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CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
External Affairs Manager – Ageism and Inequality
· Permanent
· Salary £48,756
· Full time (37.5 hours per week) minimum 4 days a week considered
· Flexible working options will be supported
· Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, creative and proactive public affairs professional to lead our influencing work on ageism and inequalities, including our campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing; the development of an ageing society strategy; and work to address inequalities in experiences of ageing and support those groups who need it most .
In this role, you’ll shape and deliver an ambitious communications and influencing strategy that raises the profile of our policy issues in parliament and the media and builds support for our policy solutions among national and local government and wider sector leaders.
Working closely with colleagues in the ageism, inequalities and comms teams, you’ll design and deliver impactful communications activity across the channels most likely to increase our influence – from direct engagement and events to media, marketing and social content.
Central to the role will be supporting policy analysis and developing our national policy asks, drafting briefings and consultation submissions, and identifying opportunities to influence through monitoring the external landscape.
You’ll also lead the development of an effective stakeholder engagement plan, driving engagement across government departments, parliament, and other influential stakeholders.
About You
You’ll bring strong experience of working with government and parliament, and a track record of delivering effective policy, campaigning or public affairs activity. A confident communicator, you’re able to translate complex research and policy issues into compelling, accessible messages and present them persuasively to a range of audiences.
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities, you’ll combine strategic thinking with creativity and a proactive approach to spotting opportunities. You’ll have excellent relationship‑building skills, acting with diplomacy and credibility when engaging with senior stakeholders.
You’ll enjoy working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team, and you’ll be willing to work flexibly when needed to support key events or urgent issues.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application and EDI form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
The closing date for this role is 10th March, with in-person interviews to take place 23rd March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to tackle the homelessness crisis with your creativity and fundraising knowledge?
We are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the Public Engagement team. This role will play a vital role in raising funds from members of the public through digital channels, helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
St Mungo’s has ambitious growth targets in the digital space and the Senior Officer will be key in delivering a programme of work to achieve income goals and further develop the digital programme for the organisation.
The role reports to the Digital Fundraising Manager meaning there is lots of room to grow and own strategic projects. The role offers excellent cross-learning opportunities as it sits within the public engagement team which encompasses fundraising teams as well as brand and marketing.
In this role you will:
- Develop, deliver and manage email specific journeys for our online supporters with a focus on driving repeat giving from newly acquired donors and boosting lifetime value.
- Support growth and improvement in the digital fundraising programme through conducting analysis, reviews, reporting on activity, developing new ideas, implementing testing and supporting team planning.
- Identify opportunities and ideas for new digital marketing activity, develop business cases and rationale for testing.
About you
We are looking for a creative and analytical thinker with experience of delivering digital fundraising campaigns and the drive to deliver new and existing activities, campaigns and processes from scratch.
If you have excellent problem solving skills and can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- You are a pro-active and driven individual with a desire to test new ideas and manage projects from creation to execution.
- You have a passion to learn and develop as a fundraiser and approach tasks with an analytical and creative mindset.
- Above all, you will be genuinely committed to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 to a new space in Farringdon, London.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am 9 March 2026
Interview and assessments on: 18-19 March 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre are the membership bodies for the theatre sector, representing theatre producers, managers, owners and operators in London’s West End and across the UK. Theatre and the performing arts enrich our lives, strengthen our sense of belonging, and are a cornerstone of both the levelling up and growth agendas. Alongside the social and cultural impact their members deliver, theatre is a key part of the UK’s fast-growing creative industries, generating £2.39bn GVA, supporting 205,000 workers, and adding £1.94bn each year to local economies through audience spend.
SOLT & UK Theatre’s vision is a dynamic, sustainable and world-class theatre sector. Their mission is to champion theatre and support our members to thrive. Their shared priorities and focus are Membership, Audiences and Advocacy.
As part of their continued evolution, they are seeking a Head of Membership to lead the development and delivery of SOLT & UK Theatre’s membership offer, ensuring members are engaged, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Director of Membership & External Affairs, you will lead member engagement, services and programme activity; turning member insight and organisational priorities into high-quality, joined-up experiences.
This role is central to connecting membership, advocacy and operational delivery. You’ll build strong relationships with members, stakeholders and partners across the UK theatre sector, making sure member needs are clearly understood, addressed and reflected across their work, and helping shape a membership experience that feels relevant, responsive and genuinely useful. Alongside this, you will be responsible for leading the improvement of systems, member recruitment and on boarding, planning and reporting, and harnessing new CRM system to deliver value to members. Some evening and weekend work will be required
As an organisation that is committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment SOLT & UK Theatre encourage applications from all backgrounds.
If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please visit the vacancy microsite at our Executive Search partners, Green Park.
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11:59pm.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic communications
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Lead the development, implementation, and management of MAP’s strategic communications and support public engagement initiatives.
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Oversee the organisation’s language and messaging frameworks, including the maintenance of the language guide and key messaging documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with MAP’s mission and communications objectives.
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Develop, implement and manage integrated, cross channel communications plans and strategies.
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Bring a prospector’s mindset, spotting openings, anticipating debate moments and positioning MAP ahead of the curve rather than reacting to events.
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Support the organisation in contributing to crisis communications planning and responding to mitigate reputational risks.
Media management
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Lead on the development and delivery of high-impact content to raise MAP’s profile and influence, and to drive public and supporter engagement.
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Actively seek out and develop opportunities for MAP to shape public, political and sector debates, including through opinion pieces, broadcast opportunities, podcasts, industry and specialist media, conferences and high-level events.
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Manage MAP’s Senior Media and Communications Officer, fostering professional growth, confidence and judgement. Conduct regular one to ones, appraisals, and support their work.
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Manage the production, review and sign off of all media materials including press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, media updates, and other external communications content where necessary. Ensure efficient delegation where required.
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Lead media engagement, including briefing spokespeople and coordinating MAP’s responses to media inquiries, ensuring delegation where required.
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Provide high-quality briefing, messaging development, and media preparation for senior staff engaging externally.
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Maintain and build strong, trusted relationships with journalists and editors across UK and international media.
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Alert MAP’s staff to imminent news and current affairs stories, and recommend communications actions or restraint as appropriate.
Advocacy and campaigns communications
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Develop strategic communications plans for MAP’s advocacy and campaigning initiatives (such as, party conferences, parliamentary and UN engagement), identifying media opportunities, and ensuring key messaging is aligned with advocacy objectives and reaches targeted audiences.
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Work closely with MAP’s Advocacy and Campaigns Team to amplify campaign impact through coordinated media and supporter-facing communications.
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Strengthen MAP’s role in advocacy coalitions by leading collaborative media and communications outputs with partners.
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Help ensure that communities MAP supports have a voice in campaigns, that their perspectives shape messaging and that communications do not expose staff, partners or communities to undue risk.
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Advise on the strategic communication opportunities to profile and disseminate policy and research outputs.
General responsibilities
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Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
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Support advocacy and research functions as required.
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Manage external suppliers providing design, printing and other support as required.
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Represent MAP at external meetings including with media, partners and supporters, and deliver talks when required.
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Carry out fact-checking, proof-reading/copy editing and other administrative tasks as needed.
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Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position.
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Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
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Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience and knowledge
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Substantial, relevant and recent experience of communications at a national and/or international level within humanitarian, healthcare or human rights organisations.
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Strong track record of developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve advocacy and fundraising objectives.
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Experience in overseeing organisational language and messaging frameworks in politically sensitive contexts.
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Strong experience in media relations, including briefing spokespeople, drafting press releases, reactive and proactive media handling, and securing media coverage.
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Understanding of digital communications and campaign tools (e.g., petitions, email campaigns) and audience engagement strategies.
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Experience working with fundraising/marketing teams, consultants and agencies.
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Strong understanding of political risk, reputational management and crisis communications.
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Knowledge and understanding of the political context and of development and humanitarian issues in Palestine and Lebanon and the wider Middle East is desirable.
Skills and abilities
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Strong communicator (written and oral) and persuasive storyteller.
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In depth understanding of how media can be a tool for influence and to achieve change.
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Confident interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills, and an ability to pitch stories persuasively to media and other targets.
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Creativity and a willingness to innovate.
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Fluent written and spoken English.
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Ability to prioritise and ability to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced working environment.
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Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with sound judgement and discretion.
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Keen attention to detail, copy/proof editing and quality control on all outputs.
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Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Personal attributes and other requirements
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Commitment to human rights, international justice, and promoting Palestinian participation in communications and campaigns.
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Able to travel extensively within London and the UK and willingness to travel to Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territory occasionally as required.
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Able to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, with time off in lieu.
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Commitment to advancing anti-racism, anti-discrimination and equal opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Head of IT to lead all aspects of IT and Data Services across Battersea’s three sites ensuring our services meet the needs of the charity and enable us to deliver our charitable objectives. They will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a high quality, timely and appropriate IT and Data Services offer to key stakeholders across the charity.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable forall.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 15th March 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): w/c 23rd March 2026 (to be confirmed)
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack from our Careers website.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
Programme Manager
Reports to: Programme and Impact Lead
Salary: £44,200
Contract: 12-month fixed term (Full-Time), dependent on co-funding being secured.
Location: Central London or Hybrid*(see below)
Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 13th March 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 23rd March 2026
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Every child should grow up safe from harm. Yet far too many are drawn into violence or live with the fear of it. This robs them of opportunity and damages whole communities. Even when violence doesn’t strike directly, we know that the fear of violence has a terrible effect on children’s lives.
The Youth Endowment Fund exists to try and permanently change things. To succeed, we must build an exceptional body of knowledge about violence affecting young people and how we reduce it. This knowledge has to be both rigorous and highly relevant to those making decisions about how to support vulnerable young people. We need to find out what works and what doesn’t through evidence synthesis, data analysis and qualitative research into children’s lives. We need to convert this into highly accessible content on what works, how delivery organisations need to change their practice and how the systems they operate in need to be reformed. We then need to work with the right people that can make change happen, across systems, policies and practice, to have a real impact on reducing violence affecting children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
Deciding which projects, we should fund and evaluate is key, as is making sure we deliver our funding and evaluations to the highest standards. Our Programme Managers are responsible for identifying, assessing, funding and supporting programmes designed to prevent youth violence.
Programme Managers at YEF come from all walks of life. We look for individuals who may have experience in the youth sector, children’s social care, policing, criminal justice, education or how to involve local residents in making decisions about their own neighbourhoods.
As a Programme Manager at YEF, you will work very closely with our evaluation team to make sure we learn from what’s being implemented and that the organisations we fund are prepared and excited to work with us to find what works.
To achieve this, you will:
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Make sure we choose the best organisations to work with by assessing funding applications, critically appraising delivery plans and budgets and getting to know potential grantees. These assessments will help you form recommendations to our senior leadership team about which opportunities to pursue.
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Work closely with grantees, external evaluators and our own evaluation team to ensure that the activity we are funding will be evaluable to the highest standards. This requires you to support and advise grantees on how to work in the context of an evaluation – usually, a randomised controlled trial (you don’t have to have experience working on a randomised controlled trial in the past, but it helps!).
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Build strong relationships with our grantees and provide them with ongoing management and support through the life of their funding. You will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of grantees and ensuring targets are met and any project risks are effectively mitigated.
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Think carefully about how we find the best projects to fund and evaluate, ensuring we can best find what works to keep children safe. To do this you might need to work with colleagues to spot where there has previously been a lack of evidence about what works (we will help you with this!). You would project manage these projects so they are excellently delivered – on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You will help to determine what our commissioning and management processes aim to achieve and design grant application and management processes to achieve it.
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You’ll manage our engagement with potential grantees to make sure we are attracting a diverse and promising portfolio of organisations to apply.
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Report to our team and external stakeholders regularly on how well the projects we are funding are going, spotting where grantees need support and coming up with how we can best provide that support.
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Represent the Youth Endowment Fund at external events, including reporting and presenting to our Grants and Evaluation Committee, who approve all our funding decisions.
About You
You are this sort of person:
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You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that is making a difference.
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You want to work in a job that makes young people safer. This issue matters to you. You don’t need extensive experience in grant making, you just have to be committed to learning it. You should be keen to learn about the sectors we work with, the challenges facing young people and what organisations face when implementing programmes.
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You have experience in one or more of the following areas: policing, education, criminal justice, social care or the youth sector.
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You have a strong understanding of challenges that organisations face in delivering projects. You must also be a really good project manager, great at managing and developing people and external stakeholders, energised by tackling complex problems and really care about the YEF’s mission to build evidence of what works.
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You have incredible judgement. You are able to reach sound and considered judgements about the viability and suitability of applicants based upon our given criteria, often using detailed written and financial information, and are able to deliver constructive feedback to organisations. You can also identify when things aren’t going to plan and be proactive with sharing observations and recommendations.
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You are an optimiser. You look for solutions and think creatively to overcome challenges. You are curious, hungry to learn and always looking for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency and impact.
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You love well-designed systems. You are committed to designing and maintaining the best systems to make sure we manage our commissioning processes well. You know this is critical to effectively managing multiple, large-scale funding programmes and competing priorities.
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You are an excellent communicator. You have the ability to convey information clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally. You understand the importance of strong communication in fast-paced decision-making and thrive in a busy, collaborative team environment.
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You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with people at every level inside and outside the organisation and have managed large networks of stakeholders with different interests and priorities. You are excellent at customer service and can professionally handle issues that come up within your grant portfolio.
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You work very well in a team. You are not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole to succeed. You don’t care who gets the credit as long as things get done.
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You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds and values.
While it’s not a criteria, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
We’re also keen to hear from applicants with a strong understanding of evaluation methodologies—particularly Randomised Control Trials (RCTs)—and experience either directly supporting or overseeing programme delivery within an evaluation context.
It’s important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
This position will require a DBS check to be performed, but a record is not a block to performing this role.
Funding and Start Date
This role is subject to funding. We are currently in the process of securing the necessary funding for this work, which is expected to commence in April 2026. The successful candidate will need to be available to start within four weeks of receiving an offer.
Hybrid Working Details
The office is based in Central London, but you don’t have to be. Those living in London and within the 32 London Boroughs are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter answering the specific questions below, along with the completed monitoring form, by clicking the "Apply for this" button by 12pm Friday 13th March 2026.
If you have specific expertise in any of our sectors, we want to hear about it in your examples, when answering the following questions as part of your cover letter to be considered.
Application Questions
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Tell us about your experience and understanding of the challenges organisations face in delivering projects and any experience you’ve had of this in the context of evaluations? (max 400 words).
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The Programme Manager role involves overseeing several projects at once and juggling many different tasks simultaneously. Tell us about when you’ve had several competing priorities and how you managed those? (max 400 words)
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Tell us about your experience of managing multiple partners and resolving conflicting positions? (max 400 words)
Interview Process
This is likely to be a one stage process, with interviews taking place on the week commencing 23rd March 2026
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
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£1,000 professional development budget annually
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28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
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Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
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Death in service - 4 times annual salary
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Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
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Financial support including travel and hardship loans
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Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chichester Festival Theatre has a strong track record of building long-term relationships with both local and national trusts, securing essential investment across areas including arts engagement, mental health, dementia care, education, heritage, inclusion and access.
With an established and credible trust base already in place, this role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, writing compelling bids and ensuring excellent stewardship of existing funders. Working closely with the Development Director and wider Development team, the postholder will help strengthen and expand CFT’s Trusts & Foundations portfolio, contributing directly to the theatre’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify new Trusts & Foundations to build a strong funding pipeline.Write compelling, tailored funding applications
- Coordinate with internal departments to shape high‑quality, evidence‑based proposals.
- Track application progress, deadlines and reporting schedules.
- Provide outstanding stewardship to existing funders through reports, evaluations and updates.
- Manage invitations to cultivation events, press nights and project visits.
- Cultivate new prospects through Development Committee and trustee networks as well as proactive outreach.
- Process payments, receipts and acknowledgements via Spektrix.
- Work with Finance to reconcile restricted income.
- Attend supporter events, press nights and cultivation events as required (including evenings/weekends).
- Manage and oversee excellent trust administration.
- Contribute to annual Trusts strategy alongside the Development Director.
Essential Criteria
- Experience writing successful five and six figure bids.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with trustees and funders.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Strong written communication skills adaptable for different funders.
- Proactive and collaborative approach.
- Ability to manage a minimum annual Trust income target of c£250,000.
- Understanding of impact reporting/evaluation.
- Desirable Criteria
- Experience in the arts or charity sector.
- Knowledge of Spektrix or similar CRM systems.
- Experience stewarding funders via events or project visits.
Please visit our website for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ormside Mill Residential Centre Manager
Grade 7 Point 26 – 30, £34,795- £38,059. (Full Time 35 hours, Permanent)
Introduction
Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) is a long-established charity running vibrant youth centres across Greater Manchester. We’re dedicated to raising aspirations and creating opportunities for young people, especially those facing disadvantage, through exciting activities, outreach, and outdoor adventures. Our approach champions youth voice, inclusion, and building confidence and resilience. We offer outdoor education, including residentials at our own Ormside Mill site in Cumbria and other sites nationwide. Ormside Mill Residential Centre (ORC) is a unique and charming residential environment where children and young people can experience outdoor learning, personal development, and safe adventure. We aspire for ORC to be a centre of excellence in residential youth work.
Purpose of Role:
The Centre Manager is responsible for the effective leadership and management of Ormside Mill Residential Centre (ORC), including all Health and Safety, estate management, operations and bookings. The postholder will ensure high-quality, inclusive, and safe delivery of youth work activities, aligned with our organisational values and mission.
GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. All personal data will be processed in accordance with GDPR.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- To support the CEO in the delivery of our mission, in line with our values and ambition.
- Oversee daily operations of Ormside Mill Residential Centre, ensuring high service standards and smooth handover/takeover procedures.
- Line manage staff associated with the centre, such as the grounds keeper, housekeeper and finance assistant.
- Manage and administer all bookings and reservations for the Ormside Mill Residential Centre, maintaining an organised and efficient system.
- Provide onsite ‘take over’ and ‘hand over’ arrangements for groups, including providing oversight of activities with freelance instructors etc.
Safety, Quality and Compliance
- To ensure they have up to date Safeguarding knowledge and to promote GMYF safeguarding culture.
- Responsible for safe, inclusive practice in all areas of ORC work, through supportive line management of key staff, user and contractor briefings and operations. Be responsible for compliance with health and safety regulations including Fire Safety, Legionella, Contractor Management, vehicle maintenance etc.
- Manage and complete documentation for inspections or quality marks such as AHOEC, Evolve, AALA Licence etc. ensuing readiness for audit and compliance, including supporting the Chief Instructor with kit management and storage.
- To be responsible for a detailed estates plan that sets out key compliance requirements and their successful management within a 12-month period and beyond.
Administration and Organisation
- Represent the organisation in external networks and partnerships related to residential and youth work, including building positive relationship with local residents.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to populate the forecast events and resource demand.
- To identify, submit and secure external funding to support our endeavours, via grants or individual benefactors.
- To promote environmental sustainability, appropriate waste management and care for the environment.
- To be responsible for the production of regular and accurate reports such as the Annual Report, User Satisfaction reports, etc.
- Responsible for the vetting, compliance and expectations for freelances staff, in line with GMYF values.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications & Technical Competence
- Current First Aid qualification or commitment to obtain within 3 months
- Relevant qualification in youth work, education, or a related field, with a focus on residential and youth centre management.
- Experience of working within AALA or similar regulatory frameworks.
- L3 Safeguarding qualification working with young people or commitment to obtain within 1 month
Experience
- Proven experience in developing and ensuring the quality of programmes and activities within residential centres.
- Excellent communication, IT, and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead an effective team.
- Experience of risk management and developing safe systems of work in residential and youth settings.
- Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds, including those facing disadvantage or additional barriers.
- Experience using data systems to manage bookings, track maintenance, and monitor programme outcomes.
- Experience using data systems to manage bookings, track maintenance, and monitor programme outcomes.
- Experience to manage the centre budget, reporting on time and accurately on all financial matters.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programmes.
- Confidence in decision-making, particularly in dynamic outdoor environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a youth work and multi-disciplinary team.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and youth-centred practice.
DESIRABLE
- Hold a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, demonstrating a solid foundation in health and safety principles and practices.
- Completion of IOSH Managing Safely course or similar, equipping you with the essential skills to manage health and safety effectively within a residential centre and youth club environment.
Other Requirements
GMYF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work in the UK. If applicable, please detail your Visa status in your covering email.
Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
- Closing date for applications: 13th March 2026
- Interview date: 18th March 2026
- Start date: As soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About We Care Home Improvements (WECHI)
WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI) is a well-established home improvement agency dedicated to helping older, disabled and vulnerable people live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes. Working across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) and Gloucestershire, we deliver vital minor adaptations, ramp installations and handy person services funded by commissioners as well as self-funded customers.
We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Handy Person Operations to lead our Customer Service and Maintenance Technician teams. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role with overall accountability for service delivery, operational performance and growth across our Handy Person contracts. You will ensure seamless coordination between frontline support and technicians on the ground, shaping an outstanding customer experience from first contact to job completion.
Abou the role
What you'll do
- Lead and manage the Customer Service Team (including the Deputy) and Maintenance Technician Team, ensuring high performance and collaboration.
- Oversee the effective delivery of minor adaptation services across Bristol and B&NES, and the ramp service in Gloucestershire, meeting commissioner requirements and service standards.
- Manage end-to-end workflow between customer service and technicians, ensuring timely scheduling and efficient job completion.
- Take ownership of service performance, financial targets (cost, income, volume) and budget management, monitoring and explaining variances.
- Drive continuous improvement, resolving operational and health & safety challenges alongside the Head of Service Delivery and Senior Technical Officer.
- Oversee risk assessments, method statements and staff training to ensure safe, compliant working practices.
- Own and manage key operational systems (including EPIX), phone system settings, stock control, fleet compliance (DVLA checks, insurance, MOTs) and supplier relationships.
- Lead pricing reviews and ensure best value from suppliers and partners.
- Manage complaints from start to resolution, ensuring a positive customer outcome.
- Represent WECHI at commissioner meetings and stakeholder events, maintaining strong relationships with partners including housing associations and commissioners.
- Lead data collection, ED&I reporting and performance analysis to inform business planning and growth.
- Identify and develop new Handy Person service opportunities, supporting regional growth and innovation.
Who we're looking for
- An experienced operational leader with a track record of managing service delivery teams.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and performance targets.
- A confident communicator who can build effective partnerships with commissioners, stakeholders and suppliers.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- A collaborative leader who motivates and supports teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services.
- Committed to health & safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Passionate about delivering services that promote independence, wellbeing and dignity.
Why join us?
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people across our region.
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment where your leadership truly matters.
- Help shape and grow an essential community service with real impact.
- Receive a competitive salary (£37,000 – £40,000 depending on skills and experience) plus generous benefits and development opportunities.
- Work directly with senior leadership, influencing strategy and service innovation.
Additional information
- To download the full Job Description and Person Specification: Head of Handy Person Operation JD_2025.pdf
- To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role.
- Application deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026 (11:30pm)
- Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
- Interviews: Week commencing 16 March (mid-end week) and beginning of week commencing 23 March.
Disclaimer: We Care Home Improvements is unable to offer sponsorship or take over the sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK without restriction.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic International Disability organisation in their search for an Individual Giving Fundraising Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine skills and experience in individual giving and public fundraising with a decolonial approach to fundraising. You’ll get to work for an organisation that is pioneering efforts to transform the international development sector so that it is fairer for disability justice movements.
As Individual Giving Fundraising Manager, you will lead the growth and development of the individual giving programme by driving donor acquisition, retention, digital fundraising, and strategic delivery. You will identify and test new opportunities to expand the individual donor base, launching new fundraising products and networks. You will also improve the donor retention through enhanced communications, managing annual multi-channel appeals and retention mailings. You will also implement and evolve the individual giving strategy and delivers accurate, insight-driven quarterly performance reports.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
- Substantial experience in donor acquisition, donor communications and stewardship through public fundraising in the UK
- You have experience running successful multi-channel public fundraising campaigns with a UK audience
- You have experience in managing and delivering multi-channel fundraising appeals.
- You have experience in developing donor journeys and retention communications for a regular giving file.
Salary:£42,775
Permanent, Full-time (4-day week, Monday to Thursday - 30 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Deadline – Rolling
Application process – CV and supporting statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Our client believes every child should have the chance to feel safe, happy, and hopeful about their future. As the Charity's CEO puts it, "this is a genuinely game-changing moment for our Charity" as the charity ramps up its most ambitious investment yet in early help and mental health support through its Major Appeal. This is a standout opportunity to play a leading role in that step-change in impact and in the philanthropy needed to fund it.
Senior Major Gifts Manager
Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements open to discussion)
Work from anywhere in the UK (regular travel and London meetings required)
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
As Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll help deliver a step-change in philanthropy by providing strategic development and hands-on leadership of a major donor portfolio, securing high five-figure and six-figure gifts, and building new deep, long-term donor relationships that power the Major Appeal. This role is not about inheriting a fully "finished" programme. This is an opportunity for someone who can roll up their sleeves in a period of change: strengthening best practice, helping embed effective ways of working, and supporting a team (three direct reports) to thrive while key systems, processes and methodologies continue to develop.
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in major donor fundraising, with a strong track record of personally securing significant gifts at high five and/or six figure level from individuals. You'll be a confident, supportive line manager, comfortable navigating key stakeholders internally and externally and evolving ways of working.
How to apply:
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at [email protected].
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
About the role
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting and championing civil society. In this role you will harness the collective voice of our members and use evidence-led advocacy to influence policy, helping create the best possible environment for organisations to deliver their missions.
This role will blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, shaping and executing impactful, meaningful change.
Key responsibilities
- Leading on projects and influencing policy change.
- Creative public affairs activity while building trusted relationships with decision makers.
- Developing a public affairs plan to achieve on strategic aims.
- Line Management of a Policy and Public Affairs Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic thinker who thrives on making a tangible difference. You’ll shape NCVO’s influence, deliver creative advocacy campaigns, and strengthen the sector by ensuring civil society organisations can thrive.
Your background
- Significant experience in policy, public affairs or influencing roles, ideally within the voluntary, public or membership sector.
- A strong track record of leading projects that have successfully influenced policy or built political support.
- Experience developing and delivering strategic public affairs plans aligned to organisational objectives.
- Proven ability to translate evidence and insight into compelling policy positions and advocacy campaigns.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with experience engaging decision-makers and senior stakeholders.
Joining NCVO as Policy and Public Affairs Manager offers a unique opportunity to influence the environment in which civil society operates. You’ll work at the heart of a respected, mission-driven organisation, shaping policy conversations, amplifying the collective voice of our members and driving meaningful change.
About the Team
The Policy, Public Affairs and Research team works to ensure voluntary organisations have the wider conditions they need to achieve their missions. PPA analyses the political landscape, develops and communicates credible policy solutions to support the sector, and builds strong relationships across Westminster and Whitehall.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so apply as soon as you can.
Why join us
With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!
Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.
Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO.
About the role
The Membership Development Manager is responsible for evolving NCVO’s membership proposition into a high-performing programme with significantly expanded reach. This role will be the innovative and strategic lead for income generation and service offerings within the organisation.
This role will work cross-functionally to deliver membership excellence whilst driving the design and implementation of new features and markets.
Key responsibilities
- Building high impact partnerships and initiatives with external organisations.
- Data focussed decision making, championing informed evidence based decision making for launching new service lines.
- Identifying and launching new products to established offerings in order to drive membership innovation.
- Relationship management and negotiation . This role will lead in driving through significant change to our membership with real commercial focus.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader who thrives on innovation and growth. You’ll shape the future of NCVO’s membership, expand our reach and play a central role in strengthening both our sector influence and long-term sustainability.
Your background
- Track record in business development and membership innovation.
- Great background in stakeholder and relationship management across all levels.
- Examples of where you have developed new or enhanced existing service offerings within membership environments.
- Managing relationships with external service providers.
This role is a great opportunity to curate the service offering our customers receive from providers and services as well as their relationship with NCVO.
An exciting time to join with new structure and investment across the team, we're looking to ensure we are always improving the high standards our membership can expect as well as identifying future demand areas to expand into and grow even further.
About the Team
Membership and Customer Services is a newly evolved team that exists to grow, connect and convene NCVO’s membership. The team acquires roughly 1,400 new members a year and offers care and support to retain 90% of its current 17K members.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so apply as soon as you can.
Why join us
With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!
Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.
Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO.
About the role
The Marketing Manager will drive high-impact, revenue-focused marketing that grows awareness, engagement and income across our commercial services, membership and campaigns.
This role will lead performance across paid, owned and earned channels, using data and insight to optimise results, increase leads and strengthen retention.
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, you’ll deliver strategic, user-centred campaigns that maximise budgets, uphold brand standards and achieve measurable growth.
Key responsibilities
- Designing and implementing a revenue-focused marketing plan
- Creating measurable campaigns and outcomes
- Imbedding best practice and upholding the brand, creative and tone of voice
- Line management – supporting and coaching a small team.
This is a leadership opportunity for a commercially minded marketer who thrives on performance, collaboration and measurable growth. You’ll shape strategy, empower a talented team and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable income and engagement for NCVO.
Your background
- Proven experience delivering revenue-focused, performance-driven marketing campaigns that generate measurable growth.
- Strong expertise across paid, owned and earned channels, using data and insight to optimise results.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategic marketing plans aligned to commercial objectives and brand standards.
- Experience leading and developing a small team, while managing budgets and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience upholding and developing brand standards, creative quality and tone of voice.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across internal teams and external partners.
This is a great opportunity at NCVO at an exciting time, with the opportunity to shape strategy, drive sustainable income and lead high-impact campaigns that make a real difference.
About the team
The Marketing and Content team has evolved to include digital content, drives brand visibility, strategic messaging, and audience engagement. Through creative storytelling, innovative campaigns and cross-channel marketing, we deliver impactful campaigns that support engagement and income generation.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so apply as soon as you can.
Why join us
With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!
Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.
Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO.


