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A fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's brand at a pivotal moment.

About us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer—at The Royal Marsden and far beyond.

We fund world-leading research, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking treatment that helps transform care for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. By supporting one of the world’s leading cancer centres, we play a vital role in developing new treatments and improving outcomes for patients everywhere.

Following a period of significant growth, we are now entering an exciting new phase—expanding our impact, strengthening supporter relationships, and investing in the future of cancer care. 

About the role 

You'll play a key role in the development and implementation of our upcoming brand refresh to drive awareness of our work on a national scale, raising vital funds to improve the lives of thousands of people with cancer across the UK and globally.

Leading a small creative team, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on creative expertise to produce exceptional design, video and visual storytelling that brings our mission to life. The role sits within a larger Creative team that works across the Charity, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Private Care.

What you'll do

• Lead the creative development, design and production of high-quality, impactful marketing and communications materials across print, digital, photography and video channels for the Charity
• Be an active and influential member of the core Brand Refresh project group, delivering the project to time and budget, strengthening brand awareness, consistency and impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Digital teams to produce effective marketing and communications which meet audience objectives, interpreting briefs and deliver creative solutions that achieve campaign objectives.
• Lead creative concepts from initial brief through to final delivery, presenting ideas confidently to stakeholders and translating feedback into exceptional outputs. Develop efficient creative briefing and workflow processes that support excellent project delivery.
• Run weekly design clinics to review all business as usual design and video outputs.
• Manage and develop the creative team, including the Designer and Video Producer, providing leadership, coaching and support.

About you

We're looking for a creative leader who combines outstanding design expertise with strong project management and people skills.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-quality creative campaigns and marketing communications.
• Experience leading creative projects from concept through to implementation and review.
• Proven experience managing and developing people.
• Strong strategic brand and design experience, with a keen eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency.
• Excellent knowledge of digital design, accessibility and print production.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• An understanding of video production, with the ability to guide and support video-based projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the creative direction of one of the UK's leading cancer charities during a period of ambitious growth and transformation.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive and talented team where your ideas and expertise will have a direct impact on fundraising success and, ultimately, patient outcomes.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to pioneering cancer research and care.
• A creative, ambitious and values-driven culture.
• The chance to play a leading role in a major Charity brand refresh.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave increasing with service.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme.

Inclusion matters

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.  

Apply now

If you're an experienced creative professional looking to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, we'd love to hear from you.

Team: Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)

Location: Homebased with ad-hoc travel throughout the year 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £45,999.12 per annum 

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Stewardship & Communications Manager: 

• The Philanthropy & Partnerships Communications and Stewardship Manager plays a key role in building strong, lasting relationships between Cats Protection and its most valued supporters.

• Sitting within the Philanthropy and Partnership’s Research and Engagement team, you will lead a small team of specialist roles and shape how we communicate, steward and inspire corporate partners, major donors, and trusts and foundations, helping them feel genuinely connected to the difference their support makes for cats.

About the Research and Engagement team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.

• The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight-led and supporter-centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection. 

What we are looking for in our Stewardship & Communications Manager: 

• Significant experience in high-value fundraising communications and/or stewardship, including working with corporate partners, major donors, trusts and foundations.

• Experience of leading or managing specialist communications or stewardship activity, with direct line-management responsibility and/or clear functional leadership.

• Proven experience of overseeing the development of high-quality donor communications, propositions or cases for support.

• Experience of working collaboratively with fundraisers and senior stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.

• Experience of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support, quality assurance and delivery under pressure.

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 19th July 2026 

Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (will include a task) 

3. Final stage interview 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Financial Operations Manager to lead our finance function and support the continued development of strong, sustainable financial operations across the College.

This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance & Compliance, with direct line management responsibility for a team of finance professionals. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of finance operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial systems and controls.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website

*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

What you will do

In this role, you will:

• Provide strong leadership and people management to the finance team, supporting, coaching and developing staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to budget holders.
• Lead on budget setting and forecasting, working closely with managers across the organisation.
• Manage cash flow, financial controls and reporting, ensuring compliance with charity sector requirements
• Support strategic projects including financial planning, capital development and service expansion.

You will also contribute to wider organisational priorities and maintaining strong external partnerships.

What we are looking for

This is a leadership role that requires highly developed people management capability, alongside strong technical finance experience.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a finance role, including management accounts, audit and financial reporting.
• A recognised accountancy qualification or substantial equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience of managing, developing and motivating teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively across departments and building effective relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of charity finance, financial regulations and best practice.

We are particularly looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with visible, supportive leadership, ensuring the team is confident, capable and continually developing.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

· A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

· Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

· You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

· Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)

· Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.

· Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can call the recruitment team and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

Location: Manchester (flexible with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: Assessment centre in person at our office in Manchester on the 6th August 2026

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, to support the Head of Procurement to take the department to the next level.

You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practices in our projects, managing various aspects of spending from RfQs for tail-end to tendering on our eProcurement portal for large project procurements.  You will find yourself constantly challenged to come up with innovative ways of thinking and working closely with stakeholders to lead on procurement understanding, driving value for money, strategic projects and managing the supply chain.

You will get involved in a huge variety of projects, from ICT equipment to Marketing and Events, and everything in-between – this means you’ll need to be dynamic and flexible and able to manage your own time well. Sustainability, Social Value and EDI are important to the Trust as a Charity, and so you will strive to embed this in our supply chain with the key suppliers that we work with.

This is an exciting role that the ideal applicant can really make their own and would suit someone who is a self-starter with energy and drive, and a good background in procurement.

Although this role is based in Manchester, you will be expected to travel to our centres across the U.K. with the requirement to stay away from home one or two nights a week if you’re working on key projects in certain areas. Primary locations for this work are Birmingham, Glasgow and London.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Procurement Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Procurement Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

People Manager

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Allkind | London
Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week in the office)
Salary £43,300
Full-time 37.5 hours (flexibility considered)
Excellent benefits including generous annual leave (30 days + BH), hybrid working, health cash plan, EAP and strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to play a key role in shaping people practices within a growing, purpose-driven organisation?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Allkind to recruit for their next People Manager.

About the charity
Allkind is a London-based mental health charity supporting people across the full mental health spectrum, from early intervention through to complex needs. Following a merger in December 2024, the organisation launched as Allkind in April 2026, bringing together decades of experience and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, accessible support.

Working closely with the NHS and local communities, Allkind supports over 22,000 people each year and is continuing to grow its reach and impact. The organisation is values-driven, placing kindness, inclusion and lived experience at the heart of everything it does.

This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans and a strong commitment to developing its people and services.

About the role
This is a key role within the People Team, working closely with the Head of People and wider People & OD function to strengthen HR operations across the organisation.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while championing a positive employee experience, ensuring the organisation attracts, retains and develops talented staff.

This is a varied role, combining operational HR delivery with opportunities to contribute to organisational development and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support performance management, appraisal cycles and probation reviews
• Provide advice and coaching to managers on HR matters and best practice
• Lead on HR data, reporting and analytics to inform decision-making
• Support organisational change processes, including restructures and TUPE
• Maintain and update HR policies in line with employment legislation
• Oversee HR systems, ensuring data integrity and effective usage
• Support benefits administration and payroll processes
• Contribute to EDI, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives
• Line manage and develop junior People Team members

You will have

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) and strong HR generalist experience
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers
• Confident overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience using HR systems and data to inform decision-making
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong initiative
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Experience in the charity, health or social care sector (desirable)

How to apply
The application process is a CV and a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 13th July at 9:00 am
The interviews will be in person, week commencing 27th July.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you through the process.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Family Support Manager

£29,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits

This team covers Essex and the surrounding areas. 

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Manager on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Essex Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most. 

Reporting to the Head of Care out of our Essex base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality family support service; and will act as the local Registered Manager for the Care Quality Commission, providing management and leadership to the team in relation to all safeguarding issues.

What we’re looking for: 

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
• A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
• A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – with a warm and friendly working style.
• Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Time off in Lieu
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please complete an application form by applying online via teh link.

Closing date:  07 July 2026

Interview dates: Interview Date to be confirmed

For a full job description and person specification visit our website 

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

Interviews will take place at our Essex Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.

There will be a requirement for a full current driver’s license to accommodate team and family need and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Having worked regularly in a demanding and emotional environment, within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. We are recruiting for a permanent, full time Head of Finance and Operations to be based remotely within the UK.

The Head of Finance and Operations is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and provides comprehensive operational and financial leadership across the organisation, responsible for maintaining long-term financial sustainability through robust budgeting and financial control, while safeguarding the charity’s assets and regulatory compliance. Other responsibilities include accountability for the full employee lifecycle and for driving organisational culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning, while enabling seamless cross-departmental alignment and collaboration. This senior leadership position blends high-level strategy with hands-on operational delivery, collaborating closely with Trustees, donors, colleagues, and external providers to optimise operational functions and systems.

The successful candidate will have strong finance experience having managed a finance function previously. You will bring some experience relating to HR and HR process and be keen to develop any of those other areas operations areas in the role. You will bring line management experience having managed and motivated teams. Our client is open to considering candidates who are fully accountancy qualified or qualified by experience.

To apply please follow the link to the Prospectus website and submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.

Please note: Application review and interviews for this vacancy will be on a rolling basis therefore we encourage candidates to apply ASAP. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the advertised closing date

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. We work across addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty and justice to help people access the support they need.

We are looking for a general manager to work as part of a small team. This is a practical, hands-on role that keeps the organisation running well day to day. It will suit someone who enjoys creating order, improving systems, and supporting meaningful work behind the scenes.

This is a varied role in a start-up environment. Things are still being built, processes are developing, and we need someone who brings steadiness, organisation, and a calm, reliable approach with a meticulous eye for detail.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has experience of general management or similar role

· Has worked in a relevant sector, for example addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty or justice

· Understands and enjoys the reality of a small, evolving start-up

· Is calm, steady and level-headed

· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done

· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes

· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people

This role may not be the right fit if:

· You prefer large, structured organisations with established systems

· You are mainly looking for roles centred on visibility, profile, or personal recognition

· You are seeking a heavily defined role rather than one that grows and adapts

If this feels like the kind of work you want to be part of, send your CV and a short note on why you’re interested.

Position: General Manager

Location: London/South East (with UK wide travel as required)

Contract type: Flexible (full or part-time, contractor/employed)

Salary: Up to £50,000 pro rata depending on experience

WHO WE ARE.

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. We work across addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty and justice to help people access and navigate support. We are small, practical, and focused on building something that works for people facing disadvantage.

THE ROLE

You will be the operational lead for the organisation, working in a small team with founder Mark Johnson to turn plans into delivery and ensure the day-to-day running remains smooth and reliable. The role is varied, practical, and suited to someone who enjoys building structure and supporting others to succeed.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Someone with experience in general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up

· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done

· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation

· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks

· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient

· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.

· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.

· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.

· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.

· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.

· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly – from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.

· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

· Strong organisational and project management skills

· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials

· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation

· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)

· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused

· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first

· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.

Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a national service that improves the lives of children and young people living with arthritis, with a strong focus on innovation, inclusion, and amplifying youth voice. The role offers the chance to build strategic partnerships across healthcare and communities, influence service design at key life stages, and drive meaningful change that reduces health inequalities. Working within a collaborative, values-led organisation, you’ll have real scope to grow and evolve our support service.

Key responsibilities include leading the delivery and continuous development of high-quality, safe, and inclusive services across England and Scotland as part of a UK service, managing and coaching staff and volunteers, and driving increased access and impact through strong planning and partnership working.

You will oversee safeguarding, budgets, data and performance frameworks, while embedding systems and processes that strengthen insight and delivery. The role also involves working closely with NHS and third-sector partners, supporting youth engagement and leadership, and ensuring services are shaped by young people and families.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience leading staff and volunteers to deliver inclusive, safe and impactful services for young people and families.
• Track record of developing and evolving services to increase access and impact, including managing change with stakeholders.
• Experience building effective partnerships across health, community and voluntary sectors.
• Experience using service data collection and databases to drive performance, impact, and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of disability and long-term health conditions, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of children and young people’s rights, and experience ensuring participant and stakeholder voice shapes service development.
• Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple workstreams.
• Confident influencer, able to identify opportunities, build partnerships and drive improvement.

As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings.

As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Lead the Pensions Board's external voice and media presence, shaping clear, impactful communications on key financial and ethical investment issues. Partnering closely with senior leaders, you'll drive strategic messaging, manage high-profile media relationships, and enhance the organisation's reputation and influence.

Within the Communications directorate, the Financial communications team handles external and press communications for two separate legal entities- the Church Commissioners and the Pensions Board - and works with other parts of the wider organisation to support with communications matters related to Finance.

This senior role within the team is focused on explicitly supporting the Pensions Board.

About the Pensions Board

The Pensions Board provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the Church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 43,000 people rely on the us for their pensions. A leader in ethical and responsible investment, we carefully steward the £3.5bn of pension savings entrusted to us to not only grow our members' pensions, but also to drive systemic and lasting change across the industries and sectors in which we invest for a just and sustainable word. The Pensions Board is globally recognised for its leadership role on Responsible Investment and recently set out five new ethical and responsible investment priorities that will shape its approach over the coming decade. The Pensions Board also supports 2,300 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options, and (from 2026) supports members across their working life with financial wellbeing services.

This advert closes for applications on Thursday 16 July 2026

First round interviews and screening assessments will take place on Thursday 23 July 2026 at Church House, Westminster

Second round interviews will take place on Thursday 11 August 2026 at Church House, Westminster

This role serves as the strategic lead on media, and external communication matters for the Pensions Board, advising and working with senior leaders to propose, develop and execute well thought through proactive and reactive communication strategies to realise delivery of our biggest priorities

It is a hybrid and matrix role. The role holder will work within the NCIs' multi-disciplinary national Communications team ensuring the Board's external communications response is resilient, best practice and well-planned while also taking a steer on initiatives and the handling of key topics from leaders within the Pensions Board. Being able to influence and engage with senior leaders from multiple expert disciplines will be absolutely essential.

Your day-to-day reporting line for key work objectives is to the Director of Strategy & Engagement in the Pensions Board. Professional development and formal line management will be undertaken by the Head of Financial Communications in the NCI's Comms team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration
* Be the primary 'lead' press contact for key stakeholders at the Pensions Board, with a particular focus on ethical and Responsible Investment.
* Lead the development of external media plans to support delivery of the Board's objectives, aligning these with customer communications and stakeholder plans being formed within the Board, working closely with the Customer Communications Manager and Engagement colleagues in Housing and Pensions
* Work as part of the Financial Communications team to manage the relationship with the Ethical Investment Advisory Group,
* Proactively initiate, build and manage complex relationships with key financial and specialist journalists who cover the work of the Pensions Board, strengthening the Board's media presence.
* Work with the digital communications team to initiate social media content for the Pensions Board, including establishing and managing the Board's LinkedIn presence.

Communications planning/proactive comms
* Initiate and sustain effective external communications planning on a monthly and annual basis. This includes setting clear objectives to enhance effectiveness, close gaps and prioritising 'media' requests across Pensions Board teams.
* Be responsible for the development and delivery of key KPIs assessing media performance, and external reach, reporting to the Pensions Board's Director of Strategy & Engagement.
* Put in place a robust comms calendar
* Shape and author messaging ahead of anticipated media interest with an aim to grow the influence of the Pensions Board.
* As a trusted and savvy communications expert, advise internal stakeholders in the development and communication of their core messaging, especially on key projects and initiatives.
* Proactively identify and realise PR opportunities for the Pensions Board aligned to the Board's delivery plan, key strategic projects and making the most of opportunities with wider Church networks.

Reactive comms
* Monitor press coverage and distribute to internal contacts
* Respond professionally to media enquiries from news organisations, including the rapid development of agreed responses to media enquiries, seeking counsel from the Head of Financial Communications to enhance the response. Staying calm under pressure will be essential.
* Field media requests for interviews, photo calls, events, and similar.
* Support with media training and photo shoots for internal stakeholders, including working with and coaching colleagues (at all levels) to enhance their confidence with media exposure.

Content and events
* Identify and organise relevant speaking, conference and award opportunities, including speech writing where needed.
* Collaborate on the production of the PB's annual review, Stewardship Report and other reports - liaising with internal stakeholders, collating and editing content, working with the design agency, and managing budget
* Initiate, manage and maintain excellent relationships with external suppliers and design agencies, including instilling clear standards for delivery.
 

Essential
Knowledge/Experience
* Knowledge of pensions and investments industry, including regulatory landscape
* Interest in responsible and ethical investment
* Significant experience of financial communications, including authoring content, developing strategies for engagement and communications planning.
* Significant experience of working with media including working with and managing relationships with journalists.
* Track record of delivering text and work to spec and on time
* Experience of influencing and working with stakeholders to director level, with proven experience of building trusted 'advisory' relationships.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary communications team, and balancing the needs of different stakeholders.
* Understand the Board's fiduciary duty to its members, maintaining strict boundaries on confidential information as and when required.
* Journalistic or communications experience within a high-profile organisation

Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent writing skills
* Good time-management
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Good attention to detail and an eye for good design
* Able to balance strategic and tactical delivery
* Self-starting and organising, with a track record in effective prioritisation of communication deliverables.
* High level of emotional intelligence and personal/professional resilience.

Qualifications & Training:
* Relevant qualifications in media or public relations, with a commitment to ongoing professional development e.g. through CIPR or equivalent.

Desirable
* Existing network among journalists
* Experience within the charitable services sector.
* Knowledge of the Church of England and/or the work of the Pensions Board

The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled manager who has excellent communication and organisational skills. Working under the guidance of the Southern Regional Manager, you will oversee a staff team and an expanding network of peer programs across Surrey.

Experience of working with disadvantaged groups and an understanding of providing services to vulnerable people is essential, alongside an understanding of how lived experience can support this work.

Your work will involve maintaining and monitoring our existing HCT peer projects across Surrey. This will involve providing support and supervision to existing staff, managing operational issues on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the management of local projects. 

This post also involves regular liaison with external partners across the region, including key stakeholders and NHS colleagues at the Surrey Operational Delivery Network (ODN), alongside drug and alcohol services, hostels, outreach services etc.

"Lead finance. Shape strategy. Change lives."

Aspire Oxfordshire is an ambitious charity working to tackle inequality and create lasting opportunities for people and communities facing disadvantage. Every year, we support people experiencing homelessness, poverty, poor mental health, digital exclusion, unemployment and other barriers to reaching their potential.

Through supported housing, homelessness prevention, education, training and employment programmes and digital inclusion projects, we help people take positive steps towards greater independence, wellbeing and opportunity.

We are now seeking a values-led and commercially minded Head of Finance and Resources to join our Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping Aspire's future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery in an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day.

As Head of Finance and Resources, you will lead Aspire's finance and resource functions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective governance, organisational resilience and sustainable growth. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will help shape organisational strategy, support business development and fundraising activity, and ensure the charity remains financially strong and well positioned for the future.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills. You will be equally comfortable presenting financial information to Trustees, supporting managers to improve financial performance, and helping to identify opportunities that strengthen our impact and sustainability.

You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and/or significant senior financial management experience.

• Experience of leading finance and operational functions within a charity, public sector, social enterprise or similarly complex organisation.

• Strong strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.

• Experience of producing meaningful management information and using data to support organisational decision-making.

• Advanced Power BI and financial reporting skills, with the ability to develop insightful dashboards and reporting solutions.

• Knowledge of grant funding, commissioned services and restricted fund management.

• Experience of developing and improving systems, processes and organisational effectiveness.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Trustees, funders, partners and colleagues.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach and willingness to work collaboratively across the organisation.

• A commitment to Aspire's values and a genuine passion for creating opportunities for people facing disadvantage.

Why Join Aspire?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development. You will play a key role in helping Aspire deliver its Strategy 2025–2030, supporting innovative services that help people secure safe housing, improve their wellbeing, gain qualifications, access employment and build brighter futures.

In return we offer:

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension contribution

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working arrangements

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Oxfordshire

Aspire Oxfordshire celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the charity sector.

The Individual Giving Campaigns Manager will lead and manage the multi-channel campaign portfolio 
within the Individual Giving function at Birmingham Women’s and Children's Hospital Charity. The Charity 
has been growing its supporter base over recent years and has an ambition to create a step change in our 
approach and significantly grow our Individual Giving donors and supporters.

This role is perfect for someone with excellent Individual Giving campaign creation & communication skills, a 
deep understanding of print and digital marketing, and robust analytical skills, able to make clear 
recommendations for campaign improvements to drive our future strategy
They will ensure that all income targets are achieved in line with the wider Fundraising Strategy and work 
closely with other Individual Giving colleagues covering ‘Acquisition & Retention’ and ‘In Memory & Legacies’ 
to deliver successful campaigns. The post holder will also support and deputise for the Head of Individual 
Giving where appropriate, to empower the Individual Giving and Legacies team to deliver over £3.5million+
per annum.

Key responsibilities include:
1. To utilise a range of existing and new channels to deliver new and existing campaigns to drive donor
acquisition, retention and upgrade, thereby maximising and growing annual income from individual 
giving campaigns covering Lotteries, Direct Marketing, Regular Giving and Legacies.

2. To design, deliver and analyse our annual multi-channel Direct Marketing portfolio covering Direct 
Mails, Eshots, Cold Mails, Social Media and digital acquisition to grow income, supporter 
engagement and data. The post holder will lead on the development of compelling campaign 
messaging, creative concepts and briefing design to ensure high-quality, engaging supporter 
communications.

3. To undertake complex analysis and evaluation of all Individual Giving campaigns, developing plans 
to continuously improve performance, response rates and ROI. To ensure effective use of campaign 
data to improve targeting, segmentation and overall campaign performance

4. To design and implement campaigns with robust and engaging supporter journeys, that build 
meaningful relationships and increase lifetime value & thereby long term sustainable income

5. To work with internal stakeholders to create inspiring Charity impact stories and campaigns that
drive public support of the 'general charity fund’ & enable long term, unrestricted income growth

6. To support the Head of Individual Giving to develop and implement the Individual Giving & Legacies 5 Year Campaign Strategy providing long term sustainable income and supporter growth, as well as 
line-manage and develop staff responsible for delivering Individual Giving & Legacies campaigns,
fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture

7. To provide guidance, training and support to the Public Fundraising Team and wider Charity Team 
for all relevant Individual Giving and Legacy campaigns/products 

8. To build and manage key stakeholder relationships with existing third party suppliers, Data & AI 
agencies, external Raffle and Prize Draw platforms, Design Agencies, and Mailing/Fulfilment 
Houses, to maximise campaign effectiveness

9. To lead and maximise opportunities to drive new data acquisition and lead generation across all 
channels, including reviewing and optimising existing lead generation activity and developing new, 
innovative lead generation campaigns

10. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including data protection, Gambling 
regulations, and Tax/Gift Aid, ensuring Birmingham Women’s and Children's Hospital Charity is 
compliant with all legislation and best practice

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
• Free flu jabs 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Charity events throughout the year 
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Individual Giving Campaigns Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.

We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.

Bow Church is looking for an organised, proactive and relational Operations Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day life, ministry and mission of our church community.

Bow Church is a vibrant community seeking out the abundant life of following Jesus, encountering the Spirit and growing in the Bible – and helping others in Bow to come, belong, serve, give and grow within that story.

Working closely with the Rector and other leaders, you’ll coordinate the practical rhythms of church life, maintain the systems, communication and organisation that enable the life of the church to flourish, help oversee our buildings, events and governance, and support volunteers, ministry leaders and staff.

This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who enjoys helping people, systems and activities work well together. You’ll need strong organisational and interpersonal skills, good judgement and the ability to move confidently between practical administration, relationship-building and day-to-day problem-solving.

This is a permanent, flexible three-day-per-week role (21 hours), including some Sundays and occasional evenings as part of the normal rhythm of church life. Salary: £19,200–£21,600 per annum (£32,000–£36,000 FTE), depending on experience.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For information on this and any other vacancies and to get more of a sense of who we are, please visit: www.bow.church/work-with-us