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The Role
The Hummingbird Pollinator is a strategic and external-facing leader who combines vision with agility, precision with creativity. They will guide Canopy’s Philanthropic Partnerships team in cultivating high-value relationships, securing transformational funding, and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
As part of Canopy’s leadership team, the Hummingbird Pollinator will serve as a trusted advisor on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and organizational sustainability — ensuring every partnership fuels our mission and amplifies Canopy’s impact on the world’s forests and climate.
The Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Philanthropic Vision
- Develop and execute Canopy’s 5-year philanthropic strategy, aligning major gifts, institutional partnerships, and stewardship with Canopy’s bold goals.
- Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, ensuring forecasting and pipeline accuracy.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate storytelling, communications, and immersive engagement into all donor interactions.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor the Development Director and Donor Engagement Specialist.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
- Partner with Grants, Research, and Analytics colleagues to ensure seamless execution and reporting.
Donor Engagement & Relationship Building
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and institutional partnerships.
- Lead high-impact donor experiences that inspire connection and long-term commitment.
- Represent Canopy externally as a trusted, strategic ambassador to our philanthropic partners.
Philanthropic Culture & Collaboration
- Champion a culture of philanthropy across Canopy — helping all teams understand and celebrate the power of donor partnerships.
- Equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful donor storytelling.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure that philanthropic principles are integrated into all strategic planning and communications.
About Canopy
At Canopy, we partner with the world’s largest brands and innovators to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate. We’re a not-for-profit that makes the impossible happen — building market solutions to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests standing and scale Next Gen alternatives that change supply chains forever.
Why Join Canopy
This is a rare moment to join a movement on the rise. With a transformational foundation in place and a clear path toward long-term sustainability, the Hummingbird Pollinator will help shape the next era of Canopy’s philanthropic growth.
You’ll join a globally distributed team of innovators and advocates, united by the belief that bold collaboration can protect the planet’s most vital forests — and transform industries along the way.
About You
You are agile, curious, and creative. You see patterns others miss, forge connections that spark growth, and thrive in dynamic environments. You’re both strategic and relational, bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to every interaction.
You bring:
- 10+ years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or institutional philanthropy, including leadership experience.
- A record of securing transformative gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.
- Experience leading and mentoring collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence.
- Creativity, curiosity, and a “Yes AND…” mindset.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills that inspire confidence.
- Resilience, adaptability, and humour.
- Passion for environmental impact, conservation, or systems change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Step into a pivotal leadership opportunity at Single Homeless Project (SHP) and be part of shaping a dynamic new service at the forefront of tackling rough sleeping in Westminster. The Harrow Road Assessment Hub is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where lives are changed through rapid assessment, meaningful support, and timely resettlement. As Team Manager, you’ll be instrumental in guiding a committed team of frontline staff to deliver personalised, trauma-informed support that helps clients make real progress towards lasting stability and a place to call home.
This role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills in a setting that demands creativity, collaboration, and compassion. You'll oversee the daily rhythm of the service - ensuring assessments are swift and thorough, support planning is focused and effective, and move-on options are always progressing. You’ll work side by side with the Service Manager, connecting with partners across boroughs to achieve the best outcomes for every client. It's a unique opportunity to drive forward a mission-led service while developing your own career in a supportive, ambitious organisation.
About you:
- You’re an experienced leader who brings out the best in others, supporting your team to deliver compassionate, high-quality support for clients with complex needs.
- You understand the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and have hands-on experience helping clients reconnect, resettle or move on from rough sleeping.
- You’re confident working in fast-paced settings, balancing care and accountability to ensure safe, effective and trauma-informed support.
- You’re skilled at building strong partnerships across housing, health and other services to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- You bring sound judgement, clear communication and a calm, supportive approach to managing people and situations.
- You’re motivated by creating change - for your team, your service and for every client who walks through the door.
About Us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 16th November at midnight
Interview date: Monday 24th November online via Microsoft Teams
Please note there may be a second stage process for those progressed in service in Westminster.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join our Care Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
Our Care Events Team provide an extensive programme of groups and events for the 800 life-limited children, their families and bereaved families. There are themed family events, social groups for siblings of different ages, pamper days for mums, counselling groups, bereavement café, memorial days and many festive events such as ice-skating at Hampton Court. Taking place at our hospices and in the communities we serve, there are 5-6 events each week, offering important opportunities for families to make memories together.
About the role
The Care Events Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the annual programme of events. The Care Event Manager leads the Care Events Team, including an Events Assistant, Events Management Intern, Counsellor and care events volunteers, and working with family support workers, children’s therapists and counsellors to deliver an incredible programme of creative and inclusive experiences. The Care Events Manager works alongside the Lead Therapist and Lead Counsellor to ensure that family support at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is everything the children and families need it to be.
At a weekly meeting, the team are made aware of children and family members who are struggling and think together about where they might benefit from the opportunity to spend time with others who share similar experiences or receive group therapy. Utilising professional events management skills, each event is planned meticulously to be a safe and inviting space. Providing this opportunity for families is integral to their mental wellbeing.
About you
This role requires an individual with professional events management experience, with a proven track record of executing high-profile and bespoke events. The individual should have skills in marketing, events administration and able to create events for families from diverse backgrounds. Excellent project management skills are required to keep the fast-paced programme on track, alongside diligence in health and safety. Leadership and management expertise enable the team to thrive, so that we can provide outstanding support to families. The Care Events Manager should be a compassionate and caring individual, sensitive to the needs of families at Shooting Star, with the emotional resilience to work with families who are experiencing grief and trauma. This is a unique opportunity for an events manager to utilise their skillset to make a huge difference to the families that we support.
Once or twice a month the Care Events Manager is expected to work on a Saturday or Sunday (time is given back during the week). The Care Events Manager will be working predominantly from either of our hospice sites (Guildford and Hampton) so they’re able to interact with the wider team. There may be one day a week when the Care Events Manager is able to work from home, however this isn’t every week.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
In addition, an enhanced disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please complete our online application and send a statement outlining how your skills and experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a real difference and driving transformative change? Join the British Heart Foundation as our New Business Lead – Philanthropy, a pivotal new role designed to take our fundraising ambitions to the next level.
With bold plans to significantly grow our philanthropic income over the next five years, you’ll spearhead a fresh approach to new business, helping us unlock high-value opportunities and strengthen our commitment to life-changing research.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will shape and deliver a new business strategy that inspires six- and seven-figure gifts, managing a dynamic portfolio of Major Donor and Trust & Foundation prospects. Your expertise will help create a culture of innovation and collaboration, supporting your colleagues as you collectively drive new relationships and secure sustainable, multi-year income streams.
This role is perfect for someone with the vision and autonomy to navigate the entire philanthropic journey—from identifying prospects and building relationships to crafting compelling proposals and collaborating across teams. You’ll play a central part in developing our Philanthropy Board and leading the development of a new business culture, all while helping us build a world where everyone enjoys a healthier heart for longer.
If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by the prospect of high-value fundraising, and ready to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We’re seeking an ambitious, results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing six and seven figure multi-year gifts.
As our ideal candidate, you have new business knowledge and are adept at building and nurturing high-value relationships, demonstrating gravitas and passion for the cause when engaging with senior stakeholders, Trustees, and high-net-worth donors.
You have the skills and experience to autonomously lead on every stage of the cultivation journey. Strategic thinking is crucial – you can spot growth opportunities, shape innovative fundraising propositions, and collaborate across teams to deliver transformative outcomes for the BHF.
As someone who adopts a truly collaborative perspective, you can think beyond your own portfolio and team to deliver transformative relationships.
Your experience of engaging senior volunteer leaders, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and working within a matrix structure will be essential.
You have exceptional communication, both written and verbal, and the ability to inspire commitment and connection to our mission. Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems are required.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
On occasion you will need to attend evening events.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Job (in a nutshell)
Leading the Education partnerships team, responsibility for the development of all Educaiton customers and for maintaining the income generation and young people targets in line with the overall Trust strategy and annual requirements.
Who we’re looking for
A dynamic individual who is capable of balancing the mix of future vision with everyday demands.
This a senior management position which is responsible for the strategic direction and the leadership day to day operation of our extremely busy Education Team. The role requires you to be strategic but pragmatic, balancing the mission and purpose of The Trust with tactical day to day delivery of Sales support and partnership working across the organisation.
You will manage a team of up to ten direct reports, and will also need to build strong relationships across The Trust with fellow Senior Managers and Directors, and most specifically with our Centre Management teams, Fundraising and Marketing Teams. You will need to balance carefully the needs of our internal and external customers, allocating time and resources accordingly. Also, The Trust has a new strategic plan looking at growth of the number of young people we work with, including the recently launched Schools Adventure Programme.
Your experience
We would love you to have a strong background in Sales with proven effective results but also having commercial acumen and experience, with the ability to think and act strategically. You will have a minimum of three years experience of leading, managing and inspiring teams. A supportive approach to the development and coaching of the team is an essential element within this.
The ability to work confidently and flexibly across all Trust departments, supporting where required.
A solid knowledge of the Education Sector for both Scotland and England as well as proven relationship building skills, and enjoyment of working collaboratively across departments and at all levels through effective communication.
Working for the Trust requires a Flexible ‘can-do’ attitude to workload, able to multitask and re-prioritise projects at short notice.
Areas of repsponsibility
- Leadership and management of the Education Team, providing direction, challenge, support and development as appropriate. This will also involve coaching and supporting the team in their professional development, as well as in the management and execution of sales targets.
- Development and ownership of The Education Team’s annual revenue target, specifically looking at Charitable funding levels, volumes and occupancy levels across all centres.
- Ownership of and responsibility for all aspects of the Education sector, ensuring that all aspects of marketing, sales, customer service, delivery and finance are reviewed and implemented to a high standard with the overall objective of informing greater impact for the clients
- Working collaboratively with Early Careers Business Development and Summer Adventures to share ownership of the current capacity levels. Ensuring optimum fill and a responsible client mix.
- Building strong relationships internally and externally. Developing and supporting the Education Team with new initiatives and lead generation ideas.
- Supporting the centre operational teams to have clarity of the sector and a deeper awareness of the Education teams role and focus.
- Ownership of the Education cost centre budget, including the development of return on investment data wherever possible.
- Optimising the use of all internal CRM systems and associated reporting for management purposes.
- Contributing to the work of the wider senior leadership team as required, including attending and contributing to senior team discussions, acting as an ambassador for The Trust at events and conferences, supporting colleagues in other areas of The Trust’s work.
Location: Home-based with average 1 day per week in head office / centre location. The role will include considerable travel.
Settling in period
There is a 3-month settling in period from contract start date.
The closing date is 21st November 2025 with first interviews taking place on 2nd December 2025.
To inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure in the outdoors.
We’re looking for a bold, creative, and unflappable technology leader who thrives in complexity and loves turning chaos into clarity. As our Enterprise Architecture, you’ll help shape the digital backbone of The King’s Trust, designing the systems, structures, and strategies that allow us to change young lives for the better.
Let’s be honest, this is a big role. You’ll be spinning plates, untangling legacy systems, and bringing order to a lot of moving parts. But if you’re the kind of person who sees opportunity in this and loves using technology to make a difference, you’ll absolutely thrive here.
You’ll lead our architecture and business analysis functions, setting the direction, building capability, and inspiring your team to deliver. From evolving our enterprise architecture framework to driving adoption of new technologies like AI and automation, you’ll make sure every decision we take is grounded in purpose, scalability, and security.
You’ll also work closely with senior leaders, helping them translate ambition into action and ensure every investment delivers real value. This is your chance to connect people, process, data, and technology into something that truly matters.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Vision and drive to create clarity from complexity
- Experience leading enterprise architecture across multiple domains
- Confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- A love of technology, strategy, and getting things done
- A clear understanding of data protection and safeguarding principles
If you’re ready to build something meaningful, where no two days are the same, and your work has a direct impact on young people’s futures, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a creative, driven, compassionate, Communications Lead to develop, lead, and implement an integrated communications strategy that supports our ambition to double the number of adults learning to read with Read Easy UK by the end of our current strategy.
As a strong communications generalist, with strategic and operational expertise, the Communications Lead will work closely with employees, volunteers and other key stakeholders to strengthen the charity’s national brand and position. This role covers all aspects of communications including media relations, digital communications, brand communications, stakeholder and internal communications.
The post holder will shape and deliver communications activity that inspires, informs, and engages our key audiences, including volunteers, potential Readers, funders, the media, and partners across the UK.
The successful candidate will be strategic and agile and will enjoy shaping strategy alongside delivering communications activity. This is a standalone role, leading and delivering internal and external communications for the organisation in collaboration with other key partners.
Location: Fully Remote/Home-based with very occasional travel to regional groups as required and for up to 3 team meetings per annum (currently held in Birmingham).
Reports to: Read Easy UK CEO.
Line Management: Volunteers and freelancers, and potential for future employees.
Start date: January 2026 (or sooner).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Up to £15,200 - £22,800 depending on hours (Up to £38k FTE).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles.
- Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period).
- Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service)
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Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals.
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Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity
- A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers
We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.
When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.
If you need any support with your application or have any questions in advance of an application, please do contact us.
Please download the applicant pack for full job description and person specification and for details on how to apply.
The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Sunday 30 Nov 2025 (11.59PM).
Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
We anticipate a second round of interviews on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic health charity to find their Corporate Fundraising Manager.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with flexible/ remote working but regular visits to the charity’s Head office in Hampshire.
Reporting into the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, primarily you will be responsible for building engagement and driving new income via charity of the year partnerships, corporate partnerships, and employee fundraising. You will manage the Corporate Partnership Officer who is developing a growing portfolio of supporters across different sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy, focusing on securing long-term, high-value partnerships with existing and new organisations aligned to the mission.
- Lead on building and maintaining a pipeline of new corporate prospects, driving new business and fostering strong partnerships that support objectives.
- Build and nurture relationships with existing and new partners, ensuring they are engaged, informed, and understand the impact of their support.
- Oversee and manage corporate partnerships income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets, KPIs and return on investment are achieved and reported.
- Mentor, manage and develop our Corporate Partnership Officer
- Work closely with the wider fundraising team to support sponsorship requests with our charity and partners.
- Champion collaborative working across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure alignment with our business plans and strategy.
Person Specification:
- Has a proven new business track-record developing partnerships with commercial and corporate organisations across multiple sectors, comfortable operating at five-and six figure-corporate income
- Proven experience of developing relationships and matching products, services and/or activities to suit the needs of corporate partners
- Demonstrable experience in growing income over time and seeking out new opportunities
- Proven experience of setting and managing income and expenditure budgets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to different types of audience through various channels
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title: Health Community Engagement Manager – Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System
Salary: SCP 39 to SCP 44 (£38,864 to £43,193) per annum
Responsible to:Head of Health & Social Care with a dotted line to relevant lead at NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
Location: Working hours divided between BVSC Offices (5th Floor, Latham House, 33-34 Paradise Street, Birmingham), NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board offices and home address, as agreed by BVSC.
Hours of work:35 hours
Contract Duration:Fixed term until 29 October 2027. Secondments from VCFSE organisations in Birmingham and Solihull are encouraged.
Health Community Engagement Manager
· Are you passionate about empowering communities to shape the future of local health and care?
· Do you thrive on bringing people and organisations together to drive system-wide change?
· Are you organised, strategic, and driven by equity and community voice?
If you’ve answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is the city’s leading infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to strengthen and champion Birmingham’s voluntary and community organisations, supporting them to grow, collaborate and increase their impact across the city. Our work spans a wide range of areas including health and social care, children and young people, community development, and multiple complex needs.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Health Community Engagement Manager to lead an ambitious new programme of community engagement across Birmingham and Solihull. Working in partnership with NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board , BVSC, Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) and the Birmingham and Solihull VCFSE Leadership Alliance, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how communities influence decisions about health and care at a system-wide level.
You will play a central role in ensuring that the voices of local people, especially those most affected by health inequalities, are heard and acted upon.
As the Health Community Engagement Manager, you will lead the delivery of a wide-ranging engagement programme that connects health priorities with community insight and experience.
You will oversee ICB Community Panels, coordinate a small-grants scheme to fund VCFSE-led engagement, and support local organisations to evaluate and share their learning. You will work closely with BVSC Research, the NHS Communications and Engagement teams, and a wide range of local authority and community partners to ensure that engagement activity is coherent, inclusive and impactful.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will design and manage processes that make it easier for smaller, community-led and faith-based organisations to get involved in shaping health services. You will ensure that the themes emerging from community discussions are reported clearly and used to inform system strategy and policy. You will also play an active role in strengthening networks such as the Birch Network and the CHERP platform, supporting the sharing of good practice in engagement, research and policy development.
To succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience of community engagement within health or related fields, together with a deep understanding of the VCFSE sector in Birmingham and Solihull. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working confidently with senior leaders as well as with grassroots community groups.
You will be comfortable leading projects, managing budgets and supporting others, while remaining flexible and solution-focused in a fast-moving environment. Above all, you will be motivated by a commitment to equity, inclusion and meaningful community engagement and involvement.
In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on how communities influence health and care across Birmingham and Solihull. BVSC offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive and values-led culture, and opportunities for professional development through its networks and learning programmes.
If you are ready to help shape a more inclusive approach to health engagement and ensure that communities are at the heart of decision-making, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the job description for further details
Working for BVSC
BVSC is proud to provide a place to work in which staff feel valued and motivated. Our talented and committed staff team are provided with competitive terms and conditions, and a supportive, flexible, friendly working environment.
Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.
Terms and conditions
· 35 hour working week
· 29 days annual leave + bank holidays a year
· 5% pension contribution
· 3.5 times salary Death in service benefit
· BVSC is a Living Wage Employer
Work-life balance
· Hybrid working, allowing staff to divide their working hours between our city centre office and their home
· Flexible working arrangements available for staff
· A flextime system is in place for staff
· We offer up to 7 days paid leave per year for undertaking voluntary work or public duties
· We provide generous maternity and paternity pay
Staff development
· We support staff to undertake training and development, providing funding and time off for study
Values based approach
· We take a values led approach to the full employee journey including values based interview, and values based supervision and appraisals
Wellbeing
· We offer free access to a range of wellbeing platforms
· BVSC offers all employees a suite of wellbeing support
We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:
Commitment: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action
Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives
Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham
Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes
At BVSC, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively strive to create an environment where all individuals - regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other aspect of their identity or lived experience - are welcomed, respected, and valued.
As part of our commitment to positive action, we take proactive steps, where needed, to address underrepresentation and create fair opportunities, particularly in recruitment. We aim to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to progress and succeed.
We stand in solidarity with all marginalised communities, ensuring that our policies, practices, and culture are inclusive, equitable, and empowering. We are dedicated to challenging discrimination and fostering a workplace where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.
We strongly encourage suitably experienced applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join BVSC.
We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks, if applicable to the role, will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted.
For a job description please click here
For an equal opportunities monitoring form please click here
Closing date for applications – Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10am
Interviews to take place – Tuesday 9 December 2025, in person
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025. If you have not been contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025, you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Secondments will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Payroll Manager to join an established Finance team to lead the payroll function.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Payroll Manager will play a crucial role in supporting our employees through the timely and accurate processing of all associated payrolls and dealing with employee queries on an ad hoc basis. The Payroll Manager will be a key link between our regional and central managers and our finance team, and central to fostering a culture of trust and fairness across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and technical skills, with a high attention to detail and capable of working independently to deadlines
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Position: Counselling Manager
Salary: £32,000 pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution
Hours: 30 hours p/w
Days of work: Flexible but must include Thursdays
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield S3 8LT
Benefits:
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6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays), with additional days with 2+ years of service
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4% Pension contribution
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Monthly independent clinical supervision, contribution towards CPD and pro-rata reimbursement for membership of relevant professional bodies
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Enhanced sickness pay
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Employee Life Cover
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Take your birthday off
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Salary sacrifice schemes- Holidays, Cycle to Work
Reporting to: Head of Operations (plus funded external clinical supervision)
Direct reports: 2x Senior Counsellors, counselling placement students and volunteers
Collaborating with: Casework Manager, Community Development Manager, Policy, Training and Research Lead
Welcome to the Snowdrop Project:
The Snowdrop Project is the first organisation in the UK to provide long-term, community-based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We aim to reduce the risk of re-exploitation, to create and implement models of best practice and to share this knowledge with other agencies and individuals nationally and beyond.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a kind, passionate, and forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
About the Snowdrop Project Counselling Service:
The Snowdrop Project Counselling Service stands as a beacon of hope, healing and humanity for survivors of modern slavery and exploitation in South Yorkshire.
Rooted in a trauma-informed, person-centred, and phenomenological philosophy, the service offers a compassionate and holistic approach that honours each individual’s unique journey. By removing barriers to access, fostering long-term therapeutic relationships and integrating innovative bottom-up approach. Snowdrop creates a safe and empowering space where survivors can reclaim their sense of self and agency.
About the Role:
Funded by The National Lottery Reaching Communities, we are looking for a passionate and motivated manager, who is aligned with our clinical approach, to cultivate and grow the counselling service in line with our mission to see survivors of modern slavery and exploitation recover from their experiences and thrive. This role is responsible for leading a team, developing the counselling offer and contributing to systems change within the UK through social policy and research.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading and managing a team of counsellors, promoting reflection, wellbeing and innovation within the service
- Developing our therapeutic service in collaboration with the counselling and Leadership team
- Providing 1:1 therapeutic counselling service for a small number of survivors of modern slavery with complex needs
- Contributing to the development of an evidence base for the service, delivering training and contributing to research
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully- incomplete or irrelevant cover letters will be excluded) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.
We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work.
Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that addresses all the points detailed in the person specification, giving relevant examples which demonstrate your suitability for the position.
We will be shortlisting for interview based on the below scoring system:
0 – Weak Does not address the essential criteria
1 – Average Addresses part of the essential criteria, provides little detail
2 – Good Addresses the essential criteria, providing some detailed relevant explanations
3 – Excellent Provides a thorough, considered explanation that fully addresses the person specification.
Empowering survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and thrive


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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-five centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We have an established centralised Student Opportunities team that manages the oversight of additional enrichment opportunities and programmes across the charity including arts-based programmes, career placements, and the development of IntoUniversity’s Associate Network (alumni community). This team works closely with our local learning centres to promote, recruit, and deliver these diverse opportunities for students.
We are looking for an interim Oxbridge Programme Manager to join our Student Opportunities team on a fixed-term basis. You will lead on the delivery and development of our comprehensive programme of support for young people across our network who are interested in applying to Oxford, Cambridge or other highly-selective universities. You will provide expert advice and support to student cohorts in group workshops and on a one-to-one basis to help them make informed decisions about their future choices and submit competitive applications.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until January 2027
Start date: January 2026
Location: Frequent travel around the UK is required for this role. Could be based in one of the following IntoUniversity centres: Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Nottingham
Salary: £39,100 per annum (including £2,700 London contribution) for candidates based in London; £36,400 per annum for candidates based outside of London
Job Purpose
The Oxbridge Programme Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Explore Oxbridge programme. They will work closely with the Head of Student Opportunities to plan and develop the programme.
The role will involve the management and coordination of a comprehensive package of support for students from Year 9 / S2 upwards. This includes workshops, webinars, day trips and residentials designed to increase student knowledge about studying at selective universities, in particular The University of Oxford and The University of Cambridge.
The role will involve stewardship of various stakeholders, including Oxbridge colleges and IU school partners. The Programme Manager will work closely with the wider Student Opportunities team and IntoUniversity centre teams to ensure students are benefitting from the programme.
Explore Oxbridge
The Explore Oxbridge programme is open to students who are either currently being supported by IntoUniversity centres (typically students aged 14-18 years) or IntoUniversity Student Associates (IU alumni). The programme offered to students will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Personal statement support
- Mock interview practice
- Student life workshops and webinars
- Subject choice advice
- Research project support
- Subject taster sessions
- Open days and residentials
Eligibility for the role
In order to be eligible for the role, applicants will:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree to a 2.2 or higher.
- Have achieved a grade C or higher in GCSE Maths and English/ achieved National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit level (grades 1-2) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Have EITHER a minimum of 18 months full-time paid experience working in a delivery role at IntoUniversity; OR a minimum of 2 years full-time paid or voluntary experience working with children and young people, either at IntoUniversity, or external organisations, or a combination of both. Please note that we will not take part-time, seasonal or ad-hoc work into account when calculating the length of full-time experience.
- Have the right to work in the UK (please note that as a charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
- Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the Oxbridge application and admissions process and how to translate this into engaging, differentiated and age-appropriate materials, programmes and content.
- Be able to apply knowledge of H.E. and the Oxbridge college system, to help young people decide about their futures; and have knowledge of national developments in H.E. and their impact on young people traditionally underrepresented in H.E.
- Have experience of confidently liaising with a variety of stakeholders, for example: head teachers, funders, universities
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Strategic Communications Manager to work as part of our Policy & Practice Team.
This is a 22-month fixed term contract to the end of September 2027, with potential to extend
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
Policy and Practice work towards our corporate strategy objectives by elevating the voices of lived experience and diverse communities to influence system change and ensuring it is then delivered on the ground for people severely affected by mental illness.
How you will make a difference
The Strategic Communications Manager will shape and deliver the communications strategy for a landmark, mental health partnership. The partnership, funded by the Wellcome Trust, brings together over 20 leading mental health organisations in a coordinated effort to push mental health up the political agenda and drive transformational change in UK mental health care. The role will support the Influencing Partnership Strategic Lead, hosted at Rethink Mental Illness, and comms colleagues across the sector to deliver this.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Are you passionate about volunteers and digital inclusion? Join us to coordinate Bexley’s Digital Champions, inspiring and supporting volunteers to help residents navigate the online world with confidence.
The digital world is all around us, yet many residents are being left behind. Around one in twenty adults has never used the internet, and many more struggle with access, skills, or confidence. This digital divide affects employment, healthcare, social connection, and other areas that directly impact quality of life. This is your chance to make a real difference — empowering people to access healthcare, services, and opportunities in an increasingly digital world.
Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is looking for an organised and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to lead our growing Digital Champions project. You’ll recruit, train, and support a network of volunteer Digital Champions who help residents gain the confidence and skills to use technology in their everyday lives.
From sending an email or applying for a Blue Badge to accessing online GP services — your work will help make sure no one in Bexley is left behind as life moves increasingly online.
About the role
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
· Recruit, train, and support volunteer Digital Champions across Bexley.
· Build partnerships with community groups and local organisations to reach residents who need support.
· Organise regular volunteer meet-ups, training sessions, and peer learning opportunities.
· Monitor and report on project activity and outcomes.
· Promote the Digital Champions network and share its impact locally and beyond.
This is a community-focused coordination role — perfect for someone who loves working with people, supporting volunteers, and building meaningful partnerships. You don’t need to be a tech expert — just confident using digital tools and enthusiastic about helping others learn.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:
· Have experience supporting or managing volunteers.
· Are confident using digital tools (like email, forms, and video calls) and can explain them clearly to others.
· Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with partners.
· Are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
· Care about inclusion and want to help reduce digital inequalities.
Why join BVSC?
BVSC is a supportive, friendly team committed to strengthening the voluntary and community sector in Bexley. We offer:
· 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
· An extra day off for your birthday
· 6% employer pension contribution
· Flexible working: one day working from home each week, with flexible start and finish times (8am–6pm, core hours 10am–4pm)
· Access to the Blue Light Card
· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
· A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
Job Title: Business Operations Manager
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Contract: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 23:59pm, Sunday 16th of November 2025
1st round Interviews: Wednesday 26th & 27th of November (online).
Final stage interviews: First week of December (in-person)
Whitechapel, London with hybrid working (1-2 days per week in office)
At B Lab UK, we help businesses to meet exemplary standards and show the way forward for the whole planet. Naturally, how we run our own operations is absolutely key. That’s where you come in as our Business Operations Manager.
As Business Operations Manager, you will manage the delivery of our annual organisational planning and reporting, which is crucial as we continue to set ourselves ambitious targets. You’ll empower and enable colleagues to perform at their best through streamlined business operations, effective ways of working, and clear and consistent systems and practices. We believe you’ll bring your own unique take on where we can continue to enhance our operations.
B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement, with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit. There are now over 10,000 B Corps spanning 102 countries and 160+ sectors, with many well-known brands including Patagonia, The Guardian, Giff Gaff and Divine Chocolate. 2,500 of those businesses are in the UK.
As Business Operations Manager, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing, embedding and embodying organisational and operational effectiveness.
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Manage the delivery of our annual organisational business planning process, supporting the Head of Operations and partnering with our leadership team, Heads of department and managers to ensure the planning cycle runs smoothly.
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Embed a structured approach to reporting and monitoring.
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Optimise internal knowledge management systems and communication channels to drive clear, effective and consistent internal communication.
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Facilitate access to robust and clean operational data in order to enable data-driven decisions.
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Advise and guide a programme of measuring ourselves against the B Corp Standards.
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Line manage a small team, providing coaching support to enable growth and development.
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert for full requirements for this role.
The kind of things we’re looking for…
We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria below.
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Expertise in successfully coordinating the delivery of organisational planning processes, including business planning and reporting cycles.
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Ability to line manage a small team, with an inclusive, coaching approach that will upskill others, build trust and bring out the best in everyone.
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Ability to implement reporting and tracking systems to monitor progress against objectives and ensure accountability.
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Ability to advise on internal knowledge management and operational data, in order to drive business decisions, improve performance and raise the bar across the organisation.
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Good understanding of organisational compliance and the ethical use of data.
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Strong communication skills, with an eagerness to collaborate, provide clear, accessible guidance and advice – and go further together.
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Commitment to bringing ambition, integrity, professionalism and balance to your work – as well as to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Proactive problem-solving, with the ability to plan for risks but choose courage over comfort.
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Ability to learn our digital platforms (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Asana helpful).
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Passion about sustainability – especially how business can be a force for good.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).
B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
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