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Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
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Individual Giving and Legacies Manager
Fundraising & Engagement | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days)
Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2029 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for an experienced, proactive Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to launch and lead our public fundraising portfolio, deepen supporter relationships and help grow sustainable income.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraising leader who can develop and deliver our Individual Giving and Legacies programme, spanning legacies, membership, regular giving, lottery, appeals, publications, merchandise, Gift Aid, in-memory giving and supporter care. You will be able to balance planning with delivery, using data-driven insight to acquire, retain, upgrade and reactivate supporters while building a positive team culture where your team members feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.
Important Information
· This is a UK-based role
· Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
· We are unable to offer sponsorship
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026 at 09:00 (BST)
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please see contact details within our EDI statement attached below this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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This is a critical, high impact, supporter-facing role within our fundraising team helping to plan and deliver our Events and Community programme. The role is responsible for engaging and growing a community of committed supporters with the goal of growing income across our varied Events portfolio of third-party and DIY challenges, whilst also supporting the team manager across our Community and Virtual challenge programmes.
About Ovarian Cancer Action
In the UK, only 1 in 3 women live more than 10 years after an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
As the leading ovarian cancer research charity, we’re working to change that. By finding new and better ways to prevent, treat and detect ovarian cancer, we will ensure a future where no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.
We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.
We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.
By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight so that we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.
Role: Senior Events and Community Fundraising Officer
Reports to:Events and Community Fundraising Manager
Functional team: Fundraising Team
Main working relationships:
Community and Events team, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Database colleagues
Event organisers, challenge providers, fundraising platforms, suppliers, volunteers and supporters
External stakeholders:
Supporters, volunteers, agencies, service providers
Scope of the role
You will manage and successfully deliver key events including the London Marathon, Great North Run and London Landmarks Half Marathon, as well as third party and DIY challenge fundraising. You’ll lead on supporter recruitment and stewardship to meet or exceed agreed targets, while keeping budgets, income and performance on track, as well as maintaining accurate supporter data. You’ll also support on the delivery of Community and Virtual challenge fundraising, including our flagship challenge, Walk in Her Name.
1)Support planning and delivery of the Events programme
i) Support recruitment, engagement and retention across our event portfolio including London Marathon, Great North Run, London Landmarks as well as third party and DIY challenges to meet or exceed agreed income and engagement targets, while keeping budgets, income and performance on track.
ii) Responsible for the OCA London Marathon team from sign-up to post-race including delivery of training and fundraising support, on the day cheer point and post-race celebration activities.
iii) Attend events as required.
iv) Support the team Manager to plan and deliver virtual challenges, including our flagship event, Walk in Her Name and Walk 100, working collaboratively across the team to maximise supporter experience and campaign performance.
2) Manage delivery of Community Fundraising
i) Manage delivery of community fundraising and engagement
ii) Support the team manager to explore and identify new opportunities for growth.
3) Provide excellent supporter care across the events and community portfolio
i) Deliver excellent supporter care across Events and Community fundraising, ensuring every supporter receives timely, helpful and inspiring communications throughout their fundraising journey
ii) Monitor event performance and supporter feedback, sharing and deploying insight to improve stewardship journeys, recruitment activity and future planning
iii) Work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Database teams to deliver integrated, supporter-led activity.
4) Provide excellent administrative support
i) Manage and track event budgets, income and expenditure, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and post-campaign evaluation.
ii) Maintain accurate supporter and financial records across Raiser’s Edge and fundraising platforms, including data coding, income coding and administrative processes to support excellent supporter care
iii) Ensure all events and fundraising activity is delivered in line with Ovarian Cancer Action’s processes, fundraising best practice, GDPR requirements and relevant legislation.
Person specification
At Ovarian Cancer Action, we have different backgrounds, ways of working and areas of expertise, but we strive to create an environment that lives our values and ambitious mindset.This means that your attitude to your work and fellow team members is as important as skills and abilities.
What experience we're looking for
- Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering a successful events portfolio, challenge events and / or community fundraising activity.
- Understanding of recruiting supporters to events across organic and paid channels.
- Track record of providing excellent supporter care - motivating supporters to achieve agreed goals
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow agreed processes.
- Familiar with using a CRM database - ideally Raiser’s Edge.
- Experience of tracking and reporting against budgets and targets.
- A working knowledge of fundraising platforms, online giving pages or event registration systems.
Skills And Attributes:
- Confident relationship builder with strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with supporters.
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, and able to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
- Accurate attention to detail, particularly when working with financial information, supporter records and reporting processes.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and digital fundraising tools, with a willingness to learn and use new systems and AI tools.
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and take ownership of agreed areas of work.
- A genuine collaborator who works across teams and with external suppliers or event partners.
- Able to evaluate activity, learn from results and make suggestions for improvement.
Attitude and personal qualities:
- Enthusiastic and passionate about our work and women's health.
- Self-motivated with a growth mindset and comfortable working as part of a small, ambitious team.
- Adaptable and flexible, with a positive approach to continuous improvement.
- Warm, friendly and professional, with a genuine commitment to excellent supporter experience.
- Calm and solutions-focused when working under pressure or managing competing priorities.
- Flexible to the needs of the post, including occasional work outside normal working hours, with time off in return.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
Additional details
Salary: Between £32,000 to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract type: This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.
Role type:This is a full-time role, however, we’re open to a variety of working patterns and welcome the opportunity to discuss this with candidates. If flexibility or part-time work is your preference, then a paragraph about how this could work well for you in your supporting statement would be helpful.
Location: This role is hybrid with up to 40% office based in City Road, London, EC1V 2PR, near Old Street underground station. The nature of the role may require ad hoc work outside regular office hours (with time off in return).
Our benefits and flexible working
- Flexible working: At Ovarian Cancer Action we strive to be a place where the best people do their best work. We take a proactive approach to conversations with staff and candidates around working patterns and are open to considering a variety of flexible working options.
- Annual leave: In addition to 25 days annual leave and eight public holidays per year, three days are also given to be taken between Christmas and New Year, so in total you can receive up to 36 days paid leave.
- Employer and employee contributory pension: We offer a generous pension scheme above the statutory minimum requirement.
- Healthcare plan: We have partnered with Simplyhealth to offer cashback on a range of healthcare services, as well as access to a 24-hour free GP phone line and counselling service.
- Gym discounts: As part of the healthcare plan you will be able to claim discount on gym membership at participating gyms.
- Eye test: We offer eye tests and financial support with glasses if needed when using a VDU at work.
- Maternity and paternity pay: We offer additional enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees.
- Training and development opportunities: We want everyone to have a growth mindset and will work on an individualised learning and development plan for you each year.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Employees and their direct family have access to a 24-hour confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme phone line.
- Social events for the team: We believe work should be fun and create opportunities for the team to spend time together.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and welcome enquiries and applications from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with disabilities. At Ovarian Cancer Action, we believe that embracing diversity, promoting equality and fostering inclusivity are essential values that drive our success.
We understand that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences and talents, which fuels innovation and enhances our ability to better serve the communities we work with.
We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Housing Options Officer, you will provide housing-related support, advice, and guidance to vulnerable young people aged 16-35 living in YMCA accommodation. You will work closely with residents to help them develop independent living skills, manage their tenancies, maximise their income, access education and employment opportunities, and move on to sustainable housing solutions.
What you'll be doing
- Managing a caseload of young people and providing person-centred support.
- Completing assessments, support plans, and risk assessments.
- Supporting residents with budgeting, welfare benefits, tenancy sustainment, and life skills.
- Working with housing providers, local authorities, and support agencies to secure positive move-on outcomes.
- Managing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and resident welfare issues.
- Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a psychologically informed environment (PIE).
- Acting as a shift lead when required and helping maintain a safe and supportive accommodation environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults in a housing, support, youth work, or customer-facing environment.
- Understands the challenges facing young people experiencing homelessness.
- Has excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
- Can work effectively with a range of internal and external partners.
- Is passionate about helping young people achieve positive futures.
- Can maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. In 2025, despite significant pressures across the humanitarian sector, Medair supported more than 3.6 million people across 13 countries through life-saving health, nutrition, water, sanitation, shelter and cash assistance programmes. From responding to cholera outbreaks in South Sudan and supporting communities affected by conflict in Sudan, DR Congo and Lebanon, to delivering emergency relief following natural disasters in Madagascar and Myanmar, our teams continued to reach people in greatest need with compassion, professionalism and perseverance.
About the Role/Role and Responsibilities
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Head of Operations. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Medair UK's finance, HR, IT and governance functions, ensuring robust systems, effective controls, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. They will support the Medair UK Director and Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and management of the charity in accordance with best practice and ensure a sustainable operational platform is in place to support all Medair UK’s functions. The Head of Operations will contribute to organisational strategy, culture and decision-making, while also taking a practical and proactive role in the day-to-day delivery of operational activities. They will help lead, support and develop the culture of Medair UK, promoting its values and Christian-distinctiveness internally and externally.
About you
You will be a highly organised and experienced, strategic and hands-on operational leader who can provide strong oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT and office management within a growing charity. You will have significant experience in financial and operational management, with a sound understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance and UK employment law. You will be an effective people manager and leader, with strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills. You will be adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to Medair’s Christian values, mission and humanitarian purpose.
Key Activity Areas
Financial Management and Reporting
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Lead the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate records, robust controls and effective financial processes.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, in collaboration with the Director to support strategic planning and financial sustainability.
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Manage reserves and organisational funds, ensuring effective stewardship, appropriate cost recovery, timely grant transfers and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
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Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis to support informed decision-making.
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Lead the production of statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.
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Ensure compliance and best practice with regard to legal and other regulatory bodies, including data protection and the timely submission of accounts and other returns.
Human Resource Management
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Lead and oversee all HR operations, including the recruitment, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies through effective management and administration of contracts, HR records, payroll, pensions and employee benefits.
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Manage employee lifecycle processes, including inductions, appraisals, performance reviews and professional development planning.
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Maintain accurate HR records and oversee attendance, leave, sickness and other employee-related processes in line with organisational policies.
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Development
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Lead organisational operational planning and risk management, ensuring Medair UK has the systems, processes and resources required to deliver its strategic objectives.
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Maintain the corporate risk register and support the Board with governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
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Support the Director and Board of Trustees through the provision of financial, operational and governance advice, contributing to organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
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Own the organisation’s policy framework, maintaining the policy register and ensuring the timely revision, review and compliance of all policies.
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Foster a healthy organisational culture that reflects Medair's Christian values and supports staff wellbeing, engagement and development.
IT & Office Management
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Oversee the IT infrastructure, managing the procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, systems and software liaising with the IT department at the Medair International Global Support Office (GSO) in Switzerland as appropriate.
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Lead the development, administration and optimisation of Salesforce , other fundraising platforms and related system integrations to support fundraising, donor engagement and organisational objectives, liaising with the IT department in GSO
Switzerlandas appropriate.
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Manage the Salesforce system configuration, enhancements, user access and upgrades, ensuring the platform remains effective and reliable.
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Drive the continuous improvement of Salesforce systems, processes and data management practices, ensuring high standards of data quality, security and operational efficiency.Implement system enhancements, streamline processes and carry out regular data quality, integrity and cleansing checks to ensure accurate, consistant and reliable data.
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Provide training, guidance and user support on Salesforce and Campaign Monitor to maximise staff capability and system adoption.
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Ensure a fully functioning office base which enables Medair UK to deliver its operational activities in the most efficient and effective manner.
Tasks common to all staff
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Act as an ambassador for Medair UK at all times when liaising externally and internally
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Ensure consistent implementation of the Medair brand across all relevant activities
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Record information as necessary and comply at all times with requirements for handling personal / sensitive data
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
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Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
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Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
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Significant experience in financial and office administration
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Understanding of UK finance and governance and employment law
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Proficient in finance packages, ideally Quickbooks
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Proficient in fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
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Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, with proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use.
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Effective people manager and strong leadership skills
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Ability to handle a wide and varied workload, with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
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Capable planner, problem-solver and clear communicator.
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Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
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Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
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Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
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Experience of charity leadership and governance
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Experience in relief / development work
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Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000
Closing date: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
Workplace:Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of 2 days/wk in the office.
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 days 0.6 FTE), permanent
Direct Reports: Operations Support Officer
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian.
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Fundraising Events Executive
Location: The Twickenham Stoop, London (hybrid working: four days office-based, one day remote)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, with flexibility to work weekends and occasional evenings to support matchday and event commitments.
About Harlequins Foundation
Harlequins Foundation uses the power of sport to inspire positive change in communities. Through a range of innovative programmes, the Foundation supports individuals of all ages and backgrounds to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, develop new skills and create lasting opportunities. Working alongside schools, community groups, partners and supporters, the Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference both on and off the pitch.
As the Foundation continues to grow its reach and impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that engage supporters and generate vital income to support community programmes.
About the Role
The Fundraising Events Executive will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the Harlequins Foundation's events programme. Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Partnerships and Events and the Partnerships Manager, you will help deliver engaging, high-quality events that raise awareness, strengthen stakeholder relationships and generate fundraising opportunities.
Acting as a first point of contact for supporters and fundraisers, you will provide excellent stewardship and administrative support while helping to ensure events are delivered professionally, safely and efficiently. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines event planning, supporter engagement, logistics coordination and on-the-day delivery.
This opportunity would suit a highly organised, proactive and people-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for supporters, participants, partners and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of a range of fundraising and engagement events.
- Coordinate event logistics including venues, suppliers, equipment and communications.
- Support the smooth and professional delivery of events and fundraising activities.
- Act as a key point of contact for participants, supporters and fundraisers.
- Deliver outstanding supporter care and stewardship from registration through to post-event follow-up.
- Coordinate Foundation activity at key fixtures and fundraising events, including auctions and supporter engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate supporter and event records within CRM systems.
- Work with colleagues to promote events and maximise participation.
- Research and identify new fundraising event opportunities.
- Gather feedback and event insights to continually improve supporter experience and event delivery.
- Support volunteers, ambassadors and stakeholders involved in Foundation events.
Key Requirements
- Experience supporting or delivering events, ideally within the charity, sports or community sectors.
- Strong customer, supporter or stakeholder engagement experience.
- Experience coordinating volunteers and working with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using CRM systems, such as Salesforce, would be advantageous.
- A proactive, flexible and positive approach with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of event delivery.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships and creating positive experiences for others.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Harlequins Foundation, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organisation and help us better serve our communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process, including making reasonable adjustments where required.
We recognise that great candidates do not always meet every requirement listed. If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a meaningful contribution to the Foundation, we encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills, potential and lived experience, and would be pleased to hear from you even if your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of the role.
Recruitment Process
Please note: we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged before the closing date.
Delivering programmes in our communities that primarily support young people to develop the essential skills, enabling success on and off the pitch.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Description
Working closely with colleagues and project partners, the Volunteer Manager will lead the recruitment, training, development and management of volunteers across the Cathedral and Abbey site as part of the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The postholder will develop and implement a comprehensive volunteering strategy, ensuring volunteers are recruited safely, supported effectively and equipped with the skills to deliver a wide range of roles. The role will promote an inclusive volunteering culture, strengthen partnerships and ensure volunteers make a meaningful contribution to the Cathedral, the Abbey site and the wider heritage project.
About Our Volunteers
Volunteers are at the heart of Cathedral life and make an invaluable contribution to worship, welcome, learning, heritage, visitor engagement and events. Current volunteer opportunities are wide and varied, including Bell Ringers, Guides, Flower Arrangers, Shop Volunteers, Learning Volunteers, Sunday Morning Coffee Volunteers, St Ed's Singers, Gardeners, Young Families Volunteers, Servers, Events Volunteers, Vergers and Welcome and Information Volunteers. The Volunteer Manager will support these established teams while developing new opportunities as the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project progresses.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Strategy and Leadership
- Develop, implement and review the Cathedral's Volunteering Strategy.
- Lead the development of a sustainable volunteer programme.
- Ensure volunteering reflects sector best practice and supports the Cathedral's strategic objectives.
- Build strong working relationships with volunteer team leaders and provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers.
Recruitment, Induction and Volunteer Management
- Lead the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of volunteers across a wide range of roles.
- Ensure all volunteer recruitment complies with Church of England Safer Recruitment principles, including references and DBS checks where required.
- Develop and maintain volunteer role descriptions in partnership with volunteer team leaders.
- Maintain an accurate volunteer database, matching volunteers' skills and interests with organisational needs.
- Produce, maintain and regularly review the Volunteer Handbook.
- Receive volunteer feedback, concerns and ideas, escalating issues where appropriate.
Training and Development
- Design, coordinate and deliver volunteer induction, training and ongoing development programmes.
- Identify opportunities for volunteers to develop new skills.
- Ensure safeguarding and mandatory training remains current and accurately recorded.
- Regularly review volunteer practices to maintain high standards of service and visitor experience.
Inclusion, Engagement and Communications
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the volunteer programme.
- Develop recruitment approaches that encourage applications from underrepresented communities and remove barriers to participation.
- Implement an effective volunteer communications plan to keep volunteers informed, engaged and recognised.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to promote volunteering opportunities and celebrate volunteer achievements. Key Responsibilities
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with partners including English Heritage, Historic England, West Suffolk Council and local organisations to ensure a consistent and positive volunteer experience across the Cathedral, Abbey and wider heritage site.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with community organisations across the region.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budget Management
- Collect, monitor and analyse volunteer data, including volunteer numbers, hours and feedback.
- Support project evaluation and reporting requirements for the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn project.
- Produce regular reports identifying trends, achievements and future opportunities.
- Prepare and manage the volunteer budget, monitoring expenditure and reporting against forecasts.
Visitor Experience
- Ensure volunteers contribute to an outstanding visitor experience for all users of the Cathedral, including worshippers, pilgrims, tourists and event attendees.
- Support volunteers in presenting a welcoming, professional and inclusive image of the Cathedral in all interactions with visitors and stakeholders.
General Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to the Cathedral's values, mission and inclusive culture.
- Work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers and the wider congregation.
- Comply with all organisational policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality, data protection and other statutory requirements.
- Work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Time off in lieu will normally be provided, with overtime payable for agreed external events where applicable.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Chief Operating Officer.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities
- Managing volunteers across a range of roles using recognised best practice.
- Developing and implementing volunteer strategies, policies and procedures.
- Recruiting, inducting, training and supporting volunteers.
- Working successfully with paid staff and volunteers. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects or programmes.
- Developing partnerships with community organisations, charities or public bodies.
- Leading teams within a visitor-focused environment.
- Line management, partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
- Working with diverse communities and promoting inclusive participation.
Knowledge and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Ability to influence, motivate and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively within a heritage, commercial and place of worship environment.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Personal Attributes
- Understanding of the Cathedral's role as a place of worship, welcome, heritage and community engagement.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Collaborative, approachable and committed to excellent visitor and volunteer experiences.
- High Emotional Intelligence
Desirable Qualities
- Experience within a cathedral, church or heritage organisation.
- Background in heritage, tourism, hospitality or the cultural sector.
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Awareness of the ministry, mission and civic role of the Church of England and its cathedrals
It is our aim to be a centre for learning, both for the Christian faith and beyond.



Thames Valley Air Ambulance
The role: Challenge Events Officer
Location: We offer a well‑established hybrid working pattern, with at least two days each week spent at HQ to stay connected and collaborate.
Salary: £26,227.50
Contract:12 months fixed term
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and supporter-focused Challenge Events Officer to help deliver an exceptional experience for Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s London Marathon 2027 participants and wider challenge events community.
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, we’re committed to giving everyone the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, we’re called to life-threatening emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. But we can’t do it without the generosity of our supporters and that’s where you come in.
Your role
Working closely with the Events Manager, you will lead on the recruitment, delivery and stewardship of London Marathon 2027 participants, while also supporting other events across the challenge events portfolio. You will be the main point of contact for participants, providing outstanding supporter care from registration through to event day and beyond, helping each person feel motivated, supported and valued throughout their fundraising journey.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the challenge events programme, with a primary focus on recruiting, supporting and stewarding London Marathon 2027 participants.
- Providing excellent supporter care from registration through to post-event thank you, helping participants feel informed, motivated and valued.
- Keeping in regular contact with participants by phone, email, post and in person to encourage fundraising activity and maximise income.
- Supporting recruitment through digital campaigns, partnerships and enquiries, and helping to share supporter stories with colleagues across marketing, communications and volunteering.
- Coordinating event administration and logistics, including registrations, fundraising packs, participant tracking, event-day support and accurate CRM records in Dynamics 365.
About you
You will be a confident communicator with excellent customer service skills and a warm, professional approach to building relationships. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will bring strong attention to detail, good administrative skills and a genuine enthusiasm for charity fundraising.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience of building positive relationships, delivering excellent customer service and communicating clearly with a wide range of people.
- Is highly organised, able to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines, and brings strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Understands charity fundraising, is motivated by the difference supporters can make and can work with others to achieve income goals or targets.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records, with experience of fundraising databases or digital platforms being an advantage.
- Is positive, enthusiastic, flexible and professional, with a can-do attitude and willingness to support occasional evening or weekend activity.
- Experience of events fundraising, supporter engagement, digital fundraising platforms such as JustGiving, or motivating runners and challenge event participants would be an advantage. A UK driving licence and access to your own car would also be desirable.
Why join us?
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re proud of our culture, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
- 25 Days holiday / 267 Hours Holiday
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days in office)
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Blue Light Card (Option to purchase)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Simply Health – Medical cash back scheme
- Disability Confident Employer
Our values
We live by our values every day:
- We care no matter what – for our patients, their families, and each other.
- We go above and beyond– in the care we provide and the work we do.
- We do the right thing – in how we act and the decisions we make.
- Together we are TVAA – because together, we save lives.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online application form and tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Vacancy Closing Date: 13 August 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 August 2026
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is the charity that gives everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and
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For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the Charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The role of the Employment Consultant is to maintain effective relationships with employers and partner organisations to secure employment, training and vocational opportunities for service leavers and veterans. The role provides tailored support, advice and guidance to individuals with young needs who are in resettlement, helping them achieve sustainable vocational outcomes and successful transitions into civilian employment.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who enjoys building relationships and making positive impact. You'll be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of people, including employers, stakeholders and individuals seeking support. You'll be comfortable managing a varied workload, working independently when needed, while also contributing as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Ideally you'll have experience in employer engagement, recruitment, account management or employment support, along with an understanding of labour markets and employment opportunities. You'll be passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM or case management systems. A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel are essential.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the job description.
What's in it for you? Check out our benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Providence Row has supported people facing homelessness in East London since 1860. Our Day Centre is often the first place people come when they need help. It is a space where people can eat, shower, speak to staff, and be welcomed with dignity.
As a Day Centre Assessment & Reconnection Worker, you will play a key role at that first point of contact. You will ensure people are welcomed calmly, understood quickly, and supported to access the right pathway. This is a role focused on assessment, decision-making, and connection rather than ongoing casework.
You will also support geographical reconnection where appropriate, including accompanying clients to local authorities across London, ensuring plans are realistic, safe, and grounded in dignity.
The ideal candidate
- Experience working with people affected by homelessness or multiple disadvantage.
- Confidence carrying out trauma-informed assessments and making clear, proportionate decisions.
- Understanding of housing pathways, rough sleeping processes, and local connection rules.
- Ability to remain calm and boundaried in challenging or fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
- Good organisational skills and confidence using IT systems and databases.
Desirable
- Experience in a day centre, drop-in, or similar frontline setting.
- Knowledge of local authority homelessness duties and processes.
- Experience supporting reconnection or working across borough boundaries.
- Lived experience of homelessness or working alongside peer-led approaches.
What you'll be doing
- Provide a calm and respectful welcome – create a steady, inclusive environment where people feel seen and understood from the moment they arrive.
- Carry out triage and assessment – hold light-touch front-of-house conversations and complete holistic, trauma-informed assessments where needed.
- Connect people to the right support – refer into Advice & Support, health, substance use, safeguarding, and progression pathways.
- Support reconnection across London – plan and carry out safe, informed reconnections, including accompanying clients to local authorities where appropriate.
- Work alongside volunteers and peers – model strong practice and support a consistent culture of dignity and hospitality.
- Record clearly and consistently – ensure all contact, decisions, and pathways are accurately recorded to support continuity and learning.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification by Friday 28 Aug 2026 at 23:30.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



As Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll be the first point of contact for people engaging with our three charities: Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, and Guy’s Cancer Charity. You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent service, managing a wide range of enquiries from supporters—whether they’re donating, fundraising, or simply seeking information.
The role requires you to become highly knowledgeable about activities across our three charities, engaging with internal teams and maintaining a positive, helpful presence in all interactions.
You’ll handle supporter enquiries across various communication channels, ensuring timely responses within our service level agreements. From processing donations and managing complaints to maintaining accurate records in the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge), you’ll help ensure a smooth, efficient experience for every supporter. You’ll also be helping to manage relationships with external suppliers, making sure they deliver on our high standards of supporter care.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, values attention to detail, and thrives on building relationships. We’re looking for someone who is up for getting involved with all areas of fundraising with the drive to make things run just that bit smoother. Whether it’s improving how we manage enquiries about our events or making sure donors get a special thank you. This role needs someone who is proactive about providing the best experience for our supporters and can build great relationships with the team to do so.
The Team
The role is within the Individual Giving, Legacies & Supporter Care team. The team is led by a Head of
Individual Giving who manages these vital areas of public fundraising. This role will be managed by the Supporter Care Manager.
Key Relationships
Internal: All fundraising teams, Funding Team, Gift Processing, Fundraising Database, Legal and Compliance, Digital, Marketing and Communications.
External: Fundraisers and donors (the public), Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital trust staff, Agencies operating face to face fundraising, fulfilment agencies, events operations agencies
Key Responsibilities
Supporter Enquiries & Communication
- Act as the first point of contact for supporters via email, telephone, voicemail and post, delivering warm, professional and responsive customer service across all our charity brands.
- Triage and respond to a wide variety of enquiries – from donations and event registrations to complaints and requests – within a 48-hour timeframe, in line with our service level agreements.
- Engage with supporters with empathy and kindness, helping to build long-term relationship and positive experiences.
- Handle sensitive requests such as cancelling or amending regular gifts, updating contact preferences, and allocating donations to specific funds.
- Manage and escalate complaints appropriately, ensuring they are logged accurately in Raiser’s Edge and resolved in line with our policies and timelines.
- Liaise with third-party agencies, particularly face-to-face and door-to-door fundraising partners, to ensure prompt resolution of supporter issues and flag delays or concerns to relevant internal teams.
Donation Processing & Database Management
- Process donations received over the phone, ensuring secure handling and accurate entry into the database.
- Update and maintain supporter records in Raiser’s Edge CRM, recording all communications and actions taken.
- Work closely with the Gift Processing team to ensure timely thanking of donors and that all relevant correspondence is correctly documented.
- Respond to specific donation-related requests, such as Gift Aid updates, tribute gifts, or restricted fund allocations, with care and accuracy
Process Management & Operational Support
- Manage and improve core Supporter Care processes, ensuring team documentation, templates, and workflows are regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
- Use mapping tools like Mural and Visio to visually present processes.
- Lead on the upkeep of supporter communication tools, including templated responses, acknowledgement letters, and postal receipts.
- Maintain operational systems such as the franking machine and oversee supplies of stationery, packaging, and materials used across the team.
- Handle briefing documents from fundraising and funding teams, ensuring necessary updates to processes and supporter care materials are implemented.
Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Collect both quantitative (e.g. response times, enquiry volumes) and qualitative (e.g. supporter feedback) data to measure Supporter Care performance and help to identify areas for improvement.
- Contribute to quarterly reporting exercises, including complaint analysis and supporter experience metrics.
- Share supporter stories, feedback and ideas with the wider fundraising and supporter experience teams to help shape more meaningful engagement.
Collaboration & Cross-Team Working
- Build strong, effective relationships with internal teams including Gift Processing, Data, Public Fundraising and Funding & Impact to align supporter care practices and ensure a seamless supporter journey.
- Support teams across the organisation by offering advice, collecting requirements for process improvement, and helping them meet supporter response timeframes.
- Provide stewardship support to teams as required, such as posting in Facebook groups, doing thanking calls, writing thank you cards or helping with other new campaigns/appeals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key external suppliers to ensure supporter care standards are upheld across all third-party touchpoints.
Charity Representation & Team Culture
- Contribute actively and preparedly to team meetings, share insights, support colleagues with ad hoc tasks and cover when needed.
- Participate in our monthly and weekly team meetings, showing a collaborative and enterprising spirit in discussions and looking for opportunities to explore new areas of our work.
- Take ownership of your professional development with support from your manager, and uphold the charity’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
- Stay up to date with the work of the charity and the hospital Trust, demonstrating genuine interest and commitment.
- Represent the charity in-person at supporter engagement activities, stalls and events held on hospital sites.
- Support major fundraising events such as the London Marathon and the annual Abseil, often outside regular working hours, by engaging with participants and enhancing their supporter experience.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
- Strong organisational skills, with experience managing a busy workload in a fast-paced environment and effectively balancing multiple priorities throughout the day.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with confidence engaging a wide range of people on the phone, in writing and in person.
- Ability to triage and prioritise a wide variety of enquiries within SLA timeframes (48 hours)
- Excellent Customer service skills with a warm, professional, and responsive manner and an ability to engage with supporters with empathy and kindness, building long-term relationships
- Sensitivity and discretion when handling delicate requests
- Complaint handling and de-escalation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills, both internally (cross-team) and externally (with agencies/suppliers)
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- A positive, inquisitive, proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a willingness to share learning and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a passion for solving problems and working across teams to support shared goals.
- Willingness to support new initiatives and take on new challenges, including occasional out-of-hours support at key events.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Self-motivation and ownership of professional development
Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications
- Experience in a customer service role within a busy team environment
- Experience managing high volumes of calls and emails
- Understanding of complaints handling procedures and service level agreements
- Experience using a CRM database, ideally Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce
- Experience managing administrative or financial processes securely and accurately
- Experience working with or managing relationships with third-party agencies
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a willingness to adapt to new digital systems and tools
- • Experience working cross-functionally with teams
- Experience contributing to reporting and performance metrics
Benefits
- Contributory Pension
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
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For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service Leavers, Veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The young people programme supports young people from Forces families aged 16 to 24, particularly those who are disadvantaged, affected by mobility, at risk of becoming NEET or who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). The programme aims to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and build skills and confidence. It connects young people with meaningful employment opportunities through a combination of one-to-one mentoring and employment support, group workshops, employer events, digital training, work experience and apprenticeships.
As part of a small team, the Education and Skills Liaison will lead on engaging, developing and managing relationships with schools, youth and community groups, military charities, the MOD Education Team, the SCiP Alliance, Families Federations, HIVE and other key stakeholders to advocate for children and young people from Forces families.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone with a background in education and/or experience supporting young people to overcome challenges. You will have experience in a customer-focused environment and a track record of delivering to SLAs. You will also be a strong collaborator and team player, with demonstrable influencing skills and coaching or mentoring experience.
You will be a self-starter with confidence to use your own initiative and a passion for supporting the Armed Forces community. You will have an understanding of the challenges faced by forces families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment. In addition, you will have strong operational and administrative skills, knowledge of GDPR and experience using CRMs.
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of the Armed Forces lifestyle, a background in secondary or further education and a NVQ Level 6 in Advice, Information and Guidance.
This position is remote; however, candidates must be based in Hampshire to support local engagement activities and demonstrate knowledge of regional authorities and organisations.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. The contract end date will be confirmed at the offer stage.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Do you have questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Astra Foundation is seeking a Foundation Director; a dynamic, seasoned and strategic leader with a background in philanthropy who is motivated by their mission to combat loneliness in young adults, empower youth to reach their full potential, and reduce plastic pollution, primarily in the UK and France. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a young foundation and support the next phase of its evolution, building on strong foundations to further steward support for their priority areas and civil society partners. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, with a willingness to handle all aspects of the Foundation’s work, from high-level strategy and external relations to day-to-day administration.
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Join us in helping to prevent avoidable blindness across the Holy Land. As our Fundraising Operations Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting fundraising activities, delivering exceptional donor care, coordinating events and appeals, and ensuring the smooth running of our UK office. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused individual to build strong supporter relationships and help grow the voluntary income that enables St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group to transform lives through expert eye care.
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This is a fixed-term role from September 2026 to July 2027, working term-time only. Hours are 18 per week, (see job pack for working pattern details), with 7 weeks unpaid during school holidays (3 half-terms, plus 2 weeks each at Christmas and Easter). We welcome applications from all candidates, including those looking to balance work with any caring or personal commitments.
As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. You will take the initiative and hold responsibility for managing projects to improve systems and working practices and provide the administrative and training support needed to enable staff to implement these.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will work across the SMK staff team of six, the board members, suppliers and occasionally our training associates maintaining great working relationships and clear lines of communication.
In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.
Job description
Governance
- Organise SMK’s board meetings, sub committees and strategy days, ensuring all necessary paperwork, including the CEO and Staff Report, is prepared and circulated on time.
- Take clear and concise minutes at board meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed up.
- Support the CEO and Board in ensuring complete and timely reporting to regulators such as HMRC, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
- Keep up-to-date information on Trustees and Patrons including monitoring the conflicts of interest register.
- Support the induction and exit process for trustees and manage any Board development requirements.
Human Resources
- Ensure all current and ex staff records are up to date and stored appropriately including contracts and job descriptions.
- Support line managers by ensuring that recruitment, induction, employee development and performance management are carried out in line with SMK policies and procedures.
- Regularly review and update HR policies such as the SMK handbook, in collaboration with our external HR support, and be a point of contact for the team to raise any queries or concerns.
- Manage the Breathe HR system for all types of leave. Monitor team’s absences and be a point of contact for team wellbeing.
- Oversee the organisation of the annual Team Away days and any other team strategic planning days.
Compliance and Risk
- Ensure SMK operates in line with legal and regulatory requirements, seeking external expert support where necessary.
- Work with SMK’s CEO to ensure policies and procedures are reviewed on a regular basis.
- Work with the CEO to ensure SMK is compliant with health and safety practices, GDPR, safeguarding and stays up to date with changing regulation.
- Ensure SMK’s insurance is up-to-date and covers the correct requirements.
- Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that may affect SMK, managing a risk register to capture the risks and actions to be taken to mitigate them.
- Support staff across the organisation to complete risk assessments where necessary and take responsibility for signing these off in line with our policies.
Office Admin
- Be the first point of contact with the office landlord.
- Look after the photocopier, stationary and other office requirements.
- Be responsible for incoming / outgoing post (when in the office).
- Book meeting rooms and desks for team meetings on Mondays.
IT and Information Management
- Manage the relationship with SMK’s IT service providers.
- Support the team with IT requirements.
- Implement the IT and Cyber Security policy and regularly review and update, providing/signposting staff training where necessary.
- Take a broad overview of systems within SMK, reviewing them and ensuring that they are fit for purpose, including the CRM.
- Lead on ensuring SMK’s digital and offline files are up to date, organised, and stored correctly on SharePoint.
Finance
- Support CEO in liaising with SMK’s accountants, with day-to-day bookkeeping and account management
- Collect and file monthly Credit Card receipts and invoices and share with SMK’s accountants.
- Ensure finance policy and procedures are up to date and answer finance-related queries from the team as required.
- Complete and manage client supplier forms.
- Track the progress of the annual audit and coordinate with the appointed auditors and external accountant.
About you
Having worked in a similar role, you’ll display a proven ability to create, implement or update systems that will increase the organisation’s operational efficiency. You are organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail and an understanding of bigger picture joined-up systems. You are able to manage and prioritise a busy and diverse workload, with support from your line manager. You’re responsive, approachable, and will have a solid overall understanding of how organisations work at every level.
You are able to operate in a small interdependent team in the heart of the campaigning community where relationships based on trust.
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Please read more here about our commitment to solidarity, equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.
Experience. We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated by excellent record keeping and information management skills.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively, maintain flexibility and take the initiative when required.
• Good financial literacy, with a working knowledge of budgets and finance systems.
• Experience of supporting charity Boards and working with trustees, preparing papers, accurate minute taking, overseeing action logs and responding to enquiries. And a working knowledge of charity governance requirements and reporting.
• Experience of leading recruitment processes including creating job packs, promotion, shortlisting and communications to applicants throughout the cycle.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational HR policy and procedures (HR expertise is provided by an external provider) and working with HR systems (we use Breathe HR)
• Basic training in risk management with experience of writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Good understanding of organisational health and safety requirements, including safeguarding and the knowledge and confidence of how to seek further advice and information when required.
• Experience of negotiating with and supervising third-party suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office to a high level and support others to do so.
• Experience of general administrative support including logistics, travel and events.
• Experience in CRM database management, preferably Salesforce, and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports.
• A commitment to SMK’s mission, values and strategic objectives outlined in our strategy Change is Possible.
Desirable
- Background and/or interest in campaigning and social change
- Experience of accountancy software, preferably Quickbooks
- Experience of working in a small hybrid organisation
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
We welcome the use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Examples should be ones you can confidently discuss.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
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