Head of fundraising and marketing jobs
Whitley Fund for Nature
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity supporting outstanding grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South. Through project funding (Awards), training, and media profile, we support local solutions to the planet’s most pressing conservation challenges. Our winners are courageous changemakers, working alongside communities to save species and protect ecosystems. Established in 1993, we have channeled £24 million to +220 conservation leaders in 80 countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission, and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassadors including Sir David Attenborough.
The Opportunity
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to contribute to high-profile events such as the prestigious Whitley Awards Ceremony, conservation summits and fundraising receptions, while also supporting office management, operational and administrative functions at the charity’s London office.
The ideal candidate will be keen to contribute, have excellent attention to detail, and a passion for environmental and/or charitable work. This is a varied and hands-on administrative role crucial in underpinning the efforts of our small, dynamic team.
EVENTS ASSISTANT - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Proven ability to manage administrative systems
- Experience coordinating suppliers and event logistics
- Experience of using a database to maintain accurate records and reporting on results
- IT literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to deadlines
- Reliable, proactive and willing to take initiative
- Comfortable working as part of a small, busy team.
Desirable
- Previous involvement in the charity or environmental secto
- Experience supporting office logistics
- Experience supporting high-profile or donor events
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Interest in conservation, sustainability, or the natural world
- Knowledge of simple budget management or finance procedures.
Additional details and benefits:
- Attractive holiday package totaling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays (prorated)
- Training and professional development opportunities provided
- The charity operates a Pension Scheme and a Life Assurance Scheme
- Access to 24hr Employee Assistance Programme.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We therefore encourage applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progressing and continuing development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.
EVENTS AND OFFICE ASSISTANT - JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTING TO HEAD OF OPERATIONS
EVENT SUPPORT
Whitley Awards Ceremony
The Whitley Awards are the result of an international search to find, fund, train and put a spotlight on outstanding grassroots leaders and their conservation projects. Finalists are invited to London for a week of training and events, culminating with the Whitley Awards Ceremony, where winners receive their Awards from WFN Patron, HRH The Princess Royal in front of 400 guests and many more tuning in via our livestream.
The Events and Office Assistant (EOA) will assist in the planning and delivery of the annual Whitley Awards Week, including the Ceremony, Friends Reception, NGO Reception, and related activities, particularly in the following areas:
- Arrange team and visitor travel, accommodation, and hospitality logistics
- Manage event guest lists and RSVPs using Salesforce and other platforms; help coordinate mail-outs and e-invitations
- Provide on-the-day event support including set-up, guest registration, and general assistance
- Support event logistics such as venue liaison, catering, AV, décor, merchandise, and materials, assisting with supplier coordination
- Champion WFN’s Event Code of Conduct.
Other WFN Events
Throughout the year WFN holds other fundraising and engagement events ranging from intimate dinners with supporters, winner talks, events as part of our Next Gen programme, and major initiatives such as Royal dinners, Galas and Biodiversity Summits which will require the EOA’s assistance.
- Manage ticketing and Q&A platforms and associated activities
- Coordinate volunteer involvement where required
- Support the organisation and logistics of fundraising and engagement events, including acting as venue liaison, arranging catering, managing guest lists, etc
- Assist with production of event materials as needed (signage, name badges, merchandise).
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
Smooth running of the WFN office and systems is vital for the charity to work effectively, with this role helping to support the team. The WFN office is a busy and welcoming environment, with regular visits by winners and supporters.
Office Management
- Ensure the office is a welcoming, tidy, and well-functioning space
- Greet visitors and manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries
- Liaise with team and suppliers to order office materials and manage contracts (utilities, cleaning, stationery, refreshments, merchandise etc.)
- Manage post, deliveries, and waste removal procedures
- Oversee and liaise with the office cleaners to ensure they have the products they need and are paid in a timely manner.
Administrative Support
- Assist with diary management and scheduling meetings (in person and online)
- Arrange team and visitor travel, accommodation, and hospitality logistics
- Draft routine correspondence, thank-you letters, and other administrative communications
- Review and respond to general email enquiries (info inbox)
- Support the Head of Finance with basic administrative and data entry tasks
- Help maintain and update WFN’s CRM database (currently Salesforce) with contacts, donors, suppliers, event attendees
- Support the team with data entry, filing, record keeping, and maintaining digital and physical systems.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Represent WFN professionally at all times
- Adhere to WFN’s financial and operational procedures
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested from time to time. This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve.
Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity supporting grassroots practitioners across the Global South.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development & Communications
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Head of Development & Communications
Salary: £33,410 – £36,678
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention work disrupts the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
The Development Manager sits within our Development & Communications Team and plays a critical role in securing the funding and partnerships that fuel our global prevention efforts. This role is responsible for managing and preparing high-quality funding applications, nurturing donor and partner relationships, and leading on individual giving initiatives that grow our supporter base and strengthen long-term sustainability.
This is a dynamic and strategic role suited to someone who is a strong writer, comfortable working with data and impact insights, and driven to connect STOP THE TRAFFIK’s mission with funders who share our vision. You will help build a strong pipeline of philanthropic, trust, foundation, and corporate support, ensuring the organisation continues to innovate and scale its prevention programmes worldwide.
This role will be responsible for:
Funding Development & Applications
• Prepare and submit compelling, high-quality funding proposals to trusts and foundations.
• Develop supplementary materials for applications, including budgets, MEL frameworks, timelines, and theories of change.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities to maintain a strong pipeline.
• Manage funding calendars, ensuring deadlines, reporting, and grant obligations are met.
Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, partners, and individual donors, ensuring excellent stewardship.
• Support the Head of Development & Communications in cultivating philanthropic prospects and corporate partnerships.
• Represent STOP THE TRAFFIK in meetings and presentations with funders and external stakeholders.
Campaigns & Individual Giving
• Lead individual giving activities.
• Collaborate with the Development & Communications Team to design creative fundraising campaigns that grow income across diverse supporter groups including universities, schools, and community initiatives.
Storytelling & Impact
• Translate data, insights, and project outcomes into persuasive narratives for funders and partners.
• Work closely with programme teams to gather impact information and incorporate it into applications and pitches.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in fundraising or partnership development within the charity or social impact sector.
• A strong track record of writing successful funding proposals and trust/foundation applications.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, evidence-based narratives.
• Experience researching prospects and managing a varied funding pipeline.
• Confidence presenting to funders and external audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with individuals and organisations.
• The ability to work with data and monitoring insights to strengthen reporting and funding cases.
• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and STOP THE TRAFFIK’s core values.
Benefits:
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.
• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.
• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.
• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Email your application via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer - The Brain Charity
Location: Liverpool-based - occasional travel across Merseyside and the UK
Salary: £75,000 per annum + 10% company pension
Contract: permanent, full-time
Are you ready to lead a values-driven charity that supports people affected by neurological conditions and their families across Merseyside and nationally?
The Brain Charity is a Liverpool-based national charity supporting adults, children and their families affected by any of more than 600 neurological and related conditions. Founded in 1993 by neurologists at The Walton Centre, we have grown a centre-based offer, hospital liaison roles and a national information, training and support service - from practical welfare and legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation (Neuro Gym) to peer connection via The Brain Food Café and employer/school training. We put lived experience, co-production and neuro-inclusive practice at the heart of everything we do: more than half of our staff and many of our volunteers have lived experience of neurological conditions.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver a 3–5 year strategy and an operational plan with clear priorities that secures the charity’s long-term impact and sustainable growth.
- Values leadership: Model and embed the charity’s person-centred, inclusive and co-productive values across services and culture.
- Growth & income diversification: Lead development of diverse income streams — fundraising, legacies and commercial activity — to strengthen financial resilience.
- Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, commissioners and wider stakeholders; amplify the charity’s voice in neuro-health and community settings.
- Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous outcome measurement, quality assurance and contract compliance so our impact drives commissioning and service development.
- People leadership: Stabilise staff morale, lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and promote wellbeing and inclusive working practices.
- Governance & financial stewardship: Provide timely, high-quality reporting to the Board; oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management to safeguard financial sustainability.
Who you are:
- An experienced Chief Executive or senior director with a minimum of three years’ experience at CEO or equivalent level.
- Proven track record of winning and managing commissioned contracts and delivering against local authority or health contracts.
- Skilled at building strategic partnerships and commanding credibility with senior stakeholders across health, local government and the voluntary sector.
- Confident at leading turnaround and financial sustainability work - experienced in budgeting, forecasting and making difficult decisions when needed.
- A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.
Why The Brain Charity?
- Lead a respected, person-centred organisation with a unique, wide-ranging offer across advice, emotional support, rehabilitation, social connection and national training.
- A high-impact role where you can stabilise the organisation, professionalise fundraising and scale services strategically.
- Liverpool-based centre with hybrid working and national reach — a chance to influence neuro-health practice and commissioning across the UK.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 19th January 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Salary: £38,000 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting To: Head of Marketing and Communications
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 18th January via the Workable link. Your covering letter should outline:
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Your motivations for applying to this role and what about our mission resonates with you
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How this role fits into your career plans
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Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
INTERVIEW STAGES
The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):
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First-round interview w/c 26th January
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Second-round interview w/c 2nd February
Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10–12 minutes maximum) on a strategic partnership communications plan. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.
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Final interview with the CEO
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mission 44 exists to drive change and build a fairer, more inclusive future for young people around the world. As our work and partnerships continue to grow, so does our ambition to tell powerful stories that shine a light on the barriers young people face, champion solutions, and inspire meaningful action.
The Communications Manager will be central to this mission, leading high-impact communications across brand and corporate partnerships, media, and talent to amplify Mission 44’s visibility and impact. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with global brands like Formula 1, lululemon, Hot Wheels, and HP on bold campaigns that drive real change for young people.
The role will lead and manage communications across Mission 44’s brand and corporate partnerships, acting as the primary contact and fostering long-term, trusted relationships. The role will develop and execute integrated communications plans, deliver compelling storytelling, and collaborate with internal teams and partners - including Lewis Hamilton Ventures - to amplify impact, drive engagement, and support organisational objectives.
The role also supports media relations, managing the day-to-day delivery of our media agency partnership to secure high-quality coverage, and playing a central role in talent engagement, connecting key talent to meaningful campaigns and moments that elevate Mission 44’s mission globally.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
BRAND & FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS (70%)
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Manage communications across Mission 44’s portfolio of brand and corporate partners, serving as the primary contact.
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Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with partners to strengthen engagement and impact.
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Develop and implement integrated communications plans (owned, earned, paid and shared) that support brand growth, income generation and organisational objectives.
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Identify and deliver compelling storytelling opportunities that highlight shared initiatives and drive visibility of the partnership.
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Collaborate closely with Events, Partnerships, and Philanthropy teams to create donor-facing materials, campaign messaging, and communications support for key activities and moments.
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Work in partnership with Lewis Hamilton Ventures to maximise strategic partnership opportunities and amplify Mission 44’s impact.
MEDIA RELATIONS (20%)
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Account manage the day-to-day relationship with Mission 44’s media agency, ensuring the delivery of high quality media coverage (reactive and proactive) to meet organisational objectives.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key media contacts where necessary.
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Monitor, evaluate and report on media coverage and performance, delivering regular insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team.
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Support crisis communications and reputational risk management as required.
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Work closely with the founder’s brand and communications team on joint high-profile press moments.
TALENT ENGAGEMENT (10%)
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Support talent engagement including strategy development, recruitment and ongoing engagement.
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Work cross-teams to identify and deliver opportunities for talent involvement across communications, fundraising, campaigns and partnerships.
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Support key moments where talent can meaningfully amplify Mission 44’s mission and impact.
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Monitor, evaluate and report on talent engagement activity to inform future strategy.
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
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Experience in the non-profit, social impact, or corporate social responsibility sectors.
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Proven experience working across communication channels (owned, earned, paid, and shared).
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Experience delivering brand and corporate partnership communications and integrated plans that drive income, brand growth, and organisational objectives.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling storytelling for diverse audiences.
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Ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with corporate partners and media.
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Strong project and stakeholder management skills, managing multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.
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Analytical skills to evaluate communications impact, provide recommendations, and optimise strategies.
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Confident engaging with high-profile partners, media, and talent - adapting to different situations
DESIRABLE
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Experience working with global or high-profile brands.
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Experience working with high-profile talent
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Experience supporting crisis communications and reputational risk management.
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Background in event communications, stakeholder engagement, or collaborative campaign delivery.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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Passionate about creating a fairer, more inclusive, more compassionate future for young people around the world
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Strategic thinker with creative storytelling and problem-solving skills
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Highly organised and proactive in managing complex projects
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Collaborative, able to work effectively across teams and with stakeholders
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Solutions-oriented, with the confidence to propose bold ideas
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Committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work
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Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as Research Communications Manager at Muscular Dystrophy UK’s in developing and shaping our research communications ensuring the timely and proactive communication of our research impact.
- You will have a strong ability for explaining research and science to a lay audience.
- You will also proactively identify communication opportunities and ideas for engaging content to promote and publicise our research projects.
- You will work closely with teams across the organisation providing them with information about our research activity to support their work.
- You will manage the charity’s research information service, our Research Line.
- You will work with the Director of Research and Innovation and Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the development of our research communications plan.
Your Cover Letter Guidance
When submitting your application, please ensure your cover letter provides clear evidence of the following:
• Experience of communicating scientific and clinical information to a range of target audiences
• Proven experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
•Proactive and able to identify communication opportunities and ideas for content in a range of formats
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proof-reading skills with ability to write copy for a range of audiences
Your cover letter should demonstrate how your background aligns with these criteria, using specific examples where possible.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Sunday, 11th January 2026
NB Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job base: Hybrid working, blending home working within any of our three locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital (minimum 40% of time in the office)
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Internal relationships Across the charity, including members of SLT and Heads, four team members, outsourced payroll provider.
External relationships: Banks; External Auditors; Suppliers; Special Purpose Fund Holders
Salary: £30,000 PA
Terms: Permanent
Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by an extra day per year after three years in service, to a maximum of 30 days. Employer pension contribution of 6%. Excellent staff development and training opportunities, with a ring-fenced budget. Access to an employee assistance programme.
Start: ASAP
Introduction
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity exists to create new possibilities for people with heart and lung diseases. Working closely with Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals – part of Guy’s & St Thomas, the largest foundation trust in England – we fund life-changing projects to expand medical understanding and find innovative treatment options; to renew and upgrade equipment; and improve the everyday experience of patients and staff alike.
The charity
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. Each year we grant around £6m to fund projects at our partner hospitals, including current initiatives such as:
- Equipping Royal Brompton Hospital with a high specification genetic sequencer to screen and plan treatment for patients and their families
- Creating a new consultant fellowship in imaging related to structural heart disease
- Providing core funding for the rb&hArts programme combining improvements to the hospital environment with therapeutic activities such as Singing for Breathing
- Supporting three fellowships annually to support allied health professionals in pursuing research projects
- Funding the Road to Recovery programme to provide mental health support for patients with long Covid
- Committing £100,000 to a Patients’ Fund each year, to support around 40 micro-projects from palliative care ‘comfort boxes’ to better seating and new televisions on wards
- Our funding comes from the fundraising efforts of thousands of supporters as well as income generated by our investments in property and equity markets.
We have a small, committed and skilled team (31 in 2025/26), with expertise across fundraising, marketing, HR, property management, grant-making and financial management.
We are committed to – and hold ourselves and each other to account for – the following core behaviours:
- Setting ourselves challenging goals, in order to achieve more for the charity’s beneficiaries
- Working as one team, sharing information and ideas, and valuing our diverse range of backgrounds and contributions
- Solving problems, using our resources, our networks and our creativity to provide a better service
- Creating opportunities to learn, and supporting each other to grow
- Enjoying our work, celebrating our successes and finding time to have fun as a team.
To apply, please complete an application with CV and supporting statement.
We encourage suitable qualified applicants to apply ASAP.
Key provisional Dates:
- Application deadline 30th January 2026 17:00 hours
- Screening session 9th February (TBC)
- Assessment & Formal Interview in-person 16th February (TBC)
REF-225 898
We’re looking for a creative and curious Social Media Manager to join the team at English National Opera.
This role plays a key part in reaching new audiences, deepening engagement, supporting ticket sales, and increasing both brands’ visibility and impact.
Requirements*:
- Experience in a social media role, ideally managing public-facing channels
- Proven track record of delivering engaging content and growing audiences
- Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone of voice for different channels
- Confident using social and content management systems (e.g., Meta Business Suite, TikTok, scheduling tools)
- Good understanding of social media analytics and audience insights
- Up-to-date knowledge of social platform trends, best practices, and emerging formats
- Creative, curious, and full of ideas
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, live performance environment
- Collaborative and confident working across teams and with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules and workloads
- An appreciation for opera and the arts
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends to support press nights, opening nights and other events as required
Please see our recruitment pack for more details.
*Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box! If you’re excited about the role and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a confident communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a heart for social impact? Join HENRY as our new Business Development Manager and play a key role in growing our work with families across the UK.
HENRY is a national charity supporting babies and young children to get the best start in life. We work in partnership with local authorities, health services and early years settings, tackling health inequalities and building healthier, happier family lives.
We're looking for someone experienced in business development or contract management who can strengthen our relationships with commissioners, manage contracts and licences, and help shape our future growth.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you’ll join our small, friendly Business Development team and take the lead on managing contracts, licences and relationships with local commissioners.
You’ll work closely with colleagues in Finance, Delivery, and Marketing to shape clear, compelling offers for local areas and ensure we meet our commitments with confidence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing contracts and licences from start to finish
- Building strong, long-term commissioner relationships
- Leading renewal conversations and reducing risk
- Supporting pricing, costings and business proposals
- Working across teams to keep HENRY’s offers clear and competitive
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing detail with people, thrives on collaboration, and wants to make a real impact behind the scenes.
Benefits package:
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30 days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays
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Enhanced charity sick pay and parental leave
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Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6%
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Hybrid working with flexible start and end times between 8am and 6pm
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Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services.
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Opportunity for pay progression through annual performance related increments.
Work base and travel:
Hybrid, with a minimum of 1-2 days a month at National Support Office (NSO) in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, with occasional travel expected to meet colleagues in local teams
Hours: This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am – 6pm each day.
Job description:
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Building a clear business offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY
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Contract Development, management and compliance
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Organisational support and alignment
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Attitudes, behaviour and values
1. Business Offer development for HENRY
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With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership.
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Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money.
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As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales.
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Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives
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Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.
2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance
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Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies.
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Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the Partnerships & Commissioning Manager and Head of Business Development.
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Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.
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Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met.
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Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services.
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Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
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Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.
3. Organisational Support and Alignment
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Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates.
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Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY.
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Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements.
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Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.
4. Attitudes, behaviour and values
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Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary
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Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings
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Maintain clear and accurate records
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Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels
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Comply with all organisational policies and procedures
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Model HENRY values
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Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision
HENRY is a safeguarding organisation, all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, including DBS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Digital Systems Manager
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £ 46,800 gross per annum (London)
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Help us shape the digital future of a global education charity.
Join our international team as Digital Systems Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping the digital infrastructure that supports education across our global movement. This is an exciting time to join UWC International as we prepare to procure a new CRM and focus on digital transformation to improve efficiency, data quality and ways of working.
As the organisation has grown, our digital systems and tools have developed organically. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to take ownership of our digital systems, tools and IT landscape. This is a new, full-time role requiring a strong understanding of system integrations and APIs, experience managing and developing business systems, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will help ensure we have an effective, well-integrated digital ecosystem with systems that are fit for purpose, fully utilised and data-compliant.
You will work closely with colleagues across our London and Berlin offices, while also ensuring our digital tools effectively support our global volunteer network (National committees) and prospective students across more than 150 countries and territories. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in business systems or application development — particularly CRMs — and the ability to bring clarity, structure and optimisation to a complex digital environment.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
- In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Enhance sick pay
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must hold the appropriate right to work before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team?To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 11.59 PM (UK time) on Sunday 25 January 2026
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January (remote)
- Second round interviews on Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February (remote or in person)
For further information on this opportunity, please contact us to connect you with the recruiting manager.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Lambeth Links in their search for their CEO.
Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community.
Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first EuroPride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change.
As CEO, you will lead the operational and strategic running of the charity, make sure that the organisation runs well every day and that it has the people, systems and income to grow.
The ideal candidate will have :
- Significant experience of leading at senior level in a charity, social enterprise, public or community organisation. This might be as a Chief Officer, Director or Head of a significant function with clear accountability for people, budgets and organisational performance.
- Experience of working directly with or supporting a Board of Trustees or similar governing body, including preparing papers, giving honest advice and implementing decisions.
- Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation.
- Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 18/01/2026:
- A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
- A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria and give one or two examples that show how you have already operated at, or very close to, Chief Officer level. For example, leading an organisation or major function, managing whole organisation budgets or income plans, or steering a Board or governing body through a key decision.
- Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
To find out more and received the Candidate Information Pack, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with Inclusive Boards.
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About us
GSG Impact is a UK-registered charity with a global footprint. We work with a network of National Partners and collaborators across multiple countries to help build “impact economies”, strengthening the systems, relationships and market infrastructure that enable capital and policy to deliver better social and environmental outcomes. Our work brings together evidence, convening power and practical support, partnering with leaders across public, private and civil society to accelerate progress and share what works globally.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our organisational operations, including finance, HR, governance, compliance and risk. You will ensure strong systems, controls and processes that enable excellent delivery across an international organisation.
Key responsibilities
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Lead organisational operations across finance, HR, IT, legal, admin and key systems
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Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit and treasury/controls
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Strengthen UK charity governance, policies, compliance and risk management
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Oversee contracts, procurement, supplier management and external advisers
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Lead people operations across multiple jurisdictions (including Employer of Record arrangements)
About you
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Track record in UK charity governance/compliance and international operations
- Senior operational leader with strong financial and people management experience
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Confident working across complex stakeholder environments and multi-country teams
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Clear communicator, pragmatic problem-solver, calm under pressure
How to apply
Please send CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) explaining your suitability.
GSG Impact is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and will carry out appropriate pre-employment checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St. Bride Foundation is partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager (21 or 28 hours a week) on a permanent basis. Established in 1891 with a clear social and cultural purpose, St Bride Foundation is one of London’s hidden gems.
We are looking for a highly competent Part-Time Finance Manager to join our team who displays a passion for St Bride Foundation. Responsible for producing financial and management accounts and reports. Also providing effective and efficient financial and administration support to the Board of Trustees, Foundation Manager and Heads of Departments.
The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:
- Manage the Annual Report process and prepare statutory accounts for St Bride Foundation Trust Ltd, St Bride Foundation and Bridewell Centre Limited.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
- Prepare month end journals and maintain robust supporting documentation.
- Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets.
- Manage the accounting system, including oversight of sales and purchase ledgers, cash book, bank reconciliations and debt collection.
- Lead the migration from Sage Line 50 to Xero, due for completion by March 2026.
- Manage payroll processing, RTI submissions and pension administration.
- Manage relationships with HMRC, prepare VAT returns and ensure VAT and Corporation Tax submissions are accurate and on time.
- Prepare the annual budget and work closely with budget holders to ensure forecasts are accurate and up to date.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, manage working capital and produce periodic income and expenditure forecasts.
- Liaise with investment managers, reconciling income and ensuring appropriate information is received for financial reporting.
- Prepare financial papers for the Board and Finance Committee, including financial analysis and commentary.
- Maintain and update the Risk Register, working with senior stakeholders to identify and manage financial risks.
About St. Bride Foundation:
Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building just off Fleet Street, the Foundation was originally created to serve the print and publishing trades. Today, it continues to thrive as a centre for print, design and the creative arts, welcoming new generations of designers, printmakers, typographers and researchers through its events, workshops and collections.
At its heart are our internationally renowned collections on printing, typography, graphic design and publishing. Alongside thousands of books and printing-related periodicals, the library holds one of the world’s most important collections of type specimens, as well as historic presses, punches, and matrices. Researchers, students and practitioners continue to draw inspiration from its unparalleled holdings.
The Bridewell Theatre, an intimate venue within the building, stages a lively year-round programme of drama, music, comedy and festivals, while the Bridewell Bar (once the laundry) provides a relaxed social space.
Through its blend of heritage, learning and performance, the St Bride Foundation remains a hub for London’s creative and cultural life—connecting past and present, tradition and innovation.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a background in, or strong passion for, the not-for-profit sector and a keen desire to give back to the local community in a fantastic organisation
- Be an experienced Accountant with an understanding of financial and management accounts
- Have great communication skills and have the ability to translate complex financial reports to non-financial stakeholders
- Ideally have experience with line management, however candidates eager to develop in this area will be considered
- Be willing to gain a knowledge of, or have experience of, fundraising and restricted funds
This opportunity is being offered on a hybrid basis with the expectation you can visit their Central London based office 50% of the time.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
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With the Carers Leave Act now a statutory requirement for all employers to support unpaid carers by giving five days unpaid carers leave, this is a pivotal time for working carers to receive the right support to remain in work.
Our best practise employer forum, Employers for Carers (EfC) works as a department of Carers UK and helps business create carer-friendly workplaces.
Carers UK is looking for an Account Executive to support the Income Generation and Communication department in delivering activities to maintain and grow significant income from Carers UK’s products and services, namely the Employers for Carers forum.
This is not a fundraising role but focuses on upselling our Employers for Carers product as earned income and account managing existing clients.
Find out more about Employers for Carers on our website.
About you
You will be highly confident approaching and building rapport with prospective and existing clients with a commitment to a sustained high level of outbound communication. Collaborative in approach and with excellent communication skills you will have the ability to prioritise and manage a combination of different tasks and work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines. You’ll have experience of sales and account management and retention with experiencing in cross and upselling. You’ll feel passionate about our mission - to make life better for carers.
About the role
Carers UK’s Income Generation and Communication team is responsible for the organisation’s income stream. The postholder will assist the team to develop, deliver and grow its earned income activities. You will carry out prospects research to support new business development, while building relationships through active client engagement. You will receive relevant training, guidance and coaching.
We are a truly inclusive team; we offer flexibility and we live and breathe our values. We are Attentive, Ambitious and Achievers.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 30 January.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exciting opportunity for an ambitious person to make a real difference for nature!
This role will work with the Land Manager (West) on the delivery of practical improvements for wildlife across GWT nature reserves and throughout Nature Recovery Zones (NRZs) in the west of the county (Lower Wye Valley, Central Forest of Dean, Severn Hams, Leadon Vale) with workshops at Tidenham Chase, Coleford and Gloucester. Habitats include heathlands, ancient woodland, species-rich unimproved grasslands, floodplain meadows, hay meadows, quarry pits, mires and more.
This role will help to mentor Wild Trainees, and work with volunteer teams to help deliver work plan objectives.
An important part of this role will be supporting the trusts conservation grazing objectives with native and hardy breeds of livestock including Highland cattle, Exmoor ponies and Hebridean sheep.
This is a permanent, full-time post (35 hours per week) subject to a six-month probationary period.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.
Closing date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among its workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The Trust’s policy is to provide equality, fairness and respect for all staff, whether temporary, part-time or full-time; ensure no unlawful discrimination against the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation; and to oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.
A full copy of the policy is available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Peter’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Team Lead to manage our Psychological Therapies team to deliver specialist psychological care for people affected by life‑limiting illness and bereavement. You will combine leadership and management with direct clinical practice.
It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our services to meet our strategic ambitions – leading, learning and innovating to deliver specialist palliative psychological support.
The role
- Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership and line management for our Psychological Therapies service, setting clear standards and fostering collaboration.
- As a qualified psychological therapist, you will hold a small clinical caseload, delivering evidence‑based one‑to‑one and group interventions, in person and virtually.
- Ensure the team are clinical governance (audit, investigations, KPIs) and safeguarding; contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
- Work as part of a multi‑disciplinarily team and with external health, social care and third‑sector organisations.
What we can offer you:
- Band 7 equivalent salary from £47,810 up to £54,710 per annum, dependent on experience, plus enhancements
- Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday- Friday
- Permanent position
- Access to staff wellbeing and employee support services
Location & working pattern:
Based at our Brentry site with travel across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire; remote working by agreement.
A full driving licence and access to a car required.
Interview Date: 27th January 2026
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Strictly no agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.