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Westway Trust are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children Services Manager with a track record of managing a Good or Outstanding Oftsed rated Early Years’ service, who will be committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of children in the North Kensington community.

This role is key to positioning the Trust as a provider of affordable, vital and culturally appropriate services.  Reporting to the Senior Manager Learning, you will lead and manage on all aspects of the Trust’s nursery and crèche services, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met.  You will manage a team of full and part-time staff and will build strong partnerships with families and the local community. You will be a confident communicator working closely with statutory regulators, commissioners, partners and stakeholders. 

If you have a passion for making a positive difference in young people lives, as well as developing and managing a team, this role could be for you.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Manage the staff team to deliver the Nursery and Crèche services.
• Liaison with all relevant members of staff to ensure maximising the team’s opportunities for employment, personal and professional development and organisational engagement.
• Develop, monitor and review activities to ensure high standards of childcare and learning.
• Quality assure and develop and improve services to maintain and improve our Ofsted position.
• Attend budget planning with the finance team to ensure a full understanding of the budget; good budget management and a strong out-turn in line with the growth strategy.
• Keep appropriate records of all children and account for their social and individual developmental needs.
• Monitor and report against the delivery objectives of the service providing observation and feedback to Nursery and Crèche workers so that they can improve their own direct planning and delivery and qualifications.
• Provide data as required for reporting internally to your line manager and through the Trusts Governance, and externally.

Qualification:

• Relevant qualification in childcare at a minimum Level 4. 
• Safeguarding (desirable)

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing a Nursery with experience of all the relevant duties, monitoring, reporting and quality improvement.
• Experience of being the main contact for Ofsted. 
• A track record of working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnerships, growth, and achieve joint success.
• Strong experience of planning ahead, scheduling, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
• Experience of managing resources and budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience of writing reports.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Experience of delivering a service that demonstrates an understanding of different cultures.
• An understanding of the issues facing North Kensington and a track record of working alongside beneficiary communities (desirable)

Benefits of working for Westway Trust:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 26 October 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Please apply directly from our website.

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire – 60-acre campus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
 
Shape the future. Drive innovation. Transform lives.
 
At St Elizabeth’s, technology isn’t just about systems and servers — it’s a vital enabler of the life-changing work we do every day.
 
Set within 60 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, we are a unique and values-led charity, supporting children and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities, and other complex needs through specialist education, residential care, and health services.
 
Now, under a bold and ambitious five-year strategy, we are investing in our future — modernising, growing, and embracing innovation. We are looking for an exceptional Head of IT to lead this transformation, shaping a technology roadmap that supports our services today while building for tomorrow.
 
This is a strategic leadership role, not an operational “keep the lights on” post. You’ll work at the heart of our organisation, ensuring our digital infrastructure, systems, and innovation keep pace with — and enable — our mission, while providing direct line management to our IT Manager and working closely with them on both operational delivery and ICT budget management.
 
Your Impact
 
As our Head of IT, you will:

• Lead our long-term IT strategy — ensuring our technology supports organisational growth, service development, and digital inclusion for everyone we support.
• Provide direct line management to the IT Manager, ensuring day-to-day operations align with strategic goals.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the ICT budget in partnership with the IT Manager, ensuring cost-effective and future-proof investment decisions.
• Champion AI, automation, and assistive technology to transform care, education, and operational delivery.
• Oversee a comprehensive modernisation programme ensuring operational systems digitally interface efficiently, sharing data across all service and support areas.
• Drive integration of systems to enable real-time data insights, streamlined processes, and improved user experience.
• Advise the CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership Team on opportunities, risks, and technology trends, ensuring decisions align with organisational goals and sector best practice.
• Build strong relationships with technology providers and sector networks to bring innovation and best practice into the organisation.
• Collaborate across teams to embed technologies that make a tangible difference to the lives of our children, young people, and adults.

 
About You
 
You’ll be a visionary IT leader who can see the bigger picture — and bring it to life. You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire confidence in technology across a diverse organisation.
 
You will have:

• Experience leading IT strategy in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Proven experience managing IT teams, including direct line management of senior IT staff.
• The ability to develop and oversee ICT budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
• The credibility to influence senior leaders, Board members, and external partners.
• A track record of delivering impactful technology projects that enhance service delivery.
• A passion for using technology to improve people’s lives — particularly in education, care, or charity settings.

 
Why Join Us?

• A pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven charity.
• The opportunity to design and deliver a full digital transformation.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where innovation is encouraged and valued.
• A beautiful working environment with on-site facilities.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.

 
If you’re ready to lead with vision, embrace innovation, and create technology solutions that transform lives, we’d love to hear from you.
 
How to Apply
 
Please apply today by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.
 
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.
 
Safeguarding & Inclusion
 
St Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
 
We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer.
 
Registered Charity: 1176777
 
Apply today and be part of shaping the future of St Elizabeth’s.
 
#INDMGR
 
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Fundraising Data and Insight Lead
Location: Home-based (with occasional travel to London)
Salary: £53,000-£56,000
Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to lead the future of fundraising through data? NDCS (National Deaf Children’s Society) is looking for a strategic, data-driven professional to take ownership of a brand-new role that will shape how we understand and grow our supporter base.

Why This Role Matters
This is more than a data role-it’s a chance to drive innovation, influence strategy, and unlock insights that fuel one of the UK’s largest supporter recruitment programmes. You’ll be the go-to expert for fundraising insight, helping us make smarter decisions and deepen our impact.

About NDCS
We’re a bold, forward-thinking charity supporting deaf children and their families. With a £33 million income and a newly transformed, agile-inspired structure, we’re building a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Do
Lead the strategic use of data to shape fundraising direction
Deliver actionable insights from large datasets
Influence supporter recruitment and development strategies
Contribute to major projects like data warehousing and CRM/finance system integration
Present complex data clearly to non-technical audiences

What You’ll Bring
Strong proficiency in SQL and Excel (essential)
Experience in data analysis or data science, ideally within fundraising
Commercial awareness and a knack for spotting opportunities
Excellent communication skills
Python experience is a bonus!

What’s In It For You
Real ownership and autonomy
A collaborative, mission-driven team
Flexible working, including openness to 4-day weeks or job shares
A culture that values experimentation and learning
A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of deaf children

Success Looks Like (6 Months In)
You’re confidently delivering insights and driving strategy
You’ve built strong relationships across teams
You’re identifying new opportunities and adding real value

Before you decide whether or not to apply, please ensure you have read all of the information provided above and make sure that you have the relevant skills & experience for the role.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
(Just 10 minutes from Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow)
Contract: Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year)
Salary: £20,666 – £21,527 per annum (£12.85 – £13.39 per hour)
 
Do you want a role that celebrates both educational and personal development?
 
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
 
Nestled in 60 acres of peaceful countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity that has supported children, young people, and adults with complex medical and learning needs for over 120 years. We provide a specialist School, Sixth Form, College, residential care, supported living and on-site health services.
 
Our mission is to help every person we support Live Life to the Full, and our values — aspirational, collaborative, joyful, and compassionate — are at the heart of everything we do.
 
Now, we’re looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our warm and dedicated School team.
 
About the Role
 
Whether you’re just starting your journey in education or already experienced in SEN support, this is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children with complex learning needs.
 
Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you’ll play a key part in helping learners achieve their goals, gain confidence, and enjoy their school experience in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment.
 
What you’ll do:

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups with their learning, communication, and independence
• Assist in delivering creative, tailored lessons that meet individual needs and education plans.
• Promote a positive classroom environment that values diversity, respect, and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide personal care and administer medication when needed (with full training provided)
• Contribute to a team that celebrates progress and nurtures potential — every single day.

 
About You
 
You’re someone who’s calm, kind, patient — and genuinely passionate about helping others succeed. You don’t need formal education qualifications to apply, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in an education or care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Confident communicator who can engage positively with children who have learning disabilities.
• Able to support with personal care when needed, always with dignity and respect.
• Strong team player with good ICT and organisational skills
• Ready to learn, grow and be part of something meaningful.

 
Why work for St Elizabeth’s?
 
You’ll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your work is valued, and your wellbeing is prioritised. We offer:

• Term-time only role – enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Supportive hours:
• Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Tues: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Fri: early finish at 3:45pm!
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Recommend a Friend bonus of up to £500 (T&Cs apply)
• Free on-site parking and discounted meals in our on-site canteen
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Beautiful countryside location
• Opportunities to grow within a multi-disciplinary team across school, college, care, and therapy.

 
How to Apply
 
Apply now by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.
 
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.
 
Final salary offer is dependent on experience, qualifications, and the role level.
 
Inclusion & Safeguarding
 
At St Elizabeth’s, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and recognised as an Investor in People.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Some roles may involve regulated activity, and applying while barred is a criminal offence.
 
Support learners. Grow futures. Find purpose.
 
Be part of something bigger at St Elizabeth’s.
 
#INDEDU
 
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Reference Number:  V560

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – office, home, community-based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 Full Time Equivalent (£24K pro rata)

DBS/PVG: Enhanced Level DBS

Job Family: Job Family 4

Line Manager: Delivery Leader: Scotland & Northeast England  

Closing Date:             23rd October 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

• We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
   
• We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
   
• We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
   
• We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
   
• We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

 
Our work across Newcastle
Volunteering Matters play a vital role supporting volunteering in Newcastle. Since 2005, we have been operating Volunteer Centre Newcastle (VCN). This service provides a wide range of support around all things volunteering to 1250+ charities, organisations, and groups locally. Each year, we also support 2500+ members of the public who are interested in volunteering and need support to get started. We also lead the Home from Hospital and Community Support project where volunteers support older people with their transition home following a hospital admission. 

In early 2025, we launched the Good Neighbours Newcastle project funded by Newcastle City Council. We deliver this project alongside our delivery partner organisation, Search Newcastle, with a second partner organisation scheduled to join in early 2026.

Good Neighbours project
We would all like to live in a place that has a sense of community, where people look out for their neighbours. The Good Neighbours project aims to foster a feeling of positive wellbeing and independence for those who may be socially isolated, or who don’t have many people around them, giving that “little bit of help”.

The project helps people in the community feel safe, supported, and more able to live an independent life, whilst preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal support through Adult Social Care. It also provides people the opportunity to volunteer a little time, in a flexible way, to make a difference in their own community. We know volunteering can lead to enhanced skills, and positive wellbeing. Volunteers provide practical or social support, completing “one-off’ or short-term tasks, supporting a neighbour.  This includes tasks like collecting essentials, driving someone to a GP appointment, helping with odd jobs around the house, light gardening, or checking in with someone for a cuppa and chat. 

Role Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Project Manager to join our team in Newcastle.  The right candidate would be someone with excellent knowledge of “best practice” in Volunteer Management and with experience of establishing new and exciting volunteering programmes.

This is a senior role within our Newcastle team so it is essential that the postholder is agile, can work flexibly, is an excellent communicator, and can build strong working relationships with a range of people. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Good Neighbours project, meeting ambitious goals, ensuring all volunteers and beneficiaries achieve positive outcomes
   
• Lead and manage our partnerships on a day-to-day level with Search Newcastle and another local charity, to raise the profile of the project, ensuring successful delivery and ongoing development of the work
   
• Manage and lead our use of the volunteer management system, Volunteero, ensuring its effective use across our Newcastle work 

Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited (paid) Annual Leave allowance

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Barking & Dagenham; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £25,971.41 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent

Hours: 33.75

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 20 October 2025

Interview date: 29 October 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP). For nearly 30 years, CAP has been transforming lives, enabling churches to help end poverty through their communities and to encourage people to live with faith in Jesus and hope for the future. Through hundreds of dedicated staff members and incredible church partners across all four UK nations, people in desperate need discover life-changing freedom and hope every day. Since 1996, tens of thousands of families and individuals have broken free from debt and poverty through CAP's vital work.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance Operations to join CAP during an exciting period of transformation. This is a pivotal leadership role that will shape the future of financial operations, driving excellence in statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and client asset management whilst leading the finance department through significant systems and process improvements.

In this influential role, you'll lead the Finance Operations team, oversee the annual statutory audit and CASS audit processes, and take the leading role in the finance ledger system replacement. You'll provide comprehensive balance sheet reporting and forecasting to support CAP's financial sustainability, whilst identifying and implementing process improvements that strengthen core financial controls. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

With ambitious targets to achieve and a finance transformation programme to deliver, this role offers the chance to make a significant operational and strategic impact on CAP's mission to end UK poverty.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with Post Qualification Experience
• At least 3 years' experience at a senior level within a finance/accountancy environment
• Experience of leading the annual accounts and audit process
• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing teams to meet key objectives

This is an incredible opportunity for a practicing Christian who wants to make a powerful, lasting impact. You'll join a passionate prayerful workplace committed to ending UK poverty, working within a supportive and fun culture that values you as a whole person.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the Christians Against Poverty Statement of Faith and Core Values.

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite (Bradford)

Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

We fund life-saving research, campaign for change and provide information and support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because our vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well. But to make that vision a reality, we need to act now. 

About the role

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital content and social platforms? Then you could make a real difference to people affected by breast cancer.  

We’re looking for a multimedia producer to join our busy, dynamic and creative team. As part of our in-house multimedia studio, you’ll create high-quality content and produce live broadcasts for our social media channels.

As well as developing new content, you’ll breathe fresh life into existing ideas – producing content covering everything from fundraising and campaigning to support and research. You’ll be a champion of our visual identity and consistently show-off our brand in the best ways possible.

If you’re a creative, proactive multimedia producer looking to work at an ambitious, forward-thinking charity, we’d love to meet you.

About you

Ideally you:

· Will be a multimedia producer who puts the audience at the heart of every piece of content

· Will have an excellent understanding of multimedia production, including platform-native content creation, and advanced skills in editing and audio production

· Will have experience in producing live social media broadcasts, particularly across Facebook and Instagram

· Will have a solid understanding of audience behaviours and platform algorithms

· Are self-motivated, organised and comfortable working on several briefs at once

· Enjoy looking for new ways to approach things and responding to trends in real time

· Are a creative thinker, with a portfolio of work that shows your ability to shoot, edit and publish content for social media 

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

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

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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

Closing date Thursday 16 October 9 am

Interview date week commencing 27 October

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

Turning Tides is a charity that supports people experiencing homelessness in West Sussex. While our central office is in Worthing, our work spans the county – from East Grinstead to Littlehampton and across areas in between. With over 20 accommodation projects, community hubs and outreach teams, we offer local single adults tailored support to move towards a more stable future. We strongly believe in addressing the root causes for homelessness, so our specialist teams support in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, tenancy sustainment, IT skills, employment guidance and much more. 

The Fundraising team is small but mighty. We shape and support the raising of funds for Turning Tides, by inspiring compassion for people facing homelessness and aim to engage supporters through powerful storytelling. From supporting and creating fundraising events, engaging with community groups, corporate clients and providing 1:1 stewardship with donors we aim to spread the word of our mission to the wider community, inspiring people to take action in support of those who are impacted by homelessness. This is an exciting time in the Fundraising team as we embark on a review of how we make our supporters and journey one that they value and a part of the work we undertake.

About the role

The Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Fundraising Manager on a wide range of tasks, ensuring our messages reach the right people in the right way. This could include giving talks at local community groups such as schools and churches, delivering fundraising, stewardship of fundraisers and donors. This role will include weekend and evening work to support our fundraising events.

Request For Quote (RFQ)

Transformative Change: Organisational Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Consultancy

Date of issue: [1st October 2025]

RFQ reference number: [AAUK MEAL001]

Closing date for submissions: [20th October 2025 / 12.00 Noon]

 

Context

ActionAid UK (AAUK) is a complex, values- driven organisation which is implementing an exciting new 2025-2028 strategy with one overarching goal:

Decolonise our systems and practices to tackle the root causes of inequality and justice. Four strategic goals will steer our direction:

1. Champion women’s rights organisations and feminist movements driving systems
2. change.
3. Build donor, political and popular support for fair and just systems.
4. Strengthen global solidarity networks.
5. Re-envision and create equitable new ways of working.

Alongside the strategy, a transformation and innovation programme will embed a fundamental shift in the way the organisation operates, involving significant and sustainable changes to its culture, systems and practises. Transformative change at AAUK means change that is fundamental, lasting, and which challenges existing internal and external structural inequalities. These changes will also be guided by our Theory of Change and our feminist, decolonial and anti-racist principles. 

A priority is to change the way we currently approach monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) at an organisational level, looking specifically at how we assess change and impact across our yearly organisational plans and within the four-year strategy. 

AAUK is seeking a qualified consultant or a company to collaboratively design, develop and deliver a new approach to capturing change and impact at ActionAid UK, moving the organisation away from traditional types of metrics and methods.

We are looking for you to conduct a light-touch review of our current organisational methods and tools and develop a new organisational transformative change framework, training workshop and action plan. We would like this consultancy to:

• Develop an approach to capturing transformative change and impact over time which captures gradual/incremental or exponential changes.
• Capture systematic changes and shifts in thinking and behaviour/culture
• Enable staff to feel confident to gather and interpret evidence of change alongside diverse experiences including their own
• Enable AAUK to capture collective contributions to change, recognising that no single action or individual makes change happen.
• Help us use the information we gather to inform and improve our work and better understand our unique role within the complex ecosystem of organisations and partnerships in which we work.

 

Objectives of the assignment

• Review and support the transformation of our organisational monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes to align with our new strategy and decolonial approach.
• Develop an organisational transformative change framework/toolkit and action plan, enabling staff to confidently capture impact over time and foster a culture of innovation, learning and accountability across the organisation.

Deliverables

The consultant / firm will work in collaboration with colleagues from AAUK Leadership and Transformation teams to:

• Create a plan and methodology that is aligned to our strategic objectives, decolonial approach and transformation activities.
• Conduct a light-touch process review, including desk research and conversations with key members of staff – to understand our current organisational monitoring and reporting processes, methods and tools.
• Develop a new Transformative Change organisational framework/toolkit which includes methods and tools for measuring change at organisational and team level and establishes a baseline from which we can improve and which captures both successes and challenges.
• Develop a staff training workshop on the new framework and tools.
• Provide a workplan with future recommendations and actions.

Proposed deliverables and payment structure

Deliverables - Tasks - Due date (from start) - Payment

1. Delivery plan - Develop a delivery plan for this consultancy including proposed methodology and approach - By week 2 - 20%
2. Process review - Carry out a light-touch review to understand our current approach - By week 6 - 20%
3. Organisational framework/toolkit - Develop transformative change framework and toolkit - By week 12 - 20%
4. Staff training workshops - Develop a training workshop and post- training feedback - By week 14 - 20%
5. Final workplan - Produce final report with recommendations and action plan for sustained MEAL improvements. - By week 16 - 20%

Duration and timeline

The assignment is expected to start on 1 December 2025 and be completed by 20 March 2026, although there is some flexibility on the timetable.

Required skills and experience

The successful consultant/firm should demonstrate:

• At least 5 years of experience working on MEAL system design and implementation in the INGO or development sector.
• Experience of working with WROs or social rights movements.
• Strong knowledge of innovative qualitative and quantitative MEAL methodologies.
• Experience in participatory approaches and facilitating organisational learning.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Proposal requirements

Interested parties should submit:

Technical Proposal (max 10 pages), demonstrating:

• Understanding of the assignment and how AAUK strategy and guiding principles can be applied to developing a new organisational MEAL framework and tools.
• Proposed methodology and delivery plan.
• Relevant experience / team composition

Financial Proposal, including:

• Daily rates and total consultancy cost (inclusive of all taxes and expenses).
• Breakdown by deliverable and cost

Annexes, including:

• CVs of key personnel.
• Examples of previous work (Organisational MEAL frameworks).
• At least 2 references

Submission Process

Proposals should be submitted via email (see details on our website) 

Subject Line: RFP – AAUK Organisational MEAL Consultancy – [Your Organisation Name] Deadline for submission: 20th October 2025 / 12:00 Noon (BST)

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on the following:

Criteria - Weight (%)

• Technical understanding & methodology -  30%

• Relevant experience & qualifications -  30%

• Cost-effectiveness -  20%

• Quality of previous work -  10%

• References -  10%

Terms and Conditions

• All intellectual property and reports developed during this consultancy will remain the property of AAUK
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or presentation.

High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Community Action to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.

This is an exciting and important role within our work, continually shaped by the needs and priorities of the communities we work alongside. While the focus of our Community Action service evolves year on year, it always centres on social action, capacity building, and strengthening community voice.

This coming year will see this work expand rapidly, following High Trees’ successful bid to deliver the local authority contract for capacity building support to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Lambeth. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in this area – although more important are the leadership, skills and aptitude to successfully oversee the delivery of this vital workstream. The service also plays a central role in driving forward social action within our flagship partnerships, including Building Young Brixton, the Lambeth Peer Action Collective, and the Lambeth Community Research Network – helping to ensure communities take a leading role in action linked to research and advocacy.

The Head of Community Action leads on a diverse range of areas, which shift each year in response to community needs and opportunities to strengthen civic voice and local infrastructures. In recent years, this has included supporting residents to lead community organising campaigns to improve the built environment, coordinating digital inclusion initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic, capacity building Tenants and Residents Associations and supporting the creation of local neighbourhood plans that put residents’ voices at the centre of decision-making.

As part of High Trees’ senior management team, the Head of Community Action will not only oversee delivery in their service area, but also help shape organisational strategy, grow partnerships and income, and ensure we work as one High Trees – keeping our practice responsive, collaborative, and always led by community need.

About High Trees

Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.

About the role

As Head of Community Action, you will:

• Lead and inspire our Community Action team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
• Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
• Drive forward High Trees’ new local authority contract for capacity building support across Lambeth’s VCS.
• Work collaboratively across High Trees and with our partnership projects to support impactful community action and capacity building support.
• Support and develop High Trees’ consultancy and volunteering offer, including corporate social responsibility partnerships.
• Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, ensuring a joined-up approach across all our services.

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Significant experience in community organising, social action, or community development.
• A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
• A passion for collaboration, and supporting communities to have a stronger voice.

Why join us? This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will shape meaningful, responsive community action work and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating lasting change.

Senior Head of Development – Gardens, Libraries and Museums
University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options
Permanent and full-time role
Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

The Gardens, Libraries and Museums of the University of Oxford house some of the world's most significant collections.  Representing the UK’s first public museums and botanic gardens and one of Europe’s oldest libraries, our institutions house a collection of c. 32 million objects, specimens and printed items, promoting research, learning and enjoyment, and provide important places of scholarly enquiry.  They serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3.5 million visitors each year. 

A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen to play a central role in coordinating and leading our fundraising efforts across the GLAM institutions.  It will require an exceptional person to build on the achievements of the past and shape the next phase of our philanthropic ambitions and outcomes.

About you
You will be confident in your ability to operate at this leadership level and have substantial experience of working with leading individual philanthropists and trusts & foundations, to deliver highly successful income generating activities.  Working in close collaboration with the GLAM Directors and Curators, you will identify opportunities and design strategies that will raise our ambitions and maximise philanthropic support.  Leading a high-performing GLAM development team by example, you will work collegially with fundraising colleagues across the University and manage your own portfolio of donors with ease.  Success in this role will therefore require an inspirational, inclusive and collaborative fundraising leader with experience of leading and motivating teams, and an imaginative and enterprising approach to achieving outstanding results.

Experience of the cultural sector is highly desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.

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

§  Opportunity for hybrid working

§  Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options

§  38 days annual leave

§  Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes

§  Cycle loan scheme

§  Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

§  Subsidised University Sports Centre membership

§  Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace

§  Use of the student discount card Totum

§  Membership to CASE for advancement professionals

§  Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.  To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please visit contact Richmond Associates by following the Apply button.

Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November

The University of Oxford Development 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.

Head of Development – Social Sciences
University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options
Permanent and full-time role
Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America.

The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division is one of the largest and most influential communities of social scientists in the world. Bringing together a diverse range of methodologies, themes, and fields of scholarship, our multi-disciplinary research thrives in an environment defined by academic excellence, independence, and innovation.

Grounded in Oxford’s long tradition of independent scholarship and academic freedom, we deliver world-leading research that not only challenges existing ideas but also develops new ways of understanding and improving society globally.

Consistently ranked among the world’s top three universities for social sciences, we demonstrate the power of those disciplines in addressing global challenges. Through deep engagement with organisations, policymakers, and communities, we translate knowledge into real-world impact - shaping policy, informing debate, and driving progress locally, nationally, and internationally. Our researchers regularly advise international governments and multilateral agencies, as well as NGOs that lobby and encourage policy change.

We are now seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to join our high-performing Development and Alumni Engagement team, and design and lead our philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences. If you are ready to make a lasting contribution to research with global impact, we would like to hear from you.

About you
You will be an experienced major gifts fundraiser and manager, who brings a collaborative and relationship-based approach to ensure success in your endeavours.  Your experience, authenticity and curiosity about the world around you, enables you to establish credibility quickly and gain the confidence of the stakeholders you work with.  As a divisional team leader and member of the major giving leadership team, you will inspire a motivated and committed Social Sciences development team as well as engage and collaborate with other fundraising leaders across the collegiate network, to identify and leverage all opportunities that will enable the University to achieve its strategic ambitions.  It will therefore be important that you:

§  Are a self-starter, motivated to achieve against strategic goals within a complex environment;

§  Have highly developed emotional intelligence and sophisticated interpersonal and diplomacy skills;

§  Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude; and

§  Are a collaborative and personable colleague and manager, with a track record of bringing people along to achieve and celebrate outcomes together.

Higher education experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.

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

§  Opportunity for hybrid working

§  Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options

§  38 days annual leave

§  Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes

§  Cycle loan scheme

§  Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

§  Subsidised University Sports Centre membership

§  Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace

§  Use of the student discount card Totum

§  Membership to CASE for advancement professionals

§  Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.  To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please contact Richmond Associates by following the Application button above.

Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025 

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November

The University of Oxford Development 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 applicantmajos from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

In this role, you will actively seek and secure new business opportunities while nurturing and maintaining existing accounts, ensuring a steady and growing stream of revenue. You will deliver outstanding customer service, building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, including schools and youth groups. Managing booking processes and systems efficiently, you will ensure smooth operations and resource allocation in collaboration with various teams. Your creative input and support in developing and executing marketing strategies will increase brand awareness and attract more bookings. Additionally, you will assist in gathering and analysing data to inform strategic decisions, contributing to the continuous improvement of our programs and services. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Processing bookings and related paperwork using our booking system, Cinolla. 
• Taking a proactive approach to new business. 
• Responding to booking enquiries and contracting prospective customers. 
• Co-ordinating with the Operations Team to ensure bookings can be resourced. 
• Supporting the implementation of the Hindleap Warren marketing strategy to increase overall bookings. 
• Managing key accounts to retain customers and reduce churn. 
• Collaborating with the finance department to accurately process invoices, credit notes, and refunds. 
• Promoting London Youth's policies on diversity and inclusion. 
• Contributing proactively to the implementation of London Youth's mission and goals.