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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer to support the development and delivery of our policy and public affairs programme, based in our London office.

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 5th October 2026 - however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive plenty of suitable applications - if you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon!
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £32,604 rising to £36,796, plus London weighting of £4,000
Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent

This exciting role will support the Mental Health Foundation’s policy objectives through policy and public affairs work, while contributing to the development and delivery of the policy and influencing team’s strategy. The postholder will lead on specific policy priorities and maintain a strong understanding of policy and legislative developments affecting public mental health. By building relationships with key stakeholders, including parliamentarians, they will help strengthen the Foundation’s influence and drive meaningful improvements in mental health policy.

What does the role involve?

• Work closely with the Head of Policy & Public Affairs and other team members as appropriate to develop and deliver the Foundation’s policy objectives through policy and public affairs work.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and legislative developments affecting public mental health and particular priority policy topics for the Foundation.
• Act as the main contact between the policy and influencing team and the campaigns team.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• In-depth knowledge of policy development systems and processes in the UK.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write precisely and quickly for a range of audiences.
• Ability to critically analyse complex legislative, policy, and research developments.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check, renewed on a 3-yearly basis and two most recent references). We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive plenty of suitable applications so we recommend applying as soon as you can. First round interviews are planned for 20th to 22nd October. Second round interviews are planned for 28th October.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We operate a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

As Communications and Campaigns Officer, you will raise the profile of Action Foundation to champion our services for refugees and asylum seekers across the North East. Working closely with staff, volunteers and clients, you’ll gather stories and lead on lived experience storytelling. You’ll also coordinate our campaigns (including fundraising), media relationships and digital channels (social media, website & newsletters) to strengthen public awareness of the issues affecting the people we serve.
You’ll be part of our Business Development & Communications Team, contributing to creative campaigns, growing our audience, and helping us build stronger connections with supporters, donors, fundraisers and partners. This role is perfect for someone who is organised, collaborative and passionate about clear, impactful communication that drives real change.
 

Reports to: Business Development and Communications Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week full time
Location: Newcastle office with option for hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent contract, subject to passing a 3-month probation period
Salary Scale: £28,683.57 - £31,669.91 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays
Other benefits: Flexible working, hybrid model, access to Employee Assistance Programme & clinical supervision

Organisational context
Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the North East to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. The charity delivers its services across the Tyne & Wear region with our main offices being in Newcastle Centre, close to the Quayside. Over 20 years, the charity has grown to support more than 3,000 people a year with approximately 80 volunteers, 30 staff and a turnover more than £1.5 million.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Action Foundation at a pivotal point in our strategy development. Alongside delivering engaging communications and campaigns, you will help shape how we tell our story, challenge misconceptions, build understanding of migration issues and strengthen our profile across the region. You will be comfortable balancing long-term planning with responding to emerging opportunities, trends and media stories.

Application deadline is 12 noon on 15th October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage informal interviews will be held online 2nd November giving you a chance to ask any questions about the role.
Second stage interviews are planned to be held in person on w/c 9th November at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ.

Duties & Responsibilities
Communications and Campaigns Strategy:
- Create and deliver an ambitious Communications and Campaigns strategy, aligned with our organisational goals and Business Development strategy.
- Track performance and report back to the Business Development and Communications team on how we improve engagement and achieve impact.
Communications and Storytelling
- Tell powerful human stories to combat othering and challenge the hostile environment.
- Ensure ethical storytelling principles and organisational safeguarding, GDPR and consent policies are strictly followed.
- Create engaging written content including social media, website and email channels that grows our audience and deepens engagement.
- Keep up to date with current affairs, including developments within the migration sector and public debate, identifying opportunities to join relevant conversations and amplify our voice.
Media & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise and advise on Crisis Communications, including challenging misinformation and harmful narratives.
- Develop and nurture journalist relationships, secure media coverage and respond to media requests.
- Write press releases, organise media interviews and brief staff and clients in line with safeguarding and consent guidelines.
- Produce and disseminate promotional materials (impact report, leaflets, brand assets), working with designers, filmmakers and photographers as needed.
Campaigns & Fundraising Coordination:
- Identify opportunities to respond to emerging trends, policy developments and public debates, turning moments of attention into meaningful engagement.
- Lead on and maximise fundraising campaigns that inspire supporters and strengthen our public image, including Regular Giving, Legacy Giving, Great North Run and Winter Appeal.
- Collaborate across the sector to build partnerships and coordinate collective responses within the wider campaigning landscape.
- Support volunteers, fundraisers and other campaigners to tell their stories and amplify their impact.
Other
- Supervising volunteers and media/communications placement students.
- Work with the Business Development Team to provide stories of impact and other content as requested for funding applications, progress reports or other reports/presentations.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties but a key summary of the main responsibilities of this post.
 

Personal Specification/Key Competencies
Experience & Qualifications:
- A track record of creative writing to raise awareness or report on issues and events Essential
- An eye for identifying stories and an ability to sensitively interview vulnerable people Essential
- Confident in a media environment and gaining good public relations and media coverage Essential
- Responding to Crisis Communications including myth busting and finding media press
allies Desirable
- Coordination of successful campaigns Essential
- Working with designers and filmmakers to produce printed, online and film content Desirable
- Supporter development and fundraising experience Desirable
- Formal qualification in Journalism or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable
- Supervising volunteers and/or placement students Desirable
- English Language proficiency at A Level (or equivalent) Essential
Skills:
- Initiative and a creative approach to problem-solving Essential
- Ability to work strategically while delivering operational communications strategy Essential
- Ability to identify opportunities to contribute to public conversations Essential
- Strong editorial, proofreading and quality-control skills Desirable
- Interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and organisational skills Essential
- Good IT skills and ability to work with Microsoft 365 Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills Essential
- The ability to plan and deliver against targets Essential
- Analyse communications performance and use insights to improve future activities Essential
- The ability to prioritise and work well under pressure, including in a Crisis environment Essential
- Graphic design skills using Canva or similar platforms Desirable
- Photography, videography or basic content production skills Essential
- Knowledge of media monitoring and social media analytics tools Essential
Personal qualities:
- To be committed to supporting vulnerable migrants, including centring lived
experience and amplifying underrepresented voices Essential
- Emotional resilience and the ability to engage appropriately with potentially distressing
stories and experiences Essential
- Reflects on practice and seeks support when needed to sustain wellbeing Essential
- Absolute integrity with a commitment to transparency and openness Essential
- To be supportive of the culture and values of the charity Essential
- Interest in current affairs, combating misinformation on migration, refugees and
asylum seekers Essential

Note: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of migration or the asylum system.
This role involves regular engagement with people who may have experienced trauma, displacement and significant barriers. We are looking for someone who can approach this work with sensitivity, professionalism and appropriate personal boundaries whilst communicating their own wellbeing. Action Foundation is committed to supporting staff through clinical supervision, wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
This post requires a valid right to work in the UK (Action Foundation does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence), a DBS check, and two satisfactory references.

Want to make a difference to people experiencing homelessness? Step into a meaningful role helping run one of our most important services.

The Programmes Executive plays a central role in making our weekly Drop-in a welcoming, well-organised and valuable space for homeless and vulnerably housed adults.

The Drop-in is the primary focus of this role. It is a hands-on operational and frontline position, with responsibility for helping the Drop-in run smoothly from preparation through to close. This includes managing deliveries and donations, ensuring the venue and kitchen are properly set up, organising resources, coordinating and briefing volunteers, working with security and overseeing the practical flow of the evening.

The role is about more than logistics. The Executive will be a key guiding presence in the space, helping to shape its structure, atmosphere and culture. They will be visible and approachable, build positive relationships with guests, anticipate and manage issues, support volunteers and help ensure that the Drop-in is calm, welcoming, safe and respectful.

The Executive will also listen to what is happening on the ground, identify what is working and what could be improved and feed this back to the wider team. They will help guests understand and access relevant RESTART LIVES programmes and opportunities. They will be an important part of the Programmes team, supporting essential data and reporting, researching and sourcing facilitators, helping with programme logistics, contributing ideas for new activities and opportunities for guests and attending selected sessions. As part of this, they will run or help to run some activities such as Zumba, film club and board games before the main Drop-in service. These provide another opportunity to build trusted relationships with guests and encourage engagement with wider support.

This is an energetic, varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to have a genuine and positive impact on the experience of our guests and the wider work of RESTART LIVES. If this sounds like the kind of role you’d enjoy and you think you could bring the energy, warmth and initiative we’re looking for, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

Summary of Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join the RHN Academy as a Partner Liaison Officer.

This role sits at the heart of our growing Academy, supporting partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and ensuring the smooth coordination of academic modules, CPD offerings, and student placements. Acting as the main point of contact for with HEIs, the post holder will play a key role in maintaining strong, effective relationships and ensuring seamless communication across all stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Clinical Education team to support the delivery of high-quality education programmes, coordinating logistics, managing enrolments, and contributing to the ongoing development of Academy processes.

This is an evolving role with a unique opportunity to shape systems and ways of working as the Academy continues to grow.

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals in the UK. Our vision is to be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability.

We provide person-centred care focused on enhancing dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our services span the full care pathway, supported by a strong research and education programme.

Main Objectives of the Role

• To act as the primary liaison between the RHN Academy and Higher Education Institutions, ensuring effective communication and coordination
• To support the delivery and administration of academic modules, CPD programmes, and learner activities
• To coordinate student onboarding processes, including placements, inductions, and learner support
• To provide operational and administrative support to the Clinical Education team
• To contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Academy systems and processes
• To ensure high standards of organisation, communication, and professionalism across all areas of work

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team.

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

Empowering the next generation

We’re looking for an incredible, self-starting fundraiser to help transform the lives of young people and raise vital funds to support RAF Air Cadets. If you’re passionate about CSR, skilled at connecting supporters to a genuine cause and passionate about providing air cadets with unforgettable opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

The Air Cadet Charity is an independent organisation dedicated to supporting the RAF Air Cadets. We provide essential grants for activities, cutting-edge equipment, and life-changing experiences that go beyond standard provision. From funding flight simulators and drone technology to enabling international expeditions, STEM projects, and leadership training, we give young people the tools to excel. Operating primarily on voluntary contributions made via cadet subscriptions from across the RAF Air Cadet organisation, we are now strategically expanding our fundraising focus toward corporate support.

This is an exciting role where you will take the lead on building upon our existing corporate foundations and establishing our dedicated corporate supporter network from the ground up. We are a close-knit, collaborative team offering a supportive workplace where your vision and contributions will directly shape our growth.

Please note this role is primarily home-based with travel across the UK for supporter engagement, meetings, and events.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate giving: Identify, cultivate, and secure valuable philanthropic donations and financial support from businesses aligned with our mission, driving the primary focus of the role to grow our corporate donor base.
• Income generation & strategy: Drive income growth by developing and delivering against agreed corporate fundraising targets, building a sustainable pipeline of new supporters, and actively monitoring and reporting on financial progress.
• Diversified fundraising & income generation: Oversee and manage our broader fundraising streams—including individual donors and digital/website giving channels—alongside  handling occasional applications, stewardship, and reporting for existing trusts, foundations, and major donors as required.
• Stewardship & relationship management: Deliver exceptional, high-touch stewardship to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our corporate donors, individual supporters, and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work alongside our team to co-create inspiring case studies, impact reports, and marketing materials highlighting how philanthropic donations directly benefit cadets.
• Representation: Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for our charity at networking functions, corporate meetings, and cadet showcases.

This role reports to the Charity Director and works closely with the Marketing and Engagement Officer, collaborating across income generation and marketing to support our mission.

Person specification

• Essential experience: Proven track record in corporate fundraising within the charity sector, with a strong emphasis on securing corporate donations and an ability to manage multiple income streams as a sole fundraiser.
• Relationship building: Exceptional networking, negotiation, and communication skills with a natural talent for inspiring supporters to invest in our grant-making cause.
• Commercial acumen: Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives and philanthropic giving.
• Working style: Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and capable of working independently in a remote/hybrid environment while contributing to a friendly team culture.
• Travel requirements: A willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK—including to London and various regional locations—for corporate meetings, relationship building, and charity events.
• General Support: A willingness to undertake other reasonable duties to support our team and wider charity goals.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with CRM systems or donor databases.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver corporate engagement events.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media to support fundraising campaigns.
• Understanding of the youth sector or uniformed organisations.
• Familiarity with the Armed Forces, defence sector, or military-charity networks, bringing a helpful understanding of defence contacts and sector terminology.
• Background in managing trusts, foundations, individual donors, or major donors and building face-to-face relationships.
• Experience writing compelling applications and stewardship reports for trusts, foundations, and major donors.

Why join us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and dedicated team where your ideas matter.
• Enjoy the flexibility of home-based working while staying closely connected with colleagues and supporters.
• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown period.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance cover at 4x your salary.
• The chance to see the direct, inspiring impact of your work on young people's lives.

 

How to apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing your relevant fundraising experience and why you are inspired to support our charity's mission.

Application Timeline & Process:

• Closing Date: 9am Friday 2nd October
• Shortlisting & Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date, with interviews to be held on 22 October in person.
• Interview Format: A single-round interview process featuring a brief, pre-interview practical task to give us a chance to see your skills in action.

The Air Cadet Charity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Work with us and help make a difference!

Full Time | Permanent Contract
Salary: £28,804 per annum

Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community?

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking an Activities Coordinator to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by creating meaningful experiences that reduce social isolation, improve mental health and support individuals on their journey towards independent living.

As Activities Coordinator, you will design, coordinate and deliver a varied timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of activities including arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, fitness, wellbeing and life-skills workshops.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules that meet the varied interests and support needs of clients.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels and individual circumstances.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with clients who may have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping or complex trauma.
• Motivate and support individuals to try new experiences and engage with activities that promote wellbeing and personal development.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and external partners to ensure activities complement clients’ support plans.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers who assist with activity delivery.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations, guest speakers and community groups to expand opportunities available to clients.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor the impact and success of the activities programme.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements and undertake risk assessments where appropriate.

 

What we are looking for…

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people facing disadvantage and who can inspire others through creativity, encouragement and positive engagement.

Requirements and Benefits

Reporting to: Client Services Manager
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent

 

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
• Healthcare package.
• Travel benefits.
• Workplace pension scheme.

 

About us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Iain McLeod or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Fundraising and Engagement Officer, who will work within our Marketing and Fundraising team.

About the job

Location: Devon-Wide, based in Exeter

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours:  37 hours per week

Salary: £30,024 - £32,597

Deadline for application: 5pm on 22nd September 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

About Space

We are an ambitious and innovative charity committed to ‘unlocking potential with young people and their communities’. Building on an established reputation of successful youth work and other services, Space is seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services and increasing the scope of what we do. 

Space’s core values are: 

★ Integrity - doing what's right even when no one is looking 

★ Respect - interacting with fairness, kindness and dignity 

★ Determination - we give people a second chance and a third, fourth

★ Collaborative - doing great things together and with others 

★ Accountable - managing risk, taking responsibility and be accountable to each other and our stakeholders 

★ Dynamic - creating fun and a little bit of weirdness 

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional with a proven track record to join our growing
team. This role offers the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and develop new skills within a
collaborative environment.
Working with the Business Development and Fundraising Lead, you will identify, initiate, and lead
fundraising activities across various income streams, including:

• Grants
• Philanthropy and individual giving
• Community and corporate support
• Events and challenges

Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Duties

Bid Writing & Evidence Gathering

• Collaboratively write funding bids that help deliver on Space’s strategic objectives and income generation plans.
• Collate evidence that strengthens Space’s ability to write informed and comprehensive funding bids

Relationship Management

• Work with the Business Development and Fundraising Lead to develop and manage a supporter stewardship process to attract new and sustain existing donors and other supporters.

Systems & Administration

• Adhere to and build effective processes and systems for tracking fundraising activities, money, contacts, records, and reporting.

Corporate Partnerships & Business Development

•  Identify local businesses to engage with Space Youth Centres and Chances School.
• Create opportunities for corporate partnerships and income support that align with the organisation's mission and values.

Marketing & Campaigns

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create fundraising and engagement campaigns and materials, such as brochures, emails, newsletters, and social media content.
•  Develop campaigns and content for engaging staff and the public in their own fundraising initiatives for Space Youth Services (e.g., managing JustGiving pages, best practice guides, and website content).
• Recognise, reward, and celebrate young people’s achievements, learning, and successes - acting as the vital link between on-the-ground success stories and the Marketing team.

Community Engagement & Local Events

• Work with local Youth Work managers to develop and implement local fundraising plans, including the planning and delivery of community events.
• Manage and attend events when required. Work at times that are conducive to community fundraising activities and participants, including evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute central fundraising events, community outreach, and engagement strategies.

Volunteer Support

• Work with the volunteer coordinator and Social Action Manager to support local fundraising volunteers.

What We Offer

• Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)

• Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays

• Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year

• Employee assistance programme 24/7

• Casual dress code 

• Social occasions

• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities

• Enhanced sick pay

• Chromebook and work mobile 

• Value-driven culture

• Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)

How to Apply

Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.

For more information please visit our website.

To apply for this post please complete the attached application form.

Deadline for applications is 5pm on 22nd September 2026. The Interview will be held at The 100 Club, Exeter week commencing 12th October  2026.

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:

• An identity check (photo ID)

• Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current

• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

We're looking for a highly organised and relationship-focused Partnership Officer to join our Partnerships Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, coordinating complex activities and making a tangible difference to the lives of vulnerable communities around the world. You'll play a key role in helping life-saving medicines reach those who need them most.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

The Role

Partnerships are at the heart of IHP's work. As Partnership Officer, you'll help build and maintain productive relationships with both corporate and NGO partners, ensuring donated medicines and healthcare products move efficiently from offer through to delivery.

Working across the partnership lifecycle, you'll coordinate activities, manage information and support programmes that deliver real impact for people around the world.

This is a varied role that combines:

• Partnership and relationship management
• Project and programme coordination
• Product donation administration
• Data and CRM management
• Income generation support
• Cross-team collaboration

About You

You’ll be a highly organised and relationship-focused person with experience in a coordination, partnership, fundraising or operations role.

We’re looking for someone with:

Essential

✅ Experienced in coordination, partnerships, relationship management, fundraising, operations, or a similar role

✅ Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail

✅ Confident and effective in both written and verbal communication

✅ Experienced in using CRM/database systems and Microsoft Office

✅ Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

✅ Proactive, with a solutions-focused approach

✅ Committed to supporting and upholding IHP's Christian ethos

Desirable

➕ Experience supporting fundraising, donor reporting or proposal development

➕ Knowledge of the healthcare, humanitarian, pharmaceutical or supply chain sectors

➕ Experience working across multiple stakeholders or cross-functional teams

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

Why join IHP?

This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.

Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Could you play a crucial role within our busy and friendly team and take responsibility for managing our benevolent fund?

We are looking to recruit an Administration and Grants Officer to support the output of our HQ, including benevolent fund caseload management, member support, and general Association output. Some travel is expected to support membership events inc. evenings & weekends, with occasional overnight stays. We offer generous holiday entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution, free parking, access to gym/swimming pool, canteen, café and shop. 

We are the UK’s largest membership organisation of female veterans and serving women - a financially sustainable £8m charity which aims to provide camaraderie, benevolence and support to women who have served in the Army. Additionally, we aim to exert influence within the military charity sector to broaden support for all female veterans of the UK Armed Forces. 

Our benevolent fund awards over £200k in grants per year to an average of 120 applicants, from minor requests to major grants, and annual maintenance. We organise both national and local events for our members to attend where they meet up with old friends, remember those we have lost, support each other, have fun and make new and lasting memories. We have approaching 5000 active members which we hope to grow as we reach out to many more female veterans eligible to join our Association. 

You will:

• have experience of working in a member or public-facing organisation, supporting and liaising with a diverse cohort of individuals in a wide variety of interests and needs

• have experience of managing caseloads and carrying out detailed casework

• have a sound knowledge of how individual grants are awarded

• have a strong understanding of the work of SSAFA, TRBL & other caseworking and almonising agencies

• understand the value of strong communication and be experienced in engaging people from many walks of life, tailoring your communication style to a variety of audiences

• be skilled at building positive working relationships, with a friendly and engaging manner

• be highly organised with great attention to detail, and work well within a small staff team where each team member is expected to pitch in and work collaboratively

• Be engaging and welcoming, able to attend events and interact with members of the public

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees with a number of sub-committees, all volunteers. We are a small staff team of 5, led by a CEO, who are motivated by the good work we do to support some amazing, brave and pioneering women. We are proud of the work we do to support female veterans, many of whom are now well into retirement. Some have fallen on hard times and need our financial support, whilst others may be lonely or have reduced mobility, and rely on our association to keep them in touch with like-minded comrades.

We are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK. 

If you are a motivated, self-starting and engaging individual with a passion for working with people and supporting their needs, then we look forward to receiving your application by way of a CV and a detailed supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role with regard to the above person specification. 

Context of role:

The Outreach Officer plays a key role in raising awareness of services, strengthening community
partnerships and supporting the delivery of high-quality bereavement support activities across the
region. The postholder will engage with local networks, coordinate events, and support volunteers
while ensuring effective monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement. The role involves regular travel within Wessex

Key responsibilities:
Support Service:
1. Event Coordination and Delivery
1.1: Coordinate and deliver regular community engagement activities, including; coffee mornings and
support events.
1.2: Organise and facilitate regular wellbeing and social activities, such as; walks or group sessions.
1.3: Represent the organisation at regional events, including supporting fundraising and CYP teams
when required.
1.4: Co-lead on bookings and coordination of Ty Uchaf, our respite house.
2. Awareness, Training and Engagement
2.1: Lead on regional awareness training delivery for non-emergency services and community-based
organisations.
2.2: Deliver additional 2wish training programmes as required, including Children & Young People
(CYP) and Bereavement in workplace support training.
2.3: Lead awareness and advocacy activities with local ‘support champions’, including professionals
within non-emergency services.
3. Partnership and Network Development
3.1: Actively engage with local bereavement networks through attendance at meetings, hosting
information stands and building strong professional relationships across the region.
3.2: Develop and maintain effective links with community partners to expand reach and awareness of
services.
4. Volunteer Support
4.1: Act as a key local contact for volunteers.
4.2: Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers in collaboration with the wider
team.
5. Administration, Monitoring and Reporting
5.1: Maintain and take ownership of relevant systems and spreadsheets, including those used for:
52: Event planning and delivery
5.3: Marketing and communications
5.4: Contact and engagement tracking
5.5: Professional and family engagement records
5.6: Accurately record interactions with stakeholders, including; families, professionals, champions
and referral partners.
5.7: Monitor and manage posts/content on Facebook family accounts.
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement
6.1: Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
6.2: Collect and review feedback from events and training sessions to inform future development.

2.0 General:
1.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
1.2: To keep clear and up to date records on database of activities with families and any ensuing
action
1.3: To promote the on-going work and continued support that 2wish can offer
1.4: To work as part of a team providing support to suddenly bereaved families
1.5: To work alongside support team and maintain a seamless approach to service delivery
1.6: To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
1.7: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
1.8: To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
1.9: To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,
Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working
practices as appropriate
1.10: To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
1.11: Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and
undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to
the role
1.12: To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of
services and activities provided
1.13: Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances
unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and
tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
This role is subject to a DBS check.

Finance & Contract Management Officer

Organisation: Gambling Harm UK, registered charity no. 1196538

Location: Home-based (UK), with occasional travel for team days

Hours: Two days a week (0.4 FTE, around 15 hours), worked flexibly across the week

Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 a year full-time equivalent (£15,200 to £16,800 actual for two days a week), depending on experience. We are also open to a self-employed arrangement at an equivalent day rate.

Contract: Fixed term to 31 May 2028 (the end of our current OHID grant plus two months), with scope to extend if further funding is secured. Employed or self-employed, to suit the right candidate.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Start: November 2026, or as soon as possible after

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2026. We review applications as they arrive and may interview before the closing date, so please apply early.

Interviews: Week beginning 20 October 2026, on Microsoft Teams

About Gambling Harm UK

Gambling Harm UK (GHUK) is a lived-experience-led public health charity working to prevent and reduce gambling harm. Formerly Gambling Education Network, we are independent of the gambling industry and funded by public money, which we take seriously.

We are in Year 1 of a two-year national programme. Our two largest contracts are with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and NHS England, and we expect to add further contracts and grants as the charity grows. We are a small team where every role matters, and good financial management directly enables our mission.

The opportunity

This is a new post. You will be the person who keeps our finances accurate, our payments properly controlled, our contracts monitored and our funders confident that public money is being used well. You will report to the CEO, work day to day with the Director of Operations and our Bookkeeper, and have a direct line to the Treasurer and the Chair of our Audit & Risk Committee.

It is a hands-on role with real ownership of the numbers, the contracts and the controls. Two days a week is enough to do it well, and we are flexible about how those days are worked.

What you will do

Financial management and transactions

• Process payments, expenses and payroll runs through Apron, working within our dual-authorisation controls with the bank and our trustee authorisers

• Monitor bank accounts, cash flow and outstanding payments, and reconcile bank and Apron records with the Bookkeeper

• Monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances and emerging pressures early

• Support preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections

• Prepare monthly financial reports for the CEO, Director of Operations, Trustees and committees

• Make sure all spend is authorised in line with delegated authority and our financial policies

Contract and grant management

• Maintain the central register of contracts, grants and key supplier arrangements

• Monitor contract values, spend, milestones, KPIs and renewal dates for OHID, NHS England and future funders

• Prepare and submit funder claims and financial reports accurately and on time

• Flag financial or contractual risks and make sure they are acted on

• Give the CEO and Director of Operations early warning of expiry and renewal dates

Bookkeeping assurance and controls

• Work with the Bookkeeper so every transaction is recorded and coded to the right fund, project or funder

• Monitor and report on restricted funds

• Maintain financial controls, procedures and audit trails, and support the annual independent examination

• Identify control weaknesses or irregularities and escalate them

Procurement and compliance

• Support procurement in line with our policies, including quotations and documentation

• Monitor supplier performance, spend and compliance

• Keep financial and contractual records complete, accurate and secure

• Support compliance with Charity Commission requirements and contribute to the risk register where finance or contract risks arise

What we are looking for

Essential

• Experience of financial administration, bookkeeping, management accounts or a similar finance role

• Experience of monitoring budgets and expenditure

• Good understanding of financial controls and procedures

• Experience of contract, grant or supplier management

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy

• Well organised, able to work independently and manage competing deadlines

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Confident with Microsoft Excel and standard office systems

Desirable

• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation

• Knowledge of charity accounting, restricted funds and funder requirements

• Knowledge of Charity Commission requirements

• Experience of contract monitoring or commissioned services

• Experience of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, and of online payment or expenses platforms such as Apron

• A finance or accountancy qualification, or working towards one

Personal qualities

• Trustworthy, professionally discreet and methodical

• Proactive in spotting problems, risks and opportunities

• Comfortable challenging spend or processes where needed

• Collaborative, and able to work well with the CEO, Director of Operations, Bookkeeper, Trustees, funders and partners

• Committed to value for money and sound stewardship of charitable resources

• Committed to Gambling Harm UK’s values and our public health approach to preventing gambling harm

How to apply

Please apply via CharityJob. Your application should include:

• Your current CV

• A supporting statement of no more than two pages covering your motivation and how your experience meets the requirements of the role

• Whether you are looking for an employed or a self-employed arrangement (either is fine)

For an informal and confidential conversation before applying, please get in touch via our CharityJob listing.

Gambling Harm UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly from communities disproportionately affected by gambling harm.

We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance Officer to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of our charity.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that good charity finance is about much more than processing transactions. You will help us understand our financial position, make informed decisions about our resources and ensure that our funding is managed responsibly.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our finances, including bookkeeping, payments and receipts, reconciliations, payroll liaison, budgeting, grant monitoring and producing regular management information. You will also support the preparation of year-end information and work with our external auditor as required.

We are a placed based health and wellbeing charity working to improve the lives of people in our communities. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and ensuring that our resources are used effectively and responsibly.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work will have a direct impact. Good financial management enables us to deliver our work, meet our commitments to funders and make sustainable decisions about our future.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your financial skills in a supportive, purposeful organisation — and where your contribution will genuinely matter — we would love to hear from you.

Help lead the next chapter of an award-winning, volunteer-powered environmental charity

As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, Shrewsbury Food Hub is looking for an inclusive, practical and strategically minded Executive Director to lead us through the next phase of our development.

We have a simple vision: a community where food is valued and not wasted.

Founded in 2016, we rescue surplus food seven days a week from local suppliers and redistribute it through charities, community groups, schools and Foodshares. In the year to March 2026 alone, we rescued more than 270 tonnes of food, with our work reaching an estimated 4,000 people every week across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

We have also developed a growing programme of community cooking, bringing people together to build skills and confidence, share food and strengthen community – while ensuring that good food does not go to waste.

The opportunity

Shrewsbury Food Hub has grown significantly over the past decade. Our next Executive Director will help us build on that success while strengthening the foundations beneath it.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established and much-loved local charity through a period of organisational development: bringing greater clarity, focus, structure and resilience while protecting the energy, relationships and community spirit that make the Hub special.

The Board is committed to focusing increasingly on governance and delegating day-to-day leadership and management to the Executive Director. You will have the authority and responsibility to lead the organisation, work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and create the conditions in which staff and volunteers can perform at their best.

This is not a figurehead role. We need an Executive Director who can see the bigger picture, make difficult choices and turn strategy into practical action – someone equally comfortable around the Board table and spending time with the staff, volunteers and partners who make our work possible.

This role is largely based in Shrewsbury, with some home working possible. This is a strongly place-based role requiring a regular and visible on-site presence.

What you will lead

Working with the Board, staff, volunteers and partners, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a clear, focused and financially sustainable strategy.
• Strengthen our structures, systems, processes and ways of working, leading organisational change with clarity and sensitivity.
• Provide overall leadership for safe, reliable and effective operations and organisational risk.
• Build an inclusive, enabling and accountable culture, supporting and developing our Senior Leadership Team and wider community of staff and volunteers.
• Oversee financial sustainability and the development of a strong, balanced income base.
• Build trusted relationships with funders, suppliers, businesses, local authorities and community partners, acting as a visible and credible ambassador for the Hub.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Who are we looking for?

You will bring successful senior leadership experience from a charity, social enterprise, public service or other purpose-led organisation, together with experience of shaping strategy, leading change and turning plans into results.

You will be financially astute, pragmatic and comfortable creating clarity in a busy organisation. Above all, you will be a genuine people leader: emotionally intelligent, approachable and able to build trust across a diverse community of staff, volunteers, trustees, founders and partners.

We don't expect our new Executive Director to be a specialist in everything. You may bring particular depth in operational and organisational leadership or in income generation, fundraising and external development. What matters is that you have credible experience of the other and the leadership ability to bring different expertise together.

Previous Executive Director experience is welcome, but is not essential.

Our values

We want our new Executive Director to share our commitment to reducing food waste and strengthening our community, and to lead in a way that reflects our values:

Passion – Accountability – Inclusiveness – Integrity – Caring – Resilience

These values shape not only what we do, but how we work together. We are looking for a leader who enables others to succeed, listens to different perspectives, acts with integrity and empathy, and remains purposeful and constructive through change.

Our ambitions remain firmly rooted in place. We believe there is significant potential to deepen our environmental and social impact across Shrewsbury and Shropshire, rather than becoming a national organisation.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than three pages, outlining your suitability for the role, by 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Shrewsbury Food Hub on Monday 5 October 2026, providing an opportunity to meet the team, see the Hub in action and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation ahead of formal interviews.

Shrewsbury Food Hub values the strength that comes from different experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.

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Fixed Term until 31st July 2027

35 hours/week

Up to £70, 000 per annum

Location: Remote with some travel to Whitecross Studios, London

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Flexible working

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-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.

Our People, Culture, and Transformation domain is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for our people and volunteers. We bring together strong people practices, modern digital tools, and meaningful data insights to build the skills, systems, and culture that help everyone thrive. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping an organisation that is supportive, forward-thinking, and empowered by both people-centred approaches and smart, connected technology, enabling The Children's Society to grow its impact and deliver on our mission.

About the role:Reporting to the Executive Director of People Culture and Transformation, you will play a key role in working alongside the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, helping us to transform our work creating opportunity for organisational effectiveness and sustainability and enabling us to deliver even greater impact to children and young people.

We're looking for someone who has extensive experience, knowledge and skill in leading and delivering organisational transformation. It is crucial that you can build relationships with senior level stakeholders quickly, are able to critique and influence and can produce a plan and approach that enables us to transform our systems, processes and ways of working. The outputs of this work will sit alongside our strategic framework and will support the work that we already have underway in enabling a thriving organisation.

This role is for a defined period of time, therefore it will also be important that you can demonstrate experience in enabling internal teams to continue with the work delivery at the right time.

We are excited to be embarking on this journey and look forward to receiving applications.

Key skills and experience:

-Experience of leading and delivering organisational transformation

-Creating the right conditions for organisational effectiveness through design and practices

-Proven track record in achieving transformational change and bringing the organisation on the journey

-Ability to work with all key stakeholders, influencing and helping to impart knowledge and skill

-Enabling internal capability to hand the baton over at the right time

Closing date: Midnight on 11th October 2026Interviews: 19th and 23rd October 2026

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 employment 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.IN3