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As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.
We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.
If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.
Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£42,479 - £49,976 (dependent on experience)
Hybrid (Poole) or Home Based
Ref: 20668
About us
At the RNLI, our mission is simple but powerful: to save lives at sea. Every role plays its part in making that happen — including this one. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful partnerships and using digital channels for good, this could be your next step.
About the role
As our Influencer Manager, you’ll lead the way in helping us reach new audiences through trusted, authentic voices. You’ll work with teams across the RNLI to deliver campaigns that inspire support, encourage safe behaviour around the coast and inland waters, and shine a light on the work of our crews and lifeguards.
From spotting the right influencers for a campaign, to shaping creative briefs, managing relationships, and protecting our reputation — you’ll play a key role in making sure our messages are clear, engaging, and aligned with our values.
What you’ll be doing
- Delivering our influencer strategy and finding new opportunities to share the RNLI’s story.
- Building strong, authentic relationships with influencers and content creators who align with our purpose.
- Creating clear briefs with compelling messages and ensuring that content reflects both the RNLI brand and each creator’s individual voice.
- Managing contracts, budgets, usage rights and deliverables to ensure value for money.
- Keeping a close eye on risks and working with colleagues to manage any issues quickly and responsibly.
- Acting as a subject matter expert on compliance, safeguarding and regulatory standards.
- Coaching and supporting teams across the RNLI to help build confidence in influencer activity.
- Setting clear KPIs, analysing campaign results and reporting on the difference your work makes.
- Contributing to the out‑of‑hours social media rota and supporting wider digital activity when needed.
About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who:
- Understands how to create meaningful partnerships with influencers.
- Is confident negotiating and managing relationships with agencies and talent.
- Can balance creativity with responsibility, safeguarding and brand protection.
- Uses insight and data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
- Works well with others and can bring people along with new ideas.
- Believes in the power of digital communication to keep people safe around the water.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a charity with a clear purpose and a proud heritage. You’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues and volunteers, all committed to making a lifesaving difference.
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working culture.
- Opportunities for learning and development.
- The chance to use your digital expertise to genuinely save lives.
For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: 5 April 2026.
Interview date: w/c 20 April 2026.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.
This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilising diverse fundraising methods, and building and developing new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to multiple trusts and foundations, but diversified by building new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.
Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a new and exciting opportunity within Victim Support to provide Domestic Abuse case management interventions across Cumbria, as part of the Drive Project.
We are recruiting for an Operations Manager to oversee the DRIVE project.
Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response.
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Cumbria.
As a Perpetrator Service Operations Manager you will oversee 4 Case Managers and 2 IDVA's. You will:
- ensure that all support and advice given is in line with Drive Partnership key messages and strategic objectives.
- contribute to the development of the Drive model through service reviews, supporting the Drive Partnership in delivery challenges and implementation of changes to the Drive operational model.
- act as a champion for Drive across the area in all aspects of development and delivery. You will be expected to represent the service at local and national events; deliver training and presentations as appropriate.
- support the Commissioner and Drive Central Team in identifying and securing resources and implementing future funding plans agreed for the service.
- be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending.
You will need:
- previous experience leading projects and developing new service provision.
- the ability to complete reliable and timely reports and meet deadlines.
- to be able to manage your own workload.
- to be a confident decision maker.
- to be able to ensure fairness and consistency.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
The Project Manager plays a vital role in delivering exceptional Project Management for the major new Salesforce implementation of Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud. This project will improve our Supporter experiences particularly in terms of email journeys. This role takes responsibility of the planning, execution and management of the Salesforce implementation of Marketing Cloud and Data Cloud project.
This strategic project is key to implementing the 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure. The post holder will manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution through to embedding the new platform, ensuring the project is delivered on time, to scope, and to a high standard.
The post holder is part of a small team at ARUK and from time to time may need to support other colleagues to ensure smooth critical service delivery to the organisation.
This is an 18-month FTC.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management – Salesforce Marketing Cloud
· Develop a flexible project plan for the Marketing Cloud project that is adaptable to unexpected changes; manage these changes effectively through appropriate stakeholder management and risk planning.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with project team members, internal stakeholders, and third parties, to foster collaboration and drive the successful delivery of the salesforce marketing cloud project. Manage the relationship with the external implementation partner.
· Drive and monitor project progress against timelines using appropriate project management tools (e.g. Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar), and ensure stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints; ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood from the start.
· Lead and participate in all required project meetings including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
· Apply sound judgement and problem-solving expertise to manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies within the wider organisational context; demonstrate accountability by escalating project risks via appropriate and agreed channels.
· Support the Project Sponsor, Product Owner and Programme Manager with effective decision-making, budget management, and management of dependencies with other digital or organisational workstreams.
· Responsible for assessing and managing the project risk throughout the life of the project
· Manage all project governance and documentation, ensure meetings, actions and decisions are managed and documented appropriately.
· At the end of the project, conduct project closure and review sessions to capture successes and learnings and help ensure project outcomes and the new platform are effectively embedded into business-as-usual (BAU).
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
· Lead on the development of a stakeholder management plan for the Project Sponsor and Product Owner ensuring it is tailored and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
· Liaising with the L&D team and internal communications team to ensure suitable change management and communication plans are in place
· Liaise on a regular basis with ARUK’s central Projects & Programmes team, ensuring project plans and approach align with ARUK’s project management approach.
· Work with the Senior DDT Programme Manager to ensure plans and reporting are set up and delivered in line with the wider DDT programme requirements. Build strong professional relationships, trust, and inspire confidence with stakeholders at all levels.
Project Management Best Practice
· Adopt and apply appropriate project management methodologies to suit the nature of the project.
· Contribute to the facilitation of project management best practise within DDT Teams
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Project management experience with evidence of successful delivery of complex technology projects including the identification, recording and tracking of expected benefits from the project during the project lifetime.
· Lead, motivate and manage this project, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear, drawing on the skills, strengths and knowledge of others to ensure deliverables are met.
· Recognised project management qualification or demonstrated relevant work experience that also demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive project outcomes.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
· Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, growth environment.
· Excellent problem-solving skills, finding solutions and ensuring the project stays on track.
· Ability to maintain clarity when under pressure and retain focus on the end goal.
· Motivate, manage and pass on best practice in project management to other relevant colleagues.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not 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 £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th April 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, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a small and passionate team making a tangible difference to the lives of families. We are hiring a Senior Communications Manager, to oversee and run our media and external communications, who will bring expertise and creativity to the organisation. If you're an experienced media operator and exceptional mission-driven communicator, and looking for your next big challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Please see attached full job description.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.
For over 30 years, Global Witness has pioneered an approach that merges bold investigations with determined campaigning to secure better protections for people and our planet. We’ve gone undercover to unmask the violence and secretive deals that underpin the “blood diamond” industry. Our data-driven analysis has tracked the flow of commodities across the globe. And we’ve sought out powerful testimonies that tell the story of environmental harm and repression first-hand.
With three decades of campaigning for a fair and just planet under our belt, we reframed our focus in 2020 to address humanity’s greatest challenge: the climate crisis.
The Role
This role is either London based on a permanent contract (2 days in the office) or Kenya/Brazil based on a consultancy contract.
As Project Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective delivery of our campaigning work. You will provide project management support across teams, strengthen systems and processes, and help us deliver impact. You will keep projects on track, support collaboration, and ensure accountability to our donors through regular reporting.
Responsibilities include;
- Project Management & Delivery
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Reporting
- Resource & Budget Management
- Collaboration & Organisational Contribution
- Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Who we are looking for
- Experience providing project management or coordination support in a complex, multi stakeholder environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Financial literacy, with experience tracking budgets and supporting accurate costings.
- Experience preparing reports for donors, funders, or other external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Collaborative and supportive team player with the ability to build positive relationships across teams.
- Proactive problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly to change
- Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
- Shares our values and is committed to contributing to our diversity, equity and inclusion journey.
Desirable
- Experience working in an NGO, campaigning, or advocacy environment.
- Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.
- Experience supporting fundraising efforts or donor engagement.
How to Apply
Please download the job pack attached above for the full details of the role.
Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Global Witness to recruit for their growing team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th April.
To apply, we welcome a CV and 500 words which answers the following questions;
1. Can you share an example of when you developed or introduced a project management structure or tool for a team, project or organisation where people were time-poor, unfamiliar with the terminology, or sceptical of its value? What did you do to make it practical and useful? (250 words)
2. What do you think needs to change in project management practice if organisations are to respond well to an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world? (250 words)
Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at Global Witness. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.
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Social Media & Communications Manager
We are seeking a creative and driven communications professional to elevate The Flying Seagull Project’s brand and grow engagement across global audiences.
Position: Social Media & Creative Communications Manager
Salary: £32,000 pro rata
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, early applications encouraged
Interviews: From 8 to 10 April (virtual)
About the Role
This is an exciting role with real scope to shape how The Flying Seagull Project connects with supporters, communities and stakeholders worldwide.
You will play a key role in developing engaging social media content and campaigns, bringing powerful stories to life and supporting audience growth, engagement and fundraising outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting the development and delivery of the social media and creative communications plan
· Creating compelling, high quality content across digital platforms
· Managing campaigns from concept through to delivery
· Monitoring performance, supporting KPIs and reporting on results
· Delivering email marketing campaigns to stakeholders and supporters
· Supporting digital fundraising campaigns alongside senior leadership
· Planning and scheduling content using tools such as Asana
· Collaborating with international teams across multiple locations
About You
You will be a creative storyteller with strong digital skills and the ability to turn ideas into engaging content.
You will have:
· At least 3 years’ experience in social media and communications
· Strong content creation skills including copy, video and imagery
· Experience using tools such as Adobe Suite and social media platforms
· Confidence working with analytics and performance tracking
· A proactive, self sufficient approach with strong attention to detail
· A genuine passion for storytelling and audience engagement
· Alignment with the values and mission of The Flying Seagull Project
About The Flying Seagull Project
The Flying Seagull Project is a unique team of artists, performers, play specialists and fun-devotees dedicated to ensuring no childhood passes without proper play, big belly laughs and a sense of belonging.
Working across the UK and internationally, the organisation delivers circus, music, art, dance and play experiences to children and communities facing extreme challenges including poverty, conflict, isolation and illness.
From refugee camps and institutions to community centres and hospices, The Flying Seagull Project creates safe, joyful spaces where children feel seen, valued and inspired, making magical memories that last a lifetime.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Social Media Manager, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Lead, Content Officer, Campaigns Officer, Digital Communications Executive, Marketing and Communications Officer, Brand Executive
If you are ready to use your creativity to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT KIDS CANCER CHARITY
Kids Cancer Charity have been supporting children affected by cancer from all over the UK since 1989. Life changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer, every aspect of their life and that of their family is thrown into turmoil. We offer support through our care breaks and Play Therapy during treatment and beyond.
We are looking for a passionate, talented Individual Giving Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing year-on-year since 1989 as we approach our new fundraising strategy.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Individual Giving Manager will lead the development of Kids Cancer Charity’s first comprehensive individual giving programme, building all activity from the ground up. This includes designing compelling supporter propositions, establishing donor journeys, and creating engaging campaigns that drive acquisition and long-term support.
A key part of the role will be scoping, procuring, and managing external suppliers, agencies, platforms, and partners required to deliver individual giving products and activity. This includes the development and future launch of new income streams for Kids Cancer Charity, such as a charity lottery, as well as regular giving, legacy marketing, and in-memory giving opportunities.
The postholder will play a central role in shaping the future of supporter engagement at Kids Cancer Charity, introducing best practice, ensuring strong stewardship, and embedding a supporter‑centred culture across the organisation.
JOB PURPOSE
To develop, launch, and grow Kids Cancer Charity’s first individual giving programme, building sustainable income streams that support our vital work in supporting children affected by cancer in the UK. As the first dedicated individual giving role, you will design the strategy and deliver hands on activity, creating compelling propositions, supporter journeys and campaigns across regular giving, one‑off gifts, lottery, legacies and in‑memory giving.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Strategy
- Develop Kids Cancer Charity’s first Individual Giving strategy, setting clear plans, targets, and opportunities for growth across all giving products.
- Introduce and embed best practice in compliance, data management, supporter care, and ethical fundraising.
Supplier and Partner Development
- Scope organisational needs and procure/manage suppliers, agencies and platforms required to deliver individual giving activity.
- Lead onboarding and manage delivery to agreed standards, budgets and timelines.
Supporter Engagement and Campaign Development
- Design end‑to‑end supporter journeys (acquisition, welcome, nurture, upgrade, reactivation, retention).
- Plan and deliver multi‑channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid, direct mail) to acquire, retain and engage supporters.
- Build audience understanding through segmentation, insight and experimentation.
- Work closely with other teams to embed Individual Giving into the organisation.
Product Development
- Scope and pilot propositions for: Regular Giving, Digital one‑off, Charity Lottery, Legacy Giving, In‑Memory, Appeals/integrated campaigns, and Mid‑value.
- Produce product business cases with KPIs, budgets, phasing and implementation plans.
Reporting and Evaluation
- Establish reporting and monitoring frameworks for Individual Giving activity.
- Use early data and insight to inform decision‑making, future planning, and product development.
- Ensure all activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, GDPR, PECR and Gambling Commission requirements.
- Monitor and report on individual giving performance against KPIs and targets, reporting on performance to the General Manager.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the General Manager,
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, supporting a culture of collaboration, learning and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of Kids Cancer Charity’s compliance programme.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- Help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Demonstrable experience of individual giving across multiple products, which may include regular giving, one‑off gifts, lottery, legacy giving, in‑memory giving, and appeals.
- Ability to craft compelling supporter propositions and use storytelling to communicate impact and motivate giving.
- Proven track record designing and managing supporter journeys that improve acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
- Experience of delivering multi‑channel integrated acquisition campaigns, (digital and offline approaches).
- Experience of procuring and managing suppliers, agencies, and platforms, ensuring high‑quality delivery and value for money.
- Data‑driven mindset, comfortable with metrics, segmentation, reporting, insight gathering, and budget forecasting.
- Strong understanding of return on investment (ROI) and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and value of fundraising activity.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems and fundraising technologies, and how these support effective individual giving programmes.
- Understanding of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices.
- Experience managing budgets and ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Comfortable working in an environment where systems, processes, and programmes are being built from the ground up.
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Knowledge and understanding of Kids Cancer Charity’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Experience of working in a charity or organisation where individual giving programmes have been developed from the ground up.
- Experience of launching new giving products such as lotteries, regular giving propositions, or digital donation platforms.
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance frameworks, including the Gambling Commission requirements (or similar relevant regulation).
- Understanding of digital fundraising trends, including peer‑to‑peer fundraising and integrated digital journeys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Campaigner
Reporting to: Campaign Manager
Line reports: None
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro-rata (£25,600 per annum for 4 days per week)
Hours: 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).
Duration: 1-year contract renewable subject to funding
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: London/Hybrid – currently, our expectation is minimum 1 day in the office. So potential candidates are aware, we are undergoing a period of consultation within the team to change our policy to minimum 3 days in the office (core days in the office Tues & Weds). Please note we are currently based in Tottenham Hale, with the view to move offices to Highbury & Islington in May.
Job Description & Person Specification:
Campaigner
Anti-oppressive statement
Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
Inclusive Recruitment
We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt-in to the scheme.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your CV and cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.
We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by emailing us.
About Us
Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.
We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.
From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.
We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.
We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.
About the Role
The Campaigner will support the development and delivery of campaigns that drive positive change within food systems. This role is ideal for someone early in their campaigning career who is passionate about influencing decision‑makers, mobilising public support, and helping deliver strategic impact across a variety of issues within food systems from dismantling industrial farming to delegitimising large corporations like large supermarket chains. This role will work collaboratively with colleagues across campaigns, so would suit an adaptive candidate with strong communication skills, keen to learn and grow within Foodrise.
Job Description
Campaign Delivery
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation across a range of campaign activities, ensuring anti-oppressive practice is embedded throughout campaigns.
- Assist in monitoring political, social, and media developments relevant to campaign objectives.
- Support the conception and delivery of tactics such as petitions, public actions, stunts, digital engagement, supporter mobilisation and community organisation.
- Help track campaign progress and gather evidence of impact.
- Support the evaluation of campaigns, and reporting to funders.
Relationship Building
- Liaise with existing partners and stakeholders and help build support for Foodrise’s campaigns with other organisations and movements.
- Represent Foodrise and campaigns in external networks as required.
- Participate in European and global coalitions, networks and conversations, as required.
- Support the organisation of meetings, workshops, or events with external stakeholders.
- Assist with outreach to new stakeholders including decision‑makers or community groups.
Communication
- Draft compelling campaign materials including blogs, emails, social media posts, and supporter updates.
- Support the production of persuasive content for public audiences across digital channels and print.
- Assist in preparing briefings for internal stakeholders, external partners, or decision‑makers.
- Support media‑related work when needed, including drafting quotes, Q&As, or press materials.
Research & Analysis
- Contribute to thought leadership and conduct analytical background research to inform campaign strategies and brief colleagues across a range of topics.
- Support the development of evidence‑based campaign outputs such as reports and policy briefings.
- Build, clean and maintain datasets, and assist with data analysis.
Administration & Team Support
- Provide general campaign administrative support, including meeting logistics, note‑taking, and maintaining files or records.
- Help coordinate logistics for campaign activities, events, or communications outputs.
- Contribute to team learning and reflection by gathering feedback and insights.
- Support fundraising efforts where appropriate.
- Participate in organisation wide training, skills sharing, awaydays, socials.
Ways of Working
- Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
- Contribute to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation
- Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
- Present and available for colleagues, including regular in‑office presence.
- Proactive in communication, planning, and follow‑through.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- A proven interest and understanding of food systems and social justice, acquired through study, activism or paid or voluntary work experience. (at least 2 years’ working experience or transferrable skills)
- An enthusiasm and broad understanding of advocacy, public campaigning, or digital mobilisation to inform development of effective campaign strategies.
Essential Skills
- Excellent writing, analytical and research skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively; build, maintain and develop flexible working relationships.
- The ability to tailor information for different audiences, including decision makers, corporate executives and the media.
- A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, alongside a willingness to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Foodrise is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
- Shares Foodrise’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
- Willingness to undertake some limited travel domestically and abroad.
What We Offer
- Personal training and wellbeing funds
- Regular team socials
- Workplace pension
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced sick leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech scheme
- Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)
How to Apply
Please apply via Charity Jobs with:
- Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
- A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise.
Deadline to apply: 9am, 30th March 2026
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by 2nd April 2026
First round interviews will be held on 14th & 15th April 2026
Second round interviews will be held on 21st April 2026
For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.
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Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
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Closing date: 6 April 2026
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Save the Children UK is looking for a Media and Communications Manager to join our Global Impact Communications team. This role is focused on generating compelling, news-led content, securing media coverage and ensuring our global work reaches and influences key audiences.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
Strategic Communications plans, orchestrates, and delivers highly compelling and distinctive external communications across the whole organisation to position SCUK as a modern children's cause and drive mass consideration, participation, influence and action to create lasting change with and for children.
The Global Impact Communications team strengthens our influence on UK and global decision-makers and build support of our work by engaging target audiences with stories about our global work. Through traditional, digital and social media, they support advocacy for the breakthroughs of survival, learning and protection, giving platforms to local leaders, partners, communities and children. They highlight the impacts of conflict and inequality on children, boost funds for our work and build support for international co-operation on the issues that threaten the right to experience childhood.
About the role
As the Media and Communications Manager (Global Impact) you will produce distinctive, compelling communications and coverage that promote our global campaigns, responses and programmes, and help us achieve our influencing and fundraising goals.
In this role, you will:
- Work with the Head of Global Impact Communications to ensure our coverage and messages are aligned with SCUK's priorities for advocacy and fundraising
- Secure original media stories that stimulate debate, drive action by supporters and reach target audiences across all channels
- Produce a range of coverage from hard news to PR, with powerful human interest content that connects us with supporters and builds consideration to donate
- Grow media partnerships that help us increase support for our advocacy and fundraising
- Gather evidence and case studies that add authority and relevance to our output
- Liaise with the creative content team, the digital and social media team and the artists and influencers team to give your stories visual impact on earned, owned and paid channels whenever possible
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) and other workstreams delivering campaigns such as conflict, hunger, health, education, the climate crisis and the future of aid
- Respond rapidly to emergencies, maximising our fundraising for DEC appeals or unrestricted funding
- Deploy promptly in emergencies and develop stories and video at pace
- Give children, families and local and national partners platforms to make themselves heard by large audiences through media and social media
- Secure interviews that strengthen our advocacy and present us as thought leaders on global issues
- Adapt the Global Media Unit's most valuable stories for the UK market with prominent messaging consistent with our overall output
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Experience as a media/communications professional or journalist with a proven record of securing media coverage in a variety of outlets
- A sharp news sense and the ability to talk to journalists on their terms about our global priorities
- Understanding of different communications disciplines and the role they play in delivering engagement, action and influence.
- Contacts in traditional and new media and a good understanding of how they work
- A sound grasp of what different media outlets want and an understanding of where to seek out newsworthy stories
- Good written and verbal skills, including the ability to simplify complex situations for mass media
- A collaborative mindset for work with colleagues across the global movement with due respect for differences in culture and ways of working
- An awareness of our key audiences and what content will engage and mobilise them
- Experience of producing eye-catching, shareable social media posts that extend your stories' reach
- The ability to react instantly to breaking news and write clearly under pressure to tight deadlines
Please Note: This role will require a minimum of 1 day a week working from our Farringdon (London) office. There may also be occasional international travel required.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Location: The Grange, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire / Hybrid
About Us
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About The Role
The Ecommerce and Retail Manager will be responsible for driving strong, sustainable growth in online retail revenue through the charity’s online shop. This role manages the end-to-end ecommerce operation, ensures best-in-class customer experience, optimises product availability, and leads digital trading activity across the charity’s website and social channels. The successful candidate will work cross functionally with IT, Marketing, and operational teams, and serve as the key point of contact for our warehouse fulfilment partner and ecommerce technology suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Ecommerce Trading & Growth
- Own the ecommerce trading plan and deliver year-on-year revenue growth for the charity’s online shop.
- Optimise product listings, content, merchandising, and promotions to maximise conversion and average order value.
- Manage seasonal retail moments (Christmas, summer, themed campaigns) and work across directorates to deliver high-impact commercial activity.
- Maximise margins and contribution
Product Range, Inventory & Supplier Management
- Manage online inventory levels end to end, ensuring high availability and accurate stock levels on Shopify.
- Source new products and suppliers and build compelling, mission-aligned product ranges that support both revenue and brand objectives.
- Ensure merchandise is stocked, optimally displayed, and refreshed in onsite racking within the charity’s restaurant/HQ retail space.
- Develop efficient processes for internal teams to request, purchase, or replenish stock through the warehouse fulfilment partner.
Platform Management (Shopify & Plugins)
- Be the day-to-day owner of the Shopify store; maintain products, collections, pricing, discount codes, offers, and promotions.
- Confidently manage and troubleshoot Shopify apps, plugins, and integrations, including testing of subscription models such as “Subscribe & Save”.
- Work closely with IT on API integrations to ensure all systems (Shopify, fulfilment, CRM, payment gateways, analytics, etc.) operate seamlessly.
Fulfilment & Supplier Account Management
- Act as the primary account manager for the warehouse fulfilment provider, ensuring service levels, stock movement, and logistics performance meet agreed standards.
- Resolve operational issues quickly and maintain strong working relationships with external ecommerce partners.
Marketing, Social & Affiliate Channels
- Manage the online shop’s presence across the charity’s social media platforms, ensuring product visibility and consistency with brand guidelines.
- Partner with the Marketing team to deliver a continuous pipeline of ecommerce content, campaigns, and audience-targeted promotions.
- Develop and manage affiliate-marketing activity, including both publisher side and advertiser side relationships.
- Track performance, evaluate ROI, and evolve the affiliate strategy to support incremental growth.
Analytics & Reporting
- Monitor sales performance, customer behaviour, funnel metrics, and traffic sources to drive data-led decision making.
- Produce weekly and monthly ecommerce reports, highlighting opportunities and insights to maximise revenue.
About You
The following attributes are considered essential for the job:
- Proven experience managing an ecommerce shop, ideally on Shopify.
- Strong understanding of ecommerce trading, inventory management, merchandising, promotions, and fulfilment workflows.
- Confident in managing relationships with external suppliers, fulfilment partners, and technology providers.
- Experience working with affiliate networks (both as publisher and advertiser).
- Ability to navigate, test, and optimise third party Shopify apps and plugins.
- Strong cross functional communicator, able to collaborate effectively with IT, Marketing, and Operations teams.
- Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Data driven mindset with familiarity in ecommerce analytics tools.
The following attributes are considered desirable for the job:
- Experience working within a charity or purpose-led organisation.
- Knowledge of API integrations or ecommerce technical fundamentals.
- Experience in content creation or working with creative teams to build compelling product marketing assets.
- Understanding of social commerce strategies.
Please note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
Please apply by providing your CV and Cover Letter by 10th April 2026.
Senior Campaigner
Location: Hybrid (UK) with three days in our Shoreditch office
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Changing Markets is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Campaigner to join our dynamic team in running and winning market transformation campaigns. They will work on our high-profile campaign to reduce emissions from food systems and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a semi-flexible working environment (daily working hours are flexible but attendance at the London office is expected three days a week).
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior Campaigner with at least seven years’ experience in running campaigns and a proven track record of success. They will work on our landmark campaign to transform the food system. The successful candidate should have strong writing skills, experience in commissioning research, writing reports, policy briefings, and building NGO coalitions. They should have outstanding inter-personal skills and be a team player with a good network of NGO contacts and the ability to form collaborative working relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the implementation of high-impact campaign strategies and tactics for our campaigns on food system transformation with a focus on agricultural super pollutants.
· Conduct research and analysis to inform campaign messaging and write reports, blogs, responses to consultations, etc. to advance our campaign goals.
· Ensure the impactful roll-out of campaign activities across media, digital platforms, and amplify our messages via coordination with partners, through organisation of events and other outreach activities.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including NGOs, journalists, researchers, policymakers and corporates.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must have:
- demonstrable experience in running and winning international campaigns;
- excellent writing skills in English, additional language is a plus;
- the ability to lead, implement and coordinate research (either in-house or by external consultants) to create the evidence base needed to win campaigns;
- a good eye for detail combined with a strong ability to distill and critically evaluate key information and translate it into simple campaign materials;
- networking skills and a proven ability to create and run diverse coalitions;
- good organisational skills with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines, multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with occasional heavy workloads;
- the ability to think out-of-the-box and to adapt campaign plans to changing circumstances;
- willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice;
- an interest in environmental issues with a passion for creating lasting social change.
It’s a plus if the candidate has:
- good knowledge of debates surrounding environmental and climate change issues;
- experience in handling media relations;
- good knowledge of how to use social media creatively to win campaigns;
- experience of managing a grant budget and delivering narrative impact reports to funders.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer:
· A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.
· Flexible working environment which offers a lot of creativity and experimentation with different tactics.
· A supportive and passionate international team.
ABOUT CHANGING MARKETS FOUNDATION
The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns. Our campaigns have focused on major players in the food, fashion and plastic sectors – to name just a few. You can explore all of our current and past campaigns on our website.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
47,000-52,000 £/year depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.
Changing Markets is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us and help transform lives.
We are looking to recruit a talented fundraising administrator who wants their work to make a real difference. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of our fundraising team, helping us secure the resources that change lives. This is an exciting role that will work alongside our Fundraising and Legacy Administrator, and you’ll ensure that all our supporters, whether individuals or organisations, feel valued and appreciated, receiving superb customer care.
As first point of contact for enquiries, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every donation is accurately logged and processed flawlessly and that all enquiries are managed with care. A team-player, you’ll thrive in supporting your line management and recognise the opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
The Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in our work and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and to undertake a basic DBS check for this role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
Benefits
· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days
· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%
· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)
· Employee assistance programme
· Season ticket loan
· Training and development opportunities
· Access to Blue Light Card discounts
First interviews: 27 April 2026
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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St Mary Redcliffe is a thriving, inclusive Christian community that has grown significantly over the past twelve years. It is a traditional, robed, choral church that is also theologically progressive, committed to welcoming and valuing people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. The church reflects a diverse and vibrant congregation united by a shared commitment to faith, inclusion, and the belief that all are equally loved and welcomed by God.
Alongside its worshipping life, St Mary Redcliffe is a well-established heritage destination and an active force for good in one of the most deprived parishes in the country. Thousands of visitors already come each year, with ambitious plans through Project 450 to expand access, facilities, education, and interpretation, enabling many more to engage with the church’s history, heritage, and Christian story. Deeply rooted in its local context, the church invests heavily in community development, runs a community hub, and is recognised by the city as a key civic partner. All of this is sustained by a small, committed staff team, working creatively and energetically across worship, community engagement, safeguarding, heritage, governance, and the complex practical demands of running a large, historic parish church.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Finance Manager to support the work of the church by ensuring excellent financial stewardship, strong governance, and clear financial planning.
This is a key role, working closely with the staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC, and offering both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management.
About the Parish
- A large and active congregation with multiple weekly services
- A broad programme of pastoral care, community engagement, and outreach
- A team of clergy, paid staff, and volunteers
- Significant restricted and unrestricted funds
- Annual income and expenditure of approximately £1.4 million
The Role at a Glance
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Works closely with: Staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, with the option to reduce depending on candidate and circumstance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,628
Location: Primarily on site, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective financial management and in large part, delivery of the church, ensuring robust systems, accurate reporting, compliance with charity and diocesan requirements, and strong financial planning. The role supports the PCC in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary responsibilities and enables staff and clergy teams to focus on the strategic priorities of the church.
This is a broad role with a large scope requiring close attention to detail in a complex organisation. There is a requirement for oversight and management as well as day to day bookkeeping delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the church.
- Prepare accurate management accounts for the Head of Operations, Incumbent, Treasurer, and PCC.
- Monitor income and expenditure against budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Manage cash flow to ensure the parish can meet its financial commitments.
- Prepare year-end accounts and act as the main liaison with independent examiners or auditors.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with staff team colleagues, clergy and PCC.
- Support medium- and long-term financial planning aligned with wider church strategy and organisational priorities.
- Provide clear financial analysis and advice to inform decision-making.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, diocesan financial regulations, and PCC policies.
- Support the PCC in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with risk management and internal controls, including fraud prevention.
Income, Funds, and Stewardship
- Oversee the management of restricted, designated, and unrestricted funds.
- Monitor and reconcile income streams, including:
- Planned giving and donations
- Service fees (weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Grants and trusts
- Commercial and events income
- Support stewardship campaigns and fundraising initiatives with financial insight and reporting.
Payroll and Staffing Costs
- Working closely with the Governance and Administration Officer & our payroll provider to oversee payroll processing, pensions, and staff-related financial matters.
- Ensure compliance with employment and HMRC requirements.
- Work with line managers on staffing budgets and forecasts.
Systems and Processes
- Maintain and develop effective financial systems and software.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit trails.
- Improve processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the Head of Operations and PCC Treasurer, offering professional financial expertise and support.
- Occasional requirement to attend relevant subcommittee meetings, presenting financial reports clearly and accessibly.
- Where appropriate, support staff and volunteers with budget management and financial understanding.
- Communicate financial information sensitively and clearly to non-financial audiences.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit, or public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of charity finance and governance requirements.
- Experience of financial software
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Strong excel skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-specialists.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Experience working within a church context.
- Familiarity with diocesan financial frameworks.
- Experience managing complex or multi-stream income.
- Knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment-related finance.
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the values and mission of the parish.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Calm, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
- Confident in offering advice and constructive challenge where needed.
- Able to work independently while being an effective team member.
Safeguarding
St Mary Redcliffe Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
- Their CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining suitability for the role based on the information contained in the recruitment pack.
Closing Date: By 10am on Thursday 2nd April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





