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We re-branded back in 2023 and are ambitious in our plans to get more people than ever to join our movement and take a stand for a cure.

The Brand Manager will play a crucial role in the planning, development and implementation of brand activity across the charity. The role is key to driving growth across brand, fundraising and engagement.

Working closely with the Senior Brand Manager and the wider Brand department, this role will put the Alzheimer’s Research UK brand at the heart of everything we do, business partnering across the organisation to embed the brand internally, maximise opportunities to amplify the brand, and drive brand consistency.

The Brand Manager will liaise across the whole organisation, working particularly closely with key contacts across Marketing and Fundraising, Communications and Policy.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Work closely with the Senior Brand Manager to develop and deliver the organisation-wide brand strategy, driving engagement across the charity.

· Deliver brand campaign activity to ensure that campaigns are delivered efficiently and have maximum impact.

· Act as an internal brand consultant across the organisation, collaborating with teams to amplify the brand and maximise brand opportunities.

· Lead brand input into integrated campaign moments across the charity, ensuring consistent look and feel and aligned messaging.

· Line manage a Brand Officer and support them in their development.

· Inspire and engage colleagues internally, delivering internal communications to ensure that the brand is alive, understood and actively developed.

· Drive forward planning to ensure that plans are co-ordinated, regularly reviewed, and the brand is measured effectively.

· Be a day-to-day contact for external agencies and freelancers where relevant.

· Work with the Insight team to evaluate the impact of brand campaign activity.

What we are looking for:

· Experience of leading multi-channel brand or marketing communications campaigns with a good knowledge of the full marketing mix.

· Proven experience in project planning, management and delivery for marketing campaigns.

· Experience of working with external creative agencies and freelancers.

· Strong line management experience.

· Experience of developing creative and applying a master brand to products, content and communications.

· Strong experience of developing key messaging for individual products and campaigns.

· Experience of measuring and reporting on brand health and campaign performance.

· The ability to work at pace, delivering multiple complex projects to meet specified deadlines.

· Outstanding leadership and coordination skills.

· Clear and concise communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to cut through complexity.

· Ability to influence and collaborate with a range of stakeholders at all levels and get buy-in to new ideas.

· Understanding of the range of media channels and platforms used for brand marketing.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 7th September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

At Avenues Group we believe in creating opportunities for people with disabilities and autism to live the life they choose. We’re growing – and we need a skilled, strategic, and inspiring Bid Manager to help us get there.

This senior role in our Business Development team will put you at the heart of securing new opportunities, driving quality tender submissions, and guiding colleagues to produce bids that win. You’ll combine project leadership, strategic thinking, and persuasive writing to help us achieve sustainable growth and make a real difference in communities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage tender applications from start to finish – on time, high quality, and competitive.
• Oversee pricing strategies, guiding our approach to costings and value.
• Craft compelling, evidence-based submissions that stand out.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation, influencing and motivating them to meet deadlines and deliver excellence.
• Build a library of winning content and continually improve our processes.
• Use market intelligence and innovation (including AI tools) to keep us ahead of the curve.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior experience in bid/tender management (health & social care knowledge is a bonus).
• Expertise in public sector procurement processes.
• Outstanding writing skills – able to turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Strong project management, research, and digital skills.
• Commercial acumen and the drive to deliver results.
• A passion for making a difference and living our mission

Why join us?

This isn’t just another bid role — it’s your chance to lead strategically, innovate boldly, and directly contribute to life-changing work. You’ll have the autonomy to shape our bid approach while being part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.

As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.  

Apply now and lead bids that change lives. For an informal chat about the role, contact our recruitment team today or apply now and we will be in touch.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated

Location: Faversham, Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week

Closing date: Wednesday the 3rd September at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Faversham shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Organisation

An independent think-tank based in London.

The Job

We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Research funding comes from a mixture of grants/contracts from government, foundations, and (to a lesser extent) corporates.

Responsibilities will include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.

The Person

We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs (grants and donor reporting). The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.

What's in it for you?

The salary available for this role is up to £60,000 per year. The organisation offers approximately 30 days' annual leave (plus public holidays), pension salary exchange (6% employer contribution), an employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. Lunch is provided free every Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment.

Please apply now to be considered!

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Grants operations and data manager

Salary - £54,963 - £64,124
Hours - Full-time / part-time (from 0.6FTE)
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

We believe that people’s sight matters and wish to strengthen our committed and passionate team by appointing a grants operations and data manager to join our grants and research team.

The grants operations and data manager is a newly created role, within Moorfields Eye Charity's grants and research team, to support, manage and develop grant funding operations. This is a really exciting time to join the team as this position will play a key role in the ongoing optimisation of the teams grants management system (Flexigrant, implemented 2024) and also the underpinning funding operations to support the delivery of our first grants strategy, due to be launched in early 2026.

We have ambitious plans. We have put into action a five-year business plan that is supporting our growth from raising and funding around £6 million annually to becoming a £10 million a year charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for the grants operations and data manager to bring passion and experience to our dedicated team, ensuring we have robust and effective processes to select and award the most impactful projects and programmes, and enable the monitoring of outputs, outcomes and impact.

Experience in grants management is essential and the successful candidate will be able to think creatively, plan, solve problems, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

You will be joining a supportive grants and research team who are committed to ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes. 

You will be involved in optimising the grants management system and funding processes, driving effective data collection and reporting, and corresponding work-flows. The role is highly collaborative, requiring you to develop professional working relationships with stakeholders at various levels. It will suit a candidate who is dynamic and ambitious, confident delivering change, and in taking initiative.

About you

You will have an established track record in grant-making, ideally in a health or medical research charity. You will have experience in the full life-cyle of grants management and the delivery of grant-making programmes, working with complex data and databases. You will also have a keen interest in improving operational processes and developing/analysing reports for data driven grant making activities and showcasing the impact of funding.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build confident working relationships at all levels. You will bring strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work collaboratively and to influence, lead others in matrix style working.

To apply

Your application should include your CV and your cover letter response (up to 500 words each) to the following questions:

› What attracts you to this role and Moorfields Eye Charity?
› How your experience applies to this role?

If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still welcome an application from you.

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2025.
Interviews are expected to be week commencing, 29 September 2025.

About Cardiomyopathy UK

Cardiomyopathy UK is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting people affected by cardiomyopathy – a disease of the heart muscle. We provide vital information, support services, and campaign for improved diagnosis and care. As we grow our reach and impact, we are deepening our work with corporate and pharmaceutical partners to improve the lives of people affected by this condition.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, strategic Industry Relations Manager to coordinate our work across pharmaceutical and other commercial partnerships. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, this pivotal role will manage high-value contracts and relationships, manage impact reporting, and support the development of our organisational offer to external funders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract and Relationship Management 

Lead on drafting, managing and executing commercial contracts

Support the CEO in managing key partner relationships, ensuring clarity, accountability, and delivery

Maintain a log of all agreements, deliverables, and reporting schedules, tracking and recording income

Produce clear, timely reports on income, activity and impact for both internal and external stakeholders

Help shape and develop a compelling offer to pharmaceutical companies that aligns with our mission and values

Identify new opportunities and work with the Executive Leadership Team, to proactively engage potential partners

2. Commercial Opportunities

Scope and evaluate new commercial opportunities

Make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on feasibility and alignment

Support the development of proposals and pitch materials for new income generating partnerships

Work with the Executive Leadership Team to support earned income generating activities across the organisation, improving associated structures and processes

3. Impact Reporting and Evaluation

Develop clear systems for tracking and demonstrating how contract income – particularly from pharmaceutical companies – is used across patient engagement and related activities

Work with internal teams to track all organisational events, and to gather data, stories, and case studies that show the real-world difference our work is making to patients and their families

Produce regular impact reports and tailored summaries for funders, awards bodies, and internal stakeholders

Support the creation of an organisational impact framework that aligns with our strategic goals and other requirements

Ensure all impact reporting meets transparency and compliance standards and is communicated in a compelling and accessible way

Support the CEO in Secretariat duties for the Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings, including collation of all reports and papers, minutes and actions.

Person Specification

This is a broad and varied role, so the key qualities we’re looking for are enthusiasm, initiative, a strong work ethic, adaptability, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take on a wide range of tasks.

Essential: 

• Experience working with commercial contracts and business relationship management
• Proven project management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Strong reporting skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• A background or knowledge of the health and/or pharmaceutical sector

Desirable:

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical compliance and funding requirements
• Experience of working in/familiarity with the charity sector

• Would you like to work for an organisation that values its people and is friendly, fun, flexible with good staff benefits?
• Are you empathetic and compassionate with excellent communication and engagement skills?
• Are you a strong, practical, approachable, leader with proven management experience and a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people?
• Are you a confident practitioner with the ability to work independently and have the skills and experience to work effectively and collaboratively with a range of professionals?
• Are you super organised, proactive, energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to effectively lead, inspire, motivate and support a team to deliver a quality person-centered service to achieve the best outcomes for carers?
• Do you have experience of community outreach work and of managing and delivering front-line services for vulnerable client groups and have the skills and experience to deal effectively with challenging situations?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, and you’re looking for rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, then we’d love to hear from you.

You will have the overall responsibility for delivering timely data analysis insight of the ASF financial performance against prior years and budget/reforecasts, providing recommendations to facilitate improvements. Working closely and collaboratively with the financial accountant and the wider finance team.

This is a hands on role and some of your key responsibilities will be:

· Carrying out monthly trends / variance analysis covering the P&L, balance sheets and funds flow.

·       Lead the budget and 3-year planning process working closely with the senior management team.

· Provide a quarterly forecast, reviewing salesforce data with the senior management and finance teams.

· Proactively meet with and support the COO, Head Office and Centre managers to discuss actions following regular salesforce data analysis to maximise sales opportunities whilst reviewing staffing levels and costs.

· Prepare meaningful reports for the senior management meetings and for board/Trustees’ meetings for the CEO. 

· Work with the CEO and management team on scenario planning and cash flow forecasting.

· Assist with financial modelling and due dilligence of new activities and ventures.

HR Operations Manager - Maternity Cover
Location: WWT HQ in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire – Hybrid working available
Contract: Fixed Term for 8 months
Hours: Full Time. Compressed hours working a 9 day fortnight will be considered
Salary: £42,580 per annum, pro rata

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager / HR Operations Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis from October 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave of 8 months which will include time with the current post holder for induction. It's an exciting time to join our team as we work through departmental change and transformation.

This role will lead the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective HR Service for WWT (both in the UK and overseas) for employed staff and casual workers through a fantastic team of administrators and working with HR Business Partners.

As this role is on a fixed term basis, it will primarily focus on ensuring the delivery of administration for the employee lifecycle, systems administration and optimisation of payroll and recruitment products, statutory reporting and policy / procedure development. The successful candidate will possess a unique skill of ensuring compliance but also continuous improvement. 

Experience of working with People XD (an Access product) and / or Eploy recruitment systems is advantageous. 

About You

• Are you a HR professional who loves systems, people and purpose?
• Do you have a strong background in UK HR and / or HR Operations?
• Do you get a buzz from improving systems and processes, making them simpler, smoother and smarter - for both HR teams and our people?
• Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that drive better decision making?
• Can you stay calm under pressure, juggle competing priorities and still keep your eye for detail?
• Are you a natural problem-solver who thinks both logically and creatively?
• And - importantly - do you want to use your skills to help improve our natural world?

If you've been nodding along, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be supporting colleagues in the UK, Cambodia and Madagascar - though don't worry if you don't have international HR experience just yet.  If you've got a solid grounding in UK employment law and payroll, we'll support you to learn what's needed for our international operations. And no, you won't be expected to travel outside of the UK during the contract.

We know we're asking a lot - especially for a fixed term role - and we also know that great candidates sometimes hesitate to apply unless they tick every box.  If you're excited about this role and believe you can bring value to the team, we'd love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn't align with every listed criterion.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 14/09/2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

At WWT, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive as their full selves.  We actively welcome applications from individuals under-represented in the environmental and charity sectors.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead the Comms function at a strategic level, inspiring and influencing how the charity share their story with the world. Youll craft and deliver bold, creative, and inclusive communications that raise awareness for the charity.

This is a Hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office, either SW London or West London with regular travel across England and Wales.

The Charity
Highly respected social welfare charity working to develop a range of innovative services providing practical and emotional support.

You would be joining an inclusive, welcoming organisation with a diverse workforce of passionate individuals offering fantastic benefits, including flexible working arrangements, 30 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays per year and an employee assistance programme as well as much more!

The Role
Work with colleagues to devise, deliver and evaluate multidisciplinary Comms Plans that raise awareness and support the charity to achieve corporate objectives.

Oversee Pacts and the Prisoners Families Helpline digital platforms and channels,including social media and websites.

Lead and oversee the production of corporate publications, including the development of compelling marketing material that engages staff, volunteers and service users.

Proactively place positive stories in the media; be the first point of contact for incoming media enquiries; and prepare spokespeople for media interviews.

The Candidate
Experience of devising, delivering and evaluating communications plans that support the delivery of organisational objectives.

Experience of web and digital media management.

Experience of working with the media.

Experience of creating and delivering high quality marketing material.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for Senior Special Events Manager in order to cover busy period of 12 months.

As Senior Special Events Manager, you’ll oversee a portfolio of prestigious events, working closely with volunteer committees, corporate partners, and internal stakeholders. You’ll bring creative flair, strategic thinking, and flawless attention to detail to ensure every event exceeds expectations and meets ambitious income goals.

You’ll also lead on identifying new opportunities for growth, drive innovation within the events programme, and manage a Special Events Executive, offering mentorship and development as part of your leadership.

As a Senior Special Events Manager you will:

• Project manage and deliver large scale, high-value fundraising events from concept to execution
• Build and nurture relationships with senior volunteers, supporters, and corporate partners
• Develop compelling event concepts, sponsorship proposals, and supporter materials
• Lead on budget management, ensuring events are delivered on time and within financial targets
• Mentor and manage a Special Events Executive, fostering professional growth and team collaboration
• Continuously improve event strategies and processes to maximise impact and income

To be successful, you must have experience:

• extensive experience managing complex, large scale events
• Exceptional relationship builder, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and volunteers
• Proven success in meeting income targets and managing six-figure budgets
• Creative thinker who brings innovation to event formats and audience engagement
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience developing team members
• Highly organised and detail oriented, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working with CRM or supporter databases

Salary: £37,948- £41,791 per annum inc. LW

Location: London, hybrid working

Contract: 12 months FTC

Closing date: 3rd September at 8am

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

Finance Systems Accountant (Unit 4 ERP)
Permanent appointment
Full time (34.5 hours)
Hybrid London/Home (see what this looks like in the advert text)
£54,000 - £60,000 per annum

Do you have the skills and technical experience to support our finance systems team to maintain and develop Unit 4 ERP?  If so, this could be the role for you.

About us 

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role

This role will be part of the finance system team acting as a finance system business expert, administering, supporting and developing Unit 4 ERP. The role will also be critical in the execution of key Finance Projects, including the migration to Unit 4’s Cloud and the implementation of Unit 4s Financial Planning and Analysis Tool.

The role will support finance users and the wider organisation to get the most out of Unit 4 ERP by ensuring the integrity of accounting data, compliance with finance controls, robust workflow management and report maintenance and development.

The role will also liaise with our technology department to resolve issues, assist with system integrations and support the finance-technology strategy.

Please note that this is a systems role working within our finance team and not a role as a financial accountant.

We are open to a conversation about hybrid working as the majority of the team work remotely, with face-to-face meetings at least quarterly, normally in our London office. 

About you

This role would be ideal for a Finance Systems expert who has led on Unit 4 ERP in their previous role(s).

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience and significant knowledge of Unit 4 ERP
• Knowledge and ability to support, maintain and develop Unit 4 ERP
• Understanding and the expertise in finance system implementation, migration to Cloud and upgrades.
• Experience and knowledge of Unit 4 FP&A tool is strongly desirable
• Experience of analysing finance business requirements to support the effective delivery of technical solutions
• Basic SQL skills are essential

Recruitment Process 

Application deadline: Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 23:59.

1st interviews w/c 1 September 2025.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

As part of a growing team, this role will have a significant impact by driving the delivery of our diverse portfolio of partnerships, including strategic and commercial partners and charity of the year. 

This important role supports the Partnerships and Philanthropy Team to grow and build strategic relationships with businesses across the UK. 

As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will actively identify and secure new partners for the charity, as well as managing a portfolio of existing corporate partner relationships.

As a key member of the team you will work across the organisation to develop opportunities for supporters to be partners in delivering our ambitious plans to end new cases of HIV by 2030. 

Main duties of the role:

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to develop and implement a robust strategy to secure income from corporate partnerships (e.g. employee fundraising, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, strategic partnerships, pro bono and philanthropic donations). 
• Manage a varied portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring that they are stewarded effectively through strengthening their engagement and ensuring partnerships are delivering against their objectives.
• Producing attractive and compelling proposals related to Terrence Higgins Trust sponsorship and partnership opportunities, as set out in the Fundraising and Organisational Strategy.
• Developing contractual agreements between sponsors and Terrence Higgins Trust to protect and deliver the interests of both parties.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing a yearly activity plan to co-ordinate applications and reports to funders to achieve year on year targets.
• Lead on the generation of creative, strong and impactful collateral to ensure applications, proposals, presentations and information attract and retain partners. 
• Ensure that the charity is generating sustainable, unrestricted income from the corporate sector by developing a varied portfolio of strategic and commercial partnerships, in addition to other types of partnerships.
• Lead on the account management and stewardship of successful partnerships, liaising with appropriate teams, ensuring that objectives of the donor are fully met. 
• Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to support brand awareness and increase awareness of the charity’s work through corporate partnership opportunities.
• Managing strong and enduring relationships with colleagues in relevant areas across the charity to ensure that partnership opportunities are optimised and ensure maximum value to Terrence Higgins Trust. 
• Ensure all information relating to each corporate partnership is accurate, up to date, documented on the CRM, prospect tracking tools, and well organised.
• Ensure that all donor communications are handled appropriately, promptly and courteously and that complaints and criticisms are logged, investigated and resolved, in accordance with the organisation’s systems and procedures. 
• Work closely with the trustees, senior volunteers and the senior management team to recruit and steward Corporate Partners.
• Contribute to the budgeting process for the Corporate Partnerships team and significantly contribute to the annual income budget. 
• Contribute to the strategy of the wider Income Generation Directorate, and participate in fundraising events as required. 
• Travel, as required, for donor meetings in London and the UK and occasionally work evenings and/or weekends at events.
• Stay abreast of changes and trends in fundraising practice to continually optimise performance, as well as ensuring compliance with changing regulations, including GDPR.
• Any other duties which are commensurate with the grade.

Age UK Mid Mersey is looking for a passionate Service Manager to lead and develop our Information, Advice and Living Well Offer – a vital support system that helps older people across St Helens, Halton, Knowsley and Warrington to live independently, confidently, and with dignity.

This is your chance to oversee and shape a flagship service that integrates Information & Advice, casework, digital inclusion, and social connection activities, helping thousands of older people navigate challenges from fuel poverty to social isolation.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and grow our Living Well offer, ensuring quality delivery of advice, signposting, and practical support.
• Lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers across multiple locations, embedding a holistic, person-centred approach.
• Drive service quality in line with Age UK’s standards and the Advice Quality Standard.
• Build partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors, shaping services that respond to local needs.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring older people get the right support, at the right time.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in managing advice services or
• Demonstrable experience as a senior advisor with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of the health, social care, and welfare rights landscape.
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to equality, dignity, and independence in later life.
• Ability to travel independently across the Mid Mersey region.

Why Age UK Mid Mersey?

• Be part of a well-respected charity with a strong local presence and national backing.
• Work in a role that brings positive change to vulnerable older people every day.
• Benefit from supportive management, development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.
• Help shape a service that’s responsive, inclusive, and life-changing.

Join us and be the difference. Apply today to help build a stronger, kinder, more connected future for older people in Mid Mersey.

Application Process: 

• Visit our website to complete the Age UK Mid Mersey Employee Application form, via link above.
• Detail how your skills and experience meet the Job Description and Person Specification.
• If you need support to apply in an alternative format, please contact us.

Important Notes:

• We use anonymous shortlisting to support equity, diversity and inclusion.  Your personal details will be excluded prior to shortlisting. 
• Please provide your full work history, including explanations for any gaps.
• If offered the post, we will require two employment references, including your current or most recent employer.
• The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Age UK Mid Mersey is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with.

Closing Date: 23:59 on 28th August 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews will be held 3rd & 4th September 2025