Business development volunteer jobs

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This is a critical and influential role at Independent Age, reporting to the Head of Governance. The post holder will provide high-quality support across a broad and impactful portfolio, including risk management, procurement and contracts, governance, safeguarding and business continuity, helping to build a culture where accountability, learning and continuous improvement drive meaningful change. 

Working closely with senior leaders and the Board, you will play an important role in enabling effective and confident decision-making across every level of the charity. This is an opportunity to contribute across a wide range of areas and to see the direct impact of your work on how the organisation functions and delivers its mission. 

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for risk management, alongside a strong understanding of not-for-profit governance best practice. You will also bring experience in at least one of the following areas: procurement, contracts management, third party contract risk, business continuity planning, policy management or safeguarding.

You will be an excellent communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do approach. Above all, you will take pride in getting things done efficiently and to a high standard and be motivated by the opportunity to work for a values-led organisation making a meaningful difference to older people.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. 

If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the above criteria but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included. In line with this, our office has many inclusive features, and there is no dress code. 

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all, but if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. Those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This role supports Board and committee meetings which may be held online or in the office, meaning availability to support with this is required. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July, 23:59

1st Interview Dates: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July, online via Microsoft Teams 

2nd Interview Dates: Wednesday 29 July, in person at our London Office (Avonmore Road)

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? 

Then working at Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (pro-rata)

Location: Hammersmith Head Office

Hours: 21 hours (part time)

Contract: This is a maternity cover fixed term contract. We anticipate that you will start at the beginning of August to have a handover with the post holder and the initial contract is likely to finish in January 2027. However the post holder is planning to take another period of leave in March/April 2027 so we may require further and continued resources into that period of leave. This provides flexibility to extend the contract if that is suitable for all parties.

We recognise that many working women have commitments outside of work, so we’re open to discuss flexible working options and solutions that suit you and still suit the needs of the business. Please indicate in your supporting statement if you’d like to discuss flexible working options with the Hiring Manager, should they contact you regarding your application.

 

About us:

Advance Charity is a well-respected, award-winning, and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.

About the role:

As the Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator, you will support statutory and non-statutory funding across Advance’s services, with oversight by the Development Manager and support from the Bid Officer. You will also provide assistance to the Head of Fundraising.

The role will support a high standard of bids are created, showing strong attention to detail, an ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines. You will track prospective funding opportunities, submit successful proposals, maintain consistent, regular communication with external stakeholders, and provide administrative support to the department. Key to the success of the post will be the ability to research appropriate funding streams, contribute to bid application content, and keep clear, accurate records.

 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct prospect research to identify suitable statutory and grant funding opportunities related to Domestic Abuse, Violence Against Women and Girls, Young Women and Girls and Criminal Justice by keeping abreast of research, procurement portals, and sector developments

• Support the execution and delivery of proposals, including completing technical documents, due diligence, and social value matrices, ensuring that proposals meet agreed specifications and deadlines, as well as Advance’s quality standards

• Assist the respective managers to review bid application processes, identify gaps, and increase efficiencies

• Support colleagues to generate standardised, high quality funder reports and communications to funders

• Lead on communication with Advance’s partners and internal teams to keep abreast of developments throughout the bid process

• Oversee due diligence of funders and delivery partners

• Support the Fundraising and Development team to maintain regular communication with existing and potential funders

• Maintain Advance’s donor database

• Keep up-to-date, accurate records on the progress of funding prospects and proposals

• Take responsibility for reviewing and keep clear, accurate records of agreement documents and contracts, following the team’s processes for filing and version control

 

About You:

To be successful as the Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator you’ll need the below skills:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills and ability to plan, prioritise and workload to meet deadlines

• Excellent attention-to-detail and accuracy

• Good interpersonal skills and to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Be committed to Advance’s values and ethos, with a clear understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of statutory services.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 2nd July 2026 *Advance reserves the right to extend the advert and/or close the advertisement early, or on the appointment of a candidate

Interviews are taking place: Week commencing 6th July 2026 (this may be subject to change)

We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria (whereas men apply if they meet only 60% of the requirements). We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.

Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have additional needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

• Pension scheme

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to Yoga/Meditation and many more activities on our wellbeing online platform

• Employee eye-care scheme

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

• Organisation wide away days

• Thorough induction and training

• Career development pathways 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and believe the variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences it brings creates an effective environment in which talents can be fully utilised to achieve our goals.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share this commitment. We follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Project Officer Sefton School Streets

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Project Officer Sefton School Streets 

England North West

£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 188REC

Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sefton, Merseyside

Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2027

Disclosure: Enhanced DBS Scheme is required for this position as the post holder will be working with children in educational settings

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Active Journeys

As the Project Officer, you will help shape healthier, happier communities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling a natural choice for everyday journeys.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools and local communities across the North and Midlands, identifying ways to transform streets and public spaces into safer, more welcoming environments for active travel.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

•       Plan and deliver behaviour change projects and activities that promote walking, wheeling, and cycling within schools and local communities.
•       Build strong, effective relationships with local leaders, authorities, and other key stakeholders.
•    Supervise and mentor colleagues and volunteers involved in project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, young people, and local communities.

 

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience working with children and young people in both school and community settings. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing inequalities, along with knowledge of safety management and risk assessment procedures.

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

•        Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•        Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
•        Ability to manage your own workload effectively and independently
•        Proven ability to motivate, support, and mentor others
•        A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well as part of a team and build strong, meaningful relationships
•        The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

 

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees

• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 

• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

• Discount benefits 

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 28 June 2026
• Interviews will be held at the Manchester hub during 6 and 7 July. If you are unable to attend in-person, please contact us for alternative arrangements. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

 

Location: Hybrid (minimum of two days in the office (119 Britannia Walk, London N1 7JE))

Salary: 49k per annum

Role Status: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as received and the role may close early

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Membership Engagement Manager to join CIHT on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee membership operations and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure our members receive excellent service and meaningful opportunities to engage.

This is a high-impact role where you will make a tangible difference over the next 12 months—strengthening member engagement and retention while contributing directly to CIHT’s ongoing digital and CRM transformation programme.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading engagement and retention initiatives and campaigns
• Improving the member journey and experience
• Supporting a strong regional and volunteer network
• Using CRM and data insight to improve performance
• Using data and CRM insight to drive decisions and improve performance
• Contributing to our digital and CRM transformation work
• Managing and supporting a small, collaborative team

About you

• Experience in membership, engagement or relationship management
• Strong CRM and data capability
• Experience leading and supporting teams and working with stakeholders
• Collaborative, organised and focused on delivery

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel within the UK with occasional overnight stays and occasional work outside standard office hours

• Commitment to and support of equality, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to delivery of own area of work

• Commitment to the aims, values and charitable objectives of CIHT

A great opportunity to make a visible difference to member experience and engagement over the next 12 months.

Title: Corporate Fundraising Officer 

Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnership Manager

Location: Hybrid working, with a mix of home and minimum 1 day per week in West London office

Salary: £31,500 per annum
We aim to be transparent about remuneration at MHI. As a charitable organisation, salaries for this role are predetermined and not negotiable. Please consider the advertised salary before applying.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card.

Closing Date: 26th June 2026 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Click Here for the full Candidate Pack for this role.

Job Summary
Working closely with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role will support the delivery of high value corporate partnerships, including stewardship and engagement activities, as well as business development, identifying opportunities with aligned brands and up-coming charity of the year applications, to develop new corporate partnerships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with one day a week in the office in West London, and expectation to attend partner events where required. 

You will be a creative, organised and reliable individual, ideally with experience in a fundraising team, supporting corporate partnerships or community fundraising. An excellent communicator, able to manage your time effectively and build good working relationships, you will support the Income team to deliver and secure corporate partnerships, working with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities for engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with high value corporate partnerships, including the delivery of employee engagement activities and communications, fundraising events and challenges
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship and identifying and maximising opportunities for wider engagement
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to steward and engage partners and prospects, including thought leadership, communications, events, volunteering and fundraising activities
• Support with business development, utilising Salesforce, Pearlfinders and LinkedIn to identify and track opportunities
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager to create proposals, offers and presentations for new and existing partners
• Support with challenge events, including fostering corporate participant journeys, organising cheer points, being familiar with various fundraising platforms, coordinating event logistics, resources, and post-event wrap-up reports 
• Support with stewardship of a select few high-value donors and ambassadors throughout their fundraising challenges, helping to deliver an engaging, bespoke and positive supporter experience 
• Manage team administration, including merchandise orders
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships, keeping key contacts updated and ensuring partnership renewals
• Work with Commissioned Partnerships and Trust and Foundations colleagues to identify cross and upsell opportunities 
• Work with the  Marketing & Communications team to promote challenge events, secure spaces and identify opportunities for our corporate partners to get involved

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience developing and managing corporate partnership relationships.
• Proven ability to write compelling, creative, and tailored partnership proposals.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including delivering pitches to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
• Flexibility to support at challenge events, office fundraisers and awareness campaign activities.
• Ability to contribute and help develop creative ideas for challenge events and awareness activities.
• Ability to work proactively and manage multiple partnership opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using CRM or database systems to manage partnerships and supporter information.
• Experience supporting or managing challenge event participant journeys
• Experience reporting on partnership performance and impact.
• Ability to analyse partnership trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. 

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

Location: Weymouth National Boat Centre, Dorset, DT4 8TZ (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £13,914 per annum pro rata (£23,190 per annum full time equivalent)

Closing Date: 26 June 2026 

Are you an administrator looking for a new opportunity? 

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, while also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development.

Thousands of young people take part in Sea Cadets activity every week. We want to reach thousands more. We have a strong vision and are on the cusp of rolling out a new multi-year growth strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide for young people. We aim to equip them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are immensely proud of the breadth, quality and safety of activities we offer to young people.

We are currently looking for a Support Administrator to join our team.

About the role 

The Inshore Boating Support Administrator works on development and administration of processes and policies that support our on the water activities, assisting with routine correspondence on all matters relating to the Inshore Boating department.

Responsibilities 

• Answering and signposting enquiries received by email, post and phone.
• Updating and amending held records on all boats and equipment across the charity.
• Management and tracking of data to review and identify trends.
• Support the updating of personal records as required
• Supporting the Head / Assistant Head of Inshore Boating with the admin of the department.
• Support admin in the wider learning directorate.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office programmes, EXCEL and Office 365 tools, SharePoint and MS Teams
• Experience of Oracle based databases
• Working as part of a team; Demonstrating a flexible and innovative service
• Engaging, influencing and enthusing colleagues, volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing business-to-business relationships

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library

Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling

Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. 

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join the Legal Services Team at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey.

About A4ID

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to shape a just and sustainable future through the power of law. A4ID partners with world’s top legal professionals and development organisations to facilitate high-quality, free legal and technical support to advance the SDGs and improve the Rule of Law. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.

Purpose of the Role

The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.

A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the Pro Bono Services Lead (PBSL) with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.Key Responsibilities

Broker Service And Operational Responsibilities

The POLS is responsible for supporting PBLS and undertaking relevant responsibilities and duties, including:

• Sourcing, scoping and allocating pro bono legal projects between international development partners and legal partners efficiently and in required timescales.
• Quality assurance of projects and deliverables to ensure stakeholder needs are met. This includes establishing and delivering on internal reporting protocols, narrative reports, high-quality data gathering, and any other required external documentation.
• Managing feedback and progress reviews in relation to A4ID project stakeholders.
• Coordinating learning, thought leadership and training outputs and activities bilaterally between legal and development experts, including briefings, publications, training and learning events, particularly those with a legal focus.
• Working with the CSO Officer on direct outreach for building new partnerships with Development Organisations (NGOs and CSOs).
• Supporting PBSL in managing A4ID’s existing network of legal experts, and expanding the network by engaging with new legal experts.
• Assisting with trialing online pro bono platforms, such as Paladin and Justice Connect.
• Coordinating recruitment, line management and training of volunteers.
• Supporting PBSL with other internal processes to advance the mission of A4ID, as needed.

Marketing & Events

The POLS will support relevant marketing activities related to PBLS. This includes:

• Representing A4ID and increasing visibility of PBLS services at events related to legal pro bono at UK, regional and international levels.  
• Developing relevant external communications and material for social media and newsletters, particularly those with a legal focus.
• Drafting case studies and develop-related external communications (e.g. presentations, website articles and social media posts).

Fundraising and Income Generation

The PBLO will support relevant business development activities related to PBLS including:

• Draft and scope relevant applications and proposals (identified trusts, foundation or institutions).
• Support and provide input into income generation activities/proposal development for existing and new  pro bono products, services, and projects.
• Maintain and develop relationships with contributing legal partners, including participating in regular account management meetings to manage relationships.
• As needed, work across departments/teams support and contribute to overall fundraising and proposals, in line with the organisational strategy.
• Support assessments and mapping of potential funding sources, e.g. trusts, foundations or institutional funding.
• Conduct due diligence and onboarding of any potential new Legal Partners.
• Support and deliver other tasks as required by PBSL.

 Person Specification

• Law degree (in any jurisdiction).
• Four years of experience working in a legal setting, including law firms or legal charities.
• Strong experience of working independently and delivering tasks in a timely manner.
• Previous brokerage experience (ideally in a legal environment).
• Excellent outreach and engagement skills.
• Excellent relevant IT skills, such as a working knowledge of project management systems, CRMs and cloud-based systems (such as MS Office 365, Salesforce, Asana).
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders (such as clients, funders or service users) including at external events.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills, with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and take initiative and work independently.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, and good attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and within agreed frameworks.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to produce written material targeting different audiences
• Willingness to take on high level as well as everyday tasks and perform both with excellence.
• Understanding of  international development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 12 July 2026.

Join Isabel Hospice as one of our new Community Fundraisers and help inspire local people, schools, and community groups to raise vital funds for hospice care across eastern Hertfordshire.

About the role

As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in connecting our local communities with the work of Isabel Hospice, creating opportunities for people to get involved, give back, and fundraise in ways that are meaningful to them.

You’ll develop and deliver community fundraising plans, nurture long-term relationships, and support volunteers, schools, faith groups, and local small businesses to achieve their fundraising goals. You’ll also represent the hospice at events and speaking engagements, sharing the powerful impact of our care.

This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where no two days are the same, from supporting a local running club raising funds in memory of a loved one, to helping a school organise their first charity partnership.

About you

You’ll be confident, outgoing, and able to build rapport quickly with people from all walks of life. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and strong organisational skills, along with the drive to meet income targets while providing outstanding supporter care.

You’ll also have:

• Experience in community fundraising, volunteer management, or relationship-focused roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to plan and deliver fundraising activities effectively and safely
• An understanding of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice
• A positive, proactive approach, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• A driving licence and own car

What we offer

• A supportive, values-led team environment
• The chance to make a real impact in your local community
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps provide compassionate end-of-life care for local families

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus

If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website.

This is a defining moment for the National Forest. With a renewed Vision, our purpose is clear: to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now, we are ready to build on this success within the National Forest itself, enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join us to take forward this work on new national forests. This role is full-time, working 37 hours per week for a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2031, with the potential for extension depending on funding.

Our Commitment to You

- Salary of £43,500 - £48,575
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
- Staff bonuses
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on gym memberships

 Your Role in Growing Our Forest Story

As the New National Forests Project Manager, you’ll lead on effective project management of centralised activities for the three new national forests.

Specifically, you’ll manage the centralised reporting of progress, targets and budgets, liaising closely with the programme managers for each new national forest.

You’ll also provide technical support and advice on land use issues, including forest creation grants delivery, habitat management and land use planning, writing briefings and policy papers.

Additionally, you will:
- Liaise with external partners including government departments, statutory agencies, NGOs and wider partners
- Procure and contract manage consultancy works
- Support communications, advocacy and funding work for new national forests

What You’ll Bring

To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
- A relevant degree-level / professional qualification, or at least five years’ work-based experience in a similar role
- Proven experience of project managing partnership projects to deliver positive place-based or environmental outcomes
- Experience of building productive relationships at all levels with external delivery partners and funders
- Knowledge of land use and environmental policy and practice, including incentives and regulation

At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for a Learning and Organisational Development Coordinator to join our People team on a 6 month maternity cover.

You'll play a crucial role in supporting the administration and coordination of learning and organisational development initiatives within the Charity. Working closely with the Learning & Organisational Development team, this role ensures the smooth implementation of training programs, development initiatives, and cultural change projects across the organisation.

You'll provide efficient administrative support for learning and organisational development activities, managing the Learning Help inbox, promoting training courses/events internally, as well as developing, maintaining and supporting the LMS.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in providing administrative support in Human Resources or Learning and Development
• Administrative experience with a Learning Management System
• Strong organisational, multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficiency in in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, O365) and ability to learn new systems.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

About The Role

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our mass fundraising acquisition activity, responsible for shaping how new supporters are brought into the organisation and how we turn early engagement into long term relationships. You’ll lead across multiple channels including digital, TV, face to face and broader campaign activity, making sure everything is joined up, commercially strong, and working towards clear growth outcomes. The role is about creating clarity in complexity bringing structure, focus and consistency to how we attract and convert new supporters at scale.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You’ll define and drive acquisition strategy, making confident decisions on where to invest, what to prioritise, and how to improve performance across campaigns and channels. Working closely with colleagues across product, planning, digital, brand and fundraising, you’ll ensure activity is insight-led, consistent and commercially effective. Alongside this, you’ll lead and develop a team of acquisition managers and officers, creating structure, focus and the right environment for strong performance.

What we’re looking for from you

- Lead and shape multi-channel acquisition strategy across mass fundraising, driving growth and income
- Set clear direction on investment, priorities and performance across campaigns and channels
- Work closely with product, planning, digital, brand and fundraising teams to align activity and supporter journeys
- Lead, develop and support a team of acquisition managers and officers to deliver strong performance
- Use insight, data and commercial judgement to improve decision-making and campaign effectiveness
- Build strong stakeholder and agency relationships to deliver joined-up, high-impact work
- Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure value and impact

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.

If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Assistant Shop Manager

Reporting to: Shop Manager

£26,848 - £28,492

37.5 hours per week

Huyton, Liverpool

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our team to help manage one of our successful charity shops.

As an Assistant Shop Manager for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, you will work alongside the Shop Manager to deliver sales, Gift Aid and profit targets to generate income for our charity. You will support the Shop Manager by leading and developing a diverse shop team, including volunteers, always demonstrating our Charity Values of:

• Courage
• Together
• Passion
• Magic

The Assistant Shop Manager will be an integral part of the wider Charity team. 

You will play a vital role in supporting the Shop Manager to lead, motivate, and develop a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, fostering strong community engagement and maximising the shop’s impact. This includes encouraging and harnessing the gifts of time from volunteers, goods from donors, and income from customers. As a visible and active ambassador for Alder Hey Children’s Charity on the high street, you will ensure the shop reflects the Charity’s values and purpose in all that it does. You will also support and assist with van collections and deliveries, to ensure the smooth and efficient transport of donated goods, while representing the Charity with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Income generation

• Work with the Shop Manager to maximise sales and profits ensuring weekly targets are met.
• Support the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products.
• Support the team to maximise income via our online platforms.
• Support van deliveries and collections, including arranging schedules and assisting on the van when required to meet operational needs and support the team.
• Work with the wider Charity team to promote and support fundraising activities and events.
• Explore ways to maximise sales via events, donation drives, pop-up shops etc.
• Cash up the till at the end of shift and ensure banking documents are completed. Investigate any discrepancies and report them to the Manager.
• Support with ensuring the money is ready and accessible for cash collection.
• Open and close the shop at the appropriate times.

Volunteers

• Support and management of a team of volunteers.
• Proactively recruit, manage and retain a diverse team of volunteers, utilise their skill sets and motivate them to deliver great customer service and perform tasks in-line with charity standards.
• Maximise the shop’s opening hours and ensure the shop is open and managed by the shop team in the absence of the Shop Manager.
• Help to provide and support ongoing training and development for volunteers.
• Work and treat employees, volunteers and stakeholders in accordance with the Charity’s values.

Health & Safety (in conjunction with Shop Manager)

• Ensure the shop adheres to Retail Health and Safety regulations.
• Implement good Health and Safety practices to help protect employees, volunteers, and customers.
• Help to ensure employees and volunteers are trained in manual handling.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the shop and behind the scenes areas.

Stock Control (in conjunction with Shop Manager)

• Ensure continuous, sufficient levels of high-quality stock.
• Be responsible for deliveries and stock controls.
• Ensure stock is appropriate to the business and priced accordingly.
• Maintain a rigorous process of stock rotation, ensuring rotation within expiry dates.
• Ensure visual merchandising is a high priority, with products featured prominently in window displays.

Customer Service

• Be professional, patient and have a ‘people-first’ approach to customer services.
• Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and collaborative working.
• Set high standards of cleanliness, display and merchandising.
• Establish quality standards, consumer safety and ensuring continuity.
• Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the Charity’s values.

 

Other Duties

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.

Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Location: Hybrid / The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough OR Beatrice Wright Centre, Bielby, York
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a highly motivated, people-focused Service Designer to help us create, improve, and expand services that support people with hearing loss.

This is a really exciting time to join Hearing Dogs, as we are growing and evolving our services to reach more people in more ways, including expanding our in-person support, developing new digital offers, and testing innovative approaches to service delivery. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape services that address both the practical and emotional needs of people with hearing loss, including life-changing hearing dog partnerships, something no other charity provides. 

You will play a key role in evolving and developing services that truly meet people’s needs, working closely with people with lived experience, volunteers, and colleagues across the organisation. You’ll take ideas from concept through to real-world pilots, learning what works and helping to scale successful services.

You will contribute to the design, testing, and improvement of services, using a person-centred approach. This is a hands-on and collaborative role, combining practical delivery with insight-driven design. You will bring experience of service design or user-centred design and will deliver user-centred service designs that are accessible, effective, and grounded in real need.

We are looking for someone who is practical, collaborative, and motivated by improving people’s lives.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Payment
• Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
• Day off for your birthday
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Eye care
• Hearing tests
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
• Pet Dog Policy

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 21st July 2026.

Please note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

At Weston Hospicecare, we believe every partnership has the power to change lives. 

We’re looking for a confident, relationship‑driven Corporate Fundraiser to grow our work with the business community in our area — building meaningful partnerships that directly support people living with life‑limiting illness and their families. 

This is more than fundraising. It’s about connecting purpose with opportunity, bringing businesses closer to our mission, and creating partnerships that truly matter. 

About the Role 

You’ll work alongside our Partnerships Manager to develop and manage corporate relationships, from local SMEs to larger organisations across North Somerset and parts of Somerset. 

You’ll play a key role in growing our Business for Care Collective — bringing businesses together to support hospice care — while delivering excellent stewardship to our existing supporters. 

From networking events to partnership proposals, you’ll be a visible and passionate ambassador for the hospice in the local community. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Partnerships Manager in developing new corporate partnerships and income opportunities 

• Building strong, lasting relationships with local businesses 

• Supporting and growing our Business for Care Collective 

• Representing the hospice at networking events and in the community 

• Supporting corporate fundraising activities, events, and volunteering 

• Working collaboratively across our fundraising team to maximise impact. 

What We’re Looking For 

You’re someone who: 

• Thrives on building relationships and spotting opportunities 

• Has experience in fundraising, sales, or account management 

• Is confident communicating with a wide range of people 

• Is proactive, organised, and motivated to meet targets 

• Wants to use your skills to make a genuine difference 

You don’t need to come from a hospice or fundraising background — but you do need empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to our values. 

Ability to travel across our catchment area is essential for this role. 

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real impact by supporting a charity that helps local families. 

• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills. 

• A friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for fundraising. 

• Flexibility, including time off in lieu for evening and weekend work.