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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Business Development Marketing professional to join our team.
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.
This role is pivotal in leading on developing commissioning and referral relationships with external stakeholders, whilst driving development of services and marketing activities to build and promote new business, increase income, strengthen pipelines, and position The Children's Trust as the provider of choice for children with acquired brain injury and neurodisability.
You’ll work alongside a cross-organisational team to promote our services to external stakeholders, in particular managing our key account plan to influence, maximise referrals and income generating opportunities. Key to this is cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including hospital-based clinicians, commissioners at both integrated care boards and local authorities, with professionals with NHS England at a regional and national levels, embassies, medico-legal professionals including case managers and lawyers.
To underpin this, you’ll create, implement and review services-related multi-channel marketing activity, both on and off-line, including development and oversight of our professionals’ events programme, ensuring all activity aligns to, is integrated and works towards delivering our strategic objectives.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
You’ll play a key and central role in driving promotion of our services, and this requires a balanced mix of both business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in a complex, services environment. You’ll be comfortable with matrix working, recognising the importance of this role in working across the organisation to drive referral generating activity.
To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:
- Building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, including commissioning bodies such as NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Marketing of services, preferably within healthcare/social care sector.
- Managing and reporting on development of services and associated marketing activities, in a structured way.
- Knowledge of commissioning landscapes, within healthcare/social care sector.
- Proven self-starter and excellent track record in development of services, including driving referrals, building pathways and promoting service.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
To apply for this role please click on the apply now button at the bottom of the advert.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We’re looking for a Customer Support Advisor to be the first point of contact for our customers, delivering excellent service across a range of channels. You’ll use your communication skills to resolve queries with care, professionalism and efficiency, while living our values of compassion, empathy and inclusion.
This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to Central London, where you’ll collaborate with colleagues to support our mission and ensure every customer has a positive experience.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments, whether that's receiving documents in alternative formats (such as large print, Braille, or audio), applying via a different method, or needing support during interviews, please let us know. We’re happy to accommodate individual needs to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to apply and succeed. If you’d like to discuss accessibility or request adjustments, please contact us via Charity Job or the MHFA England website.
Application notes
In your application, please can you let us know:
- What experience and skills do you have that make you suitable for this role?
- Tell us about a time you have provided outstanding customer service.
Max. 500 words per question
About MHFA England
MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters by creating mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities, and businesses thrive.
Looking after you
Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.
In your application, please can you let us know:
- What experience and skills do you have that make you suitable for this role?
- Tell us about a time you have provided outstanding customer service.
Max 500 words per answer.
Our vision is to create a nation where everyone's mental health matters.
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!
AAFDA was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. Most of these families suffer significant problems including relationship breakdown, job difficulties/loss and mental and physical health issues. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for exceptional candidates to join our team in a highly rewarding opportunity. Although home based, some travel will be required - frequency will be commensurate to the role. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse. We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
Our Specialist Advocates support families impacted by fatal domestic abuse through provision of lay advocacy, for and on behalf of, families with a range of statutory service providers (e.g. those conducting reviews and inquiries, social services, police, housing) and work to build good relations between all parties. To ensure that families get the support they need, you will use AAFDA’s Home Office endorsed seven-step approach to working with individuals and families, to ensure that they receive the best possible support and advocacy to restore dignity and relief for families and to help them cope and recover. Through trauma-informed approaches, you will:
listen to families and advocate for them in a complex system that too often treats them as passive participants and overlooks the value of their insight.
provide information, support, guidance, advice and advocacy on Domestic Homicide Reviews, Mental Health Reviews, Inquests, Independent Office of Police Conduct inquiries and other types of inquiries.
manage families’ expectations of the legal and procedural processes facing them by supporting families in meetings with agencies such as health, police and local authorities.
give families practical help on a wide range of issues - including help with letter writing or advocating with employers and local authorities on the families’ behalf.
Support AAFDA in our bringing families together in AAFDA’s peer support events, such as the Hear Our Voice weekend and the on-line peer support Zoom sessions, where families can speak with others to share their experiences and stories. This will involve occasional evening work.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
Excellent development and training opportunities
Pension Scheme
Healthcare Scheme
Employee Assist Scheme
Application Instructions
To apply for this role, please submit a supporting statement, outlining how you meet the person specification, along with your CV.
Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.
To apply for this role, please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.
Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification. Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grants and Relationships Manager
About Us
Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We connect philanthropists, donors and companies with local charities and not for profit organisations. We make vital grants through over 100 dedicated funds across four key priorities: tackling poverty, improving health, reaching potential, and acting on climate.
The Role
This is one of three Grants and Relationships Manager positions in our supportive Grants Team. You'll nurture donor relationships that go far beyond grant distribution – focusing on strategic philanthropy, sharing insights, and deep community engagement.
Key responsibilities:
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Deliver timely, high-quality grant-making that meets donor needs
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Develop lasting relationships that create meaningful impact
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Work collaboratively across Grants & Impact, Philanthropy & Development, and Finance & Operations teams
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Drive innovative approaches to donor engagement and retention
We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Sussex Community Foundation is committed to increasing diversity across our teams.
Ready to make a difference? Join an inspiring organisation where collaboration and shared expertise drive exceptional outcomes.
For the full person spec. and further information, please refer to the attachment below.
To Apply
Please apply through the CharityJob portal - explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your covering letter.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October 2025 at midday
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.




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Executive Assistant
Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.
As part of this work, our People and Operations Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Executive Assistant is integral to this.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to deliver high level professional administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will take responsibility and ownership of office organisation and project delivery, and to provide Trust-wide support for human resources processes and governance processes for the Board of Trustees.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.
Contract terms:
- This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).
- We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.
- Salary £39,018 p/a FTE
- 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays
- This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.
Summary of key duties:
Executive Assistance:
- Organise meetings and manage diaries for the CEO and COO.
- Prepare agenda, take minutes and keep records.
- Handle communications on behalf of CEO and COO.
- Manage projects and general administrative tasks.
Governance Assistance:
- Organise Board and Committee meetings.
- Co-ordinate and support the preparation of meeting papers and distribute them in a timely manner.
- Take accurate minutes and maintain governance records.
- Support the Trustee recruitment and induction processes.
- Keep governance information on the website and Trustee portal up to date.
Human Resources Administration:
- Support HR processes and recruitment.
- Oversee and manage the IRIS HR system, ensuring all employees know how to use the system and keep their information up to date.
- Provide regular HR reports to managers.
Use of Overton House
- Manage room bookings and visitors arrangements, ensuring policy and practice is consistent with the Trust’s values.
- Ensure external users have the right information and support.
- Work with the Marketing and Comms team to promote available spaces.
Line management responsibilities
- Provide line management to the Operations Administrator, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all direct reports are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.
- Conduct regular reviews and support personal development for direct reports, providing open and honest feedback on performance, setting personal development goals and plans.
- Ensure that all direct reports work within clear and effective safeguarding practices and in accordance with all other Trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure that wellbeing, sickness and absence are managed effectively.
- Contribute to Trust-wide people management policies, procedures and team culture as a member of the People Manager Team.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant at a senior level
- Experience of accurate minute-taking and record-keeping for both formal and informal meetings
- Team leadership, experience managing or supporting colleagues
Desirable Knowledge and Experience:
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
- Knowledge of governance processes
Summary of skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities exercising excellent time management skills (E)
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with attention to detail, that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication (E)
- Discretion and confidentiality, demonstrating ability to handle sensitive information with integrity (E)
- Problem solving and initiative, being proactive and resourceful in managing challenges (E)
- Relationship building, able to work effectively with a wide range of people (E)
- Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom and HR systems like IRIS) (E)
See application pack for full details
Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
- Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
- Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
- Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
- Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
- Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
- We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
- Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon on Friday 10th October
First interviews: Monday 20th October 2025
Second stage interviews: Monday 27th October 2025
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.





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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About Us
Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.
At Inspire, we believe that all children and young people should have access to the opportunities and inspiration they need to achieve their potential. We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace. We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join our Work Related Learning Team as a Programme Officer.
This is a term-time role working 39 weeks of the year.
The Programme Officer role is very varied and will enable you to use your creativity to support creation and delivery of workshops as well as utilising your organisation skills to ensure everything is well organised and runs without a hitch. You will gain skills and experience in working with children and young people, supporting delivery of workshops, training corporate volunteers and project management.
Our Work Related Learning team has an excellent reputation in working with schools, partners, employers and volunteers to develop and deliver workshops and programmes which educate children and young people on the world of work and the opportunities available to them once they complete their education.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide support and coordination to the Work Related Learning Team working on a range of programmes and workshops, predominantly in secondary schools and, on occasion, with young people with additional needs.
- Recruit, brief and manage volunteers for participation in events.
- Prepare resources, planning and briefing materials.
- Attend events delivered in schools and other external venues.
- Liaise with schools, businesses, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- Collate evaluations and draft reports.
- Admin support.
If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for more details.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this role, please provide your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role and how you meet the person specification of our job description.
Interviews will be a two stage process, the first will take place on Teams and second interviews will be in-person at our office in Stratford and will include a skills based test.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants.
Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will be an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager who will lead your team to achieve the goals detailed in the RLSS UK Strategic Framework 2025-2030. This is a unique opportunity to work on the front line of policy change, collaborating with ministers, government officials and key partners.
This is a strategic, hands-on role suited to someone with a deep commitment to our water safety and drowning prevention priorities together with significant experience of achieving outcomes and impact.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement and deliver the RLSS Policy and Public Affairs Strategy
- Influence UK and Ireland ministers and government officials by engaging them directly to raise awareness of RLSS UK’s vision, mission and purpose and seeking their support in achieving our goals
- Work collaboratively to influence specific legislation, including campaigning around bills, writing amendments, and working with MPs and Peers to promote them within the legislative process.
- Lead the management of the APPG
- Manage stakeholder engagement strategies and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Stakeholder engagement (Parliament): Build and maintain relationships with key policy makers and parliamentarians through face-to-face meetings, providing briefings to MPs and Lords for Parliamentary debates, preparing written/oral questions, and attending Select Committees, APPGs, Parliamentary receptions and other relevant roundtables and events.
- Attendance and representation at meetings which support RLSS UK’s policy and public affairs priorities
- Deliver evidence-based campaigns, including the production of speeches, blogs, reports, and social media content in collaboration with the communications and marketing team.
- Support the Communications and Marketing Team to develop content for the website and other internal and external communications, such as blogs and articles.
- Work with the Communications and marketing team to respond to media and other communication opportunities to promote the RLSS UK work and to contribute to national debate on relevant issues.
- Organise external events and represent RLSS UK at conferences, coalitions, and media opportunities.
- Write clear, compelling consultation responses and policy materials rooted in research, lived experience and case studies.
- Monitor political developments and identify opportunities to influence emerging debates.
- Work to ensure policy positions are aligned across the UK and Ireland.
- Monitor policy and political debates and developments on water safety and drowning issues, horizon-scanning emerging policy issues, and where appropriate, disseminate and brief colleagues and RLSS UK members.
- Identify proactive and reactive opportunities to promote and embed RLSS UK and members recommendations and research.
- Produce high quality and influential policy briefs, reports, position papers, and responses to consultations, to advocate for changes in policy and practice.
- Lead on the monitoring of policy engagement and impact by using necessary evaluation tools and work with external evaluators as required to capture impact and utilise learning.
- Work with RLSS UK members, people directly impacted by the drowning and other key stakeholders to harness and amplify their expertise and insights.
- Where needed, lead the co-ordination and establishment of member expert groups to inform our policy work.
- Develop opportunities for joint working with researchers / research organisations and manage that partnership work, including the development and co-ordinating the RLSS UK research symposium.
- Work with the RLSS UK team to recommend and secure relevant speakers and presenters for RLSS UK meetings and events.
- Contribute to the general administration and delivery of RLSS UK programmes, events and overall objectives.
- Work with the Director of Income Generation and Engagement to support the development of potential fundraising bids and reporting progress to funders.
- Maintain good working relations with trustees, staff and other stakeholders
- Attendance at Board and committees as required
- Maintain up to date and accurate records of contacts, engagement and stakeholder areas of expertise.
- Production of RLSS UK evidence-based internal and external reports
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
- Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
- To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- 5+ years’ experience working in policy and public affairs, preferably in the charity sector.
- Proven ability to build influence with politicians, advisors, and senior stakeholders.
- A proven record of influencing public affairs and policy change
- Evidence of building strategic relationships to further a cause and/or systems change
- Evidence of strong collaborative working and proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders to effect change
- Evidence of excellent analytical (primary and secondary sources of evidence) and writing skills, including experience of drafting briefings for high level meetings, writing research and/or policy reports for external audiences
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including the ability to draft briefings and present at public events.
- Experience of involving people with lived experience in policy and/or parliamentary affairs
- Comfortable representing an organisation externally and building relationships with partners, policy makers and influencers
- Understanding of methods to interact with political entities.
- Proficient in utilising social media for engagement purposes.
- Understanding of Ireland's political institutions and policy processes.
- Organisational and strategic thinking skills to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to emerging issues.
- A commitment to involving people with lived experience in policymaking.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and excellent time management skills to deliver on competing priorities
- Flexible and positive can-do work attitude
- Able to work independently and show initiative
- High level of diplomacy, personal integrity and empathy for others
- Willingness and ability to travel as required for the role including occasional evenings and weekends
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK
- Policy and Public affairs qualification
- Experience of reporting to funders and/or supporting the development of potential fundraising bids
- Experience of project management, and/or line management
- Experience of using a CRM or similar monitoring/evaluation tools
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Closing Date – 11.59pm, Wednesday 8th October 2025
Interview Date – TBC, at our Worcester Head Office
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
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Community Organiser @ Big Local Works
Are you an experienced community organiser looking to make a real difference in an urban community? Do you have experience of working with minoritised and marginalised communities? Are you a people-person with the skills and tenacity to help local people start exciting new initiatives?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Big Local Works (BLW) as our Community Organiser. Based on a historic Market Square recently refurbished with £2m from the GLA, we want to develop a more people-powered regeneration to sit alongside the massive property development happening all around us.
As well as driving economic improvements, we want to help create a more tolerant, cohesive, and vibrant local community where everybody is welcome. Part of that is to help local people create more community events, activities, and enterprises that give people the chance to collaborate together and build a lively community where people work and play together.
We need someone with the imagination, creativity and skill to support communities and individuals to have a say in how their community develops, but also take an active part in shaping the area. We have already helped many local people set up their own initiatives, building their confidence and helping them find resources – including the Bermondsey Literature festival, Latin markets, and a range of dance, ecology and arts projects. This role could help shape the future of South Bermondsey and help us make a great place even better – with a more inclusive economy and community for all.
Key to this is better involvement and increasing the visibility of people from a wider range of backgrounds, in a highly divided area. You’ll play a key role in fostering a welcoming community by helping navigate occasional conflicts, with support from your manager, and approaching challenging interactions with empathy and professionalism.
If this sounds like an exciting challenge, please take a look at the job spec and apply using the instructions there.
JOB TITLE: Community Organiser – Enterprise and Engagement
ORGANISATION: Big Local Works – Charity No: 1182561
LOCATION: Big Local Works 4 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ
REPORTING TO: Charity Manager
General Information
Big Local Works (BLW) is a community-focused economic and social inclusion charity based in Bermondsey, South East London. We want to help create a thriving, inclusive local economy and a community in which everyone can participate.
We deliver our support in the community through three main services:
- Expert welfare and benefits advice and advocacy for local people experiencing poverty and hardship
- Employability Skills training and coaching to help people access ways of increasing their earned income
- Start-up and enterprise support for clients who wish to start trading on the local ‘Blue Market’ People Powered Regeneration
- Wider community building designed to create a more tolerant, diverse, and lively local community where everybody is welcome
We have a strategic vision to create a ‘people-powered regeneration’ in an area already undergoing massive redevelopment. In July 2019, a community campaign was successful in securing £2m funding from the GLA for the ‘Made in Bermondsey’ regeneration project centred on making key improvements to the local marketplace,
the Blue Market in South Bermondsey. Final works were completed in July 2022 and the market now has a first-class infrastructure for traders, local residents and visitors to use and enjoy the Blue Market Place. The market also showcases a vision of a better future for the local area: a more prosperous, resilient and connected local community where people come together to trade, socialise, and celebrate across the diverse boundaries.
South Bermondsey has a problematic history with racism and other forms of intolerance, and while migrant (recent and longer-term) communities have begun to settle in Bermondsey after many years of exclusion, there remains a sense that they are not full members of our community. Through our work we seek to empower local people, encourage enterprise and community activity, which is intended both to support the economic regeneration of the area and to empower and increase the confidence of local diverse communities.
Most recently, we have been successful in securing £200,000 from the Esmee Fairbairn Charity for strategy and community engagement support in the local area.
Our key goals are
- Local people have more say over the changes in their local community.
- This means that local people are actively involved in the development of place-based community assets,activities and projects.
- Local people will have more influence on local development and regeneration.
- A more diverse range of local people work together to improve their community, which means community members from a wider range of backgrounds become active citizens.
- There are better relationships and increased collaboration between local stakeholders.
- People feel proud of their local area, and hopeful for the future.
- Stories and messages about the area are more inclusive and welcoming of diverse perspectives and communities.
- People are better informed about the opportunities and assets in their local community.
Community Organiser – Enterprise and Engagement
Over the past 2 years, we’ve undertaken in-depth research and community mapping to understand our area’s needs, assets and lived experiences.
This role has three key responsibilities:
- Outreach and engagement with diverse local communities to help them build a stronger, more representative voice.
- Supporting the development of new initiatives by local people to stimulate a sense of community.
- Ensuring that a wider range of local people are involved and included in community activity, and their voices heard – especially those from marginalized communities
Key Tasks include
- Provide practical support and encouragement to the development of new initiatives in the local area.
- Broker collaborations and relationships between local groups, helping them develop relationships and networks.
- Identify and develop active citizens, and support them to develop and deliver their own individual and shared community Initiatives – from microbusinesses on the market, to dance and knitting clubs or arts groups
- Facilitate groups and provide ‘servant leadership’ for community groups where appropriate, managing conflict effectively
- Develop effective and positive relationships with local stakeholders from many different backgrounds, communicating assertively and with diplomacy and tact.
- Organise Events: Plan and host public and private events, both online and in person, to strengthen community ties and increase visibility.
- Work closely with the Business Improvement District, local charities and businesses and key strategic partners to help us achieve the overall aims of the People-Powered Regeneration
- Build and maintain a network of contacts among our priority groups and communicate efficiently with them
- Lead on day-to-day local communications and marketing, supporting the development of newsletters and online content, with appropriate support and resource
- Contribute to research and evaluation across activities to ensure our work has the best possible impact.
- Help represent the work to existing and potential supporters, and the local community, to secure buy-in and support for the programme
Person Specification: Key Skills that would help you in this role:
Skills, knowledge and experience
- Experience of developing relationships with a range of different and diverse community groups especially focusing on historically marginalised groups, especially BAME and recent migrant communities, as well as communities of faith, LGBTQ+ people, and others.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and practices of ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion and how these relate to community organising.
- Demonstrable experience of maintaining strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, with effective time management and prioritisation skills, to be able to multitask.
- Ability to communicate confidently, professionally, and approachably.
- Experience of managing conflict and challenging behaviour, with appropriate management support
- A high level of written and oral communication skills
- Experience of managing a small budget.
- Professional IT skills including confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and use of social media. Training can be given.
Personal qualities
- A people-person who actively enjoys getting out and meeting people and forming connections with others
- Somebody with enthusiasm and passion, but also an ability to focus on getting things done
- Somebody who enjoys working both alone and as part of a team, with the ability to inspire, motivate and work collaboratively with others.
Desirable:
- We would particularly welcome those with experience of applying one or more recognised community organising framework
- We would particularly welcome those with experience of supporting microenterprise, as well as purely recreational social/ community-focused activity.
If you feel that your skills and experience do not fully meet the criteria as listed in the Job Description but that you have other relevant skills and experience that would support you in this role, please do apply and note these in your application.
You will benefit from
- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- A great working environment and culture within a small, but growing, charity dedicated to improving lives in our community
- Monthly contribution towards your mobile phone bill
Working pattern
While there is scope for working from home on some tasks, you will need to be present in our centre, on the market, and out and about in the community for a good proportion of your time.
There will be a need to work flexibly, including some evenings and some weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing poverty and improving their lives, and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply.
We present work for everyone and we welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled, or other marginalized communities. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
- Hours normally 9-5pm but likely to include one evening a week and occasional Saturdays (market day).
- Annual salary: Between £24,000 and £25,600 for 4 days/week - depending on experience (FTE £30-£32,000)
An enhanced DBS check is essential.
To apply, please send:
- A full CV and
- A covering letter tailored to the job, which tells us 1) what attracts you to the job itself, and 2) detailing how your skills, experience and qualities make you suitable for the role.
Use of AI:
We understand the value of AI tools, and especially recognise their value for people who may need help with their writing. However, we have had to reject a large number of applications for roles recently where AI was used to write CVs and letters that were completely unsuitable and too generic to understand. Please use your own words, experience and ideas to give us the best chance of understanding your application.
Closing date: 22nd October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
As our Content Strategist, you’ll act as an in-house consultant, delivering content for a range of communications projects and providing expert guidance on everything from writing in our brand voice to testing content with users.
You’ll build strong relationships, collaborate with other teams to manage and improve website content, and train and support colleagues to use key digital tools and content design techniques.
What you’ll do:
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Write, edit, proof and publish content for a range of communications projects and marketing campaigns briefed into our in-house Studio.
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Use audience insight to develop messaging guides and content strategies.
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Audit, optimise, create and test website content to meet business goals and user needs.
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Support website editors across the charity, training them to use our content management system and digital tools.
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Maintain insight and quality assurance processes for site functionality and optimisation.
What you’ll bring:
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Experience in developing strategic content that meets user needs across a range of audiences, formats and channels.
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Strong collaboration skills, confident training and working with colleagues across the charity and members of the Parkinson’s community.
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Experience managing and improving content for a large website.
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Excellent writing and proofreading skills, and ability to enforce brand guidelines and house style.
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Broad knowledge of SEO, accessibility, and a range of content design techniques.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews are expected to take place from 29 September 2025. First interviews will be held online, with a second round of interviews being held in person at our London Office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

Job post summary
Date posted: 19 September 2025
Pay: £12.60 per hour – pay scale dependent on experience
Job description:
Job Title: Youth Worker
Reporting To: The Head of Swan Youth Project
Location: The Swan Youth Centre, Berkhamsted and local area.
Hours: The role holder must be available to work Monday to Friday, covering the core hours of 3.30pm – 6.15pm when we are working directly with our young people during term time, totalling 13.75 hours per week.
Do you believe that young people should have Somewhere to Go, Something to Do, and Someone to Listen after school? Do you want to inspire, motivate and guide young people to navigate the challenges they may face in today’s world?
If so, there is a place for you on the team at the Swan Youth Project!
ABOUT THE SWAN YOUTH PROJECT
The Swan Youth Project (SYP) Limited is a Berkhamsted based registered charity which offers 11-16+ years old of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area, a safe and secure recreational facility within which they can relax and socialise away from the stresses of school or home life. To support them in this we provide a daily drop-in facility with organised activities at the centre as well as holiday programmes, workshops, music gigs and so much more.
The SYP centre is well equipped with a DJ booth, pool table, table football, Internet room, chill-out room, Wii & Xbox, coffee bar and a fully equipped band practice room. A free snack and hot drink are offered to all members (some of whom may not have eaten all day).
ABOUT THE ROLE: You will help plan, execute and engage in activities that enhance member development.
Duties will include:
1. Running daily sessions both in the centre and offsite activities / trips
2. Assist with the planning and set up of specific activities
3. Engage and build positive relationships with young people, responding appropriately to challenging situations
4. Create a calm and safe environment for both the young people and the staff.
5. All team members take on a share of the activities required for the smooth running of the centre; i.e. running our social media channels, fundraising, timely completion of all required centre checks
ABOUT YOU:
Ideally, you will have some experience working with young people; this could be through volunteer work, youth coaching, or as part of a formal qualification route. Full training will be given to develop you on this rewarding career path. What is most important is that you;
· Bring a passion for working with young people and a genuine interest in their personal development and well-being
· Have excellent pastoral skills including active listening, empathy, and building rapport with our members
· Have the ability to remain calm and composed in sometimes challenging situations.
· Be flexible with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt in an ever-changing environment
· Be a team player and contribute to the running of sessions and programmes for the benefit of all members
· Be Resilient with a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to demanding and ever-changing situations
What we offer
· Competitive salary benchmarked against the Youth Work sector.
· Training both in house and external to enable continued self-development to deliver high level provision to our members.
· Meaningful work; knowing you are making a real difference to the young people as they develop towards adulthood.
The SWAN Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As part of the selection process, all candidates must be willing to undertake a DBS check and subscribe to the DBS update service
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 22/10/25
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22nd October 2025
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
About the role
We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people to transform the experience of people living with Parkinson’s. A big part of how we will do that is by engaging and mobilising our existing supporters through a wide variety of channels to take additional actions in support of Parkinson’s UK.
Your focus will be to understand the current experience for our existing supporters as well as looking for opportunities to improve experience, build loyalty and ultimately increase the lifetime value of our existing supporter base.
What you’ll do:
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Understand, map, and visualise Supporter Journeys (on and offline) at Parkinson’s UK, identifying opportunities and pain points.
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Create cross-channel supporter engagement moments and deliver direct mail communications that drive action.
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Lead the development of journeys for existing supporters of Parkinson's UK across our various products (e.g. individual giving, community fundraising).
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Help us transform how we use direct mail to engage supporters across the Fundraising & Experience directorate.
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Deliver in collaboration with the wider Supporter Engagement Team the supporter engagement transformation programme to improve the supporter experience.
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of supporter engagement in the commercial or not-for-profit sectors
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Significant experience of supporter journey mapping and using supporter insight to shape engagement plans
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Significant experience of strategically planning and delivering large, complex supporter communications plans across email and direct mail
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Proven ability to engage supporter audiences, drive engagement and improve retention across channels
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Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver work in an organised and efficient manner
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on the 16 and 17 October, in person at our London Offices.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

We are recruiting for a temporary supporter care officer for a leading social welfare charity , looking for someone to cove workload for the next 6 to 8 weeks. You will be responsible for accurately capturing data across different channels and the processing of all donations received by post, phone, and BACS and supporting the team where needed.
Hybrid working ,1 to 2 days in their office .
The Role
To ensure all donations, enquiries, and supporter correspondence are promptly and accurately processed, recorded, and thanked in line with our policies and within agreed performance indicators.
Carry out the above processes from our Central Office in Ewell on regular basis (in-office work performed on a roto basis, requiring one office day approximately every 3 weeks, as well as 1-2 team days every 6 weeks).
Record and report on written and verbal supporter feedback so that learnings from complaints and positive comments can be implemented into future marketing campaigns.
Identify and implement opportunities to build supporter engagement through creative communications, maximising the effectiveness of our fundraising campaigns.
Maintain existing business-as-usual processes, identifying opportunities to maximise efficiencies where possible.
Work with the Legacy & In Memory Marketing Team to welcome and steward new supporter enquiries, as well as manage processes in relation to tribute funds, allocation of payments and administration of our will-writing service.
Work with the Community & Events Fundraising Team to ensure that income raised on Facebook is processed and thanked appropriately, and to ensure enquiries through the service desk are managed to completion.
Work with the Finance team to ensure delivery of various reconciliation processes.
The Candidate
Knowledge of principles of excellent customer service.
Experience of fundraising and/or working in the charity sector.
Knowledge of Gift Aid, fundraising regulation, and the Fundraising Preference Service.
Experience of working with a CRM database.
Experience of processing card payments.
Knowledge of Direct Debit processes.
Use of social media to interact with audiences.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent written and database skills, with very strong attention to detail.
Excellent letter writing skills with an emphasis on diplomacy.
Proven communication skills and excellent telephone manner.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join our team on a full-time basis on a permanent contract, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £33,666 - £37,176 per annum, depending on experience.
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
If you’re an empathetic individual with fundraising experience and fantastic administrative skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join our prestigious organisation.
As the Fundraising Officer, you will deliver existing campaigns but will also have an opportunity to lead, shape and drive results. You will spot opportunities to develop appeals to support park specific projects and create engaging content to steward our supporters. You will have to be motivated to look for new opportunities, engage with various stakeholders and take initiative to introduce new tests.
Supporting our fundraising initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to protect the parks and safeguard their future for the millions of visitors who rely on them for access to green spaces and wellbeing each year.
Not only will you help us to preserve the wildlife, plants and heritage that call the parks home, but you’ll be rewarded with an exceptional array of benefits that include flexible working options, career development schemes and wellbeing initiatives!
The Role
As a Fundraising Officer, you will lead on all individual giving activity. You will manage our two annual appeals through a mix of email and direct mail, as well as the supporter journeys for all new and existing individual giving supporters.
You’ll help the Corporate Volunteering team with the administration and development of our Corporate Volunteering pipelines.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop the Marketing Plan for individual campaigns with all stakeholders, to meet agreed objectives
- Review artwork and edit copy to ensure it meets both campaign objectives and The Royal Parks brand guidelines
- Ensure best value for money for campaign production and prepare detailed campaign management reports
- Ensure that all supporters are adequately thanked and receiving the best supporter experience
- Manage and steward relationships with existing corporate volunteering partners
About You
To be considered as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:
- Fundraising experience, ideally in a small to medium-sized charity
- Experience of, or that would be transferable to, handling sensitive conversations with people who have been bereaved with empathy and tact
- Excellent administrative skills with the ability to accurately maintain large quantities of data
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
Other organisations may call this role, Fundraising Operations Officer, Events and Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, or Development Officer.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Operations Officer, Events and Community Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, or Development Officer.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Skilled Gardener, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a leading independent funder.
They aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.
The foundation provides c. £50million annually in grants to organisations and initiatives with brilliant ideas who share our goals. We also provide social and impact investment for organisations with the aim of creating social and environmental impact.
Their strategy focuses on three interdependent aims: improving Our Natural World; tackling injustice to deliver A Fairer Future; and nurturing Creative, Confident Communities. We also want to play a more active role ourselves using our range of tools to effect change. In addition to funding, this includes convening and brokering alliances, commissioning research, and using our influence to achieve our goals.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the foundation to recruit a Lead Funding Manager on a full-time (or 0.8) to lead the delivery of the foundation’s priorities for Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights, as part of A Fairer Future (AFF) team. This role is a maternity contract for up to 12 months. A hybrid working model is in place which entails working at least 2 days per week in their office in Kings Cross (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and the remainder flexibly working from home if you wish).
In A Fairer Future, there are five focus areas:
- Arts and creativity making change
- Children and young people’s rights
- Gender justice
- Migrant justice
- Racial justice
The role:
This leadership role will provide grant-making and strategic support capacity to the AFF team, which currently consists of 7 people reporting to the Director of A Fairer Future. The role will take on existing relationships in the form of a portfolio of larger grants at various points in their funding journey. This person will pick up these relationships and ensure continuity as well as assessing new applications. This role will take a lead on strategic initiatives, driving impact in the Gender Justice and Children and Young People’s Rights priorities. Committed to social justice, the candidate will be ambitious to help create change using the foundation's full range of tools and approaches. This role will be responsible for informing, influencing and monitoring the implementation of the AFF strategy and programme, including developing and assessing proposals for activities, leading on the delivery of impact, and maintaining external networks to provide strategic guidance to the Foundation.
Convening collaborations, commissioning research and mobilising networks to create change will be core aspects of this role in addition to supporting other team members with expertise relating to the two sectors. This person will be responsible for managing the larger grant relationships throughout out the grant cycle, capturing and embedding learning along the way. They will also be responsible for site visits and facilitating online discussions with organisations, as well as representing the foundation at sector forums and events concentrating on the AFF priority areas.
The culture at the foundation is collaborative and nurturing, so working closely with colleagues to share ideas and learn from each other will be essential in this role.
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial grant-making experience in addition to having knowledge of the Children and Young People and/or Gender Justice sectors, perhaps gained through work in the voluntary or local authority sector, or through another funder. Highly organised, intellectually curious and pragmatic, this person will be able to unpick complex information and will be confident and experienced in assessing grant applicants’ financial information. They will understand the charity funding world and importantly, the challenges faced by marginalised communities across the UK in the face of widespread inequity. The AFF team works with the Involving Young People’s Collective, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the value of co-production.
IT confident and systematic in their approach, this person will also be confident and empathetic team leader in addition to being an excellent communicator, both in person and in written work. Excellent attention to detail, thorough and collaborative in their approach to work, this person will be a real team player whilst being able to work under their own steam, working in a fast-paced environment.
A broad understanding and experience of systems change principles and an appreciation of the nuanced intersections between the various priorities of the AFF programme will be important to success in this role. The ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a busy team through encouragement and inspiration will also be important.
This role represents a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to really effect positive change and to make a real mark in one of the leading funders in the UK.
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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!
Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location:Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines). Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £34,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Some flexibility maybe required depending on the needs of the service.
About the role
As a Deputy Service Manager, you will support the Service Manager in driving excellence in service delivery, being a point of contact for staff and ensuring they are empowered, skilled, knowledgeable within their roles and create a supportive environment where both staff and residents can thrive. Our residents in this service have experienced long term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services.They are here to make positive changes and receive the support they need to achieve greater independence and progress in their recovery.
In this role, as a Deputy Service Manager, you will work within a 24 hour service which provided person centred support to our residents. Some key responsibilities include:
- Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.
- Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management.
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
About you
We're looking for someone driven to provide high quality, effective and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents, and participants. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team learning effective communication and build meaningful relationships with people from all backgrounds. You're someone who thrives in supporting your team to deliver excellence in service delivery, in which they feel empowered to perform within their roles. You are confident in supporting with service level enquiries and giving advice on matters from employment queries to resident/participant related questions. Most importantly, you’ll be compassionate, supportive, and ready to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
- Provide high quality support and line management to staff.
- Lead and manage employees, including task delegation, caseload distribution and day to day oversight.
- Support the Service Manager with the daily running of the service
- Oversee and undertake regular audits of service delivery to ensure it meets contractual, legislative, and performance requirements.
- Provide emergency on call service when and where required in case of any emergencies and to ensure staffing levels are adequate.
- Support residents and participants to take control of their lives by creating a positive, enabling environment. Offer advice, information, and guidance.
- Being an active team member, take part in support sessions, and help run workshops or attend local events as needed.
- Financial Management including budgets, cost control, and general financial management.
- Deliver a service working in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies.
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets