Community support team lead jobs

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture.

With a newly integrated Partnerships Team spanning corporate partnerships and community fundraising, and an ambitious £5m appeal ahead, Acorns is now seeking a Senior Community Partnerships Manager to oversee and deliver the charity’s community fundraising strategy, driving c.£1m of income. The strategic focus will be on building more commercially productive relationships with SMEs, community groups, and associations across the West Midlands.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships,  you will personally manage a portfolio of key community partnerships while leading and developing a team of three Community Partnerships Managers. While the team operates on a patch basis (Birmingham/Black Country and Worcester), you will take a lead on integration across Acorns, working closely with Retail and Care colleagues.

This is a superb opportunity for someone who has evolved from traditional community fundraising into more commercially-focused, regional partnerships.

About the role

As Senior Community Partnerships Manager, you will:

• Report to the Head of Partnerships and line manage three Community Partnerships Managers, ensuring plans are focused, targets/KPIs are set and met and ROI is prioritised
• Oversee key accounts worth circa £1m across the team, seeking opportunities to uplift/evolve, whilst delivering exceptional donor experience for SME, community group, and association partners
• Be the key account manager for a range of partnerships that have the potential for growth, are higher profile or have a wider geography than one patch alone
• Work closely with the Corporate Team to ensure smooth handover of partners with higher value potential or commercial complexity or in reverse for those that focus more on staff fundraising alone
• Network map and build relationships across key sectors, utilising Acorns senior leaders to open doors
• Contribute to the development of fundraising products and campaigns that appeal to community audiences
• Collaborate with Retail, Care and other fundraising teams to maximise referrals and cross-team opportunities

About you

Essential skills and experience: 

• Proven experience of growing income through regional community engagement, ideally within a charity setting
• Either line management or substantial coaching/mentoring experience
• Experience of working with community leaders
• Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
• Experience of organising events, managing volunteers, risk assessments and health and safety requirements
• Track record of cross-team working with examples of impact, ideally this will include collaborating with corporate partnerships teams

Desirable: 

• A blend of regional corporate relationship management and community fundraising experience, reflecting the strategic direction of the role

Employee benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

Join us at Community Integrated Care and help shape the future of social impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the marketing and communications of our specialist Partnerships and Communities function.

In this strategic position, you’ll join a specialist team that designs programmes that transform lives and challenge inequality, collaborating with iconic brands, innovators, and influential public figures. This is a unique opportunity to drive campaigns, projects and partnerships that create societal change.

This is a full-time permanent role with national travel and regular / weekly presence required in our head office in Widnes, so the ideal candidate will be based within an hour’s commute of Widnes.

What is "The Deal" for you?

• Transformative work: You’ll work with our portfolio of exceptional partners, including British Cycling, Rugby Football League, Lawn Tennis Association and RSPB, and high-profile brands and public figures, in a team that have been named ‘Care Innovators Of The Year’.
• Flexibility: Work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two (there is a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week).
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career, in an incredible role where you’ll build skills and experience working with exceptional people and brands.
• Pension and benefits: contributory pension scheme, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app.
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity that is dedicated to ensuring that people who draw on social care can live the Best Life Possible.

You’ll take ownership of the communications and marketing requirements for our Partnerships and Communities portfolio, ensuring every project has a clear, impactful marketing strategy. From developing inclusive campaigns and activations, to building new relationships, products and partnerships, you’ll be at the heart of promoting our work and growing our influence.

You’ll work in close collaboration with our award-winning Communications and Marketing function to ensure your strategies align with, and complement, our overarching communications strategy, vision and corporate brand. By coordinating with our PR, Social Media, and Marketing teams, you’ll drive consistency and cohesion through the Partnerships and Communities programmes, helping us amplify our message and strengthen our impact.

Key Focus Areas

• Supporting partnership, funding and supporter growth and retention by working with the Partnerships Development Manager to develop partnership strategies and materials (e.g., pitches, proposals, content, impact reporting), and track/evaluate partnership activity to evidence impact and attract new support.
• Commissioning and managing the creation of accessible and effective assets (e.g. presentations, toolkits, social content, video) that are used in the delivery and implementation of a wide variety of programmes and campaigns, across diverse themes. This will involve close collaboration with the Senior Programmes Design Manager and our partners.
• Developing and overseeing integrated marketing and communications plans for the programmes and campaigns – considering objectives, audiences, channels, timelines and KPIs - in close collaboration with Community Integrated Care’s in-house internal and external Marketing and Communications team and operational colleagues, and our partners, to ensure that we reach and empower our target audiences.
• Identifying, delivering and collaborating on profile-raising activations with partners (e.g., events, co-branded campaigns, ambassador activity, PR opportunities) that celebrate the charity, extend reach, and support a more inclusive society, working with Community Integrated Care’s external communications team – including PR and Media, Social Media, Policy & Public Affairs and Design specialists.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Degree-qualified in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, media relations, and digital marketing.
• Strong track record in strategy design, project management, and inclusive marketing.
• Skilled in copywriting, data analysis, and creating engaging presentations.
• A creative, detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about social inclusion, community development, and making a positive impact.

Why join us?

• Be part of a charity that’s changing lives through innovative social impact programmes.
• Work on high-profile campaigns with partners, ambassadors, and influencers.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, coaching, and development.
• Make a tangible difference in communities across England and Scotland.

Ready to lead impactful campaigns and help us create a better world?

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations. 

The Peer Support In-Reach Service is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community.

SEL Mind have a two vacancies for Peer Support Workers to join the team: one based in Lewisham and one in Greenwich.

You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people build skills to manage their home and finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study.

The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 13th April

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

ScotsCare is a modern charity with a 420 year-old history, providing  financial, practical and emotional support to first and second generation Scots and their families in Greater London. We support three client groups, children and families, working age adults and older people, with a wide range of services including family support, counselling, advocacy, financial support, sheltered housing, homelessness, social events and befriending

We are currently seeking to appoint a part time Community Engagement Co-ordinator for our charity based in central London.

The Community Engagement Co-ordinator is responsible for developing with the Communications Manager a community engagement strategy for ScotsCare, in order to increase awareness and engagement with ScotsCare services and support, with the aim of increasing the number of people using ScotsCare services. A particular focus is on building relationships with organisations that engage with potential clients (ScotsCare service users), including councils, NHS, local community partners, service providers and other charities.

 Key Duties include:

• Cultivate positive relationships with partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Increase the visibility and understanding of the work of the charity.
• Attend community events (in-person and online) as a ScotsCare representative, including some evening and weekend events.
• Identify agencies and groups in the community who could benefit from understanding the work of the charity and provide in-person and/or online presentations and overviews.
• Lead staff and volunteers and act as their main point of contact providing support with undertaking community engagement activities.
• Create marketing and messaging materials of both written and data elements to include pamphlets, brochures, and presentations, newsletters and social media posts.
• Work with Communications team to update relevant information on the charity’s website.
• Monitor and evaluate impact over the course of the year.

Key Competencies

• Strong relationship‑building and networking ability
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Data‑driven approach to measuring impact
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Creativity in developing outreach and engagement content

The ideal candidate should have experience in:

• Community engagement, outreach, public engagement, or partnership development
• In the charity, health, social care, or community sectors
• Demonstrable experience representing an organisation externally
• Producing marketing and communications materials

Team responsibilities

Co-operate within the total staff group of ScotsCare ensuring an effective service to clients and contribute to team training and skill sharing among team members as appropriate.

General

Be prepared to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the position as required by the Chief Executive.

Renumeration and Terms

• The salary for this post is £36,113
• Hybrid working
• This role reports to the Communications Manager
• There will be a 7-13% contribution (dependent on employee level of contribution) from ScotsCare towards a Pension Scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Flexitime working and other benefits
• The place of work is based at ScotsCare’s Head Quarters at 183-185 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW, however the post holder will be required to work on an community engagement basis across the 35 mile radius from Charing Cross catchment area. We have flexible working guidelines in place which include some working from home.

ScotsCare is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

We need someone who would contribute to the implementation of an agreed strategy for increasing income targeting individuals, networks and organisations within the community whilst delivering first class support and fundraising advice to individuals and groups within a set geographical area (Bolton, Bury and Stockport). 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to make a real difference to cancer patients.

At The Christie Charity we are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. You would be part of a successful high achieving collaborative team, and this role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple fundraising disciplines.

We are an independent charity and everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds. 

About our team:

Fun runs, sky diving, fetes, sponsorship, donations, supporter relationships…we fundraising folk love to prove the difference we make. 

We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your projects make to the care we give every day, yet big and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new fundraising events and techniques, as well as support you with training, opportunities and fantastic wellness benefits.

About the role:

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and personable experienced fundraiser to become a valued part of our close-knit team.

Reporting to the Community, Corporate and Events Lead, this role supports our ambition to generate income through community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and a wide range of events. You will proactively manage projects and build strong relationships with individuals, businesses and community groups, while also line-managing two enthusiastic team members.

Alongside maximising opportunities with our existing supporters, you will play a key role in developing and nurturing new ideas, partnerships and activities. Your work will help to grow this vital income stream and ensure we continue to connect meaningfully with the communities and organisations that champion Princess Alice Hospice.

This is primarily an office‑based role due to the team‑management and supervisory responsibilities. We expect most work to be carried out on-site to support new team members and ensure effective collaboration. However, once established in the role, there may be scope to work from home up to two days per week, depending on performance, team needs, and operational requirements.

About you:

For you the supporter is key, whether they’re a running in a marathon, holding a tea party, or a corporate partnership taking part in an international sponsored bike ride.

You’ll be enthusiastic, highly organised, and able to multitask effectively. With strong verbal and written communication skills, you’ll also have some experience in charity fundraising, particularly community fundraising—whether voluntary or paid. Strong in administrative tasks, you’ll be confident in managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail. Above all, you’ll be passionate about community fundraising and building meaningful connections to support a great cause. 

If you love building relationships, inspiring generosity, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you!

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to Blue Light Card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work

Join us in creating meaningful change while working alongside a supportive and dedicated group of like-minded individuals who truly care about the cause.

Let’s make a difference together.

About Us:Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need. 

High Trees are seeking an experienced and data-driven Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead, with strong project management skills. You will be joining us at an exciting time as High Trees continues to grow the scale and reach of our work. This role is central to creating an evidence-based culture and embedding ongoing monitoring and evaluation cycles to understand the impact of our work.

Working across the organisation, you will need to be confident across a range of approaches to monitoring and evaluation and be able to assess and determine appropriate methods, dependent on context. You will be highly proficient in collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data and have experience in developing impact frameworks, including theory of change, outcomes, and indicators. As the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead, you will have oversight of monitoring systems and processes ensuring that impact data collected is to a high standard across the organisation and our partnerships.

Collaboration with colleagues is an essential part of this role and you will enjoy working with others and be a valued partner, peer and colleague. Supporting the Head of Community Research and Impact, you will actively contribute to ensuring our impact plan is effectively embedded within key strategic areas. You will need to be highly responsive to the needs of colleagues, partners and funders and be able to provide practical solutions for a range of situations.

You will need to be detailed orientated but motivated by how data and learning can be turned into impactful stories of change. You will also be a strong communicator: experienced in facilitation, an engaging presenter, and a compelling writer, able to frame and share our impact with a range of audiences. You will have the ability to see the bigger picture, at the same time as being on top of the detail – and value both in equal measures!

Employee benefits 

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days) 

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service 

• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme 

• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme 

• 24/7 Employee Support Line 

• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance) 

• Annual Staff away day 

• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans 

• Regular team lunches and generous supplies of office breakfast and snacks! 

Contract:  Permanent, part time (3 days per week)

Salary:  £14,920 per annum (FTE £29,010 per annum)

Location:Home based within Oxfordshire, ideally within one hour of Burford, with regional travel

Closing date:  Friday 13 March 2026

Interview date:  Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March

As Community Project Coordinator, you will be part of a dedicated team overseeing the efficient day-to-day operation of our Pet Food Bank project and wider community-based initiatives. Working closely with the Community Project Lead, you will help deliver projects that improve the lives of people and pets, with dignity at the heart of everything we do. This includes supporting a national network of pet food banks and partners, increasing awareness of Blue Cross, and ensuring practical, compassionate support reaches pet owners in short term crisis.

More about the role

This is a home-based role within Oxfordshire, ideally located within one hour of our Burford offices, as you will be required to travel to Burford on a weekly basis to manage deliveries at our Warehouse. Due to the rural location and less frequent public transport, travelling by car is often the most practical option. While the role is home based, you will be contractually attached to the Burford site. Travel to Burford will therefore be treated as normal commuting and expenses will not be payable for travel to this site.

Working across a defined geographic region, you will support the development and smooth running of the Pet Food Bank project and other community initiatives. This will involve close collaboration with pet food banks, suppliers, local authorities, community groups and volunteers to ensure effective coordination, communication and logistics.

You will secure donations of pet food and services, oversee the movement of food and equipment, and regularly travel to food bank partners and other organisations. A key part of the role involves liaising with volunteers and colleagues by phone and in person, ensuring everyone is supported, informed and working together effectively.

Alongside core project delivery, you will support the planning, preparation and delivery of a large-scale summer event in June 2026, working in partnership with one of our corporate partners. This event will play an important role in expanding our outreach and support for pet owners in need. You will also provide essential administrative support, contribute to reporting, and help deliver a clear and effective communication plan to support project and event activity.

Occasional travel to other partner organisations or Blue Cross locations will be required. Travel to locations other than your attached Burford site will be claimable in line with Blue Cross expenses policy.

You will act as a positive ambassador for Blue Cross, ensure policies and procedures are followed, and support the Community Project Lead with income delivery and media activity where required. 

About you:

You will thrive in a role where you can see the impact of your work every day. You are an organised, proactive and people focused individual who enjoys building meaningful relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be a confident and empathetic communicator, able to engage professionally and non-judgmentally with members of the public, volunteers, partners and colleagues. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing deadlines, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Able to work independently across your region, you will also be a strong team player with good problem-solving skills and the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with forward planning. An understanding of the local areas within your region would be an advantage.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
• Demonstrable experience of using excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise work and projects
• Proven administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• IT literate with MS Office and web based databases and platforms
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply Blue Cross values 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience supervising or managing volunteers
• Previous experience working in the charity sector

How to apply 

To apply, please click the apply button and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will be asked to indicate your preferred base site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Blue Cross benefits   

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. 

In this role, you will: 
• Build meaningful relationships with underserved communities
• Co‑design outreach activities and culturally relevant support pathways
• Lead engagement in local communities to reduce health inequalities
• Deliver workshops, presentations, and targeted awareness campaigns
• Develop partnerships with PCNs, ICS colleagues, public health teams and VCSE organisations
• Help ensure individuals affected by cancer know how and where to access support

We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Understands community development and health inequalities
✔ Has experience engaging diverse communities
✔ Communicates with empathy, clarity and cultural humility
✔ Can design inclusive workshops, events and engagement activities
✔ Has strong digital and social media skills
✔ Is committed to equity, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice

This is a meaningful opportunity to join a compassionate team and directly influence better outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Apply via our website: Self Help UK/Recruitment
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

About UP
UP is the only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Our mission is to empower the 130,000 adults in the UK living with CP to lead full, active lives, with equitable access to healthcare, community support, and meaningful opportunities.

About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a national, inclusive community and shape the future of adult CP support in the UK. 

With the launch of our Community Support Programme, we are creating a “virtual community centre” to reduce social isolation, promote health and wellbeing, and strengthen the collective voice of the adult CP community.

As our new Community Manager, you will be at the heart of this programme, helping to grow, support end empower our community, through connection, education and advocacy. You will be working to help create a programme aimed at reducing social isolation, fostering peer support, and empowering the community through education, connection, and advocacy. This role requires active travel and presence at regional outreach events, where you will build direct relationships, listen to lived experiences and represent UP in community settings. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a national support network from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Growth

• Manage and grow our online and offline CP community, fostering a sense of trust, connection, and belonging.
• Design and manage communications with members across platforms and mailing lists.
• Travel to and engage with regional hubs, community partners and peer network to build visibility around the UK.
• Build relationships with allies, other charities, allied organisations and service providers to enhance collaboration and outreach.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain members, ensuring broad
• reach across geography, gender, ethnicity, and access needs.

Programme Delivery & Events

• Lead the delivery of our Midweek Matters series and new virtual community offerings as well as design and launch new virtual initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person community events, including content planning, logistics, and speaker outreach.
• Develop a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive virtual community culture.
• Liaise with community members to ensure our offering reflects their interests, voices, and needs.
• Champion the use of lived experience in shaping activities.
• Track participation, feedback, and community satisfaction and use surveys, case studies, and en-gagement data to report on programme progress and impact.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential

• Event planning experience, online or in-person.
• Experience in community engagement, support work, or programme delivery.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and digital.
• Highly organised, with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with remote tools (Zoom, social media, basic content management).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team.
• Empathy and understanding of the lived experience of disability (lived or learned).
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Desirable

• Experience working with or within the disability community.
• Experience facilitating support groups or community-led initiatives.
• Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy or long-term health conditions.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a small, passionate, and growing team making a big difference. We are grassroots, community-led, and driven by the belief that adults with CP deserve visibility, voice, and choice. This role offers a unique opportunity to build something truly impactful from the ground up.

Closing date for applications is 20th of March with interview dates on 30th and 31st March

Be the spark that turns creativity into impact.

​Help Age Exchange grow arts & heritage programmes that change lives in social care.

Age Exchange—embedded in social care and powered by the arts—is hiring a Business Development Manager to ignite partnerships and funding that deliver innovative programmes across the UK. If you come from museums, galleries, archives or cultural organisations and can spot opportunities, craft compelling bids and open doors fast, this is your stage. Lead the growth of projects that boost health, wellbeing, learning and social connection—so creativity reaches the people who need it most.

The role will require someone who can work from our head office in Blackheath and the role will include some national travel as and when required so the ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of the Community Hub in Blackheath, London. 

What is The Deal for you?

• Flexibility! You will be working 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekend work.
• Location: You need to be based within a commutable distance to our Community Hub in Blackheath, London.
• Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible 
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
• Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life

This role will design and secure a portfolio of national and local strategically aligned, market-relevant and impactful programmes which use arts, culture and creativity to achieve a positive impact on our target audiences. These programmes will empower the health, wellbeing, learning, social mobility and social connection of people supported by Age Exchange and Community Integrated Care. The role holder will play an essential role in leading the growth, reach and sustainability of Age Exchange by generating funding and commercial revenue and new partnerships.

​What You'll do (list not exhaustive):

• Win funding & partnerships that fuel our programmes and core costs—trusts & foundations, corporates/sponsorships, individual giving, and earned income.
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline—prospect, cultivate, write compelling bids/proposals, negotiate, and steward partners.
• Collaborate across the delivery team—aligning with colleagues so proposed projects and tenders are fundable, impactful, and on-brand.
• Report outcomes & learn—own quarterly KPI reporting and iterate approaches to hit clear income and partnership targets.

Our ideal Candidate:​

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Proven success in bid writing and securing projects/tenders of £250k+.
• Strong experience in fundraising, commercial development, and project management within a funded environment.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design innovative programmes aligned to strategic objectives.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at senior levels.
• Skilled communicator and presenter, able to craft compelling proposals and pitches.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Bring proven success in the arts or heritage sector (e.g., museums, galleries, performing arts, creative health, community arts) with a track record of securing grants and/or sponsorships.
• Are a confident storyteller and bid writer who can turn creative ideas into fundable, strategically aligned propositions.

Why join us ?

• Be part of a nationally recognised charity making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Lead ground-breaking projects that combine creativity and social impact.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Success in this role means:​

• Meeting funding and growth targets.
• Delivering a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes.
• Enhancing the charity’s profile through impactful projects and partnerships.

Ready to make a difference ?
Apply now and help us shape a future where arts and creativity empower communities across the UK.

​Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

​We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence.  You’ll design and deliver a bold plan to grow individual and community income, leading donor acquisition, retention and stewardship while overseeing the programme to build meaningful local relationships that strengthen our funding and deepen community support.

This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the people and communities that our Hospice serves. As the lead for this income stream, you’ll see the direct impact of your work in improved services and patient care, shape how we engage supporters for years to come, and leave a lasting legacy by growing an essential, sustainable source of funding.

This role is for you if:

• You’re energised by building strategy and owning a fundraising income stream end-to-end.
• You’re a relationship-builder who can cultivate donors, volunteers and local partners.
• You’re motivated by seeing the direct impact of your fundraising on patient care and services.
• You want a hands-on role where you can shape systems, processes and long-term plans.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and owning the individual giving and community fundraising strategy and annual plan.
• Designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention programmes (welcome journeys, regular giving, renewal campaigns).
• Creating and managing a high-quality stewardship programme: personalised communications, events and impact reporting.
• Working with the Community Fundraising Lead to recruit, support and mobilise volunteers and community fundraisers; coordinating local events and activities.
• Working with Communications to produce campaign materials, stories and digital content.
• Managing donor records, segmentation and reporting in the CRM; monitoring performance against targets.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in individual giving or equivalent (3+ years).
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging donors, volunteers and local businesses.
• Track record of developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship activity.
• Good project management, organisation and ability to work independently across competing priorities.
• Experience with CRM systems and data-led decision-making.
• A values-led approach, excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Why join us?

• A meaningful role where your work directly improves care and support for local people and families in rural Northumberland.
• Opportunity to lead a strategic post and make a tangible, long-term impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and to shape fundraising practice.
• Local travel to connect with supporters and community partners.

Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.

Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working

Reports to: Head of Income Generation

Closing date: 9 March

Interviews: w/c 16 March

The Team Leader – Support at Home is responsible for the operational leadership, performance management, and development of two distinct but connected services:

• Home Help Service, a person-centred, income-generating support service focused on enabling independence and reducing isolation.
• Handyperson Service, a practical support service delivered under local authority contract arrangements, requiring structured performance monitoring, compliance reporting, and contract accountability.

The postholder will ensure both services operate efficiently, meet financial and contractual targets, deliver high-quality outcomes for customers, and align with Age UK Wigan Borough values.

The role requires balancing commercial performance, compliance requirements, workforce management, and service quality across two departments with different operational challenges and opportunities.

Community Cleanup Champion

About Us 

CleanupUK is a national charity that supports communities in tackling the problem of litter and strengthening community connections. We work directly with people in areas of need to help them clean up and care for their local environment through the creation and support of litter-picking hubs. 

Are you a community-minded person who is self-confident, energetic, reliable and enjoys being outside?   

There are part-time roles available with community litter picking charity CleanupUK, who need help in their mission to engage people in looking after their local environment.   

If you have a few hours a week to spend encouraging local communities and organisations to litter pick, then this could really suit you.    

CleanupUK is recruiting three Community Cleanup Champions to work closely with our partner organisations in one of the following areas, encouraging local litter picking via our Cleanup Hub network: 

• Three roles covering: Birmingham, Thanet and Rochdale. 

Cleanup hubs are spaces to store equipment for individuals and groups in the community to use. By hosting this equipment and loaning it out, Cleanup Hubs are championing volunteering in the community and promoting litter picking. 

CleanupUK provides equipment and promotional support to help Cleanup Hubs get started with litter picking and engaging local people.   

Cleanup Champions work closely with Cleanup Hubs and other partner organisations to encourage more people to get involved in litter picking locally. 

We are keen to find cheerful people, with a sense of fun, who care about the environment and enjoy chatting to people of all backgrounds.   

Main Purpose of the Role:   

• To increase the number of people borrowing litter picking equipment from the Cleanup Hubs in your local area. 

• To represent CleanupUK at a local level by attending litter picking events and supporting the development of the Cleanup Hub network.   

• To develop strong relationships with partner organisations in the community: 

• Supporting existing Cleanup Hubs to increase levels of engagement in their area by contacting new groups. 

• Research and develop potential new partner organisations. 

Key Tasks include:   

• Liaising with Cleanup Hubs and local communities.  

• Hosting and attending events and reporting back to CleanpUK’s Operational Team.   

• Helping to keep active records of the litter picking that is taking place. This includes: ensuring litter picking statistics are being logged online by hubs, taking photos for our social media channels, and making notes on our shared database. 

• Promoting the project locally, both on the ground and online.   

• Online research to help us to identify new community partners, and attending online or face to face meetings with new prospective partners. 

• Attending monthly team meetings online, and an annual face to face day-long team meeting. 

• Developing an awareness of local funding opportunities and communicating these to our fundraising team.

• Occasional support to CleanupUK’s corporate partnership team may also be required such as leading a litter picking for a company.    

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026. 

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