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Programmes Coordinator

We are seeking an organised and proactive Programmes Coordinator to support the delivery of national educator development programmes, helping teachers, musicians and schools thrive through high-quality training and development opportunities.

Position: Programmes Coordinator (Educator Development)
Salary: £28,680 FTE
Location: Hybrid working with a London SE11 office base and a minimum of one office day per week
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3 July 2026, 10am
Interview Date: 21 July 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative programmes team and play a key role in the successful delivery of educator development and teacher training programmes across the UK. You will provide high-quality coordination and administration support, ensuring programmes run smoothly and participants receive an excellent experience throughout their journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating training programmes, workshops, events and meetings
• Managing programme schedules, diaries, deadlines and communications
• Acting as a first point of contact for programme participants and stakeholders
• Supporting recruitment, enrolment, induction and progression activities
• Organising logistics for training sessions, observations and events
• Maintaining accurate records, participant information and programme data
• Supporting assignment administration, marking and moderation processes
• Managing online learning platforms and programme resources
• Assisting with financial administration, invoices, expenses and course fees
• Supporting evaluation activities, surveys and impact reporting
• Producing regular updates and communications for participants and stakeholders

About You

We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding administrative support.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Experience coordinating schedules, meetings, diaries, bookings or events
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Experience working within a busy team environment
• Financial administration experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and data management capabilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships

Desirable experience includes:

• Working within schools, education, further education or higher education settings
• Experience within the arts, music or cultural sectors
• Using systems such as Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Managing virtual learning environments or online platforms
• Coordinating projects and events
• Minute taking and stakeholder communications

About the Organisation

This organisation is dedicated to improving access, inclusion and quality within music education. Working with teachers, schools, musicians and young people across the UK, it delivers innovative training and development programmes that help create more inclusive and effective learning environments. The organisation offers a supportive and collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee development and wellbeing.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Administrator, Programme Officer, Education Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Learning and Development Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Programme Support Officer, Training Administrator, Operations Coordinator or Education Programme Officer. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth
Keech Hospice

Charity People have partnered with Keech Hospice, a £15million turnover Hospice with sites in Luton and Bedford, in finding their next Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Growth. This is a pivotal moment to join the hospice strengthening their impact and secure their long-term future.

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a high-profile, mission-critical role that combines strategic financial leadership with operational excellence and commercial growth. You will play a central role in ensuring the Hospice's future sustainability, driving income diversification, and enabling transformational change that supports the delivery of exceptional care. You will be delivering an ambitious new strategy working closely with an inspiring CEO, collaborative and forward thinking SLT and Board of Trustees. Keech Hospice is in the top 25 of 100 Best Companies to work for.

Salary: circa £90,000 per annum there is a performance related incremental scale offered to all staff.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours
Flexibility: the hospice has a flexible working policy available to all staff including partial home working (initially three days a week and will reduce to two days a week)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Shape and deliver the organisation's financial strategy, providing insightful analysis and robust planning to ensure long-term sustainability, effective risk management, and strong financial governance.
• Finance Function Excellence: Lead a high-performing finance function, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement in systems, processes, and business partnering across the organisation.
• Growth & Commercial Strategy: Lead and support the development and performance of trading and commercial income streams, including working with our excellent Ass. Director of Trading and Commercial , identifying new opportunities and forging strategic partnerships to diversify income.
• Operations, Estates & Sustainability: Provide strategic oversight of procurement, estates, facilities, and sustainability, ensuring efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking operations aligned to net zero and environmental goals.
• Transformation & Major Projects: Lead and sponsor strategic initiatives and capital programmes, developing robust business cases and ensuring effective delivery, governance, and realisation of benefits.
• Executive Leadership & Governance: Act as a key member of the Executive Team, building strong relationships with the Board and Audit and Risk committee, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Organisational Stewardship: Ensure effective use of resources, robust risk management, and strong organisational performance, while acting as an ambassador for Keech Hospice and upholding its values at all times.

Person Specification

• Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a Board or Executive-level finance leadership role, ideally within a complex, multi-faceted organisation.
• Sector specific: Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a charity or not-for-profit sector; Or strong desire to be working in a mission driven organisation
• Charity SORP: Strong understanding of Charity Commission requirements and SORP.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable success in financial strategy, commercial income generation, and driving sustainable organisational growth.
• Financial Expertise: Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with deep knowledge of financial governance, planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Operational Leadership: Experience overseeing operations, estates, procurement, or infrastructure, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Change & Transformation Capability: Strong experience leading large-scale transformation programmes and delivering measurable organisational impact.
• Values-Driven Leader: A collaborative and inspiring leader who models integrity, builds high-performing teams, and is committed to the values and mission of hospice care.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three written questions to highlight their experience, approach, and leadership style.

Role will be closing on 24^th June, 2026

First stage interview via MSTeams or in person 2^nd July, 2026

Second stage in person 7^th or 8^th July, 2026 followed by an informal chat to "get to know" on 10^th or 13^th July, 2026

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that deliberately champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision-making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background - because diverse teams deliver stronger results.

We are looking to recruit a Support and Advocacy Practitioner to provide high-quality, personalised support to young people in our Supported Accommodation service.  Bringing a resident-focused mindset, this role provides an exciting opportunity for you to work collaboratively to help the Centre’s residents build independence, develop life skills and move on successfully. Working as part of a team, the postholder will contribute to the day-to-day running of a 24/7 service, providing day and evening cover including weekends on a rota system. 

Please refer to the job description for further information. If you have any questions regarding the role please contact us.

In your application please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. For all roles in our Supported Accommodation team, applicants are required to complete an application form and provide their CV. CVs submitted without an application will not be accepted for this role. 

The Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Employee assistance programme

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

About Ataxia UK 

Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of progressive, neurological conditions which involve problems with co-ordination, balance and speech caused by disruption of the messages sent from our brains to our muscles. 

Ataxia UK funds research into cures and treatments for ataxia, including stem cell and gene therapy. By collaborating with ataxia researchers across the globe, and pharmaceutical and research organisations, we’re confident that cures can one day be found. Until then, we work towards getting better treatments for people with ataxia and providing information and  support to everyone affected. Improving their quality of life and helping to slow the progression of the disease.   

About the Role   

As our Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission. You'll oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing clear insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues throughout the charity, you'll manage grant and restricted fund reporting, support annual planning, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, and lead a small finance team. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, governance requirements and best practice.

About you 

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ,CIPFA or similar) with at least five years' post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance or audit roles. You'll be confident leading finance operations, managing staff, and turning complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

You'll bring experience of charity finance, including grant management, restricted and unrestricted funds, and Charity SORP, alongside strong skills in Xero and Excel. Experience with Fathom and Raiser's Edge (or similar CRM/database systems) would be an advantage.

Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference for people affected by ataxia. You'll understand the barriers faced by disabled people, approach our members with empathy and respect, and share our commitment to equality, inclusion and ethical medical research.

This is an opportunity for a skilled finance professional to use their expertise to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits of working for us. 

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Extra holiday day for your birthday
• Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.

*First round interviews will take place online. Second round interviews will take place in person at our office in Highgate.*

Pension Scheme Administrator

Location: London

Salary: £52,479

Our client operates a Superannuation Society which his both an occupational pension scheme and a Friendly Society run by our client.  The scheme has around 800 members including 164 active members and assets of around £115m. 

The post holder will provide administrative support to ensure that the scheme is run as effectively as possible.

The post holder will have responsibility for maintaining various governance materials including the business plan, risk register, trustee policies, conflicts register, trustee training logs and other documents. In addition, the post holder will play a key role in preparing the Scheme’s Own Risk Assessment and assist with the production of the scheme report and accounts.

What experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need? 

• You will be experienced in liaising with professional advisers and monitoring budgets
• You’ll have a sound knowledge occupational pension schemes in the UK

• You’ll be experienced in administering committees

• You’ll have the ability to understand complex information and communicate it clearly communicate it to others

If this sounds like you, please take a look at our job description and person specification. 

We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade. 

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon, Friday 19 June 2026.  Interview date to be confirmed.

Our client removes candidate names and institutions attended from all applications before shortlisting.

Please note - this post will be subject to employment screening including a DBS check.

Click on link below to apply

Closing date: 19th June 2026 (12PM)

Shortlist date: 20th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

As a Business Support Manager in the HR Office, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help members of the House of Lords carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen. 

You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster — a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today. 

What you’ll be doing 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Lead for the HR Office on corporate responsibilities including business planning, business continuity, risk management and freedom of information requests.

• Provide administrative support to the HR Office Senior Management Team, including responsibility for management meetings and managing the Diary Secretary to the Director. 

• Oversee the HR Office budgets, including managing the HR Office Admin Network and working closely with the Finance Business Partner on forecasting and end-of-year processes. 

• Promote a positive working environment, leading on HR away days and other team events, co-ordinating cross-office activities.

What we’re looking for 

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here. 

You’ll have: 

• Personal effectiveness: Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and a high level of initiative with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Administrative skills: Proven administrative skills, with strong attention to detail and a basic understanding of financial management processes and numerical literacy. 

• Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate and clear documents. 

• Interpersonal skills: The ability to develop effective working relationships and work with diverse stakeholders at all levels. 

• Professionalism, tact and discretion: Excellent judgement and ability to use tact and discretion at all times. 

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn): 

• Corporate requirements: An understanding of corporate governance processes and a demonstrable interest in the work of the House of Lords. 

For full details, please see the job description. 

What you can expect 

The Business Support Manager plays a unique role in the HR Office, working with all the HR teams and supporting the Senior Management Team. This is an ideal role if you like making sure that things happen and organising other people! 

You’ll be part of a community that values your wellbeing, supports your development, and recognises the contribution you make. 

You’ll benefit from: 

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year), plus public holidays 

• A generous Civil Service pension 

• Access to learning and development across a wide range of roles and professions 

• Support for your health and wellbeing 

• The opportunity to be at the heart of UK parliamentary democracy 

We know flexibility matters. Wherever possible, we’ll support working patterns that work for you — including hybrid working, job share or adjusted hours. We’ll be open about what’s possible for this role. 

Ready to apply? 

If you’re looking for a role where you can belong, grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

• Location: Englefield Estate, near Theale, Reading RG7 5ES
• Annual Salary: £27,632.40 (Pro rata £16, 579.44)
• Hours per week: 22.5 – Across 3 days per week
• Required: Previous horticultural experience within a Garden Centre or plant nursery setting is essential 
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Affinity Trust has a strong reputation for creating innovative projects enabling adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and enjoy an invaluable occupation. Located on Englefield Estate, near Theale, Reading and managed by Affinity Trust, Englefield Garden Centre is the home of such a project.

Selling over 150,000 plants a year, Englefield is not only a thriving garden centre but also runs horticultural workshop programmes for the people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity available for a Stock Controller and Administrator to join our team at the Garden Centre. As part of this role you will be responsible is assisting with the successful day to day running of the garden centre by processing orders, serving customers, stock control, and being able to liaise with external company representatives. 

This role requires a very practical & hands on approach. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer services, serving on the till, creating / receiving purchase orders, stock taking, being able to liaise with Suppliers and external company representatives and using our EPOS system.

Previous horticultural knowledge is essential within a similar setting.

You will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt to lots of different situations and roles within your normal day. You will be required to work as part of a 2-week rolling rota but understand that during busy seasonal times you may need to be flexible.

Week 1: Mon, Tues & Sun

Week 2: Mon, Tues & Wed

You must be prepared to try new ideas and in return, you will be part of a team committed to providing excellent support to people with learning disabilities within an established and thriving Garden Centre.

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Hours: 35 hours (full time)
Salary: £59,632 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DR
This role is based at our Head Office in Finsbury Park with some flexibility to work from home for one day per week after a successful probation period.

Come and join us as our Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in helping us deliver safe, high-quality homes and services for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to lead a strategic function, shape organisational best practice, and secure real value through compliant, effective and forward-thinking procurement.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Procurement and Energy, you will lead the organisation’s procurement activity across goods, works and services. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to manage tendering, strengthen governance, oversee supplier performance and drive value for money, while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards. 

About the role:

• Lead and deliver the organisation’s procurement strategy, ensuring it supports corporate priorities, asset management plans and building safety requirements. 
• Manage compliant, transparent and value-driven procurement processes from market engagement through to tendering, negotiation and contract award.
• Strengthen procurement governance by maintaining robust documentation, evaluation frameworks, risk controls and audit-ready processes.
• Work with operational teams to embed effective contract and supplier management, including performance monitoring, KPIs and review activity
• Drive commercial value by identifying cost savings, supporting budget holders, analysing spend and leading negotiations to secure favourable terms.
• Provide insight, guidance and continuous improvement across the organisation by using data, reporting to senior stakeholders and promoting procurement best practice.

About you:

• Confident and collaborative procurement professional with substantial experience across the full procurement lifecycle and a strong track record of delivering complex tenders and high-value contracts.
• You will bring excellent commercial judgement, analytical ability and negotiation skills, alongside a strong understanding of procurement in a regulated environment and the legislation that underpins it.
• Just as importantly, you will be someone who can build strong relationships across teams, influence stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information clearly.
• The successful candidate will share ISHA’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, work in a safe and compliant way, and be flexible and responsive in supporting the wider needs of the organisation

About ISHA

At ISHA, community and neighbourhood mean everything to us, and our roots run deep in the areas of North London that we serve. Founded over 90 years ago, we provide around 2,500 homes for over 5,000 people across Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. We are proud to remain a community-based housing association with a strong social purpose and an ambitious future.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We are ambitious about the future while remaining grounded in our communities and values.

Why join ISHA?

• A genuinely community-based and values-led organisation
• Strong social purpose and commitment to affordable housing
• New corporate strategy and clear organisational ambition with a commitment to growth in our heartlands
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Competitive pension and benefits package

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them?

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do complete an application.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents.

Deadline: 09:00 on Friday 19 June 2026
Interview: 26 June 2026 – in-person at 102 Blackstock Road, N4 2DR

Interested?

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

Once you have landed on our website, you will need to do the following in order to apply for this role:

Application Process

When you submit your final application with your CV and a covering letter tell us:

(a) Why you feel you’re a strong fit for this role, with reference to the to the job description and person specification.

(b) One work-related challenge you’ve managed, what you did, and what you learned.

(c) Your biggest success in terms of procurement.

(d) What motivates you most about working in procurement.

(e) Anything else you feel is relevant to share with us.

Maximum of 250 words per answer, please.

Please note: We can only be able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK. We do not offer a visa sponsorship programme.

Applications sent without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, you will be able to contact us.

No agencies please.

Are you excited by the latest innovations on the market to help people overcome barriers to independence?  Are you skilled at seeking out the best deals to pass on to the people who need them most?  Do you have the ability to put people at ease and feel supported?  Are you highly organised and dynamic?  If so, we need you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Resource Centre Manager.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing Optician, Sensory Equipment Specialist, or experienced practitioner with service management skills to lead and develop a well-established Resource Centre.

You will play a central role in supporting people who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind to access assistive equipment and technology that maintains independence and improves quality of life.

The role includes leading the day-to-day running of the Resource Centre, ensuring a high-quality, person-centred service, and working collaboratively across the organisation. There is also scope to shape and grow the service, including developing new income opportunities and resources.  You will be line managing a small team of staff and volunteers. 

We are looking for someone with experience in sensory support, strong organisational and people management skills, and confidence in advising on equipment and practical solutions. You will be proactive, flexible and committed to improving outcomes for the people we support.

This is primarily an office-based role with some travel across Surrey.

We can offer you:

· A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays)

· Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Investment in your development

· Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses

· A vibrant and friendly team! 

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years.  We enable and empower people who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind to overcome barriers and to be as independent as possible.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service will be required, which we can arrange.

Closing Date:  Please apply by 13th June 2026 using our application form  

As a key member of the Trusts & Grants team, The Trusts & Grants Fundraiser will work closely with the Trusts & Grants Manager to raise funds from a portfolio of charitable trusts in accordance with Child Bereavement UK’s budgets and targets.

Initiative, creativity, excellent organization and writing skills are required, together with the ability to develop persuasive proposals and nurture effective relationships with key stakeholders across Child Bereavement UK and externally.

This role comes at a particularly important time for CBUK when the charity is looking to evolve and grow services, diversify into new areas, and raise significant funds for ongoing work. The Trusts & Grants Team are a vital part of the charity’s expansion into new areas, and the post-holder will have the opportunity to work with frontline staff to develop new projects and bids.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Create timely and compelling bespoke proposals and applications to charitable and corporate trusts, Lotteries and Government bodies.
• Develop and deliver to donor care plans to provide excellent supporter care to trust funders; aim to involve supporters in the achievement of the Child Bereavement UK mission and maximise the value and longevity of their support – providing accurate and informative reports and invitations to project visits and events where appropriate.
• Support in the development of new case for support and project documents; work with front-line staff to develop new bids and budgets.
• Keep up to date with Child Bereavement UK’s work, key priorities and future plans to effectively match with supporters’ interests and identify opportunities for support.
• Contribute to the Trusts and Grants annual business planning process as well as monthly planning and budget reforecasting.
• Undertake rigorous identification of prospective grant funders and detailed research into strong leads (through desktop research and face to face/virtual networking).
• Work closely with colleagues in other areas of fundraising and other departments across the charity, as well as volunteers and supporters to build strong working relationships and maximise cross selling opportunities.
• Ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining accurate information for prospects and donors on the charity’s database (Sales Force).
• Utilise a range of internal work and planning tools to ensure bids are of a good quality, relationships are maintained, and internal stakeholders are included in any decisions.
• Develop personal knowledge of trust fundraising, including completing relevant training and regularly reviewing relevant press and publications from relevant organisations.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Trust fundraising experience
• Managing a varied workload
• Verbal and written communication with internal and external contacts
• Proven track-record of managing funder relationships with positive outcomes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Able to take responsibility for own work, consistently achieving and delivering to high standards, on time.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. Good numeracy skills

Desirable

• Experience of generating funds through government contracts
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Using Sales Force or another CRM database
• Experience of account management in the third sector
• Experience managing relationships with large-scale funders, including, but not limited to, the National Lottery, local government bodies, the NHS, Children in Need etc
• Research skills
• Relationship management

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
• TOIL for our hours work.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Training loans.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 16th June 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Please refer to our recruitment pack for further details on the interview process.

As the Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will manage the charity’s sporting, runs and challenges event places, working with the fundraisers to maximise income.

You will help shape and deliver our Challenge Events Fundraising strategy. You will develop new ways to engage supporters, review and improve our fundraising events, and make sure our activities are inclusive and impactful.

Main Responsibilities

• Be the main Child Bereavement UK sporting/race/challenge event contact, co-ordinating and managing all event activities with race organisers and participants.
• Manage and deliver fundraising Challenge events and from start to finish
• Work with the Challenge and Mass Programmes Manager to secure and liaise with volunteers for event attendance. Provide suitable volunteer requests and briefings and manage volunteers on event days.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Child Bereavement UK’s Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, embedding an audience-led approach to innovation
• Support the review of performance, opportunities, and help take action to leverage opportunities that maximise income, engagement, and brand exposure, and minimise risk.
• Contribute to driving innovation and identifying opportunities to grow income.
• Support the Special Events team and Regional Fundraising team on Child Bereavement UK events, promoting the events to Challenge Event participants and attending events as and when required.
• Put our supporters first by developing inclusive supporter journeys and materials.
• Present the work of Child Bereavement UK at individual fundraiser and community events, schools, conferences and other venues where a speaker is required. This includes giving informational presentations to audiences and accepting cheques and donations from fundraisers.
• Accurately input supporter information onto our database in accordance with the Data Protection Act, ensuring that all communications are up-to-date at all times.
• Work with Finance and Supporter Experience teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of donations and delivery of thank you letters.
• Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business planning.
• Prepare appropriate documents/policies in relation to fundraising at Child Bereavement UK as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven successful experience of event organisation and supporter care
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels
• Experience of overseeing fundraising activity, including the development, support and management of volunteers
• Proven relationship-building skills and a track record of establishing and stewarding partnerships
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
• A creative thinker and quick to respond to opportunities
• Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating about the work of Child Bereavement UK
• Experience of using databases and excellent general IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team environment.
• Willingness to work out of normal office hours, with time off in lieu (TOIL).

Desirable

• Understanding of child bereavement.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation/charity law affecting fundraising practice, including Health and Safety.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
• TOIL for our hours work.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Training loans.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 16th June 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Please refer to our recruitment pack for further details on the interview process.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music groups. We represent over 3,900 groups comprising around 200,000 musicians of all types, genres and abilities.

The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership for Making Music and its trading subsidiary, working closely with the Chair, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s mission, strategy, and long-term sustainability. The CEO oversees sound organisational and financial management, leads on governance and compliance, develops a motivated team, and champions best practice.

As a membership focused charity, Making Music places leisure-time music groups at its heart. The CEO ensures members’ voices inform strategy, services and advocacy, maintaining visibility and accessibility while fostering trust and engagement across a diverse national community.

The CEO leads external advocacy, lobbying, and partnership development, acting as an ambassador for Making Music and the wider leisure-time music sector. They represent the organisation and its members in the media, to policy makers, partners, stakeholders and funders; to strengthen recognition of the social, cultural, and wellbeing value of community music-making.

About Spear Islington

Spear is working in partnership with Hope Church Islington to deliver the Spear Programme in Islington!

The church’s vision is to bring hope, light, and life to the community of Islington, including in, bringing healing and wholeness to the people of their parish, supporting the vulnerable, oppressed and voiceless in their midst, and providing safe and inclusive spaces for the diverse community that they are a part of.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Islington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.  

Key Information:

• Salary: from £29,000
• Full-time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Benefits include: 5 weeks holiday a year and Vitality Health Insurance
• Closing date: Friday 12th June (we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and Hope Church Islington.
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.

Hybrid / High Wycombe HP13 (minimum of one day per week on site)

£36,000 - £38,000 + £312 working-from-home allowance

We’re looking for a talented Individual Giving Manager to join the Fundraising & Communications Cluster at Embrace.

The Fundraising & Communications Cluster comprises expertise in fundraising, marketing, communication, trading (web shop), supporter engagement and retention. Working collaboratively, we serve our supporters by providing authentic and engaging communications inspiring active social witness, engagement and giving to charity. 

The Fundraising & Communications Cluster strengthens Embrace’s communication, education, and fundraising efforts to drive growth, so that more people engage with our content, more donors are attracted to support, and the UK church is more deeply engaged with the cause - enabling us to fund more work in the region and generate a deeper understanding of Christian service in the Middle East.

As Individual Giving Manager, you’ll help us grow sustainable income by keeping individual supporters inspired, informed and engaged - so they give again, stay longer, and deepen their support.

You will deliver an excellent supporter journey experience, project managing engaging and compelling direct and digital individual giving activity (including – but not limited to – appeals, regular giving conversion & upgrade, lapsed reactivation) and incorporating legacies marketing, raising more than £1m voluntary income each year.

What success looks like:

• Higher Life-Time Value (LTV): more second gifts, upgrades and cross channel giving; stronger legacy pipeline.
• Lower churn: reduced lapse rates for cash and regular givers.
• Better donor experience: faster thank yous, clearer impact reporting, higher satisfaction with fewer complaints/optouts.
• Sustainable mix: growth in regular giving and mid-value segments; predictable, repeatable income.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporter Experience & Journeys

• Map and continually improve journeys: welcome → second gift; regular giving nurture/upgrade; mid-value; legacy prospecting; lapsed reactivation; complaint recovery.
• Set cadence and channel mix (email, mail, phone, SMS, social, events, digital) for consistent, donor‑first communications in appropriate channels and accessible formats.
• Donor first approach: clear, inclusive language; accessible formats; low‑friction giving/retention flows and personalisation e.g. name, last gift, interests, location, project etc.
• Collaborate with Content & Communications colleagues to deliver content that shares the impact of support i.e. what donors make possible and Embrace’s brand story.

Segmentation, Testing & Insight

• Track Regular Giving net growth; diagnose attrition drivers and fix root causes; maintain acceptable Return on Investment (ROIs).
• Lead supporter segmentation (by behaviour & interest) and A/B testing (offer, timing, upgrade prompts).
• Adopt an evidence-based, test and learn‑ approach; analyse appeals, campaign performance and share insights to drive decisions.
• Work with colleagues to build insight dashboard and understanding of retention.

Mid‑Value & Legacy Development

• Steward mid‑value donors with tailored journeys; warm handovers to and from Major Giving Manager.
• Develop and test legacy propositions and routes to market to grow enquiries and pledges.

Acquisition & Cross‑Sell

• Project manage individual giving product development and testing; identify new audiences and routes to market.
• Collaborate with Web Shop team and the Digital Marketing Campaigns Manager to optimise Alternative Gifts and cross-sell opportunities focusing on a digital first approach.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure that supporter journeys are being optimised and feedback from supporters is being captured and acted upon.
• Commission and work with the CRM and Systems Manager to develop clear and understandable dashboards, ensuring that the insights are used to develop plans and measure performance.
• Closely liaise with the Legacy administration team, working with them to ensure the packs and information are up to date and legacy marketing information complies with the latest Institute of Legacy Management standards.
• Develop an understanding of the Partner projects and Advocacy agenda, ensure all supporter briefings are aligned to agreed messaging.

Organisation-wide Contribution

• Model Embrace’s values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with GDPR and charity regulations.
• Actively support cross-team collaboration and organisational goals. Maintain CRM hygiene.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent (E.g. practical experience within fundraising).
• Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
• Proven individual giving or CRM led retention experience in a charity, membership or subscription context. 
• Hands‑on journey design and automation.
• Strong data literacy: segmentation, dashboards (CRM/Excel), test and learn. 
• Excellent written communication—able to brief compelling, impacted content and clear supporter updates. 
• Practical project management; calm under pressure; collaborative and solutions focused. 
• Working knowledge of GDPR/PECR and best practice supporter care. 
• Experience stewarding mid-value supporters and legacy pipelines.
• Experience with payment recovery tools and card update flows.
• Familiarity with UK charity sector metrics and fundraising codes of practice.

Personal qualities:

• Donor-first mindset, inclusive and empathetic.
• Curious, evidence driven, and comfortable iterating.
• High integrity, discretion and good judgment. 
• Highly motivated and results driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Passionate about the work of Embrace, with the ability to enthuse and engage others.
• A natural collaborator who enjoys working as part a team to deliver organisation wide objectives.

Tools & systems:

• CRM Dashboards & analysis.
• Payments: Direct Debit management, card‑updater/failed‑payment recovery.
• Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner), project boards. 

If this sounds like you, please apply on our vacancies page.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 15th June 2026.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunity employer. In line with our recruitment policy, we are committed to attracting and selecting staff solely based on merit- skills, qualifications, and ability to perform- regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic background. Our recruitment process is structured, transparent, and designed to eliminate bias, ensuring that every candidate receives fair treatment and consideration. All job opportunities are advertised openly, and selection decisions are based on clear, pre-defined criteria and objective assessment methods. We stand by the values of dignity, fairness, and inclusion in all our communications and activities.