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About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Lebanon
To provide a high standard of executive and personal assistance to the CEO. The role will be varied and will suit somebody with experience in supporting senior executives, excellent multi-tasking and combining an eye for detail and the ability to see the ‘bigger picture’. The right candidate will be efficient, diplomatic and have interpersonal skills to deal with senior staff and trustees.
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Executive Assistant to a senior executive. Excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written and spoken English. Self-motivated, flexible, discrete and able to make judgement calls as to when to take the initiative on the CEO’s behalf. Experience in preparing meeting agendas and minute-taking.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Complex diary management for the CEO, liaising with multiple stakeholders for timeslots and rescheduling appointments.
• Handle internal and external enquiries in a professional, confidential manner; dealing with these to conclusion where possible, or referring them to the appropriate person.
• Monitoring CEO inbox to flag urgent emails and highlight unanswered emails.
• Take accurate minutes of regular and ad hoc meetings as requested by the CEO, monitor progress on agreed actions and follow up with action holders directly as necessary.
• Manage and organise Monthly All Staff meetings, Weekly Update meetings and other meetings requested by the CEO, and ensure all audio/ visual set-up is working, and agendas are updated.
• Manage arrangements for incoming visitors (from MAP’s overseas offices and external), arranging meeting schedules, and assisting with travel and hotel bookings.
• Organise venues, flights, accommodation, visas, meals and taxis for SMT offsite workshops and Project based workshops for CEO, SMT members and the participating MAP staff.
• Manage expenses and credit card statement invoices of the CEO.
• Review expenses, leave requests and other items that need CEO approval, as requested by the CEO, and make recommendations to the CEO
• Ensure various email distribution lists / Teams groups are up to date and IT issues are resolved.
• Responsible for collating data from stakeholders and drafting the Weekly Newsletter.
• Ordering and managing stock of stationary for the UK office and workshops.
• Organising social events for the UK office (including yearly Christmas event)
• Organizing catering for onsite meetings when requested
• Organise and maintain a logical online filing system on SharePoint as requested by the CEO
• To be available out of hours when the CEO is travelling.
• Support with the administration of Board and Committee meetings, including booking meeting venues, collating reading materials and taking meeting minutes
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Perform other associated duties as may arise in line with the remit of the position of EA.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
• Experience as an Executive Assistant to a senior executive.
• Excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated, flexible, discrete and able to make judgement calls as to when to take the initiative on the CEO’s behalf.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working on issues that can be perceived as sensitive and can demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others.
• Experience in preparing meeting agendas and minute-taking.
• Highly computer literate and confident with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent time management skills. The post-holder will need to manage their own time well, and the time of organisational leaders.
• Interest and alignment with MAPs mission to work for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
• Willing and able to fulfil the role in line with MAPs values of solidarity, integrity, dignity and impact at all times
Experience (desirable)
• Experience in an NGO or other charity (voluntary or paid capacity).
• Experience (voluntary or otherwise) working with trustees.
• Arabic language skills
Personal attributes and other requirements
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• A commitment to MAP’s vision, mission and values and a passion for improving the health and dignity of Palestinians.
• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Prepared and able to travel occasionally to all MAP offices.
Disclaimer
MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will engage with our existing members to ensure they recieve the best possible support from us. Additionally, you will engage with sectors of our community who are unaware of the benefits of being members.
Responsibilities:
These include
- To actively seek a thorough understanding of the membership base and the issues affecting them, creating member profiles and advising and briefing stakeholders accordingly.
- To develop a compelling offer by profile / career stage so as to maintain and improve member retention and engagement levels, and to maximise new member acquisition.
- To maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of services and activities and ensure these are being packaged and communicated in the most effective way.
- To oversee the implementation of regular market research, including competitor analysis, to identify members/stakeholder needs, to support the rationale for the development of member products and services, and to liaise with and advise other stakeholders as appropriate.
- To develop member communications in particular around membership renewals and the on-boarding of new members, and to ensure a high-quality member experience.
- To ensure that membership communications at all touch points within the membership journey or as part of a non-member relationship, remain relevant and up to date.
- To oversee the new member and renewal process, which is managed by our external partner, and troubleshoot and resolve issues that they cannot
Personal Specification:
Essential skills, knowledge and qualities:
- Experience of working in a customer, member or client facing role
- Experience of developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience of using a CRM management system, preferably Salesforce
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to positively communicate with a wide range of people in a professional setting, with demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations
- Excellent planning, coordination, organisational and time management skills
- The ability to analyse data and produce reports
- The ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, managing your own workstreams effectively, and the confidence to take responsibility for tasks and decisions
Desirable skills, experience, and qualities:
- Interest and/or understanding of the immigration law sector in the UK
- Experience of implementing change and working with others to create new ways of working
Closing date for applications: 7th September 2025. We plan to hold the interviews in person but we can accommodate interviews online at request. Please notify us in your application if we need to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate you at interview.
ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised, racialised and lower socio-economic backgrounds and we are committed to improving this situation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Embedded in the work of the Programme Department, the Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for designing and delivering on communications and marketing plans designed to amplify our brand messages, and raise awareness of our mission with partners, and beneficiaries and help us achieve our vision.
This is a hands-on, operational role ideal for someone with significant experience of leading on communications activities, who thrives in a small team and enjoys delivering against long-term plans and managing day-to-day priorities. You’ll lead the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing - from planning campaigns and managing social media to producing content and supporting fundraising efforts.
As well as working with the Programme Department to support and promote the work of our local partner programmes, the role will also create and maintain mechanisms to ensure all of our staff are informed and engaged with the full scope of our work and impact we enable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role is responsible for ensuring the charity operates within a robust governance framework and complies with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role requires the ability to operate, and pivot, between subject matter expert, strategic partner, advisor and team member - with hands-on delivery, supporting the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and staff to embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness, and ethical practice across the charity.
The role line manages a small team (including two administrative assistants), and oversees the use of external experts to provide advice.
If you would like further information about this role, please contact Julie Brennan via the email address listed
About us:
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
The Drinkaware Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently
Vision: Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK
Mission: Using our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. Delivered though:
- Public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance
- Evidence-led advice to governments and industry
- Independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
Values: Solid Reasoning; Clarity with Empathy; Understanding and Connecting; Principled Partnership; Determination and Curiosity
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant.
Location: 35 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SE
Drinkaware’s benefits include:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- BUPA Private Healthcare
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual learning and wellbeing grant
- Perks and discount platform.
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About the role:
The Alcohol Behavioural Change Specialist is responsible for collaboratively designing and implementing, evidence-based programmes applying appropriate behavioural change models aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, and promoting long-term behavioural change related to alcohol consumption.
As a leading charity focused on alcohol harm reduction, the postholder will be Drinkaware’s internal expert regarding alcohol harm to individuals and will have a good understanding of brief interventions, as well as information, advice and guidance including quality assurance across our work. They will work across the organisation providing expert advice and guidance.
Programme & Intervention Development
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Work with the Head of operations to develop and implement personalised intervention strategies to help individuals reduce alcohol consumption, using evidence-based behavioural change techniques through our app and other digital tools.
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Collaborate with lived experience panel and Independent Advisory Panel to create comprehensive alcohol-related behavioural health programmes.
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Utilise your experience of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based practices to promote lasting change in alcohol use behaviours across Drinkaware’s activity.
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Stay up to date on the latest research in alcohol use, behavioural change methods to inform programme development and interventions.
Content & Communication
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Work with the Marketing & Content team to produce engaging content for public audiences ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of advice and guidance in all Drinkaware messaging.
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Work with the Digital and Content team to ensure the Drinkaware website content is relevant and up to date.
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Presenting our insights, programmes and tools to external stakeholders including funders, public health departments etc.
Insight & Evaluation
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Work with the Research team in the translation of research insights and publications into programme development.
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Work with the Impact team to ensure impact monitoring and quality assurance is embedded in all work undertaken by Drinkaware and support colleagues to monitor and measure the quality of its work with a view to ensuring high quality standards and continuous improvement.
Governance & Safeguarding
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Work with the Head of Operations to ensure Safeguarding is embedded within all programme delivery.
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About you:
This role requires a deep understanding of psychological theories, behavioural science, and addiction, along with practical experience in behavioural interventions.
Qualifications and/or experience
- Degree or higher in Psychology, Behavioural change, Public Health, or a related field. Certification or training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or other relevant therapeutic approaches is highly desirable.
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Strong understanding of behavioural science theories and experience of how to apply them to alcohol use, with proficiency in delivering behavioural change techniques.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing behavioural change interventions, particularly in the context of alcohol or addiction.
- Experience with digital health applications is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals at all stages of behavioural change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, and implement effective behavioural change programmes.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in the health sector and have a passion for reducing alcohol harm in the UK.
- Experience working in partnership with internal and external agencies and organisation
- Experience of working collaboratively across internal departments and teams
- Knowledge of public health initiatives and policies related to alcohol use.
- Data analysis and program evaluation experience.
- Confident public speaker able to represent Drinkaware at events, conferences and in the media.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practical application in delivery of programmes
- Able to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and care and resilient when under pressure.
- An energetic and committed ambassador for Drinkaware, our mission and values
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To apply
For further information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
No agency support is required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Housing Floating Support Worker
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Floating Support Worker will specialise in working with women for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a priority. You will provide specialist housing and domestic abuse support to women aged 18 and over. The accommodation needs of the women you support will require you to advocate and support for each woman efficiently and empathically, whilst liaising with providers and stakeholders to ensure her accommodation needs are met. The role is dynamic and requires the post holder to respond to women with effective crisis intervention, advocacy and support. They will be required to coordinate the provision of multiagency support which focuses on working with clients to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness. The post holder will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.
The Floating Support Worker will ensure that the women survivors views and needs inform every stage of the process, and so the post holder will be empathic, empowering and able to advocate for women. You will also share your learning with your team, Advance and other stakeholders to ensure best practice is consistently achieved.
Working as part of a team of Floating Support Workers, you will make proactive contact and provide high quality non-judgemental advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment. You will be responsible for a number of women at a time and you will be their designated and consistent support worker. You will also support women and referrers at the first stage of referral by completing assessments and providing crisis intervention support as part of a ‘duty’ team with designated days for you to do this.
The Floating Support Worker will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse and the housing sectors. As an experienced domestic abuse advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information appropriately.
Experience of supporting female survivors of domestic violence with housing and accommodation needs, in partnership with other organisations, and of safeguarding procedures is essential for this post.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
· Create effective working partnerships with housing service providers and the local council to promote the Floating Support Worker Service
· Provide information, guidance and support to referral stakeholders to enable them to identify women at risk of and experiencing domestic violence, enabling them to confidently respond and refer women to the service. This may include delivery of briefings and information sessions to upskill housing workers. To continuously build awareness of the service and confidence of stakeholders in order to ensure women in need are identified and supported
· Effectively support a number of women at any one time, undertaking case management activities such as excellent assessments, action planning, referrals, and record keeping
· Conduct comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for women experiencing domestic violence, carry out short- and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support; and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs, including attendance at specialist/dedicated courts and MARAC as required
· Develop and deliver support plans that include delivery of high-quality face to face or telephone crisis intervention, information, advocacy and support, in respect to criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, children’s legislation and other appropriate interventions. Ensure that focus on safe tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention underpins all work
· Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, making referrals and co-ordinating the provision of multi-agency support where necessary, and proactively advocate ensuring barriers to accessing support and protection are minimised
· Proactively assess the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have, ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed directly with the woman, and take appropriate action to safeguard them
· Proactively assess the needs and safety of women at risk proactively following Adult at Risk policies and procedures
· Participate in multi-agency conferences in respect of children and adults at risk as required, providing reports and undertaking actions as necessary
· Ensure all monitoring and evaluation for each woman, all cases and the project overall is accurate and up to date. Work in partnership with your team and the Advance Insights and Evidence team to ensure all reporting requirements are met. Highlight issues and successes in a timely manner
· Ensure that agreed case recording and monitoring systems are kept up to date and secure, and write internal and external reports where required, including for safeguarding conferences, team meetings, managers and other appropriate partners and stakeholders
· Participate in multi-agency working and focus groups when requested to do so and follow through on agreed appropriate actions that arise from these
· Work effectively as a member of your own team and as a team member of Advance supporting all organisational objectives
· Work in partnership with housing staff and provide institutional advocacy to maximise positive outcomes and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to highlight persistent or recurring issues that arise
· Be responsible for your own personal learning development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
· Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
· Closing Date for Applications: *Sunday 31st August 2025 @23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team who will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing
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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!
Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Overall Purpose of the Community and Events Fundraising Officer
As our Community and Events Officer, you will primarily focus on the expansion and development of our community and events programme.
Supported by the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will develop and shape this area of fundraising, including creating new products and stewardship plans, resulting in the engagement, development and retention of supporters.
This is a new and exciting role due to the growth and success of our community and events portfolio. This a great time to join Guts UK as we look to build on this success with a supportive and collaborative team.
Who we’re looking for?
You will be innovative, focused and self-sufficient, with a solutions focused mindset.
You will be joining a small fundraising team and so a self-starting and team focused attitude will be key. You will be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with fundraising and other charity colleagues.
A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will be proud to promote and represent our cause and our programme of events.
Location
Our office is in London, on the edge of Regents Park, and is easily accessible by public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.75m in 2025. Working closely with the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.
As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.
You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 21st August 2025
Interview date(s): First round: w/c 25th August 2025; Second round: w/c 1st September 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to join the team, working closely with the Executive Director, Senior Management Team and board of Trustees to develop and monitor Stratford East's business planning and financial management.
As Finance Director you will provide direction and inspiration for the Finance department, agreeing strategy, setting targets and monitoring performance. You will work closely with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and board of Trustees to develop and monitor TRSE’s business planning and financial management. You will ensure that Trustees, Managers and external stakeholders are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant information including budgets, management accounts and cash flow forecasts. The Finance Director oversees the finances of Pioneer Theatres Limited (t/ a Theatre Royal Stratford East) and its two subsidiaries – Stratford East (Trading) Limited (SET) and Stratford East Productions Limited (SEPL – currently dormant).
This is a permanent, part-time role (3 days a week).
Deadline: Midday, Mon 18 Aug
Contract type: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: Office hours are generally 10am - 6pm; 3 days (24 hours) per week Holidays: 30 days per annum including bank holidays. This will increase by one day for each full holiday year of service completed to a maximum total of 33 days
Probation: 6 months
Notice Period: 4 months
Pension: Up to 5% matched pension contribution after qualifying period
Other Benefits: Season ticket loans, Cycle to Work Scheme, complimentary theatre tickets, staff catering discount, Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
The Communications and Media Officer, part of SPANA’s Communications and Campaigns team, creates high-quality content and drives impactful communications to support the charity’s mission and raise the profile of working animals in the global news agenda.
The role involves producing engaging written, digital and visual content across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency with SPANA’s brand and messaging. It also includes managing and cataloguing content assets to support the organisation’s ongoing communications needs. Through compelling storytelling and collaboration across teams, the role helps drive awareness, advocacy, fundraising and internal engagement. The post holder will also support the Head of Communications and Campaigns in building and maintaining relationships with high-profile public figures, including celebrities and social media influencers.
Contract, location and salary
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role. SPANA works on a hybrid basis, with staff required to work for 1-2 days per month (or more if preferred) from our London office. Staff must be based in the UK with the current right to work.
The salary for this role is approximately £33,000 per annum subject to skills and experience. SPANA offers a generous package of benefits to employees, including a pension scheme where SPANA contributes 10% if the employee contributes at least 5%, healthcare cash plan and volunteer day.
Further details
Please review the job description for full details on this role including a person specification and information on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Monday 25 August 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Ref 7030
Save the Children UK is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Climate Change Advisor to join our Global Outcomes Department and lead transformative climate adaptation work that protects children's rights and futures.
In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership to shape and deliver large-scale, single and multi-country climate adaptation programmes—particularly in developing countries and fragile contexts. Working closely with country offices, multi lateral and bilateral development partners (Such as the Green Climate Fund, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office, etc.) , and global partners, you will drive evidence-based programme design and implementation, strengthen climate resilience across sectors, and influence global policy and practice on climate action.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most pressing intergenerational challenges of our time. If you're committed to climate justice, child rights, and systems-level change, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team:
The climate crisis is a child right's crisis that threatens the fulfilment of all of children's rights. It is therefore of central importance to Save the Children's mission and a critical driver in our 2025-27 strategy.
The Climate Change team is working as part of the Global Outcomes Department, having our Impact and Influencing function catalyse positive change for children and their communities; by driving influencing agendas and bringing knowledge, evidence, analysis and expertise to our partnerships, programmes and advocacy work.
The Climate Change Team at SCUK also works as part of the Global Save the Children movement and the wider sector to drive long lasting systems changes at the global and country levels. We are committed to promoting inclusive and equitable solutions, amplifying the voices of children most affected by climate change, and prioritising locally led efforts for lasting change, through our ever-growing portfolio in UK, Africa and Asia. We are also committed to shifting powers to the local actors and country office by strengthening capacities particularly through providing high quality technical assistance for design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of climate change projects (especially supported by GCF and other multilateral, bilateral, philanthropies and private sector development partners).
The teams' vision is to ‘Protect children's rights at scale from climate change impacts, improve children's equality, and enhance their influence in climate-related decisions addressing intersectionality, inequality and injustice, including intergenerational injustice.'
About the role
As a Senior Climate Change Advisor you will provide technical leadership in climate change issues and adaptation actions to shape and drive influencing and impact agendas within Save the Children and the wider sector. You will provide expert technical guidance to drive impactful programme design and evidence generation, and to policy and advocacy goals. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers and partners, lead capacity strengthening for colleagues and partners, and champion equality, inclusion and the shifting power agenda.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as the Technical Lead for a multi-country Climate Adaptation programme (yet to be designed and approved) in a Fragile, Conflict, and Violence-affected region, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
- Provide global thought leadership in climate change (adaptation primarily), environment & natural resource management to shape and drive shared influencing and impact agendas within the Save the Children movement and the wider sector, maintaining up-to-date expertise and monitoring relevant external trends.
- Develop and deliver very high-quality policy, research, and/or technical programme design and evaluation with minimal supervision, ensuring inclusivity and excellence in implementation.
- Contribute to a strong learning culture through leading or supporting research, evaluation, innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Support Country Offices to integrate climate change risk management and resilience outcomes into ongoing and future humanitarian and developmental programmes, strategies, and policies.
- Contribute to and lead the development of climate-related research, studies, evaluations, and documentation of good practice to build a body of evidence, based on best practices and lessons learned from global and national experiences, to support (i) knowledge management, (ii) evidence generation, and (iii) programme improvements
- Facilitate capacity strengthening through mentoring, coaching, and training, providing formal and informal support to colleagues and partners to build expertise and effectiveness.
- Work closely with colleagues across Save the Children UK and the wider movement to ensure climate is mainstreamed across all thematic areas, ensuring that colleagues are equipped with the latest climate-related science and best practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including donors, government agencies, multilateral partners, and peer organisations, to enhance collaboration and secure funding for climate-related initiatives.
- Support Country Offices in building relationships with GCF National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and other key stakeholders to advance climate finance access and impact.
- Work with partnerships and fundraising teams to identify and develop strategic partnerships with external organisations that aligns with Save the Children's climate-related objectives, and to identify funding opportunities for climate-related projects.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies and skills
- Proven experience and the ability to design and implement large-scale climate adaptation programmes in developing countries, for multi-lateral and bi-lateral development partners
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific evidence on climate change into practical programming and policy recommendations
- Proven ability to strengthen evidence and learning uptake through analysis and collaboration, and proven ability to produce high-quality knowledge products (e.g. research, case studies, evaluations, etc.)
- Strategic thinker and demonstrated thought leader driven by impact and evidence, curious to keep up to date with new ideas and innovations, who sees the positive potential in change
- Experience of strengthening the integration of climate resilience and environmental sustainability into sectoral programs and/or Experience of designing and implementing nature-based solutions and adopting evidence-based ecosystem-based approaches
- Familiarity with global climate frameworks, funding mechanisms (e.g. the Green Climate Fund), and relevant policy processes.
- Experience supporting or managing multidisciplinary teams or consortia, ideally across countries or regions.
- The ability to be a thought leader in global or national adaptation planning such as climate and health; climate and nutrition; nature-based solutions; locally led adaptation; climate and gender; food and water security, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and authenticity that enable effective communication with different audiences
- Collaborative team player capable of coaching, motivating and working through others to achieve outstanding results
- Effective convenor, creating synergy and maximizing collaboration
- Proven ability to build external relationships and partnerships, and to influence decision-makers, policy audiences (including politicians) and donors, and other key actors globally
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
Ways of working will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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Are you passionate about youth work with leadership experience? We are looking for a Director of Youth Work to provide effective leadership and strategic direction for the Youth Work team within FAST London. The Director of Youth Work will sit in the Leadership Team, working in collaboration with the CEO and managers to ensure FAST’s overall strategic objectives and desired outcomes are met.
Who we are
FAST London (FAST) is a Christian youth charity based on the Patmore Estate focused on supporting 10–19-year-olds from deprived backgrounds in Battersea and South Lambeth. Our mission is to help young people succeed by creating safe spaces and providing diversionary and inspiring activities that develop resilience and inspire hope in efforts to achieve this. We build relationships with young people by engaging with them in environments where they feel most comfortable whilst doing activities they love. Once relationships are developed, we work with young people and stakeholders to overcome challenges and unlock potential.We also provide opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith as we believe it transforms lives. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.
Context for this role
This is a pivotal moment for FAST as the need for our work has expanded due to more young people falling into poverty and struggling in schools. Whilst capacity is a challenge with 60% cut in public youth programmes over the last decade (YMCA 2020). We are still growing strong and are able to work with 300 young people annually. However, our desire is to continue this work of establishing and growing a healthy youth organisation that provides excellent & vibrant youth work that makes a difference to young people’s lives and produces healthy staff that are equipped and empowered to do the job they love. Therefore, the need to grow our team is quite pressing. We are in search for someone with experience leading youth work and developing a healthy organisation who can help strengthen our work here in very significant ways, with a particular gifting in thinking strategically and working hard to get results.
We would love to hear from you if you:
Qualities and Attributes
- Are a committed Christian who loves young people with a heart for the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that inspire confidence and develop a culture of excellence.
- Are strategic thinker, with an ability to grasp detail and translate ideas into strategies and deliverable outcomes.
- Are highly organised, adaptable, problem solver with a focus on results.
- Can think systematically with knowledge of systems and governance of systems
Experience
- Have experience of working in senior leadership in an organisation and a track record of driving strategic vision to reality
- Can deliver frontline youth work in group sessions as well as one-to-one mentoring- experience delivering football projects is ideal
- Have experience in project and/or operations management and a track record for developing the systems, quality assurance and management that support organisational excellence;
- Have experience of managing Safeguarding and Risk within an organisation.
- Have experience of strategic project design, development and evaluation
- Have experience in finance and managing budgets
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting Employment Advisors to join our IPS service, you will be based in Enfield, working 35 hours per week. The service has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led. You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
If you would like to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: Monday 18th August (09:00). Please note, we will be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
Telephone interviews: w/c 18th August
Final Stage interviews: TBC
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're Hiring: Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Wimbledon, South West London (Waterside Way Hub + with some remote working possible)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 according to experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with some flexibility and overtime)
About Dons Local Action Group (DLAG)
Born out of the COVID-19 crisis, DLAG is now one of London’s most dynamic community support networks. We’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers to deliver food parcels, household essentials, digital access, and more to thousands of people across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston.
We’re practical. We’re entrepreneurial. We’re local. And we get things done.
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and skilled Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to lead the delivery of our comms and fundraising strategies. You'll work alongside a passionate team of staff and volunteers to grow our impact and help drive support for DLAG’s life-changing work.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to play a vital role in strengthening local communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule and deliver marketing plans and social media campaigns
- Prepare and distribute fundraising and donor materials (e.g. newsletters, raffle collateral, digital campaigns)
- Administer JustGiving and Enthuse platforms for campaigns and events
- Coordinate the production of marketing assets with volunteer graphic designers
- Create monthly impact reports and manage marketing dashboards
- Oversee the CRM/database — adding donor, school and corporate contacts
- Support event planning and donor recognition activities
- Line-manage the Volunteer Fundraising Administrator and Newsletter Editor
- Report directly to the Director and work collaboratively with the volunteer marketing team
- Research areas of greatest need in our three boroughs to ensure we continue to reach out to these communities
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in charity communications, fundraising and admin
- Excellent writing and project coordination skills
- Confidence using fundraising platforms and CRM tools
- A self-starter with great time management and attention to detail
- Passionate about community impact and collaboration
“The Dons Local Action Group are nothing short of amazing – practical, entrepreneurial and inspirational. I love them.”
— Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Merton
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and a short cover note
Application deadline: Monday 18th August, 2025
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What does the role involve?
The Membership and Awards Assistant is a new role in the Membership team at the British Pharmacological Society. The Membership and Awards Assistant will work with the Membership and Awards Manager, other Society staff and the Society’s members to ensure that all aspects of the membership and awards service are operated effectively and efficiently, including membership, awards and travel bursary applications, member renewals and progression, and election to Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship.
Who would suit this role?
You will have solid experience working in a membership organisation and/or experience of dealing with customer service enquires, using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, processing records, paying close attention to detail, and the ability to suggest and make improvements to procedures. We encourage innovative and creative thinking to enable us to effectively showcase and promote the work of the Society and our Members.
The team at the Society is fun and dynamic, and this role would be well-suited to someone who thrives on working in a collaborative setting.
This is a hands-on role that will allow the right candidate to have autonomy over their role.
The Society’s charitable mission is to promote and advance all disciplines of pharmacology in the discovery, development and use of medicines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.