Full-time jobs in Kent

About Your Place...

Your Place is a supported housing service for individuals who have experienced homelessness and may be living with mental health challenges, substance misuse, or complex trauma.

The environment can at times be unpredictable, and properties may experience higher levels of wear and tear than typical residential settings. The ideal Maintenance Officer must be comfortable working in these environments and demonstrate patience, resilience, and a non-judgemental approach at all times.

They will regularly access occupied rooms and communal areas and may encounter individuals in distress or displaying challenging behaviours. They will be supported by a wider team but must be able to maintain professional boundaries while showing empathy and respect.

Duties & Responsabilities:

·Support daily, weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.)

·   Support Customer Services with planned room health & safety checks.docx.pdf)

·Provide first-line response to reactive maintenance, cleaning and repairs

·Carry out minor building repairs including decorating, plumbing and fabric repairs

·Check plant rooms and boilers for leaks and general condition

·    Ensure equipment is well maintained and safely stored

·Ensure portable electrical appliances are tested as required

·Use hand and power tools safely and effectively

·Assist with inspections of grounds, buildings and facilities

·Undertake general janitorial and porterage duties

·Maintain accurate digital documentation and records

·Ensure equipment is well maintained, adequately stored and meets all safety requirements

Health & Safety

·Ensure Health & Safety procedures are consistently implemented

·Contribute to risk assessments and implement actions

·Monitor subcontractors to ensure compliance and quality of work.docx.pdf)

·Proactively identify and report hazards across properties

·Clear snow and ensure safe access during adverse weather

Working with Residents & Environment

·Engage with residents in a respectful, trauma-informed and non-judgmental way

·Work within occupied properties with sensitivity and awareness of resident circumstances

·Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries

·Remain calm and professional when dealing with distressed or challenging individuals

·Report safeguarding concerns appropriately and follow organisational procedures

·Work collaboratively with housing and support teams to ensure a coordinated approach

Service Delivery

· Proactively walk communal areas and report maintenance, safety or cleaning issues

·Monitor and action tasks through internal systems in a timely manner

·    Ensure all duties align with organisational policies and performance standards

·Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as required

                                                                      IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·This is not a standard maintenance role and involves working in environments affected by complex social issues

·Properties may at times be in poor condition due to resident circumstances

·You may encounter behaviours linked to mental health challenges, trauma, or substance use

·The role requires resilience, adaptability, and a strong values-based approach

Full training and support will be provided, but candidates should feel confident and motivated to work in this type of environment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of the position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.

Experience

·Experience of risk assessment or a health & safety qualification

·Experience of building cleaning and maintenance, handyperson or caretaking duties.

·Experience working in social housing, supported housing, homelessness services or similar environments (desirable)

·Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs (desirable)

Qualifications

·Building trade or health & safety/facilities management qualification

Skills & knowledge

·Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a building environment

·Good communication skills

·Good IT and systems skills

Abilities

·Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people maintaining professional boundaries

·Ability to manage own work load effectively and under pressure

·Ability to accurately input information on a database or information systems

Personal qualities

·Confidence to challenge where necessary in relation to property / security matters

·Diplomatic and tactful

·Patient and tolerant

·Self-motivated and enthusiastic

·Honesty, reliability and punctuality

·Good interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

·Full driving licence

Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.

What we do

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London and Liverpool. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income, Asian and Black households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. With a member of staff taking a 12-month sabbatical from August 2026, we have a brilliant Programme Officer position available for an ambitious, dedicated, and proactive person to join our team!

Job Description

The Programme Officer will be responsible for the management and overall delivery of their designated programmes.This role will involve managing relationships with tutors, parents and clients, while collecting robust qualitative and quantitative data to measure the impact and build the success of our work. This is a critical role, leading on the delivery and evaluation of multiple programmes, managing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the sustainability and growth of our work in a challenging funding climate.

This role will be focused on our growing work in Lewisham, a priority area for TU with high need, multi-year commitment from a range of partners, and incredible family engagement. Working alongside local schools, livery companies, and housing providers, the Programme Officer will be tasked with continuing to develop and expand our work in the borough, in line with our three-year strategic plan for the borough.

To Apply

To apply, please review the full job description and send your CV and cover letter, alongside your response to the following question:

What would you prioritise in your first three months at TU, to achieve the expectations set out in the job pack and maximise impact in Lewisham - in the context of a 12-month role?

(You may answer in any manner!)

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 24th June at midday

Notification of Interview: by Friday 26th June

Interviews: Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd July at our London offices in Shoreditch

Format of Interview: Interviews will be made up of a case study task in pairs and a standard interview. Please allow approximately 1.5 hours in total. We will share interview questions in advance in line with our commitment to inclusive recruitment.

Please note: applications that don’t include a CV, Cover Letter and answer to the above question, will not be considered.

It’s an exciting time to join War Child. We are sector-leading in our heritage, connections and relationships across music, gaming and events, with an incredible network of supporters ready to champion our work. Backed by a talented and ambitious team, we deliver bold, creative fundraising that inspires people to take action for children affected by conflict.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser with a passion for international development to join an award-winning and ambitious team at a pivotal time of growth. You will help us grow our philanthropy income so we can reach more children living in some of the world’s most conflict-affected countries.

As part of the Philanthropy team, you will manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective mid to high value and major donors, helping to generate vital income through relationship-led fundraising. You will also identify and research new prospects, support the development of the donor pipeline, and help plan and deliver engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities and events.

As part of our growing Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on exciting and creative projects alongside our award-winning Music team and Fundraising Engagement department. This is a role with real scope to contribute ideas, build meaningful relationships and make a tangible impact for children affected by war globally.

The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, meetings and relationship-building, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person where appropriate.

Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our careers site.

• Experienced in developing and managing relationships with mid to high value and major donors, including cultivating and/or securing 4–5 figure gifts from individual donors.
• Experienced in identifying, researching and qualifying new prospective donors and developing robust cultivation plans
• Experienced in preparing detailed proposals, reports and other donor communications with both excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experienced in working on fundraising events and confidence in networking, including with high profile (celebrity) supporters
• Solid understanding of the principles of major donor fundraising and how to apply them
• Confident IT skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva is desirable.
• Experience working with fundraising databases such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Able to present information, verbally or in writing, including War Child’s mission, briefings and project reports to a range of audiences in a clear and confident manner
• Interested in international development issues and have an understanding of, and commitment to, War Child’s vision, mission and aims

What we can offer you

At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
• Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
• Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.

This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.

Compassion UK & Ireland is seeking a Church Partnerships Manager (Republic of Ireland)

Do you have a heart for the Church and a passion to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name?

As Church Partnerships Manager, you will build meaningful relationships with churches across the Republic of Ireland, helping church leaders and congregations connect with Compassion’s mission through engaging presentations and trusted partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing sponsorships and fundraising, while serving the Church and helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

We’d love to hear from you if you are a confident relationship-builder, an engaging communicator, and someone with experience in fundraising, sponsorship growth or partnership development.

• Full-time | Home-based in the Republic of Ireland | €46,810 per year
• To read the full job description and find out more about the role, please visit our careers page!
• Closing date: 10 am, 25 June 2026

International Direct Marketing Creative Coordinator

Role Summary:

To work with the International Direct Marketing Manager to implement direct mail programmes that target existing and prospective donors across different PETA entities. This role is pivotal in driving innovation through data analysis, multi-channel integration, and creativity to enhance campaign development and fundraising income.

Position objective:

• To coordinate and deliver high-performing direct marketing campaigns across international markets, driving donor engagement and income growth
• To use data, testing, and creative thinking to continuously optimise campaigns and strengthen PETA’s fundraising programme

Term of employment:

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)

Location:

Remote in mainland UK

Salary:

£30,000 - £32,000

Reports To:
International Direct Marketing Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary team member for managing and developing a comprehensive lapsed donor programme across PETA and other PETA entities
• Coordinate the direct marketing appeal delivery and selected appeals, including research, briefing, data selection, supplier liaison, and proofreading by using AI-supported tools
• Build and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring all suppliers and colleagues are informed of timelines and deadlines
• Collaborate with print suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and share creative ideas early in the briefing process
• Liaise with the online team to strategically support mail appeals through coordinated email and social media campaigns
• Process invoices in line with agreed budgets and produce appeal cost reports
• Coordinate file storage and archival
• Analyse appeal data and response rates to generate insights and propose innovative, data-driven appeal ideas
• Development of non-specific appeal ideas, exploring opportunities in channels like the Vegan City Guides and our various Newsletters
• Support the production of performance reports to aid in strategic decision-making
• Develop and manage the welcome programme, with a strategic focus on improving long-term donor retention
• Proactively explore ways to use AI tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and speed in campaign delivery
• Build and maintain a comprehensive library of other charities' fundraising work across all channels
• Maintain campaign logs, departmental archives, and mailing samples
• Manage document storage and stock control
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Proficiency in using a CRM systems (experience with Raiser’s Edge is highly desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyse response rates, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proofreading and briefing stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
• A creative and innovative mindset with a passion for testing new ideas and strategies across different channels
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work with minimal supervision, and build effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
• Ability and willingness to work with AI tools, including ability to review, refine, and appropriately apply AI-generated outputs
• Willingness and ability to work on weekends occasionally to meet campaign deadlines
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred

At More Partnership, we are fundraising consultants – and more. We support organisations of all sizes, across education, health, arts and culture, charities, international development and beyond, on every step of their philanthropic journey. That means helping leadership, fundraisers and other professionals to understand the opportunity, set direction, tell their story, or review performance. We believe great partnerships lead to life-changing outcomes, so we go beyond what's expected of us to help organisations realise their vision. At the end of a project, our clients tell us they have more confidence, momentum, and a clear way forward.

We are partners in purpose, and since April 2020, equal owners of our firm. Every team member has an equal vote on key strategic decisions, a share in our success, and a responsibility to drive us forward. We are a virtual firm, networked across Europe, America, Africa, Australasia, and beyond, with a head office in Scotland. We currently have 22 employees and an active community of 15 associates, enabled by an internal team covering business development, finance, operations, and IT.

We now seek to appoint new Consulting Partners at our most senior level to join our employee-owned firm and help shape the next phase of our growth and impact. This is an opportunity for experienced and credible leaders to bring their expertise into a consultancy environment that combines strategic thinking, practical delivery and deep client partnership.

Working alongside colleagues across our community, Consulting Partners will operate as trusted advisors to senior leaders within complex institutions, contributing to high-value client work while also helping to generate new opportunities and strengthen the firm’s long-term success. Alongside client delivery, all Partners play an active role in the leadership, culture and development of More Partnership, contributing to the shared responsibility and sense of ownership that defines our community.

The successful candidates will bring significant experience within fundraising, advancement or related strategic leadership roles, alongside the judgement, credibility and intellectual flexibility to operate effectively across a wide range of client contexts. You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop trusted partnerships that lead naturally to meaningful work and long-term impact. You will combine strategic insight with a practical, grounded approach, communicating complex ideas with clarity and confidence while remaining collaborative, curious and values-led in the way you work. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help ambitious organisations achieve meaningful change, while contributing actively to a purpose-driven, employee-owned firm committed to advancing great ambitions.

This role is available full-time, but we welcome applications from those who would prefer to work part-time – at a minimum of 0.6FTE based on the requirements of the role. We are open to candidates from a range of professional backgrounds who can demonstrate the capabilities and mindset needed to drive More’s success.

Our most senior Consulting Partners are currently paid from £100k to £125k, dependent on experience and potential for high performance. 

We actively encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our community.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Weds 17th June

Information about how we process the personal data of those who contact us about this opportunity is contained in the application pack.

Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Operations Manager to keep our offices, systems, and services running smoothly across the UK. This is a varied and impactful role where your work directly enables frontline teams to deliver life-changing support.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operational infrastructure of the organisation, including:

• Managing office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites.
• Overseeing IT systems and supplier contracts to ensure reliability and security.
• Leading on contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Managing a central administration budget.
• Overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles (with support from a Fleet Administrator).
• Improving efficiency of our systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Project managing office moves and operational projects.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and variety.

What we’re looking for:

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts - including managed IT service contracts, budgets and holds a qualification in cyber security or IT.

• A systematic and effective problem solver – you are self-disciplined and analytical and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making.

• A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines – you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion.

• A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail – you’re a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures.

• You build strong working relationships both internally and externally – you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions

• You work well within established systems, standards and procedures – you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions

Why join us?

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Time off in Lieu

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement explaining why you’re a strong fit and meet the criteria for the role to us via the link.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

• Interviews will take place in Leatherhead
• If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know
• An enhanced DBS check is required

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If you’re looking for a role where your operational expertise genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the Head of Safeguarding (CSO) Role

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking an experienced and values-led safeguarding professional to join the Cathedral.

This is a significant leadership role responsible for ensuring the Cathedral community provides a safe, welcoming and professionally accountable environment for children, young people, vulnerable adults, staff and volunteers.
 

Working closely with the Canon Missioner, Senior Leadership Team, Chapter and Cathedral Safeguarding Committee, the successful candidate will lead the development and embedding of safeguarding culture, policy, practice and assurance across the Cathedrals diverse and complex operational environment.
 

The postholder will act as the Cathedrals professional safeguarding lead and first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, ensuring practice is aligned with:

• Church of England safeguarding policy Promoting a Safer Church
• National Safeguarding Standards
• Guidance issued by the Church of England National Safeguarding Team
• House of Bishops Practice Guidance and Codes of Practice

Key Responsibilities as Head of Safeguarding (CSO)
The Head of Safeguarding (CSO) will:

• Lead and promote a culture of safeguarding vigilance, accountability and shared responsibility
• Provide professional safeguarding advice and manage safeguarding concerns and casework in line with the Diocesan MOU.
• Develop, implement and review safeguarding policies and procedures
• Lead safeguarding audits, assurance activity and action planning
• Produce high-quality safeguarding reports for Chapter and Safeguarding Committee
• Oversee safeguarding training, DBS compliance and safer recruitment processes
• Work collaboratively with diocesan, statutory and national safeguarding partners
• Ensure safeguarding is embedded within strategic planning and operational decision-making
• Provide professional challenge and escalation where safeguarding concerns arise

About You
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• Significant safeguarding experience within a statutory, education, health, probation, police, social care or equivalent environment
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice
• Experience managing complex safeguarding casework and risk management processes
• The ability to influence, challenge and build strong professional relationships at all levels within the Cathedral.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• A compassionate, trauma-informed and survivor-focused approach
• Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement
• An understanding of safeguarding within complex organisations
• Experience of working with Senior Leadership Teams and Boards/Committee Members.

A relevant professional qualification and/or current professional registration is essential where applicable.

Experience of working within church or faith-based settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Safeguarding Commitment

Canterbury Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes, including:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Right to work checks
• Completion of an application form in line with Church of England Safer Recruitment Guidance 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Cathedral is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can flourish. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the Cathedrals official application form in line with Safer Recruitment requirements. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place in person on 22nd June 2026 at Canterbury Cathedral.

Wimbledon Guild is a community charity offering practical help and support, so 
that no one in Merton has to face life’s challenges alone. Whether money’s tight, 
someone is feeling low or overwhelmed, or they’re looking for new friends and 
activities locally, we’re always here.

At Wimbledon Guild, our team of over 200 volunteers makes a real difference, supporting 
and connecting with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences across Merton. 
Their support is truly invaluable, and we’re looking for a Volunteer Programme Manager to 
help us continue creating an inclusive and forward-thinking volunteering culture. 

In this role, the Volunteer Programme Manager will collaborate with six internal departments 
as well as our Marketing and Communications team to champion best practices in volunteer 
management. 

The role involves overseeing recruitment, training, supporting, and supervising our incredible 
volunteers, making sure they feel empowered and valued every step of the way.

In return, Wimbledon Guild offers a welcoming and supportive working environment with 
opportunities for professional development.

Interim - 2-3 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced interim finance leader to join a highly respected international charity, providing steady leadership while a permanent appointment is recruited.

This short-term assignment will focus on maintaining strong business-as-usual operations across finance and business support, ensuring continuity, stability, and visible leadership across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and trustees, supporting governance, operational delivery, and financial oversight during this interim period.

The remit covers finance, HR, governance, IT, and operational support, requiring someone comfortable operating in a broad and hands-on leadership role within a collaborative environment. You will oversee a small team, support audit and committee processes, maintain strong financial controls, oversee payroll and banking approvals, and ensure the organisation continues to operate effectively during this transition period.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys supporting purpose-led organisations and can quickly build credibility with stakeholders while providing calm, pragmatic leadership. Candidates with previous international NGO or wider charity sector experience would be particularly well suited to this assignment.

Key requirements:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Strong experience leading finance operations within complex organisations
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
• Experience supporting audits, governance, and board reporting
• Ability to provide stability and leadership through change
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• Previous NGO, international development, or wider charity sector experience would be highly advantageous
 

The role is expected to commence around 22nd June and will likely run for approximately 2–3 months while the permanent recruitment process is completed.

Hybrid working is available, with an expectation of office presence two days per week in Central London.

If interested do apply or contact Rosemary Pini for more details

Volunteering Assistant

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

Job Summary for Volunteering Assistant

The Volunteering Assistant supports the Head of Volunteering in delivering the organisation’s strategy by strengthening volunteer management, engagement, and development. Working across departments, the role ensures smooth day-to-day volunteering operations, supports both volunteers and role managers, and contributes to projects that enhance the overall volunteer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the volunteering function, including managing the volunteering inbox and maintaining accurate data
• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and engagement activities across programmes 
• Assist role managers and volunteers, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and processes 
• Coordinate volunteer events, communications, and recognition initiatives 
• Maintain systems and resources (e.g., intranet/SharePoint) to ensure up-to-date information 
• Monitor engagement metrics and contribute to improvements in volunteer experience 
• Contribute to wider projects, guidance, and best practice across volunteering

For more information on responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description attached.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory, basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - UK), (PVG – Scotland) or Access (NI) dependent upon the role. There is no cost to you and will be processed on your behalf.

A UK-based charity, which advocates for social justice through a diverse range of programmes and services, is seeking a permanent Financial Controller to join its finance team.

The charity runs  range of core programmes, including those focussed on social justice, environmental justice, protection of human rights and dignity, and advocating for marginalised groups, among many other programme areas.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective financial management, control, and statutory reporting of the organisation and its associated entities. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, systems oversight, and stakeholder engagement within a values-driven environment. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts, including year-end close procedures, consolidations, and audit adjustments.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing audit timelines and responding to queries.
• Prepare the annual organisational budget in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Produce quarterly management accounts and oversee reconciliations across different entities and departments
• Manage the organisation’s accounting system and relationships with external system providers.
• Support accounting and reporting for externally managed investment portfolios.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to support strategic and operational decision-making.

You will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Have strong financial control experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Have experience preparing complex statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Have an interest in working for an organisation with strong values relating to social justice, kindness, care and support.

Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 DOE

Hybrid working arrangements, with an office in central London. Hybrid arrangements open to discussion with expectations of c. 3 days per week in the office

Our client has been caring for local people since 1984. The team now seek a Senior Trust Fundraising Manager for a 12 to 14 month maternity cover contract and Prospectus is excited to lead the search. The new postholder will need to start in post by the end of July 2026.

This role will provide strategic leadership to the Trust Fundraising Team across revenue and capital fundraising from trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will support the delivery of the hospice fundraising strategy by sustaining the healthy and impressive pipeline of trusts fundraising income and will develop tactical pathways to grow trust income from new sources .

The selected candidate will have a demonstrable track record of leading and managing a team responsible for delivering fundraising income and will have excellent experience developing relationships or funding approaches which have led to success. You will have direct experience of raising five and six figure gifts and account managing relationships with supporters of this level.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jess Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individualready to work in a fast-paced organisation who can easily grasp and communicate impact to Consumers International’s different audiences.

Working as a team of 3 in communications, you will have a core responsibility for representing the sustainability programmes team, quickly translating messaging into something compelling, notably for energy programmes.

The Communications Lead will be an exceptional writer across different platforms and a strategic thinker, developing a solid understanding of our audiences and the best ways to share our story with them. They will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment, with a drive to deliver excellence and aptly project manage across our high-profile moments – events, product launches, campaigns. The role is currently fixed term with potential to change to a permanent role.

Key responsibilities:

• Content generation- Draft compelling content for our different audiences across a broad suite of communications, including for our website, social media, materials and externally placed opinion pieces.
• Play a key role in implementing our Communications Strategy.
• Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of several communications plans for core global opportunities – such as the release of research, events and campaigns.
• Apply strategic oversight when designing and delivering plans – identifying audiences, speakers, messages and partners to champion the opportunities.
• Take ownership for new initiatives which drive our communications – identifying the opportunities, value proposition and leading on them.
• Be the core lead for our communications to partners. 
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Build relationships with our Members, partners and donors to share their story, make them feel valued and ensure they promote our initiatives.
• Support the evolution of our visual identity to reflect new work and our mission and vision.

Are you looking to utilise your hands-on delivery experience, and step into a more strategic role as Communications Lead? This could be the perfect fit! Please get in touch today for more information!

• Remote role.
• 2-year fixed term contract, with strong potential to become permanent
• £43,000- £45,000 depending on experience

Applications for the Communications Lead will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please apply now!

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.