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As Chief Executive, you will lead the staff team, be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, coordination and management of all CAP programmes. Partnership building is a key role to maximise our impact.
Church Action on Poverty is a medium sized social justice charity, with a vision for the UK to become a country where everyone can flourish free from poverty. We are an ecumenical organisation with a Christian ethos and roots in the churches who remain key partners for us. We support programmes across the UK improving the lives of people in poverty and create opportunities for those with lived experience to voice their concerns with the aim of educating the public to raise awareness and understanding in line with our charitable objectives.
Currently, our programmes are structured on the principles of dignity, agency and power. They comprise: supporting a network of 130 food pantries with a membership of over 50,000; enabling people with lived experience of poverty to speak truth to power and supporting churches to explore what it means to be a ‘church on the margins’ as well as playing a leading role in high profile national campaigns.
It is anticipated that the role will be varied and flexible, but will include:
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Assisting the CAP Council of Management in the development and implementation of the organisation's programmes, campaigns, partnership building and public affairs work.
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Managing CAP's staff and resources in line with the organisation's agreed policies and priorities, and core values of collaboration, participation and empowerment.
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Fundraising and organisational strategy to achieve our aims.
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Ensuring that people with lived experience of poverty are actively involved in all aspects of CAP's work.
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Leading and line managing the Senior Leadership and Management Team.
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Working with the whole staff team to develop and implement strategies that build dignity, agency and power to end poverty.
Key responsibilities
1. Supporting CAP's Council of Management in its governance function
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Maintaining regular contact with the CAP Chairperson and Officer Group.
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Providing regular written reports to CAP's Council of Management and attending all meetings of the CAP Council of Management and Officers Group.
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Agreeing and implementing an annual planning cycle with the Council of Management, in line with CAP’s strategic values and vision.
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Working with the chair and officers to ensure good governance of the organisation.
2. Ensuring the effective management of CAP's staff team by:
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Providing day-to-day management and support for the Senior Management and Leadership Team.
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Holding oversight of the policies and procedures of the organisation and ensuring that they are up to date and fit for purpose
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Setting the culture of the organisation, with a focus on promoting collaborative working, learning and staff wellbeing.
3. Finance and fundraising
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Setting a clear, viable organisational and financial strategy and implement through
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Fundraising and relationship building to secure the resources needed for the programme work and campaigning.
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Formulating appropriate applications for programme funding.
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Providing resources for donors and churches to organise fundraising.
4. Programme Development
Leading the process of programme development within CAP in order to:
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Promote new approaches to combating poverty, which build the dignity, agency and power of people and communities struggling against poverty.
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Ensure that programmes have clearly identified aims, objectives and methods and that projects are monitored and evaluated.
5. Partnership Building
Building partnerships and contribute to the shared leadership and development of a movement based on dignity, agency and power with people and struggling communities against poverty, by
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Working with a wide range of partners and people with lived experience, to connect and build networks of people and groups who are committed to challenging poverty.
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Ensuring that CAP works collaboratively, leading CAP's involvement in strategic coalitions, alliances and other movement building opportunities.
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Ensuring CAP’s work is informed by the insights of people with lived experience of poverty, as well as wider public policy, debate and research.
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Ensuring that CAP’s views are shared with government, politicians, churches and others, where possible, led by people with lived experience of poverty.
6. Membership and supporters
Working with CAP’s Communications and Supporter Relations manager to ensure the recruitment and retention of members, donors and supporters by ensuring that:
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CAP members are provided with regular mailings and appropriate support for local/national activity.
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Ensuring that requests from CAP members and others for information and support are dealt with appropriately.
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Overseeing resources for Challenge Poverty Week and Poverty Sunday
7. Public Profile
In collaboration with CAP's Council of Management and staff, ensuring that CAP maintains a high profile within both the church and secular media, including:
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Ensuring CAP contributes effectively to public and media debate, including mainstream secular and church media, TV, radio and new/social media etc.
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Prioritising opportunities for people with lived experience to act as spokespeople and the public face for CAP.
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Attending and speaking at appropriate conferences and events making sure that CAP is represented at key events.
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Representing CAP views to national, regional and local government.
8. Theological Development
Facilitating the development of theological and other resources which reflect
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the lived experience of people and communities struggling against poverty, biblical sources, personal faith and other theological writing.
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wider analysis of social, political and economic issues.
Accountability and relationships
The Chief Executive is accountable to the elected Council of Management. Regular contact is maintained with the Officers Group, and in particular the Chair.
The Chief Executive provides line management to the other members of the Senior Leadership and Management Team, and works closely with other members of the CAP staff team, and external partners.
Other details about employment
Duration: Permanent contract with six month probationary period.
Hours: 35 hours per week including occasional 'unsocial' hours, weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.
Salary: Church Action on Poverty Salary Band L, starting at scale point 43 on the NJC scales (currently £52,805 pay award pending). Rising by increments after 3 years and every 2 years thereafter to point 46 (currently £56,073), paid monthly on the 14th day of each month.
Pension: Church Action on Poverty operates the Nest auto-enrolment pension scheme, and contributes a 10% employer contribution provided the staff member commits to making a 5% employee contribution.
Benefits: Simply Health Cash Plan, Working from Home allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Expenses Debits Cards, National Gym and Partner Discounts.
Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (30 after five years’ service) plus statutory holidays. Office closure over New Year period on top of annual leave.
Location: Hybrid working on a flexible basis from home with some time each week in the Manchester office.
No CVs or other attachments please, only applications using our standard application form (available to download above) will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled finance professional to step into a Finance Manager position at a respected charity delivering a wide range of impactful community and cultural programmes. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function, from charity-specific reporting and grant management to commercial income and monthly accounts, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into a Finance Manager role and take the next step in their career.
You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for transactional processes, month-end reporting, and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
What We're Looking For
Part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional (QBE)
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical thinking
Self-starter who works well both independently and within a team
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership experience and progress into a Finance Manager role
Key Areas of Responsibility
Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Receivable activities
Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including reporting
Maintain accurate records and perform balance sheet reconciliations
Track budgets and investigate any variances
Oversee cash flow, bank accounts, and corporate credit cards
Help prepare VAT returns and audit documentation
Act as a finance point of contact for internal teams, providing guidance and support
Contribute to grant tracking, compliance, and reporting
Additional Info
Based on-site in North London, supporting both frontline services and event delivery
Some flexibility required, including occasional evening work
Reports to the CFO and provides line management to the Finance Assistant
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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The role is full time, with one or two days per month based from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.
The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.
To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1449 Social Media Manager
Service: Digital Marketing
Salary: Grade 4 point 29: starting at £36,842 – raising to £41,106 per annum + £480 home working allowance
Location: Homebased
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a national charity that supports people through change, challenge and crisis across England and Wales. On 1st January 2025, Relate, the largest provider of relationship support, joined the organisation helping us reach even more people and support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.
For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family and relationships to shape lives, for better or worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Whatever family means or looks like to us, it's relationships that matter. With Relate at Family Action, we are able to extend the support we provide with counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, as well as provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our social media team and help strategically shape the role of paid and organic social across Family Action’s channels, including those under the Relate brand. You will manage a team of two Social Media Executives and drive brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity.
Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Lead on the development and delivery of paid and organic social media activity across both Family Action and Relate brands.
• Refine Family Action’s social media strategy in line with key brand, income generation and service marketing objectives
• Work with the Head of Digital Marketing and Senior Social Media Executive to develop a paid social and sales strategy to drive purchases of services and toolkits from Relate
• Lead on the development and delivery of sophisticated Meta and LinkedIn ad campaigns at each stage of the donation/purchase funnel ie. awareness, interest, conversion
• Line manage a team of two Social Media Executives responsible for the day to day management of both Relate and Family Action channels, and supporting local services and retail shops with their use of social media.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Extensive experience of strategically managing and developing social media channels for a large organisation/group/brand.
• Significant experience of developing successful paid social media campaigns for a range of business objectives including to drive income generation
• Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to write powerfully and succinctly for different objectives, audiences and channels.
• Excellent creative skills and the ability to recognise effective imagery, and stock photography and video.
• Experience of line management and/or mentoring a junior member of the team.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st June at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Careers
Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually on 9th and 10th June 2025.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Matthew Dennis (full email address available on the advert document)
We about reserve the right to close the role early if we find suitable candidates.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
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Operational Lead Area Manager
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Lead (Area Manager). In this role, you will support, coach, and guide our service managers and teams to deliver high-quality care that reflects our values and mission.
You will be working for a national charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. They put people at the centre of everything they do, so that they get support that truly meets their needs.
Position: Operational Lead (Area Manager)
Location: Homebased, travel will be required to and around Kent
Salary: £49,669.22
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025, they reserve the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.
Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2025 at the London Office, Westminster Bridge Road
About the role:
The Operational Lead will oversee the day to day running of several services that support adults with learning disabilities, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and that the people we support receive the best care possible. We are also looking for someone who can inspire others, drive positive change, and stay committed to promoting people’s rights and upholding the values of the organisation.
- Provide inspirational leadership, clear management and guidance to leadership teams and staff to ensure they fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
- Support, coach, develop and mentor leadership teams to provide high quality support and outcomes.
- Support local cultures so that they embody the culture and values of the workforce and the organisation.
- To assist in the development and operational leadership across your area of responsibility.
- To provide oversight for the day-to-day operational management of the designated area of responsibility and that all agreed Policies are adhered to.
- To develop and grow new work in line with opportunities that present themselves.
- Ensure that there is a culture of co-production, and support is shaped on the views of people involved.
- Actively contribute to the successful strategic direction and transformation of the organisation by advocating for the needs of the people supported and front-line teams.
You will be responsible for services in Kent and Medway, along with two more in Hastings. This is a home-based role, but as it involves regular travel to different sites, we’re looking for someone who lives in Kent or can travel to Kent within an hour.
About you:
We are looking for someone who communicates well and feels confident working with families, commissioners, and other professionals. You will be passionate about helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives. You should be motivated, well-organised, and comfortable leading teams.
- Previous experience in a similar operational or leadership role
- Knowledge of adult social care, particularly services for people with learning disabilities
- Able to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulated activity of personal care
- Comfortable working as part of a wider management team to ensure services are high quality and financially sustainable
- Hold a driving licence and willing to travel
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Regional Manager, Housing Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Service Manager, Social Care Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Service Manager (High Wycombe) Location: One Recovery Bucks, High Wycombe Salary: £37,588 - £40,478 per annum Job Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week Since 2017, One Recovery Bucks (ORB), commissioned by Buckinghamshire County Council, has been providing specialized support to adults with drug and alcohol issues in the Buckingham area. The service operates as a partnership between an NHS Trust, MPFT Inclusion, and the well-established charity, Aquarius. Serving over 1,850 adults annually, the service is delivered across several locations, including Aylesbury (40%) and High Wycombe (60%), as well as satellite sites in the region. ORB offers a diverse range of services, utilizing various delivery models— in-person, online, and by phone. The support provided includes needle exchange, counseling, group work, access to detox and rehab, clinical interventions, and psycho-social support. The Service Manager role encompasses three primary responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities as line manager:
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the local community by supporting individuals with alcohol and drug use challenges. No two days are the same as you engage with clients and their families, guiding them through their treatment journeys with positivity, hope, and compassion. In recognition of your skills and dedication, this role offers excellent benefits, comprehensive training, and development opportunities. You will have the chance to enhance your management skills and the option to complete your Level 5 in Operations Management. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. |
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.





Are you a highly organised, self-motivated, creative problem solver with an interest in wildlife looking to develop your administrative and facilities management skills? Would you like to work at one of the RSPB's flagship reserves?
Facilities Manager
Reference: FEB20250384
Location: RSPB Leighton Moss, nr Carnforth
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
We're looking for a new Facilities Manager for our Leighton Moss reserve. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Leighton Moss in North Lancashire. As part of the team, you will work for one of the world’s leading conservation charities, dedicated to saving nature.
As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure and support services are well maintained, operate within budget, in line with good practice and within legal frameworks. You will provide comprehensive business/operational support facilitating delivery of work programmes and an effective working environment. You will ensure RSPB is accredited by Green Dragon and compliance is maintained. You will manage the administration of the site as well as managing staff and volunteers and ensuring a high level of customer service.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- You will have the self-motivation and organisational skills to effectively prioritise and deliver a large and varied workload - maintaining our buildings, supporting the visitor business and land management operations and providing admin support to managers.
- Knowledge, understanding and evidence of the key elements of ensuring well-maintained facilities and associated services.
- Ability to ensure H&S compliance is met, knowledge and experience of writing and implementing Risk Assessments and Emergency Procedures.
- Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to engage with a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to plan/project manage, prioritise and problem solve.
- Ability to manage your own team of staff and volunteers to ensure daily cost-effective, efficient running of the facility.
- You will be an effective forward-planner with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
- You will be proficient at using a variety of IT programmes/software including Microsoft 365 especially SharePoint and show an ability to learn unknown/bespoke software packages that are utilised within the RSPB. You will be able to impart this knowledge on others.
- You will have experience of overseeing the administration of the site.
- You will be calm in a crisis, be able to juggle multiple demands on your time and cope well in reactive circumstances.
- You will be confident and assertive in a team environment.
- Ability to provide high levels of customer service.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- To be confident in building management and deal with trades people.
- Financial management skills to be able to manage a facilities budget (overseen by the site manager) and ensure value-based budgeting. You will work to a high degree of accuracy, flexibility, confidentiality and discretion.
- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, including legal compliance, quality management and sustainability of a site.
- Ability to effectively use RSPB systems including eBIS and Assemble. Also, knowledge of IT and network systems is useful.
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- A facilities management qualification or equivalent.
- Natural history knowledge and knowledge of conservation issues and priorities
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 25th May 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 2 June 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Please use the numbered essential & desirable criteria above as individual headings to focus your skills, knowledge and experience. Don’t be concerned if you cannot complete information for all the criteria but do bear in mind that many skills are transferable. Also, rather than saying you can do something or have experience of something, give real examples that demonstrate it.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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We are delighted to be working with the British Film Institute (BFI) the leading body for Film in the UK, who are looking for an exceptional Procurement Manager with sound Public Procurement knowledge able to run tenders both below and above thresholds to join their small, but busy team.
As custodians of the Nations Master Film Collection, exhibit film at BFI Southbank, run the London Film Festival and operate the BFI IMAX – the UK’s largest cinema screen, they are also a National Lottery Distributor, and an NDPB (Non-Departmental Public Body reporting into DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport).
Procurement at the BFI is governed by Public Sector regulations procuring goods and services totalling on average £25m a year with all procurement over £10k in value managed by the Procurement team and as such the successful candidate will need to be experienced in public sector procurement. Ideally, you will also be a generalist as the breadth of procurement at BFI is extensive, and you will demonstrate the skills to run both below and above threshold tenders with knowledge of frameworks.
You will have:
- A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Diploma (CIPS) or degree or equivalent vocational training.
- Completed and implemented the government mandated modules training and obtaining a certificate of completion for the new Procurement Regulations (essential)
- Demonstrable experience in a Procurement department and good knowledge and understanding of UK Procurement legislation, including framework agreements and end to end tendering in practice.
- Familiarity with Government procurement related issue and In-Tend or other electronic tendering systems.
- Experience of Financial / Budgetary control systems.
- A proven track record of promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised Procurement Manager who can multi-task, manage and meet deadlines in a busy environment, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for successful outcome. With proven ability to work independently and autonomously you will demonstrate exceptional attention to accuracy and detail and understand basic legal terms. You will need strong communication and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic, with flexibility when responding to urgent requirements.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: London (W1T 1LN) – Hybrid, remote considered
Closing date for applications: 28th May 2025
However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Database Manager - Fauna and Flora
£50,775
Cambridge / Hybrid
We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Fauna & Flora, the world's oldest international conservation organisation, as they protect the diversity of life on Earth for the survival of people and planet. Working in close collaboration with local partners worldwide, they drive bold action and lasting impact - and now, they're transforming how they operate to do even more.
We're looking for a Database Manager to champion the roll-out and development of Salesforce, supporting their ambitious Fundraising team. This is a pivotal role in realising the full potential of Salesforce across the organisation - streamlining processes, optimising supporter engagement, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Why This Role Matters
They're embedding a powerful new CRM platform, and you'll be central to its success. From leading the final stages of their Salesforce implementation to driving its long-term evolution, you'll ensure the system works seamlessly for users, supports income growth, and powers supporter journeys across multiple channels, including Marketing Cloud.
What You'll Do
- Manage, develop, and maintain Salesforce and associated systems.
- Train and support staff, field queries, and troubleshoot issues.
- Drive data quality and GDPR compliance, and support audits and Gift Aid processes.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to design supporter journeys, improve donor retention, and generate actionable insights.
- Lead process reviews and implement smart solutions that enhance user experience and organisational impact.
- Explore and expand Salesforce functionality into other departments.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience implementing, configuring, and managing CRM systems, especially Salesforce.
- Confidence in analysing complex datasets and delivering insight-led reporting.
- Understanding of fundraising principles, donor journeys, and supporter development.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for making technology work for people and planet.
What They Offer
- A permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) based in their stunning central Cambridge office, with hybrid UK working options - more information available on application.
- Competitive salary of £50,775, with 8% pension contribution (after 3 months), life insurance (4x salary), and 25 days' holiday (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas).
- The chance to shape the digital backbone of a mission-driven charity at the forefront of global conservation.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking culture based in the inspiring David Attenborough Building, a hub for environmental action.
Start date: As soon as possible.
If you're ready to apply your technical expertise to protect the natural world and drive real change, this is your chance.
Apply now and help us power conservation with data.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
About Us
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an education charity that exists to empower and support young people who are living in complex and challenging circumstances. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity, group sessions and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence-based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.
Overview
Exclusion from education happens when a child is suspended from school (temporarily or permanently) but it also happens when they are sent out of the class, put into an isolation room, or even wander around corridors doing all they can to avoid going to their lessons! With 32 million ‘learning days’ lost in 22/23 (up from 19 million, pre covid) this is serious societal problem with devastating lifelong consequences for young people – especially those from poorer backgrounds. SOHK is on a mission to help children experiencing exclusion, change their life trajectory.
With teams in England, Scotland and Wales, working with hundreds of ‘at risk’ students, we are looking to appoint a Regional Manager in South East Wales who will be responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of our programme in Wales. The successful candidate will ensure the alignment of delivery with our organisational goals and standards, line manage and support team members and maintain strong relationships with schools and other stakeholders. They will play a key role in monitoring outcomes, reporting progress, and driving growth to ensure the programme’s success.
A key element of this brand-new role is school retention and sales, ensuring that schools continue to engage with and invest in SOHK programmes. The Regional Manager will also be expected to grow the SOHK network in Wales and attending networking and fundraising functions as required. SOHK has ambitious plans to grow in Wales over the next 5 years with the Regional Manager playing a vital part in delivering this vision.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead and manage the Schools Facilitator, Rugby Coach, and SEL Lead to ensure effective programme delivery.
- Hold regular team meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and drive improvements.
Programme Delivery Oversight
- Serve as the main contact for partner schools, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee team performance and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all programme elements
- Align delivery with school and student needs.
Schools Retention & Sales
- Maintain strong school relationships to support satisfaction and long-term engagement.
- Address school concerns proactively to improve retention.
- Assist in attracting new schools by promoting the programme’s impact.
- Support proposal development and agreement finalisation with potential partners.
- Track retention and sales to contribute to regional growth.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Assist in collecting and submitting accurate M&E data in collaboration with the Evidence & Impact Manager.
Communication & Reporting
- Provide regular updates to the Director of Programmes on delivery, relationships, and impact.
- Participate in internal and external meetings.
- Submit termly reports on schedule.
Team Development
- Coach and support team members through regular 1:1s and check-ins.
- Lead onboarding and training for new staff.
- Conduct performance reviews in line with PDR processes.
- Promote a collaborative, supportive team culture.
Delivery
- Deliver programme sessions two days per week alongside the delivery team.
Growing SOHK Wales
- Play a key role in strengthening and expanding the SOHK programme across Wales.
- Support the Director of Programmes in developing strategic partnerships with Welsh schools and local authorities.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to identify funding opportunities thar align with Welsh education priorities.
- Represent SOHK at events and networking opportunities across Wales to raise the charity’s profile.
- Provide insight into regional needs and ensure that the programme offering is tailored to the Welsh education landscape.
- Actively contribute to planning and executing expansion strategies to increase reach and impact across the country.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working in the charity or education sector (desirable).
- Proven team and performance management experience.
- Background in delivering educational interventions.
- Experience working with young people ages 11-16.
- Strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement.
- Confident in promoting and selling programmes to external partners.
- Skilled in delivering sessions to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with data collection tools and software (desirable).
- Understanding of the Welsh education system.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Budget management experience (desirable).
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Person Specification
- Passionate about sport, education and social inclusion.
- Driven and committed to delivering SOHK’s strategic goals.
- Able to provide constructive challenge when needed.
- A confident and clear communicator.
- Highly organises with strong attention to detail.
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and improving processes.
- Growth mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Energetic, motivational and positive role model.
- Committed to achieving and exceeding programme targets.
Terms of Appointment
- This will be a fulltime, permanent contract, commencing in July 2025.
- The salary will be £38,880 per annum.
- Generous paid leave allowance of 28 days plus additional days awarded with service.
- SOHK offers flexible working schedules to staff where possible.
- You are required to attend our annual 3 day staff conference in August.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary:
This is an opportunity for a well-rounded accountant to join the Bild group of charities. The post-holder will be responsible for all management accounts across a group of four charities, whose combined turnover is circa £4m per year.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial controls
- Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial statements
- Responsible for development of management reporting
- Meeting regularly with budget holders to review financial performance and outstanding commitments.
- Manage payroll, tax returns, and financial reporting for funders
- Support the Business and Finance Director in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
- Support the Business and Finance Director with the annual audit process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a brilliant Senior Creative to join our marketing and comms team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be familiar with creating high quality printed and digital communications that inspire, motivate and meet the needs of the audience.
About Us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We ensure The Royal Marsden’s nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.
From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
About the role
The focus of this role is to create and develop engaging marketing materials, from concept to delivery. You will be organised and manage your own workflow effectively delivering to required deadlines.
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Play an integral part in the design process from conceptualising ideas to final development
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Collaborate with the marketing, PR, digital and Charity colleagues to create engaging designs
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Provide strategic brand guidance and creative direction across the organisation
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Run design clinics and share insights and on best practice
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Line managing the Charity Designer
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Reporting to the Creative Manager
The Creative Team
Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding role, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.
The Creative team is a fun, friendly and high performing. It consists of designers and videographers working across the Charity, Trust and Private Care. The three dedicated Charity creative roles that work on a variety of Charity projects for multiple audiences, for example supporters, high-value donors, patients and staff.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea, London with occasional travel to Sutton.
- 22.5 hrs a week, with flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave (full time entitlement)
- 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
- 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
The closing date for applications is 12 May at 11.59pm. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
Salary: Circa £45,000
Contract: Full time, Perm
Location: London – Hybrid, 2 days per week in office
Closing Date: Rolling
Benefits: Non-contributory pension scheme; Employer contribution of 8%, with no need to contribute yourself.
If you’re a Philanthropy Fundraiser looking for a Philanthropy Manager opportunity, which will allow you to lead and develop a new & exciting programme, we have the just role for you. We’re delighted to be working with the wonderful Ruth Strauss Foundation, as they seek a Philanthropy Manager to join their growing team.
This new role will be pivotal in driving forward their philanthropic growth by leading the development of a major donor programme. You will be building a portfolio or major donors and capitalising on existing relationships and connections with the cause, as well as creating tailored communications, cases for support and impact reports to deliver exceptional supporter experience.
The ground work has been laid and there are some great opportunities ready for someone to take a hold of and run with, perfect opportunity for someone looking to flex their Philanthropy skills and make a mark.
To be a successful Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
- Experience developing a Major Donor programme and high-value relationships
- Excellent relationships management skills, across internal and external stakeholder of all levels
- Excellent communication skills and ability to produce compelling proposals, impact reports and donor communication plans
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch with Jake or submit your application above.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We are looking working with a social welfare charity to recruit a Grants Commissioning Manager (Scotland). In this senior management role working as part of the Grants team you will ensure that the funds are awarded in accordance with the Charities Values and Outcomes Framework.
The role will work strategically with The Director of Relationships and Funding to support and deliver the charities funding plans for Scotland and support the Head of Commissioned Grants with all elements of the commissioning cycle.
The position will be based in Helensburgh, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
The Charity
An inspiring and passionate charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a very community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over 13m last year.
The Role
Support and lead plans for beneficiary engagement (co-production) as a key part of commissioning cycle.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners locally and within the charity.
Engage with experts, groups, families, and charities to map and directly inform future needs.
Be the focal point for organisations/charities funded by the charity in Scotland.
Working with Director of Relationships and Funding and the Commissioning Team, deliver/convene workshops and seminars to identify need and create an environment for effective partnership working
Support cohesive grant giving, developing priorities of funding and a suitable mechanism.
Lead and manage the Grants Administrator
The Candidate
Previous skills and experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders across the statutory and third sector
Comprehensive relevant commissioning knowledge and experience from the statutory or third sector.
Proven experience and competence of funding, and partnership working.
Possess the ability to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, build and maintain relationships plus motivate and drive towards delivery of change at pace.
Confident manager able to adapt to a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.