Jobs in Scotland

Country Director (Programme Manager) Fast-track leadership programme – Various global locations

Permanent, Full Time

Location – Various global locations across the HALO Trust operations

Salary – Starting salary of £50,000 gross per annum, increasing to up to £65,000 upon deployment (depending upon level of role and programme assigned) plus overseas allowances. International contract terms

About HALO:

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO).

For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.

HALO is known for its work to clear landmines, but we also lead on dealing with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, and we educate communities to keep them safe. We also build safe arms stores and systems for securing guns. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 11,500 staff in 30 countries and territories.

We are extremely proud of the work we do and the people in our team. For us all, it is more than just a job. It is a shared purpose.

About the Role:

Due to growth and internal promotions, we are very excited to be recruiting our next senior leaders, with the aim of these individual quickly becoming our next Country Directors (we call them Programme Managers here at HALO).

In order to set our future Programme Managers up for success, our fast-track leadership programme will train and skill you in numerous aspects of our operations.

You will initially undertake our 6-month Field Officer training programme in Cambodia and Sri Lanka. Here you will trained in our global landmine clearance operations both technically and operationally, focusing on leading our national teams on the ground in our global programmes. Upon completion of the Field Officer course, you will deploy to a programme in a senior position. This could be as Chief of Staff, Deputy Programme Manager or similar, where you will have leadership responsibility, but most importantly allowing you to experience how a HALO programme works.

Once this initial deployment concludes (around 12 months depending on your progress and HALO’s needs), your line manager and our talent management team will work with you to identify suitable Programme Manager roles as they become available. Depending on the number of applicants, these roles are likely to be competed.

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the programme, including the design, review, and implementation of the programme’s strategy in accordance with HALO’s organisational objectives and charitable purpose. This includes establishing long-term strategic goals for the programme and developing the capacity and strength of the existing team. The successful candidate to this role will be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate experience building a team’s capacity to achieve strategic objectives.

You will be responsible for the accountable execution of donor projects, working directly with relevant stakeholders in-country and liaising with others remotely. You will also be responsible for the creation of project implementation plans, monitoring and adjustment to ensure successful delivery to donors. The successful candidate for this role must be comfortable monitoring delivery at a higher level, as well as getting involved in the detail when needed. The successful candidate will need to have exceptional liaison, organisational and financial acumen.

The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance across all departments in the programme in accordance with internal, national and international regulations and legislation. They will report to the respective Head of Region and coordinate with HALO’s HQ.

The successful candidate will need to be an inspiring leader, capable of managing a large and diverse workforce with a focus on empowerment, communication, and professional development. The Programme Manager will improve HR and safeguarding processes and procedures with a desire to lead on implementing impactful systematic change. This role requires a candidate with strong coordination capabilities, and a commitment to lead by example to maintain high professional standards.

The Programme Manager’s time will be split between in country HQ offices with occasional travel to the regional operations in country.

HALO requires its applicants to work in line with our values, which are:

• Courage
• Discipline
• Integrity
• Respect for Others
• Loyalty
• Selfless Commitment

The Programme Manager position is a strategic leadership role, and we’re looking for individuals with strong programme management skills, with experience of managing large scale projects.

You will be an experienced senior leader of people who knows how to get the best out of their diverse team operating in complex political and often austere environments. Previous experience in the mine action or arms control sector is desirable; however, we know that talent comes from different sector backgrounds be that ex-Armed Forces, the humanitarian sector, business or those who have invested in their leadership capability through an MBA.

Above all you will be a seasoned leader who will thrive in our sector, who fully buys-in to our purpose and who will make a real difference to the people they lead, and the beneficiaries that we serve.

Who we're looking for:

Key Skills and Competencies Required

Essential

• Significant senior leader experience
• Experience in managing compliance across project management, financial, labour law and other departmental functions
• Experience in strategy building and implementation
• Experience establishing and building new stakeholder relationships
• Financial management, including budget building
• Experience leading and managing teams, building capacity and an inclusive workplace
• Experience in project design, proposal writing and review
• Experience monitoring project performance against indicators
• Experience assessing and managing risk
• Experience in incident and/or crisis management
• Results based management experience
• Demonstrable confidence in public speaking and liaison
• Project management experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Fluent English

Desirable

• Experience of working overseas in complex political environments
• Good donor relationship management, including reporting and other communications
• Experience working with a variety of donor types, such as government, private, corporate and foundations
• Experience in Safeguarding management
• Experience in mine action or arms control sector
• Experience in international development
• Experience working on projects relating to gender and women’s empowerment

Benefits

• Starting salary of £50,000 gross per annum, increasing upon deployment (depending upon level of role and programme assigned)
• Local overseas allowance of $350 per month
• Shared or private accommodation in HALO accommodation provided at nil cost. Accompanied posting will also be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
• 49 days annual leave increasing to 56 days after 2 years’ service
• Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address (or an alternative location up to an equivalent cost)
• Non contributary life assurance (3 x salary)
• Retirement savings plan
• Private medical health cover
• Comprehensive insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (no more than one page). Closing date for applications will be 29th January 2025.

We will be reviewing and processing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

About Smile Train

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!

Reports To

UK Fundraising Director

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Philanthropy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.

Key responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of 50 – 70 major donors and prospects by creating and implementing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to make 5 and low 6-figure annual gifts (bigger gifts would fall to the Vice President, International Development and UK Fundraising Director)
Conduct 75 to 100 meetings with donors and prospects annually through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and other types of meaningful contact.
Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
Write and create customised proposals and presentations for major donors.
In coordination with the UK Fundraising Director, assist with developing projects that will enhance the major giving operations of the Development Department and support them by developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and major donors.
Organise at least two major donor events each year.
Organising research on major donors as well as conducting supplemental research.
Ensure all key administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme are taken care of.
Other duties as are appropriate for this role.

Travel

There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as travel as needed around the UK for meetings with major donors.

Required Education and Experience

5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management, program staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.

Application Information

Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

About Smile Train

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!

Reports To

UK Fundraising Director

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Legacy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.

Key responsibilities

Take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship to ensure that legacy pledgers feel valued by STUK and their pledge is retained.
Act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave STUK a gift in their Will.
Plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings.
Undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.
Organise at least 2 – 3 legacy events per year including post-event follow-up.
Organise legacy stewardship activities such as recognition mechanisms.
Liaise with and oversee the administrative work of Legacy Link, our legacy administrators.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy activity on Salesforce and in shared files.
Provide useful data insight and analysis producing regular statistical, qualitative and financial reports of legacy activity.
Manage in memoriam marketing.

Travel

There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as periodic travel as needed around the UK for meetings with legacy pledgers and to organise legacy events.

Required Education and Experience

5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers preferred.
A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce and First Class preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.

Application Information

Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible

The Woodland Trust are looking for a Head of Estate and Programmes in our Scotland team to lead the work in this remit and ensure the estate and programmes are managed to the highest professional standards.

The Role: 
•    This is an exciting opportunity as we are looking for a Head of Estate and Programmes to join our Scotland Management team and lead the Trust’s estate and programmes team in Scotland, ensuring that the estate and associated programmes are managed to the highest professional standards and in accordance with the Woodland Trust’s management approach, policies and standards.
•    They will lead the development on the Trust’s Treescape Programme in Scotland, promoting partnership working internally and externally and ensuring the Trust’s priorities and objectives are delivered.
•    This role will manage a team of professional site managers, project and programme staff and ensure they remain motivated and able to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively.
•    Identify and develop strategic partnerships that will aid the delivery of the Trust’s vision in Scotland, particularly in the fields of conservation, forestry, land-use management and farming.
•    This role is based in Scotland and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel across Scotland and the UK.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    This is a key role in our Scotland Management team and for candidates to stand out, we are looking for experience of working in forestry and land management with extensive experience of native woodland management. 
•    You’ll be an inspiring leader with experience of managing people, you’ll be results driven, motivated and commercially aware. You’ll have the ability to motivate and develop teams to perform their best.
•    Should have previously managed complex multi-disciplinary projects and programmes within a forestry setting, with experience in procurement and contract management.
•    Knowledge of Scotland’s land use with a strong understanding of current environmental policy, conservation and land management issues. 
•    Confident in building and developing partnerships with external and internal stakeholders and able to influence different audiences, to successfully change attitudes and behaviours for strategic impact.
•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders to ensure the best development of strategies and outcomes.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

1st Interviews to be held via Teams on 26th & 27th February
2nd Interviews to be held in-person at our Perth Office on 6th or 7th March (TBC)

Are you a regulatory expert with a passion for quality assurance and education?

TPP are working with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), a leading provider of qualifications for Dental Nurses in the UK, to recruit for a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role, ensuring compliance and excellence within the organisation. Join as the Head of Regulation and drive quality, innovation, and regulatory success.

Benefits Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Employment type: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Remote / hybrid working with flexibility to attend Preston Head Office for meetings.
• Personal Development: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

About the Organisation

NEBDN is on a mission to empower dental nurses through qualifications that enhance lifelong career development. Guided by values of fairness, collaboration, and inclusivity, the organisation is a leader in dental nurse education and development. As the Head of Regulation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its reputation and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

About the Role

As Head of Regulation and a member of the Senior Management Team, you will:

• Safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Develop and oversee a cutting-edge quality assurance framework for consistent service excellence.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory reporting, including annual compliance statements, external audits, and adverse effect management.
• Lead internal and external quality teams to maintain educational standards that reinforce the charity's leadership position.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a robust quality assurance framework aligned with best practices.
• Lead regulatory reporting, including statements of compliance, thematic reviews, and data requests.
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring timely and effective organisational responses.
• Oversee training on compliance and best practices for quality assurance teams.
• Represent the charity in external networks and foster partnerships with education regulators.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators to the Executive and Board.
• Manage budgets and drive efficiencies through successful change initiatives.

Skills / Experience Required

You must have:

• Significant people management experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in regulatory reporting, including preparing statements of compliance for Ofqual.
• Proven success in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with educational regulatory bodies and handling risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Empathy with the organisation's values.

To Apply

• Covering letter
  • No more than 1 page of A4
  • Addressing the required skills and experience listed above
• CV

Interview Process

• One-stage, in-person (Preston) interview
  • Competency-based questions - provided in advance.
  • A presentation based on a pre-assigned scenario.

Deadline for Applications

• Friday 7^th February 2025

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.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. 

We are looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Adviser to join our growing team on a fixed term contract which may be renewed, subject to funding. 

The implementation of the new organisational strategy poses new challenge and opens new exciting opportunities for our impact tracking and assessment. In this role you will have the opportunity to help shape our MEAL thinking, systems and processes, to ensure that they are fit for purpose to assess the impact of our Research and Innovation work, and to capture learning to guide our strategic and programmatic decisions.

Your application will need to demonstrate: 

• Experience in supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning processes at organisational, programme and/or project level;
• Demonstrable experience and/or interest in key issues and current debates in humanitarian practice.
• Familiarity with humanitarian research and innovation, and experience working/living in humanitarian contexts, would also be an advantage.

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.   

We offer: 

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required. 
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours. 
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (25 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform. 

Note for applicants: 

• Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salary. 
• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

PURPOSE: To provide varied support to the Chief Operating Officer. The role involves tasks within HR and Operations including tasks such as minuting team meetings, organising in-person meetings, assisting the COO with financial record keeping and minuting quarterly board meetings. This is a key role in a fast developing and exciting organisation, with passionate people committed to protecting freedom of speech.

LOCATION:Home based with the ability to travel to London for monthly team meetings and quarterly Board meetings. Costs covered by the FSU.

Applicants should send a CV and Cover Letter

Who are we?

The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body. We stand up for the speech rights of our 25,000 members and campaign for free speech more widely. Our in-house legal counsel, working with our casework team, coordinates legal representation for members in difficulty. Our research arm publishes briefings on where free speech needs to be better protected. Our events arm organises events and stages public debates. The FSU has sister organisations in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland with more to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

· Assisting the COO with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

· Acting as administrator for Outlook365, SharePoint, leave (WhosOff), and other HR and/or operational systems.

· Minute taking for in-person and online meetings.

· Planning staff events – booking meeting rooms, lunches for monthly meetings, travel and accommodation for all staff members.

· Assisting with financial management, e.g. checking receipts and processing expense forms, filing invoices, using QuickBooks to reconcile invoices, keeping track of departmental spending.

· Filing documentation.

· Ensuring the SharePoint filing system remains organised and accessible.  

· Managing the recruitment of new staff (posting job adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews and sharing applications with the relevant managers).

· On-boarding new staff and managing HR tasks, e.g. annual leave, expenses, setting up accounts.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: Work experience

Work experience in an admin role.

IT Proficient: Outlook 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.

Proof reading, editing or minute taking.

Financial record keeping

Use initiative and take a pro-active approach.

Extremely well organised, calm, discreet and comfortable working with strong personalities.

Communicator – excellent standard of literacy and written communication skills.

Agreeable and discreet – good interpersonal skills with people at all levels.

Homeworking – has premises, equipment and systems to enable productive working from home.

Desirable

Experience in a similar supporting role.

Experience using QuickBooks or similar software.

Experience working remotely.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Benefits

· Employer pension contribution of eight per cent.

· Full access to our learning and development programme.

· 20 paid holidays per calendar year plus public holidays.

· Bupa Healthcare

Probationary Period

This post is subject to the requirements of a one-month probationary scheme for new staff only.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

The FSU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage or Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, or Sex.

Role:

Scottish Women’s Aid has an exciting opportunity to join their communications team. This is an influential and dynamic position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Communications Lead shares responsibility for leading SWA’s communications work, campaigning, messaging, and delivering a media strategy in line with our strategic objectives.

Working collaboratively across Policy, Fundraising, member, and training teams at SWA you will co-develop and deliver a communications strategy, identifying the best ways to lever change through media campaigns around key issues for women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse. You will shape a wide variety of materials and outputs that support SWA’s broader advocacy and campaigning aims.  You will devise engaging communications approaches and craft compelling content. This will include media responses, PR, press releases, and briefing notes as well as articles for a range of audiences comprising our network, partners, stakeholders, the media, government, and wider civil society. You will also co-curate our online presence, creating engaging content across a range of platforms, and be adept at analysing engagement metrics and evaluating impact.

Background

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are both a children’s rights and a women’s rights organisation.

• We directly campaign to institutions and leaders for policies and laws that address the drivers of women’s inequality and improve responses to domestic abuse. This work makes women and children safer and helps them disentangle themselves from their abusers.
• We provide training to public and private bodies from the police and judiciary to child welfare systems, to effectively respond to survivors.
• We raise the profile of domestic abuse nationally and internationally so that domestic abuse is treated like the critical threat to human rights that it is.
• We host Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline to ensure help is always available while actively supporting a network of 33 specialist local Women’s Aid services that directly support and provide refuge to women and children of Scotland affected by domestic abuse
• We are the umbrella organisation for 33 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children and young people across Scotland, providing guidance, support and training to our members

What We Need

We’re looking for someone who can fulfill the above description and has:

• Relevant experience in a communications role (of at least 4 years)
• Understanding of social justice communications principles and best practices
• Excellent written communication skills and experience producing content for key audiences
• Experience of campaign work within a VAWG, political, parliamentary or public affairs context.
• Experience of working with or in the media
• Experience coordinating digital communications, including websites, and social media and how to utilise their potential.
• Competent in using own initiative, managing work, and responding to opportunities effectively.
• Experience of Canva or similar graphic design software, and video editing platforms to create quality on brand social media and other related design content
• Experience of evaluation and monitoring impact
• Ideally, we would also like
• Experience of communicating a gendered message
• Understanding of the media and culture sectors in Scotland
• Experience of translating detailed and complex information into compelling and accurate information for use in the media

What we offer

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a inclusive, collaborativeworking culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

Flexible working

We offer flexible hybrid working options for the majority of our employees. Some posts are eligible for full-time homeworking.We also offer flexibility for staff and work/life balance through a number of flexible working options such as flexi time, condensed hours, job sharing.

Pay

SWA are a Living wage employer, our pay and grading system offers a competitive starting salary and yearly progression.

Annual Leave

We offer a full-time annual leave entitlement of 30 days (210 hours) per year plus 10 Public Holiday days (70 hours) per year. Leave is accrued at the rate of 3.33 days (23.3 hours) per month.

Pension

SWA believes it’s important that we help you save for your retirement so access to Nest pension scheme is given to all eligible employees. SWA contributes 10% of gross contractual earnings on the provision that the employee contributes a minimum of 3% towards their pension contributions.

Learning and Development

SWA supports and develops staff to ensure they have the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. There is an internal schedule of training on key skills and knowledge relevant to all staff. There is also scope to attend ad hoc training for employees who are working to develop specific skills.

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

SWA offers staff who meet the criteria for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) an enhanced maternity pay of 20 weeks on full pay and 20 weeks on half pay.

Wellbeing

As part of SWA’s commitment to staff wellbeing, staff are offered access to a confidential 24/7 health and Wellbeing service with AIG which provides confidential advice, counselling and legal support to all staff, and where applicable, immediate family members.

Bike 2 Work

An interest-free loan to purchase a bike, can be arranged up to the value of £1,000.

Edinburgh Leisure Gym Subsidies

Edinburgh based staff are able to access Edinburgh Leisure facilities for the reduced price of £1 per session.

Equalities Statement 

SWA exists to end violence against women and girls, we are committed to opposing and eliminating all forms of intersectional discrimination at the system, institutional, and individual level. This includes challenging barriers that prevent women’s equal participation in the workplace. To achieve this, our workforce must reflect a diversity of identities and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented women, including but not limited to, women from minority ethnic communities, women with disabilities, LGBTI communities, carers, and women who have experienced economic deprivation.

To ensure that all of our staff thrive and succeed, we work to continuously improve the inclusivity, accessibility, and fairness of our workplace to create a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all, where differences in background, culture, identity and lived experience are recognised and valued.

We offer disabled women the option of requesting that their application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Schemes. You will be asked if you’d like to be considered on the application form.

Salary: £36,622 – £42,024 per year (pro rata).

Hours: Up to 25 hours (to be worked flexibly).

Location: Blend of home working and office, based in Rose Street, Edinburgh. There will be a requirement to attend in-person events and meetings, based predominantly in Edinburgh.  Please talk to us about your flexible working requirements!

Closing Date: The recruitment panel will be appointing for this role on a rolling basis. After considering your application, the panel will be in touch if they would like to invite you to interview, please don’t delay in applying as the post will close once the position is filled.

Scottish Women’s Aid is an equal opportunities employer, applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Hours – Full-time / 36 hours per week

Contract – 2-years fixed term with possibility of extending / being made permanent

Location – Fully remote – with requirement to travel within England occasionally.

The Community Forest Trust supports the work of England’s Community Forests who are the leading woodland creation network in England and at the forefront of the UK’s climate emergency response.

We are currently recruiting a Finance & Operations Analyst, which will offer a unique opportunity for someone to work across a range of disciplines with support from domain experts and to gain broad and interesting experience. 

As Finance & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial, operational, administrative and project management support to the Community Forest Trust and its subsidiaries.

The role is a dual role incorporating both finance and operational duties. Some key responsibilities therefore include:

Finance Work

• To process invoices and sales invoices in accordance with agreed procedures and regulations and to ensure that invoices are forwarded for authorisation in a timely manner.
• Reconcile the bank account monthly and ensure the financial system is up to date
• Actively contribute to supporting the Finance Manager in month end and year end reports and accounts
• Analyse monthly management accounts
• Support the preparation of grant claims, ensuring that adequate records are kept

Operations Work

• Support the CEO, Finance Manager and National Projects and Partnerships Manager with all aspects of their roles.
• Prepare materials for and arrange meetings including the CFT Board Meetings, the Forest Director Meetings and meetings with Defra and other key external stakeholders
• Project manage/oversee project management and communications for England’s Community Forests projects.

To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous administration and/or finance and/or operational experience with high attention to detail, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems is also essential.

You must also be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem identification and solving skills, alongside a creative and innovative mindset.

As the role will involve working alongside the Finance Manager and other key stakeholders, the post holder will also require experience of working confidently and professionally with stakeholders at both senior and lower levels, with excellent communication skills.

Previous financial data management experience, financial qualifications, and good working knowledge of key accountancy software are also desirable, but not essential.

In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Remote and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• An enhanced pension scheme
• Possible funded training opportunities

The role is for a fixed term of 2-years, with the possibility of extending or being a permanent role in line with appropriate funding.

We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation.  We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.

Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. 

UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote

Closing Date: 28 January 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and ambitious individual with significant brand and communications experience to join us as our Brand & Marketing Lead for the Baby Bank Alliance where you join the Baby Bank Alliance team and work with Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures in partnership.  

Please note: This is a 12-month FTC/Secondment. This role can be flexible in being either full time or part time (28 hours), to be discussed at interview. 

About Save the Children UK  

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.  

About Baby Bank Alliance  

The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) is a new and ambitious organisation advocating and supporting a community of over 300 UK baby banks to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive. The Alliance has been founded by four organisations:  Save the Children, Little Village, Baby Bank Network Bristol and Purposeful Ventures, and is being incubated by Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures who provide fundraising capacity and resource. It is an exciting time to join the growing team and play a vital role in taking the Alliance and the impact it has to the next level.   

About the role  

As the Baby Bank Alliance Brand & Marketing Lead, you will collaborate with both Baby Bank Alliance team and our incubating partners—Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures—in leading the creation and implementation of compelling, high-impact marketing communications. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with exceptional collaboration skills. A natural ability to influence, persuade, adapt, and think quickly is essential. Line management is a key element of this role and you will need to lead others and support. 

This is an incredible time to join our growing organisation and be part of taking it to the next level.

In this role, you will:   

• Develop and deliver the brand, marketing and communications strategy for the Baby Bank Alliance

• Champion the BBA brand

• Lead on developing strategic and influential relationships with external partners and creative agencies Connect between baby banks and corporate partners with effective 

• Support the Media Manager and wider BBA team to develop and execute a press and media opportunities, 

• Line manage and lead by example 

• Lead on forming Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to improve our brand and communication results. 

About you  

To be successful, it is important that you have:   

• Extensive experience in developing brand and communication strategies. 

• Proven success in managing impactful brand marketing projects across various channels, achieving multiple goals effectively. 

• Line management experience 

• Brilliant relationship builder, strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships across multiple stakeholders.  

• Excellent communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations and training materials.  

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.  

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January at midnight

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Join a small, driven team making a big impact!

Are you an ambitious and entrepreneurial fundraiser or business development professional who thrives on building excellent relationships and driving meaningful change? Do you want to work in a role where working collaboratively leads to life-changing results?

At the Just Finance Foundation (JFF), we’re on a mission to empower the next generation with the financial education they need to succeed. We’re seeking a passionate Head of Fundraising to lead and grow our income generation strategy as we embark on an exciting new three-year plan to expand our reach and impact. You’ll have the unique opportunity to build on our existing strong network of warm supporters and partners while also exploring new areas of funding and collaboration.

About the Role
As Head of Fundraising, you’ll be part of our leadership team, taking ownership of our income generation strategy and building strong partnerships to secure transformational funding. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and work closely with trustees, partners, and colleagues across JFF to drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support our strategic objectives.
• Build and nurture relationships with corporate partners, particularly in the asset management and financial services sectors.
• Lead on securing funding through grant applications, sponsorships, and innovative partnerships.
• Manage and inspire a small fundraising team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Represent JFF as a spokesperson at events and meetings, effectively communicating our mission and impact.

About You
You’re a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in corporate fundraising or business development. You’ll excel in this role if you:

• Are passionate about financial education and making a tangible difference in young people’s lives.
• Have exceptional relationship-building skills and enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Are entrepreneurial, proactive, and thrive on turning ideas into action.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, crafting compelling cases for support.
• Have experience managing budgets and leading a team.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a small, driven team creating real social impact.
• A supportive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• The rewarding opportunity to see the direct impact of your work in transforming young lives.

Salary: £53,000 (pro rata for part time)

Working pattern: full time or 4 days a week, flexible working available/encouraged

Location: Home-based, with regular travel required.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please see the full Job and Person Description. Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1.5 pages outlining your suitability for the role no later than 5:00pm on Sunday 2nd February 2025

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.

JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.

Make your mark.  Join us in creating a financially resilient future for all.

Are you an ambitious and tenacious Trusts Fundraiser looking to create real change?

Charity People are proud to be partnered with Village Water, a wonderful Charity dedicated to providing safe water and improving sanitation and hygiene in communities across Africa.

They are looking for a passionate and driven Trusts Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.

Location: Remote (UK-based), with mandatory attendance at 5 annual meetings (including overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at their head office in Shrewsbury and occasional external meetings elsewhere.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include: 7% matched pension (after 3 months), 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. Since 2004, they have been empowering rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. By collaborating with local partners, they ensure that even the most marginalised populations have the opportunity to thrive. As a small, dynamic team, they are proud of their personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

About the Role:

This is an incredible opportunity for someone to take ownership of their trust and foundations portfolio, where your efforts will directly contribute to the continuation and growth of their impactful work.

As their Trusts Fundraiser, you will:

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants of £100,000+ from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.

• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.

• Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling proposals, reports, and impactful fundraising appeals.

• Ensure timely reporting to funders in line with grant conditions, while driving unrestricted income opportunities.

• Play a pivotal role in the success of exciting fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give or Radio 4 appeals.

About You:

They are looking for a fundraising expert who combines strategic thinking with hands-on enthusiasm. You will have a proven track record in securing significant multiyear grants and a passion for fostering relationships that drive meaningful change.

You will bring:

• A history of securing grants, including awards of £20,000- £100,000+ and multiyear support.

• Experience navigating complex funding processes with organisations such as FCDO, Big Give and Comic Relief.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire funders and stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting and financial acumen, paired with database management skills.

• A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why Join Village Water?

You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your work truly matters. Together, you will empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for the people who need it most.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy for further details of the application process.

Closing date: 6th February at 12pm
First stage interview: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Contract:  Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days   
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum  
Location:  UK, Remote  
Closing date:  Sunday 26 January 2025 
Interview date:  Tuesday 4 February 2025 

Do you thrive on building relationships with donors and securing life changing charitable donations? Blue Cross seeks a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead our mid-value and major donor fundraising efforts. 

More about the role 

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to our mission of improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.

You, and the team of fundraisers you manage, will build strong, lasting relationships with mid and major value donors (trusts and foundations and individuals), guiding them on their philanthropic journey. You’ll develop and lead a fundraising plan that cultivates a robust pipeline of prospects, creates compelling fundraising asks, and delivers engaging stewardship, all with the aim of increasing income and building long-term donor relations. 

This is an exciting time to join Blue Cross as we embark on a refreshed organisation strategy, with high value fundraising playing a key part in its delivery. The team enjoys senior level support, with a commitment to the development of impactful projects and themed areas of work. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on maximizing new opportunities and driving forward change.

You'll make a significant impact: 

• Developing a compelling fundraising plan for mid and major value donors, contributing to the philanthropy strategy, and aligning with the charity's overall goals. 

• Forging strong bonds with prospects and donors, collaborating with your team to understand their motivations and inspire impactful donations. 

• Guiding and supporting the Philanthropy Relationship team, including the Philanthropy Manager responsible for major value trusts/foundations and individuals, and two Philanthropy Officers responsible for mid-value trusts or individuals. 

• Overseeing donor cultivation activities, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, and collaborating with colleagues when necessary. 

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role, responsibilities, and how you can make a difference. 

About you 

You're a seasoned philanthropy professional with a proven track record of exceeding income targets and securing significant donations from trusts & foundations and high-net-worth individuals. Your passion for animal welfare is infectious, translating into building strong, lasting relationships with donors. As a strategic thinker, you possess a deep understanding of portfolio management, the supporter journey, and the key elements that drive successful philanthropy fundraising. 

A natural communicator, you can connect with any audience, adapting your message to resonate with different stakeholders. Your collaborative and inspiring leadership style fosters a team environment where everyone thrives and celebrates shared successes. 

You're a dedicated professional with integrity, thriving in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and prioritization skills. You value teamwork and enjoy being part of a hardworking and supportive team that shares your passion for making a difference. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Secured five to six-figure donations through mid-value & major gift fundraising. 

• Understand the requirements of trusts and foundations and can write high quality funding applications. 

• Designed successful stewardship programs for mid-high value donors, boosting loyalty & donations. 

• Professionally presented philanthropic opportunities to high-net-worth individuals. 

• Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal & external). 

• Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals. 

• Line management experience. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Driver's license & travel availability. 

• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. 

A bonus if you have:  

• Experience managing a mid-value individual giving programme.

• Experience working within an animal welfare charity. 

• A fundraising qualification or evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). 

How to apply  

Click the apply button and complete the online application process before 23:59 on the closing date on Sunday 26 January 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits  

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

• Life assurance

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

The People & Culture Manager will ensure the efficient and compliant operation of people processes within MyBnk.

The role encompasses recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance management, elements of payroll and ensuring adherence to employment legislation. A key responsibility is driving operational efficiencies, ensuring timely responses to people matters, overseeing compliance with UK right-to-work legislation, and maintaining accurate legal records for all employees. The role will also contribute to MyBnk’s overall people and culture strategy and foster a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices, particularly in the charity or non-profit sector, as well as excellent communication skills.

If you are interested in applying, more details can be found in the Candidate Pack.