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​Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

​This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. Brain Tumour Research is seeking a qualified and experienced accountant who is able to join our team on a Fixed Term contract (2-4 months) to support our team and undertake some important projects.

​​As the Project Accountant you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives. You will be reconciling transactions between our internal records and those of our external partners, developing our cashflow model for our granting programme, housekeeping on our VAT records and more.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you have outstanding attention to detail and experience working with Access Financials and/or Access CRM?
• Are you a qualified and experienced accountant?​
• Are you able to start as soon as possible?

​Have you answered yes to these questions?

Do you want the chance to make a real difference? 

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

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

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

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

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Closing Date: 29th March 2026

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

This is a home-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applications are welcome from candidates based outside Belfast, provided they are resident in Northern Ireland and able to commute to the Belfast office if required.

The External Affairs Manager plays a pivotal role in empowering people with sight loss to live the life they choose. This position leads the development of policy and campaigns within the country, aligning with Guide Dogs’ strategic objectives. Working collaboratively with the central policy, public affairs, and campaigns team, as well as the country leadership team, the role builds strategic partnerships with government bodies, local authorities, societies, and other key organisations. This ensures Guide Dogs remains informed and influential on all policy initiatives affecting the organisation and its stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership, management and oversight of a team.

The post-holder is responsible for shaping policy positions, drafting responses to consultations from councils, combined authorities, and devolved governments, and driving impactful campaigns at a regional level. A key focus is increasing the involvement of blind and partially sighted people in advocacy and campaigning.

Additionally, the role leads the implementation of Guide Dogs’ regional marketing and communications strategy across the Devolved Nations. This includes raising brand awareness, engaging diverse audiences—service users, families, volunteers, donors, and the public—and delivering integrated communications plans that strengthen Guide Dogs’ presence and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Lead the creation of country-specific policy and position papers, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Prepare responses to consultation papers from devolved administrations, local government, and regional bodies.
• Represent Guide Dogs on committees, working groups, and forums, staying informed on policy issues impacting the organisation and its service users.

Public Affairs

• Build and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including elected representatives and senior officials.
• Represent Guide Dogs at Government Scrutiny Committees and cross-party groups.
• Act as the primary liaison with local government and statutory agencies.

Campaigns & Influence

• Strategically lead and coordinate campaigns at a country level, ensuring alignment with devolved policy priorities.
• Develop and deliver campaigns addressing local needs of the visually impaired community.
• Foster partnerships within the Third Sector to build consensus and amplify Guide Dogs’ strategic aims. 

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong leadership to local staff and volunteers, promoting best practice and knowledge-sharing.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Ensure high levels of engagement through effective communication and leadership.

Financial Accountability

• Support fundraising initiatives and monitor operational budgets to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion Guide Dogs’ diversity agenda, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible.
• Work with external partners to create a more inclusive environment for people with sight loss.

How to apply 

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team on a full time permanent contract, offering a salary of up to £65,000 per annum. 

The FP&A team provides the link between Finance and the rest of the organisation, recording and analysing data to add value to operational and strategic decision-making and develop the best possible, joined-up, financial management. Our mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre and be acknowledged as a key partner in achieving its aims and objectives.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

Age UK Cheshire works with older people to support them in living their best life…

• relieving loneliness, so that older people feel connected,

• combatting poverty, so that older people have enough to live on, and

• increasing independence, so that older people can live the lives they want to lead

Primary Purpose:

The Service Manager works as part of the Charity Operations team and has operational responsibility for the sustainability and development of a range of existing services, developing new service opportunities and taking an active part in influencing change and improvement on behalf of older people..

Main Duties:

• Participate in joint decision making as a member of the services management team in both strategic and operational planning.
• In-line with the organisation’s strategy, prepare an annual plan of activity for all areas of responsibility identifying resource implications.
• Ensure staff take the necessary operational decisions to meet service plans and contractual requirements.
• Review and revise service operational delivery plans regularly to ensure they are still meeting need. Ensure that the operational plans are cascaded down to the teams.
• Ensure that the terms of all funding arrangements are completed including the submission of monitoring and activity reports by due dates.
• Working with the Head of Services and Head of Finance to agree the annual budgets for all areas of responsibility.
• Manage staff performance in all areas of responsibility to achieve expected service outcomes and obligations.
• Ensure that staff and volunteers are fully trained and equipped to meet operational requirements and deliver excellent services.
• Ensure that planned staff absence is organised to ensure that appropriately trained staff are available to provide cover, or acceptable alternative arrangements are in place
• Have a clear view of the achievable outcomes of the work (both quantitative and qualitative). Ensure these expectations are reflected in materials provided to people we work with and in the contractual arrangements agreed with funders.
• Ensure that individual services are meeting their contractual requirements, working closely with the Head of Services and the team to mitigate any risks to this.
• Support the Head of Services in negotiations with existing and potential funders for areas of responsibility.
• Support with the process of writing and submitting tenders and grant applications.
• Working with the Head of Services and Head of Income Generation, develop and deliver income generating activities.
• Identify, develop and manage effective partnerships to continuously improve service delivery
• Represent the organisation as required in a variety of local, regional and national forums and to all types of audience, within the area of expertise.
• Represent older people and advocate on their behalf with health and social care providers, public and private sector care providers, housing, leisure and learning providers, and all kinds of statutory bodies.
• Promote the organisation and its services to the general public.
• Take an active role in policy and procedures meetings.
• Ensure that the organisation policies and procedures are understood and complied with by all staff and volunteers.
• Ensure that the organisation achieves and fully complies with the terms of quality assurance systems and quality marks adopted/achieved by the organisation.
• Establish an understanding in the staff team of the importance of research and evaluation as an integral part of their role and promote a learning culture in all areas.
• Undertake any necessary training to carry out the job.
• Participate in Age UK Cheshire’s fundraising, promotional and social events, working with other members of staff and volunteers.
• Take responsibility for personal development, adhere to organisational policies and legal requirements, ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards are met, and undertake any other duties as required to support the organisation’s goals.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience of leading service development and management of remote teams
• Experience of developing new and innovative services.
• Project management experience.
• Experience of managing contracts.
• Experience of developing new and innovative services.
• Line management experience of paid staff and ability to lead a team
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Good organisational skills including information, resources and time management.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating services and using data to influence change.
• Experience of supporting the writing and submitting successful grant applications and tenders.
• Experience of delivering charged for services to generate income.
• Experience of working with the public.
• Experience of managing both local and national partnerships
• A commitment to the aims of the organisation
• Experience of contributing to service and organisation audits
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating services

If you are passionate about driving success through effective management and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Service Manager where you will enjoy the flexible working benefits of working for Age UK Cheshire.

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 24th March 2026 at Castle Community Centre, Barbers Lane, Northwich, CW8 1DT

About Starlight

No one enjoys medical procedures, least of all children. From facing everyday vaccinations to the most serious of surgeries and chronic conditions, all children experience varying degrees of apprehension and fear. Feeling scared, powerless, or anxious in healthcare settings doesn’t just trigger a child’s emotions; it can create traumas that impact treatment success and that can have a life-long impact. Starlight’s aim is to transform children’s health through better experiences, by putting play at the heart of every child’s healthcare.

Evidence shows that play in healthcare can reduce anxiety, fear and even pain; it helps children engage and prepare for their treatment and cope better with procedures; it minimises trauma and contributes to a better experience; and supports children to have some sense of agency and control in an environment where these opportunities are limited. Play can also reduce the number of attempts to deliver treatment, the need for sedation and the need for repeat appointments. Prioritising children’s right to play in healthcare results in healthier, happier children who are involved in their own healing and recovery as well as more efficient treatment and care.

We work in over 900 healthcare settings across the UK with an ultimate vision to ensure that no child endures trauma in healthcare.

Our Strategy and the Professional Training & Development Manager role

Over recent years, we have been re-positioning Starlight from a wish-granting charity to a charity that supports children to experience the power of play in healthcare settings to improve their mental health and wellbeing. These changes have made an exponential difference to the immediate impact that we can achieve for children, as well as the opportunity to create real social value in the efficiency of treatment; and to our ability to advocate for long-term systemic change in the way children experience healthcare.

Central to improving children’s experience is having access to experienced and properly equipped play professionals. Through our Champions network and collaborative working across the healthcare sector, we have developed strong networks; shared best practice, offered opportunities for training and connection and raised awareness of the importance of play professionals and a culture of play in healthcare settings. Our Taskforce work with NHS England has also clearly outlined the need for workforce accreditation and development.

While we continue to advocate at a systemic level for the recognition of the play workforce and their need for a strategy for their development, this role is vital in providing more immediate and tangible support to the professionals who make our work possible. 3 The Professional Training & Development Manager will be integral in sharing Starlight’s knowledge of Play by training and developing key roles within health play settings to ensure Play becomes a foundation of every child’s health care journey. They will support wider understanding of the importance of a culture of play in paediatric healthcare.

Main purpose of the role

The main purpose of this role is to develop and maintain effective and mutually supportive relationships with health professionals, creating communities of practice and resourcing knowledge exchange across the sector. Through these relationships, you will deepen our understanding of the training and workforce development needs of play professionals and identify and develop opportunities for training and sharing of best practice, Working closely across the Children’s Services your work will contribute to raising awareness of the importance of a culture of play for children’s mental health and wellbeing and for the health and efficiency of the NHS.

You will report directly to the Head of Professional Training & Development and will line manage a coordinator.

Who are we

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support.

Our Purpose

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

Vision

Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.

Mission

Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.

Values

Individual

Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same.

Innovative

We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.

Collaborative

We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together.

Overview

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener.

This newly created role has been introduced to strengthen our operational foundations as we prepare for the next phase of growth, as we work to expand into 60 new schools over the next five years.

As a highly organised and proactive Programmes Administration Coordinator, you will play a central role in keeping our programmes running seamlessly. Supporting the smooth provision of our services, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a consistently high standard.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, and you will be confident in multitasking across different workstreams and in taking initiative with the right support. You will be comfortable moving between operational detail and wider oversight, taking ownership of workflows and identifying efficiencies, and maintaining accuracy whilst working to deadlines.

There is real opportunity for you to shape and strengthen this role as the organisation grows. As our services expand, robust systems, clear processes and high-quality coordination will be essential to maintaining excellence across our work.

Senior Development Executive - Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS)

University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options

Permanent and full-time role

Salary: Grade 8 role with a salary range of £49,119 - £58,265 pa, with possible extension to £65,336 (including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year, pro rata)

Have you ever wondered how the universe was first formed – or how the Earth works today, from earthquakes and volcanoes to climate systems and oceans? What about how technology and AI will change the world of the future – from healthcare diagnostics and drug discovery, to the next generations of batteries, cleaner energy, and resilient infrastructure?

The University of Oxford’s nine academic departments within MPLS span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Research in MPLS tackles major societal and technological challenges – whether developing new energy solutions or improving cancer treatments, understanding climate change processes, or helping to preserve biodiversity.

The Division is proud to be the home of some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders. As Senior Development Executive, you would deliver philanthropic support that helps to fund breakthroughs in this research and exploration, that will have a positive impact on the world we live in and beyond.  Oxford will shortly be embarking on the public phase of a multi-billion campaign – the most ambitious in higher education outside North America, so this opportunity comes up at a career defining moment in the UK.  If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, please read on.

The opportunity
Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of the MPLS Division and wider University, and we are seeking a talented fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to raise money to support ground-breaking academics and research tackling the world’s hardest challenges, and enabling talented students from all backgrounds to study at Oxford.  This could be your opportunity to help the brightest students, academics and researchers develop solutions that protect and improve our lives on this planet and beyond.

Working closely with the Head of Development – MPLS, as well as some of the most inspiring scientists in the world, you will forge relationships with existing and new donors.  You will have the support of excellent colleagues across the sciences at Oxford as well as the wider Development & Alumni Engagement office – the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America.

About you
You are an accomplished philanthropic fundraiser with a proven track record of securing major gifts and a confident and collegiate approach to achieving results. Creative, strategic and relationship-driven, you bring the ability to engage, inspire and influence donors, enabling you to be successful in major gift fundraising in the £100k–£1m+ range across individuals, trusts and corporate partners.

You will play a central role in building and stewarding meaningful relationships, working closely with a diverse community of donors and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the MPLS Division. Your success is underpinned by your:

• strong record of quickly establishing credibility and trust with senior internal and external stakeholders;
• intellectual curiosity and an active interest in the world around you;
• collaborative mindset, combined with an entrepreneurial and proactive approach;
• ability to work confidently in the detail while maintaining a clear focus on strategic objectives; and
• high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to connect with people from all backgrounds.

An interest in science is essential, but you do not need an academic or professional background in the field. Above all, we are seeking a passionate advocate for philanthropy – who believes in the impact it can have, knows and implements best practices to achieve results, AND is motivated to enable world-changing discoveries.

In return
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

· Flexible hybrid working

· An excellent contributory pension scheme

· 38 days annual leave

· Training and development opportunities

· Membership of CASE

· A comprehensive range of childcare services

· Family leave schemes

· Cycle loan scheme

· Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs

· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loan

You could be helping to deliver philanthropic support that funds breakthroughs in science and improve lives around the world. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.  To request a copy of the candidate information pack and to apply, please visit  the Richmond Associates website by following the Apply button, or contact them on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

Closing date for applications is 12noon Thursday, 26 March 2026
Interviews with the University of Oxford are scheduled to take place from mid-April 2026.

The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client, an innovative and entrepreneurial women’s health focused foundation creating bold awareness campaigns, industry leading fundraising events, and shattering the silence surrounding gynaecological cancers. 
 
What began as a grant-awarding charity raising funds for critical research has evolved. While continuing to support vital research, the foundation is expanding its focus towards prevention, education and awareness, championing earlier diagnosis and influencing systemic change across the women’s health landscape.
 
As its ambition and activity continue to grow, the foundation is strengthening its internal finance capacity to support increasing operational complexity and ensure robust financial management underpins its impact. It is seeking a diligent, proactive and enthusiastic part-time (3 days per week) Finance Officer to join the team during this exciting phase of development.
 
What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly adjustments and journals.
• Support monthly management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Assist with year‑end statements and audit preparation.
• Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support VAT returns.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance on ad hoc tasks.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

 
What You’ll Bring

• An AAT qualification, or a degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in financial management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills and proficiency using accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach.
• Comfort working at pace in a start‑up‑style environment.
• Genuine passion for Lady Garden Foundations’ cause and comfortable working in an environment that openly talks about women’s health.

 
Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, energetic team making a real impact in women’s health.
• Work in a creative, fast‑moving environment.
• Help shape a growing finance function.
• Hybrid working for flexibility.
• A role where your diligence and drive truly matter.

 
If you are excited by the opportunity to have a real impact, passionate about women’s health and can bring solid financial management experience, then this is the role for you!
 
To discuss this role further, in the first instance, please apply with your CV and a covering letter to showcase your relevant experience. CV’s will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as such, we would recommend that you apply early.
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER

External Affairs Manager – Ageism and Inequality

· Permanent

· Salary £48,756

· Full time (37.5 hours per week) minimum 4 days a week considered

· Flexible working options will be supported

· Central London Office and Hybrid working

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic, creative and proactive public affairs professional to lead our influencing work on ageism and inequalities, including our campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing; the development of an ageing society strategy; and work to address inequalities in experiences of ageing and support those groups who need it most .

In this role, you’ll shape and deliver an ambitious communications and influencing strategy that raises the profile of our policy issues in parliament and the media and builds support for our policy solutions among national and local government and wider sector leaders.

Working closely with colleagues in the ageism, inequalities and comms teams, you’ll design and deliver impactful communications activity across the channels most likely to increase our influence – from direct engagement and events to media, marketing and social content.

Central to the role will be supporting policy analysis and developing our national policy asks, drafting briefings and consultation submissions, and identifying opportunities to influence through monitoring the external landscape.

You’ll also lead the development of an effective stakeholder engagement plan, driving engagement across government departments, parliament, and other influential stakeholders.

About You

You’ll bring strong experience of working with government and parliament, and a track record of delivering effective policy, campaigning or public affairs activity. A confident communicator, you’re able to translate complex research and policy issues into compelling, accessible messages and present them persuasively to a range of audiences.

Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities, you’ll combine strategic thinking with creativity and a proactive approach to spotting opportunities. You’ll have excellent relationship‑building skills, acting with diplomacy and credibility when engaging with senior stakeholders.

You’ll enjoy working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team, and you’ll be willing to work flexibly when needed to support key events or urgent issues.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.

The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

To Apply

To apply, please follow the link to complete an application and EDI form. 

Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post.

Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.

The closing date for this role is 10th March, with in-person interviews to take place 23rd March.

MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD

Is seeking to recruit the following:

OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE MANAGER THE DAM

Hours:

 35 hours per week

(Will Include Some Evening and Weekend Work)

Salary:

£34,594 p.a. - £37,624 p.a. - MYA Grade 7 Point 25-28

Fixed Term Funded to 31st January 2030

(With the Potential to be Extended to 31st January 2032)

Merseyside Youth Association is seeking an energetic and visionary Outdoor Education Centre Manager to lead our lakeside Outdoor Education Centre (based on the Lord Derby Estate in Knowsley) into its next exciting chapter.

You’ll be the driving force behind the Centre’s direction, designing imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people including those who may never have experienced the outdoors before.

Alongside the outdoor delivery, you’ll bring strong commercial flair: developing and delivering a robust income generation strategy, managing budgets, securing grants, expanding school and corporate bookings, and positioning MYA as the provider of choice for outdoor education locally and beyond.

You’ll build meaningful partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track both impact and financial KPIs, and ensure our programmes not only change lives but also sustain the long-term future of the Centre.

If you’re driven, innovative, and passionate about shaping inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people grow in confidence and joy, this is your opportunity to lead something remarkable.

Note: As part of your application please make sure you highlight how you meet both the Essential and Desirable elements of the job specification.

Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children. 

The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.

Closing Date for Completed Applications:  Midnight Monday 23rd March 2026

 Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment

Ready to step into a national leadership role - and make an immediate impact?

Centre for Mental Health is seeking a highly experienced policy leader for a 6–9 month interim role at the heart of our organisation. We need someone who can operate confidently at senior level from day one.

You will:

• Lead and direct our national policy and campaigning work

• Translate robust research into influential, high-impact policy proposals

• Represent the Centre with ministers, parliamentarians and senior stakeholders

• Provide strategic oversight to the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

• Contribute as a full member of our leadership team

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a policy environment, deep knowledge of mental health and public policy, and a strong track record of producing influential analysis and building high-level relationships. You’ll be politically astute, credible in national debates, and committed to tackling inequality and promoting antiracism.

This is a great opportunity for an established mental health policy professional to take on a visible, strategic interim leadership role, shaping national conversations and advancing mental health equality at pace.

Please note that interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 19th March 2026.

If you have the experience and confidence, with a readiness to deliver on the Centre's vision of mental health equality for all, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Our Team!

We have a new vacancy (18 month fixed term contract) for a full-time Service Development Project Manager to lead the scoping, design, and development of new areas within Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s services portfolio. This role will ensure that emerging services respond to identified needs, reflect best practice, and align with the charity’s strategic objectives to support everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.

Role Overview

You will lead on the scoping and exploration of new service areas, specifically children and young people, emotional wellbeing, diet, and fatigue. In doing so, you’ll gather and analyse insight from research, stakeholders, and lived experience to inform service design and ensure developments are evidence based and aligned with our strategy. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, including policy and research, to ensure feedback is used to inform planning and supports delivery in their areas. Furthermore, you’ll be using your management skills to support and provide effective day to day leadership and coordination within the Services & Support team.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong project management skills, who has experience of stakeholder engagement and an analytical skill set. You’ll have demonstrable experience of scoping, designing, and developing new services, programmes, or projects at a strategic level and experience of leading support services in a health charity

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 12 in person days a year, including two Directorate meetings and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

ABOUT SEO LONDON

SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.

We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.

SEO ALUMNI PROGRAMME

SEO has a long and proud history, with our first alumni cohort graduating in 2001, meaning we have reached our 25-year milestone. Our role is to nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with our extensive alumni community through an engaging and dynamic programme. This includes industry networking events, social gatherings, newsletters and communications, volunteering opportunities, and access to our talent pool.

We create pathways for alumni to remain connected not only to SEO, but also to the wider professional network, opening doors to new opportunities across industry. Through this work, we cultivate advocates who champion our programmes, recommend them to others, and actively support the next generation of underrepresented students to access sectors that may not otherwise be immediately available to them.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.

OUR VALUES

Ø  Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Ø  Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Ø  Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Ø  Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

THE ROLE

The Research co-ordinator will help provide a high-quality in-house prospect research service to support the alumni engagement strategy. The postholder will support the charities' strategic engagement and relationship-building efforts, with a particular focus on identifying, researching, and prioritising the charities most senior, influential, and high-potential alumni.

While this role supports fundraising activity, its primary emphasis is on insight-led engagement, including the development of a strategic power list to inform long-term relationship management and future philanthropic support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Providing a high-quality in-house prospect research service to the Alumni team and senior leaders, to support strategic alumni and stakeholder engagement 
• Proactively identifying, assessing, and prioritising senior, influential, and high-potential alumni and stakeholders using agreed criteria such as leadership seniority, professional influence, networks, and engagement indicators 
• Supporting the creation, management, and ongoing refinement of a strategic engagement power list to inform relationship-building, stewardship, and long-term engagement planning 
• Delivering a pipeline of high-quality briefing materials for the head of Alumni Engagement and others within senior leadership team
• Compiling and managing a portfolio of research materials and insight projects, including alumni and stakeholder profiles, network mapping, influence analysis, and country-specific intelligence to support engagement activity
• Recording, managing, and enhancing the quality of alumni and stakeholder data using the organisation’s CRM database (Salesforce), ensuring records are accurate, current, and usable for engagement planning 
• Supporting data cleansing and enrichment activity to strengthen the organisation’s understanding of its alumni and stakeholder community 
• Ensuring all research activity is conducted ethically and in line with data protection requirements, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times 
• Role modelling the organisation’s values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation 
• Undertaking any other duties relevant to the role, as requested 
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the organisation’s values, ethos, and mission 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

· Previous experience in an educational development, advancement, or alumni office; direct experience in prospect research or insight roles is essential.

· Strong written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and accurately

· Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to data quality and accuracy

· Ability to use initiative and creatively source information to identify opportunities and map relationships and networks

· Ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgement

· Experience of accurate data entry and record maintenance, with a good working knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and the ability to run reports

· Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· An interest in, and commitment to the charities core aims, value and mission.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Homelessness is rising fast across Britain, and we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services. At this critical time, we are looking for a talented, experienced News and Media manager to help raise the public and political profile of homelessness, to shine a light on the human impact, and to show how Crisis is working to help people rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind.

Location: London office based. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid working policy (you will be required to work from the London office twice a week)

About the role

As News and Media Manager, you will lead a hard-working and experienced team of media experts to bring to life Crisis’ work, using print, digital and broadcast journalism to advocate for the solutions needed to tackle homelessness and inspire the public, businesses and politicians to join our mission to end homelessness for good. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media and communications campaigns, including our annual Christmas appeal, and help to build our brand.

With homelessness at record levels there has never been a more critical time to join Crisis and ensure tackling homelessness is firmly on the news agenda.
About you

You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news and media environment to secure high-profile coverage. You will also have experience of leading and managing individuals or teams and motivating people to achieve objectives and overcome setbacks. The ability to navigate competing priorities and influence senior internal and external stakeholders is essential.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the media to help secure policy change at a national government level, demonstrate ability to secure high profile consumer media to support income generation and have proven experience when it comes to handling reputational risk. You will also have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
• Full list of benefits available on website

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place at Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth St, E1 7SA, on Monday 30th March and Wednesday 1st April

Interview process: Competency-based interview and interview task

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094