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Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organisation, supporting life-changing surgery and comprehensive cleft care for children and adults globally. Through its unique local model, Smile Train has supported more than 2 million surgeries and works with medical partners across 75+ countries to deliver sustainable, high-quality care.
The UK plays a vital role within this global organisation, contributing significant income, insight and strategic input. The programme is performing strongly, with income expected to reach c.£14–15m this year, underpinned by a successful individual giving and legacy programme.
Smile Train is now entering its next phase of growth in the UK, with a clear opportunity to build and strengthen high-value income, particularly across major donors and mid-value giving.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will support the development of this high-value programme, taking ownership of a growing portfolio of donors and prospects while playing a key role in shaping a programme that is still at a relatively early stage of maturity in the UK.
Reporting to the Director of UK Fundraising, you will manage a portfolio of c.120–150 donors and prospects, primarily across mid-level giving, with the opportunity to deepen relationships and grow supporters into higher-value philanthropy over time. You will take a hands-on, relationship-led approach to fundraising, building meaningful engagement and delivering long-term income growth.
This role offers genuine scope to help build and evolve Smile Train’s high-value fundraising approach in the UK. You will contribute to developing ways of working, testing engagement strategies and helping to shape the case for support, working closely with colleagues in the UK and globally.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of c.120–150 donors and prospects, primarily at mid-value level, with potential to grow into major giving
- Build strong, long-term relationships with supporters through tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
- Identify and engage new prospects, developing a sustainable pipeline of future high-value donors
- Develop and deliver individual engagement plans to retain and upgrade donors over time
- Prepare high-quality proposals, reports and communications to support donor engagement
- Support the development of Smile Train’s high-value case for support and fundraising approach in the UK
- Work closely with the Director of UK Fundraising and global colleagues to align activity and maximise opportunities
- Contribute to events, donor visits and wider engagement activity
- Maintain accurate records and support effective pipeline and performance management
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience of relationship fundraising, with exposure to major donors, mid-value giving and/or trusts & foundations
- A track record of building and developing donor relationships, with the ability to grow income over time
- Confidence in managing a portfolio and delivering personalised donor engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling proposals
- A proactive, organised and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a developing or growing high-value fundraising programme
- Exposure to international development, global health or a similarly mission-led environment
- Experience working within a global or matrix organisation
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Up to 7 days paid sick leave per year
- Interest free Travel to Work loan
We are looking for an organised individual to support the delivery and growth of the mass participation events programme by providing high-quality stewardship to supporters and effective administrative support to the team. The role will contribute to achieving participant and income targets by ensuring an excellent supporter experience.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time. The mass participation events team is a group of forward thinking individuals who are looking for an organised and efficient individual to join their team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Housing Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in overseeing our supported housing delivery.
The role
As Housing Operations Manager you will oversee both the ongoing supported housing operations and be tasked to bring improvement and consistency of delivery. We have a vision to grow our women’s housing provision over the next five years and this role will be key in developing an impacting and financially sustainable supported housing model.
The focus of the role includes:
- Building high quality, financially sustainable and well-led housing communities
- Ensuring smooth daily running of Keychange supported housing operations, led by sector compliance
- Managing community managers and building relationships for collaborative impact with internal and external stakeholders
- Building a model of support for housing to increase best practice and consistency
- Creating partnerships with other organisations to enable the delivery of support
- Contributing to a hard-working, open and transparent culture which supports continuous improvement
- Liaising with local authorities and statutory agencies to ensure the appropriate interactions with communities
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
- Experience in managing supported housing provisions, with good knowledge of Supported Housing and Ofsted regulations and sector best practice
- Experience of managing people, providing leadership and empowering development to a team delivering housing support
- Proven ability to build positive relationships effectively with internal stakeholders, external partner agencies and local authorities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and find solutions to operational challenges
- Ability to travel up to 40 days per year
- Sympathetic to Keychange’s Christian values, vision and mission
You will be someone who combines operational management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose. This is a management role where you can make a lasting and meaningful difference.
The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
- Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.
SPEAR is a charity working to end homelessness across South West London. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring, and our teams work every day to support people into safe, stable accommodation.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
- Lead and manage a team including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities
You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Why join us
At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Your benefits
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Dataro are looking for a Customer Success Manager to help grow their presence across the UK charity sector. This is a role focussed on providing excellent client satisfaction to the post holders UK and Europe based charity and not for profit portfolio. You will spend your time meeting clients, following up on queries and IT tickets, and supporting them in a consultative way to get the best impact from Dataro. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities to deliver great customer service and maintaining great channels of communications.
Dataro is a growing company that has retained a start up midset and ethos, so colleagues work with high levels of agency, are solutions focussed and happy delivering at pace.
You’ll work closely with other Customer Success Managers in the UK, as well as colleagues across the USA and Australia. This role would suit someone with experience of customer service and relationship management with a charity setting, who understands fundraising and what tools such as Dataro can do to help support income generation. Candidates don’t need to know Dataro’s product inside out, training will be provided, but an understanding of charity CRMs would be useful.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation that still retains the energy and ownership of a startup environment, while working with charities across the UK to help them strengthen their fundraising and supporter engagement.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to speak to us before the closing date.
Timeframes
Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 19th May
Candidates will be notified of outcomes by EOD Friday 22nd May
Interviews will be two stages, see dates within the Candidate Pack
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To provide strong, visible leadership and strategic oversight of a 40-bed nursing and residential care home specialising in dementia care. The Operations Manager will ensure the delivery of high-quality regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Management
- Provide clear leadership to the administrative and domestic team
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
- Oversee recruitment, retention, and development of staff
- Implement systems and processes to support high quality care and improve operational efficiency
- Ensure effective use of clinical systems and digital services
- Lead on policies and HR processes
2. Strategic Oversight
- Contribute to and implement the organisation’s strategic plan
- Identify growth opportunities and service improvements
- Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Lead change management initiatives
3. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. Care Quality Commission requirements)
- Oversee audits, inspections, and action plans
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance and safeguarding
- Ensure robust policies and procedures are in place and followed
4. Operational Management
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management for the administration and domestic team
- Monitor occupancy levels and admissions processes
- Manage incidents, complaints, and risk effectively
5. Financial Management
- Manage budgets, financial planning and reporting
- Monitor income streams including OCC contracts and self-funding residents.
- Work with accountants and the finance officer to ensure financial stability
- Ensure efficient use of resources without compromising care quality
- Identify opportunities to improve income generation and operational efficiency.
6. Procurement & Resource Management
- Lead procurement strategy for equipment, supplies, and services
- Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier performance
- Ensure value for money and compliance with procurement policies
7. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families, and external partners
- Liaise with local authorities
- Represent the organisation professionally in all interactions
8. Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded
- Lead on risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Promote a culture of safety and transparency
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior management role within health or social care
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. Care Quality Commission standards)
- Demonstrable experience in staff leadership and team development
- Experience in financial management and budget control
- Experience in procurement and contract management
Desirable
- Management qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care)
- Experience managing care services
Skills & Competencies
Leadership
- Strong, confident, and empathetic leadership style
- Ability to motivate and inspire teams
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to think long-term and align operations with organisational goals
- Data-driven decision-making
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Operational Excellence
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
Financial & Commercial Awareness
- Understanding of budgets, cost control, and financial reporting
- Commercial awareness in procurement and service delivery
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate and values-driven
- Resilient and adaptable
- High integrity and professionalism
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Regulatory inspection ratings (e.g. Care Quality Commission)
- Occupancy rates
- Staff turnover and retention
- Budget adherence
- Resident and family satisfaction
Working Conditions
- On-site role, with participation in the on-call rota out of hours
Other Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Vale House is a not-for-profit Dementia Care Home specialising in the highly skilled care required for people who have complex needs arising from dementia. Its specialist care is much sought after and is provided in a light bright building which was purpose built in 2012 just outside Oxford, between Littlemore and Sandford-on-Thames. The forty individual en-suite rooms, which are all outward looking, are built around a figure of eight with internal courtyard gardens where residents can walk safely and securely. Founded in 1990 Vale House has one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. The quality of the work of Vale House rests on the skill and commitment of the staff who are chosen with care, well taught and then helped to learn further and work closely as a team.
Support for families is a defining characteristic of Vale House, and unusually Vale House has dedicated family support workers, committed to supporting the family and friends of each resident. This commitment contributes greatly to the inclusive friendly environment which so many family and visitors comment on.
Vale House is registered as an independent charity with the Charity Commission and with Companies House and conforms to the standards and procedures required by those two bodies. It is governed by a committed Board of Directors (unpaid) who are also the Trustees of the charity.
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are an amazing local charity, supporting people across Huntingdonshire with cancer. Would you like to be involved in improving the lives of people affected by cancer?Are you confident and proactive, keen to seek out opportunities and listen to what people are doing and want to do to raise funds?
If yes, then the role of Fundraising Manager at HCCN might be for you!
All the charity’s income is generated through fundraising, grants, donations and gifts. This role is at the heart of our operations, central to ensuring a sustainable income stream, ensuring we continue to help people with cancer back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem. You’ll be a key part of our small but mighty Operations Team.
We need our Fundraising Manager to:
●Develop, implement, monitor and report regularly on an annual fundraising plan and budget to deliver the charity’s fundraising objectives while minimising financial risk
●Be responsible for the development and delivery of events
●Be the face of HCCN during fundraising events
●Recruit volunteers to assist at events, developing strong relationships and identifying and cultivating supporters to develop new fundraising opportunities and partnerships
●Keep the HCCN database up to date and ensure it is used as an effective means of communication, information, networking and reporting. Ensure all data is GDPR compliant.
●Work with the Operations Manager to review targets and budgets. Produce financial and activity reports, forming part of the charity’s financial and business plan review.
●Seek opportunities to apply for grants. Write grant applications for Trustee approval. Develop legacy giving
The attributes you will need:
●Represent the charity positively and professionally
●A strong relationship builder and networker, comfortable both in corporate environments and community settings.
●Able to recruit, develop, inspire and manage volunteers - individuals and teams
●Be proactive and have the confidence to use own initiative
●Strong team player
●Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude
●Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision, once provided with guidance
●Identify and mitigate risks at fundraising events, including risk assessment
●know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them
Training will be provided.
This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area.
The time commitment is 25 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.
You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle.
The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.
Our values, at HCCN:
- We are committed to evidence‑based practice
- We value compassion, dignity and respect
- We use our resources responsibly to benefit people affected by cancer
- We listen to understand the needs of the people we support
- We work in partnership with healthcare professionals
HCCN is a charity supporting people across Huntingdonshire living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis - living your best life despite cancer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Service Manager, you will lead Visiting Housing Support services in South West Edinburgh.
You’ll lead a team of eight staff and support people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or in unsuitable accommodation. The support will focus on empowering people to sustain their tenancies and live well in stable housing.
You’ll be managed by the Head of Services and work within a peer group of 7 other managers across the organisation. This service is delivered in partnership with Right There and you’ll work with colleagues across the partnership, sharing a responsibility to develop and embed our partnership approach.
Overview
This service is commissioned by City of Edinburgh Council and is in year 2 of a 10 year contract. Your team will support 300-400 people each year through phone support, direct meetings in people’s homes, running drop in sessions and visiting shared houses and other temporary accommodation. Your team will help people understand how to bid for housing; help them access benefits; signpost services to help them with additional concerns including mental health support; and, when the time comes, your team will support them to set up their tenancy in a sustainable way.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are in four parts:
- Leading a team
- Delivering the service
- Partnership working
- Upholding the values and culture
Leading a team
You will lead and line manage a team of eight practitioners and administrative support creating a high-performing, values-led culture where staff feel motivated, supported, and clear in their roles.
- You will take a lead role in the recruitment, onboarding and induction of new staff, ensuring they are equipped and confident from the outset.
- You will provide constructive feedback in real time as well as supporting staff through performance conversations, annual appraisals, and coaching. And, you’ll build a resilient team that can manage complexity, deliver high-quality support, and respond appropriately to safeguarding and risk.
- You will recommend and organise training for your team and for individuals.
- You will be a conduit for organisational wide information, ensuing staff feel supported and understand the bigger picture
- Hold registration / You will maintain required professional registration in line with SSSC requirements.
- You will participate in the on-call rota, responding to incidents and providing out-of-hours guidance and decision-making
Delivering the service
You are responsible for all aspects of service delivery, from referral to sign off and everything in between.
- You will generate referrals and oversee the referrals we receive, ensuring they are appropriate for our service and allocated on the basis of need and capacity. Through regular case reviews and audits, you will ensure practice is trauma informed and focused on outcomes.
- You will lead on compliance and reporting, using internal and external systems to track performance and report on contractual requirements. You will use our case management system In-Form to ensure accurate, up-to-date recording that clearly evidences support, progress, and outcomes.
- You will manage a budget for expenses, training and project costs.
- You will ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards, maintaining strong casework quality, accurate recording, and effective reporting across the service.
- You will be the lead on safeguarding and managing risk, supporting staff to manage complex situations safely, with appropriate escalation and shared responsibility.
- You will use data and learning to strengthen performance, drive improvements, and embed a consistent, high-quality approach across the service.
- You will identify funding opportunities and support the development of funding applications
Partnership working
Partnership working is key to the success of this role and this service. You’ll play a key role in developing partnerships and continuously improving the service—working closely service providers in the local area, the local authority and other stakeholder to strengthen collaboration, identify opportunities to provide support, and drive better outcomes for the people facing homelessness.
The key partnership however, is the relationship with Right There.
Four Square work with Right There to deliver visiting housing support in the West of the city. Right There are the lead partner and provide the service in the North West, while Four Square operate in the South West. We share some resources and benefit from the support and guidance of a Locality manager based in Right There. This is year two of a ten-year partnership and you will work with colleagues in Four Square and Right There to enhance the partnership and reap the benefits of cross organisation working.
Three of your team are employed by Right There and you’ll work to ensure seamless management of these staff. You’ll also lead and participate in joint training as well as reporting performance into the partnership.
Upholding our values and culture
Our values are the essence of what we do. As well as delivering a service, as a leader, you are expected to use our values to elevate the service you manage. This means that you demonstrate ambition, empowerment, integrity and respect in all that you do. And, that you use these values to ensure the service is innovating, responsive and truly has an impact on people experiencing homelessness.
Alongside our values, Four Square promotes a culture based on trust, leadership and curiosity. It’s important that, as a leader, you role model these behaviours, including:
- Trust – starting from the belief that everyone has good intentions
- Leadership – supporting everyone to lead by what they say and do
- Curiosity – encouraging everyone to be interested in what we do and why
Shared accountabilities
Alongside other managers, you will:
- Ensure compliance with legislation and standards
- Contribute to organisational performance and reporting
- Support organisational learning and improvement
- Be visible, accessible, and engaged across services
Person Specification
Skills, Values and Attributes
- Ambitious for people experiencing homelessness; empowers better futures
- Values-led leader who motivates, challenges and supports staff
- Confident managing complexity, risk and safeguarding
- Committed to high standards, quality and continuous improvement
- Acts with integrity and respect
- Builds strong relationships with people, staff and partners
- Clear communicator who gives direction and holds accountability
- Organised and able to prioritise competing demands
- Confident decision-maker in complex, high-risk and multi-agency contexts
- Strong coordination skills across systems, deadlines and priorities
- Understanding of homelessness
Qualifications and Experience
- SVQ Level 4 (or working towards), or SVQ Level 3 meeting SSSC requirements
- Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
- Relevant qualification in Housing, Social Care or related field (desirable)
- Experience managing or supervising staff, including performance conversations
- Experience supporting people with homelessness or complex needs
- Strong knowledge of risk, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
- Confident using case management/reporting systems (e.g. In-Form, ECCO)
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working
- Experience overseeing complex casework
- Experience in service development and inspection readiness
On-Call Requirements
- Will participate in an on-call rota covering one week in four and annual leave cover when required, including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight cover
- Able to respond to incidents, provide guidance and make decisions in a timely manner while on-call
- Flexible and responsive to the needs of the service
The person will:
- Attend and participate in Monthly reflective practice groups.
- Attend, prepare for Quality Assurance Meeting
- Attend Quarterly Care Inspectorate service self-Assessment Meetings
- Facilitate Monthly meetings with staff teams, recording meeting minutes and uploading documentation.
Download the job pack to find out more about the role.
Key Dates:
- Closing date: 15.05.2026
- Shortlisting complete: 20.05.2026
- Interview invites issued:21.05.2026
- Interview dates: Tuesday 26.05.26 and Wednesday 27.05.26
Please apply with a CV (no more than 2 pages); and a covering letter outlining why your skills, experience and values make you the right person for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Programme Manager
Are you an experienced research professional looking to make a difference to children and young people’s lives?
Please note: this role is known internally as Research Lab Manager
Anna Freud are seeking a Research Lab Manager to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families on a part-time basis.
Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
This role offers the chance to work on high-impact mental health research, gain exposure to leading experts across Anna Freud and UCL, and take real ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll build experience across a range of research methods, develop your profile through publications and funding work, and play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and young people.
What you’ll do
A central role supporting the delivery of a programme of mental health research, coordinating projects, managing operations, and ensuring studies are delivered to a high standard from set-up through to completion.
- Coordinate and manage multiple research projects, ensuring timelines, risks, and deliverables are effectively tracked and met
- Oversee research operations, including data management, documentation, and project governance
- Lead on funder reporting and support grant applications and wider research opportunities
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including funders, NHS services, local authorities, and research participants
- Support and supervise junior team members while contributing to high-quality research outputs
What you’ll bring
For the Reseach Lab Manager role, you will be an organised and proactive research professional, with strong experience managing complex projects and data, who can confidently coordinate studies, work with a range of stakeholders, and drive high-quality research delivery in a mental health setting.
- Proven experience managing and coordinating large-scale quantitative or mixed-methods research projects
- Strong data management and administrative skills, with attention to quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Experience contributing to research outputs, including funder reports, publications, or dissemination activities
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines independently, using initiative to solve problems
- Effective communication skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders, including supporting or supervising junior team members
Key details
Hours: Part-time: 14 hours per week (two days). Usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Specific days to be negotiated. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £46,062 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Attendance in-person for meetings, as and when required.
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 08 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday, 15 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in Week commencing 18 May 2026.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please get in contact with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our Community Fundraising Team and play an important part in stewarding some of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s most dedicated supporters.
This role is an integral part of the Community Fundraising team, providing support to people raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and being the first point of contact for enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising. The role will also support the Community Fundraising Manager and Senior Community Fundraising Executive with the stewardship of high value community fundraisers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support and provide high levels of stewardship for supporters who are fundraising for the Charity.
- First point of contact for all community fundraising supporters, including answering incoming calls and meeting and greeting supporters that visit the Charity office.
- Work alongside the Senior Community Fundraising Executive to help identify and develop ways to encourage supporters to fundraise for the Charity.
- Send fundraising materials and thank supporters in a timely manner, keeping an accurate record of these communications on the database
- Ensure community fundraising information on the Charity website and displayed within the hospital is up to date.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An excellent written and verbal communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively on a variety of tasks using own initiative and good judgment
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.
The charity has developed their fundraising strategy and identified corporate partnerships as clear area of growth and potential. As a result they are bringing in this brand-new role to provide dedicated capacity and focus. The post holder will proactively develop the corporate pipeline, securing new partners and provide excellent account management to existing, valued partners.
It is an exciting time to join Scottish Opera. They have invested in the fundraising team, there is organisation-wide support for fundraising, and many opportunities to engage potential partners across their annual programme.
This role might be for you if have broader fundraising experience, and are looking to specialise in corporate fundraising, are an experienced corporate fundraiser looking to step up to a manager level role.
Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitmen to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 19th May
Interviews are planned for 27th and 28th May (Stage 1) and 2nd and 3rd June (Stage 2)
About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join us as Head of Fundraising. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy across community, events and volunteering, trusts and grants, corporate and philanthropy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving excellence in supporter engagement and recognition. The Head of Fundraising will work collaboratively with the Individual Giving and Engagement team to drive new business pipelining and amplify fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent SCAA at external events and sector initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced team leader with significant experience working across a variety of fundraising disciplines and of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
The successful candidate can be based from home, but this role will require regular travel to our bases at Perth and Aberdeen Airports and throughout Scotland. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
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Strong background in a variety of fundraising disciplines and a track record in growing fundraising income over multiple years within a charity, non-profit or values-led organisation.
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Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
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Experienced team leader who can motivate, inspire and guide others to deliver results.
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Strong understanding of data protection (GDPR), confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
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Strong knowledge of Scottish charity regulations, governance and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement.
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Experience delivering community fundraising products and scaling ideas that support donor acquisition and retention.
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Ability to use insight and ambition to shape pipeline and stewardship planning.
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Understanding of CRM systems.
Desirable
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Ability to deliver training to staff or volunteers on processes or systems.
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Experience of community, events, volunteering and partnerships and philanthropy fundraising.
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Experience of working with Boards or Trustees in a fundraising context.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
Selection Process
First interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing 25th May. Second stage interviews will be held at our Perth base the week commencing 1st June.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. . You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other
We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.
Responsibilities
- Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
- Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
- Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
- Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
- Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
- Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
- Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
- Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
- Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
You should have:
- Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
- Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
- Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
- Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
- Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
- Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
- A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
- Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.
All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.
Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.
- Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
- Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
- Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
- Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
- Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
- Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
- Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
- Travel to work. Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 8 May 2026, 9:00am
Phone screen: Week commencing 11 May 2026
First interview: Week commencing 25 May 2026
Second interview: Week commencing 1 June 2026]
Our recruitment process
All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.
Here's what you can expect:
- As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
- A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager.
- The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
- We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
- You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
- If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
A new role, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of this small charity's day-to-day finances, contracts, risk management plus managing the financial aspects of a £6.7m capital project.
The postholder will ensure that the charity’s budget and out turn are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. They will lead budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting (including management of the external audit and production of the annual report and accounts) and will support wider work programme-planning for the charity, setting the foundations for financial success and sustainability.
They will lead the preparation for, and presentations at the charity’s Board and related finance committees.
In addition, the postholder will act as the central finance liaison with the Inns of Court of Inner and Middle Temple – TCT’s principal funders – as well as with other stakeholders, donors and cross-departmentally.
Candidates should meet the following essential criteria:
CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant
Experience in a senior/ management financial position in a charity/ not for profit
Experience of managing cash and investments.
Effective communications skills both written and oral
Excellent IT skills including MS Office and Finance Systems
About us
Temple Church is in the Temple, City of London. Known as the “Mother Church of the Common Law”, and birthplace of Magna Carta, the Church serves the legal colleges of Inner and Middle Temple, two of the four Inns of Court responsible for calling barristers to the Bar of England and Wales.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
All appointments are subject to acceptable background checks including a basic DBS Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.
The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.
The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.
This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment using the details within the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact the THINK Recruitment team for support.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 28th May 2026





