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Job title: Services Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £44,558 – £45,895
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Location: Home-based ideally Wales or Midlands area, but any location will be considered, with travel around England and Wales
Contract: Fixed term – 9 months from December 2026
Are you an experienced employability service manager who would be able to confidently step into a 9-month maternity cover position and oversee a team of up to eight passionate and person-centred Employment Consultants, helping them deliver personalised, high-quality support to veterans and their families? You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our services development and continual improvement programme.
At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.
What we're looking for
- A collaborative mindset: You will thrive working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. You enjoy building strong partnerships, and work effectively with colleagues and external organisations to enhance the services we offer.
- Motivation and commitment: You understand that supporting people facing complex challenges can be demanding, and you're ready to bring the energy, empathy and resilience needed to support your team to succeed.
- Adaptability: You will often need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the team you will be supporting and the clients they are working with.
- An empowering approach: You believe in people and their potential. Whether supervising your team or developing services, your goal is to support others to grow, achieve and thrive.
Why should you apply?
- A chance to make a lasting impact: Your work will help veterans and their families move forward in life with confidence and dignity.
- Competitive salary and benefits including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Flexibility and variety: a mix of travelling in your area, home working and to the Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- Autonomy and influence: The opportunity to shape your region, build meaningful partnerships, and develop services that meet real needs.
- Be part of an iconic charity with over a century of history supporting the Armed Forces community.
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
Due to the travel requirements of the role and the region covered, it is essential that the post holder is able to meet these requirements through their own transport arrangements.
How to apply
To apply for this position please click "Apply for this job" to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Debbie Boughtflower, Director of Operations.
Top tip: we don't recommend using AI to generate your covering letter (we've seen a lot of covering letters and we promise, we can tell!) - we want to know what makes YOU a good fit for the role, and AI covering letters can't capture your personality, values and qualities, or what makes your specific combination of skills and experience an ideal candidate.
The closing date for applications will be 23 September 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
Online interviews will be held on 1 or 2 October 2026, with potential second interviews on 12 October 2026 in person @ The Poppy Factory in Richmond, London.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kirsty Gronow
No agencies please.
The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.


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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior fundraising professional who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for making a tangible difference.
The Fundraising Manager will lead on the development and growth of several key income streams, including:
- Major Donors
- Corporate Partnerships and Giving
- Regular Giving
- Gifts in Wills (Legacies)
Working in close partnership with SUDEP Action's other Fundraising Manager (who oversees Community fundraising, Trusts and Grants and other aspects of our in-memory giving), the postholder will also share responsibility for the development, delivery and performance of wider fundraising activity across the charity.
A significant aspect of this role will involve re-engaging existing high-value supporters while identifying and cultivating new prospects. The ideal candidate will be confident networking, opening doors, building meaningful relationships and inspiring people to support a cause that may be unfamiliar to them.
The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including fundraising colleagues, the CEO, and wider management team, drawing upon their expertise to develop effective fundraising plans, test assumptions and ensure the charity is represented professionally, authentically and consistently.
Given the nature of SUDEP Action's work, the role also requires sensitivity, empathy and the ability to engage thoughtfully with people affected by epilepsy and bereavement.
Full details of the role and experience required can be found in the Job Pack attachment.
Interested? Please send us a CV and cover letter showing us why:
• you want to work at SUDEP Action,
• you think you are a great candidate for this role,
• why your skills and experiences make you a good fit.
It doesn’t have to be long, 1-2 pages at most, but should give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability to the role and the impact you have had in similar roles. Applications not including a cover letter including the above will not be shortlisted.
SUDEP Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to treating applications fairly. Initial shortlisting for interview is done blind.
First Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026. Second Interviews: Monday 18th October 2026.
Our mission is to stop preventable epilepsy deaths and to provide the UK's only bereavement service for anyone who has experienced an epilepsy death


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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!
We are looking for an inspiring and strategic Head of Services and Engagement to ensure our services are impactful, accessible and centred around the needs of people living with arthritis.
The Role
Hybrid: Two fixed days in London office (Mondays and Wednesdays), three days at home.
The Head of Services and Engagement will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of Arthritis Action’s services and engagement activities. This is a key role responsible for ensuring that people affected by arthritis receive high-quality, evidence-based support and have meaningful opportunities to connect, participate and influence our work.
The postholder will oversee our membership and service portfolio, including community-based activities, self-management support and engagement programmes, ensuring they are effective, inclusive and aligned with organisational priorities. They will also support the creation of a sustainable volunteer model alongside our new Volunteer Manager, enabling volunteers to extend our reach, strengthen communities and increase our impact.
Key Responsibilities
Membership and Service Delivery
· Develop a strong understanding of the member and service user journey, using insight, feedback and data to identify opportunities to improve engagement, satisfaction, retention and outcomes at every stage.
· Oversee and lead on the delivery and continuous improvement of Arthritis Action’s member services, community activities, events, and other programmes.
· Develop approaches to increase access and engagement amongst diverse and underserved communities.
· Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes to demonstrate impact.
· Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for service innovation, partnership working and growth and fundraising.
Engagement and Community Building
· Develop and implement an engagement approach that strengthens relationships with members, service users, supporters and communities.
· Create meaningful opportunities for people affected by arthritis to participate, connect and share their experiences.
· Work collaboratively with Communications and Fundraising colleagues to maximise awareness, participation and impact.
· Build relationships with community partners and relevant external organisations to extend reach.
Volunteering Strategy and Development
· Help develop Arthritis Action’s volunteer strategy alongside the Volunteer Manager, creating a sustainable model that supports organisational priorities.
· Provide strategic oversight and support to the Volunteer Manager, ensuring effective volunteer recruitment, training, support and recognition.
· Establish appropriate volunteer policies, processes, safeguarding arrangements and systems.
Line Management
· Lead, motivate and develop the Services and Engagement Team.
· Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently and deliver value.
· Work collaboratively across the organisation, particularly with Communications and Fundraising.
· Represent Arthritis Action externally with partners, stakeholders and sector networks.
Data, Insight and Impact
· Use data, evaluation and feedback to understand service effectiveness and improve outcomes.
· Report meaningful KPIs for services, engagement and volunteering alongside the Services Manager.
· Use CRM and engagement data to improve communication, participation and user experience
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
- Experience of leading health, wellbeing, community or support services within a charity, healthcare or related environment.
- Experience of managing teams, budgets and operational delivery.
- Experience of implementing volunteer led services.
- Experience of improving the overall membership journey.
- Experience of developing and improving services based on evidence, insight and user needs.
- Experience of engaging diverse communities, members, service users or people with lived experience.
- Experience of developing partnerships and collaborative approaches.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English.
- Understanding of person-centred approaches and co-production.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of inclusion, accessibility and reducing health inequalities.
- Ability to use insight, data and evaluation to improve impact.
Attributes
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Arthritis Action’s vision, mission, equal opportunities and diversity.
- A self-starter and senior leader, able to work on own initiative where required.
- Values-driven, collaborative and inclusive professional.
- Empathetic and committed to ensuring people’s voices shape services.
- Able and willing to travel within the UK.
Desirable
- Experience working in a health charity, patient organisation or membership body.
- Experience of supporting people with long-term conditions.
- Experience using CRM systems and digital platforms to improve engagement.
How to apply
Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please provide both email and telephone contact information for yourself. . Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Thursday 10th September 2026 at the latest.
First-round interviews will take place by Zoom on Thursday 17th September 2026. Second-round interviews will take place in the London office on Monday 21st September 2026.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and job applicants in the same way regardless of age, disability, marital status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter. Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.



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Information about Headway Gloucestershire:-
Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through the following services
- OurCommunity Links Service provides outreach information, specialist brain injury recoveryadvice for people with an acquired brain injury and their families and supports them as they come toterms with the changed circumstances brought about by brain injury. The service includes benefits advice and collaborative working with other organisations such as Adult Social Services, Housing Providers and other VCSE organisations
- Our Enablement Service is centre based and open every weekday offering activities that focus on the five elements of rehabilitation: emotional functioning; cognitive functioning; learning; social interaction and behaviour. This takes the form of a structured timetable so that those with an acquired brain injury can select the activities thathelp them work towards their goals.We work one to one and also employ a group format to harness theunique recovery benefits of peer contact and support.
- OurCarer Support Groups provide a relaxed environment withinthe community where people with an acquired brain injury and their families can meet new people, share experiences and support each other.We provide training events, social events and facilitate familysupport groups.
- Our Peer Support Groups provide an opportunity once a month in different locations for people with an acquired brain injury to discuss topics of interest and to share challenges, tips and provide positive support.
- Our Community Hubs are delivered in locations around the county in community venues and are tailored to the needs of the group for up to 3 hours. They include physical exercise sessions, focussed discussion groups, advice and support related to acquired brain injury and the opportunity to develop a local support network
- Our Hospital Liaison service is where we attend the Gloucester Royal Hospital once every two weeks at an agreed time to offer support to individuals and their family during the early stages of rehabilitation.
Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.
CEO Role
You will lead and motivate a small team of staff and volunteers and work with them to provide a person centred, enabling and outcome focused support service to people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. You will seek opportunities for planned development and growth and build on the success of our existing services to increase our offer.
You will act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the charity, demonstrating integrity and commitment to key stakeholders, partners and donors to ensure the best outcomes for people affected by brain injury in the Gloucestershire area.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we work together with health and social care partners to monitor and understand the needs of people with brain injury in Gloucestershire and influence the pathway for rehabilitation and longer-term support.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a small organisation in the charity or care sector, developing strategy and business plans, a track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers.
Headway Gloucestershire is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Salary
£50,000 - £52,000 (Pro Rata) with a possible bonus for meeting agreed fundraising targets
Based at
Headway House, Gloucester
Hours
37.5 hours per week with the option of some flexibility depending on business need
Contract
Permanent
Responsible to
The Board of Trustees
To find out more about this role, please email us.
To apply for this position please send your CV and maximum of a two-page personal statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.
We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.

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- Job title: Registered Manager (Internal job title: Operations Manager)
- Location: Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £49,142.17
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Transport requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
- Qualifications: At least SCQF Level 9 health and social care and Level 10 leadership and management, or a Registered Managers Award - or working towards
Be the Inspiration Behind Great Teams
Lead. Influence. Transform.
At Affinity Trust, we support people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs to live their lives as independently as possible.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead and develop a team of managers across a variety of locations. You will oversee supported living, and outreach locations, helping to ensure people receive high-quality, person-centred support that reflects their individual goals, strengths, and aspirations.
The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers a real opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
As the Registered Manager, you will be working closely with the Divisional Director, support teams, and local authorities, to shape and grow our locations across the west of Scotland. Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live their lives their way.
What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll be a passionate and values-driven leader who can:
- Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support across multiple services
- Lead with compassion and integrity, creating a culture where people feel valued, respected, and empowered
- Inspire and develop strong leadership teams, keeping the people we support at the centre of every decision
- Champion choice, independence, and positive outcomes
- Drive service quality, performance, and continuous improvement
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
- Participate in the on-call rota as the Registered Manager across your services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with people we support, families, colleagues, commissioners, and professional partners
Our Values
We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- An inspiring leader who brings out the best in others
- Skilled at managing operations while staying true to their values
- Passionate about coaching, developing, and empowering teams
- A confident change leader who embraces opportunities to improve and innovate
- Calm, resilient, and solutions-focused when faced with challenges
- Hands-on, approachable, and visible in their leadership style
- Committed to delivering outstanding support and achieving positive outcomes
We’re waiting to hear from you
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape services, develop future leaders, and make a genuine impact on the lives of the people we support every day.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and help build great services, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
Benefits That Work for You
Choose from a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and lifestyle:
- Wagestream: Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, and cashback
- Blue Light Card: We’ll cover your membership for discounts at shops and restaurants
- Simplyhealth: Fully funded health plans with 24/7 GP access and cash back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave: Flexible leave options twice a year.
- Pension & Life Assurance: Automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension and Life Assurance schemes.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising programme, securing high-value and multi-year grants that help transform lives. You'll work closely with senior leaders to develop compelling funding propositions, manage key funder relationships and oversee a strong pipeline of opportunities.
You will also line manage a Trusts Officer. If you have a proven track record of securing significant grant income and thrive on developing ambitious funding strategies, we'd love to hear from you.
Key attributes:
Strategic thinker and strong relationship builder with the confidence to engage and influence funders, senior stakeholders and executive leaders
Excellent bid writer and project manager, able to turn complex programmes and impact data into compelling funding proposals while managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Analytical and commercially aware, using data, forecasting and pipeline management to drive performance. People-focused manager with experience developing and supporting team members to achieve success.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
- Location: Preference for Midlands based, either home based or in Headway UK’s office in Nottingham.
- Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week) (days are flexible)
Brief overview
Are you a professional with experience supporting brain injury survivors?
Are you passionate about improving standards or care, for brain injury survivors?
Would you be good at conducting assessments and supporting residentials care units to improve the care that they provide?
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
By participating in the scheme Approved Provider units affirm their dedication to excellent care, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accreditation of units is then published for families, individuals and professionals to help inform their choices when identifying suitable provision for brain injury survivors. Our accreditation process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, guiding units through every step towards achieving and maintaining exemplary service standards.
The role will involve, conducting and writing assessments and working with the Approved Provider and Training Manager to manage Lead Assessors, who are based around the UK and the Service User Perspective Assessors, who are either brain injury survivors, or family members/ carers.
Embrace Headway’s mission of Improving Life After Brain Injury. Join us to ensure the highest quality care for ABI survivors throughout their journey to recovery.
What you will do:
- Conduct Approved Provider assessments, which includes going into brain injury residential units and assessing the services they provide and making recommendations, to improve practice against the framework.
- Writing and reviewing reports for Approved Provider units, following assessments, that clearly highlight strengths and areas for development.
- Contributing to the development and growth of Headway UK’s Approved Provider scheme, by continuing to drive forward standards and onboarding new units.
- Working with freelance Lead Assessors and Service User Perspective Assessors (who are brain injury survivors or family members) who are based around the UK, to organise assessments and ensure the schemes standards are upheld.
About you
We’re open-minded and welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will have:
- Prior experience of working in the field of acquired brain injury.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, social work).
- Ability to write and moderate written reports of high quality and clarity, to provide accurate and accessible feedback.
- Very good IT skills, including be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).
- Ability to gain the trust, confidence, and respect at all levels within external organisations and staff groups.
- Be an excellent communicator, with new and existing Approved Provider units.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
- Birthday leave
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a criminal background check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
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We are looking for an exceptional Head of Group Human Resources & Facilities to lead our HR and Facilities function, ensuring our people, workplaces and practices enable us to deliver our mission effectively.
Salary: £49,173 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: York (Hybrid working available)
Closing date: 14 September 2026
Interview date(s): 22 September (First stage on MS Teams) and 6 October (Second stage in-person)
Family Fund’s mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill children. We are committed to helping families achieve the best possible outcomes, while creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace for our colleagues.
About the role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering HR strategies, policies and operational plans that support Family Fund Group’s strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Group Director of HR & Facilities, this role leads a small dedicated HR and Facilities team, providing a comprehensive, high-quality service across the Group, which employs around 200 staff. Working closely with senior leaders, the role is at the heart of ensuring that Family Find is a great place to work for great people.
The role will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, reward and benefits, organisational change and workforce planning, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
Candidates should be confident managing budgets and resources as well as being confident to use HR systems and data to support decision-making and continuous improvement as well as manage organisational risk.
The role also has responsibility for leading the organisation’s approach to health and safety, wellbeing and facilities management, ensuring safe, effective and cost-efficient working environments.
About you
We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background and a proven ability to lead people and deliver high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising managers on employment matters, implementing HR initiatives, managing employee relations, and leading teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, together with a sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. You will be adept at building positive relationships with staff, managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
Applicants should hold a minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent. Experience within the voluntary or not for profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, a commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, and a passion for equity, diversity, inclusion, fairness, and safeguarding. They will align closely with Family Fund’s values and be dedicated to supporting and developing people across the organisation.
Why join Family Fund?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that makes a genuine difference to families across the UK. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative environment where people, wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead change and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories on the Family Fund website, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read the job description.
Our mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill childen.
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The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Back Up to recruit for a new Trusts Manager. As Back Up celebrates its 40th anniversary, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing charity at a pivotal stage of its development.
Back Up supports people affected by spinal cord injury and their families to rebuild independence, confidence and a sense of purpose after injury. Through services delivered in spinal injury centres, hospitals, communities and through innovative digital platforms, the charity helps people to live the life they choose after spinal cord injury.
As the organisation continues to deliver its ambitious strategy, Limitless Ambition, they have invested significantly in the charity’s infrastructure, leadership and systems, creating the foundations for long-term growth while maintaining the strong culture, values and lived experience that underpin its work.
The current strategy focuses on three key ambitions:
- Living confidently
- Everyone thriving
- Meaningful connections
Alongside continued service development, the organisation is investing in regional expansion across the UK, digital transformation and the development of strategic partnerships that will help increase both impact and income. With organisational income currently standing at approximately £3.2m, Back Up has ambitious plans to grow income to £5m by 2030, with this role playing a key part in these ambitions.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a key role in securing life-changing funding for people affected by spinal cord injury, growing and managing a diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and grantmakers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated fundraiser who wants to combine professional success with meaningful impact, helping to create a positive future for people affected by spinal cord injury.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and submit compelling proposals and applications for high-value grants and donations (5 and 6 figures) to secure income and support long-term sustainability.
- Prospect research of new funders and partners capable of supporting Back Up’s work.
- Provide timely, accurate reports and updates to funders showing the impact of funded work.
- Deliver an effective stewardship programme to engage and thank funders, working closely with the Partnerships team to inspire our donors
- Maximise opportunities through Back Up’s networks, including the fundraising team, services staff, SMT, development board, board of trustees and volunteer networks.
- Manage multi-year budgets and ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring and evaluating performance to meet agreed targets.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven success in securing significant income from a range of charitable trusts and foundations
- Experience of managing or mentoring junior staff or volunteers
- Excellent relationship-building, engagement and stewardship skills
- Confident communicator with excellent written skills
- Experience in supporting planning and monitoring of budgets, pipelines and KPIs
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities and timelines
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares Back Up's values and commitment to creating opportunities for people affected by spinal cord injury to thrive.
How to Apply
The deadline for this role is Wednesday 9th September, with 1st stage interviews to take place on 22nd September. To express an initial interest, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experiences and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Shop Manager
£25,172.40 a year
Dartford, DA1 1BZ
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
Permanent, 35 hours a week.
Scope's Dartford shop - 26 High Street, Dartford, DA1 1BZ
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT Friday 11 September 2026
As Shop Manager of Scope’s Dartford shop, you’ll have the autonomy to run the shop with creativity and flair. Every day is different.
In this role, you’ll lead a team of paid colleagues and volunteers, offering clear guidance, encouragement, and development. Using your experience and management skills, you’ll help grow sales while making sure every customer and donor enjoys a welcoming and inclusive shop experience. In this role you will:
• Ensure shop sales performance is maximised, actively seeking ways to improve the shop’s performance on a continuous basis.
• Manage all aspects of stock collection and preparation; ensuring that stock processing levels are sufficient to achieve required shop floor density, encouraging stock donations at all times. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms
• Recruit, manage and develop paid colleagues and volunteers within Scope’s HR and operational policies and procedures and build a strong team
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Shop Manager
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience as either a Retail Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, or a Supervisor looking to step up, ideally in retail or charity shops.
• Commercially aware and able to spot opportunities
• Be able to lead and support people
• Customer-focused, with a can-do attitude
• A team player with strong work ethic
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• IT literate and numeracy skills
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Working in Our Shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope’s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop Hours
Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.
Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven
Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota
Additional information
In line with UK legislation, we are only able to accept applications from individuals aged 18 or over. This is because the role may involve working alone in the shop without other staff present.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Scope is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Our promise to disabled people
We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job. To do this, tick the box in your application to say you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme (this used to be called the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.
Important to know
You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description.
If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Benefits
• 35 days holiday
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
• Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
• Long service awards and employee recognition awards
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online
To lead and manage two supported living care services, overseeing the organisation’s provision of high-quality person-centred services and ensure that performance and quality standards for care, support and inclusion are met.
A fundamental aspect of your role will be ensuring, that the day-to-day organisation of individual services allows for the integration of people we support into the community to access facilities, take part in activities outside of their home and provide the means to maintain their existing skills and develop their independence. In doing this you will ensure that service users are supported in a clear, planned, structured and effective way and that effective review systems are in place and working for each individual's service to support to achieve their outcomes.
You will achieve this through the management of support staff as well as by taking part in a variety of corporate activities, which promote the interests of the organisation.
Summary of Main Duties
Staff Management
· Setting clear objectives for all staff and ensuring these are met
· Providing leadership and management support, thereby ensuring staff understand roles and expectations and perform to a satisfactory standard
· Identifying staff training needs and ensuring these are met effectively
- Take part in the recruitment, induction, and training of staff as appropriate.
- Supervise and appraise staff on a one-to-one basis. Coaching, mentoring staff and create a culture of ongoing learning and development
- Ensuring that all staff follow and monitor the agreed individual’s person-centered support plan, providing advice on particular approaches to problems.
- Set performance targets and monitor the performance of those you line manage in the provision of person-centred, efficiently managed services
· Briefing and consulting with staff, keeping them updated of organisational
developments and holding regular meetings with staff and other stakeholders
Service Development and Delivery
· Ensuring the provision of person-centred services enabling people to lead
independent and fulfilled lives.
· Identify outcomes with individuals and solutions in conjunction with other stakeholders
· Monitoring service quality and address shortfalls
· Working with all stakeholders to build effective, outcome-based support plans, which reflect the organisations philosophy of service provision thereby promoting service user’s choice, rights, control and independence
- Ensuring review meetings are held with people and/or their advocates and support workers to formulate individual plans and focused outcomes.
- To regularly spend time within each service and carry out quality audits and reports.
· To manage budgets for services and identify adequate resources required to ensure service users receive a quality service that meets their needs and adapts to any changing needs
- Help plan services for people moving to Aurora Nexus services, including costing new services, working closely with social workers, families, advocates and staff to ensure that assessments are thorough and support plans are implemented.
· To encourage and facilitate individual’s involvement in the planning, management of the services and recruitment and training of staff
The organisation
- Contributing to the development of the organisations strategic plan and supporting its implementation
- Upholding all of the organisations policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Acting as a positive representative of Aurora Nexus for all staff, stakeholders and the general public
- The monitoring and reporting of budgets in line with agreed establishments and monitor performance via variance reporting
- To participate in the writing and review of policies and procedures.
- To participate in the On-Call system for the whole organisation.
- To deal with disciplinary matters and grievances as required in accordance with the organisation’s Policies and Procedures.
- To partake in the future development of the organisation and work with members of the team on tendering for new business opportunities and establishing the organisation on relevant frameworks to maximise opportunities for referrals from local authorities or direct payments
- To write reports and provide quality information as required including all aspects of quality, health and safety and other records as required
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
- This job description may be reviewed and changed in consultation with the post holder and the Chief Executive.
Together, we build a culture where bold ideas lead to richer, more fulfilling lives for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Production Manager (Creative, Marketing, Digital, Content and Channels)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, Maternity Cover
Location: Office-based in London N4 with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from£35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a proactive Production Manager to drive the planning, coordination and delivery of digital, creative and content projects that support our engagement goals.
This is a key delivery role within our Digital delivery and planning team as part of the Engagement department. You will help to traffic and coordinate a wide range of small‑to‑medium projects, ensuring work is well‑planned, on track and clearly communicated.
You’ll play an important role in stakeholder management, keeping projects within agreed timeframes and resourcing constraints, while supporting the smooth flow of work across our department.
You’ll work closely with digital project managers and specialists within our team and stakeholders across the organisation, helping turn ideas into high‑quality output.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our ways of working and deliver an ambitious engagement roadmap. We are a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
What you will do
You’ll be responsible for:
- Reviewing incoming briefs and leading an effective triage process to ensure work is prioritised, scoped and resourced appropriately
- Working closely with people across the team to ensure we communicate effectively with teams who commission work with us, from across the organisation
- Account management and monitoring of progress, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders at every stage
- Managing the day‑to‑day traffic, our production inbox and updates, scheduling and coordination of projects, working together with people across our department and external suppliers
- Supporting the digital project managers and senior leads by:
- Developing and maintaining project plans and scope of work outlines
- Writing up meeting notes and actions
- Undertaking basic risk assessments and reporting
- End‑to‑end coordination and management of smaller projects where relevant
- Effective resource management, reporting and evaluation to inform better planning
- Driving continuous improvement in production workflows, helping to embed consistent, efficient and scalable processes across the team
- Supporting with the running of the quarterly planning cycle, including team coordination and communications to all relevant stakeholders across the organisation
- Monitoring and reporting on progress
Who we are looking for
- Experience coordinating or managing digital, content or creative projects
- Confidence juggling multiple workstreams and keeping projects on track
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with project management or workflow tools
- Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working collaboratively with creatives and stakeholders
- An interest in digital delivery, planning, content production and continuous improvement
Please note this is a fixed term contract Maternity cover up to 12 months.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Tuesday 8 September 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place 22nd and 23rd September 2026.
You may currently be working in roles such as Digital Production Manager, Creative Producer, Junior Project Manager, Content Project Manager or Traffic Manager, particularly within digital, content, marketing or charity environments.
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS

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Lead Trainer and Facilitator — Programme Delivery
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across England (approx. 8-10 days/month)
Closing date: 8 September 2026, 6pm BST
We're looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual to lead our training and facilitation function: not just delivering sessions, but owning the standards, quality, and people behind them.
You'll work closely with a Co-CEO in a genuine co-design model, holding complex, emotionally charged group dynamics with confidence, and building the systems and people that keep our delivery consistent and strong.
The single most important thing we're looking for: real experience facilitating resistant, defensive, or emotionally guarded groups, and the ability to hold discomfort in the room without softening content or letting avoidance take over.
We welcome applicants from non-traditional routes into this work, including activism, advocacy, and lived experience, provided you can evidence it.
Full details, including the person specification and how to apply, are in the attached job description. Please read it before applying, as our application process asks for specific evidenced examples rather than a general cover letter.
We strongly welcome and encourage applications from people who are Black, Asian and otherwise racially or ethnically minoritised, disabled, LGBTQ+, or from communities underrepresented in sexual and reproductive health and rights and the charity sector.
Note: all applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas.
Full details, including the person specification and how to apply, are in the attached job description. Please read it before applying, as our application process asks for specific evidenced examples rather than a general cover letter.
To transform sexual & reproductive healthcare by emphasising wellbeing & human rights, eradicating gender-based violence and promoting gender equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job Summary
Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.
Every partnership we build helps us reach more people affected by brain tumours, raise vital funds and increase awareness of the support available to families across Yorkshire.
We are now looking for an ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow our relationships with businesses and organisations across Yorkshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into successful, long-term partnerships. You will lead on developing new corporate relationships while providing excellent stewardship to our existing supporters, helping businesses find engaging and mutually beneficial ways to support our work.
You will also contribute to the charity’s marketing and communications activity, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to share compelling stories, promote campaigns and events, increase awareness of our services and strengthen YBTC’s profile across Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of YBTC’s growth. You will have the freedom and flexibility to develop new ideas, build influential relationships and see the direct impact of your work. As the organisation continues to grow, there will be opportunities to develop and progress within the fundraising team and wider charity.
Responsible to:
Chief Executive Officer
Salary:
£27,500 – £29,500 (depending on experience)
Hours:
Full-time (flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)
Contract:
Permanent
Location:
Your contractual place of work will be your home address. The role will involve travel across Yorkshire to meet corporate partners, attend events and develop new relationships. You may occasionally be asked to attend our Leeds office for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs. Such visits will not form part of a regular working pattern.
Who This Role Is For:
This role would suit someone who:
- Loves building relationships and developing new connections
- Is confident approaching and engaging businesses and senior stakeholders
- Can identify opportunities and turn ideas into successful partnerships
- Is motivated by growing income and making a real difference to people’s lives
- Enjoys communicating creatively and telling compelling stories
- Thrives in a small, supportive team where you can shape your own work
- Is proactive, organised and comfortable managing a varied workload
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships & Relationship Management
- Develop and grow income from corporate partnerships across Yorkshire
- Identify and secure new corporate supporters, including Charity of the Year and other partnership opportunities
- Build strong relationships with businesses and organisations across the region
- Maintain and grow existing corporate relationships to maximise engagement and income
- Create tailored proposals, pitches and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of both YBTC and prospective partners
- Deliver excellent stewardship, ensuring corporate supporters feel valued, engaged and connected to our work
- Develop a strong pipeline of prospective and existing corporate partners
Business Development & Income Growth
- Proactively identify businesses and sectors with the potential to support YBTC
- Develop creative opportunities for businesses to fundraise, sponsor, donate and engage their employees
- Develop sponsorship opportunities for charity events, campaigns and initiatives
- Work towards agreed corporate fundraising targets and contribute to wider fundraising team objectives
- Monitor and report on corporate partnership activity, pipelines and income
Marketing, Communications & Storytelling
- Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser and wider team to support the charity’s marketing and communications activity
- Develop engaging content and stories that showcase our impact and inspire businesses and supporters to engage with YBTC
- Contribute content for social media, newsletters, website and other communications
- Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns, events, corporate partnerships and organisational activity
- Help promote YBTC’s support services across Yorkshire to increase awareness, referrals and engagement
- Ensure communications are consistent with YBTC’s brand, values and key messages
PR & External Engagement
- Identify opportunities to raise YBTC’s profile through local media, business networks and external partnerships
- Build relationships with relevant external stakeholders, networks and organisations
- Support PR activity, including local media, radio, features and partnership stories
- Represent YBTC confidently at networking events, corporate meetings and external events
- Support awareness campaigns that increase the visibility and reach of the charity
Campaigns, Events & Fundraising Support
- Work collaboratively with the Community Fundraiser to maximise the reach and impact of fundraising campaigns and events
- Support the development and promotion of corporate fundraising opportunities linked to YBTC campaigns and events
- Attend corporate events, presentations, networking opportunities and supporter activities
- Identify opportunities for businesses to become more deeply involved in YBTC’s work
Other
- Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant regulations and best practice (including the Fundraising Code of Practice)
- Maintain accurate records of corporate relationships, opportunities and activity
- Attend team meetings and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture
- Contribute to wider organisational objectives and activities
- Undertake occasional evening/weekend work to support events, partnerships and fundraising activity
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Experience of developing and managing relationships in a fundraising, business development, sales, account management, partnerships or similar role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and inspire a wide range of people
- Experience of developing new relationships and identifying opportunities
- Ability to create persuasive proposals, presentations or pitches
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships
- Strong written communication skills
- Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable:
- Experience of corporate fundraising or partnerships within the charity sector
- Experience of securing Charity of the Year or corporate partnership opportunities
- Experience of marketing, communications, PR or social media
- Experience of supporting fundraising campaigns or events
- Experience of working with CRM systems
- Knowledge of the Yorkshire business community and networks
Personal Attributes:
- Warm, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people
- An excellent relationship-builder who enjoys making new connections
- Proactive and comfortable creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise
- Commercially aware while being motivated by social impact
- Creative and able to bring new ideas to partnerships and campaigns
- An engaging communicator and storyteller
- Emotionally intelligent and able to communicate sensitively about the experiences of people affected by brain tumours
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload
- Collaborative and willing to contribute across a small charity team
- Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
- Committed to YBTC’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Community and Ambition
Other Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel across Yorkshire
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:
Founded in 2003, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones, whilst also funding innovative clinical research in our region.
We fund innovative research and provide vital support to patients and families across the region. Around 15 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in Yorkshire every week.
Our Mission
We will improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
What We Offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
- A supportive and values-driven team environment
- Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
- Opportunities for professional development and progression as the organisation grows
- The opportunity to shape and develop a role with real impact
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing, trust, and flexibility
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO
Application deadline – Sunday 6th September
Interviews - w/c 21st September
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.


About the role
As Head of Research and Evaluation, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our research and evaluation strategies. This work will help us to understand and provide insight into the challenges and difficulties faced by families with disabled children, the quality of services we provide and the difference our support makes for the families we serve.
You will ensure that the voice of families is at the centre of our research and evaluation approach to help shape existing and new programmes and services, and our policy and public affairs work.
If you join us, you’ll be:
- Leading the continued development and implementation of Family Fund’s research and evaluation strategies.
- Developing and overseeing our evaluation and service quality frameworks, including our Theory of Change outcomes measurement framework.
- Championing the ‘voice of families’, embedding their lived experience at the heart of our research.
- Managing and delivering high-quality research and evaluation projects/initiatives.
- Producing accessible, engaging, and impactful research outputs for a variety of audiences.
- Promoting the use of innovative and participatory research methodologies.
- Presenting and disseminating research findings internally and externally, including at events, conferences, and through publications.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and representing Family Fund in strategic research partnerships, networks, and advisory forums.
- Commissioning external research and evaluation where appropriate, ensuring quality, value for money.
- Maintaining oversight of the team’s input to government/ funder reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions aligned to contractual and organisational requirements.
- Providing visible, hands-on leadership and line management to the Research and Evaluation Team.
About you
For this role you will need to have experience in developing and managing research and evaluation strategies, frameworks, activities and production of subsequent products. You will also need to have experience of working in partnership with other organisations, and of resource and budget management.
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent analytical skills as well as sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodology and best practice through the research cycle. You will need to have good writing skills and an ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. You will also need to have the ability to interpret and present research in an accessible and engaging way.
You will be a self and team motivator with excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will be pro-active and driven to succeed.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please read and download the job description.
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right-to-work check, a basic check for unspent criminal convictions, and an employment history verification for the last three years.
Our mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill childen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.