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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
The successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check and Prison Vetting via the Ministry of Justice.
Brief role description:
You will provide support to all new prisoner arrivals at the HMP Millsike reception, ensuring a thorough induction process is completed to include a detailed briefing specific to the support that will be offered to veterans by OpNOVA and the other providers within HMP Millsike.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Thursday, 13 November 2025
Got questions about the role?Get in touch with the People Team
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the opportunity
The Single Homelessness Prevention Service (SHPS) works with individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, helping them to either find new accommodation or sustain their existing tenancies. The service is currently operating in three London boroughs and has received central government funding to expand further. SHPS is funded as an outcomes contract, where Councils only pay for the positive social outcomes achieved by clients. This approach allows for greater flexibility in how the service is delivered as there is no fixed service specification, with performance measured by the outcomes achieved.
The programme will take a person centred and holistic approach and provide a service that enables and empowers through training, coaching and sharing knowledge.
The programmes operate to deliver three key outcomes:
1. Creating a tailored personal housing and support plan
2. Delivering a housing outcome by preventing homelessness risk
3. Evidencing the long-term success and no risk to the tenancy at the eight-month point.
The structure
Single Homelessness Prevention Services commission local specialist charities to deliver the services with oversight from the operations lead. Your role will be to drive continuous improvement across the programmes, provide support and encouragement to achieve success, build local stakeholder relationships and develop strong links with relevant community organisations to drive performance and collaboration across the programme to drive performance and collaboration across the programme
The Operational Lead will report into the Programme Director.
Roles and responsibilities will include:
Support across the referral process (in partnership with the individual service managers of each Delivery Partner but with full oversite across the delivery partnership)
- Build strong operational relationships with relevant agencies to create effective referral pathways.
- Work closely with the Programme Director to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues which might need intervention. Ensure the referral target is met each month by delivery partners. .
Drive effective and authentic co-production and innovation across the partnership.
- Work with the Programme Director and delivery partners to ensure the voice of those who have experienced the programme is built into the design and continuous adaption of the programme.
- Identify challenges to achieving the intended outcomes and engage delivery partners adapt the delivery to overcome barriers. Make sure all these challenges, insights and learnings are shared and built upon across each of the delivery partners.
- Drive innovation across the service, through identifying and implementing what is working well and creating a culture of innovation with the delivery partners.
Community asset development and external relationship building
- Assist with embedding the programme pan London by promoting the programme to external agencies through presentations and attending meetings.
- Supporting the Programme Director on all operational and project management needs, including coordination of team activities, as well as organising/facilitating training for delivery partners across the programme
- Effectively manage and own operational relationships with Local Authority and Delivery partner teams.
- Provide a local presence, drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across the delivery partnerships.
- Be responsible with oversight from the programme director to drive/action effective use of the personalisation budgets available on the programme to facilitate needs and ambitions identified by each individual.
Impact Management & Analysis
- Ensure coaches and service managers are able to use the data system accurately and effectively. Provide additional support and answer questions when they arise on the system.
- Support the programme Director to provide consistent, data and reporting to all partners and stakeholders.
- Gather and analyse data to ensure trends can identify the driver of poor performance or required change to improve the service delivery.
- Support the Programme Director in producing reports and insights that aid decision making, and will be used to present back learning, impact and challenges.
About you
You will have the following skills, knowledge and competencies:
· Drive to be part of a positive change to improve people’s life chances.
· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to young people.
· Significant contract management experience, including management of multiple subcontracts with external organisations. Demonstrated ability of driving improved performance of external teams through effective contract management.
· Experience and skilled in working across partner organisations and in using data and insight to inform and enhance performance
· Excellent operational management skills, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing delivery of multiple areas of responsibility.
· Knowledge of working with a case management system, including monitoring and maintaining data and ensuring teams are effectively using systems.
· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work
· Ability to develop and manage positive and collaborative relationships with many partners and stakeholders with different perspectives and interests.
· Ability to work independently and use own initiative to find solutions.
· Be prepared to attend London offices 3 days a week.
Desirable
· Knowledge of working within programmes which take a strength based and person-centred approach.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet




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Senior Programme Manager (Part-time Contract)
The Role:
This is an exciting 15-month contract opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager with experience in participatory/community arts who is passionate about driving impactful change and fostering intergenerational connections within an evolving, inclusive organisation. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless continuity and high-quality delivery of our respected intergenerational and care home arts programme during a period of organisational evolution.
At Magic Me, we believe in the power of diverse talent to drive innovation and create a powerful organisational culture. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from minoritised communities and disabled candidates, as we strive to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Although we welcome applications from everyone, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who identify as men as well as those from the Bengali community who are currently underrepresented on our team.
We also welcome local candidates with knowledge of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.
Role Details:
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Location: Bethnal Green, E2, East London. Hybrid working negotiable (the role requires office working for key delivery activities and supporting programme team colleagues).
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Salary: £44,000 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £26,640 for 3 days per week)
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Reporting to: Creative Director (Co-CEO)
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Contract Duration: 15 Months (January 2026 - March 2027)
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Working Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Who we're looking for:
You are an experienced programme leader, comfortable taking comprehensive ownership of an artistic programme that includes multiple projects across diverse contexts. Driven by a strong passion for co-creation, you bring significant expertise from senior project management or producer roles within the participatory/community arts sector. You excel at cultivating strong, authentic relationships with community and non-arts organisations, artists, and participants. With a proven track record in socially engaged practice and direct line management, you are adept at navigating changing environments and possess excellent communication skills that build and maintain vital connections. Your dedication to Magic Me’s mission and the transformative power of intergenerational arts is clearly evident.
Key responsibilities and deliverables:
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Programme oversight & leadership: Provide oversight of the full year creative programme, ensuring high quality delivery and the effective integration of individual projects. Collaborate on the design and management of the overall programme budget and manage staff and artist capacity.
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Team leadership & mentorship: Line-manage two Project Managers, fostering a supportive environment and prioritizing their development. Provide direct mentorship to a designated Project Manager as part of Magic Me's internal succession plan for the SPM role.
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Project practice & frameworks: Take responsibility for implementing effective ways of working for the Programme Team. Oversee project evaluation and ensure evaluation practice adheres to the ACE Impact & Insight framework.
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Partnership & artist relationships: Nurture key partner and artist relationships and oversee the Project Managers' portfolios of key relationships. Identify, engage, and establish potential arts and non-arts partners and participants for the 26/27 programme.
You can find full details of the role and its responsibilities in the job pack.
About Magic Me:
At Magic Me, we envision a world without ageism, where everyone can express their creativity and reach their full potential. Our mission is to inspire change through impactful art, fostering connections between generations. For over three decades, we've pioneered intergenerational arts practices, creating innovative projects in Tower Hamlets and leading the way in creative care home work across London and Essex.
Why now is the perfect time to join:
This is a truly exciting moment to join Magic Me as we are embarking on our next stage of evolution, transitioning to a dynamic Co-CEO model. This Senior Programme Manager role is essential in supporting this transition, particularly by nurturing our programme team and contributing to our internal succession plans. You'll be involved in flagship projects and actively participate in strategic discussions to help shape our new three-year strategy.
The Offer:
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Salary: £44,000 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £26,6400 for 3 days per week)
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Holiday: 25 days and bank holidays (pro-rata) + days between Christmas & New Year.
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Other benefits: 3% pension contribution, flexible and hybrid working negotiable, and weekly 1:1 wellbeing meetings. We may also offer an additional week of leave during August pending results of a recent trial in 2025.
Application process:
Applications are provisionally open until 9am on Monday 20th October, however, we will close the application form as soon as we have received enough applications. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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First-stage interviews will take place online on Monday 10th November.
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Second-stage interviews will take place in person at our Bethnal Green office on Monday 17th November.
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The planned start date is the week beginning 5th January 2026.
To apply, head to the "join our team" page on our website complete your application. Please submit an updated CV, our online form, and an equal opportunities form.
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Are you an experienced campaigns expert with an ability to drive political change?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Campaigns & Advocacy Manager to join our dynamic and ambitious team.
Permanent contract (following 6-month probation period), working full time (35 hours a week).
Salary: £49,572 (London-based)
The Children's Society is at an exciting stage of its journey with a clear organisational goal and renewed commitment to reverse the damaging decline in children's wellbeing. In order to achieve this, we need to deliver energising and empowering campaigns to bring about change in line with our policy and influencing priorities.
The Campaigns & Advocacy Manager will lead organisational political campaigning to drive policy change. You will work with colleagues in campaigning roles, alongside policy and public affairs experts within the Policy, Advocacy & Influencing team, reporting directly to the Director of Policy, Advocacy & Influencing. You will be setting the direction for our campaign plans and delivery, utilising a variety of creative methods to deliver campaign activity to increase support and engagement to enable successful influencing at a national and local level.
The role will work with the wider team to identify priority areas of campaigning across our priority areas of work; spanning young people's wellbeing and mental health, adolescent risk and vulnerability, and child poverty. You will set out an ambitious, strategic plan in line with these priorities alongside adapting to immediate opportunities to rapidly react and response to the external environment.
We are looking for a talented and ambitious manager to set this new, exciting direction for the organisation in delivering public advocacy efforts to bring about meaningful, impactful change for children and young people.
As part of this leadership of campaign and advocacy work, you will directly line manage a Senior Campaigns & Advocacy Officer and 2 part-time Campaigns & Advocacy Officers.
The individual in this role will be able to utilise multiple techniques and approaches to strategically plan, create, deliver and measure the impact of a range of campaigning activity. As a campaigns specialist, you will lead by example, delivering and enabling effective campaigning activity.
Key responsibilities will be to:
-Lead the campaigns and public advocacy work in line with defined policy and influencing priorities of the organisation, contributing to delivering and growing impact with and for young people.
-Set the organisational plan for delivering political campaigning activity, communicating this effectively to demonstrate and explain how campaigns activity will bring about policy change to positively impact young people.
-Create opportunities for young people, parent/carers and practitioners to be involved in campaigns and advocacy work, including having their voices heard by decision makers to inform policy change.
-Measure and capture the impact of campaigns and advocacy work, utilising data to form a powerful, compelling narrative to demonstrate the value of campaigning to influence change.
-Overseeing all campaign communications, externally and internally, to form an ambitious and inspiring tone and voice to political campaigning work.
-Direct line management and team group leadership, delivering specific projects and workstreams and contributing to the wider work of the Policy, Advocacy and Influencing team.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 20 October 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early from the 13th October 2025.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October 2025.
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Are you looking to launch your career in events and administration? Do you want to work for a values-driven organisation and make a difference in the world?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team as Alumni & Events Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced events professionals at the heart of an influential charity dedicated to developing leaders across the public, for-profit, and not-for-profit sectors.
In this role, you will engage directly with alumni (many of whom hold significant national or international positions), ensure our digital records are accurate and up-to-date, and play a key part in organising logistics for our events, both online and in person at Windsor Castle and Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park.
This is the perfect chance to develop your organisational and communication skills, gain hands-on experience running events in prestigious settings, and become part of a friendly, supportive team.
If you have a keen eye for detail, a can-do attitude, and strong digital skills – and if this role excites you - we would love to hear from you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Preferably London due to the clients you'll be working with; however, we will accept applications for any UK Trust office. This is a hybrid role, and 40-60% of your week will be in the office
Interviews: 3rd and 4th November
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
We’re looking for a bold and creative Business Development Manager to join The King’s Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward some of the most innovative commercial campaigns, cause-related marketing and fundraising products in the charity sector. Your work will directly power our mission to support young people to live, learn and earn, while helping us grow long-term, high-value brand partnerships.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on securing six-figure strategic partnerships from the consumer and leisure sectors. You’ll work closely with brand, youth marketing, commercial and senior leaders to develop pipelines, respond to briefs, and create bespoke opportunities that inspire brands to work with us. With your relationship-building skills, commercial acumen and creative flair, you’ll deliver compelling pitches, proposals and presentations that showcase the power of purposeful partnerships with The King’s Trust.
If you’re a confident partnership builder with a track record of winning big, thrive in a target-driven environment, and love bringing ideas to life through creative campaigns, we want to hear from you. Join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative and focused on transforming futures, and play your part in helping more young people unlock their potential.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Business Development Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of a Business Development Manager!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Carers Manchester is a partnership of Statutory and Voluntary Sector organisations who work together the plan, enhance and deliver advice and support services for unwaged carers in the city. Through working together, the Carers Manchester Pathway is in place, which supports carers being able to access the right advice and support at the right time in their caring journey.
Gaddum plays a key role in managing the development of the Carers Manchester Pathway, in supporting a network of voluntary sector organisations, ensuring that the carers voice is heard in everything that we do and delivering a Carers Helpline.
Following the recent award of an extension to our current contract we are looking for an administrator to support us in managing a number of workstreams which will enhance the provision of services for unpaid carers in the city.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Amongst the core tasks in this role will be to:
- Arrange and take minutes of a number of Carers Manchester meetings.
- Support the delivery of a number of projects and workstreams co-ordinated by Gaddum.
- Take responsibility for receiving and inputting data into databases and spreadsheets.
- Provide an initial point of contact for carers and professionals contacting our services.
You could be the person we are looking for if you have:
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to collate and input data onto data management systems.
- Experience of working within an administration function.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our vision is for every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health, wealth and self.
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Do you want to play a pivotal role in ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy?
Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative individual with a flair for networking and a track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes to lead our fundraising programme.
Now more than ever, powerful anti-corruption voices are needed in a fragmented world where democracy is under threat globally. Join our small, tenacious, driven and highly collaborative team, and be part of the anti-corruption movement creating a more hopeful future.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on 18th October 2025.
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a bold, brave voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way. We are agile and opportunistic, seizing political opportunities to push for reforms, while continually building the evidence base through our court monitoring, enforcement tracking and research. We punch above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.
Spotlight’s team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Head of Finance & Operations, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. The Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Fundraising Manager is a new role, bringing the staff team to eight. We are committed to maintaining our exceptional team working environment, flexible working arrangements, and ensuring that staff are recognised, respected and have opportunity to develop in their roles.
In the six years since it was established, Spotlight has had significant trust fundraising success and established strong relationships with institutional funders who understand our work and its impact. Under a new three year strategy we are seeking to sustainably grow and diversify our funding base - across trusts and foundations and by establishing a major donor fundraising programme to enable us to increase our impact.
We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy, create new opportunities and relationships, lead the cultivation and stewardship of new trust funders, and develop a new major donor fundraising programme.
In this role you will have strategic accountability for fundraising and overseeing progress towards fundraising targets, working with the team and the Board to generate ideas and deliver proposals for raising funds, and for highlighting our impact to potential donors. You will be a hands-on fundraiser, who builds relationships with donors, keeps on top of developments in the funding landscape, develops compelling and creative pitches and proposals for funders, and as a result delivers sustainable income generation to ensure Spotlight achieves our organisational goals.
Key responsibilities
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Lead on executing Spotlight’s fundraising strategy and donor management
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Identify, maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations and other appropriate giving vehicles
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Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, high net-worth individuals and Donor-Advised Funds
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Work with the team to develop exciting ideas to pitch to funders and to highlight our impact, as well as identifying funding gaps and opportunities
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Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure trust funding for specific projects and core activities
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Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider team, Executive Director and Board to deliver the fundraising strategy and embed fundraising confidence and process across the team
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Work with the team to develop Spotlight’s impact story and generate ideas about promoting Spotlight’s work, in line with our values
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Track our fundraising efforts and maintain an effective overview of relationships through our Beacon CRM system
Person specification - essential criteria
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A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and generate new opportunities
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Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, with strong oral, writing, presentation, relationship building and networking skills
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Proven track record in developing and nurturing productive and long-term relationships with potential funders
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Proven track record of meeting targets from a high-value fundraising programme (trusts and major donors)
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Proven track record in researching and identifying new trust and major donor prospects, and developing effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
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Experience of developing exciting pitches and high-quality funding proposals with narrative and financial reports
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Collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead internal engagement in fundraising and grant management
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail
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IT proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records using our Beacon CRM system
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An understanding of due diligence in relation to donors and donations
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A passion for fighting corruption
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Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person specification - desirable criteria
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Ability to think strategically about fundraising and how it interacts with the overall organisation strategy
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Experience of raising funds a field that is relevant or related to fighting corruption
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Good financial literacy and understanding of project budgets and restricted / unrestricted funding
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Experience of organising major donor cultivation events
Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Working arrangements:
Two year contract with a view to making this a permanent role. Four days (28 hours) per week - with flexibility depending on the right candidate. 24 days of annual leave (pro rated from 30 for full-time roles) plus pro rated public holidays. Remote working from home required, with regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working available.
Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 20th October.
We anticipate that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom during w/c 27th October or w/c 3rd November (first round). There will be in-person interviews in London following that (for those who progress to the second round).
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
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Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (depending upon experience)
Location: Ealing, West London (Hybrid with min. 3 days on-site, 2 working from home)
Dementia Concern is at a pivotal moment in its journey. For over 30 years, we have been at the heart of our community, supporting people living with dementia and their families through dedicated care, guidance, and advocacy.
Now, we are embarking on a critical transformation to strengthen our financial sustainability, sharpen our operational efficiency, and safeguard our services for the future.
To lead this turnaround, we are seeking a visionary, strategic, and financially astute leader to serve as our new Chief Executive Officer who will:
- Provide engaging and inspiring leadership, that will shape the charity’s future direction and lead the team with an inclusive, authentic and engaging style.
- Deliver the financial strategy by manging all contracts in the best interest of the charity and its clients. Ensure costs are controlled and that efficiencies are identified and implemented.
- Ensure that all fundraising programmes and initiatives are planned and delivered.
- Identify ways in which we can do things better and be the leading provider of Dementia Care in the community.
- Forge powerful and productive relationships with our key stakeholders, the NHS, local authorities, partners, and supporters to enhance our impact for the community we serve.
- Be the external voice in the community for Dementia Concern and build upon the great work that we have done.
- Work in partnership with our Board of Trustees to ensure delivery of our stratergy and development of the charity.
About You
This role will be right for you if you really want to make a difference to the work that we do at Dementia Concern, being at the helm and leading the great team that we must accomplish more in the community is a great opportunity to embrace.
We would love to hear from you if you have a proven track record in leading teams, are able to build and maintain strong relationships with partners, are confident in being the external voice for the work that we do and be the person who is championing all things related to our purpose.
This role does require you to be agile and able to pivot from thinking strategically to understanding the core model and how we operate and explore how we could operate better, to being able to deliver results in an innovative way.
Our final ask is that you are an excellent communicator, have strong planning, influencing, and analytical skills that you can bring to the team at Dementia Concern.
We welcome applications from all, be it those who have knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting people with Dementia. But we are also keen to receive applications from experienced leaders outside of the sector, who can bring relevant and transferable skills who have a passion for the space we work in.
If you would like an exploratory conversation about the role, please do send an email to the above contact (email info visible when you click 'How to apply') and we will be happy to arrange a time to speak with you.
Closing date Friday 24th October 2025.
Dementia Concern is an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We welcome applications from candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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.
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- Shape strategy and collaborate globally to grow life-saving stem cell donation.
- Lead key teams to ensure excellence and safety.
About Our Client
DKMS is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. With a presence in multiple countries, DKMS is renowned for its innovation in donor registration, patient support, and medical research. The UK team, based in Chiswick, is a dynamic and values-led group committed to saving lives through stem cell donation.
Job Description
- Lead the Medical, Donor Services, and Finance teams, ensuring operational excellence, clinical quality, and alignment with both UK healthcare frameworks and global DKMS standards.
- Co-develop the strategic vision for DKMS UK with the other Country Lead (Communication & Engagement), fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture.
- Oversee personnel, processes, and performance across departments, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Innovate in medical operations, donor services, and registry processes in partnership with colleagues and healthcare partners.
- Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations, including clinical standards, data protection (GDPR), charitable governance, and healthcare practice.
- Build robust operational infrastructure - systems, workflows, and staffing - that enable sustainable growth and service excellence.
- Work with department heads to enhance donor registration, retention, and support, aligning with global DKMS goals.
- Share responsibility for the UK P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
- Represent DKMS in national and international forums, positioning us as a trusted leader in stem cell transplantation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centres, donor registries, and other key partners.
The Successful Applicant
- Advanced academic qualification in medicine, life sciences, healthcare management or a related field; combined with business administration training or demonstrable commercial experience
- Proven experience in a senior leadership or managing director role, ideally within healthcare, non-profit or regulated medical environments.
- Significant background in leading cross-functional teams with a blend of clinical and operational responsibilities.
- Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient/donor safety, healthcare compliance, and donor management pathways.
- Strong financial management expertise, with experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Strategic and hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organisational change.
What's on Offer
£100,000 and £115,000 basic + bonus + benefits
Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6820687Z
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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.
The Digital and Social Media Creative is responsible for developing and creating engaging digital content and for managing Sight Scotland’s social media channels. This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for social media in the charity sector. The role will enhance Sight Scotland’s online presence and engage their audiences, inspiring people to donate, take part in sponsored events and online campaign actions as well as contacting the charities for support with sight loss.
It is important that the successful candidate for this role has existing experience of working within a charity/fundraising environment. In order to ensure the role is successful, an understanding of fundraising and how we can effectively apply digital tools and techniques to support income generation is vital.
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Hybrid, with 2 days a week in Edinburgh office
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37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
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Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
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Closing midnight Tuesday 21st October
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Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 29th October in person at Sight Scotland's HQ in Edinburgh.
In order to progress your application, please download the Candidate Pack and make contact with THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please ensure you reach out to arrange a call with enough time before the role closes as unfortunately we cannot progress candidates to longlist who haven't been screened.
War on Want is recruiting a Head of Campaigns - Strategy and Impact to bring in strategic level capacity to War on Want campaigns.
War on Want is dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation, mobilising support and building alliances to fight for human rights, especially workers’ rights, raising public awareness of the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice, and empowering people to take action for change. We are a membership organisation and work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.
Reporting to the Director of Campaigns, Policy and Programmes, this is a new role working within the department to provide strategic oversight and coordination across War on Want’s campaigning portfolio, to evolve the organisation’s creative tools and techniques for both online and offline campaigning, and lead on impact learning to inform the development of campaign plans.
The role is both strategic and operational, supporting the development and integration of national and international campaigns that will engage and mobilise new and existing supporters, with a particular focus on War on Want’s priority campaign programme areas on Justice for Palestine and on a Global Green New Deal.
We are looking for an experienced campaign strategist who knows how to drive campaigns forward, familiar with the different tools and techniques to inspire online and offline campaigning, and who can spark creative ways to deliver impact and secure campaign successes working effectively and collaboratively across teams. You will be responsible for managing our three Senior Campaigners who lead on War on Want’s thematic campaigns, supporting strategy development and implementation, taking an intersectional approach to connect across the issues we campaign on, and coordinating across teams to ensure campaigns deliver for the shared organisational objectives of generating impact, engagement and income.
War on Want staff can work from War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP and from home. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required.
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 27 October 2025.
War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.
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Contract
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Somerset House, London, although hybrid working is encouraged
About Us
Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Role and Responsibilities
Blue Marine has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this newly created role, you will be the key link between the finance team and the wider organisation. You'll lead on our restricted fund budgets, working closely with project managers and department heads to ensure their accuracy, evaluate and communicate their performance and lead on the designing and structuring of new proposals. This role is extremely outwardly facing and requires somebody that thrives on working with others. You will work alongside another Senior Project Accountant who focuses on the key strategic grants within the organisation, and you will have one direct report.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to join an incredibly ambitious and agile organisation with a track record of delivering lasting change. In the past five years Blue Marine’s income and charitable expenditure has more than tripled, with work spanning 25 countries and involving over 200 project partners.
Supporting the Director of Finance, Operations & Governance (DFOG), you will:
· Be the key link between Finance and the wider organisation, providing high-quality analysis and clear communication through reporting and everyday interactions.
· Design, build and maintain budgets for cutting edge dynamic global projects.
· Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Blue Marine’s wider teams, regularly meeting with around project managers to review budgets.
· Work closely with our project partners around the world, supporting them with budgeting, analysis and financial reporting. This may result in opportunities for international travel.
· Identify and flag potential queries (such as expected under/overspend, run rate, incorrect staff time allocations) to relevant colleagues.
· Line manage one direct report.
· Generate new ideas for process and efficiency improvements.
· Work closely with the fundraising team, providing their financial reporting to our donors and generating budgets for new proposals.
· Interpret and provide insightful analysis to enable effective decision-making processes across the senior management team.
· Maintain appropriate filing and assist in collation of evidence for annual audit.
· Tackle any other reasonable requests as required by the DFOG and wider organisation.
· Assist project managers with ad-hoc budget queries.
This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.
Skills and Experience required
We're Looking For
· A team player who gets fulfilment from supporting colleagues in financial matters.
· An innovator that thrives on problem solving.
· An effective communicator who can provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
Essential
· At least a part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA).
· Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
· Excellent written, numerate and verbal communications skills.
· Strong experience with budget management, ideally within a not-for-profit environment.
Personal qualities/specifications
· Passionate about the conservation of the environment and the oceans.
· Polite and cheerful can-do attitude.
· Able to discern meaning from financial data and critically analyse a situation.
· Able to communicate financial matters in a clear and concise manner.
· Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
· Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.
· Ability to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload.
Why us?
This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference!
We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.
We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments. We also recognise our head office is in London and currently offer an optional subsidy of £2,000 per year, which is available to employees attending this office at least two days per week.
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!
To Apply
Please apply for this opportunity with your CV and cover letter directly on the Blue Marine Foundation website by 7 November 2025.
Please note
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Action for ME, we believe that change won't just happen; it has to be made. That's why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that's helping people today with support, information, or care. Or working towards securing future change through our research and campaigning work.
The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
More information can be found in the application pack.
You will play a pivotal role supporting the Charity in several different ways. Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation, providing administrative support to the Director of Operations and the Chief Executive. As a self-starter you will manage a range of tasks such as diary management, meeting minutes, assisting with event administration and HR administration. No two days will be the same!
You will be the point of contact for our HR, recruitment and training systems, ensuring consistency and assurance across the organisation. You will support HR administration such as supporting recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding of colleagues as well as taking minutes for Board meetings, so you will need to be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
As a team player, you will provide comprehensive, confidential and sensitive people-orientated administration support, developing a deep understanding of our organisation, our work and build strong, effective working relationships with colleagues.
Remote working at home can be challenging for some and for others, it works incredibly well. You will need to be able to work on your own, use your own initiative and ensure you are proactive in maintain good levels of communication and contact with your colleagues to ensure we deliver the best service possible to people with ME.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Facilities Contract Manager
Location: London, Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £55,544 to £60,000
1st Interview (Face to Face) - w/c 10th Nov, 2025
About the Role
At Norwood, we’re proud to provide safe, high-quality environments that enable the people we support to live their best lives.
As Senior Facilities Contract Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing Norwood’s estate; overseeing outsourced Hard FM and Soft FM contracts to ensure all our buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
Working closely with the Assistant Director of Property and Facilities, you’ll lead on contract management, compliance monitoring, and service delivery across multiple sites. You’ll be the key link between Norwood, our contractors, and internal teams; ensuring our properties meet the highest standards while delivering value for money and operational excellence.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a values-driven charity.
About our Property and Facilities
Norwood’s Property and Facilities team plays a central role in maintaining and improving the environments where our services take place, from residential homes and supported living services to, children & family centres and a head office based across London and Berkshire.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Your Day-to-Day
- Manage and monitor outsourced Hard FM (M&E, compliance testing, maintenance) and Soft FM (cleaning, security, waste) contracts.
- Carry out regular site visits and inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and presentation standards are consistently met.
- Oversee helpdesk/ticketing systems and ensure timely resolution of issues across sites.
- Support statutory compliance, including fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety, and environmental management.
- Lead contract reviews, procurement processes, and service provider performance evaluations.
- Produce dashboards, KPI reports, and analysis to track FM performance and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support operational needs and minimise service disruption.
- Contribute to business continuity, health and safety, and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications, Training and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience managing FM services across a multi-site estate with outsourced delivery models.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Strong knowledge of facilities operations, statutory compliance, and health & safety legislation.
- Experience managing supplier performance and contract delivery.
- Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel between sites as required.
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, public sector, or social housing environment.
- Familiarity with CAFM/helpdesk systems.
- IWFM qualification
- Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency practices in FM.
Reward & Benefits
We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment with:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Jewish Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card scheme access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free eye tests and eyewear allowance
- Opportunities for development and leadership coaching