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About Mesothelioma UK
Mesothelioma UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused primarily by asbestos exposure. Our mission is to help people live better and longer, champion equitable access to improved treatments, advance research, and amplify the voices of those living with mesothelioma. We are proud to provide specialist nursing, information, research, and advocacy services across the UK.
The Opportunity
As our founder and current CEO steps down, we are seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive to lead Mesothelioma UK into its next chapter. This is a pivotal moment for the charity, offering the chance to build on our strong foundations and drive forward our ambitious strategy to improve outcomes for all those affected by mesothelioma.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will:
- Inspire and lead a high-performing team, including our unique NHS-based nursing network.
- Develop and deliver organisational strategy and operational plans.
- Ensure robust financial management and income generation.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders including the NHS, donors, partners, and research teams.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, raising our national and international profile.
- Uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who brings:
- Proven experience at CEO, Director, or equivalent senior level in a non-profit or health sector environment.
- A track record in leadership, strategic planning, financial management, governance and fundraising.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Passion for our mission and values, with high ethical standards and integrity.
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and unite staff, volunteers, and partners.
What We Offer
- Salary circa £75,000 (negotiable, dependent on experience)
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working arrangements
- The chance to make a profound difference to people’s lives
We are a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by mesothelioma through expert care, information, and advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
House to Home Supervisor
Salary £16,200 to £17,400 (£27,000 to £29,000) depending on experience.
Reports to: Director of Programme Delivery
Location: Mainly Romford, but occasional travel to other areas of London maybe required.
22.5 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. A DBS check will be required.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation, fighting global poverty and homelessness. Decent and affordable housing is about much more than four walls and a roof – housing intersects with critical development issues, including gender equality, human rights, and climate change. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Job Purpose
House to Home (H2H) is a newly developed programme, following the success of a similar project in Ireland. Through H2H, HFHGB aims to transform the homes of people in the community, giving them a say in creating a space that feels like home and setting them up for their future.
The H2H Supervisor will be responsible for the overall delivery and on-site safety of H2H projects, instructing and supporting volunteers to paint, decorate and carry out light-touch repairs within the homes. This is an important role, ensuring that volunteers feel empowered and supported, that projects are delivered to a high standard and that safety measures and procedures are followed at all times. The H2H Supervisor will work closely with the H2H Volunteer Manager and ReStore colleagues to plan projects and source items for the homes.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Supervision and Coordination
· Leading H2H projects with up to 5 volunteers, typically over a period of two days per home.
· Providing training and demonstrations, such as painting and decorating, to all volunteers.
· Liaising with clients about their homes and their preferred décor and furniture requirements.
· Organising and ensuring the correct materials are available to carry out projects as required, such as paint, tools and items from HFHGB’s ReStore.
· Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times.
· Escalate safety or safeguarding concerns within a timely manner.
Admin and Reporting
· Liaise with the H2H Volunteer Manager, ensuring there are sufficient volunteers and supervision in place to carry out H2H projects.
· Support the Director of Programmes and H2H Volunteer Manager to carry out relevant tracking and reporting duties, providing regular updates and inputs for the organisational Performance Framework.
Person profile:
· Demonstrable experience of supervising volunteer activities and workshops.
· Experience in decorating and home repairs.
· Good knowledge of risk management and health and safety policies and procedures.
· Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and protecting beneficiaries.
· Physically able to move ladders, paint rooms and engage in light manual handling.
Skills and competencies
· Good verbal communication skills and the ability to engage volunteers, clearly explaining the value of their support on clients.
· Ability to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders.
· Ability to use own initiative, with good problem solving and time management skills, and the ability to work to deadlines.
· A positive team member who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
· HFHGB’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
· A commitment to HFHGB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Start your Habitat journey here…
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat before submitting an application.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying, to our recruitment inbox (details on our website). Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line.
The deadline for applications is Friday 16th January 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
ABOUT BRIGHTPIP
BrightPIP (Brighton Parent/Infant Psychological Therapy) is a specialist infant mental health charity supporting babies aged 0–2 and their families across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. We provide early therapeutic intervention to strengthen relationships and prevent cycles of intergenerational trauma.
We are a small, friendly and growing charity, supported by a dedicated clinical team and Trustee Board. As we expand to support up to 250 families per year, we are strengthening our operational and coordination capacity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a warm, organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the smooth running of BrightPIP’s services and internal operations. This role sits at the heart of the charity, ensuring families experience a clear and supportive journey, clinicians are well supported, and systems run calmly and efficiently.
You will coordinate key operational processes including referrals and triage, safeguarding documentation, audit and impact data, training administration, and NHS and Local Authority liaison. You will also provide project administrative support and work closely with clinicians, referrers, partner organisations and trustees.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, supporting people, and keeping systems running well in a small, dynamic organisation. The role will evolve as the charity grows, offering opportunities to shape and improve processes and support new projects.
You will report to the Clinical Director and work closely with the clinical team, fundraiser and trustees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate referrals, triage processes and care pathways
- Induction of new members of staff and trainees
- Act as a first point of contact for families, referrers and partners
- Support clinicians with scheduling, safeguarding processes and documentation
- Maintain accurate records, data systems and audit processes
- Support delivery of training and consultation
- Liaise with NHS, local authority and community partners
- Support data collection and information gathering to inform reporting for trustees, commissioners and funders
- Provide project and administrative support across the charity
ABOUT YOU
Do you have the exceptional qualities and skills we are looking for? A key ingredient is that you are a ‘people’ person, able to communicate well and build rapport quickly. You will be seen by others as caring, trusted and reliable.
You will have experience in coordination, administration or project support, ideally with experience of working within the charity or not-for-profit or healthcare sector. You will be someone who is as passionate as we are about giving all babies the best start in life. Whatever your work experiences, it is essential that you are able to learn quickly how best to support our small and dedicated team of clinicians.
You will work closely with and report to our clinical director but also be able to take the ball and run with it. The mission of this post is that it develops with our service and in time you would become the main point of liaison for the charity.
Do you….?
· Solve practical and logistical problems and make things work more efficiently
· Love a good process because it makes us consistently brilliant
· Delight in planning, organizing, and executing projects from beginning to end
· Get excited by new challenges, big or small – they are opportunities to learn, grow and contribute
· Have brilliant attention to detail, and also know when ‘good enough’ is good enough
· Say “I’ve got this” and mean it
If so, please apply, we would love to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Being part of a pioneering, highly specialist team who are passionate about our mission and supportive of each other
- Flexible, family-friendly working, with hybrid working
- Opportunity to shape and grow with the role as the charity expands
- CPD and development opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
· Your CV
· A short supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets the person specification
Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting four dedicated Locality Officers to join our new initiative: Live Longer Better in an Age Friendly Hertfordshire where your skills can make a meaningful impact within local communities. These roles will be hosted by Age UK Hertfordshire and North Herts and Stevenage CVS.
These pivotal roles within the programme team support the effective delivery of our work within local places so that more people across the county can enjoy their later life.
Working under the programme Lead and working closely with the programme team you will take responsibility in ensuring that the local delivery plans are implemented, working with the wider stakeholders in the local community.
You will provide direct support across multiple local areas on key actions, such as leading on walking audits, take a seat campaigns, and working with local stakeholders to identify, implement and embed age friendly priorities. In addition, you will play a key role with the programme communications and working with local communities, including overseeing and maintaining our approach to keeping contact with members, responding to enquiries and requests, coordinating events and email communications.
You will be responsible for day-to-day delivery of the local action plan, working independently while maintaining strong communication with the programme team. You will support ongoing review and development of processes as the programme evolves, ensuring our approach remains effective and responsive.
Responsibilities
- Lead engagement with district, borough, town and parish councils to embed Age Friendly principles within local strategies and service delivery, and support them through the process of preparing for and achieving formal Age Friendly accreditation.
- Collaborate with district partners to align local priorities and advance the Age Friendly agenda, establishing Age Friendly Partnerships(s) and working groups as required.
- Represent the programme and partner organisations at local community events, partnership meetings and engagement activities.
- Support establishment and ongoing delivery of local Older People’s Forums or equivalent structures to ensure strong resident voice in shaping priorities.
- Work with local authority and VCFSE partners to identify and pursue funding opportunities that can support local Age Friendly projects and innovation.
- Recruit local organisations, community groups and stakeholders to join the Age Friendly Network and strengthen commitment to age-friendly practices and sign up to the Age Friendly employer pledge.
- Participate in programme steering groups, providing insight from local delivery to inform countywide planning, priorities and system-level action, and vice versa.
- Lead or support delivery of local campaigns and engagement activities, including initiatives linked to national movements (e.g., International Day of Older People, Act Now Age Better, Take 5 to Age Well).
- Promote and support awareness, recruitment and engagement with the Age Friendly Ambassador Programme across the local area.
- Support development and implementation of the action plan for the local area, ensure it remains on track and is delivered within agreed times.
- Manage volunteers who will be supporting the implementation of the local action plan.
- Engage stakeholders across community, voluntary and statutory sectors to build commitment, through attending meetings.
- Establish means by which to engage with local people, raise awareness and interest in participating in the initiative.
- Research and coordinate policy development in line with this work.
- Prepare and present briefings and reports about progress against plans, at internal and external events.
- Produce written reports as required for internal management purposes as well as for wider external publication.
- Maintain a ‘lessons learned’ document to support and guide other areas wishing to progress an 'Age Friendly' assessment and programme of work.
- To develop an understanding of the needs of older people which are not being fully met and feed this information into the ongoing development plans for our services, and to help us target activity to address these needs.
- To assist with the evaluation of service feedback and ensure that relevant information is acted on by services and also used to develop future services.
- Keep accurate records using the partnership’s client management system.
- Set up Network meetings and record minutes.
- Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with agreed policies and procedures e.g. equalities and diversity, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection etc.
- Support regular network communications, including the monthly newsletter and member bulletins.
- Work with the team to ensure the online resources and web pages are up to date, accurate and accessible to members, and meet the needs of new and potential members.
- Promote and support open and effective collaboration across the programme.
- Carry out all duties in a professional manner and in line with our values
You will have:
- An excellent understanding of project management
- The ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, VCFSE partners, community groups and older residents.
- The ability to manage sensitive situations, differing viewpoints and competing priorities constructively.
- Excellent administration and time management skills.
- Excellent IT / information management skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Good written & spoken communication skills.
- An understanding of the needs and concerns of older people, including those living with long-term conditions or disabilities or are underserved.
- Knowledge of statutory or voluntary agencies, ideally in Hertfordshire, and how they relate to those over 55 years of age.
- Knowledge of GDPR and its’ application in managing activities and volunteers.
- An understanding of marketing and communications.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people across sectors, and organisations, representing people of different cultures, background and beliefs.
- Ability to think strategically and develop/deliver detailed implementation plans.
You should have experience of:
- Supporting programme or project teams through coordination, communication and organisational tasks.
- Working on multiple projects and managing multiple deadlines & stakeholders simultaneously.
- Working with membership, contact or stakeholder management tools (e.g. excel, CRM).
- Working autonomously and managing workload independently, including in remote or lone-working environments.
- Managing volunteers.
- Working collaboratively with other organisations.
For further information about the roles and the Live Longer Better in an Age Friendly Hertfordshire please visit Age UK Hertfordshire's website.
Interviews will be held on: 28th January, 2nd and 5th February 2026.
Submit your CV together with a supporting statement telling us how you meet the person specification by the closing date of noon, Monday 19 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Background
The NSPCC relies on voluntary income for the majority of its work to keep children safe, prevent abuse and ensure every child has a voice. To secure long-term sustainability, the charity has reshaped how it engages supporters through the Engagement and Fundraising Directorate.
Within this, the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department brings together high-value audiences and supporter-led income. The Volunteer Board Fundraising team leads income generation through regional and national volunteer boards, volunteer-led fundraising initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event committees. These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging senior volunteers, and supporting long-term supporter relationships.
The volunteer boards are made up of influential and successful senior stakeholders who feel passionately about the NSPCC and volunteer their time to help the NSPCC generate income and awareness. They employ a range of fundraising techniques to reach their goals – their focus being to use their networks and influence to secure income generating opportunities via events, corporate partnerships and major gifts from individuals.
The team works closely with colleagues in Philanthropy and Partnerships (corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts and statutory), Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital), and Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure volunteer fundraising is integrated into supporter journeys, delivers excellent experiences, and achieves strong ROI.
With the support of a Fundraising Manager, the role of the Fundraiser is to cultivate and steward key relationships and deliver special projects across the volunteer boards and their network to deliver against annual income plans.
Job purpose
· To contribute towards the delivery of sustainable income through regional and national volunteer partnerships and fundraising boards
· To contribute towards the delivery of annual income and engagement plans, ensuring volunteer activity is high-quality, compliant, and supporter-centric
· Build and manage relationships with senior volunteers and board members, maximising long-term support and value
· Provide operational support and management of volunteer partnerships & projects
Key relationships - Internal
· Member of the Volunteer Board Fundraising team
· Reports to a Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Board Fundraising
· Works with colleagues across Philanthropy & Partnerships, including Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts and Trusts and Statutory
· Collaborates with Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital) to support volunteer fundraising campaigns and engagement
· Works with Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure processes are efficient and compliant
Key relationships - External
· Volunteer board chairs, members and regional ambassadors
· Senior supporters and networks (individuals and organisations) engaged through volunteer-led activity
· Agencies, venues and suppliers supporting volunteer fundraising
· External peers and networks within the volunteer fundraising sector
Main duties and responsibilities
Contributing to Volunteer Partnerships Strategy and Income
· Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Partnerships annual business plan to maximise net income and long-term value through the volunteer boards
· Support the high-value volunteer boards and their networks, ensuring their fundraising and engagement delivers sustainable income and long-term value
· Lead on delivery of specific fundraising projects
· Contribute to KPIs for income, supporter experience and ROI, addressing risks and identifying opportunities for growth
· Support the Fundraising Manager on the delivery of business cases for new volunteer-led initiatives
Managing Volunteer Relationships
· Steward senior volunteers and board members, ensuring they feel supported, inspired and connected to the NSPCC’s mission
· Provide tools, resources and guidance to volunteers to support their fundraising and advocacy
· Carry out research through a range of sources, to contribute to proposals, donor strategies and fundraising communications.
· Develop and create engaging materials for external audiences
· Ensure compliance with NSPCC policies, fundraising regulations and best practice in all volunteer-led activity
Collaboration and Centre of Excellence
· Act as a centre of expertise for volunteer-led fundraising across the NSPCC
· Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement & Fundraising to embed volunteer fundraising within wider supporter journeys and campaigns
Budgeting, Finance and Evaluation
· Contribute to the budgets for volunteer fundraising activity, whilst supporting the Fundraising Manager to accurately monitor income and expenditure
· Work with the Fundraising Manager to ensure accurate data capture and reporting
· To provide financial administrative assistance to budget holders, including processing invoices, placing orders, undertaking financial analysis, cash handling and banking in line with NSPCC policies and procedures.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation directorate
· To update databases and supporter information systems as directed, in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
· To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and wider NSPCC activities.
· To adhere to all the NSPCC’s standards, policies and procedures.
· To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the NSPCC’s values and behaviours.
· To maintain an awareness of and comply with data protection regulations and internal data protection policies.
· To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
· To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
· To be proactive in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance
· To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
· To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Person specification
1. Experience of building effective relationships through face to face interactions with existing and new high-level individuals and/or organisations, leading to securing fundraising income via long-term partnerships.
2. Commercially minded; ability to apply commercial knowledge and understanding to fundraising partnerships ensuring that NSPCC activity has a competitive edge in the market place. NSPCC fundraising activity must be appealing and commercially viable.
3. Exceptional project management skills; ability to see a project through from start to finish, reaching a desired income target. Must have meticulous planning skills and show great attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and highly proactive.
4. Target driven with proven financial management and reporting skills, including accurate budgeting and contingency planning. A track record of achieving financial and departmental objectives.
5. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropic motivations and current trends in high value and corporate fundraising across the UK.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way.
7. Able to work harmoniously with internal colleagues across teams to achieve joint objectives. Working collaboratively; demonstrating an understanding of other team’s goals and priorities. Able to negotiate successfully with others to achieve a desired outcome.
8. Ability to organise and plan own work, juggle competing demands, manage projects and establish clear timelines and priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
9. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity.
10. Experience of a fundraising CRM package is desirable but not essential; training provided.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
· Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
· Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
· We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
· Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
· As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
· All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Our enduring focus is to strengthen the voluntary sector and transform the funding system, so that charities can do their best work.
About IVAR
At IVAR, we’re more than researchers – we’re sense-makers and bridge-builders. We turn real-world challenges in the voluntary sector into clear, practical insights that inspire change and action.
For 25 years, we’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with charities, funders and community organisations: listening, learning and tackling tough problems together. Our work is curious, grounded, human and hopeful.
Our 2025–2030 strategy includes a clear commitment to transforming the funding system and the Open and Trusting programme will be the key to achieving that commitment.
Born in 2021, Open and Trusting is directly inspired by what matters most to charities. Today, 170 funders have signed up to the eight commitments – actively working to be clear, flexible, proportionate, and purposeful in their grant-making. We know this makes a huge difference to charities and the communities they support.
About the role and person
Open and Trusting has come a long way, but there’s a lot more it can achieve – which is why we are looking for a dedicated leader for the programme. The success of the role will depend on an understanding and belief in the work of charities and funders, and the power of transforming funding practices.
As Head of Programme and Engagement, you’ll bring energy, structure and connective thinking to the work. You will strengthen the community, support learning and ensure that the programme runs with momentum and purpose.
This role is collaborative and outward-facing and combines project management, engagement, community-building and fundraising. The person will need first-rate listening, diplomacy, influencing and relationship-building skills and will be a proven manager, with a track record of developing management infrastructures that underpin the success of initiatives involving multiple strands and big ideas.
If you feel you fit the role and are motivated by our work then we’d love to hear from you. Please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack.
Closing date for applications is Friday 23 January; please download the pack before 18 January.
Job Title: Project Officer
Salary: £31,138 per annum
Position Type: Full time / Fixed term Feb 2026 to Dec 2026
Reports to: Programme Manager
Based at: Blackfriars Settlement, 9 Rushworth Street, SE1 0RB (with flexibility – see below)
Working Hours: Five days a week, 9am-5pm
Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
The role is split between working at School Food Matters’ offices (9 Rushworth Street) and Southwark Council offices (160 Tooley Street). You will also be required to travel to schools in Southwark approximately 2-3 days per week.
Background to School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Job Purpose
· To support Southwark Council’s School Food Team to create a sustainable food environment using a whole school approach in Southwark schools
Key Tasks include
· Work closely with Southwark Council’s School Food Team to support their aims through the Southwark School Meals Transformation Programme
· Perform school visits for quality monitoring of school food (training provided) and write a report with key recommendations
· Support secondary schools in Southwark to write and implement a school food action plan and policy following these visits
· Support with the development of Southwark Council branded resources and workshops for school staff
- Create and deliver in-person and online workshops to support school staff to become school food champions
- Maintain an excellent relationship with Southwark Council, and support with written and verbal reports
- Complete the Southwark Council Mandatory training as required
- Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the programme
- Gather content for our website and social media platforms
- Keep line manager updated on progress
· Keep up to date with SFM safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
· The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion
· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships
· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
· An interest in food education and children’s health
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in or with schools
· Experience in delivering food education and/or improving children’s health
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a key part of our new organisational strategy there is a new structure in the Fundraising Directorate, designed to support significant income growth. An important part of the new leadership team would be an exceptional Head of Acquisition and Development to take on one of the most wide-reaching and influential leadership roles at Royal British Legion. This is a big, complex role with real visibility, offering the chance to shape how we attract, engage and build long-term relationships with supporters at a time of significant change.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This role sits at the heart of how we grow and sustain our supporter base. You’ll be accountable for the strategic direction of supporter acquisition and development, owning the full journey from first engagement through to long-term value. With significant scope and autonomy, you’ll set clear direction, make confident decisions and ensure our approach is coherent, ambitious and built for scale.
Change and transformation are central to this role. You’ll lead the embedding of new processes, ways of working and decision-making frameworks across teams, bringing structure, pace and clarity in a complex environment. Working at senior level, you’ll influence across the organisation, lead our approach to creative, manage competing priorities and ensure delivery remains strong while our fundraising approach evolves.
We’re looking for a senior fundraising or marketing leader who can strategically think and engage with the challenges we face, to create the right solutions and sell them in across the organisation. Successful candidates will have deep, hands-on experience of leading large-scale acquisition and development in a complex organisation. You’ll be comfortable operating at leadership level, accountable for performance, and confident leading teams through change. If you’re motivated by scale, influence and the opportunity to shape the future of mass fundraising at a large and well recognised national charity, this role offers a rare and career-defining challenge.
You will be contracted to our Haig House London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates:
First-stage interviews: 29 January – 2 February
- Interviews will last 90 minutes
- Candidates will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview
Second-stage interviews: TBC
- Successful candidates will be invited to a one-hour interview with an executive director
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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About SCEC
SCEC was founded over twenty years ago to provide learning enrichment opportunities to primary school children in disadvantaged communities in south London. Together with our partners, several leading independent schools, we currently operate four schemes in math, literacy, science and art. Children learn through fun, engaging group activities like science experiments, storytelling and mathematical treasure hunts, all taught by qualified teachers with added support from student mentors. Through the schemes, children explore their curiosity, build knowledge and develop their confidence as learners.
Your Role
The Scheme Director is a newly created role that will be pivotal in helping SCEC extend its reach. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will help SCEC design and implement an expansion programme as well as coordinating the delivery of the existing schemes via our school partners. You will also serve as a trusted partner to the Board in the administration of the charity.
Similar to a COO, this role straddles the operational and the strategic. We are looking for a confident communicator and relationship builder who can work across varied stakeholder groups. You will have project management experience that can be applied to challenges like process design and change management. You should be able to grasp the big picture and have an eye for the details needed to deliver successful outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join SCEC on a transformational journey working with excellent learning partners and established leaders to improve educational outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee scheme operations including pupil recruitment, enrolment and attendance to ensure the smooth running of schemes and maximum impact
- Promote the charity to prospective partners and donors
- Support the Board in developing, implementing and monitoring an expansion programme
- Monitor and report on scheme performance and impact
- Prepare and manage budgets and disbursement of funds
- Build and maintain systems and processes to support scheme operations, compliance and monitoring
Key Qualities
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organisational goals
- Track record of effectively managing programmes and services, including programme development, implementation, and evaluation
- Committed to working collaboratively to build strong relationships with business partners and colleagues and proactively engaging stakeholders when making decisions
- Self-motivated and highly organised, you have a strong sense of initiative and take a hands-on approach to planning and administration
Child Protection
SCEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole organisation (trustees and staff). An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this role.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description below
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you used any AI tools to prepare your application, please submit a separate statement setting out what tools you used and how you used them. As a small organisation we do not discourage the use of AI tools, but we are committed to transparency around how and why they are used.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW UK) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MDM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers.
Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
We believe that every person living in the UK has the right to healthcare, and we work to influence public policy and local implementation to reduce health inequalities and ensure access to healthcare for all.
DOTWUK have a fun and friendly finance team in a small, but high-performing function and are looking for a collaborative, experienced and energetic leader for the role of Head of Finance.
In this exciting role, the successful candidate will provide the organisation with a timely, accurate and relevant financial management service by assuming day-to-day responsibility for the organisation’s accounting function, to enable the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to assess results and performance and make informed, strategic decisions, and ensure the organisation complies with statutory and corporate regulation and requirements.
You will work closely with the treasurer, directors and managers to enable them to manage their programme finances and support them to report to donors and to devise sound plans for growth and sustainability.
The UK chapter expects to grow income across all sources, including from institutions and foundations. You will play a critical role in maintaining and building on this success.
You will also be responsible for and provide input from a financial and management perspective on strategic development and the general organisation-wide structure and management as part of the Senior Management Team.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile.
Closing Date:
Sunday 18th January 2026 2330 hrs
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV, covering Letter & additional information form to the email provided. Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with teachers to create high-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
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Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
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Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
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Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback
About the Role
Oak provides school teachers and pupils with the highest-quality curriculum and lesson resources across all subjects and age groups.
In this role, you will join our engineering leadership team to manage engineers across our product squads and platform teams, supporting them to thrive and grow. You will work closely with product and platform colleagues to enable effective delivery and continuous improvement, and you will contribute to hiring a diverse mix of permanent colleagues and freelancers to ensure we have the capability needed to deliver our ambitious goals.
Our engineers work in cross-functional product squads alongside designers, researchers, and education experts, regularly releasing new features and improvements that provide teachers and pupils with quick and easy access to high-quality learning resources.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Develop and manage a high-performing team
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Lead the continuous improvement of software engineering practices and processes
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Working with product managers, manage the engineering backlog ensuring that important tasks are prioritised alongside bugs and product features
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Prioritise the hiring and retention of a diverse, engaged and collaborative team of engineers
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As a member of the Oak Team, contribute to the planning and culture of the organisation.
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Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.
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Deputise for the Head of Engineering and take on other general responsibilities as required.
What We’re Looking For
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2+ years experience leading the continuous improvement of an engineering team’s processes and practices
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Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high performing engineering team
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Substantial experience working in cross functional teams or squads
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Can demonstrate an understanding of how modern web applications work
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Extensive knowledge of the software product development lifecycle and how it influences the success of a product and a team
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You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required) and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will be excellent at working as part of a remote team, building relationships and managing your time effectively.
If this sounds like what you’d love to be doing, we can’t wait to hear from you. If you’re not sure that you exactly fit the above criteria, get in touch anyway. Ability and attitude are just as important as experience!
Our Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
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Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
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11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)
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A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off
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Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
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Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun
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A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.
We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process.
Key Info
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
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Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
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Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Next steps
You’ll answer some questions related to your day-to-day job. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans).
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next stage, which will consist of a 1-hour Zoom interview to discuss your experience in the role.
We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process, we'll share how well you performed.
We aim to begin interviews in late January/early February 2026.
We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accountable to: Director
Responsible for: No direct reports
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Type: Three-year fixed term contract associated with fixed funding. Flexible working arrangements are available. Candidates are encouraged to share any flexibility requirements or proposals when applying.
The Head of Development will work closely with the Director to manage relations and raise funds from Trusts, Foundations, Corporates and Individuals to support the Gallery’s mission.
They will lead the strategic planning, execution and growth of the gallery's fundraising efforts. This includes securing major gifts, cultivating donor relationships, leading fundraising campaigns and developing income streams from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.
As a key member of the senior management team, the Head of Development will ensure that philanthropic support aligns with the gallery’s mission, vision and long-term financial sustainability.
Main duties and responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the gallery’s exhibitions, public programming, capital renewal and endowment.
- Lead and manage, with the Director, all fundraising activities including annual giving, major gifts, legacy giving, membership, grants and corporate partnerships.
- Set annual income targets and monitor progress, adjusting strategies to ensure goals are met.
Donor & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and manage relationships with major donors, patrons and sponsors.
- Oversee donor communications, appropriate acknowledgements and stewardship activities to maintain and deepen engagement.
- Represent the gallery at fundraising events, networking functions and relevant public engagements.
Campaigns & Special Initiatives
- Design and implement major fundraising campaigns, including gala events.
Grants & Proposal Writing
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.
- Supervise grant writing, reporting, evaluation and compliance processes.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with curatorial, marketing and education teams to align fundraising with programming.
- Provide regular fundraising reports and forecasts to the board.
- Support the Board of Trustees and Fundraising Committee with strategy, materials and coordination.
Person Specification:
Experience
- Proven track record (3 years) in fundraising roles, preferably within the arts, cultural or nonprofit sector.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and donor data systems.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for the arts and community engagement.
Desirable skills and abilities
- Creative approach to donor engagement and storytelling.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience with legacy and endowment fundraising.
- Existing networks in the arts or philanthropic community.
Personal
- Flexible team member with the ability to collaborate and support other colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
General
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Director.
The role may involve occasional evening and weekend working, as well as early morning and late evenings, for which time off in lieu will be given.
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The National Gallery is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the upcoming major capital projects at the National Gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major capital project that will have a lasting impact on the Gallery’s future.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex capital projects and a strong understanding of heritage environments and design quality.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for up to 36 months. The role is primarily on-site (4–5 days per week), with some flexibility. Full attendance will be required during key project phases.
For more information, please refer to the attached job pack and explore the benefits we offer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a leading national health charity to recruit for a Community Fundraiser role covering West London and surrounding areas such as Hertfordshire, Slough, Reading / Southampton. You’ll engage individuals, community groups, corporates, and volunteers to grow income through strong relationships and creative campaigns, helping expand grassroots support and raise vital funds that directly advance the charity’s life-changing mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to achieve community engagement and income targets.
- Organise and support community events, campaigns, and outreach activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local partners, supporters, and stakeholders.
- Assist in cultivating new donors and volunteers to broaden community support.
- Monitor and report on fundraising performance, ensuring goals are met.
- Advocate for the charity’s mission through effective communication and promotional efforts.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in community fundraising, events, or supporter engagement.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
- Passion for health-related causes and community development.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative problem-solver with a proactive approach.
What’s on Offer
Salary: c.£31,950 per annum
Mainly home working with some travel across London and the home counties.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
If you’re a purpose‑driven CEO with a deep passion for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to steer a trusted charity as it transforms for a sustainable future.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue is embarking on an exciting phase of strategic revitalisation. As a leading animal welfare charity with a proud history since 1965, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the animals in our care receive the very best support.
As Chief Executive of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, you’ll lead a proud organisation delivering rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, and providing lifetime care for animals with complex needs across Dorset and Devon since 1965. You’ll harness the charity’s tangible local footprint across three rescue centres and a network of retail shops to elevate outcomes, scale supporter engagement, and embed operational excellence.
You’ll be the catalyst for significant strategic change—partnering closely with the Board of Trustees to set bold transformational objectives and KPIs. You’ll transform our operating model to meet current and future needs, oversee a data and IT modernisation programme to strengthen insight, efficiency and compliance (from donor management and welfare tracking to retail operations), steward budgets and risk with rigour, and act as the charity’s primary spokesperson to media, partners and the wider community.
The role is full‑time, based at Head Office in Church Knowle, Dorset, with regular travel across centres and shops, and offers a competitive package including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. We welcome experienced CEOs and senior leaders who bring strategic planning, change delivery and inclusive leadership.
The Role
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission and vision. You will be responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of a revitalised strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our values and ambitions
- Driving operational excellence across all areas, including animal welfare, fundraising, retail, and administration
- Championing a ‘One Charity’ culture, embedding consistent ethics and best practices across all teams and locations
- Acting as the primary spokesperson, enhancing our profile and engagement with supporters, partners, and the wider community
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and the effective use of data and technology to support organisational goals
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and charity governance requirements
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about animal welfare and ethical leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or related sectors
- Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and income generation
- Experience in data and IT management, including digital transformation
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare
Experience in retail operations, fundraising, and working with Boards of Trustees is desirable.
What We Offer
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility for additional hours as required
- Competitive salary (£65-80k depending on experience) and benefits, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), business expenses, and mobile phone provision
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and the communities we serve
Join us at this pivotal moment and help shape the future of Margaret Green Animal Rescue. If you are ready to lead with vision, compassion, and drive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.