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This role is perfect for someone with a passion for social media communication, and a desire to engage audiences and inspire them to improve animal welfare globally.
You will be helping to run the social media channels of our CEO and Founder, Dr Luke Gamble, working as part of the Marketing Team at animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS). Your role will help raise awareness of the charities work, which in turn will mean more animals receive life-saving veterinary care.
You will take the lead on communication through our social media platforms for Luke, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will work closely with our Senior Marketing Executive and wider marketing team to create content tailored for each channel to ensure high levels of engagement, and audience growth.
This is a new role and offers a great opportunity for the right candidate. This role would be based at our office in Truro, Cornwall.
Other organisations may call this role Social Media Officer, Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Online Engagement Executive.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi, Cambodia and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world. Our Mission Rabies project runs mass canine vaccination and community education in the world’s worst hotspots for the disease. Since the project began, over seven million dogs have been vaccinated against rabies and over thirteen million children have been educated in rabies prevention, protecting the lives of people and animals.
Last year, WVS helped an animal every 14 seconds. We trained over 4,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,700 parcels of veterinary supplies to 261 charities in 71 countries.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Create engaging and informative content for Luke’s channels, including producing day to day content plans and supporting on campaigns.
- Work with the WVS film team to develop an annual content calendar and overarching strategy for the YouTube channel, tailored to appropriate audiences.
- Work with Luke to produce regular engaging video content.
- Analyse engagement data to provide insights and continuously improve communications.
- Manage the social media accounts on a day-to-day basis, including responding to comments and messages.
- Identify and liaise with influencers, brand ambassadors, and collaborators.
- Support the wider marketing team with campaigns and activity.
- Some evening and weekend working, to include travel, will likely be required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 2+ years working in a marketing role with a focus on social media
- Experience in creating social media content for an individual/personal account.
- Experience in audience growth and analysis
- Basic knowledge of video editing
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A passion for animal welfare
- A strong team player
- The ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in running a YouTube channel
- Experience in supporting on social media growth strategy
- Experience in using Canva or other design platforms
- Experience in a charity or not-for-profit environment
- Interest in photography
- A full UK drivers’ licence
To give vulnerable animals around the world access to free life-saving veterinary care.



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Senior Events & Community Engagement Manager
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Role Title: Senior Events & Community Engagement Manager
Salary: £49,370 to £50,797
Location: London-Hybrid
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed term (10 - 12 months)
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you an exceptional fundraiser with a passion for building meaningful supporter relationships?
Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and community impact sit at the heart of what you do?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Senior Events & Community Engagement Manager to lead the stewardship function of our Events & Community Engagement Team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee high-quality supporter journeys, design stewardship strategies that inspire action, and champion values-driven engagement with individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of community and events fundraising at ActionAid UK; empowering supporters, strengthening partnerships, and increasing vital income for women and girls worldwide.
The successful candidate will ensure that stewardship plans are designed to strengthen the connection between supporters and ActionAid UK’s mission, deepening understanding of the charity’s work with women and girls worldwide. The position also involves seeking and nurturing opportunities with schools, universities, community groups and corporate partners who are interested in employee fundraising. By developing these relationships, the post holder will help secure income and build long‑term engagement that supports ActionAid’s global mission. The role is well suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys developing new approaches and is motivated by the potential for community impact. The role includes direct line management of two Events and Community Engagement Officers. The manager is expected to support their development, encourage an ambitious and positive team culture and contribute to wider organisational initiatives. Participation in cross‑departmental projects, staff briefings and internal working groups is a regular feature of the post, as is modelling ActionAid UK’s feminist leadership behaviours.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience designing and delivering community and events supporter journeys.
- Strong track record in relationship management across diverse audiences.
- Experience of digital engagement and online fundraising tools (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse).
- Experience managing budgets and reporting against financial and non-financial KPIs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present confidently to partners and supporters.
- Experience managing direct reports.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Commitment to feminist values, anti-racism and ActionAid’s mission for women and girls.
Working for ActionAid UK offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a long history of championing women’s and girls’ rights. Staff benefit from flexible working options and an inclusive environment that welcomes applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the charity sector. The organisation is committed to ensuring that all employees feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions. Vacancies close at 23:55pm
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Fundraising Manager - Tiphereth
About Tiphereth
Tiphereth is a Camphill community in Edinburgh providing residential care and day services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are part of the wider Camphill movement, which emphasises intentional community living, meaningful work and shared life between people with and without support needs.
Our community brings together over 200 people with our members, staff, vocational co-worker and volunteers across residential homes, supported living services and vibrant day services. We operate craft workshops, horticulture programmes, a pop-up shop and participate in local markets. Our work is underpinned by anthroposophical principles and a deep commitment to human dignity, inclusion and the belief that everyone has a meaningful contribution to make.
Tiphereth is at an exciting point in its development. Following a successful financial recovery and the launch of our Five-Year Strategy, we are investing in our capacity to grow sustainably. This new Director-level role is central to that ambition, leading our efforts to diversify income, build lasting supporter relationships and tell the story of our community to the wider world.
Role’s Primary Objective
The Fundraising (and associated marketing development) Manager is a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting alongside other senior managers on the Senior Management Team. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape Tiphereth's external engagement and income generation strategy.
In Year One, you will be hands-on across the full breadth of fundraising and marketing activity, building the infrastructure, strategy and relationships needed for long-term success. From Year Two onwards, you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a small team covering marketing and communications, community fundraising, and grant and trust applications.
This role requires someone who can operate strategically whilst also delivering at pace. You will need to be equally comfortable presenting to the Board as you are drafting a grant application or stewarding a major donor. Above all, you will need to connect authentically with our ethos and be able to communicate the distinctive value of Camphill community life to diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy aligned with Tiphereth's Five-Year Plan and organisational values
• Work towards strategic income targets including a minimum £250,000 in major donor engagement over five years and increasing non-government income to 10% of total revenue
• Identify, develop and secure new fundraising opportunities to maximise income potential and expand Tiphereth's supporter base
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board on fundraising trends, opportunities and risks
• Build business cases for capital projects and new initiatives requiring external funding
2. Major Gifts and Philanthropy
• Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and family foundations with capacity to make transformative gifts
• Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for capital projects and programme development
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship and regular impact reporting
• Support the CEO and trustees in their donor engagement activities, preparing briefings and facilitating introductions
• Maximise tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid and other mechanisms
3. Grants and Trusts
• Research and develop a pipeline of grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with Tiphereth's work
• Write and submit high-quality funding applications, working collaboratively with service managers to develop project proposals
• Maintain accurate records of applications, outcomes and reporting requirements
• Build relationships with programme officers and foundation staff to strengthen future applications
4. Marketing and Communications
• Lead the development and implementation of Tiphereth's marketing and communications strategy
• Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all channels, including timely responses to donors and interested parties
• Develop engaging content including the Annual Impact Report, newsletters, social media and website
• Champion digital fundraising initiatives and enhance supporter journeys to improve engagement and retention
• Raise Tiphereth's profile through media engagement, events and participation in sector networks
5. Community Fundraising and Events
• Develop and grow community fundraising income including individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes
• Plan and deliver fundraising events and supporter engagement activities that reflect Tiphereth's values
• Support and coordinate third-party fundraising by community supporters
• Explore corporate partnership opportunities aligned with our ethos
6. Team Development and Management
• Build the case for and recruit specialist roles in marketing, community fundraising and grant-writing as capacity grows (from Year Two)
• Lead, manage and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Manage budgets for fundraising and marketing activities, monitoring performance and return on investment
• Provide clear reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO and subsequently to the Board
Terms and Conditions
Salary
ca. £50k
Annual Leave
33 days including public holidays, rising with service
Pension
Total contribution at 9% with auto-enrolment pension scheme
Probationary Period
Six months
Notice Period
Three months
Additional Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, professional development opportunities, mileage allowance for work travel
Safeguarding: Tiphereth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to a PVG scheme membership check.
Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability.
Tiphereth Limited is a registered Scottish charity (SC016530) and a company limited by guarantee (SC100167)
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We are delighted to be partnering with the British Society for Haematology (BSH) to recruit a permanent Policy Officer to join their Impact and Evidence team.
With over 3,000 members worldwide, BSH is the largest UK organisation dedicated to all aspects of haematology. Since 1960, they have brought professionals together to transform patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping policy that supports the haematology workforce and improves outcomes for patients across the UK.
As Policy Officer you will lead on monitoring and analysing the political and policy landscape relevant to haematology, developing evidence-based briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders. You’ll build and manage relationships with funders, members and partners, contribute to advocacy strategy, and represent the Society at key events.
We’re looking for a strong communicator with experience of working within a charity or membership policy environment, who can translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging for a range of audiences. You’ll be highly organised, politically aware, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-moving external landscape. A genuine interest in influencing change and improving the experience of a professional membership community is essential.
What makes this role unique?
You’ll join a small team with lots of opportunity to take ownership and influence changes. The society is led by an ambitious CEO, who is looking for a collaborative team-player who is excited to build relationships with their funders, members and partners. They are also undertaking a big digital transformation project, and an increasing brand awareness in the sector means there is a great opportunity to utilise connections and become a player of note in the health sector.
- Location: Angel, London.
- Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office. This includes a team anchor day, fortnightly, every other Wednesday.
- Closing date: 9am Tuesday 3rd March. Please apply now for more information and the full job description.
- Interviews will take place in the London offices, w/c 9th March
If you’re passionate about evidence-led policy and want to contribute to meaningful change within a respected national medical membership organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Contract Type: Full-time / 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary Band:£29,900, plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable
Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle
Hours: 5 days per week; 9AM-5.30PM (flexible working hours available).
Start date: 6th April 2026 or ASAP, as agreed with candidate
The Opportunity
As a key team member within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will play a vital role in creating, developing and delivering the Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Programme and Social Mobility Employer Index - how we inform, influence and positively impact employer-led social mobility, and a source of income generation.
1. Delivery of the Social Mobility Employer Index
- Deliver the SMEI 2026, including but not limited to: marking entries, creating individual feedback reports for each entrant, creating sector reports for key industries, and gathering feedback to review and update the survey for 2027
- Maintain accurate and up to date information and process documentation, including the mark scheme used to mark entries, and the process followed to create feedback reports
- Support with the ongoing development of the digital platform, employer resources and online content, ensuring it is updated in line with the survey and delivers a smooth user journey
- Support with the annual monitoring and evaluation of the SMEI and its impact on employer-led social mobility
2. Stakeholder management and customer service
- Provide excellent customer service and stewardship to organisations entering the SMEI throughout the whole customer journey, e.g. preparing and sending regular communications and updates to prospective and live entrants, answering questions received into the SMEI inbox and troubleshooting independently
- Prepare and deliver feedback calls and presentations for organisations, including Lunch & Learns on social mobility, introductory calls on the SMEI, presentations and webinars about the SMEI, and providing detailed feedback calls on entrants’ performance in the SMEI
- Support with creating and developing assets and activities to market the SMEI and other products and services including webinars and social media assets
- Engage with external stakeholders, such as employers, policy experts and social mobility practitioners, to understand key issues and trends relevant to workplace social mobility
3. Quality standards
- Stay up to date with the latest research, evidence and on workplace and employer-led social mobility, communicating changes or updates with colleagues, as well as maintaining and updating the evidence base for the SMEI
- Support the annual evaluation of the SMEI and its impact on employer-led social mobility
4. Systems and processes
- Maintain accurate and up to date records, using SharePoint and our Salesforce CRM to support pipeline management, income tracking and partner records, namely for the SMEI
- Comply with internal policies such as data protection and our ethical fundraising policy, as well as external fundraising regulations and legal requirements
5. Team support and collaboration
- Collaborate across the team to ensure opportunities are aligned across all income streams
- Champion a collaborative and creative fundraising culture, building internal understanding, support and excitement in fundraising and partnership activities
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Benefits
- 36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank holidays) calculated on a pro rata basis with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website and answer the following questions:
1) Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? (250 words max.)
2) What makes you a suitable candidate for this role? Please include specific examples of your experience and skills, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for this role. (500 words max.)
3) The Social Mobility Employer Index involves marking detailed employer submissions and producing high-quality feedback reports. Describe a time when you had to assess complex written information against a set of criteria and produce clear, constructive feedback for an external audience. What was your approach, how did you ensure accuracy and fairness, and what was the outcome? (400 words max.)
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About The Nautical Institute
The Nautical Institute is a global professional body for maritime professionals and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry, representing the interests of our international membership.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Technical Officer to provide hardware, software, analytics and AI-related support across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Institute activities, events and special projects, both in the office and externally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support across a range of communications and analytics tools, including (but not limited to): GoToWebinar, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva (or equivalent), Slido, Mentimeter, Discord, SurveyMonkey, Excel (including pivot tables), Power BI, Copilot and other AI tools.
- Support media production and digital communications for Institute activities.
- Assist with data analysis and reporting to support Institute initiatives.
- Research and recommend new digital tools and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Provide hands-on support with hardware (cameras, microphones, video equipment, laptops, cables, streaming platforms such as OBS, etc.) in the office and at events.
- Collaborate with and support external partners during events and Institute activities.
- Assist in the management of special project websites.
- Prepare reports and maintain financial records as required.
- Attend industry events and meetings at the IMO to support senior staff when requested.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Familiarity with digital communications, analytics and collaboration tools, with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a diverse environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical English.
- Proactive, adaptable and a collaborative team player.
Desirable
- Maritime qualification and/or shipboard experience.
- Demonstrated interest in maritime activities.
- Ability to engage confidently with partners and members at English-language industry events.
- Degree in a related discipline.
- Experience or interest in gaming technologies (advantageous but not essential).
Additional Information
This role is based at our London office with an element of homeworking. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the role and the Institute’s objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
• A current CV
• A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, experience and competencies align with
this role
Applications should be sent by 06 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Screen Share
Screen Share is the leading refugee digital inclusion charity in the UK. Our mission is to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a connected digital device and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We provide devices, connectivity, digital skills support and IT repair training to refugees and asylum seekers who are digitally excluded — unlocking their access to education, employment, wellbeing, information and support services. By digitally including refugees, our support fosters agency and independence and allows refugees to rebuild their futures on their own terms.
This is a really exciting time to join Screen Share. Our new 2026–2030 strategy sets an ambitious vision: to scale our impact to reach 5,000 people annually; build a nationwide, integrated programme model across multiple cities; deepen our lived-experience leadership; and deliver a sustainable, circular-economy approach to device reuse. Every element of our work is guided by Responsibility, Sustainability, Equity, and Collaboration.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can bring significant programme expertise to a new challenge. You’ll sit at the heart of the organisation, be a collaborative “do-er” who leads inclusively and wants to add value from day one. We need someone who is excited by our mission and growth journey and can be flexible as we scale. We are looking for you to take ownership of programme delivery and development, lead the team effectively, and drive a high-impact social value offer for our clients and partners.
About the Role
The Director of Programmes is a new senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the integration, effectiveness, and evidence-based delivery of Screen Share's sector-leading programmes. The role sits at the heart of the charity and will oversee the development and execution of programmatic plans that deliver our new organisational strategy. It will oversee and advance our key programme areas, including digital access, digital skills, digital connectivity and IT repair.
The postholder will be responsible for the smooth running of our charitable programmes, managing staff and ensuring our monitoring and evaluation and safeguarding is of a high quality. They will work closely with the Head of Operations to ensure a high-quality and multi-faceted support product for thousands of refugees across the UK, managing risk and budgets accordingly. They will also work closely with the Head of Outreach to ensure we are communicating our social value proposition effectively.
The Director of Programmes will play a crucial role in translating strategic objectives into clear operational outcomes, overseeing the performance of programme managers, and leading a collaborative approach to programme delivery across the organisation. They will also deputise for the CEO, ensuring strong organisational leadership as the charity continues to grow and mature.
The Director of Programmes will also champion the integration of lived experience leadership throughout the organisation, ensuring that the perspectives and expertise of refugees and those with lived experience of digital exclusion are embedded within programme design, delivery, decision-making and strategic direction at Screen Share.
The postholder will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that safeguarding practices are fully integrated into all programme strands and that our safeguarding process and practices are up-to-date, understood and activated in an inclusive and trauma-informed way.
Please see the attached Appicant Pack for full information on the role's responsibilities. To view the pack, click the blue 'Apply' button.
If you have any questions about the role or it’s scope, please feel free to get in touch.
Recruitment Schedule
Advert Closes: Monday 9th March 2026
First Round Interview (online): 18th & 19th March 2026
Second Round Interview (In person): 25th and 26th March 2026
Our Approach to Recruitment
Screen Share is committed to building a fair, inclusive and equitable organisation where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We aim to make our recruitment process consistent, transparent and accessible.
As the leading charity supporting digital inclusion for refugees in the UK, we value diverse perspectives and especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of displacement and forced migration or digital exclusion
We involve clients from refugee backgrounds in our recruitment as part of inclusive and participatory hiring approaches.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process to remove barriers for disabled candidates.
Selection decisions are based on skills, experience, potential and values alignment, supported by a fair and transparent process.
If you don’t meet every requirement of the role but feel aligned and excited by our mission, we still encourage you to apply.
We want to hear from talented and driven people who share our commitment to inclusion, equity and meaningful social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections.
We are now seeking Finance Officer to join our passionate team and play a pivotal role managing our finance function and supporting governance and administration of the charity.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to manage the finances of a thriving charity, whilst also working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team to support governance and operational administration, and ensuring the charity is enabled to run seamlessly and deliver impactful support to local families.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day finances of the charity
- Provide timely and accurate management reporting, and preparation of year end accounts
- Produce financial information and data analysis for reports to funders and funding applications, as required
- Service the Board of Trustees and AGM in consultation with the CEO, and maintain Trustee records.
- Ensure Charity Commission and Companies House filings are up to date
- Ensure all operational policies are updated and reviewed on a rolling basis by the Board of Trustees
- IT & equipment management – maintaining fixed asset register and equipment logs, and managing the relationship with external IT support and software licenses
- Support the Operations manager with management of the office space, including ensuring accuracy of bills & meter readings, and managing the relationship with key suppliers eg EDF and our landlord
What You’ll Bring
- Full or part qualified or working towards a relevant accountancy qualification
- Experience of using a digital accounts package for bookkeeping (Quickbooks desirable)
- Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and financial information, and preparing draft financial accounts
- Experience of servicing a Board level committee including minute taking, preparing agendas, papers and minutes.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail & accuracy in reporting detailed financial information
- Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
- Team player - ability to work flexibly as part of a small multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative
- A genuine interest in the needs of children and families and delivering responsive family support that makes a difference to families’ lives.
Why Join Us?
- A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture
- A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families
- Excellent pension and generous annual leave
About the role
You’ll be working on direct marketing campaigns that engage and inspire people to donate. And make it as easy as possible for them to choose the way they give. As part of the team, you’ll be innovative in a changing fundraising and external environment to achieve ambitious annual income targets.
You’ll assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing activities through campaign, project, and agency and supplier management in order to retain existing donors and acquire new ones. To ensure everyone feels good about their donation.
This role will primarily have a focus on digital fundraising and regular giving at Parkinson’s UK.
What you’ll do
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Assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing campaigns, both online and offline, maximising income through acquisition and stewardship communications to secure one-off and regular gifts.
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Manage relationships with external agencies working on online and offline campaigns.
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Support the Senior Individual Giving Officers in achieving strategic objectives, monitoring income and expenditure and using database analysis to inform and improve the individual giving programme.
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Integrate the direct marketing programme into Fundraising and Experience Directorate activities and support the overall Parkinson’s UK strategic plan.
What you’ll bring
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Proven experience of successfully scheduling and managing campaigns to deliver results against agreed objectives and targets.
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Excellent copywriting, creative and proofreading skills for both online and offline materials.
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Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools, platforms and techniques to work collaboratively and productively.
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Ability to review and evaluate data and campaign results and pull out key trends to inform future work.
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Logical thought processes and attention to detail.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Please be aware; This role is hybrid, and your in person working depends on your team agreement, requirements of the role and led by activity based principles.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per month.
Interviews will be held from 9 March, online via googlemeet.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
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Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full-time permeant
Salary: £39,000 gross, per annum
Closing Date: 1 March 2026
Face to Face Interviews: Either 25 or 26 March 2026
Application: CV & Covering Letter
Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge? We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!
The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.
We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward.
Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances.
Requirements
- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns
- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload
- Lead professional – Allegation Management
- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)
For further information, please download the full Recruitment Pack.
For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted. Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.
Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
Safer Recruitment - We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


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Head of Individual Giving
We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.
You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
- Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
- Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
- A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
- Excellent communication skills
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



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About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
CoppaFeel! is seeking an inspiring and strategic Fundraising Director to lead our fundraising activity and help to drive the next phase of our growth.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy, ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable income portfolio that enables us to reach more people and move closer to a world where all breast cancers are diagnosed early. Leading and supporting a newly formed but high performing team, you’ll oversee new business development, high value corporate partnerships and outstanding stewardship of our supporters. Working closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation you’ll set ambitious targets, identify opportunities for growth and champion long term, values aligned partnerships.
CoppaFeel! has experienced a period of exceptional financial growth, increasing income from £1.6m to £7m in 5 years, driven in large part by the success of our partnership with Asda. This has placed the organisation in a strong and exciting position with the opportunity to build for the long term, diversify our income, and significantly increase our impact.
The Fundraising Director will provide bold, strategic leadership to shape the next phase of CoppaFeel!’s growth, evolving our fundraising model, reducing reliance on any single income stream and ensuring long term sustainability. This role is about setting vision, unlocking opportunity and embedding fundraising as a strategic, organisation wide function. While oversight of day to day fundraising performance remains important, this role is fundamentally future focused building resilience and driving innovation.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in our offices based in London Bridge. This role sits within our Senior Management Team and reports into the CEO.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Work as part of the CoppaFeel! SMT shaping the organisational strategy, culture and cross departmental ways of working
- Set and lead an ambitious, multi year fundraising vision aligned to CoppaFeel!’s organisational strategy and impact goals
- Develop and support the Fundraising Team in the delivery of the fundraising strategy to ensure long term sustainability and maximum impact
- Provide strong, clear and consistent leadership through a period of growth, transformation and increasing complexity
- Champion innovation, testing and learning across all fundraising streams to unlock new opportunities and audiences
- Work collaboratively across all departments to ensure that fundraising is integrated across the organisation and aligned with our organisational delivery
Governance
- Work closely with the SMT to develop strategic recommendations for the Board of Trustees and support effective governance
- Development of the 3 year budget, including regular reforecasting and longer term projections to inform investment and growth decisions
- Analyse and monitor the ROI of across all income streams, using insight to drive decision making!
- Take on fundraising related governance responsibilities, including attendance at Finance Committee meetings and contributing to the annual report.
- Provide confident, strategic leadership on financial risk, opportunity and sustainability
Fundraising
- Drive the delivery of CoppaFeel!'s growth strategy, including achieving fundraising targets across multiple fundraising streams
- Develop new strategies and adapt existing ones in response to external trends, audience insight and organisational priorities
- Support the Asda partnership at a strategic level, ensuring income is stewarded effectively and impact is clearly reported
- Oversee and empower the Department Heads in the implementation and optimitisation of the fundraising strategy
- Lead the diversification of income, reducing reliance on any single partner or activity and building a resilient, balanced fundraising portfolio Identify and develop fundraising opportunities that are accessible, inclusive and engaging for 18–24-year-olds and priority audiences
Sector representation
- Act as a visible ambassador for CoppaFeel! within the fundraising sector
- Build CoppaFeel!’s fundraising credibility through conference speaking, thought leadership, award entries and sector engagement
General duties of a CoppaFeel! employee
- To work cooperatively, respectfully and effectively with colleagues to ensure CoppaFeel! achieves its annual strategy
- Update database with relevant contacts
- To assist in identifying and highlighting key external trends which are relevant to the Charity’s operation and provide relevant advice
- To participate, as appropriate, in staff forums and meetings
- To adhere to CoppaFeel!’s Policies and Procedures
- To be flexible with working hours and be willing to work weekend hours where appropriate (i.e. fundraising events) where time off in lieu will be rewarded
- To carry out other tasks as required by the CEO occasionally
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to represent CoppaFeel! credibly at the highest levels
- Experience operating successfully at a strategic leadership level within a medium sized or large organisation
- A proven, creative and commercial approach to income generation, underpinned by strong market insight
- Strong financial acumen, with confidence in budget management, forecasting and ROI analysis
- Experience reshaping or diversifying a fundraising portfolio
- Experience working closely with and presenting to a Board of Trustees and senior stakeholders
- Ability to inspire, lead and develop high performing teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgement around risk and reputation
- Thrives in a fast paced, ambitious and evolving environment
Desirable
- Comfortable leading through change, complexity and growth
- Experience working in a rapidly scaling organisation
Application information
Applications will close on Sunday 8th March 2026 with the aim to commence first interviews on W/C 9th March 2026.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
- Employee Assistance Programme; advice and support offered by an external body.
- Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
- Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
- Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
- Working from home up to 3 days per week
- Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
- Training; we have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.
- Treats cupboard; full of biscuits, fruit, chips, fancy tea, coffee, and snacks.
- Expenses; travel for events and food during events will be reimbursed.
- Notice period: 3 months
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
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Introduction
Salford Foundation tackles disadvantage and changes lives working across Greater Manchester. Our Strategy 2025-30 focuses on creating sustainable income to meet service development and business growth. The Corporate Fundraiser supports income diversification by engaging with corporate donors and corporate partners to meet annual corporate and fundraising income targets of £350k+ p.a.
You will cultivate strategic corporate partnerships and develop fundraising relationships with corporate partners, corporate foundations and employers. Working closely with the CEO, Business Development Manager, Digital Marketing Officer, Finance Team and Service Managers to:
Ø Manage the corporate pipeline opportunities for donors, prospects and targets
Ø Prepare and present winning proposals, bids and grant applications
Ø Create digital marketing content and corporate fundraising campaigns
Ø Lead on the corporate fundraising strategy and reporting on performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and engage with key businesses and corporate partners in the North West. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of corporate fundraising and managing strategic partnerships. You should have a good understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value with excellent stewardship, communication and marketing skills and be committed to high levels of customer service and professionalism.
Key tasks
1. Leading on the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy and annual plan.
2. Managing the corporate pipeline, identifying and researching new fundraising opportunities including corporate grants, donations, sponsorships, employee fundraising and other income.
3. Managing your workload effectively to ensure achievement of agreed annual corporate fundraising and donations targets and reporting quarterly on performance.
4. Researching and recording key contacts, relationships and actions on shared networks and systems.
5. Designing and delivering digital marketing and fundraising campaigns to engage corporate donors and generate new income.
6. Working collaboratively with colleagues to co-ordinate and plan approaches to corporate donors, prospects, targets and supporters.
7. Promoting Salford Foundation’s strategy, mission, values and services and acting as a brand ambassador to raise the organisation’s profile amongst key corporate and business stakeholders.
8. Preparing and submitting high quality and timely branded corporate proposals, partnership agreements and presentations.
9. Managing key corporate relationships, developing corporate partnerships and relationships and delivering high levels of professionalism and customer service
10. Recording, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators internally and externally to meet corporate partners, funders, SMT and Board requirements.
11. Attending and presenting at internal and external business networking, CSR, Social Value, meetings, workshops and events as required.
12. Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology.
13. Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Social Media, Fundraising; Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
14. Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager.
Essential Knowledge
· Good working knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising and business development
· Knowledge and understanding of corporate social responsibility and social value
· Knowledge and understanding of fundraising code of practice and charity law
· Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing and social media channels
Desirable Knowledge
· Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion, poverty and deprivation and their impact on children, young people and adults.
Essential Experience
· 2 years’ experience of working in a corporate fundraising and income generation role
· Experience of managing and developing relationships with corporate partners
· Experience of achieving annual income targets of £300k+
· Experience of supporting and/or developing marketing, social media and/or digital marketing campaigns
Desirable Experience
· Experience of project management and working collaboratively to develop project ideas and proposals
Essential Skills
· Ability to write accurate, creative and persuasive content to engage target audience(s)
· Ability to communicate authentically to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders
· Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
· Ability to achieve income targets and report on performance
· Good IT & digital skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages,
Desirable Skills
· Creative skills with ability to use AI, digital tools, online and social media platforms
Values and Attitudes
- Growth mindset and solutions focused with commitment to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
Special Conditions
- Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
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Reporting to: Head of Communications & Individual Giving
Location: Hybrid, minimum 40% in office in Welwyn Garden City
Principal responsibilities and duties
Budget Management
- With the Head of Comms & Individual Giving, set annual budgets and programmes of activity, actively monitoring performance against these and adapting approach as necessary
- Plan, monitor and control expenditure as appropriate and manage income against set budget, KPIs; providing regular revised projections and narrative for the Senior Leadership Team and trustees as required
- Analyse individual giving performance, reporting as required and using the results to improve practice, including evaluation of cost effectiveness and sustainability
Communicating and building relationships
- Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors to maintain their engagement and support and ensure a stable and growing donor base
- Create compelling fundraising materials and appeals targeted at individual donors
- Provide excellent donor stewardship through timely acknowledgement of gifts, personalised communication and recognition efforts.
- Develop and deliver a plan of regular communications for recurring givers and high-value donors
- Represent the charity at Willow or third-party events, to promote fundraising products and talk to potential supporters about ways they can get involved
- Manage relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners
Programme Development
- Conduct regular reviews of income streams and put recommendations into action
- Work with other members of the fundraising team to develop a successful stewardship programme across all supporter types
- Develop and execute strategies to solicit and secure donations from individual donors across various online and offline channels
- Promote and manage our in-memory products, enabling donors to remember their loved ones whilst supporting Willow
- Develop a regular giving programme, executing strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade individual donors
- Grow our legacy programme and increase the number of people leaving a gift to Willow
- Develop our digital fundraising programme, bringing more supporters online
Data management
- Utilise the charity database (RE NXT) to track donor interactions, manage gift processing and generate reports for analysis and decision making
- Work with the Finance Team, Data & Insight Officer and Supporter Care Officer to ensure accurate data recording
- Use data to identify areas of prospective growth and build plans to deliver these
- Adopt a data-led fundraising approach, segmenting data and using supporter journeys to maintain engagement and speak to people about the right products for them
- Monitor donor attrition and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
Additional
- Build excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation, creating processes that support efficiencies and collaborative working
- Work with office volunteers to ensure administrative or support tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and the charitable sector, and apply these learnings to improve our offering
- Keep up to date and comply with fundraising, GDPR and other relevant legislation,codes of practice and good standards
- Willingness to work flexibly with occasional work outside of core hours
- Undertake any other tasks as required in the interest of the charity
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience working in individual giving fundraising with an excellent working knowledge of donor recruitment, retention and development
- Experience of designing supporter journeys that engage, retain, and inspire donors
- Experience of preparing and managing annual plans and budgets
- Proven project management experience, including design, print and mailing processes
- Experience of working with a CRM system (we use RE NXT) and digital fundraising tools
- Experienced in using data and insight to inform decisions and optimise activity
Knowledge
- Knowledge of fundraising laws and regulations in relation to data protection and compliance
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice
Skills
- Proven ability to write engaging copy and compelling fundraising asks for different audiences across varied communication channels
- Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Analytical and able to adopt a data-led fundraising approach
- Excellent IT skills including use of a CRM database for both maintenance and interrogation purposes, including data segmentation and reporting
Personal qualities
- A pro-active, self-starter who is comfortable working alone but can also be a team player
- Motivated and target driven
- Personable with excellent ability to engage with supporters and stakeholders with diplomacy, discretion, tact and persuasiveness
- Ability to have a hands-on approach, adapting as necessary to carry out tasks
General
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in Welwyn Garden City
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Stakeholder pension with matching contributions up to 5%
- Occupational sick pay
- Life Assurance cover of 3 x salary
- Flexible working patterns where appropriate for the role
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to financial advice and employee discounts
To create precious memories and experiences for young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them.
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Role
The Programme Officer will manage day-to-day relationships with Degrees’ research groups based in the Latin America and Caribbean region, ensure smooth grant administration, and support regional events.
Key Responsibilites
Grantees
- Being the first point of contact for our grantees and stakeholders, including volunteer research collaborators.
- Supporting research teams to gain access to, for example, modelling data.
Grant management
- Grant management, including onboarding and ongoing administrative support for the grantees of the various research funds at Degrees.
- Processing payments.
- Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and learning process in relation to programmatic activities.
Events
- Working closely with the Events Manager, other regional Programme Officers and Policy Engagement staff to organise international events, including regional workshops in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Administration
- Support the building and improvement of internal processes.
- Contributing to the monthly call and research seminars.
- Provide ad-hoc support as needed, for example, financial administrative support for grants and programmatic events, note-taking, organising travel, inputs to communications, working with Degrees’ senior management, board, volunteers, and partners.
Key relationships
- Within the Programmes team forge close working relations with Programmes Director, Programmes Manager, other Programme Officers, Events Manager, Staff Scientist and Scientific Writing and Publishing Lead.
- Develop strong working relations with colleagues from the following teams i) Operations, ii) Policy & Engagement and iii) Communications.
- Provide ongoing support for Degrees funded scientists based in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Qualifications
We are seeking a dynamic self-starter based in the UK, with experience in planning and running international events as well as academic workshops. As Degrees is still operating as a relatively small but growing team, the successful candidate will be flexible and motivated – prepared to turn their hand to whatever needs doing to deliver Degrees’ programme of work.
Essential
- A university degree in a relevant subject such as international development, international relations, public policy or earth sciences.
- At least two years’ experience.
- An understanding of climate change science and associated development challenges.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Good analytical skills with an ability to distil key messages from complex information.
- Strong digital skills.
- An ability to multitask, to set and deliver on priorities, and to work under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people of all levels and backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, remote start-up environment.
- Ability to travel overseas for up to a week per visit as required.
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Degrees Initiative.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- A master’s degree in a relevant subject.
- A degree in environmental science or international development.
- Five to ten years of post-university professional experience
- Proficiency in Portuguese.
- Advanced digital skills, such as proficiency with advanced spreadsheet functions.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications, with strong proficiency in Excel.
- Experience working in or with developing countries.
- Experience in event organisation, workshop facilitation, grant administration, impact monitoring and evaluation, and/or budgeting and financial management.
A dynamic charity working on climate change and global development


