental stewardship and sustainability objectives.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must confirm that:

• Experience leading or mentoring a small team, with the ability to guide practical works and support staff development.
• Ability to balance operational leadership with hands-on involvement in woodland and grounds management.
• You hold a full, clean manual driving licence.
• You are confident driving a medium wheelbase, high-roof van (additional training available if required).
• You are comfortable towing a trailer for transporting machinery (training can be provided).
• You can reliably travel to our yard in Royton, Oldham (typically 8am or 9am starts).
• You are willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including 5–7 days per week when required, with some weekends for special events or seasonal work.
• You are comfortable working outdoors in most weather conditions.
• You have experience or knowledge of working on land-based activities, managing woodland, or a related field. 
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel & Teams
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Awareness and respect of health and safety requirements and risk assessments associated with working in the field

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

• Experience leading or mentoring a small team, with the ability to guide practical works and support staff development.
• Ability to balance operational leadership with hands-on involvement in woodland and grounds management.
• Qualifications in countryside management, environmental management, forestry, or related fields are desirable.
• Experience or knowledge of working on land-based activities, managing woodland, or a related field. Experience with tree planting, pruning, general landscape maintenance, and groundskeeping machinery is desirable.
• Able to use GIS (mainly ArcGIS) and a range of other mapping applications
• Understanding of the environment sector – both the challenges and opportunities 

Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis.

The role:
As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation’s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns.

You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation’s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting.
 
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. 
 
You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. 
 
The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration.

The person:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. 

This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy  for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity.
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This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life. 
 

Global Legal Contracts Manager

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with strong influencing and organisational skills to join the Governance and Compliance Team

This is a 12-month fixed term role starting as soon as possible.

Position: Global Legal Contracts Manager

Location: Devon/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £68,273

Contract: 12-month fixed term

Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March

About the Role

As Global Legal Contracts Manager, you will lead the strategic control and optimisation of global legal services across sanctuary, driving improved financial discipline, governance, compliance and quality assurance. Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, you will partner closely with Finance, Governance and senior stakeholders across the charity to ensure legal services are aligned with organisational risk, value, and strategic objectives.

Your main duties include:

• Working with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in the quality, consistency, and commerciality of legal services delivered across the organisation
• Working with internal partners to support the review and redesign of the charity’s legal function.
• Acting as the central point of control for organisational legal spend
• In partnership with key stakeholders track and analyse global legal casework in relation to legal risk and compliance.
• Working with Director Global Assurance and functional leads to support, develop and implement governance frameworks to improve oversight, approval processes and reporting of legal costs.
• Managing relationships with external legal providers
• Leading, developing and performance managing the team, setting clear objectives aligned to the Charity’s strategic aims, ensuring accountability, capability building, and a clear understanding of the team’s contribution to organisational success.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive in England & Wales, with substantial post qualification experience in commercial/contract law, either in-house or with a reputable law firm.

You will have:

• Experience in an in-house legal, contracts, or legal operations role within a global operation.
• A strong understanding of legal spend management, governance, and financial controls within a multi-jurisdictional international organisation.
• Experience of working with external legal panels and managing professional service providers.
• Proven ability to analyse cost data and develop practical, value-driven solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience of supporting and advising at Board and Executive level on corporate and legal affairs, both in the UK and internationally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• BUPA private health cover.
• Sickness Income Protection (50% of salary)
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

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Senior Direct Marketing OfficerPermanent 35 hours per week £35, 100 per annum Home based (with regular team days at our office in London, approximately once per month) Benefits include but not limited to:

-Flexible working hours: 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 or in between (to be agreed with your manager)

-28 days holiday, excluding bank holidays and going up with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-Employee pension - stakeholder pension scheme with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8%

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Young people in the UK are experiencing the most significant decline in well-being in over a generation. But we don't believe it's inevitable that children's lives are getting harder every year and have a plan to turn this around. Our Major Appeal is the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support we've ever made. This role is your chance to help lead that change. Our Social Impact domain is built on shared values, diverse perspectives, and a flexible, people-first approach. We work as one team, building strong relationships across the organisation to drive meaningful change for children and young people. With trust, wellbeing, and collaboration at the heart of how we work, you'll join a culture that supports you to make a real and lasting difference, helping us move closer to our mission of improving the lives of children and young people. About the role: This role sits within our Social Impact Domain, and you'll be a key member of our National Mobilisation (Individual Giving) Team, as we head towards the public launch of our Major Appeal. You'll lead the development of communications across a range of channels, both online and offline, to help audiences better understand the challenges young people face. You'll take ownership of projects from start to finish and commission insight work that supports the creation of compelling, youth-centred campaigns. Through your efforts, you'll inspire people to contribute their time, money, and voice to fund more impact for children and young people. Key Skills and Competencies

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Direct response marketing - experience delivering campaigns designed to drive measurable action.

-Multi-channel communication - able to create and deliver content across digital and offline channels.

-Project management - confidently leads campaigns from planning through to delivery.

-Written & digital communication - produces clear, engaging copy and audience focused messaging.

-Collaboration & people skills - works effectively with colleagues and builds positive relationships.

-Data & digital marketing literacy - uses insight and digital tools to guide decisions and improve performance.

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-External stakeholder management - able to coordinate and maintain productive agency or partner relationships.

-Supporter journey / campaign experience - familiarity with engagement campaigns such as mid value, doordrop or legacy.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 30th March

Interviews: Week commencing 6th April and will be taking place via Teams. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details. AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

Community Cleanup Champion

About Us 

CleanupUK is a national charity that supports communities in tackling the problem of litter and strengthening community connections. We work directly with people in areas of need to help them clean up and care for their local environment through the creation and support of litter-picking hubs. 

Are you a community-minded person who is self-confident, energetic, reliable and enjoys being outside?   

There are part-time roles available with community litter picking charity CleanupUK, who need help in their mission to engage people in looking after their local environment.   

If you have a few hours a week to spend encouraging local communities and organisations to litter pick, then this could really suit you.    

CleanupUK is recruiting three Community Cleanup Champions to work closely with our partner organisations in one of the following areas, encouraging local litter picking via our Cleanup Hub network: 

• Three roles covering: Birmingham, Thanet and Rochdale. 

Cleanup hubs are spaces to store equipment for individuals and groups in the community to use. By hosting this equipment and loaning it out, Cleanup Hubs are championing volunteering in the community and promoting litter picking. 

CleanupUK provides equipment and promotional support to help Cleanup Hubs get started with litter picking and engaging local people.   

Cleanup Champions work closely with Cleanup Hubs and other partner organisations to encourage more people to get involved in litter picking locally. 

We are keen to find cheerful people, with a sense of fun, who care about the environment and enjoy chatting to people of all backgrounds.   

Main Purpose of the Role:   

• To increase the number of people borrowing litter picking equipment from the Cleanup Hubs in your local area. 

• To represent CleanupUK at a local level by attending litter picking events and supporting the development of the Cleanup Hub network.   

• To develop strong relationships with partner organisations in the community: 

• Supporting existing Cleanup Hubs to increase levels of engagement in their area by contacting new groups. 

• Research and develop potential new partner organisations. 

Key Tasks include:   

• Liaising with Cleanup Hubs and local communities.  

• Hosting and attending events and reporting back to CleanpUK’s Operational Team.   

• Helping to keep active records of the litter picking that is taking place. This includes: ensuring litter picking statistics are being logged online by hubs, taking photos for our social media channels, and making notes on our shared database. 

• Promoting the project locally, both on the ground and online.   

• Online research to help us to identify new community partners, and attending online or face to face meetings with new prospective partners. 

• Attending monthly team meetings online, and an annual face to face day-long team meeting. 

• Developing an awareness of local funding opportunities and communicating these to our fundraising team.

• Occasional support to CleanupUK’s corporate partnership team may also be required such as leading a litter picking for a company.    

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026. 

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