Communications jobs

To coordinate and deliver fundraising activity and fulfilment for the charity. We fundraise to enable us to support more people across Doncaster, through our key themes of work, while also reacting to the local needs of our community. The position will work on events, regular giving and grant applications, amongst other business needs.

• Deliver and coordinate key fundraising events and activities.

• Work with our Marketing & Communications Officer to increase our supporter base, raise the profile of the charity and increase income generation opportunities.

• Develop partner relationships with corporate and funding partners, maximising the opportunities and building sustainable working.

• To work on grant funding opportunities for delivery, resource and equipment through bid writing or grant application.

• Work with our Marketing & Communications officer to develop case studies and reports for funders, partners and fundraisers.

• Ensure all fundraising is carried out in accordance with Charity Law and our own internal policies and procedures.

• To keep and develop accurate mailing/donor lists in line with GDPR regulations.

• To coordinate and deliver event budgets.

• To ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitably qualified, DBS checked and adhere to health and safety and safeguarding issues in line with the wider policy and procedures.

• To fulfil all other partner safeguarding requirements and ensure that all necessary measures and processes are in place.

• Deal with enquiries and general day-to-day liaison with customers, colleagues and partners.

• Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails.

• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Active participation on continuing professional development and the appraisal process.

• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

• To maintain the quality-of-service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.

• Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, always acting in a professional manner.

• To be aware and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

• To carry out responsibilities with due regard to Equal Opportunities.

• To cover as and when required at other departments within the Club Doncaster Group.

• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive. 

Foundation office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm. There is an expectation to work some weekends & unsocial hours as deemed necessary, especially during event delivery times. 

Working Hours - 37 ½ hours per week 

The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Club Doncaster Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and vulnerable adults may be subject to an enhance DBS Check and clearance through The FA DBS system is required. As such this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions. 

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and love delivering excellent customer service? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy working with systems and processes? Are you looking for flexibility in your work life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At the League Against Cruel Sports, we’re working towards a kinder society where animals are no longer persecuted in the name of ‘sport’. We’re looking for two Supporter Services Assistants to join our friendly and committed Fundraising team.

This is a vital role that supports our incredible supporters — whether they’re making a donation, updating their details or asking about our campaigns. You'll be the first point of contact for many of them, helping to deliver a warm, professional and efficient experience by phone, email and post.

You'll also support the team with accurate data entry, payment processing and the day-to-day running of our supporter database, helping to ensure every gift and action is recorded and acknowledged appropriately.

Our motto is “dialogue, not monologue” — we value every conversation with our supporters, and you'll be instrumental in making sure they feel heard, appreciated and part of our movement.

Key responsibilities:

· Responding to supporter enquiries by phone, email and post

· Processing donations and setting up direct debits

· Maintaining and updating supporter records using our CRM system

· Sending thank you letters and supporter communications

· Supporting data imports, exports and database hygiene

· Handling supporter complaints with care and professionalism

What we’re looking for:

· Experience in customer or supporter care

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office

· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

· Empathy for supporters and a commitment to our cause

· A calm, friendly and solutions-focused approach

Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems is helpful, but not essential – we’ll provide full training.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a values-driven charity with a long and proud history of campaigning, protecting wildlife and exposing cruelty.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with 28 days of annual leave pro rata (in addition to the public holidays and rising with service) and flexible working arrangements.

Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.

Most importantly, working at the League gives you the opportunity to make a real difference for animals. 

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Part-time (20 hours per week – flexible options available)
Hybrid – 1 day per week in Godalming, Surrey

Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill these positions quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV, a covering letter and your preferred days to work the 20 hours. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.

Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious team to manage our flagship family accommodation service.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of our family accommodation service, including the management of the housekeeping team, and you will ensure that all families receive a warm welcome, and experience first-rate accommodation during their stay.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills are key attributes for this role. You will engage with hospital staff, and the families in their care, on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of The Grand Appeal. 

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting individuals and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate considered, balanced and reasoned judgement; and be able to navigate and address complex issues with sensitivity and delicacy.  The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. 

Applicants will be expected to bring energy, enthusiasm and positivity to all elements of the role, using initiative and self-motivation to drive success. The role is based across multiple sites adjacent to Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital which the applicant will be required to attend daily. 

The role will involve close collaboration with wider Grand Appeal team members to engage and actively encourage families to support the charity.  The successful applicant will also play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality comms and marketing across all the sites on which accommodation is provided, by working closely with colleagues across the wider charity.

The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding workplace for its approx. 40 staff. We have a strong team culture in which all staff are expected to play an important part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  

We offer:    

· Competitive salary

·      Generous holiday allowance

· Healthcare plan (after probation) 

· Pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice) 

If this sounds like the right workplace for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.  

Key responsibilities:

· To lead and manage the daily operation of the Grand Appeal’s family accommodation service

· To provide a warm, supportive welcome to families staying in our accommodation

· To liaise with staff in hospital wards to allocate accommodation

· To build strong relationships with all families and guests, engage with them to encourage fundraising and support

· To manage the Standard Operating Procedures for all accommodation premises, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for all guests and visitors

· To manage the housekeeping provision, ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is delivered across all accommodation sites

· To deliver strong budget and stock management and effective procurement practices

· To ensure required training, development and recruitment checks are completed for all housekeeping staff

· To consistently exhibit the values of the Grand Appeal and managerial behaviours

· To demonstrate effective team working skills across all aspects of the role

Key tasks:

Providing a high-quality accommodation experience

· Deliver high-quality accommodation service on a daily basis

· Build and maintain relationships with key staff at each hospital to ensure open communication and alignment to deliver a compliant, safe and high-quality accommodation service

· Undertake daily liaison with key ward/hospital staff to agree allocation of available accommodation

· Work closely with the hospital staff to manage any concerns arising

· Ensure accommodation is allocated in line with the Grand Appeal strategy, policies and procedures

· Provide a warm welcome and induction for guests on arrival and provide ongoing support during their stay

· Regularly review all guest materials to ensure impact and accuracy

· Develop strong relationships with guests during their stay and provide engaging information about the charity and encourage future fundraising and support

· Design and deliver a programme of regular touchpoints with guests, for example weekly coffee mornings

· Ensure guest data is accurately recorded and processed in line with GDPR requirements

· Develop and deliver a process for getting feedback on the accommodation service

 Operational management

· Work closely to support the wider Operations and Services Team

· Manage the daily allocation of work for housekeeping staff and regularly check standards

· Maintain good stock levels for cleaning materials, bedding, appliances etc., to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation

· Manage the annual accommodation budget and ensure effective procurement practices are in place and implemented

· Manage, review and suggest improvements to the Grand Appeal’s standard operating procedures for family accommodation

· On an interim basis, work with the wider team to provide whatever support is required for the servicing, maintenance and testing requirements for the accommodation e.g. fire checks and alarm servicing

Income generation and team working

· Work collaboratively to ensure all touch points for income generation are presented

· Encourage donations and fundraising from guests and provide relevant information on ways they can support the charity

· Make introductions to the wider fundraising team

· Support Grand Appeal events including representing the charity at events as required

· Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the charity, to support media requests and donor visits

· Support the marketing and communications team to help identify suitable guests to be involved in future media requests and/or case studies

Other tasks

· Keep abreast of governance requirements pursuant to all charity activity, including but not limited to the Charities Act, Fundraising            Regulator, Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and General Data Protection Regulation.

· Carry out other tasks and duties as required, to support colleagues across the organisation.

 This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the charity. All job descriptions are non-contractual and give a sense of the broad scope of the role and so include a level of flexibility. While they list some key tasks there will also always be tasks that arise, and which can be reasonably expected of the role.

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Administration officer
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes – We offer hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract until end March 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the role

In this role you will support the Travel with Confidence team and campaigns team, playing a key role in assisting with the day-to-day delivery of the Travel with Confidence project, funded by Motability.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Travel with Confidence team to plan, prioritise and implement tasks and duties.
• Play a key part in the impact and feedback process, including sending survey links, sending reminder emails and collating this data.
• Supporting the team to ensure that our CRM database is accurate and kept up to date.
• Assisting with the effective running of centralised email inboxes and to be a key point of contact for this project.
• Proactively diarise, book rooms and support preparation for internal and external meetings as necessary, take notes and create agendas.
• Share referrals requiring assessments with the therapists and clinical team.
• Proactively support scheduling community support group event presentations.
• Work with our academy and impact manager to analyse data and feedback to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Travel with Confidence section of the website post launch and overall project. 

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 28 July 2025, 9am

Interview dates: 30 and 31 July 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: July 31st 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.  

About the role

At Compassion UK, we believe in the God-given potential of every child. As our new Social Media Officer, you’ll play a vital role in sharing powerful stories that inspire action and deepen connection with our mission to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
 

You’ll be part of a vibrant, faith-driven team that values collaboration, creativity and purpose. From crafting compelling content to capturing real-time moments at events, your work will help bring our message to life across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. 

Whether it’s amplifying the voices of our ambassadors, engaging with supporters, or responding to global moments with care and clarity, your voice will help shape how we show up in the world.

As our Social Media Officer, your work will be dynamic, creative and deeply meaningful. Here’s how you’ll make a difference:

• Champion our mission through digital storytelling: You’ll craft and share compelling content that brings Compassion’s mission to life, whether it’s a powerful testimony, a behind-the-scenes moment, or a real-time update from an event.
• Lead our social media presence with purpose: From Facebook to TikTok, you’ll manage and grow our platforms creatively and carefully, ensuring every post reflects our values and connects with hearts.
• Shape strategy and spark engagement: You’ll help shape our social media strategy, aligning it with our wider goals. You’ll also monitor performance, share insights, and adapt content to keep it fresh, relevant and impactful.
• Create content that moves people: You’ll produce short-form videos, graphics, and written posts that inspire action and deepen connection. You’ll also capture and edit real-time content at events and key moments.
• Collaborate across teams and with influencers: You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to amplify our message, support campaigns, and explore new ways to engage audiences.
• Respond with wisdom and grace: In moments of crisis or opportunity, you’ll help shape our voice by responding with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

What You’ll Bring:

✔A foundation of experience. You have at least two years of experience managing social media content and channels in a professional setting, ideally within a charity or organisational context.

✔A gift for communication. You write and speak with clarity, warmth and purpose. You know how to adapt your tone to different audiences and create content that connects deeply.

✔Creative storytelling skills. You’re confident in capturing and editing short-form videos, photos and graphics that bring stories to life and reflect the heart of our mission.

✔Confidence with creative tools. You’re familiar with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or Premiere Pro and can use them to create engaging, on-brand content.

✔Strong organisational ability. You can manage multiple projects with care and attention and are comfortable working with agencies or freelancers to bring ideas to life.

✔A heart for learning and growth. You’re curious about how social media is evolving and enjoy exploring new ways to share stories and engage supporters.

✔Attention to detail and admin skills. You’re confident using Microsoft Office, managing budgets and reporting on performance with accuracy and insight.

✔A collaborative spirit. You enjoy working with others, bring a positive attitude to your team, and are ready to take initiative when needed.

✔Personally committed to the Christian faith. There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work.  You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Location, hours and benefits

• Hours:  35 Hours per week (Full-time)
• ​Apply by 10 August 2025
• This role is based at Compassion House in Fleet, Hampshire. 

*We offer hybrid working as a benefit. You will be expected to work a minimum of 40% of your hours from the office, which equates to at least two days per week. Please note that the office is closed on Fridays. 
 

We believe that in-person collaboration is valuable, especially for capturing content, building relationships and supporting creative work. While we currently offer hybrid flexibility, we reserve the right to review and adjust these arrangements in the future.
 

​Please submit your application as early as possible, as Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.

All interviews are expected to conclude the week commencing 18 August.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Assessment Tasks
As part of our recruitment process, assessment tasks are required. Should you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we will ask you to complete a task for the panel to assess.

Job title: Community Nurse, Band 6
Location: Christopher's, Artington near Guildford and community based
Salary: £40,355.30-£46,089.41 plus geographical allowance (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Closing date: Tuesday, 1st August 2025 (23:55 pm)

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric nurse to join our hospice community team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

 Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

 At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

About the role

You will join our team of experienced nurses, delivering care to children and young people with complex and palliative care needs at home, in hospital or at our Guildford based hospice, Christopher’s.

You’ll work alongside other professionals delivering care within the community, helping to shape and build our 24/7 community service and being supported to work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive team.

 About you

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have at least 2 years’ experience of children’s nursing.

There will be lots of opportunity for networking and you will share your knowledge and skills, as well as learn from other healthcare professionals.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

The post will be based at Christopher’s near Guildford but the successful candidate will also need to travel to hospitals covered by Shooting Star Children's Hospices as well as home visits throughout Surrey and West London, therefore car owner and driver is essential.

Please note that appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

 What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

An enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Fresh Futures is happy to announce a vacancy with an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a pipeline of existing and prospective corporate supporters, with an aim to shape meaningful collaborations that make a real difference.

Established over 50 years ago, Fresh Futures is a regional charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people and their families. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

Hours of Work: This role is offered at 30 hours per week. However, we are open to discussing slightly reduced hours, flexible working patterns, or a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). If you are interested in alternative working arrangements, please outline your ideal working pattern in your covering email when submitting your application

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,249.40 FTE (will be pro rata when hours confirmed)
Base: Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 5:00pm

Interview Date: Thursday 31st July 2025

Purpose of the job

Why the job exists and overall responsibility

• Income generation through a diverse range of sources including but not limited to corporate and community fundraising and grants and trust applications
• Delivery of marketing and communications across the charity
• Line management of an officer with responsibility for fundraising and communication activities
• Budget management for projects and campaigns
• Internal and external event delivery
• Management and project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
• Involvement in volunteering activities
• Contribute to delivery and development of the Fundraising and Engagement Strategy

Main Activities

Income Generation:

• Build multi-year corporate relationships that generate income and gifts in-kind by creating and maintaining an active pipeline
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for new partnerships and funding streams
• Manage a portfolio of partners and fundraisers, ensuring effective communication and stewardship
• Prepare and submit funding applications and reports in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery and reporting
• Ensure the CRM system is updated regularly to reflect activities and report to KPIs set by the Head of Income and Engagement

Marketing and Communications:

• Contribute to the creation and delivery of key marketing materials across multiple channels and audiences
• Maintain accurate records of activity and performance, generating regular performance reports
• Work collaboratively cross team to ensure delivery of all elements relating to projects and campaigns across the charity
• Develop audience approach content for social media and disseminate in a timely manner, supporting all teams marketing needs
• Responsibility for development and updates to websites across Fresh Futures
• Explore new marketing channels and build external marketing partnerships offering in-kind support
• Write press releases and deliver media interviews representing the charity, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement

Line Management:

• Manage an officer working within the income and engagement team to effectively deliver all aspects of their role
• Work closely with Managers to ensure they are receiving the support they need from the Income and Engagement team
• Plan team delivery alongside the other Income and Engagement Manager to manage work allocation and delivery effectively within the team

Budgets:

• Assist the Head of Income and Engagement with the preparation of budgets
• Responsible for the management of specific project or campaign budgets,
• ensuring costs are always monitored and income targets are met (where appropriate)

Internal and external event delivery:

• Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
• liaison with suppliers, and attendees
• Build partnerships and attend external events to represent Fresh Futures and raise awareness of the charity
• Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including liaison with suppliers, speakers and attendees
• Oversee event budgets as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement

Volunteer delivery:

• Design and deliver presentations to third-sector organisations, businesses, and universities to showcase and promote Fresh Futures
• Work with the leadership team in supporting Fresh Futures’ vision for the future and create appropriate volunteering opportunities to support the vision and strategy moving forward

Discrete project and campaign delivery:

• Manage key fundraising projects or campaigns in a timely manner
• Oversee budgets and meet income targets, where appropriate
• Manage junior staff members or temp workers to deliver projects or campaigns effectively and within the designated timescale
• Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns or projects using appropriate project management tools, including but not limited to the CRM system

Strategy:

• Support the Head of Income and Engagement and the SLT in developing the
• strategic direction for the Income and Engagement team
• Work within the team to delivery the Income and Engagement Strategy
• Manage junior members of the team to deliver key aspects of the strategy as identified to sit within their remit

Knowledge, training and experience required

• Experience working within the voluntary sector generating income and running fundraising campaigns
• Experience of Canva, CRM systems, social media scheduling platforms useful
• Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
• Experience working with a range of external partners including from the commercial sector

Key personal characteristics

• Flexible and reliable
• Team player
• Target driven
• Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently

As an Executive Assistant (EA) based in the Headquarters of Care after Combat, your role will be busy and dynamic and will include working with the whole team and across all aspects of Care after Combat’s business. You will work to the CEO but will also support the Management Team (Deputy CEO/Operations Lead, Deputy Operations Lead). You will be the focal point for HR, Policy & Plans, and Communications. You will be the Office Manager at the Headquarters. You will also be allocated Change Management tasks as required and will be involved in overseeing the arrangement and execution of charitable Fundraising Events.

You will be supported in your role by the CEO (your Line Manager), the Management Team, Finance Manager, Senior Administrative Officer, the Administrative Assistant, and the wider Care after Combat Team.

You will be enthusiastic, enjoy working on a variety of tasks, and motivated to deliver tangible outcomes. You’ll be a good team-player who is conscientious, well organised, and has excellent written and communication skills.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Executive Administration, HR, Policy & Plans, Communications, Change Management & Office Management

Location: Newark-on-Trent

Closing Date: 3rd August 2025

Duties can include but will not be limited to:

• Executive support to Trustees of Care after Combat, providing secretarial function to board meetings and tasks associated with governance of the charity.
• Close working with the CEO and Management Team, providing executive administration support as required
• Confidently and competently liaise with partners and other organisations at a high level, on behalf of the Trustees, CEO and Management Team
• Produce high quality staff work and briefing packs to support both internal and external business at Trustee, CEO and Management Team level
• Provide a secretarial function to Management Team meetings and other meetings as required
• Be the HR focal point for all staff, maintaining confidential electronic HR records within an approved repository, including (but not limited to):

-Ensuring that the appropriate recruitment & employment documents are generated and logged as required and reviewed when necessary

-Liaising with the Finance Manager as required regarding pay

-Co-ordinating Supervision activity and associated records when due

-Collating and co-ordinating leave records

-Overseeing DBS administration – manage applications, ID verification and submissions, collate, check, and file certificates

• Generate and maintain an up-to-date suite of Policies and Plans that are required to be in place, ensuring that staff are aware of, and positively acknowledge, all policies and changes to policies
• Be the custodian of the Business Continuity Plan
• Be the owner of the Communications Plan
• Be the primary conduit for the posting of Website and Social Media content
• Maintain oversight of emails received via the official Care after Combat ‘enquiries’ email address.
• Co-ordinate the Official Helpline out-of-hours coverage rota
• Manage all aspects of the HQ office including liaising with landlords and / or support contractors, as required, to rectify any infrastructure or equipment issues
• Ensuring that, between EA, SAO and AA, there is always an office presence during working hours, excluding main holiday periods
• Change Management tasks as required
• Overseeing the arrangement and execution of Care after Combat fundraising events.
• Represent Care after Combat as required and always work in line with the identified aims, values and plans of the charity
• Additionally, for Business Continuity purposes, the EA will occasionally cross-cover the SAO duties
• Other duties that are relevant to the EA role may be assigned by the CEO.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Employment rights to live and work in the UK.·
• Have a full driving license

Experience/ Knowledge:

Essential

• Previous office, administrative and organisational experience, preferably at an Executive level.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and grades.
• Excellent analysis, analytical and innovative technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of preparing high quality reports.
• An understanding of working with clients involved in the Justice System

Desirable

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or similar within a charity.

Skills:

Essential

• Efficient typist with excellent IT skills including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Experience of, or relevant skills to evidence confidence in, managing Executive function and administrative tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to network and communicate effectively with relevant outside agencies.
• Able to accept responsibility and to respond confidently and calmly when managing a very demanding workload.
• Able to work on own initiative, self-motivate and progress own work to deadlines once guidelines have been set.

Desirable

• Previous use of Canva and Salesforce.
• Knowledge of Charity Commission and Companies House regulations and guidelines.

Values:

• Approachable, cooperative, and respectful of others.
• Dynamic and pro-active with a strong commitment to team working.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and application of independent thinking.
• Trustworthy, honest, ability to work automatously, take responsibility and demonstrates integrity.
• Ensure that the level of service provided is to the highest quality standards.

Working Conditions

Care after Combat takes the safety of its staff and volunteers seriously. A lone-working policy is in place to cover office staff.

This role will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check.

Hours: 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday.

Advert closes: 3rd August 2025

No contact from external recruitment agencies please.

We reserve the right to close this job posting early if the required number of applications has been reached.

Are you a highly organised, reliable, and calm administrator?
We are looking for a full time 35hrs per week, proactive Team Administrator to play a key role in keeping Lupus UK running smoothly by providing vital support across all teams and functions. If you are someone who can confidently manage multiple tasks and priorities, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, this role could be perfect for you.

About the role: 

You will provide high quality administrative support across all departments to help ensure the smooth day to day running of our office and operations. This includes being the first point of contact for incoming telephone calls, organising meetings, supporting with event logistics, and maintaining effective internal processes. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

This is a hybrid role, you will be based at our Romford head office three days a week, with two days working remotely.

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in an administrative or office support role is essential.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

· Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

· Confident coordinating meetings and events, including logistics like booking venues and managing communications.

· Experience supporting senior leadership with diary and meeting coordination.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Application Instructions
Please submit a CV (no more than three pages of A4) and covering letter with personal statement (no more than two pages of A4).

Your covering letter should explain why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification, with examples where possible (unless clearly shown in your CV)

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to our Romford office for a second-stage informal meeting with SLT and meet staff.

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.c

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You will work with the Head of Programmes, our Commissioners, community leaders, delivery partner organisations and wider stakeholders to ensure that the Welcome to All programme delivers our strategic goals and that we are collaborating effectively with statutory and community based partners, including the wider VCFSE sector.

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