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We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative legal manager for our international Environment and Sustainable Development Programme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with deep enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of how our partners could use the law to achieve environmental justice. A more detailed explanation of our organisational and programme strategy is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.

Working as part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on how the law can be used to fight corruption and achieve environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs, CSOs and governments. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (via law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. You will also help nurture, build and maintain relationships with our funders. The role will involve outreach to new partners, programme management, supporting the drafting of fundraising applications and donor reports, tracking impact, as well as evaluating and learning from projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement the strategic vision for ILP’s Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) programme, in conjunction with the ESD Programme Director, Legal Fellows, Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;

2. Develop an understanding of the most effective environmental policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme’s objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, ILP’s ESD Advisory Committee, staff, Board and others;

3. Support the ESD Programme Director to build and maintain ILP’s Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) programme. This includes:

   • liaising with partners to identify legal/policy needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting legal analysis;

     identifying and engaging in regular outreach with potential new partners to build the project pipeline;

   • identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new highly experienced volunteer lawyers;

   • mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;

   • representing the programme in external fora and events.

4. Support the Programme Director in ensuring effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:

   • managing and coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;

   • delivering financial management for assignments including accurate budgeting, forecasting, accounting and reporting;

   • Supporting the development and maintenance of strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes, including regular updating of ILP’s online internal database (GRID).

5. Support the Programme Director’s fundraising efforts to finance both the programme and organisational overheads, including working closely with the Programme Director to identify opportunities for potential funding with partners, liaise with and nurture donors, design funding applications and create relevant budgets;

6. Deepen ILP’s knowledge and understanding of the situation in developing economies, including engaging in relevant research alongside ILP partners (pro bono lawyers, NGOs, CSOs and others) and sharing findings via written reports and output;

7. Share in the necessary operational and administrative activities of the organisation and contribute to website and social media communications.

For further information on the candidate profile for this role, our full job description is available to view and download below. 

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

Are you a strategic marketing leader with a passion for making a difference? Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Senior Direct Marketing Manager to manage a high-performing team, deliver insight-led, multi-channel campaigns, and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for impactful direct marketing campaigns that grow individual giving and engage supporters. 

Based in London with hybrid working options (2–4 days per month in the office, may increase dependent on business needs), this role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, innovate with digital channels, and champion campaigns that engage and inspire supporters. If you thrive on turning data into action and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 

The Relationship Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.

The Relationship Fundraising role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the country of Northern Ireland.

You will report to the Relationship Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Relationship Fundraising & Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity’s fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Strategy, finance, and reporting

· Responsibility for stewardship and relationship building with supporters within the region.

· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with national partnerships in your region.

· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.

· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.

· Support the Relationship Fundraising Manager (RFM) and Head of Relationship Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Relationship Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.

· Support and extend volunteer networks within geographical area in line with strategy.

· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across geographical area.

· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload in a cost-effective and proactive way.

Supporter management

· Provide excellent customer service to fundraising supporters, with prompt responses to enquiries, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.

· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.

· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.

· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.

· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Officers, provide high quality account management to corporate supporters within specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.

· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.

· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.

 

Increasing Community Support within geographical area

· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within geographical area, in line with strategy.

· Manage recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in geographical area, providing relevant support and training.

· Liaise with local community organisations (predominantly golf clubs) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with strategy.

· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.

· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with RFM.

· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with RFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with strategy.

· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Relationship Fundraising Manager.

· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.

What we are looking for:

 

· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building

· Experience and confidence in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events

· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters

· Experience and a keen interest in building long term relationships with supporters

· Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship

· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Excellent organisational skills

· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle. 

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently

· Live within defined region

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.

Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum, plus benefits car allowance of £3,500 and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 15th February 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager

Ongoing Temporary Role | £24.72 per hour | Hybrid (Hampton-based) | Immediate Start

We're working with a well-respected children's charity to recruit an experienced Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager to join their fundraising team on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a data-driven fundraising professional who enjoys improving systems, strengthening supporter journeys and working closely across fundraising, finance and volunteering teams to ensure data is accurate, compliant and genuinely useful.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Supporter Engagement, you'll take the lead on the charity's fundraising CRM (Raiser's Edge NXT), overseeing data integrity, integrations, reporting and process improvements. You'll play a key role in ensuring supporters and volunteers receive the right communications at the right time, while also supporting finance processes including Gift Aid and month-end reconciliation.

You'll work collaboratively across Fundraising, Finance, Volunteer Management and Data Insight, acting as the go-to person for database expertise and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management and optimisation of Raiser's Edge NXT

• Ensuring high standards of data quality, GDPR compliance and robust data controls

• Leading on system upgrades, integrations and developments (website, donation platforms and finance systems)

• Delivering regular and ad hoc reports, analysis and data selections to support fundraising and marketing activity

• Supporting Gift Aid processing and reconciliation with finance systems

• Leading data cleansing and housekeeping projects

• Improving processes to increase efficiency, automation and accuracy

• Training and supporting staff and volunteers in the effective use of the CRM

• Acting as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, including Blackbaud advisory services

About you:

• Significant hands-on experience with Raiser's Edge / Raiser's Edge NXT (minimum 2-3 years)

• Strong understanding of fundraising data management, reporting and integrations

• Confident working with complex datasets and translating data into meaningful insight

• Advanced Excel skills (SQL experience an advantage but not essential)

• Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling priorities in a busy environment

• Able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues

• A collaborative team player with a solutions-focused mindset

Practical details:

• Rate: £24.72 per hour

Hoxton Health helps hundreds of local people to manage long term conditions and stay mobile and independent as they age.  We are seeking a new director for our calm and friendly complementary therapy clinic based in St Leonards community hospital.

About Us
Hoxton Health is a well-valued local charity, established over 30 years ago, providing low-cost complementary therapy treatments for older people and those with long term conditions. We fundraise and build partnerships to subsidise treatments, offering lower costs to older patients. Based in St Leonard’s Hospital in Hackney, our friendly team consists of independent practitioners delivering therapies through the week, two other part-time office staff, and a team of volunteers who run the reception.

What will you be doing?
The Centre Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of the organisation's operations and development – internally and externally.
This includes:

• Governance and strategy, including support for Trustee Board
• Oversee smooth running of the clinic
• Finance and fundraising
• Staff management
• Monitoring and evaluation of grant funding
• Development of new projects
• Partnership engagement with other agencies

The clinic is small but busy, with varied days and experiences. We foster a friendly and supportive environment for both our patients and team members. Leadership, guidance and inspiration for this must start with the Centre Director’s work and influence.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to shape the future of a well loved, longstanding service for older people and those with complex needs
• Satisfaction of leading a service with real and valued impact on the health of local people
• Opportunity to join and lead a friendly and welcoming team
• Employer Pension contribution
• Complementary therapy treatments at staff rate

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Job Title: Senior Growth Manager

Location: Gilwell Park - Hybrid or Home - Based

Salary: £65,000 per annum, Band H, Level 3, Inc OLW & a MS, plus £5K car allowance - Hybrid 

Salary: £63,240 per annum, Band H, Level 3, Inc a MS, plus £5K car allowance - Home-based

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week -frequent evenings and weekends

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Growth Manager to lead our work to grow Scouting across England, helping more young people take part and ensuring volunteers are supported to deliver great experiences.

Working closely with national and local volunteers, you’ll lead a regional team focused on increasing volunteer capacity, opening more places for young people and reducing waiting lists. This is a senior leadership role with real influence, responsibility and impact.

What you’ll be doing as our Senior Growth Manager:

• Lead and support a team of Regional Growth Managers working across England

• Drive volunteer recruitment and youth membership growth in line with our strategy

• Use insight, data and research to shape plans and respond to local needs

• Work in partnership with volunteers at local, regional and national levels

• Oversee funded growth programmes and ensure targets and reporting requirements are met

• Manage agreed budgets and contribute to wider organisational planning

What you’ll bring as our Senior Growth Manager:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organisation

• A strong track record of leading teams and delivering growth or engagement outcomes

• Confidence working with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including volunteers

• Experience managing resources, budgets and competing priorities

• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style and clear communication skills

Why join us?

• Your work will have a visible, meaningful impact on communities and volunteers

• You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues and volunteers who care deeply about what they do

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 8th February 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, between 16th and 27th February 2026.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

We are incredibly excited to share a brand new role at Head In The Game as we enter a major period of growth.

We are recruiting an Area Operations Manager to lead and shape the delivery of our work across West Kent and South London. This is a senior, hands on role and a huge step forward in the expansion of our charity. 

While the role is primarily home based, the successful applicant will need to regularly travel to West Kent and South London to support the delivery of the programme.

This position sits at the heart of our organisation. You will be responsible for the quality, safety and consistency of our programmes, while supporting and leading the brilliant staff and volunteers who make our work possible. The impact of this role is real and direct, helping us reach more people, in more communities, through sport and physical activity that supports mental health and helps prevent suicide.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in the charity or community sector, who understands high quality delivery, safeguarding and partnership working. Just as important is a genuine passion for mental health and the power of sport to change lives. This role is ideal for someone who is people focused, values led and excited by responsibility and growth.

This is a 1 year rolling contract, salary £28,000 per year plus travel expenses and pension, with flexible working and regular travel to programme venues.

If you are looking for a role where your experience really matters, where you can lead from the front and be part of something that is growing fast and making a difference every day, this could be for you.

Warehouse Manager

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for a development opportunity within a multi-site environment?

As a Warehouse Manager, you will have a background in warehouse operations and experience managing multiple sites. You will lead warehouse teams across various locations to optimise operations and achieve strategic objectives and targets.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Collaborate with the Head of Retail to plan, set, and manage the annual warehouse operating budget, taking corrective actions as needed
• Ensure your teams are delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of each warehouse location and the E-commerce division, reporting to the Head of Operations regularly
• Oversee warehouse property management matters, ensuring compliance and maintenance of property databases
• Maintain and manage the ecommerce team include to help drive sales through the key platforms used
• Keep warehouse controlled and drive income through innovation and company platforms

 

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Proven experience in managing, supporting and resourcing a geographically dispersed team through setting and monitoring objectives and targets
• Proven experience in managing and setting budgets
• A good understanding of warehouse management and the challenges of working within the voluntary sector
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload

UK Immigration:
ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

 

Application deadline: 30 January 2026

Interviews:  6 February 2026

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager who will focus on leadership and net income growth of the Community Fundraising (CFR) team, who are based across the UK. The post holder will lead and manage the three regional engagement Officers, taking responsibility in actively supporting them to achieve in their posts. 

To succeed in the role, you will need entrepreneurial thinking as well as being able to collaborate with colleagues across the UK to ensure consistent support for staff and volunteers, ensuring our community fundraising activities are delivered well, in a timely manner whilst always being mindful of the return on investment.  The Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the delivery and growth of this area of fundraising and will be expected to meeting annual income targets and ensuring effective budget management.

About the RNRMC

RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow. 

Experience and Background

You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Community Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and driving sustainable income growth within a charity or nonprofit setting. You should have a strong track record in managing and developing staff, ideally having overseen regional or community-based officers, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals to achieve fundraising goals. Experience in community fundraising is essential, including planning and delivering a portfolio of activities, nurturing supporter relationships, and ensuring volunteers receive consistent, high-quality support. The role also requires proven ability in budget management, forecasting, and meeting annual income targets.

Success in this role calls for an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities for income generation while ensuring strong return on investment. The post holder must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions to drive alignment and deliver well-coordinated campaigns. Strong organisational and project-management skills are key, enabling the manager to oversee multiple initiatives delivered on time and to a high standard. Ultimately, the role requires a confident leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence, ensuring the community fundraising programme continues to grow and deliver meaningful impact.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Hours of Work

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.

We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.

Salary

The annual salary range for the post is between £35,000 up to £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre 

Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day

Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service) 

Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period) 

A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period) 

Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period) 

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation of physicists? Join us to design innovative engagement programmes, empower student leaders, and make physics accessible and inspiring for all.

We are looking for a Student and Early Career Engagement Officer on a permanent basis to support us in our mission through the delivery of flagship events like PLANCKS and CAPS, building strong partnerships with physics societies at universities, and create experiences that help students see IOP as their professional home from day one.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
• Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
• Flexible working and much more

The Role

What will I be doing?

• Champion student engagement: Build strong relationships with university physics societies across the UK and ROI, supporting impactful activities aligned with IOP strategy.
• Lead engagement programmes: Deliver events like PLANCKS preliminaries, FUSE, and the Conference of Astronomy and Physics Students (CAPS), plus project-manage our inaugural Careers Fair in 2026.
• Empower ambassadors: Recruit and train campus ambassadors, ensuring coverage at 85% of target institutions.
• Drive recruitment and retention: Co-design campaigns that convert Associate Members to full Members and strengthen loyalty.
• Collaborate and innovate: Work with colleagues across Membership, Communications, EDI, and Education to deliver inclusive, future-focused engagement.

Projects you work on may include:

• Deliver flagship student events such as PLANCKS preliminaries, FUSE, and the Conference of Astronomy and Physics Students (CAPS).
• Project manage the inaugural IOP Careers Fair (2026) and future careers events, embedding EDI and accessibility standards.
• Develop toolkits and grant schemes for physics societies to innovate and increase participation.
• Lead ambassador and student panel programmes, ensuring strong campus presence and engagement.
• Strengthen partnerships with international student bodies (e.g., IAPS, EPS Young Minds) and UK/ROI societies.

Who will I work with?

• Member Community and Engagement Manager (your line manager).
• Colleagues across Membership & Inclusion, Communications, Marketing, and Education, Workforce & HE teams.
• Volunteer student ambassadors, student panel members, and physics society leaders.
• External partners including universities, professional bodies, and international networks.

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Build strong relationships with students, apprentices, and volunteers
• Communicate clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities with confidence
• Champion inclusivity and create experiences that make members feel valued

Essential Criteria

• Experience engaging students or early careers in outreach or membership contexts
• Proven ability to deliver events and programmes from planning to evaluation
• Skilled at building partnerships with universities and societies
• Working with volunteers or committees

Nice to have

• Experience in a membership organisation or charity

This is your chance to shape the future of physics engagement, develop leadership skills, and work on projects that make a real difference.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. We have developed a innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

Apply now and help us build a thriving physics community.

The IOP is committed to promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals whilst celebrating diversity.

We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose. 

Events assistants (South West & Wales) 

Salary £13.80 per hour 

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 10 x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location:  Covering Wales, Shires, South & South West of England: Covering the Welsh coast from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Channel Islands, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire. The border includes Swindon and Portsmouth as our furthest East locations

Closing date: 2 February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities.

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Education Delivery Manager

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: 18‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time
• Location: Central London (Hybrid)
• Start date: ASAP

Do you want to play a leading role in delivering inspiring, high‑quality education experiences to young people across the UK?

Young Citizens is a UK-wide education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years, we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society work—and how they can take an active role within them. We’re a small, dynamic team with a bold vision, and our national programmes (including our well-loved Mock Trial Competitions and Citizenship Workshops) reach thousands of young people each year.

As our Education Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our national programmes, ensuring they run smoothly, professionally, and with real impact. You’ll coordinate logistics, oversee delivery partners, and ensure schools and volunteers have a brilliant experience from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the Education and Impact Manager to uphold quality standards and embed safeguarding and risk management across our programme cycles.

You’ll also manage our coordination team, setting clear priorities, supporting their development, and guiding them through busy delivery periods. As part of Young Citizens’ management team, you’ll help shape a culture of proactive leadership, clarity, and accountability. This role is perfect for someone who is organised, relationship‑driven, and energised by leading delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Role snapshot

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of national education programmes across primary and secondary portfolios
• Manage timelines, logistics, resources, and delivery partners for peak delivery periods
• Line-manage our small coordination team, providing regular 1:1s, coaching, and performance reviews
• Build strong relationships with schools, volunteers, venues, and partners
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and high-quality standards are embedded throughout delivery
• Support operational planning, evaluation, and reporting to senior leadership and funders
• Represent Young Citizens at events and, where needed, support facilitation of workshops or Mock Trials

Please see Job Pack below for full details!

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone proactive, organised, and confident leading people and processes. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems on the go, and keeping things running smoothly, especially during busy delivery periods.

You’ll bring:

Essential

• Significant experience in programme or event delivery (ideally in education or youth settings)
• Experience managing and developing staff, including 1:1s, feedback, and reviews
• Strong project‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Experience improving operational processes or delivery systems
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and relationship‑building skills

Why join us?

• Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
• Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
• Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
• Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.

If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a 18 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens

In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteering leave
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• Season ticket loan
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK

We are recruiting a Support Manager to provide clear leadership, coordination and oversight of our support services during a period of growth. This role is pivotal in ensuring our services are safe, sustainable, well-governed and responsive to patient needs, while supporting staff and volunteers working in emotionally demanding environments. You will work closely with the Director of Research & Programmes and collaborate across the organisation to align support services with wider strategy.

This is an ideal role for someone with experience managing support or community services in the charity or health sector, who values clarity, collaboration and compassionate leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership & Oversight

• Provide operational oversight of Make 2nds Count’s support services, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery.

• Embed clear processes, boundaries and decision-making routes across support activities.

• Monitor service activity, risks and capacity, escalating issues appropriately.

Safeguarding, Risk & Quality

• Act as the operational safeguarding lead for support services.

• Ensure safeguarding, incident reporting and crisis procedures are embedded, understood and followed.

• Support a culture of emotional safety and reflective practice.

Team & Volunteer Support

• Line manage and support staff within the support team.

• Work with the Director of Research & Programmes to ensure appropriate supervision structures are in place.

• Support volunteers and facilitators through clear guidance, training pathways and escalation routes.

Planning & Collaboration

• Contribute to service planning, improvement and prioritisation.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, including fundraising and communications, to ensure joined-up delivery.

• Support the evaluation and development of services based on insight and learning.

About You

Essential

• Experience managing or coordinating support, community or health-related services.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding in sensitive or high-risk environments.

• Experience supporting staff or volunteers in emotionally demanding roles.

• Ability to bring structure, clarity and consistency to complex service delivery.

• Confident communicator, able to navigate sensitive conversations with care.

• Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload.

Desirable

• Experience in cancer, health, mental health or lived-experience-led services.

• Knowledge of governance, data protection and information management.

• Experience working in a small charity or resource-constrained environment.

• Understanding of trauma-informed or compassionate practice.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven, patient-led charity making a real difference.

• Work with a supportive, values-led leadership team.

• Flexible, home-based working.

• Annual leave enhancements over Christmas and New Year.

• Opportunity to shape and stabilise vital support services at a key moment.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A CV, and

• A supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role and why you are interested in working with Make 2nds Count.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people with lived experience of cancer.

A place to create moments that matter

Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required.
Salary: £72,061 per annum (including essential car user allowance)
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. 

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.  

It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.   

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.  

About the role  

Whether you're an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge, or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact.

We’re looking for someone who’s confident, driven, and passionate about development – someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed.

You’ll be at the forefront of our development ambitions, leading and supporting a team of Development Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering high-quality affordable housing.

You will:

• Lead and mentor Development Managers, ensuring successful delivery across land, planning, contracting, and construction.
• Drive new business: sourcing opportunities, building pipeline, shaping pre-contract activity and securing sites.
• Take the lead on land acquisitions, negotiating development agreements, JCTs, and other key contracts.
• Oversee construction delivery through your team, ensuring schemes run to budget, programme, and quality.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with land agents, developers, local authorities, Homes England, contractors, and solicitors.
• Maintain strong control over risk, value for money and strategic alignment to our growth objectives.

You’ll be making a measurable difference across our affordable housing programme, working with Homes England and government-funded initiatives to secure and deliver the homes our communities need.

This is a role with reach, responsibility, and room to grow – ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front.

Salary

The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is £70,811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

You’ll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at £1,250, supporting the travel required across our regional development sites.

About you  

• Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion 
• Strong financial management skills, and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Effective negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process.
• CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

A place to build a future

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

You may also have experience in the following: Head of Development, Development Lead, Housing Development Manager, Regional Development Manager, Land & Planning Manager, Affordable Housing Programme Manager, Development Project Manager, Senior Land Manager, Regeneration Manager, Housing Delivery Manager.

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