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Are you a dog-loving strategic communications professional with experience planning captivating public affairs campaigns?
We’re looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to develop and deliver impactful marketing communications strategies and campaigns, with a particular focus on our public affairs activity.
What does this role do?
As Strategic Communications Manager, you’ll:
- build strategic plans for key projects, scoping, and planning for communications across the marketing mix (paid, owned and earned channels), focusing on public affairs projects, as we strive to influence governments and engage the general public to improve animal welfare,
- shape key messages for campaigns, often distilling complex information into clear narratives, using evidence-based messaging frameworks,
- brief content delivery teams and channel leads on activity, closely monitoring to ensure assets and output are on time and to spec,
- embed evaluation frameworks from the very beginning of every campaign, ensuring success can be measured effectively.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27th July 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience of leading strategic marketing and communications projects, utilising excellent project management and communication skills to deliver and shape compelling stories and campaigns. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who’ve worked in the public affairs space previously, with the ability to engage both mass audiences and political audiences with our campaigns and public affairs messages. You’ll have excellent stakeholder management experience, as well as strong evaluation skills, with experience of using clear evaluation methodologies. A commitment to Dogs Trust and the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10 year strategic objectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from new businesses and other corporate organisations.
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A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Are you a creative designer who loves bringing ideas to life through powerful visuals?
We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help shape and elevate the Dogs Trust brand, crafting compelling multi-channel content that supports our strategic goals. You’ll also provide day-to-day guidance to fellow designers, ensuring high-quality, on-brand work is delivered on time, to budget, and to a consistently high standard.
What does this role do?
As a Graphic Designer, you will:
- develop and evolve Dogs Trust’s visual identity and campaign concepts across digital and print,
- produce a range of marketing materials for internal and external channels, including digital and print assets,
- lead multiple design projects from brief to delivery, working with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure on-brand results,
- champion best-practice design, including accessibility and EEDI, while staying current with trends, tools, and maintaining key brand assets.
This role is a fixed term contract until December 2026. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 10th August 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We are looking for a highly creative and technically skilled Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio across digital and print, excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and a solid understanding of digital accessibility and print production. The ideal candidate has strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a consistent brand identity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, combined with a passion for animal welfare and experience in the charity sector, are essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Do you have a successful track record in a trusts and foundations role, with experience of developing and maintaining key relationships over a sustained period?
We're looking for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to support the delivery of our trusts and foundations strategy, from identifying and cultivating new opportunities to nurturing long term relationships.
What does this role do?
As Trusts and Foundations Officer, you'll:
- manage a personal portfolio of existing and new trusts and foundations ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey, which sets us apart from other charities in our sector and inspires trusts and foundations to contribute to our work,
- contribute to the delivery of the team strategy, from communications of enquiry to hosting and attending meetings and events with new and existing donors,
- develop a pipeline to generate new trusts and foundations income for Dogs Trust,
- ensure data is recorded accurately on our internal CRM system and that relationship management is delivered to the highest standard.
This role is a fixed term, family leave cover contract until December 2027. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 4th August 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you'll have a strong track record of securing five figure grants in a charity environment, with the ability to maintain strong relationships and write persuasive, emotive applications and proposals. You'll have excellent organisational skills, combined with strong communication skills.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Manage our Puppy Sponsorship and Regular Giving programmes to make a tangible difference by directly funding life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
The Role
Position: Individual Giving Officer (Sponsorship & Regular Giving)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Homebased
Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire to support during busy appeals and quarterly fundraising meetings.
You will be responsible for the management and growth of the charity’s puppy sponsorship and regular giving programmes. You will be building relationships with supporters and internal stakeholders, co-ordinating communications and updates, managing sponsorship and payment records and helping to raise funds to support the organisations aim and objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Raising funds via our new look Sponsor a Puppy scheme and regular giving programme.
- Coordinate day to day operations of the puppy sponsorship programme.
- Act as the main point of contact for puppy sponsors and regular giving supporters.
- Build positive long-term relationships with supporters.
- Work with the Communications Team to create pupdates, social media posts and sponsorship campaigns and collect puppy photos, stories and progress updates from staff and volunteers.
About You
- Demonstrable experience in individual giving and appeal/communications management.
- Demonstrable experience of managing campaigns/ communications and appeals on all digital platforms.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.
- A successful track record of securing and maintaining income from individuals.
- Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives or transferable skills such as marketing, and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 10 August 2026
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
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We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.



Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Social Media Officer at Freedom for Animals
Salary: £5,245.50 per annum
Contract: Part-time (7.5 hours per week), Temporary (12-month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK as required
Closing date: 31st July 2026 (We may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged)
Job Description
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations. Since 1957, we have been working to end the exploitation of animals through undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying, education and grassroots activism. Our vision is simple: Freedom for all animals.
We are now seeking an experienced Social Media Officer to help grow our online community, inspire action and strengthen Freedom for Animals' digital presence.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in sharing powerful stories, promoting campaigns and engaging supporters across our social media channels. Working closely with our Co-Directors, Campaigns and Fundraising teams, and Graphic Designer, you will help communicate our work across our key campaign areas, including zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos, circuses, bird of prey centres and the exotic pet trade.
The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated and ambitious team where every member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You will plan and schedule engaging social media content, write compelling copy, help deliver coordinated campaign and fundraising activity, monitor performance and identify opportunities to increase engagement and reach.
We're looking for someone who understands how to use social media to inform, inspire and mobilise audiences. You'll be confident planning content, writing engaging copy, identifying trends and opportunities, and ensuring our social media channels reflect Freedom for Animals' voice, values and mission.
You will have experience managing social media accounts, excellent copywriting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. A strong understanding of social media platforms, analytics and audience engagement is essential, together with a genuine commitment to animal rights.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social media professional looking to use their skills to create meaningful change for animals. Your work will help expose cruelty, inspire action, grow our movement and support campaigns that challenge the exploitation of animals across the UK.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
The successful candidate will be expected to share Freedom for Animals' vision, values and commitment to ending the exploitation of animals.
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations, dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals for entertainment.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
About Us
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.
About the role
Are you passionate about developing innovative products and propositions that inspire people to take action? Do you enjoy using data and customer insight to shape strategies that deliver meaningful results?
We're looking for a Proposition & Product Manager to join our Marketing, Communications & Fundraising team. In this exciting role, you'll help develop and optimise fundraising and commercial propositions that engage supporters, attract new audiences, and generate sustainable income.
Working collaboratively across marketing, fundraising, philanthropy, retail, data and analytics teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products and supporter journeys are relevant, compelling and aligned with our brand.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop and manage fundraising and commercial propositions from concept through to evaluation.
- Use audience insight, market trends and performance data to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Build compelling business cases to support investment in new products and propositions.
- Analyse supporter behaviour and engagement to optimise products and improve the customer journey.
- Work closely with colleagues across marketing, fundraising and philanthropy to prioritise projects and maximise impact.
- Test and refine propositions with target audiences to ensure they are engaging and effective.
- Provide strategic recommendations that support individual giving, legacies, partnerships, philanthropy and commercial initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to identify opportunities and share insight.
- Ensure all propositions align with organisational objectives, brand values and relevant policies.
Please note this role is primarily home based, with occasional travel required to attend meetings other business needs.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines commercial thinking with creativity and a passion for understanding audiences.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience developing fundraising propositions or products within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn insight into actionable recommendations.
- Knowledge of marketing principles, audience segmentation and customer journeys.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience of audience engagement strategies would be an advantage.
Rewards, support and benefits
We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
- Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
- Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
- Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
- AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
- 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, reuniting and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve thanks to the kindness and generosity of our supporters and volunteers.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to help shape and grow our volunteer programme across our Solihull and Wolverhampton centres.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll recruit, support and inspire people who generously give their time to help dogs in our care. From welcoming new volunteers and coordinating training to building relationships with local organisations and supporting corporate volunteering days, you'll play a key role in creating a positive and rewarding volunteering experience.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of our volunteer programme, helping to ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and equipped to make a real difference.
About You
We're looking for someone with experience of coordinating or managing volunteers, who enjoys working with people and building lasting relationships.
You will be organised, confident in managing a varied workload and comfortable working across multiple sites. You will enjoy motivating others, bringing people together and finding practical solutions that help both volunteers and colleagues.
An excellent communicator, you will build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, whether you're welcoming a new volunteer, supporting an existing team member or developing partnerships with local organisations and businesses.
Most importantly, you'll understand the value that volunteers bring to Birmingham Dogs Home and be passionate about creating an environment where they feel appreciated and motivated to continue making a difference.
In return, we offer:
- Two weeks' free dog boarding
- 25% discount on veterinary treatment
- Free on-site parking
- Life assurance
- BHSF Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and help people change the lives of homeless dogs every day, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining:
* Why this role appeals to you
* Your experience of working with volunteers
Application deadline: Monday 10th August
First stage interview: w/c Monday 17th August (can be flexible due to holiday period)
Please note that due to the high number of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Content Manager
Your writing engages and inspires. You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a strong grasp of digital storytelling, SEO, and online advocacy. You are passionate about animal rights. If this sounds like you, PETA would love to hear from you.
Position Objective:
Lead the creation, coordination and optimisation of compelling digital content that supports PETA UK’s campaigns.
Term of Employment:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)
Location:
Hybrid in London or remote in mainland UK (with monthly attendance to the London office)
Reports To:
Associate Director of Digital Marketing
Salary:
£37,000 - £42,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire millions of people to take positive actions for animals by writing, editing, and
- publishing compelling advocacy copy, including petitions and letters to politicians and other decision-makers
- Coordinate incoming work requests, assess priorities, and delegate tasks as appropriate to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and deadlines are met.
- Lead weekly digital team check-in meetings to review priorities, track progress, identify blockers, and support effective team collaboration.
- Maintain and regularly update digital campaign action alerts, which may include updating campaign targets, ensuring the accuracy of the text, and writing campaign updates
- Monitor planning proposals for new factory farms, research and draft petitions specifically targeting new planning applications and other urgent animal rights issues
- Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of web content, including blog posts and lifestyle features
- Use analytics tools to track content performance and inform future content strategies
- Conduct keyword research, and develop and implement SEO strategies to boost organic traffic to the website
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure the accuracy of digital content and its alignment with campaign goals, and maintain a dynamic and engaging website
- Support the digital team with additional tasks as needed
Requirements
- Proven experience in digital content creation, web publishing, or online campaigning
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a persuasive and engaging style
- Strong understanding of SEO principles and content performance metrics
- Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), Google Analytics, and social media tools.
- Knowledge of HTML is an advantage, but not essential
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate skills in photo editing using tools like Photoshop or Canva
- Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
- Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, exceptional attention to detail, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle is strongly preferred
- Ability to advocate the organisation’s positions on issues to the public in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
Lead the next 60 years of animal welfare at Wythall by joining the sanctuary as Chief Executive.
Location: Hybrid / Wythall, Worcestershire (at least 3 days per week onsite)
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026
About Wythall Animal Sanctuary
Since 1968, Wythall Animal Sanctuary has provided safety, care and second chances to animals in need.
We are an independent, non-destruct animal sanctuary with a proud history, a strong local reputation and a deeply committed community of employees, volunteers, supporters and donors. From our multi-acre site near Solihull, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and provide sanctuary to dogs, cats, rabbits and ponies. We provide lifelong care to animals who cannot be rehomed and operate boarding kennels that generate important commercial income.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer to help us build on these strong foundations and lead the charity into its next chapter.
About the role
As our CEO, you will work in close partnership with the Board translating long-term vision into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical delivery plans.
The Board is looking for someone who will bring insight and constructive challenge, rather than simply agree with an established position. You will use evidence, financial understanding and operational knowledge to help determine what is achievable and where investment will make the greatest difference and when priorities need to change.
This is not a role that will operate at a distance from the organisation and you will need a willingness to become involved in delivery.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for an ambitious, values-led and commercially astute leader who can combine vision with practical delivery.
You might already be an established Chief Executive, or you may be an experienced senior leader ready to take on your first CEO appointment. Previous experience within animal welfare is welcome but is not essential.
This is a working animal sanctuary. It can be busy, unpredictable and occasionally messy. We need a CEO who is equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy with Trustees, as navigating operational challenges and engaging directly with employees, volunteers and the animals in our care.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a UK charity with the recruitment of an experienced Financial Modeller to design and build a robust, integrated financial planning model that converts the organisation's annualised five-year financial plan into a fully phased monthly forecast over a five-year horizon.
This role will be responsible for replacing existing multiple planning models with a single, sustainable solution that supports budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with exceptional financial modelling skills who enjoys solving complex problems and building practical, user-friendly planning tools.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and document the existing financial planning model and supporting workbooks.
- Design and build a fully integrated five-year financial planning model with monthly forecasting capability.
- Develop integrated forecasting across the Income & Expenditure Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Reserves and Capital Programme.
- Create robust monthly phasing methodologies for income, expenditure, capital investment and working capital movements.
- Consolidate multiple planning workbooks into a streamlined, efficient and well-controlled modelling framework.
- Build scenario planning and sensitivity analysis functionality to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop key forecasting drivers and assumptions to enable efficient reforecasting and long-term planning.
- Produce a sustainable budget model to support future annual budgeting cycles.
- Ensure the model accommodates restricted and unrestricted fund accounting requirements.
- Implement model controls, reconciliations, validation checks and audit trails to improve governance and reliability.
- Produce comprehensive documentation, user guides and knowledge transfer to enable ongoing internal ownership.
You will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or possess significant relevant financial modelling experience.
- Have a proven track record of building complex, integrated financial models in Excel.
- Possess strong experience developing three-statement financial models incorporating profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
- Have excellent knowledge of FP&A, management accounting, budgeting and long-term financial planning.
- Be highly proficient in advanced Excel, including building scalable and well-controlled financial models.
- Have experience consolidating multiple data sources and planning workbooks into a single modelling framework.
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ideally have experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector, including an understanding of restricted fund accounting.
- Be able to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and work collaboratively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
What's on offer:
- Day rate: £400 - £500 per day
- Hybrid working arrangements
Team: Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Location: Homebased with ad-hoc travel throughout the year
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,999.12 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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The Philanthropy & Partnerships Communications and Stewardship Manager plays a key role in building strong, lasting relationships between Cats Protection and its most valued supporters.
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Sitting within the Philanthropy and Partnership’s Research and Engagement team, you will lead a small team of specialist roles and shape how we communicate, steward and inspire corporate partners, major donors, and trusts and foundations, helping them feel genuinely connected to the difference their support makes for cats.
About the Research and Engagement team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight-led and supporter-centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.
What we are looking for in our Stewardship & Communications Manager:
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Significant experience in high-value fundraising communications and/or stewardship, including working with corporate partners, major donors, trusts and foundations.
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Experience of leading or managing specialist communications or stewardship activity, with direct line-management responsibility and/or clear functional leadership.
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Proven experience of overseeing the development of high-quality donor communications, propositions or cases for support.
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Experience of working collaboratively with fundraisers and senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.
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Experience of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support, quality assurance and delivery under pressure.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 19th July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (will include a task)
3. Final stage interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Remotely in the UK with some travel for meetings and events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Philanthropy team where you will develop and grow a mixed portfolio of major donors and trusts. Will you join us and make a better life for cats?
Responsibilities of our Philanthropy Manager:
- The Philanthropy Manager role sits within the Philanthropy team (part of a wider Philanthropy & Partnerships function) that seeks to identify, engage, secure support from major donors and trusts.
- The team manages a significant portfolio and has ambitious growth targets, and this role will play a key part in growing the number and overall value of supporters.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
- Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
- We have a team of 21
What we’re looking for in our Philanthropy Manager:
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with high value prospects, either individual or Charitable Trusts and Foundations, and securing significant gifts
- High value donor stewardship and relationship development
- Developing and communicating high value funding propositions and products
- Line management experience
- Writing compelling cases for support and applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and passionately
What we can offer you:
- A generous pension salary exchange scheme
- range of health benefits including health insure on completion of probation
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 19th July 2026
Virtual interview date: 28th & 29th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage informal discussion
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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At Woodgreen, we're passionate about helping pets and their people and we're looking for a Paid Digital Media Manager to help grow awareness, engagement and income through high-performing digital campaigns.
This role will lead the planning, delivery and optimisation of paid digital activity across channels including search, social, display and Google Grant advertising, helping to acquire, retain and develop audiences for our fundraising and engagement work.
As Paid Digital Media Manager you will develop and manage a range of digital marketing campaigns and activities to acquire, retain and develop new and existing audiences. Working within the Marketing & Digital Engagement team, you will manage campaigns with significant digital media budget, oversee campaign performance, work closely with partner agencies and internal teams, and use data, testing and insight to improve results.
You will:
- Play a key role in developing digital acquisition and digital community fundraising activity, including Woodgreen’s direct donate, sponsorship and legacy products, as well as our ‘do your own thing’ fundraising offer.
- Deliver campaigns, testing plans and strategies to recruit audiences using appropriate channels from the digital marketing mix (PPC/Social ads/Display), working from inception to analysis and learnings.
- Carry out the day-to-day management and optimisation of campaigns across a variety of channels, including, paid search, social media ads, Google grant ads and display.
- Manage Woodgreen’s ‘always on’, seasonal and ad hoc digital marketing activity as well as promoting digital fundraising products such as sponsorship, legacies and lead gen.
- Work collaboratively with our partner agencies and internal colleagues to support and deliver multichannel paid digital media campaigns.
- Develop and implement innovative and cost-effective ways of acquiring new audiences via digital platforms.
- Advise and recommend campaign plans for paid social, display and search activity to drive performance and LTV.
- Lead on digital community fundraising for Woodgreen, improving and maintaining our ‘do your own thing’ fundraising offering.
- Support and advise Woodgreen’s public-facing teams on digital channels and spend, helping deliver an efficient, high-quality digital service.
Our ideal candidate will bring strong experience of digital marketing or digital fundraising campaigns, excellent analytical skills and a confident understanding of paid media channels, conversion optimisation, campaign reporting and stakeholder management. In addition, you will bring experience of;
- developing and implementing digital fundraising or other income-generating campaigns and strategies, achieving desired targets and reporting on impact
- developing and delivering key messages to a variety of audiences, including assessing marketing opportunities.
- working with data and fundraising databases to develop and measure effective marketing strategies and activities
- writing and editing highly engaging fundraising copy across online channels (email, website, paid ads)
- using Google Analytics and Data Studio to analyse campaign performance.
Existing line management experience is also desirable.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive, target focussed digital specialist who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference for pets and people.
This is a full time permanent, hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week. Our Head Office is based Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire and our successful candidate will be expected, on average, to work from our site once or twice a month. The starting salary for this position is £36,665 - £40,740 per annum, depending on experience. This is complemented by;
- 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days after five years
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
- Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced parental leave (subject to qualifying period)
- Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
- 25% discount in our charity shops
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Woodgreen, we're passionate about helping pets and their people and we're looking for an experienced People Systems & Reward Specialist to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover for a key role at the heart of our people operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining systems, data, payroll and reward expertise to deliver an excellent colleague experience and support organisational decision-making.Reporting to the Head of People, you will lead the day-to-day management of our people systems, payroll and reward activities, ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while providing valuable workforce insight to support strategic decision-making.
Acting as the subject matter expert for our People systems, you will help us to maintain high-quality workforce data, optimise processes and ensure an excellent user experience for employees, volunteers and managers. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and will also support the development and administration of our reward and benefits offer, helping Woodgreen remain an attractive and engaging place to work and volunteer.
You will;
- Lead the delivery of Woodgreen's monthly payroll process through our outsourced payroll provider.
- Act as system owner and superuser for our People systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Produce workforce reports, dashboards and insights that support evidence-based decision making.
- Maintain and develop reward and benefits processes, ensuring colleagues receive a positive and seamless experience.
- Manage relationships with payroll, pension and benefits providers.
- Support process improvements, automation and system enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with payroll, pensions, data protection and employment-related requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and colleagues on system use and people data.
Our successful candidate will be someone who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. So if you are passionate about data, systems, payroll and reward and have;
- Significant experience managing or supporting payroll processes.
- Experience working with HR and people systems, including CIPHR or similar HRIS platforms..
- Excellent data analysis and reporting skills.
- Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with complex data.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to build positive working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.
We would love to hear from you!
You'll be joining a supportive and ambitious People Team at an exciting point in our journey. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact through systems, insight and continuous improvement while helping us create a great experience for our employees and volunteers.
This is a full time hybrid position working 37.5 hours per week. It is expected that the successful candidate will spend approximately 1 - 2 days per week at our Godmanchester site depending on business need.
The starting salary for this position is £29,739 - £33,043 per annum depending on experience. This is complemented by;
- 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days after five years
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
- Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced parental leave (subject to qualifying period)
- Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
- 25% discount in our charity shops
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


