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We're Hiring: Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Wimbledon, South West London (Waterside Way Hub + with some remote working possible)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 according to experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with some flexibility and overtime)
About Dons Local Action Group (DLAG)
Born out of the COVID-19 crisis, DLAG is now one of London’s most dynamic community support networks. We’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers to deliver food parcels, household essentials, digital access, and more to thousands of people across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston.
We’re practical. We’re entrepreneurial. We’re local. And we get things done.
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and skilled Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to lead the delivery of our comms and fundraising strategies. You'll work alongside a passionate team of staff and volunteers to grow our impact and help drive support for DLAG’s life-changing work.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to play a vital role in strengthening local communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule and deliver marketing plans and social media campaigns
- Prepare and distribute fundraising and donor materials (e.g. newsletters, raffle collateral, digital campaigns)
- Administer JustGiving and Enthuse platforms for campaigns and events
- Coordinate the production of marketing assets with volunteer graphic designers
- Create monthly impact reports and manage marketing dashboards
- Oversee the CRM/database — adding donor, school and corporate contacts
- Support event planning and donor recognition activities
- Line-manage the Volunteer Fundraising Administrator and Newsletter Editor
- Report directly to the Director and work collaboratively with the volunteer marketing team
- Research areas of greatest need in our three boroughs to ensure we continue to reach out to these communities
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in charity communications, fundraising and admin
- Excellent writing and project coordination skills
- Confidence using fundraising platforms and CRM tools
- A self-starter with great time management and attention to detail
- Passionate about community impact and collaboration
“The Dons Local Action Group are nothing short of amazing – practical, entrepreneurial and inspirational. I love them.”
— Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Merton
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and a short cover note
Application deadline: Monday 18th August, 2025
Join us. Help us grow. Make a difference where it matters.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours Per Week: 37.5
We are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Bromley Mental Health Hub. This forms part of the transformation of mental health services in the London borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service brings together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.
The integrated team provides brief intervention support to people with mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.
We have an exciting maternity cover opportunity for a full time Senior Peer Support Coordinator to lead on the development and delivery of mental health peer support in the Bromley Mental Health Hub. You will lead the team, which includes peer support staff and volunteers, and take responsibility for design, coordination and day-to-day delivery of recovery orientated peer support to people with mental health problems on a group and one to one basis.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 17th August (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 27th August
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark




Post of Church Manager (part time)
Loughton Methodist Church (LMC) are seeking to appoint the key role of Church Manager from September 2025 (date to be confirmed)
The role will involve working with the Minister, other paid staff and volunteers to develop LMC’s vision of Sharing Life, Doing Mission and Building Community and to manage the church office and premises.
The manager will:
• Be involved in strategic planning as LMC develops its Life, Mission, Community objectives
• Manage and organise the day-to-day functional requirements of the church office and premises
• Provide a first contact service for community and church enquiries
• Manage and maintain the Church’s IT set up, information hub and communication to serve the Church and the community
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the person to be a Christian.
Salary: £17.71 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm (22.5hrs/week)
Closing date for applications is midnight 5 August 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13 August 2025
The recruitment information and application form are on the Church website
LMC’s vision consists of Sharing Life, Doing Mission and Building Community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about leading and shaping an advice service dedicated to supporting and empowering Disabled people? Do you want to use your expertise to grow a small team into a leading provider of high-quality, accessible advice?
This role would suit someone already working in an advice role seeking career development OR someone with experience managing advice services. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled people with lived experience, in line with our commitment as a Disabled people’s user-led organisation. We also encourage strong non-disabled allies who share our values and dedication to disability justice to apply.
You already believe in the Social Model of Disability and are keen to deepen your understanding. Together, we will grow in how we communicate, make decisions, and approach our work, championing a radically inclusive world where society removes barriers rather than disables people.
You will have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and recent experience of providing welfare benefits casework, with a willingness to undertake further training in housing and community care. We will consider applicants able to build their base welfare benefits knowledge through intensive training over a short period.
You will carry your own caseload while providing line management, mentoring, and support to one advisor. As the team grows, your caseload will reduce, allowing you to focus more on leadership, service development, and quality assurance.
A key part of the role is leading the organisation’s preparation for the Advice Quality Standard, including the recruitment, training, and support of volunteer advisors, as part of a collaborative team with the CEO and Operations Manager.
You will foster a positive and inclusive team environment where staff and volunteers feel valued and empowered to thrive. You will be proactive in developing the service, preparing information to support funding bids, and thinking creatively about how we meet the needs of Camden’s diverse Disabled community.
The role is advertised as hybrid as some in-person presence in the office will be essential at the Greenwood Centre in London NW5 1LB.
About Camden Disability Action (CDA)
At Camden Disability Action, we believe in a world where no one is disabled by society. As a Disabled people’s user-led organisation, our work is driven by the lived experience of Disabled people and grounded in the Social Model of Disability.
We don’t just support individuals to solve immediate problems; we proactively challenge the systems that create inequality and exclusion.
Our Advice Service is central to this mission. We see advice as more than form filling or casework. It is a powerful tool to support rights, autonomy, and independent living. Through advice, we help Disabled people navigate complex systems, claim their entitlements, and take action. We listen carefully to their experiences to reveal wider societal barriers. This insight helps us influence policy, push for change, and collaborate with partners to make services more inclusive.
We are a medium-sized and growing charity. Our Advice Service is small but ambitious. We currently have one full-time Advisor and deliver a specialist service for d/Deaf people in partnership with deafPLUS. The Advice Manager will lead the development of the service to better reflect and respond to Camden’s diverse disabled communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you make a difference to the lives of thousands of young people? Do you want to develop your career within a multi-award winning social enterprise?
WHAT WE DO
Our mission is to provide mental health support available to everyone, everywhere. Tellmi is a multi-award winning fully moderated, anonymous, mental health service predominantly for young people aged 11-25. The Tellmi app safely enables young people to talk about difficult things and encourages them to help themselves, by helping each other. Beneath an engaging anonymous peer to peer feed, Tellmi integrates the latest psychological research to promote the development of protective factors such as emotional resilience, empathy, social skills, stress management and coping techniques. Tellmi is commissioned by the NHS and Local Authorities across the UK and works closely with schools, CAMHS and VCSFEs.
The Tellmi app is free to download with premium features in commissioned areas. The app is available 365 days a year, 24/7 and our moderators, counsellors and therapists are available from 8:30am until 11pm everyday.
YOUR ROLE
Your role is to ensure the operation of the Tellmi Mental Health Service is safe and effective for all users. This role encompasses direct support for our users via the Tellmi app as well as behind the scenes management of operations. You will be one of the counsellors on call to respond to high risk posts during daytime working hours. You will manage the human element of our digital service including the users, moderators, counsellors, therapists and volunteers. You will take a keen interest in the wellbeing of our users and through curiosity and compassion ensure that they receive the best support that we can provide. You will succeed in this role if have experience of counselling, youth or social work and you are a good communicator who is able to win the trust of your team through compassionate accountability.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) you will take primary responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within Tellmi. You will act as a point of contact for staff and volunteers, providing advice and support on child welfare and protection matters relating to our users. You will manage safeguarding concerns, liaise with external agencies especially in commissioned areas and ensure the company’s safeguarding policies are up-to-date and effective. Although an important responsibility the DSL element is a relatively small part of the overall role.
You will report directly to the Co-CEOs. We are looking for someone who is highly proactive, totally reliable and is eager to take the initiative to help us continually improve the service. We will expect you to enjoy learning and actively pursue continual professional development to ensure that you are fully up to date with the latest policies, regulations and guidance related to your role. You will be expected to share in the on-call remote support of moderators, counsellors and therapists in the evenings and weekends.
This role offers considerable opportunity for career progression as the business grows.
YOUR SPECIFIC DUTIES
Moderation, counselling and supervision (15%)
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Responsible for responding to high risk users during the day including emergency third party disclosures if required.
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Providing occasional cover for moderation or counsellors at any point during the operational hours.
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On call for ad hoc support of counsellors and therapists during evenings and weekends (typically three to four times a week).
Management and oversight of moderators, counsellors, therapists and volunteers (25%)
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Organise and manage rotas for moderators/counsellors.
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Process and monitor referrals for Tellmi Therapy.
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Performance manage and oversee quality control of moderators, counsellors and therapists.
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Maintain and develop guidance, training, policies and operating procedures (SOPs).
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Be the first point of contact for moderators, counsellors and therapists to support with operational issues and queries.
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Facilitate peer supervision sessions for counsellors and therapists
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Manage recruitment of new moderators, counsellors and therapists including identifying workforce needs.
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Deliver moderation, counsellor and therapist training.
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Provide strategic oversight and operational support for the SuperPeer volunteer programme.
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Provide occasional support with training of the SuperPeer volunteers.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (10-15%)
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Maintain a level 3 safeguarding qualification and other relevant CPD for both children and adults
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Ensure that all staff and contracted staff maintain the safeguarding qualification appropriate to their role.
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Have primary responsibility for safeguarding for children and adults across the company (users and staff).
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Maintain and develop the Tellmi Safeguarding policy.
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Be on call for urgent safeguarding matters.
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Identify, monitor and create support plans for complex Tellmi users.
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Be the named Caldicot Guardian (training provided if needed).
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Write safeguarding and incident reports.
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Liaise with the Service Delivery Contract Leads to determine how to share safeguarding information in commissioned areas.
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Create NHS safeguarding assurance reports and attend relevant meetings in commissioned areas.
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Undertake the duties of Patient Safety Manager for NHS contracts including attending relevant meetings, maintaining patient safety procedures and reporting patient safety incidents.
App operations (40%)
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Monitor for issues arising on the app and report as appropriate.
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Make use of data generated by the app to monitor and report on the general performance of the Tellmi service.
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Contribute to the management of the Tellmi Directory.
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Use knowledge of user behaviour and app operations to contribute to the development of the app.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant.
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Collate user feedback.
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Manage user accounts and permissions on the Tellmi platform.
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Contribute to the maintenance and updates of company policies.
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Respond to email queries from users and others.
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Manage and setup of in app Notices to users including Tellmi Therapy invites.
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Maintain strong working relationships with Co-CEOs, and other senior staff in order to ensure transparency and rapid response to arising issues.
Contract Support (5%-10%)
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Ensure that the app configuration meets needs of new commissioned areas.
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Ensure that Tellmi meets the quality requirements for the LLR ICB by creating the LLR quality report, attending quarterly review meetings and progressing resulting actions.
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Oversee quality reporting in future commissioned areas as required.
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Provide updates and insights to feed into the quarterly reporting to commissioners.
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Use knowledge of user behaviour to contribute to development of outreach and engagement campaigns.
YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
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Someone who has experience of delivering and managing a support service.
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Relevant qualifications in psychology, counselling or related field such as social work or mental health practitioner
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At least four years experience managing people in a relevant field
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Curiosity in people, processes and systems
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Some safeguarding experience
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Clean enhanced DBS
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Trustworthy
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Attention to detail/accuracy
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Compansionate
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Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
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Use of standard IT tools such as word processing and spreadsheets.
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Proactive and diligent.
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Organised and self-motivated to manage your workload effectively.
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Able to work independently.
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Happy to have a varied set of responsibilities and tasks.
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A team player who is willing to be brave, to try and able to learn from failure.
Desirable
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Previous safeguarding lead
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Familiar with Google Workspace tools (docs, sheets, etc).
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Familiar with Solution Focused Therapy
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Interest in health technology
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Experience in or knowledge of NHS mental health services or social care.
WHAT WE OFFER
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A degree of flexibility over working hours.
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Direct impact on our mission to improve the health and happiness of young people.
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Work alongside a highly creative and ambitious team.
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Performance reviews and opportunities to develop oneself in a multitude of different areas.
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Training in offering peer support, safeguarding, moderation and the Tellmi counsellor approach.
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A rare chance to work in a tech focused social enterprise which would highly benefit anyone with ambitions to become more entrepreneurial.
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An opportunity to experience different aspects of the business.
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Insight into a mental health support tool.
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Skill development.
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Additional wellbeing days.
WORKING HOURS, LOCATION AND TRAVEL
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You will attend our London office near Waterloo, London at least twice a week.
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Internal meetings take place either at our office near Waterloo, London or Spitalfields, London.
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Expenses will be covered other than for commuting to and from our offices.
Tellmi is committed to the safeguarding of unborn babies, children, families and adults. We aim to both protect users from harm and ensure that their right to confidentiality is properly upheld, in keeping with the law and good practice guidance. This role will involve obtaining an enhanced DBS check.
Transforming mental health outcomes for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
King’s Global Health Partnerships works with health facilities, academic institutions and governments to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of care in five countries: Somaliland, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and The Gambia. We bring together health, academic and international development expertise from King’s College London, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and our international partners to:
- Educate, train and support healthcare workers
- Strengthen healthcare and training institutions
- Enhance national health policies and systems
We connect UK and African health professionals, providing training, mentoring and hands-on support; and undertake collaborative research to inform policy and practice. We also support our partners by providing access to funding, networks and development opportunities. Through these long-term partnerships and our global volunteering scheme we promote skills and knowledge exchange, and mutual learning that contribute to building a stronger health workforce and improved quality of healthcare both internationally and in the UK. KGHP is based within the School of Life Course & Population Sciences.
The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of five Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites experts across five departments: Women and Children’s Health, Nutritional Sciences, Population Health, Ophthalmology and Twins and Genetic Epidemiology, overall covering the complexities of life course health and disease from individual cells molecular genetics to whole population level. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature and hugely successful. 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King’s Guy’s, St Thomas’, Waterloo and Denmark Hill campuses, our academic programme of research, teaching and clinical practice is embedded across all SLCPS departments.
About the role
We are looking for an ambitious Programme Manager with extensive experience of new business development within the non-profit sector, strong knowledge of project management tools, a belief in collaborative working, and a positive and big-picture outlook. They will play a key role in the alignment and delivery of a portfolio of strategic projects relating to our cross-cutting programme of work to strengthen postgraduate education of health workers in our partner countries.
Working in partnership with Ministries of Health, healthcare institutions, leading medical and nursing schools and other stakeholders, the postholder will support the design and management of programmes, develop funding proposals in line with our strategy and the strategic objectives of our partners, and align our work on postgraduate education of health workers across all five countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape an innovative and impactful health systems strengthening programme, rooted in strong local partnerships. The postholder will report to the Health Systems Strengthening Lead.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- Degree in relevant subject (Global Health, International Development or aligned subject) and experience of working in a low- and middle-income country setting
- Extensive experience in managing multiple projects (including large and complex grants/contracts) throughout the full project cycle
- Financial management and budgeting experience for complex multi-year, multi-partner projects
- Experience of developing and reporting on MEL strategies for large and complex programmes, including developing indicators, theories of change, learning processes and undertaking analysis and evaluation of programmes
- Experience of coordinating and managing the development of successful funding proposals
- Experience of leading on the coordination of large programmes of work bringing multiple stakeholders, priorities, and workplans into alignment
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias
- Willingness to travel to all of our partner countries (Somaliland, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and DRC)
Desirable criteria
- Experience working collaboratively with partner organisations in low resource settings
- Masters degree in global health or international development or other subject relevant to the post
- Project management qualification
- Knowledge/expertise of global health, health systems strengthening, or health workforce
- French speaking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Bath and North East Somerset.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11301 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Bath and North East Somerset. However, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Salary: Circa £23,515 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week position
Contract: Permanent. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2027
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 17 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 21 August 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
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Drive the next chapter of the Surrey Hills Society - a thriving countryside charity in the Surrey Hills.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for nature, community engagement, and sustainable development? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a much-loved environmental charity?
The Surrey Hills Society is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team and volunteers, sustain and grow our vibrant membership, and develop long-term funding to support our work across one of England’s most treasured National Landscapes.
About Us
The Surrey Hills Society is a well-established independent charity with a 15-year track record of engaging communities in environmental, cultural, and educational activities. We run 40+ events each year and are closely partnered with the Surrey Hills National Landscape and other local organisations. Our reach and impact have grown significantly in recent years through funded projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Growing Together and the South East Surrey Care Farm Pilot, alongside a strong and active membership.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transition from a volunteer-led model to a more professional and sustainable structure—with the CEO at the helm.
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About the Role
As CEO, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Society, with a particular focus on:
• Fundraising & income generation – developing and securing grants, donations, and earned income
• Team leadership – line managing a small staff team and supporting a wide network of volunteers
• Stakeholder engagement – acting as the public face of the Society and deepening key partnerships
• Strategic planning – creating a 3-year vision and business plan for long-term sustainability
• Programme oversight – ensuring delivery of existing and new conservation and community projects
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About You
We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need:
• Proven fundraising experience (grants, trusts, individuals, corporates)
• Leadership skills with experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Confidence in managing budgets and business planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for the countryside, community engagement, and conservation
Experience with membership models, event programming, or working in a similar community/landscape context would be an advantage.
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What We Offer
• Flexible, home-based working (3 days/week)
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
• The chance to shape a unique, growing charity at a critical point in its evolution
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings.
Our services include Battersea Bites, Age Well and Core social activities and digital inclusion.
We work with people 50+ to:
• Encourage active and independent living
• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
• Engage members to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for this Role
Oversee the day-to-day running of our Battersea Bites Programme that includes a lunch club for people 50+ that runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and a healthy eating session on Mondays. This includes leading in the planning, shopping and preparation and provision of meals, the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen including overseeing a team of volunteers and ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning
• Plan and develop a monthly lunch service menu, a month in advance, using creative license to provide nutritious, varied, and satisfying meals that meet diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, vegetarian/vegan options) while strictly adhering to Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Develop ideas for Battersea Bites Healthy cook and eat/ other sessions with the Age Well Team.
• Handle purchases and expense tracking using the Soldo card, ensuring full compliance with the bank card usage policy, and submitting all receipts and records promptly and accurately for financial oversight and reporting, for which training can be provided.
• Create several themed menus throughout the year which will engage members. For example, a Summer Lunch, an Afternoon Tea, etc.
• Support the planning of the older people’s lunch club with older people themselves
• Support the Elders team to welcome and support new members to feel part of the programme.
Delivery
• Complete a weekly food shop either online (we currently use Asda delivery service) or locally, buying fresh ingredients weekly which fall within the financial budget.
• Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met
• Undertake stock control such as stock rotation, ensuring all food items are labelled with expiry dates and disposed of when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment is ready and set up for the lunch club service.
• Ensure the security of the kitchen and store cupboards to provide a safe working environment. (Our cupboards are locked.)
• To ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including the health and safety folder containing opening and closing checks. Training can be provided.
• Ensure your hygiene and cleanliness are of the highest standard, and those of anyone entering the kitchen, including volunteers, are suitably dressed and uphold the same standards
• Be part of and work closely with the Elders Team at KLS
• Support elders who attend the club so that the sessions are safe and enjoyable for them.
• Inform the Manager (or in their absence the Head of Service) of any concerning incidents, compliments, complaints or accidents (including safeguarding issues).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by quickly and calmly addressing kitchen challenges and ensuring smooth meal preparation under pressure.
• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of the programme under the guidance of the Managers of the 50+ programme
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.
• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively
• To actively assist in the continuation of our high food hygiene rating
• Have acquired or are willing to Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and appraisals, and staff meetings. The manager reviews progress, reflects on goals, and completes agreed actions and tasks within set deadlines to support ongoing development and programme success.
Coordination of Battersea Bites Volunteers
• Form and build positive working relationships with volunteers who work within Battersea Bites.
• Take responsibility for coordinating individual volunteers and respond effectively to their feedback, and report any concerns to the Core Manager.
Undertake Other Duties
• To comply with any reasonable request from KLS Management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Track record of catering and basic cooking
- Proven experience of working or volunteering with older and/or vulnerable people in community settings
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
- Full understanding of health & safety, including food hygiene (though training is also provided)
- Personal attributes to include being caring and compassionate / hard working / organised / creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
- Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience of overseeing volunteers
- Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth
Further Information
- Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
- You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Partnership Account Manager (Payroll Giving)
Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract with regular UK travel for partner meetings and events.
Salary: £50,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a proactive and relationships-driven Partnerships Account Manager for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, expand their portfolio and accelerate income from mission-aligned businesses.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will take a lead on nurturing existing partnerships and developing new ones, with a specific focus on increasing income through employee engagement and payroll giving schemes. It will also ensure that each partnership is maximised and aligned with Hearing Dogs’ mission and fundraising goals.
The post-holder will work closely with internal teams and corporate supporters to deliver engaging campaigns, employee fundraising, volunteering opportunities and impactful communications that help raise income and awareness for the charity.
It is a role that will require excellent stewardship, creativity and commercial awareness skills for mutual value – that means you will need strong relationship management and excellent communication skills. A background in corporate fundraising will be essential, alongside the ability to identify and maximise the potential of corporate support opportunities, including financial and in-kind support. You will also have experience of managing charity-of-the-year partnerships or working with employee fundraising programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a portfolio of meaningful, long-term corporate partnerships for an organisation that is changing lives every day, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 11th August, 9.00 am.
Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, or Newcastle.
We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected.
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.
Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate
Purpose of the Role: As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable income growth through high-impact, strategic and philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you will lead the stewardship and growth of existing strategic partnerships, including managing a select portfolio of funders. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying, cultivating and securing new funding opportunities to align with income targets and the charity’s strategy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, you will craft compelling cases for support – placing young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every proposal. In addition, you’ll help to build and nurture our supporter community through initiatives such as payroll giving, individual giving and corporate community fundraising.
We’re looking for a dynamic, determined and strategic thinker, who is passionate about building partnerships that make a big difference. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to forge meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Strategic fundraising leadership
- Stewardship of strategic partnerships
- Financial management: planning, tracking and reporting
- Building our supporter community
- Systems and processes
- Team development and collaboration
- Line Management (Matrix structure)
Please review the attached pdf for the full job description.
Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)
Fundraising experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation
- Demonstrable experience of stewarding high value partnerships with trusts and foundations and/or corporates
- Demonstrable experience of writing funding proposals/bids/grant applications and pitching for funding opportunities
Fundraising knowledge
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques such as prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships
- Understanding of good practice in fundraising, including data protection and donor stewardship
- Understanding of budget creation and income reporting
IT skills
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel functions
- Experience of using or understanding of using CRM software to effectively support fundraising e.g. Salesforce
Please review the attached pdf for the full person specification.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Monday 25th August:
- A cover letter (500 words maximum) outlining why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role, including specific examples from your experience and skills.
- A short statement answering the following question: “Tell us about a time you managed a project or developed a product or programme. How did you plan and deliver it, work with others and ensure a positive experience for users or customers? What challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?” (500 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people



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Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.
This is an exciting new role for an experienced mental health professional who has experience of providing support to and working with clients with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. You will provide Client Support for all services, including effective, in depth triage of clients, identification of client risk including escalation and support to clients. The successful candidate will provide support to all services, including building up and developing a bank of volunteers and (volunteer coordination) including general administrative support, as well as changes in service delivery.
Client Support duties include:
- Support client enquiries by using in depth mental health skills to triage effectively
- Ensure appropriate and timely responses and assistance to clients by drawing on mental health training and experience.
- To use social prescription methodology, mental health experience and mental health triaging experience to most effectively signpost and refer (internally or externally) clients, on the phone and possibly via walk in (should we move to that type of provision)
- To liaise, (on behalf of clients), with services and service managers where clients get in touch for enquiries, changes or updates.
- Contribute to the development of a safe welcoming environment
- Provide support for clients when they may be experiencing emotional distress.
Service support duties include:
- Working with the Therapy Services Co-ordinator to provide service support, liaising with relevant staff where there are changes to client appointments or staff rotas and keeping rotas up to date
- Utilising and updating the client database/s for client enquiries, client information and changes to services
- Working with service managers to ensure homogeny of client referral information and processes
- Supporting clients and services by keeping an up to date understanding and log of internal services
Volunteer Co-ordination duties include:
- Building up and developing a bank of volunteers for services in order to develop new service models to expand our capacity to reach more people
- Recruiting and inducting new volunteers and working with / liaising with service managers to ensure they are matched with the right opportunities
Please see the attached job description, which includes all duties and skills required.
This is a part-time position, 21 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Wednesday.
£27,000 FTE / Actual salary based on 21 hours per week £16,200 per year.
The role is based at Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD.
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Regional Manager (Membership Engagement)
London – we have a hybrid working model which requires a minimum of 6 days per month in the office.
£31,745 – £32,410 (Please note, for internal applicants the salary will be reflected by pay and reward policy)
Covering Wessex, Severn and Peninsula
Contract type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Full time (35 hours per week). Part time hours 28 hours per week will be considered.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our regional team as a Regional Manager for Peninsula, Severn and Wessex regions. This role is pivotal in driving membership engagement and ensuring the success of our initiatives within the regions you will cover. The successful candidate will be based in our London office, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid model, including a minimum of 6 days per month in the office, or attending meetings and events within the regions covered. This position offers the exciting opportunity to shape and influence regional strategies, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on the communities we serve.
As a regional manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies to increase membership, coordinating regional events and activities, and acting as a key liaison between the regional team and our members and fellows in your region. You will also be expected to provide regular reports on your progress and achievements, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our regional operations.
This role will involve travel across the UK to attend meetings and events both regionally and nationally.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about regional development and membership engagement. They should possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, as the role requires frequent interaction with members and fellows and internal and external stakeholders. The candidate should be proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. A commitment to making a positive impact within the regions and contributing to the overall goals of the RCP is crucial.
Experience working within a membership organisation or with regional engagement would be advantageous but not critical, provided the candidate displayed a keen interest in learning, and an understanding of how to develop networks and engage.
Familiarity with the Peninsula, Severn, and Wessex regions and their unique challenges and opportunities would be an advantage.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for regional development and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with a commitment to our core values – collaboration, learning and taking care.
Our benefits
Working at the RCP comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits we offer include:
- 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- flexible working hours
- employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and workstation assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- health cash plan
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
Closing date: 18 August 2025
Expected interview date: Thursday 11 September 2025
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
Job title: Communications and External Relations Manager
Department: Communications and Engagement
Responsible to: Senior Communications and External Relations Manager
Responsible for: Communication and External Relations Coordinator
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £46,800 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Communications and External Relations Manager?
Join our global movement as a Communications and External Relations Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of education and youth engagement worldwide. Working closely with the Senior Communications and External Relations Manager, you will lead and implement strategic communications, PR, external relations, and fundraising communications campaigns that support our mission and raise the profile of UWC International. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our global network of schools, colleges, and national committees to deliver impactful, purpose-driven communications.
Our Communications and Engagement team covers a wide range of activities, including digital and social media, publications, branding, events, alumni relations, global student recruitment, and fundraising communications. You will bring a creative, methodical, and collaborative approach to delivering campaigns and storytelling that inspire audiences and reflect our values. A key part of this role is supporting the Development Team in creating compelling content and campaigns to drive income generation—experience in fundraising communications would be a strong advantage.
We are looking for a communications all-rounder with proven experience in external relations, PR, or marketing—ideally in an international or nonprofit context. If you have a track record of delivering communications projects from concept to evaluation, enjoy working across diverse teams and platforms, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 11.59 AM (UK time) on Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Tuesday, 19 August & Wednesday, 20 August (remote)
- Second round interviews on Wednesday, 27 August & Thursday, 28 August (remote)
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
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About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.
You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting.
You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.
Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Management & Operations
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Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.
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Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.
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Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.
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Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.
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Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.
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Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.
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Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.
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Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
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Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.
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Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.
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Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.
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Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.
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Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.
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Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.
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Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.
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Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.
Business Administration
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Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.
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Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.
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Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.
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Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.
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Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.
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Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.
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Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.
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Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.
Fundraising & Donations
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Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.
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Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.
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Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.
Gift Aid
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Ownership of the Gift Aid process.
General
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Attend meetings and training courses as required.
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Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience:
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A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.
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Good general level of education.
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Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
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Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).
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Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.
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Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
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Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.
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Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.
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Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.
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Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
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Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.
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Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.
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Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
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A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.
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Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.
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Full valid UK driving licence.
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Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.
Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:
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Experience of management & leadership.
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Training, coaching & mentoring skills.
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Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.
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Experience of managing change in the workplace.
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Experience of managing small projects.
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Good basic knowledge of employment law.
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Knowledge of data protection requirements.
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Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.
We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.