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Marketing & Communications Assistant
Royal Engineers Association – The Sapper Charity
Chatham / Hybrid | £29,000–£32,000 | 6‑month fixed term (potential to extend)
1. About the Royal Engineers Association – The Sapper Charity
The Royal Engineers Association (REA) – The Sapper Charity provides lifelong support to serving personnel, veterans, and families of the Corps of Royal Engineers. We deliver welfare support, education grants and community connection, ensuring no member of the Sapper family is left behind.
2. Job Purpose
To support the delivery of the REA’s communication activities across digital, print, and events. The postholder will help create content, improve engagement, and ensure consistent and effective communication with beneficiaries, supporters, branches and partners.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Digital Communications
- Create, schedule and publish engaging social media content
- Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries
- Support updates to the REA website
- Assist with producing email newsletters
B. Content Creation & Storytelling
- Gather stories, interviews and case studies
- Draft content that highlights impact
- Source/edit images and short videos
- Ensure brand consistency
C. Campaign & Event Support
- Assist with planning and promoting events
- Provide administrative and event support
- Help deliver targeted communication campaigns
D. Administration & Reporting
- Maintain records and content schedules
- Track analytics (email, social media, web)
- Support procurement of marketing materials
4. Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
- Good understanding of digital platforms
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative and willing to learn
Desirable
- Experience in charity, marketing, communications or Armed Forces settings
- Familiarity with Canva/Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic analytics knowledge
- Interest or connection to the Armed Forces community
5. Values & Behaviour Expectations
- Uphold REA values of service, integrity and community
- Be professional, respectful and supportive
- Work inclusively with colleagues and volunteers
6. Safeguarding
The REA is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people and children. All staff must act in accordance with safeguarding policies. A DBS check may be required.
7. Equal Opportunities
The REA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, including those under‑represented in the charity and Armed Forces sectors.
8. Armed Forces Covenant
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, service leavers, military families and those with lived experience of service life.
9. Terms & Conditions
- Contract: 6‑month fixed term (potential to extend)
- Hours: Full‑time (37.5 hours)
- Location: Chatham HQ / hybrid
- Salary: £29,000–£32,000
- Reports to: Marketing & Communications Director
Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured six figure partnerships in previous roles?
We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.
What does this role do?
As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:
- develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target,
- support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders,
- support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance,
- prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners,
- work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner.
First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 16th and 17th March 2026, and will take place on Teams. Please note, this role is based at our London office, with office attendance at least one day per week and sometimes at short notice.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships. You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships. In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.
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.
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!
Spear is partnering with St Mark’s Battersea Rise, to deliver the Spear Programme in Clapham Junction!
City Transformation is at the heart of St Mark’s Battersea Rise. They want to see the City Rise by serving people facing hardship, creating connections and developing places of safety and belonging that are embedded in the love of Jesus.
The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Clapham Junction which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.
Key Information
Location: Clapham Junction, office-based
Salary: from £28,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Closing date: Monday 23rd March, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Assessment Day: Thursday 26th March
For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Role Responsibilities
Delivery of the Spear Programme – Group and 1:1 coaching
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Assistant Coach
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee Recruitment
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and St Mark's Battersea Rise.
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. Our work changes lives and we are looking for someone who can help tell the stories behind that impact.
As Communications and Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in sharing the voices and experiences that define who we are. You’ll help shape compelling content that brings our mission to life and connects people with the difference that PACT makes.
Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds.
Position: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Hybrid working arrangements, with at least one day per week in our Reading office
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays
Salary range: within the range of £25,735 to £31,453 per annum
About the role:
Our Communications and Engagement team is responsible for engaging external audiences, supporters and beneficiaries in PACT’s work and fundraising challenges.
As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a valuable role in shaping and sharing compelling content that brings PACT’s mission to life. You will:
· produce PACT communications and marketing materials that reflect our values and demonstrate our impact. This includes a programme of social media engagement, regular newsletters, press releases, internal communications, creating content for the website and capturing illuminating lived experiences for the variety of channels.
· ensure that all internal and external communications align to our brand
· raise awareness of the PACT brand and our services
· contribute to PACT’s fundraising targets with appeals and challenges
About you:
To be a successful Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll have skills and experience in using:
· Social media for organisation and event promotion
· Analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms
· WordPress content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages
· Mailchimp as an email marketing tool
· Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, or similar graphic design platforms
· CRM programs, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
You’ll be able to identify considered opportunities to develop communications and engagement through initiative and innovation to maintain PACT’s position as a sector leader.
If you can demonstrate your creative skills to present information in a clear, engaging and accessible way with the above experience, and this sounds like you - please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
For an informal discussion about the role please visit our website for contact details for Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager.
For more information about PACT please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Communications and Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications and Marketing Officer, Communications and Social Media Assistant, Communications and Social Media Officer
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
We’re looking for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our friendly team at PDSA Stroud. If you enjoy being around people, have strong interpersonal skills and love the buzz of retail, this could be a great fit for you. You’ll thrive in a busy, customer-focused environment where you can help deliver a fantastic shopping experience while making a real difference for pets and their owners.
In this role, you’ll support the Shop Manager in running our Stroud PDSA shop day to day, working closely with a dedicated team of volunteers to maximise profit and create a welcoming, well-presented store. You’ll help to ensure great customer service, efficient stock rotation and strong brand messaging, using financial and competitor data to spot opportunities for improvement. You’ll also champion the PDSA name in the local community, helping to generate item and cash donations and raise awareness of the charity.
You’ll bring experience from the retail sector with a proven track record of contributing to sales targets. You’ll understand what great customer service looks like and be keen to instil your passion and standards in those around you. Organised, approachable and proactive, you’ll enjoy coaching and motivating volunteers, encouraging new ideas and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Above all, you’ll be enthusiastic about PDSA’s work and proud to represent the charity with every customer you meet.
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.
- 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.
- 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
To apply for this role, click Apply Now. You'll be redirected to our careers website and asked to create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for immersive and focused teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Digital Marketing Assistant to join our digital engagement team. This new role could be ideal for someone starting their career in digital communications, content creation or marketing.
As our Digital Marketing Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of our digital content across social media, our website and other online platforms, telling the stories of our Volunteers and the impact of our work at Project Trust. You will support our digital marketing activity and fundraising campaigns, contributing to our digital engagement strategy. You will also be involved in wider organisational activities working directly with young people.
The role is home-based with some UK travel and the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Create engaging content and share on Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Support digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities, increase applications and fundraising
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities & duties
Digital content and communications
· Create engaging content for Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Help plan, draft and schedule content in line with marketing and fundraising campaigns and key dates
· Support with maintenance and updating of Project Trust’s website
· Create digital assets such as images, short videos, blog posts, and email content
· Create content for and distribution of our newsletters
Story gathering and impact
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Turn these into compelling digital content that shows the impact of Project Trust’s work
· Curate our library of digital content
· Support basic reporting on digital engagement and audience response
Volunteer recruitment and applications
· Develop digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities and increase applications
· Assist with keeping application-related web pages and digital recruitment materials used up to date
Team and organisational support
· Work closely with the Digital Engagement Coordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Team to support campaigns and day-to-day digital activity
· Contribute to wider organisational work with young people directly, such as Volunteer selection, training, pre-departure briefings and ongoing Volunteer support where needed
· Participate in events such as virtual open evenings and in-person sessions
Miscellaneous
· Administrative tasks associated with all of the above
· Within the job holder’s skills and abilities, support the Digital Engagement Co-ordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Manager as required in other tasks or activities which contribute to the achievement of Project Trust’s objectives and its development
· Travel to attend meetings elsewhere in the UK, plus some evening and weekend working, required
Essential skills
· A demonstrable genuine interest in digital media, social platforms and storytelling
· Experience in creating content for social media, blogs or websites (this could be personal, voluntary or from studies)
· Good written communication skills and attention to detail
· Creativity and willingness to try new ideas
· Ability to organise your time, work independently and manage multiple small tasks
· An interest in international volunteering, youth development or the charitable sector
· Ability to travel to other parts of the UK as required
· Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
· Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
· Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
Desirable
· Understanding of running and supporting digital advertising, such as paid social or search ads (eg setting up campaigns, monitoring performance or supporting optimisation)
· Skills in tools such as Canva, Adobe, social media platforms or content management systems
· Knowledge of analytics tools (eg platform insights, Google Analytics) and an interest in using data to improve content
· Interest in photography, video or design
· Marketing or digital marketing qualification
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
· The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
· Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
· The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
How to apply
Download the job pack and return completed documents by 4 March 2026.
Please don't use AI in your applicaiton.We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role and why your skills, personality and values make you a great fit for the role.
First round interviews will take place in the week beginning 9 March 2026, on Microsoft Teams. Short-listed candidates will be asked produce a piece of work as part of the selection process.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
The start date is late March/early April 2026.
Project Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Engagement Assistant (Part-Time, Flexible)
Location: Swindon & surrounding community
Are you passionate about your local community? Do you love meeting people, building relationships and making a real difference?
At Dressability, we believe clothing should never be a barrier to dignity, comfort or independence. Every year, we support adults and children with disabilities, older people, and those facing physical challenges by providing specialist clothing alterations and adaptations that truly transform lives.
Now, we’re looking for someone from Swindon to help us take that mission even further.
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to:
- Be the external face of a respected local charity
- Build meaningful partnerships across Swindon
- Help people access life-changing support
- Raise awareness of disability challenges in our community
- Connect local people with ways to give back
You’ll be out and about — at community groups, GP surgeries, care homes, faith groups, fetes, disability events and networking meetings — spreading the word about the incredible support Dressability provides.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Community Engagement Assistant, you will:
✨ Develop relationships with local organisations, health services and community leaders
✨ Deliver talks and presentations that inspire and inform
✨ Represent Dressability at community events and fairs
✨ Organise pop-up clinics in local venues
✨ Promote referrals through GPs, OTs and care settings
✨ Help attract new clients, volunteers and supporters
✨ Support social media content and community marketing
You’ll also work closely with our friendly team, and receive ongoing training and support.
Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Know Swindon well and have strong local connections
- Have experience in community engagement, outreach or partnership working
- Understand disability issues (or have lived/worked experience in this area)
- Are friendly, confident and comfortable speaking to groups
- Are self-motivated and organised
- Have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Most importantly, you’re someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to make a difference close to home.
Why Join Dressability?
- Flexible, part-time hours
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work
- A supportive and welcoming team
- The chance to make visible change in your own community
- A role where no two days are the same
This is your opportunity to be a connector, a champion and a changemaker for people across Swindon.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re based in Swindon and want to use your skills, personality and local knowledge to help others live with greater dignity and confidence, we would love to hear from you.
Join Dressability — and help ensure clothing never limits anyone’s life.
We discretely alter and adapt clothing for people of all ages with learning and physical disabilities and those with limited dexterity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Store Manager
Salary: £21,294.00 per annum
Location: Hinckley
Weekly Hours: 32.5
The Vacancy
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Hinckley
Salary: £21,294.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 32.5
Reference: YMC1168150
Are you an experienced retailer?
Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so we have a fantastic opportunity at our Hinckley store.
Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.
You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.
Why join YMCA England & Wales?
We’ll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.
You’ll also get a package that includes:
- Pension
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Regular salary reviews
- Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
- Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Health shield cash plan
This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales. Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, You will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.
At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


Digital Change Manager
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Reporting to: Digital Transformation Lead
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Employment Status: permanent 28 hrs/week (flexible)
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Location: Home based
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Level: Managerial (Band 6)
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Salary: £32,859 fte per annum plus excellent pension & benefits
Role purpose
Adoption UK is undertaking a major digital transformation, initially focused on CRM and Website developments. Our Digital Transformation Team will drive this change programme, working with colleagues and external digital partners; and subsequently deliver our on-going digital strategy implementation and development.
You will support the Digital Transformation Lead to refine and implement Adoption UK’s digital strategy, to deliver our digital transformation project. Working with internal and external stakeholders the team will ensure that the project’s vision and scope meet the business and operational needs of the charity. An important part of your role will be to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and particularly with our Marketing and Communications team to integrate digital into all current and upcoming projects.
We’re looking for someone who has experience of project working in a digital environment, particularly within website and CRM implementation.
Background – our digital transformation
Like many charities, we’ve historically developed our digital framework and footprint organically, with insufficient web and CRM integration and functionality, duplication and data silos; resulting in data management and website functionality that don’t meet all our users’ needs. We’re changing all that by:
- Investing in our customer-facing website and data management systems; connecting all our divisions and services, delivering integrated systems that provide a positive customer and stakeholder journey.
- Developing the next generation of digitally accessible services
- Extending our in-house digital capability to support continuous delivery.
Key accountabilities:
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Support the Digital Transformation Lead to implement the charity’s digital strategy.
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Coordinate data and content activities, including migration between platforms, to deliver our website and CRM digital transformation programme.
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Utilise and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and with current and future digital partners. Use these networks to:
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embed digital first principles and best practice.
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Train, coach and mentor colleagues to be effective users of our CRM and website.
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Progress opportunities to increase our digital capability and integrate digital into our current and upcoming work.
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Utilise the digital performance assessment framework to monitor compliance with digital and data best practice standards.
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Assist in maintaining our data security standards compliance, participating in quality assurance activities.
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Work collaboratively with our external digital and IT partners.
Essential Criteria
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Significant experience of website and CRM implementation and data/content management.
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Good general knowledge and experience of organisational IT systems, including cloud and M365 applications.
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Able to convey complex or technical information simply and clearly.
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Experience of IT/Digital supplier engagement. Able to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience of working in a digital project/change environment.
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Ability to work under pressure and to respond quickly to changing circumstances and to tight timetables
Desirable criteria
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Experience of working in an organisation which uses agile development methodologies.
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A strong understanding of the National Cyber Security Centre principles and approach and General Data Protection regulations principles, audit and compliance.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Manager
Job reference: REQ004613
Fixed term for 3 months with possibility of an extension.
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour).
Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1SE
Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
35 hours a week. Fixed-term contract for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension.
Scope's Aylesbury shop - 38 High Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1SE
As Temporary Shop Manager of Scope’s Aylesbury shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different
In this role, you’ll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you’ll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will:
· Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop’s performance on a continuous basis.
· Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms
· Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope’s HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team
· Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager
About you
As Shop Manager you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career.
To be successful in this role, you will :
· Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops.
· Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities
· Be able to lead and support people
· Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude
· A team player with strong work ethic
· Accurate and detail-oriented
· IT literate and numeracy skills
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver an Equal Future for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.
Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven
Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota
Additional Information
In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All advertised vacancies require a CV and the completion of a short application form.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Our promise to disabled people
We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job. To do this, tick the box in your application to say you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme (this used to be called the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
Important to know
You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description.
If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Shop Manager
Permanent, 35 hours
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year.
1 Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1LY
Join Our Community
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
The role
Permanent, 35 hours a week.
35 hours a week. Permanent
Shop location - 1 Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1LY
As Shop Manager of Scope’s Lancaster shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different
In this role, you’ll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you’ll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will:
· Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop’s performance on a continuous basis.
· Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms
· Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope’s HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team
· Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
· Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops.
· Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities
· Be able to lead and support people
· Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude
· A team player with strong work ethic
· Accurate and detail-oriented
· IT literate and numeracy skills
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Working in Our Shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope’s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop Hours
Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.
Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven
Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota
Additional Information
In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised shortlisting process as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All advertised vacancies require a CV and the completion of a short application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Our promise to disabled people
We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job. To do this, tick the box in your application to say you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme (this used to be called the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
Important to know
You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description.
If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
Apply via our website
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Thursday 12 March 2026.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Deputy Shop Manager
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
£24,242.40 (pro-rated to £19,656) per annum
Part-time, 30 hours per week, covering Sunday to Wednesday
Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As Deputy Shop Manager at our shop in Ilkley, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
- Play an active part in running our shop in Ilkley, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
- Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
- Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
- Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment.
- Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
- Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
- Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
- Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
- To be highly organised with good time management skills.
- To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- To be able to use own initiative.
- To be resilient and adaptable to change.
- To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
- A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
- A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
- A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
- A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
- A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- To undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 11 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As Deputy Shop Manager at our shop in Skipton, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Skipton, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
-
Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
-
Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
-
Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment.
-
Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
-
Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
-
Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
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Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
-
To be able to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
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A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings.
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A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
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A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
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A check on your employment history, by seeking two references
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A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 3 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£40,500 - £44,100 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and it’s harming too many lives. At Prostate Cancer UK, one of our top priorities is funding research that leads to real change. It’s vital we do our best to make sure this research makes a meaningful difference to men’s lives, and that’s where you come in.
We’re at an exciting time, with a new strategy coming soon, and so we are looking to grow our Research Funding Team. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Grant Manager to help us deliver our core funding schemes and embark on new, exciting initiatives to fund ground-breaking research that will revolutionise how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
You’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of around a third of our active research grants, providing support and guidance to the researchers leading them. You’ll be a main point of contact for grant applicants, supporting them through the application process and providing them with guidance about remit and eligibility. Using your understanding of research funding and administration, you’ll work with our Senior Research Officers to make sure our funding schemes run smoothly, to time and support our funding Committees in their review of the applications we receive.
What the job involves
It’s crucial that we not only have fair and robust processes to ensure that we fund the very best research, but that we also closely monitor and support the delivery of the resulting projects, to maximise their impact and accelerate the advancements we see through research. Which is why we’re looking to appoint an experienced Grant Manager to join our Research Directorate.
As part of your responsibilities, you’ll manage a portfolio of our active research grants, closely monitoring their progress and finances, and provide valuable support and advice to our grant holders and their teams. You’ll develop a detailed understanding of the science behind these projects and build positive working relationships with the researchers and their institutions. You’ll monitor your portfolio for demonstrable outputs (publications, presentations, intellectual property etc.) and you’ll work closely with colleagues in other teams to help them better understand the research we fund in order to showcase this to our supporters and potential donors.
You’ll support the delivery of our research funding grant schemes, managing at least one of our grant rounds, whilst also supporting our other funding schemes, ensuring that we maintain robust processes and adhere to industry and department standards. You’ll also help direct on our activities to involve people with experience of prostate cancer in research, including their involvement in the assessment of the research proposals we receive, as well as supporting researchers to include patients in the design and delivery of their projects.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 15th March 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled from the week of Monday 23rd March 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
Job Title: Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnership
Reporting To: Deputy CEO/Director of Fundraising and Communications
Manages: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Head of Corporate Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible)
Salary band: £58,000 - £66,000 per annum
N.B. To ensure fairness and consistency across Home-Start UK, new colleagues usually join at the first point of the pay band for their role. This helps us maintain a clear and equitable approach to pay for everyone joining our team.
Location: Remote – with regular travel to meetings with donors, for events and to our central office in Leicester for collaborative meetings and team activities.
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
This is an important moment for us and for the families we support. Parents of babies and young children are facing huge pressures, and strong, values-driven partnerships matter more than ever. We’re looking for a senior leader who can help us meet this moment with confidence and ambition.
As Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships, you will help shape the future of our national work and support our federation of 170+ local Home-Starts working in communities across the UK. You will lead a talented team, build long-lasting relationships, and help make sure Home-Start has the funding, partnerships, and influence it needs to give every child the best possible start in life. This role will suit someone who is motivated by purpose, who values people and relationships, and who is comfortable working across a large and varied network.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record, someone who has already delivered high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take on a role with significant national influence. With responsibility for an annual income portfolio of circa £4 Million – with strong potential to grow this over the next 3-5 years to between £6Million-£8Million plus, you will work with a supportive Leadership Team and Board, who have already engaged external philanthropy expertise to develop a strategy and roadmap that you can build on. You’ll need to be confident working with high-value supporters: able to build trust, communicate clearly, and nurture long-term relationships with people who want to invest in families and early years support. You’ll bring the skills and confidence to grow a portfolio that is already strong and take it further, along with the ability to work well with others in a fast-moving environment.
You will be joining a warm, collaborative organisation that believes in the power of community, the strength of families, and the importance of early help. If you feel excited by the chance to make a national difference, to build partnerships based on trust and shared purpose, and to help shape the next chapter of Home-Start’s impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March at 4pm.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a full-day assessment centre at our Leicester office on Tuesday 14th April.
The assessment centre will include a mix of individual and group activities designed to understand your strategic thinking, relational approach, and leadership style.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.


