Disability Rights UK wish to hire an experienced Communications Officer to join our Sport England funded Get Yourself Active programme. The chosen candidate will be joining a highly successful team that has been working with disabled people for the last six years to change attitudes, perceptions and practices around physical activity and wellbeing.
We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications, with lived and/or professional experience of disability. The successful individual will work closely with Get Yourself Active team colleagues to manage internal and external communications and to engage new audiences and existing stakeholders. The post will play a key role in ensuring our communications are influential, informative and engaging, as well as leading on work supporting the redevelopment of our website.
To apply, please send your current CV together with a cover letter, outlining your interest in this job, addressing each point in the person specification. Applications without a suitable cover letter will not be considered. Closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 26th May 2021; interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) led by, run by, and working for Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and motivated HIV Peer Support Advice Worker to provide onsite social welfare advice and support to people living with HIV across South London hospital HIV services. This 28-hour per week fixed-term role will be based in a clinical settings on a rota basis and focus on supporting people who are newly diagnosed through Emergency Department opt-out testing, those returning to HIV care, and people who may need additional help to engage with treatment and manage the wider factors affecting their health and wellbeing.
Working closely with HIV clinic teams, peer support colleagues, internal advice services and external partners, the postholder will provide advice on welfare benefits, housing and related support needs, make appropriate referrals and signposting, and help ensure people living with HIV feel informed, empowered and able to live well.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our
provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for individuals who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor working in our centre in Leicester. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The role at a glance
Contract
Part-time, permanent
Start date
September 2026
Working hours
16 hours per week, local school term time only
Salary
£29,050 per annum (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is ££11,203 per annum for 16 hours per week
Location
IntoUniversity Leicester
Application deadline
9am Monday 29th June 2026
Interview Day (online)
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Please ensure that you are available on these dates
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Breathe London Portfolio Manager
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Breathe London Portfolio Manager
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Breathe London Portfolio Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.
The Portfolio Manager leads the scoping, management, delivery and monitoring and tracking progress of all Breathe London projects, working closely with the Greater London Authority, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other key stakeholders, as well as ensuring lessons learnt are identified and shared across the wider Breathe Cities programme. The role will also support wider CAF work and grants as and when required.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in project, programme, or grant management.
Experience in working on air quality, or in an area relating to the Breathe Cities strategy (across data, campaign and community engagement, city governance).
Strong understanding of the political, social and economic context of London, and its position as a high-profile global city.
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and to be outcome-focused, with experience working in teams that design and execute strategies on complex issues.
Ability to translate programme experience into practical, accessible learning for different audiences, including city governments, civil society partners and internal teams
Experience in financial management, including the ability to interrogate grant budgets.
Fluent in English and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We work with governments, funders, businesses and campaigners to deliver clean air for all as fast as possible.
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About ReachOut
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Corporate Partnerships Manager plays a key role within our organisation, forming part of the Income and Partnerships Team.
We are looking for an ambitious and autonomous fundraiser to develop, deliver and grow our long-term corporate partnerships programme in London, Manchester and new locations in line with our strategy.
The key aim of the role is to secure new, and account manage existing corporate partnerships which will both contribute to ReachOut’s core mission of transforming outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance and help companies to achieve their own Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
How to Apply
Key Dates
Please note that interviews will also be conducted on a rolling basis, so early application is advised as we may close the vacancy early.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. To apply for the role you must have the right to work in the UK.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
ReachOut is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation. We therefore welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, ages, religious beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations and any other protected characteristics, to provide a diverse range of experiences, ideas and insights into our work. ReachOut wants to increase the representation of our young people amongst our staff, so if you are from these ethnic groups, we would particularly appreciate receiving your applications.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the successful Mind in Bexley Recovery College team. The Recovery College was formed by Mind in Bexley in 2014 and our purpose is to develop and deliver programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for adults with experience of mental ill-health to promote wellbeing and recovery, for their relatives and friends and for professionals working in the London Borough of Bexley.
As a Recovery College Facilitator, you’ll be a key point of contact within the Recovery College. Your responsibilities will focus around designing, delivering, evaluating, reporting and the continuous development of structured learning programmes for people with mental ill health. You will help shape the ongoing vision and goals of the Recovery College to ensure that future development of the service meets the needs of the people it supports. You will also participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work and ethos of Mind in Bexley.
Key Responsibilities
1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of a thriving, innovative and effective Recovery College.
2. As part of the Recovery College team, deliver both face to face and online courses, workshops and groups according to curriculum requirements.
3. As required, design, deliver and evaluate courses, workshops and groups ensuring co-production at each stage.
4. Ensure effective learning takes place by using evidence based interventions, appropriate teaching methods and learning processes.
5. Demonstrate effectiveness by achieving high levels of student retention, measuring impact, increased involvement of participants and positive individual progress.
6. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
7. Undertake client assessments and regularly review individual progress.
8. Support individuals in setting learning goals and participating in workshops, courses and groups to ensure positive learning outcomes.
9. Keep accurate and up to date records of client including attendance, assessments, progress and impact measures.
10. Signpost and refer clients to internal and external services when appropriate.
11. Ensure individual inclusion, accessibility and other needs are met.
12. Provide clients with information and advice on further learning and progression opportunities including volunteering and support into employment
13. Participate in external forums, workshops, meetings and events to promote the work of the Recovery College and Mind in Bexley.
14. Keep up to date on local resources, facilities, training and recovery services.
15. Work effectively with peer facilitators and volunteers.
16. Work in partnership with team members, colleagues, professionals and other services.
17. Participate in induction, training, supervision and continual professional development.
18. See advice and support from line manager when needed.
19. Identify, report and monitor any safeguarding concerns or risk in accordance with the latest local procedures.
20. Adhere to Mind in Bexley and East Kent policies and procedures including (but not limited to) Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Lone Working and Safeguarding.
This is not an exhaustive list, you will be required to undertake any other duties and tasks which may be reasonably required, as discussed with line manager.
Email CV and supporting statement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
28hrs/4 days a week - £39,000 pa pro rata (£48,750 full-time equivalent)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Location: Wimbledon London SW19 with occasional UK travel. The office is just a few minutes’ walk from Wimbledon mainline and underground stations. (Hybrid option up to 2 day p/w working from home).
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund has been helping doctors, medical students and their families through hardship for almost 190 years. We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser to take ownership of our growing mid-value donor programme and help shape the future of supporter engagement at the charity.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with committed supporters, develop innovative stewardship strategies and contribute to a fundraising programme that has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of doctors within the medical profession.
Joining a friendly and collaborative team, you'll enjoy a high degree of autonomy, excellent benefits including a 15% employer pension contribution, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for professional development.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced senior fundraiser to join our small and friendly fundraising and communications team. The Fundraising Manager is primarily responsible for developing, managing and growing the charity's mid-value donor programme. The role will steward and upgrade a defined portfolio of supporters, delivering excellent supporter experiences that increase donor retention, engagement and income. In addition, the post holder will support on individual giving, legacy fundraising and developing and stewarding a small portfolio of corporate partnerships.
Join a well-established, financially secure charity where people genuinely enjoy working together to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our friendly, collaborative culture, where everyone's contribution is valued and supported. As an organisation, we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow.
About RMBF
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) supports doctors, medical students, and their families, providing vital financial, practical, and emotional support when illness, disability, bereavement, or other life-changing circumstances create hardship. The RMBF helps hundreds of doctors each year, ensuring that those who have dedicated their lives to caring for others have somewhere to turn when they need help most.
For fundraisers, the RMBF is a fantastic cause to work for. We deliver tangible, life-changing assistance that enables beneficiaries to regain stability and, in many cases, return to medicine. We have a long history, a strong reputation, and deep roots within the medical community. We also have a loyal and engaged supporter base, with the majority of our donors coming from the profession.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Specification
Additional Information
Package
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and explain how you meet the personal specification outlined in the job description. Applications that do not include both documents may not be considered.
Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-round online interview, scheduled for Wednesday 8th July. Successful candidates will progress to an in-person second-stage interview.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and explain how you meet the personal specification outlined in the job description. Applications that do not include both documents may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us as our Digital Asset Coordinator and play a vital role in managing and shaping how The Salvation Army brand is represented across photography.
Within the role of Digital Asset Coordinator you will: Be an integral part of the Video Production Unit which is responsible for both imagery and video. With strong DAM expertise and experience you’ll bring the operational rigour needed to transform how we manage and maximise our assets.
In addition, you will;
The successful candidate will have:
The Video production Unit produces over 100 video and photography projects a year - your work will have great impact!
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, Driving Licence and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on the Government website.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working a minimum of 40% within our London Headquarters
Closing date: 30 June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.
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Job Title: Market Lead
Reporting To: Supply Manager
Salary Range: £30,000 – 32,000 (Dependent on experience)
Contract Type: 1 Year (With the possibility of extension)
Location: East London (New Spitalfields Market and our Poplar Depot)
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, 5am – 1.30pm, 5 out of 6 days Monday – Saturday.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Felix rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Our Mind Sets
SAFETY FIRST – ONE TEAM ONE MISSION – BUILD TRUST IN EVERY INTERACTION – GROWING TOGETHER
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
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
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are recruiting a Van Peer Coordinator to support our Hepatitis C peer project in the Oxford & Thames Valley area. This role involves driving a van across the region and working with people affected by substance use and hepatitis C.
Peers use their lived experience to raise awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and help people access testing and treatment.
About you
You will:
Be confident driving a van and travelling long distances
Have experience working with people affected by substance misuse
Have lived experience of hepatitis C, or experience supporting someone who has
Be reliable, compassionate, and well organised
Have good communication skills
Hold a clean driving licence (essential)
What you’ll do
Recruit and support volunteer peers
Work with NHS hepatitis C teams, drug and alcohol services, and homelessness services
Coordinate education sessions and community-based hepatitis C testing
Support people into hepatitis C treatment and ongoing care
This role requires regular travel across Oxford & Thames Valley.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is midnight, 7th June 2026.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity to join our staff team and assist in providing funding that helps transform lives.
The Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society – “The Shipwrecked Mariners” for short – was founded in 1839 and operates throughout the British Isles. Our primary purpose is to provide financial help to fishermen, merchant mariners and their dependants, both retired and of working age, who are in need. The Society has over 1,200 regular beneficiaries and receives over 600 applications for assistance each year.
To help us continue to provide a great service to mariners and their families, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in the role of Grants Officer.
Our grants provide practical support for individuals and families that are experiencing severe financial distress and help them stabilise their situation during times of crisis. All our grants are means tested and exclusively focussed on those on low incomes (with little or no savings). A significant number of our grants are provided to those in retirement, however we also support those who are unable to work because of accident, illness, disability, or for compassionate reasons, as well as those who struggling to find employment. Our grants are used to cover a wide range of needs but are primarily aimed at helping people maintain a reasonable and dignified standard of living. We also help those who are struggling with debts as well as providing immediate support to the dependants of seafarers who have died at sea or during accidents ashore.
We are offering this role on a full-time basis, with a minimum of 2 days per week (Tues and Weds) working from our Chichester office, but potential for home working at other times. Some travel will be required for the role, including occasional overnight stays.
To be our ideal candidate, you will be an experienced, self-starting administrator with excellent communication and IT skills and a great eye for detail. But, above all, you will have a clear understanding of and empathy for the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by those we are here to support. If you want to be part of a highly dedicated but relaxed and friendly team, who take great pride in supporting an often-neglected sector of UK Society, then we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this post, please click the ‘apply’ button below where you can send your CV and a supporting letter of no more than two pages of A4 (size 12 font).
Your supporting letter should be focused on:
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026. We will notify those shortlisted for an interview by end of business on Sunday 12th July 2026 and hold face to face interviews on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st July 2026. The preferred start date for this role is 24th August, but we’re happy to be flexible about this for the right candidate.
Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society strongly believes in building a diverse team which understands the issues facing its beneficiaries, including those which most affect the quality of life and aspirations of vulnerable individuals and their families.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 50% office attendance)
Summary Purpose - what you will be achieving:
The Policy Directorate brings together the Academy’s policy, analysis and external affairs functions to address major science and health policy issues in the UK and internationally. The Directorate works as a single, coordinated team, focusing resources on priority areas, applying strategic approaches, generating high‑quality evidence and insights, and engaging effectively with government, stakeholders and partners to inform decision‑making and influence policy.
You will work in the Academy’s new Analysis Function, which ensures that policy development, external engagement, and rapid response work are consistently underpinned by high‑quality analytical insight. Reporting to the Head of Policy Analysis, you will lead activities in a team that spans qualitative and quantitative methods, evidence synthesis, horizon scanning, policy modelling and evaluation.
You will work within the Policy Directorate (including the Policy Development and External Affairs functions) to improve the quality and impact of policy recommendations, and ensure decision-makers can rely on timely, trusted analysis.
About the role - what you will be doing:
1. Provide expert advice and guidance in support of policy analysis
2. Lead the Policy Directorate’s ‘rapid response’ function
3. Project manage analytical activities
4. Build analytical partnerships and external credibility
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
Competitive rewards
Work-life Balance
Wellbeing and Development
Additional Benefits
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 6 July 2026.
Interviews will likely be held w/c 20 July 2026.
We are seeking a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but ambitious High Value Partnerships Team – working with us to develop a growing portfolio of impactful corporate partnerships.
About Emmaus
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a movement of charities that empowers people to overcome homelessness. We provide a stable home and tailored, life-changing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By focusing on each person’s strengths, we help people rebuild their lives and work towards the future they want to create.
As part of a nationwide network of Emmaus charities, we provide skills, training and work experience to help people achieve their goals and regain independence.
Together, we are ending homelessness one person at a time.
About the role
At Emmaus UK, our partnerships are a key strategic focus and bring about real change – providing significant opportunities for the people we support. Our relationships with Corporate Partners are multi-faceted and go beyond the financial – leveraging the skills, experience and expertise of our partners to bring a wide range of benefits to both Emmaus UK and to our network of communities nationwide.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and develop our growing portfolio of corporate partners. By taking ownership of some of our smaller partners, as well as providing support on the delivery of our larger partnerships, you will ensure our partners at every level receive a consistently high standard of supporter care. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term success of our partnerships programme, and our ability to help more people in the years to come.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a proactive, relationship focused individual who can provide exceptional account management to a range of partners. You’ll have excellent communication skills and the ability to build engaging relationships, enthusiastically conveying Emmaus’ mission and impact in a range of settings.
You’ll have strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage competing priorities. You’ll be comfortable using a range of IT solutions to communicate effectively with partners and ensure solid records on our partnerships and income are maintained.
Most importantly, you’ll have a strong commitment to Emmaus’ mission to end homelessness, and feel excited about the prospect of working on multi-faceted partnerships that really make a difference. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
· Salary: £31,160 (pro rata)
· Working hours: Part Time, 26-30 Hours per week with flexible working patterns available
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us the Email address can be found in the Application Pack, by Monday 6th July 2026.
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in this pack when completing your application form. We know not everyone's experience looks the same, and we don't expect you to meet every point on our person specification. If this role excites you and you have most of what we're looking for, please do apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 16th July 2026.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email Julie Higgins the Email address can be found in the Application Pack.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination. We actively promote an inclusive culture and aim to create a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage is confirmed. This means shortlisting is based solely on the relevance and suitability of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes
Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedfordshire exists to change that.
Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedford and the surrounding area.
We are now looking for a Fundraiser to help secure and grow the income that makes this work possible.
About Friends for Life Bedfordshire
We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.
Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.
The Role
This is a pivotal role for the charity. It is key to the delivery of our business plan and growth aspirations.
You will take ownership of fundraising and income generation, ensuring we have the resources to sustain and grow our impact.
You will lead on grant fundraising whilst also developing community and individual giving, and delivering engaging fundraising events.
This is a hands-on role in a small organisation, so you will have real ownership and visibility. You will shape our fundraising strategy and directly influence how many residents we can reach.
This role is suited to someone who is both strategic and practical — someone who can develop the fundraising strategy and the plan to deliver this, but is equally comfortable writing applications, building relationships and making things happen.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Fundraising
Community & Individual Fundraising
Fundraising Events
Strategy, Compliance & Reporting
About You
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of fundraising and produce results in a small, resource-constrained environment.
You will likely bring:
What We Offer
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.
Selection will be via an interview.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.
Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
