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About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?

As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll will an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales. 

We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters.  You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.

The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.

You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.

No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.

The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.

Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.

Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.

This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.

Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role

The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date  Thursday 5 February 2026 9am

Interview date First stage interview: 10,11 February 2026

Second stage interview: 16 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

The Role

As Wilder Learning Manager, you’ll lead a small, passionate team delivering inspiring outdoor learning and engagement programmes that connect schools, educators and young people with nature across Sussex. You’ll oversee the delivery and ongoing development of high‑quality accredited training, INSETs, school sessions and advice that supports schools to improve their grounds for nature and outdoor learning.

You’ll be an enthusiastic and confident leader, able to step into delivery when needed, and excited by innovation, collaboration and partnership working. Bringing experience of managing people, you’ll foster a positive, supportive and inclusive culture, encouraging creativity, continuous improvement and professional development.

This varied role combines leadership, project management and hands‑on involvement, playing a key part in ensuring our learning offer inspires and empowers educators and young people to connect with, care for and benefit from nature across Sussex’s land and marine environments.

A valid drivers licence is required for this role.

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

The Person

You will be a professional, values-led leader who enjoys supporting others to do their best work. You’ll bring a positive, practical and reflective approach; enabling you to navigate complexity, manage competing demands and support decision-making. You’ll be comfortable building trust, having honest conversations, and creating space for others to grow; balancing encouragement with clear expectations.

You’ll be organised and reflective, able to manage your time and priorities while remaining approachable and supportive. You’ll share Sussex Wildlife Trust’s commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and reflect our values in your practice.  You’ll demonstrate a personal passion for wildlife, outdoor learning and the benefits nature connection for young people in Sussex, which will underpin everything you do.

Salary: Up to £GBP £51,100 annual gross

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK or global within 2-3 hours’ time difference of the UK. Regular travel to Manchester required. Minimum deployment time overseas 40%.

Our operations are growing – can you provide excellent operational management for our life-saving humanitarian health operations?

We are seeking an experienced humanitarian health operations professional to join our team. As our new Operations Manager you will join a newly created Operations function and play a key role in its development and success. Our operations are growing rapidly and we need someone who can thrive in providing excellent operational management alongside developing our systems and processes. You will manage a portfolio of programmes and responses both from the HQ and in the field.

Humanitarian health needs are growing. UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to outbreaks, natural disasters or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT), we work closely with DFID and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

We provide humanitarian health surge support to health systems facing exceptional challenges. Our responses can range from individuals or small teams of technical experts providing advice and capacity building through to a full field hospital providing primary healthcare and surgical interventions.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about UK-Med’s humanitarian mission and excited by the prospect of developing systems and processes to support this. You will have significant experience in humanitarian health operations including working in the field. You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Operations Manager - January 2026 before applying.

To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible.

Applications must be submitted no later than 9th February, 2026.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking a talented and driven Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator to help the Development team deliver growing, sustainable fundraised income. Working closely with an experienced senior grant-writer, the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator will steward existing funders and develop funding applications for:

• Our programme of 150 concerts a year, including landmark multi-disciplinary concert series; 

• Our award-winning Learning & Engagement projects that engage over 15,000 people annually;

• Our talent development programme through which we help improve representation in the talent pipeline;

• Our sector-leading visionary digital and immersive technology programme including our multi-award winning and globally recognised Virtual Orchestra (VR) immersive experiences.

This role will suit someone ready to move on from an entry-level position within a Development team, keen to work in a fast-paced environment, and enthusiastic about taking on their own set of fundraising targets and application deliverables. It is an opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraiser to work within an experienced, inspiring team, to work closely with and learn from one of the most experienced trusts and foundations fundraisers in our sector, and to play a transformative role in a thriving orchestra that on the occasion of its 80th anniversary is already looking ahead to Philharmonia at 100.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The primary responsibilities of the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator are fundraising from and stewarding Trusts and Foundations, achieved by undertaking the following tasks:

1. Delivering the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on:

• Identification and cultivation:

• Producing lists of prospects to share with the Development Board, via the Director of Development.

• Identifying opportunities for cultivation at projects, events and concerts.

• Application development:

• Responsibility for developing small to mid-range Trust, Foundation and statutory applications up to £25,000 including copy development, application budget creation (using signed-off source budgets), and sign-offs from project manager and line manager.

• Maintaining a strong momentum of application submissions, aiming to fundraise a year ahead of project delivery where possible.

• Collaborating with Development colleagues to agree stewarding responsibilities, review prospects, report on Trust & Foundation income vs. targets and identify prospects whose giving objectives align with the Philharmonia’s work.

• Working closely with colleagues in the Learning & Engagement, Concerts and Marketing departments to build strong, collaborative working relationships in order to source project information to support the development of funding bids.

• Stewarding

• Ensuring timely report development and submission, to maximise re-application rates.

• Ownership of accurate and comprehensive Trust, Foundation and Statutory accreditation in all collateral and online.

• Proactive and consistent conduit between prospects and the Philharmonia, managing invitations to supported projects and ensuring consistent, warm and professional relationship management.

2 Ensuring efficient administration of Trusts and Foundations fundraising, including:

• Managing all Trusts and Foundations pledges and grants on our CRM Tessitura, and ensuring data capture and processing is in line with GDPR and other privacy laws.

• Population and updating of Trusts and Foundations submissions, stewarding and reporting tracker.

• Accurate records of all correspondence held in SharePoint.

Other tasks include

• Representing the Philharmonia externally when required. 

• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia.

Skills

Essential:

• A passion for the arts and belief in their ability to have a positive transformative effect on people’s lives.

• An enthusiasm for fundraising.

• A strong work ethic.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to form a persuasive case.

• Experience in writing fundraising communications.

• Experience of working within a team in a collaborative and supportive manner.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with an ability to adapt style for different audiences and members of the orchestra’s circle of supporters and senior volunteers.

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Philharmonia. 

• Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator).

• Credible experience using a CRM system to record and report on moves management.

• High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work.

• Proficiency in fundraising databases.

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.

You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.

This role focuses on influencing employer behaviour at scale – using evidence, partnerships and networks to embed the evidence of what works across organisations, sectors and places. It does not involve delivering employability support or 1:1 services to employers or young people.

You will be skilled at:

• Influencing organisational or systems-level change
• Translating research and evidence into practical action
• Working through partnerships, intermediaries and networks to achieve scale.

You will work with employer organisations, networks, sector bodies and system actors to ensure that Youth Futures’ evidence shapes decision-making, practice and investment – improving young people’s access to good work over the long term. 

You will have a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

For more information and a full job description, please download the Recruitment Pack.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February 2026 at 23:59.

As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s safeguarding policy, all employees are subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, some positions may require an enhanced level disclosure. 

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

​​This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals.​

We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the Mid-North Wales and West Midlands region.​​

​As the Community Fundraiser covering Mid-North Wales and West Midlands, you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.​

​​Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1 million.​​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• ​​Do you live in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire,​Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire or Mid-North Wales?​
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​​Have you answered Yes to these questions?​
• Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​​​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack provided with this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of our sports programmes
• Contribute to the West Thurrock Youth provision expansion
• Support outreach work and engage young people through sport based activities

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 Year's experience working with younr people in youth sports
• A youth work qualification or an equivalent in sports coaching or children's services

For full job description, please click the link below:

Senior Youth Worker - Sports (1)-2.pdf

Are you an experienced health writer and editor?

Do you want to use your skills to help British Heart Foundation (BHF) fund even more scientific breakthroughs and help us save and improve the lives of families and loved ones?

If so, this Health Editor role could be for you!

About the role

We want to reach and support more people with heart and circulatory conditions, helping them feel informed, empowered, and understood.

As a Health Editor, you’ll play a key role in doing this, through creating and commissioning high-quality written, audio and video content to support people with heart conditions.

You will generate ideas and produce high-quality, engaging and accurate content in a variety of formats (e.g. video, quizzes, infographics, interactive tools) across a range of channels (including web, email, print).

Collaborating with colleagues and other teams, you’ll use data and insight to inform the creation and optimisation of content; ensuring the people who need our support are at the heart of everything we do.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you bring experience of writing, editing and proof-reading content (ideally health content) and interviewing people for first-person stories and journalistic features.

With the ability to work quickly under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines, you have experience of creating and/or managing the creation of multimedia content (e.g., video, animation, interactive tools), working on a print or magazine product, and generating and gathering ideas for content (including by audience insight and SEO techniques).

Flexible and open to challenges, you will be great at producing high-quality, engaging and accurate content, collaborating with you team and colleagues across the business.

Able to understand complex medical or scientific materials, you will ideally have a background in health, and/or a good level of science literacy.

Working arrangements 

This role is 12 month Fixed Term Contract covering family leave. It is a part time role working 21 hours per week as part of a job share. Ideally working days would include Mondays as a cross-over day between the job share partners but we are very open and flexibility around this can be discussed.

The salary range shown is the full time equivalent and will be pro rata for part time hours.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About Us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

 

Make your fundraising and partnership development skills count for more.

Artizan International’s mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities, enabling
fulfilling, independent futures through social enterprise, hospitality, and community inclusion.
Rooted in compassion and integrity, we co-produce sustainable programmes that build skills,
opportunity, and visibility in the UK and South America. Positively changing attitudes,
championing every individual and fostering a more equitable, joyful future. Our work is life-
changing, and we’re growing.
As we enter a time of exciting strategic change, we are looking for a passionate and
proactive Fundraising & Partnerships Lead to help us grow and diversify our community and
commercial partnerships, income and support income base from which we deliver our life-
changing work.

Role Purpose
This role is central to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of Artizan
International. The Fundraising & Partnerships Lead will develop and manage relationships
with community, commercial organisations, trusts, foundations, and individual donors,
building on a compelling case for support and championing our mission with energy and
integrity.

Key Responsibilities
● Identify and pursue new support and funding opportunities aligned with our values
and strategic priorities, researching and writing compelling applications.
● Develop individual support and fundraising marketing campaigns in collaboration with
the Artizan team.
● Build and maintain partnerships with community and commercial organisations,
trusts, foundations, plus faith-based and social-inclusion institutions
● Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting and strong
stewardship.

● Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities, targets and donor
communications.
● Contribute to the development of fundraising strategy.

Reports to
You will report to the Chief Executive.

Person Specification
Essential:
1. Passion for ethical, purpose-driven social inclusion
2. Proven successful experience in securing support and funding from corporate and
individual donors, trusts, foundations and individuals
3. Strong partnership-building and relationship-development skills
● Grant-funders
● Commercial organisations
● Faith-based and social-inclusion organisations
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling
narratives.
● Grant applications
● Support
5. Self-motivation and organisation
● Work independently
● Self-management and delivery to deadlines
6. Confident using standard digital tools (e.g. Google suite, CRM systems or fundraising
databases).
Desirable:
7. Experience working in a small charity or social enterprise environment.
8. Understanding of impact measurement and reporting to funders.
9. Experience with donor stewardship and donor journeys.
10. Familiarity with fundraising compliance and best practice.

Note: Artizan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children &
vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants
must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers,
prohibition orders and DBS checks.

Why Join Us?
● Be part of a mission-driven team making a meaningful global impact.
● Flexible working hours and a supportive working environment.
● Opportunity to shape how we grow and develop our support base.

Job title: Trusts and Grants Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week
Working pattern: Hours and days to be agreed
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes, Hybrid working is available
Salary: £35,040 per annum, pro rata (£14,013 per annum for 14 hours per week)

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

SIA has a large and established portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations funding our vital services for people affected by spinal cord injury.

We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual to coordinate the trusts team activity. You will work alongside another part-time trusts and grants coordinator and jointly supervise the trusts and grants officer.

As trusts and grants coordinator you will work with staff across the organisation to submit persuasive bids, grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, and strengthen our relationships with donors.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Coordinate SIA’s trust fundraising activity by maintaining and developing a portfolio of trusts
• Identify funding opportunities and develop compelling bids to maximise income raised from charitable trusts and foundations
• Administer stewardship activities to grow our network of trusts to be financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with SIA
• Supervise the trusts and grants officer

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office
• Investing in Our People - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

Closing date: 9 February 2026, 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right applicant.

No agencies please.

Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ

Diocesan Director of Education

£75k-£79k per annum

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Permanent appointment from September 2026

Our mission is to support the 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. As a diocese, we work closely with our schools which, together, educate 14,000 pupils. We are looking for an experienced education professional with successful senior leadership experience to lead our team from September, following the retirement of the current postholder. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is both rewarding and varied and involves:

· Providing a range of support, training and advice to Headteachers and Governors

· Leading a small and highly effective team

· Leading the work of the Diocesan Board of Education, developing policy as the national education landscape changes

· Promoting education in Suffolk and representing the diocese as the lead on education

· Working across the diocese more widely as a senior member of diocesan staff

· Working with the Department for Education and local authority on a range of school issues

· Working as part of a strong and supportive network of national and regional Directors of Education and with the Church of England’s National Society for Education on policy development and issues

If you love schools and can demonstrate the following criteria we would love to hear from you:

· Successful experience as a senior leader in education

· Collaborative leadership and management skills

· The ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively

· A deep commitment to Church of England schools

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 9th February 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: 2nd March 2026

Job term            Permanent, Part time, three days a week (0.75FTE)

Salary                £86,400 FTE (£64,800 for 24 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Based                Hybrid. One day in office in London SW4 and two days remote. Fully remote and international candidates will also be considered.

Reports to           Executive Director

Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas among people in philanthropy working for social change. We aspire to contribute to building an effective, accountable and thriving philanthropy field by being a ‘critical friend’ to philanthropy worldwide.

To do this we produce Alliance magazine, the leading quarterly publication for philanthropy and social investment worldwide and respected in the sector for thirty years. Each issue provides a special in-depth feature on a key aspect of philanthropy and social investment, with contributors from around the world and expert guest editors as well as interviews, news and book reviews.

We also produce over 700 items of digital content per year: providing premium interviews and articles published exclusively every Tuesday; daily free-to-read news, conference reports and a space for thinking, debate and peer exchange among philanthropy practitioners worldwide; weekly coverage of climate and gender philanthropy, monthly columns and more. In addition to written content, we convene 24 events a year to discuss the latest topics in philanthropy with speakers and attendees across the globe. 

With a core staff team based in London, valued freelance support and a team of representatives around the world, we work with the leading organisations and practitioners worldwide to deliver our charitable mission. APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. We have an outstanding team in place and are in a positive period of growth as we continue to deliver our long term strategy for 2030 and begin to create plans for beyond. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

Opportunity

As Alliance celebrates its 30th anniversary we are currently seeking a curious, motivated and collaborative individual to join us in the new role of Director of Philanthropy Knowledge. This externally-facing senior role would suit experienced candidates with a passionate interest in philanthropy and with a truly global mindset. Candidates should be eager to both learn about and examine philanthropic giving in all forms and in all contexts.

Building on the strong position of the organisation you will play a key role in shaping the organisational strategy and direction  in the years ahead through the knowledge and insights you will develop and maintain. To excel in this role, you will need to be able to forge positive professional relationships with senior leaders, both at large global institutions and small grassroots organisations.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities

The Director of Philanthropy Knowledge’s principal responsibilities are to keep up-to-date with the developments of the global philanthropy sector; be a proactive knowledge resource for the editorial team; build and maintain a strong network of relationships with key individuals and organisations on every continent; and to work with the Executive Director on generating philanthropic funding and support in line with APT’s strategy.

Knowledge

• Develop expansive knowledge of the global philanthropy sector, the people and organisations in that space, and to keep up with the latest trends and developments
• Maintain this knowledge through reading, research and global event attendance
• Ensure that this knowledge is built on hearing from a broad range of diverse voices and perspectives
• Share this knowledge with the in-house editorial team to help shape the editorial strategy, the publication’s understanding of the sector, and the Alliance event programme
• Share this knowledge with the sector through commentary including written contributions for Alliance and speaking at sector events

Relationship building

• Build and maintain a strong network of relationships with key individuals and organisations on every continent
• Be confident and comfortable to meet with the senior leaders of the sector to learn about their work.
• Be able to connect with leaders from a variety of cultures and contexts
• Attend relevant worldwide conferences and events to connect with key individuals and look for opportunities for how they may contribute towards Alliance’s mission. Eg; as guest editors, contributors, members of the Editorial Advisory Council, or in other forms of organisational partnership with Alliance.

Philanthropic funding & support

• Steward existing relationships with key core funders and sponsors of Alliance
• Ensure grant requirements are positively delivered in good time
• Work with the Executive Director to identify and approach potential funders – both core and project - and sponsors of Alliance
• Ensure that APT’s philanthropic support grows in line with APT’s fundraising goals to match its strategy and plans

General

• Manage a personal travel budget  to support the three core areas above
• Meet staff regularly to ensure seamless input into editorial and organisational plans
• Be an active team member, contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance
• Work on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the global philanthropy sector and the people and organisations active within it
• Strong existing personal network of people and organisations working within philanthropy
• Strong communication skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining positive professional relationships
• Experience of generating philanthropic support for charitable projects and stewarding the associated relationships

Desired

• High levels of organisation and ability to manage own workload
• Experience of public speaking and/or writing in a professional capacity
• Proficiency in a second language

Benefits

Alliance Publishing Trust is committed to a happy and healthy place to work. We offer extensive benefits to UK employees including but not limited to:

• Four-day work week
• Flexible working, both in terms of times and location
• Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Leading enhanced parental policies
• Critical illness insurance
• Health cash plan for services and items such as dental and opticians
• Monthly physical wellbeing stipend
• Mental wellbeing support app
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Interest free tenancy deposit loan
• Travel insurance
• Employee volunteering day

Application Process

Deadline for application:  Friday 06 February 2026, 17:00pm (UK time)

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs portal. In your cover letter you should address your suitability for this role based on the relevant skills and experience outlined in this job description. Please also state where you saw the job vacancy.

Interviews will be held on the week beginning Monday 16 February (in-person preferred but remote options available). Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited by email prior. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

Anticipated start date: 11 May 2026 but open to an earlier start date should availability allow. A job offer will be subject to a right to work check and the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during application process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. As part of our ongoing commitment to an accessible recruitment process, applicants are encouraged to contact APT to discuss any support or assistance they may have during the application process. Please email vanessa at vanessa@alliancemagazine dot org in the first instance.

A place to drive change
 
Location: Bradford, Hybrid (2–3 days in the office, with travel as required for meetings/training)
Salary: circa £77,405 per annum, plus essential car user allowance of £1,250
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week, Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
 
Thousands of families across the country rely on us for safe, affordable and sustainable homes. As we continue to modernise our services and evolve how we work, our technology foundations have never been more important.
 
It’s this belief – that everyone deserves a place to call home – that drives everything we do. Together, we’re finding new ways to innovate for our customers, strengthen the way we operate, and create a thriving workplace that supports everyone.
 
If you're looking for a role where you can lead meaningful change, bring big ideas, and shape the future of our digital operations, this is the place to be.

About the role

Lead, transform, and protect our digital future.
 
We’re searching for a Head of IT Operations & Service Delivery who can seamlessly combine deep technical expertise with strong strategic leadership. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the technology our colleagues and customers depend on is available, secure, resilient and cost-effective—while leading two pivotal functions: Service Operations and Technical Operations.
 
This role suits someone who thrives in complexity, owns outcomes, and embraces the challenge of stabilising today while architecting tomorrow. Whether you’re resolving a critical incident, strengthening our cyber posture, or driving our cloud migration roadmap, your impact will be felt across the organisation.

Salary

The spot salary for this role is £77,405 per annum for candidates who fully meet the requirements.
If you’re still building some of your skills or experience, you may start at 5% or 10% below spot, with clear progression opportunities and structured support.

About you

•     Proven experience leading IT Operations in complex, multi-system environments.
•     Strong understanding of security frameworks, threat detection, incident response and operational cyber maturity.
•     Experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and hybrid cloud strategies.
•     Technical depth across infrastructure, networking and enterprise systems.
•     Experience maturing and enforcing release management frameworks aligned to ITIL best practice.
•     Strong understanding of infrastructure and application dependencies during releases and changes.
•     Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills at senior levels.
•     A proactive, forward-thinking approach to risk, service improvement and operational excellence.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. You’ll have the chance to expand your skills, shape your career and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What you’ll receive:

•     28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and the option to buy more.
•     Health & wellbeing support including a cash health plan, online GP, Health MOTs, gym discounts and a volunteering day.
•     Financial benefits including car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes and exclusive discounts.
•     Future security with both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
•     Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave and flexible working.
•     Career development through management and leadership training, apprenticeships and more.

This is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a real difference, be valued and grow your career.

We’re committed to inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive.
 
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know—we’ll make it happen.
 
Please note: Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Accent does not hold a sponsorship licence.
 
If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference—to society, to our organisation and to your future—apply now.
 
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our PSL and do not accept speculative approaches.
 
You may have experience of the following: Head of IT Operations, IT Operations Manager, Service Delivery Lead, ITIL, Azure Operations, Cloud Migration, Service Management, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking, Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, P1 Incident Management, Platform Operations, IT Service Desk, Technical Operations, etc.
 
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Make a difference every day at Brent Carers Centre

At Brent Carers Centre, we believe unpaid carers deserve recognition, respect, and support — and so do our staff.

Join our team and be part of a warm, inclusive workforce where compassion meets action.

The role of Operations Manager contributes directly to improving the lives of unpaid carers across Brent, giving you the chance to see the impact of your work first-hand.

Whether you’re developing new skills, building lasting relationships, or championing carers’ voices, you’ll find your career here both meaningful and rewarding.

About Brent Carers Centre

· We’re a trusted local charity supporting thousands of unpaid carers across Brent.

• Our services range from advice and advocacy to support groups and activities.
• We work closely with health, social care, and community partners to ensure carers are recognised and supported.
• Our team is passionate, diverse, and committed to making Brent a better place for carers.

The Role

The Operations Manager is a pivotal leadership position designed to bridge the gap between the CEO’s strategic vision and the frontline delivery of services.

• You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Brent Carers Centre, ensuring that information, advice, and respite activities are delivered to the highest standard.
• You’ll act as the lead for Safeguarding and GDPR, ensuring all staff follow best practices and that the centre remains a safe, confidential space for vulnerable residents.
• You’ll manage the CRM and data reporting systems, translating daily activities into "impact stories" and performance metrics for the Board of Trustees and local commissioners (Brent Council/NHS).

• You’ll provide direct line management to a diverse team, including Advice Officers, Counselling Coordinator and the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
• You’ll manage staff resources to make sure that our service remains responsive and empathetic.

• You’ll make sure the physical office environment is fit for purpose, managing health and safety, equipment, and IT infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a "hands-on" leader who combines operational grit with a deep-seated passion for social justice and carer rights.

Essential Experience

• You’ll have a track record of managing teams and operations within a charity, health, or social care setting.
• You’ll possess a working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and of providing or managing advice and information services and the specific challenges faced by unpaid carers.
• You’ll be "tech-literate” and will be comfortable using databases (CRMs) and proficient in using a range of Microsoft software.

• You’ll be a strong communicator and will be able able to build rapport with a range of stakeholders
• You don’t just manage processes; you care about people. You align with our mission to ensure carers are "recognised, valued, and supported to live rather than just exist."

Desirable Extras

• Experience working in a multicultural borough like Brent, with an understanding of how to reach under-represented or "hidden" carer communities.

What We Offer

• �� Professional growth: Training, mentoring, and opportunities to develop your career.
• �� Inclusive culture: A diverse team where everyone’s voice is valued.
• �� Impact: The chance to see the difference your work makes every day.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a team where compassion meets action, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us champion carers in Brent. Please submit a CV and cover letting setting out how you meet each of the criteria in the person specification - we will not consider applications that don't have cover letter and CV.