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Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a bold and impactful anti-poverty charity to support with the appointment of an Interim Director of Campaigns and Policy.
As Director of Campaigns and Policy, you will come into the organisation during a period of transition, providing strategic leadership and direction to the campaigns and policy team for the next 6 months. You will be responsible for the management and leadership of the team during this period, whilst overseeing the effective delivery of the organisations campaign’s function, ensuring maximum engagement and enthusiastic representation of the charity.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant campaigns experience, covering the design, development, and implementation of innovative campaigns, both digitally and offline. You will be an experienced and enthusiastic team leader with substantial management experience who embodies the essence of collaboration. You will also be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you will bring energy and zeal to contribute to the organisation's mission to smash global poverty.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Matt Till at Prospectus.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
For the best candidate experience, we recommend applying for the position as soon as possible.
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My client is a UK health charity dedicated to supporting individuals & families, campaigning for better care and funding groundbreaking research.
With a clear and ambitious vision for the future, they are now looking towards investment in their corporate services function to ensure their bold aspirations are supported.
Working as a Systems Accountant your responsibilities will include:
· Act as a bridge between finance & IT, ensuring financial systems are optimised to meet the business needs.
· Support the implementation, development and continuous improvement of financial systems.
· Troubleshooting system issues, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners.
· Develop reports and dashboards to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.
The successful candidate will be a part qualified accountant with experience in improving and maintaining finance systems. Advanced Excel, strong communication and stakeholder management skills are also essential. Prior experience of working with Open Accounts desirable but not essential.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role would be based in their London office 2 days a week.
A well-established Housing Association in East London is looking to take on a Rent and Service Charge Accountant for an initial 12 Month FTC. This association has a big impact in its community and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.
They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in both Rent and Service Charges (mainly Service Charges). This role is an interesting balance of Business as Usual and project work as they look to automate their processes and move from excel.
Responsibilities:
- To lead on end-to-end processes, including estimates, actuals and liaising with auditors
- Support on year-end service charge and rent calculations and speak to customers about their queries
- Assist in moving from excel based work to using a Service Charge Module and helping with the integration
- Managing a Service Charge Assistant and helping them improve performance
Requirements:
- Rent and Service Charge candidate, ideally from a Housing Association background
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Happy with day-to-day work and willing to get involved with the project to help automate and streamline their processes
- Good excel and system skills
If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving fast.
Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?
Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity (with a focus on food and beverage) in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy, driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.
Salary £50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 8%/3% combined/employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable
About Wentworth Woodhouse
In the heart of South Yorkshire, a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political, social and economic powerhouse, today it is being brought back to life as a cultural, creative and community-driven hub.
Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime, Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.
About the role
We're looking for a commercially-minded innovator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities, including:
- F&B, hospitality and catering (on-site cafes, afternoon tea, events catering)
- Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
- Weddings, corporate and charity events
- Location hire for film and TV productions
- Visitor experience and front-of-house operations
You'll lead the development of a dynamic, mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values, enhances visitor experience, and supports the organisation's charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark, working for a nationally significant heritage site.
Who we're looking for
You're an experienced commercial leader with significant experience of food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality.
You'll need a proven ability to grow income, manage multiple revenue streams, and lead high-performing teams. In your toolkit, we'd love to see:
- Strong business planning and budgeting skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Confidence negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
- Track-record of innovation, driving change and growth
- Person-centred approach to leadership and customer service
Experience in heritage, culture or the third sector is welcome, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to bring energy, drive and commerciality to a purpose-led organisation.
To Apply
We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: Only because this role has been previously advertised and recruitment is time sensitive, we'll be responding on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested.
Interviews dates will be confirmed soon - likely to be early-mid August.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
My client is a UK health charity dedicated to supporting individuals & families, campaigning for better care and funding groundbreaking research.
With a clear and ambitious vision for the future, they are now looking towards investment in their corporate services function to ensure their bold aspirations are supported.
As these changes take place, they are looking to bring in some additional support to their finance function that will play an important role in the transformation:
Working as a Finance Business Partner, key responsibilities will include:
- Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your business area, providing high-quality financial analysis and insight.
- Oversee financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling and scenario planning.
- Supporting the department to review current working practices and processes, making recommendations with both efficiencies and commerciality in mind.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant and have a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. A good level of Excel and an engaging can-do approach are also essential. My client is open to candidates from both the Not-for-Profit and commercial sectors.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role would be based in their London office 2 days a week.
A well-established and forward-thinking professional membership organisation is seeking a Salesforce Release Specialist to play a vital role in the delivery and continuous improvement of its CRM platform.
This organisation champions professional development, knowledge-sharing, and community-building, reinvesting in tools and initiatives that support both individual members and corporate partners. If you’re passionate about enabling meaningful change through technology, this could be a perfect fit.
About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the release and deployment process across Salesforce and Fonteva platforms, with a strong focus on automation, governance, and best practice. You’ll be the go-to expert for coordinating deployments, managing environment strategies, and ensuring smooth release cycles using Copado. The role includes supporting Salesforce administration tasks and ensuring stability, security, and scalability across the CRM landscape. You’ll work collaboratively with developers, admins, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of system improvements.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Private medical and dental cover (after probation).
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Salary sacrifice schemes (pension, cycle to work, additional leave).
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme and performance-related bonus scheme.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Hybrid working with office attendance required approx. 4 times per month.
Key Responsibilities- Own and manage the full Salesforce release lifecycle.
- Lead version control, pipeline automation, and deployment orchestration using Copado.
- Ensure platform stability and data security through strong admin practices.
- Facilitate testing and environment management for multiple deployments.
- Provide technical documentation and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Skills & Experience
- Salesforce Certified Administrator qualification essential.
- Copado DevOps Fundamentals or Advanced Certification highly desirable.
- Strong hands-on experience in Salesforce Administration, including user and permission management, flows, and custom objects.
- Proven experience in Copado deployment pipelines, Git version control, and managing change across multiple environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Apply Now If you're a proactive and technically skilled Salesforce Specialist looking to join a dynamic and supportive membership organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.
Please note: We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £41,500
Location: A short walk from Waterloo or Lambeth North understand station
Pattern of work: Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office
Hours: Full time
This vibrant and growing charity offers life changing opportunities and nautical adventures for young people, has created this exciting HR People Partner role as result of the direct growth.
Working as part of a wider team of 5 people, you will report to the Director HR. Your roles objective as HR People Partner is to manage a variety of ER cases and generalist HR projects varying across L&D and HRIS.
A big portion of your day-to-day duties will involve working on a variety of ER cases ranging from disciplinary, long term sick and performance related matters. Therefore, your prior experience in managing ER case loads is critical.
Your knowledge of employee legislation and HR policy will enable you to deliver effective input to existing HR policies whilst contributing to ongoing HR projects including developing new HR initiatives to help the charity meet its overall strategic goals.
Other HR projects will include EDI and L&D therefore your generalist exposure to all areas of HR will be an invaluable asset.
You will bring a strong coaching style to the organisation, working closely with your business partners and managers to coach on best practice on managing and preventing ER issues from arising.
This People Partner role is a fantastic opportunity which will allow you to work autonomously and independently and if you are interested in applying for the position of People Partner please send your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Prospectus are excited to be working with a well-established force for good to recruit a Housing Officer to join a high performing team based in London. Supporting multiple residential sites and their associated services across East and Southeast London, you will utilise your operational and strong admin experience to deliver outstanding services to residents. As the Housing Officer, you’ll work collaboratively with a broader team, ensuring that sites and residents are safe and secure, and compliant.
There is also an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop systems and processes internally, and to influence policies. You will also collaborate closely with the finance team, managing rental incomes and invoices.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, communicative and have an ethos based on an excellent customer service experience. You will be experienced at managing effecting communications for residents and service users, families, external agencies, and any other relevant stakeholders. Your administrative capability will also be excellent with confidence using a spectrum of IT platforms and having strong attention to detail.
You may not be experienced within housing and property management, this experience would be desirable, but it’s not essential and other transferable experience would be considered. Experience of holding Safeguarding responsibilities is advantageous, although training is also provided.
Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check is required.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
We are looking for a special Events Officer to provide key support with the delivery of a series of high-quality events for a wonderful health charity.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office.
The Charity
A well respected health charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and investment in developing effective treatments, while also championing equality, diversity and inclusion. You would be joining a welcoming team with a collaborative work culture while also being eligible for the employee benefits, which include
- Annual leave starting at 25 days per annum increasing one day each year after five years up to a maximum of 30 days
- A pension contribution of 5% of your basic salary into a group personal pension plan with a minimum personal contribution of 3%
- Life insurance through death-in-service benefits from the first day of employment..... as well as much more.
The Role
This role will join the High Value Engagement team to lead on the planning and implementation of a portfolio of key special events.
Take ownership of celebrity engagement for the celebrity sports quiz to include liaison with celebrity agents, organising logistics and being the main contact for high profile supporters on the night.
Lead on the recruitment, stewardship and briefing of all special event volunteers.
Work directly with the Digital Marketing Manager to design and administer a new system for thanking event participants to promote long-term support and streamlined stewardship journey.
Plan and produce social media for special events.
The Candidate
Strong experience in events organising ideally in special events for the charity sector.
Previous experience working with and managing volunteer committees.
Developed writing skills for correspondence with an external audience.
Competence in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note the charity are reviewing candidates on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more!
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Salary: £40,000-£44,000
Contract: 12 Month Maternity Contract
Location: London – 2 days per week in the office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: No long hours culture, career development opportunities, Season ticket loan, wellbeing programmes.
We have a great opportunity for a Trusts and Statutory Manager position working for the fantastic Tommy’s, pregnancy and baby charity. This role will sit within the Trusts and Statutory team, who work closely with Corporate, Philanthropy and Major Donor colleagues. and aims to raise £1.1m. This role will lead the growth and management of a portfolio of trust and statutory funders (mainly £10K-£100K) and you will identify new opportunities, write and submit compelling proposals and manage exciting relationships.
To be successful as the Trusts and Statutory Manager will need:
- Experience securing grants (£25k) from warm and cold trust/statutory funders.
- Experience identifying and cultivating cold prospects.
- Experience developing and managing relationships with trust/statutory donors.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma,
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2645EI
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Product Owner - Dynamics (Charity)
Understanding Recruitment NFP is proud to be working exclusively with one of the UK’s largest and most respected international charities to recruit a CRM Product Manager. This is a key leadership role at the heart of a major transformation programme, focused on delivering a best-in-class CRM experience to support ambitious fundraising and supporter engagement goals.
You'll lead the CRM product strategy, owning the roadmap and prioritisation process, and ensuring the platform meets the evolving needs of both technical teams and fundraising stakeholders. Managing a small team, you’ll work across departments to shape and deliver impactful CRM solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic product ownership skills with deep CRM experience, ideally in a complex or mission-led environment. You’ll be a confident communicator, passionate about driving income growth and supporter value through well-designed digital tools and data-led decision-making.
Key Requirements:
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Strong experience as a Product Owner or CRM Manager in large-scale CRM environments (e.g. Dynamics 365, Salesforce)
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
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Experience managing a product roadmap and backlog aligned to strategic goals
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Proven ability to lead a team and work within Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks
Salary: £57,000 –£61,000
Location: Hybrid – approx. 40% in-office (London HQ)
If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please contact Harry Bullock at Understanding Recruitment
Location: In the community within the Rennie Grove Peace Locality – Hertfordshire Area (Tring, Harpenden, St Albans, Watford and surrounding areas)
Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Full time or Part time
- Closing date: 22 July 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: Rolling interviews
- The role of RPCS Health Care Assistant is in place to provide end of life care to patients in their own homes in the final weeks of life.
- We are looking for caring staff who could provide personal care to patients in their last weeks of life.
- If you think this is you then we can offer a variety of shift patterns to suit you, working across a 7 day week.
- Your normal hours of work will be a varied shift pattern (between 7am-11pm) on a rota basis from Sunday to Saturday.
- You will be visiting patients living in your local area, who wish to be cared for in their own home.
- You will provide support with washing, dressing, nutrition, and skin care.
- During your visit you will spend time talking to patients and their relatives, using your skills to ascertain the best possible care for the individual.
- Visits are mainly provided by two carers, but there are times when you will visit alone, so you must have access to your own car.
- Experience is not essential as training will be given but ideally you will have had some experience of prior caring i.e. for a dying relative, childcare etc.
Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for the role, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If successful, you’ll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
Salary: £53,952-£59,744
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office – Hybrid
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Health care benefits, 6% pension contribution, season ticket travel loan
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser working for The Salvation Army. This role will report into the Head of Legacy and In Memory and line manage two others in the team to inspire in-memory and legacy donors, whilst driving key fundraising targets and activities.
You will deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns to grow In Memory and Legacy supporters, develop new ideas, and provide excellent stewardship to current and long-standing supporters of the charity. This role will focus on growth and the protection of legacy income, currently £65m per year. This is an exciting time to join a growing and ambitious team as they are investing in all aspects of fundraising and marketing.
To be successful as the Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser, you will need:
- Extensive expertise in all aspects of Legacy and In Memory fundraising, including detailed knowledge and experience of the marketplace
- Experience in successful strategic planning, management, and implementation of strategy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at a senior level, and develop strong, successful, collaborative, and influential working relationships at all levels of seniority within an organisation
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with proven experience of managing and building high-performing teams
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and speak with Emma.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2592EI
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are delighted to be partnering with a national charity to find their new Public Affairs and Policy Manager.
Job Title: Public Affairs & Policy Manager
£40,000-£47,500 (London)
£36,000-£43,500 (nationally)
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs & Policy Manager to join our team, driving the organisation's influence with government and political stakeholders in England. As a key member of our communications team, you will build relationships with elected representatives, ministers, and officials, providing timely intelligence and analysis of policy developments that affect our work. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK to ensure a cohesive approach to relationship management, developing influencing strategies and plans to advance our organisational aims.
Required Skills:
* Significant experience of working with elected representatives, officials, and other public affairs activities
* Strong background in political analysis, parliamentary, and legislative knowledge
* Policy analysis skills with the ability to identify key themes and opportunities
* Strong communications skills (written and oral), with the ability to influence and engage with a range of different stakeholders
Nice to Have Skills:
* Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
* Relevant qualification
* Understanding of the VCSE sector in relation to public affairs
Preferred Education and Experience:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in public affairs, policy analysis, and communications. A relevant qualification is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Regular travel is expected as part of this role. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities is essential.
As we strive to make a positive impact on communities and society, we invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to shaping our influence with government and political stakeholders. If you are passionate about public affairs, policy analysis, and communications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible
*Please note, all 3rd party agencies speculative CVs will not be accepted*
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
It starts with community.
Job Title: Head of Marketing & Digital
Salary: circa £53k
Permanent & Interim
Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with this truly empowering organisation to recruit a visionary leader to drive marketing and digital strategy, shaping the future and inspiring a multidisciplinary team to achieve success.
As Head of Marketing & Digital, you will play a central role in transforming external audience engagement, enhancing brand reach and influence, and driving income generation efforts. You will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies and leverage digital resources to build and engage key audiences.
Required Skills:
* Strategic marketing and brand management expertise
* Experience in developing and delivering effective marketing strategies and campaigns
* Strong understanding of digital marketing and brand management tools
* Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders
Nice to Have Skills:
* Experience in non-profit marketing and brand management
* Knowledge of CRM systems and data analysis
* Familiarity with SEO and content marketing
Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Branding, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing, brand management, or a related field
Other Requirements:
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Familiarity with safeguarding protocols and procedures
As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join our team and drive our marketing and digital strategy forward. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a proven track record in marketing management, we encourage you to apply.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible
*Please note, all 3rd party agencies speculative CVs will not be accepted*
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.