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The Community Engagement & Support role is about providing greater sustainability and resilience for the Fahr’s Disease community and Fahr Beyond as a charity. The post holder will be building the capacity for Fahr Beyond to provide support for people living with Fahr’s and their families through creating a volunteer network that can provide an ongoing fortnightly support group. Additionally, through working with other organisations, the post holder will develop more support pathways and opportunities for patients; this is envisioned as strategic work within the Parkinson’s and Dementia space.
This post will also play a key role in bridging Fahr Beyond’s work with the community and medical professionals to develop awareness of Fahr’s Disease.
What will you do in the role?
Volunteer Mobilisation & Management
- Support the development of a volunteer strategy for Fahr Beyond
- Actively manage the establishment of a volunteer network utilising prior expressions of interest, and you will support the onboarding of volunteers
- The main point of contact for volunteers and help resolve matters they may have
Engagement & Communication
- Monitor and respond to incoming correspondence to Fahr Beyond, along with assigning any actions for response to the appropriate volunteer
- Support the trustees and volunteers with managing Fahr Beyond’s social media
- Work with Fahr Beyond volunteers to ensure that Fahr Beyond maintains regular communications with patients, medical professionals, and key partners
- ·Represent Fahr Beyond at sector events and/or meetings, particularly with organisations we are a member of
Project & Event Management
- Support (and if required coordinate) Fahr Beyond’s education and awareness events for Fahr’s Disease, and events connecting multiple stakeholders in the Fahr’s Disease space
- Support volunteers in creating fundraising and community involvement activities (online and potentially in-person)
Please send your CV (no more than 3 A4 Pages) and a Covering Statement (of no more than one A4 page) in a PDF or Word Document with the subject ‘Community Engagement & Support Officer – Application’ by 9:00 am (BST) Friday 24th July 2026
To support people living with Fahr's Disease and their families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a People and Culture Officer to support the delivery of a comprehensive, proactive and high-quality People Service.
What you will do:
- Assist the People and Culture Manager to provide support, advice and guidance to managers on effective implementation of all policies and processes covering the full employee lifecycle.
- Manage minor/ low level employee relations processes with support from the People and Culture Manager
- Prepare and issue HR documentation, including contracts, invite letters and outcome letters with support from the People and Culture Manager
- Be the notetaker in HR meetings, including team meetings, investigations, disciplinaries and appeals.
- Support managers with recruitment processes and campaigns.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues relating to policies and procedures.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- English Language and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
- CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Demonstratable experience of managing employee relation cases in line with UK employment law and best practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your workload
- Competent user of all Microsoft Office packages.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £25,404.80 per annum (Scale point 18) progressing by increments to £27,738.50 per annum (Scale point 23)
Hours: 29 hours per week Location: Warrington
Contract: Fixed term contract for 13 months.
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Medicash membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 19th July 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
To prevent suicide with urgent support, education, campaigns and conversations that keep young people safe – and hope alive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Remotely in the UK with some travel for meetings and events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Philanthropy team where you will develop and grow a mixed portfolio of major donors and trusts. Will you join us and make a better life for cats?
Responsibilities of our Philanthropy Manager:
- The Philanthropy Manager role sits within the Philanthropy team (part of a wider Philanthropy & Partnerships function) that seeks to identify, engage, secure support from major donors and trusts.
- The team manages a significant portfolio and has ambitious growth targets, and this role will play a key part in growing the number and overall value of supporters.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
- Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
- We have a team of 21
What we’re looking for in our Philanthropy Manager:
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with high value prospects, either individual or Charitable Trusts and Foundations, and securing significant gifts
- High value donor stewardship and relationship development
- Developing and communicating high value funding propositions and products
- Line management experience
- Writing compelling cases for support and applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and passionately
What we can offer you:
- A generous pension salary exchange scheme
- range of health benefits including health insure on completion of probation
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 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: 19th July 2026
Virtual interview date: 28th & 29th July 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
3. Final stage informal discussion
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for London.. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.
You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.
At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
CONTEXT
An estimated 12,000 men are raped every year and 76,000 sexually abused or assaulted. Yet just 4% of men will tell someone. Of those who do, it takes on average 26 years to do so.
Survivors UK provides specialist support to (cis and trans*) men and boys, and to non-binary people, who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. Our aim is to help any man, boy, or non-binary person, to have the confidence to tell someone what’s happened to them, and to know that it’s OK to seek help. When they do, we want to ensure they have access to the right support so they can deal with the impact of their experiences.
We provide emotional support, information and signposting to survivors and anyone worried about someone they know, through a national website and webchat service (open till 8pm most evenings). Last year, 2,600 people contacted us via our webchat services and social media.
In London, we are the only organisation providing specialist services for men and boys, including individual counselling and therapeutic groupwork, available till 9pm six days a week. Across London, we provide the capital’s only Independent Sexual Advisor (ISVA) Service that helps men and boys through the criminal justice system.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting role at Survivors UK which combines counselling and practical support, specifically to the (circa) 150 people who refer themselves for individual counselling with us each year. You will work specifically with young people aged 13+ and people from Black, Asian and Multi-Heritage communities who have experienced sexual violence.
The people served include those with clinical mental health diagnoses, drug and alcohol dependencies, at risk of suicide, homelessness or involved in the sex industry. You will need to be a highly skilled counsellor with experience of dealing with very vulnerable clients, willing to work flexibly and on your own initiative. Importantly, you will be a compassionate person, able to blend therapeutic work with practical support and care.
Main responsibilities include:
- Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys, men, trans people and non-binary people from the BAM community who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
- Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face with clients 13+ years old.
- With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
- An ability, interest and commitment to working and developing a therapeutic approach that is culturally attuned to Black, Asian and Multi and Dual Heritage clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
- Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance
PURPOSE
- Provide counselling and practical support interventions to boys, men and non-binary people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted with high levels of need and who are most vulnerable.
- Collaborate with clients to discover what their needs are from our service
- Support the monitoring and reporting to funders on the development and delivery of the service.
KEY OUTCOMES
- Survivors who are highly vulnerable and distressed will have access to a service that meets their needs, with improvements in their overall health and wellbeing.
- A reduction in harmful behaviours, such as less suicidal ideation, reduced drug & alcohol use, reduced incidences of self-harm.
- Survivors who are leading chaotic lifestyles report feeling more stable, better able to cope and better supported.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service Delivery
- Deliver counselling interventions by phone, video calling and face-to-face
- Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, ensuring adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection procedures.
- With clients, develop action plans to help them address emotional and practical needs and ensure clients can engage with a flexible service.
- Provide regular and timely communications with clients so that they are encouraged to remain with the service.
- Attend clinical supervision.
- Liaison and Promotion
- Maintain good working relationships with other support services associated with the client.
- Monitoring, evaluation and dissemination
- Collect and accurately record one-to-one contact data, including presenting issues, client notes, socio-economic demographics, using Survivors UK Salesforce database.
- Monitor individual client’s progress through the outcomes monitoring framework.
- Where appropriate, and within safeguarding and data protection policies, collate qualitative client stories for reporting back to funders, evidencing need and service user opinion.
- Ensure all clients are aware of and have access to the organisation’s complaints policy.
- General Duties
- Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role, including accurate record keeping and filing.
- Provide input and comment on the development of Survivors UK policies and procedures and ensure you follow established procedures.
- As a member of a small team, contribute to the development of new initiatives and services in response to client need.
The post-holder will be required to carry out additional duties from time to time. Such duties will be commensurate with the role.
Survivors UK is an equal opportunities employer.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience and qualifications
- A BACP, UKCP or BABCP accredited counsellor, psychotherapist or CBT practitioner.
- Completed at least 3 parts of EMDR training. Potential for completion of the training to be offered with the role
- At least 2-years’ experience of working with highly vulnerable clients in a counselling and/or support service.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Demonstrable caseload management, with experience of undertaking initial counselling assessments.
- Experience of using creative approaches such as art, drama or play when working therapeutically with children and young people.
- Proven track record in helping clients who are experiencing high levels of distress and/or chaotic lifestyles, to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Efficient and accurate use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, such as CORE, Outcomes Star, or similar
Skills, knowledge and competences
- Strong understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on (cis and trans*) men and boys, and on non-binary people
- Self-motivated and a self-starter: high level of confidence to develop and deliver a new service.
- A mature, calm and empathic manner: able to engage with clients who have challenging needs and deal with highly emotional and stressful situations.
- Strong communication skills: able to build trusting relationships and rapport with clients and interact and engage effectively with external agencies.
- Adherence to confidentiality and boundary policies and practices.
- High degree of flexibility in approach to working with clients and the wider team.
- Positive attitude and willing to contribute to developments, improvements and changes more broadly within Survivors UK.
- Competent administrator and highly organised: committed to maintaining accurate client records and reporting on performance.
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
- A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter that explains how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Bone Cancer Research Trust has invested close to £12 million in research funding since our inception in 2006, with commitment accelerating rapidly since our first dedicated strategy was launched in 2017. We offer a diverse portfolio of research grant funding, supporting research at all phases and researchers at all stages of their career.
To maximise the impact of our work, we are now seeking an exceptional individual to provide administrative and coordination support across Research, Information, Support and Awareness. We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to hit the ground running as part of our busy charitable team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of our charitable objectives and make a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by the disease.
As an integral member of a cross-functional team, the post holder will support delivery across all charitable pillars and help ensure a joined-up approach to our work.
A key part of the role will be to engage directly and build strong relationships with our research and clinical community, from sending welcome packs to supporting our yearly impact monitoring.
The role will also involve interacting with patients and those affected with primary bone cancer. This may be through sending information resources or support boxes or may include the planning and delivery of laboratory tours.
Experience working in an administrative, process driven, or project delivery environment is essential. Knowledge and/or experience of medical charities would be beneficial but not essential. Working in health or research-related environments would be beneficial, but not essential. The role will involve the use of the charity’s CRM database and Teamwork. Experience in the use of these is beneficial; however full training will be given. Experience in organizing and delivering meetings and/or conferences would be beneficial.
This exciting role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about all aspects of a medical research charity, all whilst making a huge difference to people affected by primary bone cancer.
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
£40,000 per annum subject to knowledge and experience
ABOUT THE BIA
We have 600+ members at the BIA from a broad spectrum of biotech and life science companies including university spinouts, start-ups to scaling biotech to big pharma, including those that support the sector such as service providers, consultancies, law firms and universities.
We are looking for an experienced BD Manager to join the existing team here at BIA. The primary task is to help build relationships, retain current members, and secure new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly targets.
MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS ROLE:
- To support the Associate Director for Membership and Business Development in building relationships, retaining current members and securing new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly new membership targets
- To coordinate lead development and manage leads process through the entire sales cycle
- To plan and execute targeted business development campaigns working alongside the marketing team to ensure wider promotion
- Lead identification/qualification of potential new members
- To form effective connections with key personnel at member organisations, developing member engagement, event attendance and participation in BIA communities
- To support the development of the BIA business solutions saving programme – both in terms of increasing participation of new and existing members and increasing the range of savings schemes in line with member requirements
- At times, to help manage and organise external event activity including logistics and company engagement in relation to UK and overseas delegations
- To provide administrative support to BD and Membership function
- To work closely with the wider BIA team to deliver the overall membership strategy
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to design campaigns
- Work with wider team to ensure that lead capture through all channels (website, online communications, printed collateral, events, networking etc.) is comprehensive and provides the information necessary for effective follow up
- Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to develop schedules for following up on new member leads and tracking success rates
- Work with contacts at our business solutions partner programmes to develop these schemes further – maximising membership benefit and income for BIA
- Work with Membership team to ensure any issues with renewing members are addressed promptly and to a satisfactory conclusion
- Work with the Sponsorship Manager to pass on leads and to help embed relevant administration
- Gain a strong understanding of all BIA activities/initiatives in order to present the benefits and opportunities of BIA membership to potential and existing members in a professional manner
- Attend relevant industry and BIA events (UK & overseas) to network and to promote the benefits of BIA membership and build a professional network of contacts. This will include occasional evening and weekend work.
- Regular visits to BIA members offices and external events throughout the UK where appropriate
- Get to know the membership base, and communicate effectively and professionally with member contacts
- Effectively monitor revenue targets (and related budgets) and produce relevant status reports through Dynamics
- Work with Membership team to monitor and keep membership data up to date at all times
- Provide support where needed across the wider team
- Attend internal debtor meetings and chase for outstanding membership payments when necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Demonstrable Skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in consultative sales, business development or membership engagement (including closing sales and understanding CRM principles)
- Efficient and confident networker
- Strong desire to work for a mission driven and purposeful organisation
- Energetic, personable and determined but sensitive approach to uncovering and converting sales and upsell opportunities
- Conscientious and willing to adapt and be flexible
- Ability to grasp and convey a membership/service/NFP based offering
- Professionalism and ability to confidently liaise with decision makers
- Excellent presentation skills, written communications and attention to detail
- Experience in using all standard Microsoft programmes
- A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to get to grips with complex subject areas quickly
- Experience of using CRM databases in relation to contact management or sales leads
- Evidence of achieving revenue and/or retention targets
- Degree-level education or equivalent
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics for contact management or sales leads
- Life science background
- Experience from working within a not-for-profit/trade association
WORKING FOR THE BIA
Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities.
We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is under review and at the discretion of the business.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, with reference to the job description, outlining their approach to the role.
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applications written using an AI generator will not be accepted.
Please email your application and covering letter with the subject line “Membership and Business Development Manager Application - [Your Full Name].” Deadline for applications is Monday 20th July 2026 at 9am.
Initial interviews will take place during week(s) of 20/27 July, dependent on availability.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.
As the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, we influence government policy, the regulatory environment & the broader ecosystem
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead our Victim Support Services across Warwickshire. This role is to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months.
It is currently home based with an expectation to work from different office bases alongside team members when required as well as regular travel across Warwickshire to attend a range of in-person multi-agency operational and strategic meetings.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As an Operations Manager you will lead and manage the delivery of victim services supporting adults, children and young people, including specialist DA support for children and our Restorative Justice team. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services, as well as compliance with contractual and organisational standards, and supporting the Area Manager to identify opportunities for service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor service performance KPIs and business plans.
- Lead and support your team through effective recruitment, training and performance management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners and stakeholders.
- Analyse data and produce reports to inform service improvements.
- Support strategic projects and represent Victim Support externally as required.
The role includes an additional £2,000 allowance for managing multiple service types or specialist services with distinct funding streams.
About You
Ideally, you will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing a busy workload while building strong relationships with partner agencies. You'll bring proven leadership experience and a talent for inspiring others, along with the ability to drive positive change and make a real impact.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of government policy relating to victims and the Criminal Justice System, and an awareness of the impact crime has on victims and witnesses. You will share our commitment to organisational values, equality, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose in everything we do.
You will need:
- Understanding of voluntary and statutory agencies in criminal justice, health and social care.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
- Ability to analyse data and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
- Awareness of the impact of crime of people of all ages including children and young people.
- Experience of working directly with adults, children and young people.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Brent MH Accomodation
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for our service users. You will provide immediate support to individuals experiencing crisis situations, ensuring they receive appropriate assistance and access to emergency services where required. Working calmly and professionally, you will respond to out-of-hours enquiries, offer first-contact advice, and treat all service users with dignity, respect, and compassion, even in challenging circumstances.
You will be responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and smooth running of the building during night shifts, including carrying out regular health and safety checks, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, conducting building patrols, and responding appropriately to emergencies such as fire alarms or other incidents. The role also includes recording maintenance issues, supporting the upkeep of the premises, completing cleaning duties, and ensuring all project records are maintained accurately in line with procedures. Working closely with management and on-call support, you will help ensure policies and procedures are followed while contributing to a safe and positive environment for both service users and colleagues. Additionally, you may support wider organisational objectives through collaboration on service development opportunities and the retention of existing services.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and supporting people with mental health needs in a care or supported housing environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety within a registered care home setting and be confident in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for service users. The successful candidate will have knowledge of housing management, including maintenance and repairs, and be able to accurately maintain records, follow established policies and procedures, and use computer-based systems to document work and client information.
You will have experience of working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and a good understanding of the signs, symptoms, and treatments associated with mental illness, enabling you to identify changes in a service user's wellbeing and take appropriate action. A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is essential, alongside an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to respond appropriately to concerns. Above all, you will be a compassionate, reliable, and professional individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable people with dignity, respect, and person-centred care.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
As a Kinship Family Worker for Kinship Reach, you will deliver this online programme to families in your commissioned area. You will provide virtual one-to-one support to kinship carers and their families to help them become resilient and informed, with a strong support network to help them care for the children in their care.
Key responsibilities:
One-to-one support
Provide up to 6 one-to-one support sessions bespoke to the kinship carers and their families over a three-month intervention, working within the Kinship Reach delivery model. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Signposting or referring to relevant national and local services.
- Providing practical and emotional support to kinship carers.
- Liaising with other professionals and organisations.
- Making referrals to other Kinship services such as Advice, Someone Like Me, Peer-to-Peer.
- Providing support for carers to secure grants from local and national funders.
- Set goals for change following Kinship Reach processes, in partnership with the kinship carer.
- Monitor, review and revise these goals to ensure carers are on track and goals remain relevant.
Peer group facilitation and management
Kinship delivers virtual peer support groups which carers from Kinship’s programmes can access, coordinated by Senior Kinship Family Worker(s). This role could include:
- Developing existing groups and setting up new groups as required.
- Working closely with Kinship’s peer-to-peer service where appropriate.
- Collaborating with kinship carers, the local authority, and community partners to set up virtual and in-person peer support groups.
- Planning, preparing, facilitating virtual and in-person peer support groups.
- Promoting groups in the area you are delivering in to kinship carers and organisations who work with them, including contributing to the creation of promotional materials.
Participation
- Recruit kinship carers as volunteers to lead and support the development of virtual peer support groups.
- Work proactively to enable kinship carers to influence the design and delivery of the peer support groups delivered in their area (such as topics, time / date).
- Support Kinship’s communications and engagement strategy, such as helping to provide case studies and sourcing images for newsletters and local media to promote the programme and recruit participants.
Safeguarding and risk management
Kinship has a robust safeguarding structure. You will be supported by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Designated Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSL).
- Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect, following national legislation and procedures and Kinship’s own safeguarding procedures.
- Liaise with your line manager and safeguarding lead regarding safeguarding concerns, following Kinship’s policies and processes.
- Provide reports and information for managers about cases of concern.
- Ensure you are aware of and follow safeguarding policies and procedures risk of harm protocol.
- Complete risk assessments for events or groups with families in line with Kinship’s policies and processes to be signed off by a DSL or DDSL.
- Follow Kinship’s health and safety policies to keep yourself and your clients safe, such as Lone Working Policy, Home Visit Policy, risk assessment, events.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Record attendance at virtual support groups and ensure this is reported on the Salesforce database.
- Ensure casework, feedback, and other data related to service delivery are regularly and accurately recorded on our Salesforce database in line with Kinship’s policy and best practice.
- Ensure completion of carer registration forms, review forms, and closure forms, taking details that will be used to evidence impact.
- Collect case studies from your kinship carers to help demonstrate impact.
- Contribute to any reports for local authority partners as required in terms of data and case studies as required.
- Attend monitoring meetings as required.
- Engage in quality assurance processes in line with Kinship processes and policies.
Relationship and stakeholder management
- In partnership with the senior Kinship Family Worker, enable local authorities to understand the programme and pathways for how to make referrals.
- Support practitioners' meetings with local authorities to encourage referrals, discuss cases, and ensure local authority confidence in the programme.
- Where applicable, work with local authorities to raise awareness of kinship care and to reach and support kinship carers through the programme.
- Where possible and relevant, represent Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the programme and to influence other organisations.
- Where applicable, work with local authorities and voluntary and community groups supporting kinship families.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team in Exeter.
The Deputy Manager will work as part of a team that provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients with mental health across Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services.
They will work closely with and deputise for the Service Manager to ensure the effective delivery of quality housing and support services within Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery. They will provide effective line management for delegated front-line staff of the services, to include recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management.
What you will be doing:
- Implementing, evaluating and contributing towards the development of local / service specific procedures and good practice in all areas of service management.
- Undertaking regular audits of various aspects of the service including, but not limited to, CDPSoft records, Universal Housing (UH) records, client files, Medication paperwork and Health & Safety records and to undertake any necessary action and report any issues or concerns to the Service Manager.
- Planning, coordinating and leading on the induction of all line managed staff and ensuring that all ongoing training needs are identified, reviewed and implemented and to assist in the induction of any other staff team member, as required.
- Allocating client caseloads to the Mental Health Support Workers fairly and consistently and, in the absence of a Mental Health Support Worker, to ensure client caseloads are appropriately reallocated and covered.
- Being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the services whilst ensuring that effective administration and communication systems are maintained and adhered to
On-call is on a rolling rota with you being on-call once every 10-14 days.Weekday on-calls are from 2000-0800 and weekend and public holiday on-calls are 0800-0800.
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"Lead finance. Shape strategy. Change lives."
Aspire Oxfordshire is an ambitious charity working to tackle inequality and create lasting opportunities for people and communities facing disadvantage. Every year, we support people experiencing homelessness, poverty, poor mental health, digital exclusion, unemployment and other barriers to reaching their potential.
Through supported housing, homelessness prevention, education, training and employment programmes and digital inclusion projects, we help people take positive steps towards greater independence, wellbeing and opportunity.
We are now seeking a values-led and commercially minded Head of Finance and Resources to join our Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping Aspire's future.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery in an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day.
As Head of Finance and Resources, you will lead Aspire's finance and resource functions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective governance, organisational resilience and sustainable growth. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will help shape organisational strategy, support business development and fundraising activity, and ensure the charity remains financially strong and well positioned for the future.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills. You will be equally comfortable presenting financial information to Trustees, supporting managers to improve financial performance, and helping to identify opportunities that strengthen our impact and sustainability.
You will bring:
• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and/or significant senior financial management experience.
• Experience of leading finance and operational functions within a charity, public sector, social enterprise or similarly complex organisation.
• Strong strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Experience of producing meaningful management information and using data to support organisational decision-making.
• Advanced Power BI and financial reporting skills, with the ability to develop insightful dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of grant funding, commissioned services and restricted fund management.
• Experience of developing and improving systems, processes and organisational effectiveness.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Trustees, funders, partners and colleagues.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and willingness to work collaboratively across the organisation.
• A commitment to Aspire's values and a genuine passion for creating opportunities for people facing disadvantage.
Why Join Aspire?
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development. You will play a key role in helping Aspire deliver its Strategy 2025–2030, supporting innovative services that help people secure safe housing, improve their wellbeing, gain qualifications, access employment and build brighter futures.
In return we offer:
• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Oxfordshire
Aspire Oxfordshire celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
Aspire Oxfordshire empowers people to realise their potential and create positive, independent futures.
Position: Digital Project Manager
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Fixed Term 12-month Maternity Cover
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £45,226 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession/ Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £45,226 per annum, increasing to £48,053 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £50,879 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a confident, skilled, and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of projects.
You’ll lead on the delivery digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from the digital and content elements of major campaigns, through to developing new digital tools or content to help people live well with MS.
You’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget, using methodologies that best fit the challenge you’re trying to solve.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our ways of working and deliver an ambitious engagement roadmap. We are a supportive and vibrant team, dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
What you will do:
Some key responsibilities include:
- Lead digital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within time, cost, risk, and quality parameters.
- Manage project plans, budgets, and risks, addressing and escalating changes and impacts on timelines and budgets promptly.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and develop communication plans to keep them and the organisation up to date with project progress and performance.
- Coordinate the development and monitoring of project metrics, ensuring variance and performance are reported to relevant stakeholders.
- Regularly report on project progress and performance, and conduct retrospectives to improve future processes.
- Help refine and evolve the project management methodology within the organisation, mentoring colleagues and promoting best practices in digital project delivery.
- Contribute to quarterly programme planning and alignment across projects.
- Examples of projects you could work on include our welfare campaign in relation to the government’s plans around PIP (Personal Independence Payment), Search engine optimisation initiative or annual winter fundraising appeal.
Who are we looking for?
- You’re someone who genuinely cares – whether about the people we support, the quality of your work, or the teammates around you. You bring heart as well as skill to everything you do.
- You’re organised and methodical, bringing project management expertise to the table without letting process get in the way of progress. When things get complicated, you stay calm, think clearly, and find a way through.
- You’re a natural collaborator. You enjoy working with different teams, you’re good at getting people on the same page, and you know how to have honest conversations when priorities need to shift or timelines need a rethink.
- You’re someone who loves to help refine and evolve project management practices, mentoring colleagues and promoting best practices in digital project delivery.
Please note this is a fixed term 12-month maternity cover position.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS

Global Senior Mid-Level Giving Manager
Role type: Full time; Permanent
Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days per week in the office). The office is located close to Godalming station, with direct trains from/to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the role
As our Global Senior Mid-Level Giving Manager, you’ll lead the growth and development of Compassion’s global mid-level giving programme, the Circle of Compassion (annual donations over £/$/€1,000). This is a vital role, responsible for driving the strategic direction of the programme, growing income, and strengthening donor engagement and retention.
As our Global Senior Mid-Level Giving Manager, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Leading the Circle of Compassion programme globally- Driving strategic development, ambitious incomegrowthand expansion into priority markets.
- Delivering exceptional donor stewardship- Building strong, meaningful relationships with Circle members and supporting long-term engagement and increased giving.
- Developing donor acquisition and pipeline growth-Identifyingnew prospects, growing the donorpipelineand working closely with colleagues across Global Philanthropy, Individual Giving,Digitaland CRM.
- Using insight to inform decisions- Monitoring performance, reporting accurately through Salesforce and optimising donor journeys to support income growth.
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring proven experience in mid-level, major donor or high-value fundraising, with the ability to lead or scale a fundraising programme and deliver clear income growth.
You’ll be a confident relationship-builder, who is able to create compelling donor communications, develop strong stewardship plans, and work collaboratively across an international fundraising team.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our Global Senior Mid-Level Giving Manager:
- Proven experience in mid-level, majordonoror high-value fundraising.
- Experience leading or scaling a fundraising programme, with clear income growth.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for diverse donor groups.
- Confidence using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce or equivalent, alongside data and insight to inform decisions and drive income growth.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with donors,colleaguesand external stakeholders.
- A proactive,positiveand adaptable approach, with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
- A deep passion for Compassion in World Farming’s mission and the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to inspire others.
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why join us
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a global giving programme, that connects passionate supporters with Compassion’s mission, helping to create lasting change,
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
- Premium Calm App subscription
- Electric car schemeavailable
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary sick pay
- Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
- Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
- Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
How to apply and key dates
If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV. Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Friday 21 August 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: PM Thursday 27 August 2026
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
As part of Stage 1 interviews, shortlisted candidates may, for some roles, receive pre‑shared, values‑based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates.
About Compassion
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.
Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.
To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based. Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming.



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We are hiring a Communications and Content Manager, Challenge Works
Summary
Challenge Works is a global leader in designing and delivering prizes that incentivise innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges in health, climate, cities, and frontier technology. We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to join the communications team, to take the lead on designing and delivering high-impact prize communications strategies, while working in close partnership with the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager to identify opportunities to build, strengthen, and elevate the Challenge Works brand.
A core priority for this role will be building out our creative content capabilities. They will bring proven experience in using video, multimedia, and compelling storytelling to drive deep audience engagement and bring the human impact of our prizes to life.
Working collaboratively with project teams, they will apply their marketing and communications expertise to identify the best tactics to increase profile and brand recognition among target audiences. They will own the delivery of these communication and content projects, while working closely with the wider communications team to provide specialist expertise in areas such as media, events, and digital.
The ideal candidate will be an effective project manager, able to deliver across multiple projects simultaneously, and a collaborative communicator, capable of translating complex messages into clear, compelling narratives. They will thrive in fast-paced environments, and be skilled at juggling multiple priorities, supported by a small but skilled team with a strong culture of collaboration.
The role
- Independently design, project manage and execute comprehensive end-to-end communications and marketing strategies for our portfolio of challenge prizes, working with the programme teams to meet communications objectives and use communications tactics to support the prize’s theory of change.
- Lead the development of Challenge Works’ multimedia storytelling capabilities. Oversee the production of high-quality video, digital, and editorial content that brings the impact and stories of our innovators to life.
- Develop and deliver an always on content strategy across Challenge Works owned channels which identifies narrative arcs within individual prizes that can be leveraged to elevate the global Challenge Works brand.
- Establish and manage a tracking and reporting framework to evaluate the effectiveness of comms activity throughout a campaign, using data to provide actionable, data-informed recommendations based on insights for the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager and prize delivery teams.
- Oversee and curate a pool of external suppliers, ensuring we achieve high-quality outputs and strong value for money. Hold specific responsibility for managing and nurturing the relationship with web developers, ensuring digital products - especially prize microsites - are well-designed, functional, and delivered to spec.
- Equip prize delivery teams with high-quality comms tools and guidance. Develop and maintain practical toolkits, run training sessions, and provide tailored advice so that each team consistently applies best-practice communications and is confident in communicating its prize for maximum impact.
The person
- Significant experience managing multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns (ideally within innovation, tech, policy, or purpose-driven sectors) with demonstrable commercial or reputational impact.
- A strong track record of conceptualising and delivering creative content campaigns, with specific experience in using video and digital storytelling to engage complex audiences.
- Experience briefing and managing external creative agencies or freelancers, ensuring high-quality outputs and value for money.
- Experience developing a range of content formats including graphics, video, and audio, using platforms such as Canva or Adobe.
- Experience in managing a suite of owned channels, including social media management tools, email marketing platforms, and CMS platforms and knowledge of how to maximise the mix of web, socials and newsletters for brand awareness and developing content suitable for use across all.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with and support multiple teams efficiency and effectively
- A flair for communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively, verbally and in writing, with proven ability to translate complex topics around entrepreneurship, business, technology, and science into clear, accessible and effective communications products
What we offer
Salary: Circa £50,700 plus an array of benefits including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week in the London office. We ask that our team attend the office on Tuesday and Thursday.
Term: Permanent
Hours: We are flexible between 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week, please state your preferred hours in your application
Flexibility: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do.
Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Challenge Works
About Nesta
Nesta is a research and innovation foundation that designs, tests and scales solutions for the biggest challenges of our time.
Driven by a vision to improve the lives of millions of people, our focus up to 2030 is on three missions: breaking the link between family background and life chances, halving obesity and cutting household carbon emissions.
We work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to develop high-potential solutions and test them as they evolve, drawing on deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, data science, behavioural science and design.
Once confident in the effectiveness of a solution, we are relentless in the pursuit of scale. We create and make the case for ambitious national policy proposals, develop consumer-facing products and services, spin out and support commercial ventures and harness the power of the arts to shape national narratives.
We extend our impact through two specialised units that help others to solve complex problems and achieve their missions. BIT applies a deep understanding of human behaviour to help clients achieve their goals.
Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.
Together, we are building a powerful ecosystem for innovation that delivers proven solutions to create lasting, positive change.
Making an application
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter before Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interviews will take place w/c 27th July 2026
At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.






