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Research Grants Manager
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month).
Salary range: £62,500 - £68,500
Are you an experienced research funding professional who thrives on building programmes from the ground up? Do you want to shape a brand‑new Research Institute to improve the lives of people living with cancer?
We are looking for a Research Grants Manager to play a central role in establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan’s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real‑world impact.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
As Research Grants Manager, you will establish and manage Macmillan’s research funding activities. You’ll help develop our research strategy, build a programme of grant funding, and ensure robust, equitable and transparent processes across the full research funding cycle.
You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, academic partners and research funders to establish Macmillan’s identity within the UK cancer research ecosystem and deliver high‑quality, strategically aligned research grants.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a research strategy and priority themes aligned with Macmillan’s strategy, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Research & Health Data Lead.
- Establish Macmillan’s research funding programme to enable the award of high quality, strategically aligned research grants to build national research capacity centred on people living with cancer.
- Design and implement application, peer review and award processes across the research funding cycle.
- Lead the planning, logistics and documentation for all research funding calls.
- Convene and facilitate expert review panels, including lived experience representatives.
- Oversee the management of the research grants portfolio, ensuring accurate records, reporting, auditing and impact monitoring.
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research funders and charities.
- Manage and develop a small team responsible for overseeing the administration of awards.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health policy or health services research, public health, social science, implementation science) or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience of establishing and managing research funding programmes, including application, peer review and post‑award processes within a research funder, charity or equivalent.
- Experience of convening and facilitating expert panels, including lived experience representatives.
- Experience in managing and developing a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture
- Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, compliance and impact assessment frameworks.
- Knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and cancer research ecosystem.
- Excellent project management, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 12th March
1st stage interview dates: 23rd and 24th March
2nd stage interview date: 2nd April
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator is to provide support in ensuring the
local community is kept informed about Matrix and its projects, as well as engaged in
supporting us. We expect you to be creative, enthusiastic about our cause and an effective
communicator. In this role you will work independently, but in close liaison with the CEO,
Wider Leadership Team and the wider Matrix team.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communication
● In collaboration with the CEO, write, edit and coordinate the production and delivery of
all postal and electronic newsletters.
● Plan, prepare and coordinate communication with Matrix donors, supporter Churches
and the wider public.
● Create, plan and schedule posts across all Matrix social media channels.
● Develop original copy for social media platforms, websites, broadcast and printed
advertising materials.
● In collaboration with the Data Coordinator, simplifying complex data into a user-friendly
format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids.
● Ensure Matrix team understand and use the correct branding for internal and external
communications.
● Understand brand guidelines and consistently implement the brand voice across all
channels and marketing materials and encourage the wider team to do the same.
● Collaborate closely with the Data Coordinator and Head of Operations to ensure our
supporters database meets GDPR and Fundraising Regulation requirements.
● In liaison with the CEO, write and submit press releases as required.
Income Generation and Networking
● Participate in the Fundraising Working Group, working with the Income Generation
Strategy to enhance our income.
● Attend Matrix fundraising events, taking photographs and supporting with appropriate
creative tasks.
● Support the Head of Operations in producing written funding applications, as required.
● Represent Matrix at networking events alongside the Leadership Team.
Support to Executive Team
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collaborate closely with the Operations
Team.
● Undertake a variety of creative administrative tasks for the CEO and Head of
Operations as required.
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, provide additional administrative
support to the wider Leadership Team.
● Work within our wider Organisational Strategy and Communications Strategy.
What we expect from you:
Matrix is a small, established, but evolving and growing charity. There is therefore an
expectation on all staff to be proactive and a team player, supporting others in their busier
seasons and the charity as a whole across the year.
All staff are expected to:
● Fit in with our values: positive, relational, innovative, collaborative and fun.
● To work from within the Christian ethos.
● Be committed to and passionate about the mission to catalyse change in young
people’s lives.
● Be a pro-active member of the Matrix team and get involved in projects which benefit
the mission of Matrix (e.g.: fundraising activities/events or reflective spaces).
● Work across agencies and Matrix teams.
Due to the nature of the work you may be expected to work some evenings and occasional
weekends. All hours will be based at the Matrix office, unless previously agreed. Any specific
changes to your working week will be cleared through your Matrix line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
● A confident and professional written communicator, with a high standard of written
English.
● A confident and professional verbal communicator, both on the phone and face-to-face.
● Highly organised, with an eye for detail, and able to work to tight deadlines.
● Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise and deliver on
multiple projects concurrently.
● Confident in being creative and using own initiative; working independently as
required.
● Excellent IT skills.
● Familiar with and confident using a breadth of social media platforms.
● Approachable and able to relate to staff, volunteers and other Matrix stakeholders in a
friendly and professional manner.
● Educated to A Level (or equivalent), with a minimum of grade C in English and Maths GCSE
● Passionate about the mission of the Matrix Trust.
● Agrees with, and is able to support the ethos of the Matrix Trust.
DESIRABLE
● Familiar with the GDPR.
● Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field.
● Comfortable developing new processes, as required.
● Experience of copywriting, marketing or public relations.
● Experience of working with young people, in a youth work or educational setting.
● A proven ability to present complex information in an accessible format to a variety of
audiences.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. Our work changes lives and we are looking for someone who can help tell the stories behind that impact.
As Communications and Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in sharing the voices and experiences that define who we are. You’ll help shape compelling content that brings our mission to life and connects people with the difference that PACT makes.
Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds.
Position: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Hybrid working arrangements, with at least one day per week in our Reading office
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays
Salary range: within the range of £25,735 to £31,453 per annum
About the role:
Our Communications and Engagement team is responsible for engaging external audiences, supporters and beneficiaries in PACT’s work and fundraising challenges.
As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a valuable role in shaping and sharing compelling content that brings PACT’s mission to life. You will:
· produce PACT communications and marketing materials that reflect our values and demonstrate our impact. This includes a programme of social media engagement, regular newsletters, press releases, internal communications, creating content for the website and capturing illuminating lived experiences for the variety of channels.
· ensure that all internal and external communications align to our brand
· raise awareness of the PACT brand and our services
· contribute to PACT’s fundraising targets with appeals and challenges
About you:
To be a successful Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll have skills and experience in using:
· Social media for organisation and event promotion
· Analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms
· WordPress content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages
· Mailchimp as an email marketing tool
· Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, or similar graphic design platforms
· CRM programs, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
You’ll be able to identify considered opportunities to develop communications and engagement through initiative and innovation to maintain PACT’s position as a sector leader.
If you can demonstrate your creative skills to present information in a clear, engaging and accessible way with the above experience, and this sounds like you - please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
For an informal discussion about the role please visit our website for contact details for Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager.
For more information about PACT please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Communications and Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications and Marketing Officer, Communications and Social Media Assistant, Communications and Social Media Officer
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Length: Two-year fixed-term-contract
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 35hrs Mon – Fri | Staff can opt to work 32hrs over 4 days each week (with either Monday or Friday as a non-working day). The BES is a 4-day work week organisation with no reduction in pay.
Location: Hybrid. We ask that staff spend at least 60% of their time at our London office.
Closing date: Monday 9 March 2026, 9:00am
Interview date: Monday 23 March 2026
Key Responsibility: To provide administrative support across the Communities and Inclusion team.
We are seeking a Communities and Inclusion Assistant to support the Communities and Inclusion team at BES. The team works across a range of areas, including grants, membership, volunteering and education to engage with ecology in meaningful ways.
This is a new role within BES and a fantastic opportunity to engage with the world’s oldest ecological society. You will gain experience across multiple areas of the organisation’s work while playing a key administrative support role.
Responsibilities:
Community Groups
We support over 25 active community groups. The role will include:
- Administering the Community Groups inbox and acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries from current and prospective community groups.
- Supporting the BES Community Groups team in their work, including attending monthly meetings and providing meeting notes.
- Assisting community groups with recruitment to their committees.
Grants
We award over £500,000 in grant funding every year. The role will include
- Administering the Grants inbox.
- Supporting the administration of our grant portfolio, including collating of reviewer scores and EDI data monitoring via the grants database.
- Managing the in-house training and travel grant awarding process.
- Attend Grants committee meetings, taking minutes as required.
Membership
We have over 8000 members. The role will include
- Administering the Membership inbox and responding to members enquiries
- Updating and maintaining daily CRM tasks related to joining, renewals, cancellation requests and payment processes to ensure accurate membership data.
- Updating and maintaining accurate Membership KPI tracking.
- Attending Membership committee, taking minutes as required.
Team support
As part of the communities and Inclusion directorate, contribute your skills, ideas, and enthusiasm to delivering our strategic priorities through team meetings, attendance at events, project support, and collaborative working.
This list is not exhaustive, and employees may be asked to carry out other duties appropriate to their role and level, in line with business needs.
It is the practice of the British Ecological Society to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate changes in organisational need suitable to the role and level. This will be conducted in consultation with you. It is the organisation’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, the organisation reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, after consultation with you.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience in data and information handling
- Proficient in using standard office software and systems, in particular Excel.
- Proven customer service skills
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic office environment.
- Moderate understanding of standard business IT hardware.
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity or membership organisation.
- Experience in using CRM systems (training will be provided)
- Familiarity with GDPR compliance (training will be provided)
Benefits
Four-day working week
- Along with our four-day working week to support a better work/life balance, we offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working and variable start and finishing times.
Annual leave
- With a generous holiday allowance and office closure between Christmas and the New Year, we’ll make sure you have space for yourself. We also offer everyone a week working from anywhere.
Pension
- To help with saving for your retirement, we offer a generous pension plan.
Health and wellbeing
- We offer regular wellbeing activities, access to a dedicated wellness room, complimentary breakfast items and fresh fruit, and we hold annual all‑staff away days. With a supportive occupational sick policy, eyecare checks and seasonal flu jabs we’re here to keep your health a priority.
To apply for this vacancy, please submit:
- Your CV - no more than 2x A4 sides detailing your education, training and work history, as well as any relevant skills
- A cover letter no more than 1x A4 side explaining why you wish to undertake this role at the BES
- Your Equality & Diversity information - this voluntary information helps us to assess the diversity of our recruitment and further improve recruitment processes in the future. It has no bearing on the success of your application and is not considered as part of the shortlisting process.
We recognise that AI tools can support candidates in refining their job applications, particularly in improving clarity and language. If you choose to use AI to assist with your application, please remember you are responsible for the content and quality of your application.
Ai may be used to improve - but must not replace - your own voice and experience. Applications must reflect your own understanding, experience and and suitability for the role. We encourage all applications to review their submission carefully before sending.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Salary: circa £26,000-£27,500 pro rata depending on experience
Contract: 12 months, fixed term with intension to extend
Hours: 3.5 days per week
Location: Home-based with regular travel across Bath and delivery in Bath's parks. Shared office space available in Bristol.
Your Park Bristol & Bath is an independent charity working across health, access and nature. We use parks to improve wellbeing, tackle inequality in access to green space and support nature recovery.
We are looking for a practical, people focused Nature & Community Officer to lead inclusive nature activity in Bath. This role combines green social prescribing, volunteer engagement and community partnership building. You will feel at home outdoors in all seasons and equally comfortable building relationships with community groups and corporate partners.
If you believe parks should work for everyone, keep reading.
The role
You will enable welcoming, inclusive and nature focused activity across Bath’s parks.
You will:
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Co facilitate one weekly Roots to Wellbeing session as part of our structured 18 week programme
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Plan and co deliver one weekly Bee Active session
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Lead inclusive volunteer and nature connection opportunities
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Build strong local partnerships to grow participation
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Support engagement from communities underrepresented in parks
This is a hands on delivery role. You will prepare and deliver practical nature based activities, support participant wellbeing and confidence, carry out risk assessments and ensure safe working practice at all times.
You will also collect evidence of impact including participant feedback, photos and evaluation data, and contribute to reporting across the wider charity.
Occasional evening or weekend work will help make sessions accessible to more people.
What we are looking for
Essential experience and skills
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At least two years experience in community engagement, event coordination or outdoor delivery
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Experience running outdoor nature based activities
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Confidence managing relationships with partners and volunteers
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Knowledge of health and safety in outdoor settings
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Good IT and administrative skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities
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Full UK driving licence or access to a vehicle
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Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
Desirable
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Experience in corporate volunteering or social enterprise
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Experience supporting people with mental health challenges
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Qualification or equivalent experience in ecology, horticulture or habitat management
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Experience working in diverse urban communities
Why join us
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25 days annual leave pro rata plus your birthday off
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Office closure between Christmas and New Year
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Nest pension after probation
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Flexible working
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Shared office space at the Engine Shed
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We are a Disabled Committed Employer
Most importantly, you will help shape parks that are healthier, more inclusive and better for nature.
Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund for part-funding this role.
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages.
Helping everyone access parks and their transformational health benefits.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a proactive Business Development Co-ordinator to support bids, tenders and funding opportunities. You’ll keep processes running smoothly, coordinate responses, maintain systems, and provide research and insight to help expand our mental health services. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact.
You will:
- Support the identification, preparation and submission of bids, tenders and funding opportunities
- Monitor tender portals, organise documentation and manage deadlines and trackers
- Coordinate internal contributions to tender responses, including policies, evidence and method statements
- Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading and uploading tender submissions
- Conduct research into commissioning trends, competitor activity and market intelligence
- Maintain CRM systems, tender pipelines, outcome logs and shared document libraries
- Coordinate meetings, timelines and internal communication related to tender activity
- Support reporting and insight gathering to inform future business development activity
You are:
- Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- A confident written and verbal communicator
- Proactive, positive and solution-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop
- Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across teams and disciplines
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and SharePoint
- Curious and analytical, with an interest in research and market intelligence
- Committed to working within organisational values, policies and quality standards
Please find the job description attached and only apply if you meet the requirements of the role.
Helping you to live the life you choose
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Senior Sous Chef position is needed to assist the Executive head chef in the everyday running and organising of the kitchen and to line manage assistant chefs and kitchen porters. Menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and event delivery.
This role is a fixed-term contract for one year, and the prospective post-holder is expected to commence in the role by April.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all the Lambeth Palace kitchen team are fully trained in the food safety management systems and procedures, implemented by the Executive Head Chef.
- Work under and closely with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that all statutory legislation is adhered to by ensuring that standards and controls for Health & Safety, food hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling are carried out as per current legislation.
- To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are always supervised and adhered to.
- To maintain Lambeth Palace's five star 'Scores on the Doors' council rating.
- Maintain and develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all colleagues, giving direction when necessary.
- Ensure that kitchen timesheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Working within the HSE guidelines, the Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef to ensure allergen training is provided to all hospitality staff.
- To ensure that food waste is minimised and Lambeth Palace's sustainability targets are met reducing our environmental impact.
- To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
- Working with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, to plan nutritious and varied seasonal menus, taking into account special dietary requirements and the seasons of the Church.
- Ensure that kitchen stock levels are maintained, rotated where appropriate, and that any need for replenishment is identified.
- Maintain kitchen equipment inventories, and reporting shortages, damage or required replacements in a timely manner.
- To conduct daily briefings with any additional or agency kitchen staff, ensuring they understand what is required of them, as well as the desired quality and production output for the day.
- To work closely with the wider Lambeth Palace hospitality team to ensure that we remain competitive and in line with current trends.
Essential
Qualifications/Skills
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Food hygiene management experience (COSHH, HACCP).
- Allergen Training
Knowledge/Experience
- Considerable experience operating different sections within the kitchen including pastry & baking.
- Experience in delivering fine-dining and banqueting catering.
Skills & Abilities
- A 'can-do' attitude and an aptitude for solving problems as they arise.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrable experience cooking a mixture of 'high-end' à la carte food and home cooking, as required.
- Considerable experience with catering for events up to 500 guests.
- Experience of baking to a high standard.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- A confident, helpful personality and professional representative for Lambeth Palace.
- A keen eye for detail and anticipating other people's needs.
Personal Attributes
- Able to work flexibly, particularly evenings and occasional weekends.
- A sympathy with and interest in the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry.
- Ability to support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.
- Ability to foster a culture of flexibility.
- Ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet demands and guest service needs.
- Discreet with the awareness and emotional intelligence to adapt working style and approach in different situations.
- This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
Desirable
Skills/Aptitudes
- The post holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for day-to-day office administration.
- First Aid qualification
Closing date for applications is Sunday 18 March at 23:55 pm.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Are you a finance professional looking to use your skills for meaningful, community‑focused work?
About Us
FORCE Cancer Charity is an Exeter-based organisation supporting people affected by cancer across our region. Each year, we work with hundreds of local individuals and families, offering guidance, tailored support, and a trusted place to turn during an incredibly challenging time.
Our team is warm, supportive, and dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing cancer in our community receives the help, compassion and understanding they deserve.
We’re entering an exciting phase of development, and we’re looking for a Finance Department Manager to help strengthen and evolve the systems that underpin our work.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the charity’s day-to-day financial and operational management. You’ll lead and develop a dedicated team, oversee robust financial processes, and play a key role in improving systems — including contributing to the implementation of a new fundraising database that will support sustainable income generation.
This is a part-time, primarily office-based role offering a varied and hands-on remit, combining financial leadership with operational oversight and the opportunity to shape how the organisation works as we grow. For the right person, there is scope to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the organisation over time.
We’re looking for someone with strong financial expertise, excellent organisational and IT skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across the charity. Previous charity sector experience is welcomed but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to making a difference for people facing cancer.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to use your skills to support a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
This role offers the benefits of a permanent NHS contract, and the recruitment process is therefore completed through the NHS Career Gateway. For full details of key responsibilities and person specification, please see the attached job description and follow the recruitment platform link.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an ambitious, driven and visionary Head of Fundraising to lead our expanding team at a pivotal moment in our journey. As we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing charity and play a leading role in delivering sustainable income that directly supports local children and families.
With the backing of an engaged Board of Trustees and a passionate, committed team, you will provide strategic leadership across all income streams. You will guide and inspire our small but high-performing fundraising team to grow and diversify income — strengthening individual giving through innovative donor acquisition and impactful campaigns, while also supporting the development of our corporate partnerships, community fundraising and events programmes. You will work remotely with travel around Herts & Bucks.
This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to build, innovate and leave a lasting legacy. You will have the autonomy to test new ideas, drive performance and embed a culture of ambition and collaboration, ensuring fundraising excellence across the organisation.
Every day in this role brings variety, challenge and purpose. Most importantly, your leadership will directly enable hospice-at-home care, specialist play services and life-enhancing family days for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Your work will make a tangible difference to families facing the most difficult of times — helping ensure they receive the care, joy and support they deserve.
Line Manager: Provisionally the Chairman of the board of trustees
Accountable to: Provisionally the Pepper Foundation board of trustees
Primary objectives: The Head of Fundraising manages a small, expanding team to deliver sustainable fundraising income. Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility on when hours are worked.
Salary: £46000-£50000 FTE Pro Rata (depending on experience).
Pension: We make a 5% contribution to your pension with a minimum of 3% from the employee based on salary paid. Benefits: Mileage allowance in accordance with HMRC guidelines, provision of laptop and mobile phone for performance of duties, reimbursement of work expenses and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Specialisms: The Head of Fundraising will specialise in increasing income through donor development and legacy fundraising whilst having a good, general understanding of community, corporate, events and challenge fundraising.
Office location: Your primary place of work will be at home, but significant time will be spent out and about meeting supporters and colleagues. Pepper has access to meeting facilities and a small operational base in Berkhamsted.
Area of operation: Fundraising will take place in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. There will be occasional visits and meetings outside this area.
Professional development: The Head of Fundraising will be encouraged to undertake training and professional development activities in line with their duties and career aspirations.
Management: The Head of Fundraising will manage and support:
• the fundraising team comprising a Fundraising Officer and Community Fundraiser
• the communications, marketing and PR agency
• our Database administrator (volunteer, part time)
• our Volunteer Co-ordinator (volunteer, part time)
Works with:
• the Head of Trusts and Foundations
• the Accounts Administrator (volunteer, part time)
Key relationships:
• Pepper supporters, patrons, companies, donors, contractors, suppliers and volunteers
• Pepper board of trustees
• Colleagues at our partner hospices
Key requirements:
• Work with trustees and colleagues to develop organisational and fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets.
• Work closely with the charity’s communications, marketing and PR agency to manage the charity’s online presence including website and social media platforms and extend the charity’s audience reach to generate support for fundraising campaigns and events.
• Work with the fundraising team to deliver events and initiatives and build relationships to raise funds for the charity
• Build fundraising campaigns to gain support through direct marketing
• Deliver agreed fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets
• Drive, monitor and report on the progress of the fundraising strategy and budget
• Ensure that the charity’s case for support is compelling, inspirational and effective
• Maximise, develop and retain records of financial contributions from all sources
• Raise public awareness to position the charity as one of the top three local charities
• Agree objectives, manage and motivate the team and provide the support needed to deliver their objectives including appropriate professional development and training
• Attend meetings and events to deliver promotional talks and presentations about the charity
• Use the charity’s Donorfy CRM database and other sources to mine and prospect for new donors and deliver a donor development programme
• Attend trustee meetings and prepare reports on all fundraising and marketing activities
• Manage the recruitment of new fundraising staff and volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To provide excellent and comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the Board of Trustees.
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To set up and maintain appropriate, effective and efficient office and administration systems as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Camden Head Office/Hybrid
Salary: £29,040 - £30,101 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our People and Culture team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
We are a dedicated People & Culture team, working closely and in collaboration with employees and managers across the organisation. We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator who will join the Talent Acquisition function under our Corporate Services area.
The Talent Acquisition function at Solace is part of our centre of excellence and is responsible for attracting and acquiring committed individuals to join our services and help us make a difference. We are currently streamlining our recruitment processes to ensure that our recruitment practices are inclusive, practical and accessible to all.
About the Role
As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in our talent acquisition process, supporting our end-to-end recruitment efforts. You’ll assist with a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the candidate and employee life cycles, including job advertising, interview scheduling, pre-employment checks, and system onboarding ahead of candidates first day. You will collaborate closely with the Talent Acquisition Partner and wider People & Culture team, hiring managers, and external stakeholders to support in talent attraction, candidate experience, employer branding and engagement, compliance, and inclusive hiring practices, to assist in recruiting top talent to support our services and mission.
About You
We are seeking a candidate who is an organised, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced hiring environment. You’ll be a natural organiser who enjoys working with people and coordinating to make things happen behind the scenes. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to support the talent acquisition function in delivering a positive candidate experience from start to finish, whilst being responsive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities, keeping candidates and hiring teams informed and engaged. You’re eager to grow in talent acquisition and play a key role in creating a great hiring experience.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people and communities in need? Do you have strong organisational and interpersonal skills? Are you passionate about personal development and transformation? If the answer to these questions is yes, you should consider joining Citizens Advice North Staffordshire, one of the largest and most dynamic advice charities in the country. We are the People’s Champion.
Citizens Advice North Staffordshire is looking to recruit a new Executive Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and nationally respected charity at a time of genuine transformation, following our recent move to a modern, bright new office space, inspired by our Senior Management Team and CEO.
As Executive Support Officer, you will assist the CEO and Senior Management Team:
- with strategic developments in the delivery of advice and advice services
- developing new services designed to support hard-to-reach client groups
- uphold relevant quality standards and help to achieve our Corporate Plan objectives
Reporting to the Facilities & finance Manager, the Executive Support Officer will support the CEO and Senior Management Team on a daily basis. Ideally, you will have experience of providing executive-level support, have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable speaking to partner representatives.
The ability to demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of the needs of vulnerable clients would be a distinct advantage.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave, after 3 months service
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Employer funded cash Health plan
- Employee discounts through Perkbox
- Employee Assistance Programme
Actively Interviewing
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!
Evening / Weekend Support Worker (Substance Misuse)
We are looking for someone mature, motivated and caring to provide person-centred support to our residents in their recovery journey. If you have a heart to see people overcome substance misuse - to reset, recover, and restore their lives - please join our friendly team.
The post-holder will form part of our team of staff who support our residents in their recovery primarily outside of office hours. You will therefore have great inter-personal skills and the ability to implement firm but caring boundaries. In addition, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including updating records and administering medication as well as managing the house during weekends and overnight.
This is a part-time role on a zero hours contract, including some evenings and weekends, so could work alongside other employment commitments. Hours negotiable.
If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter to explain your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate be a committed and practising Christian able to support residents in their spiritual journey (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of its residents. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We welcome candidates with lived experience but, if you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you suit the role as outlined in the attached job description. A response to the screening question is required.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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HR Officer (Part‑Time)
Location: MK‑Act Offices, Milton Keynes
Hours: 20 hrs/week
Salary: £14,400
Closing date: Friday 6th March
MK‑Act is a long‑established domestic abuse charity supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to provide professional HR support across the organisation.
This role is subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures to ensure the safeguarding and protection of the individuals we support. MK-ACT is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
The Role
You will manage recruitment and onboarding, support staff and managers with HR queries, maintain accurate HR and payroll records, and ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding, GDPR, and HR best practice. You’ll also assist with training coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and producing HR reports for senior leadership.
About You
- HR experience across recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and safer recruitment
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
- CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience
- Professional, confidential, and committed to equality and inclusion
Join us and help create a supportive, safe, and inclusive working environment for our dedicated team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The General Manager will provide leadership and day-to-day operational management for the Natural Voice Network, ensuring smooth running of its activities and services. Working under the strategic direction of the Trustee Board, the General Manager will implement decisions, oversee the Administrator, and manage finances and communications at an operational level.
They will have delegated authority to make operational and financial decisions (within agreed limits) on behalf of the NVN and its Trustee Board, enabling trustees to focus on governance, strategy, and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
- Manage the day-to-day running of the NVN, ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently and in line with the organisation’s values and policies.
- Maintain and store confidential documents and archives.
- Work closely with the Administrator to ensure smooth coordination of membership services, communications, and events.
- Support the development and implementation of the NVN’s strategic and annual plans.
- Represent the NVN in meetings and collaborations, acting as a central point of contact for members, partners, and external organisations.
- Assist with the organisation and delivery of NVN events, training, and gatherings (online and in person).
Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and approve expenditure within agreed limits (e.g. up to £1,000 per transaction or as defined by the Trustee Board).
- Work alongside the Treasurer on financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
- Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for trustee meetings.
Governance and Reporting
- Ensure systems are in place to support good governance, including accurate records, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Prepare reports for the Trustee Board, highlighting progress, challenges, and key decisions.
- Keep policies and procedures up to date and support trustees in implementing policies and procedures, ensuring that staff and volunteers are informed and aligned.
- Oversee preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for Trustee Board and working group meetings in collaboration with the chair and administrator.
- Manage trustee induction when new trustees are elected onto the Trustee Board.
Staff Supervision
- Line-manage the Administrator, setting clear priorities and providing regular supervision and support.
- Foster a positive, inclusive working culture consistent with the NVN’s ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.