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This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone with interest in or experience of health or social care services who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing in England and looking to begin a new career in policy or research.

The King’s Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and to create career opportunities in health and care policy for a broader range of people. The policy and research field is not yet reflective of the health and care workforce in terms of ethnicity. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective, and we want to improve the way we influence health and social care policy. This positive action trainee post is aimed at people from an ethnic minority background who are interested in pursuing a career in policy and/or research who have not previously worked or had an internship in this field and is advertised under Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About the role 

The Policy and Research Trainee post is a broad-ranging development role that will support the post-holder to gain knowledge and experience of various aspects of policy and research within a specialist health and care policy team.

You will contribute to projects across a wide range of issues relating to health and social care policy and practice (see our website for some examples of our recent projects). You will gain experience in creating a range of outputs for different audiences, publishing and presenting research findings in an accessible way. Training will be available both internally and externally to develop not only relevant research skills but also wider aspects such as writing and giving presentations.

About us 

The King’s Fund’s mission is to inspire hope and build confidence for positive change, by boldly reimagining a health and care system that is compassionate, equitable and fit for the future, with people at its heart.

We want our staff to feel like they can bring their whole selves to work. We have a range of staff networks, including a Black Staff Network and an Allyship group. You can read more about our work on diversity and inclusion on our website.

About you 

We are looking for someone who is passionate and curious about improving health and care in England and who wants to learn more about health and care policy. 

You will have a demonstrable interest in learning about English health and care policy and research. You will already have experience with health or care, whether as a carer, patient or staff member, and an interest in improving health and wellbeing, for example by reducing health inequalities and improving social determinants of health.

You will not have previously worked in research or policy, but you’ll be enthusiastic about gaining the new skills and experience needed to start a career in policy or research. We are particularly interested to hear from people who see this opportunity as unique and critical to their career development.  

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form and the equal opportunities form. If completing the application forms present any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options. 

We will also be running two informal online sessions on Zoom on 9 or 13 April where you can hear from existing colleagues about what it’s like to work in The King’s Fund policy team and have the opportunity to ask questions. Please visit this job advert on our website to register. You only need to attend one of the sessions. . 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Sadly, we are unable to sponsor work permit applications, extensions or transfers from an existing UK employer. 

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 19 April.

Interviews will be held in person at The King’s Fund London office on 13 May (role available to commence in June but no later than September 2026).

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to play a key role in the next phase of our organisation-wide Salesforce rollout. Having successfully implemented Salesforce for donor management, we are now expanding the platform to support our international field operations. 

Working as part of our International Salesforce team, you will configure a brand‑new Salesforce NPC platform, integrate it with our existing NPSP donor system, and provide day‑to‑day support to users across 18 countries. You’ll be a Salesforce product champion - triaging support tickets, delivering configuration changes, supporting testing, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation. 

This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with our Salesforce Developer & Product Owner, Project Manager, and stakeholders around the world. Occasional travel to our London office and internationally may be required. 

About you 

You are a certified Salesforce Administrator with strong experience building and configuring Salesforce from scratch. You’re a confident communicator, an excellent problem solver, and comfortable supporting and training users in an international environment. Experience with NPSP and / or NPC is required. You must be a fluent English speaker with the right to work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania or Ukraine. 

About us 

Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organisation working with poor and marginalised families and children across Eastern Europe. We support communities through practical, emotional, and sustainable development initiatives - serving people regardless of religion or ethnic background. 

Rewards and benefits 

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Pension scheme 

• Flexible working, with occasional travel 

Help develop a new international Salesforce platform, transforming the lives of families, children, and communities in Eastern Europe. Working with 18 countries, this is a real opportunity to make a difference. 

Fixed term up to 12 months (maternity cover) 

Plan International UK is a global charity advancing equality for girls and a just world for all.

Because here’s the truth: around the world, girls still face more risks and fewer choices – and their hard-won freedoms are increasingly under threat.

But girls aren’t backing down and neither are we. Together the plan is still on, until every girl is safe, in school, and can choose her own future. Until we are all equal.

We’re looking for a talented Copy and Content Officer (maternity cover) to help bring our story to life – boldly, clearly and consistently. If you’re a brilliant writer who loves working collaboratively to create powerful content, this is an exciting opportunity to make your words count. 

In this role you’ll be our in-house copy expert, working with others to help embed our refreshed challenger brand identity and drive engagement across a variety of formats and channels. You’ll craft and edit impactful copy in line with our recently refreshed tone of voice, house style, brand guidelines and communications principles. You’ll play an active role as part of the Brand and Content team in planning and shaping the content that powers our marketing, fundraising and influencing goals. And you’ll model how to execute ethical creative ideas through the power of words – and help others feel confident doing it too.

This role sits within the Strategic Communications and Content Unit in the Influencing and External Affairs Directorate, working closely with teams across the organisation including the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Directorate. 

To be our successful candidate you’ll:

•    have a track record of creating and editing powerful, audience-focused copy across multiple formats and channels. 
•    be passionate about words and understand their power, selecting them thoughtfully to ensure storytelling is clear, authentic, inclusive and anti-racist.
•    be able to demonstrate you’re a true team player and willing to contribute to the operation of a small and creative content team. 
•    bring strong interpersonal skills that help you ace creative briefs, elevate ideas and strengthen how we communicate right across the organisation. 
•    have experience helping colleagues improve their writing through clear, constructive guidance that lifts the overall quality of our content.  

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 15 April 2026 

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28 April 2026 and Wednesday 29 April 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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We are recruiting for a temporary community fundraising mananger for a childrens hospice,This role will focus on supporting the delivery and development of the hospices community fundraising programme, maintaining strong relationships with supporters, and helping to grow income from local communities. Working closely with the wider fundraising team, you will help coordinate community fundraising activities, support key supporters and volunteers, and ensure the programme continues to deliver meaningful engagement and sustainable income.

Hybrid working min 2 days in the office , need a enhanced DBS

The Company
Support the delivery of the hospices community fundraising programme and associated income targets
Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, and local businesses
Identify opportunities to grow income through community partnerships and supporter-led fundraising
Represent the hospice at community events, fundraising activities, and local meetings
Provide excellent stewardship to community supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers
Offer guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities
Ensure supporters feel valued and connected to the impact of their fundraising
Support the development of new community fundraising opportunities and initiatives particularly across our new geographic catchment
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to maximise supporter engagement
Contribute ideas and insight to help strengthen the community fundraising programme

The Role
Experience in community fundraising or a relationship-based income generation role
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident in public speaking and able to present to an audienceStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities
Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills.
Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle Knowledge of community fundraising methods and supporter stewardship
Experience working in the charity or hospice sector
Experience of using Raisers Edge database

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.

Our School Talks are a key part of our work at Just Like Us. We take hundreds of bookings from schools every year, and deliver hundreds of school talks across the UK with the support of our LGBT+ volunteers aged 18-25.

This role will be key in working with schools to clarify and action their bookings with us, and supporting our volunteers to deliver those talks, working with the Volunteering Team.

The application deadline is 23:00 on Monday 20 April 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!

Summary of the Role

Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity and works with thousands of schools and young people across the UK through its programmes. This role is critical to the delivery of our mission and will support the Education Programmes and Impact Manager to deliver School Talks so that we can reach even more young people across the UK with our stories of allyship. The role will be working across the Programmes Team, working on the School Talks programme primarily. The Programmes Team delivers the Ambassador programme, Pride Groups and resources for schools. This role is an entry-level position and will provide the successful candidate with a strong foundation for a career in the voluntary sector. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, with strong organisational and administrative skills, and good communication skills to join a friendly, driven Programmes Team. We are very keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates.

About Just Like Us

Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity. Founded in 2016, we work with primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges across the UK to improve the lives of LGBT+ young people. To do that, we run several programmes:
● Ambassador Programme: We support our ambassadors to use their voice, develop skills and find community. They also deliver our School Talks programme to schools across the UK.
● School Talks programme: We train and support our LGBT+ 18 to 25 year olds to speak in secondary schools about growing up LGBT+ and allyship.
● Pride Groups: We help secondary schools set up and run lunchtime or after school clubs for LGBT+ pupils and their allies to meet, learn and get support, creating a safe space in every setting.
● Resource Library: We provide free resources to thousands of schools, making LGBT+ inclusive education accessible to all. This includes free e-learning for teachers to increase their confidence in creating LGBT+ inclusive educational settings.
● School Diversity Week: We run the UK-wide celebration of LGBT+ equality in primary and secondary schools. We provide free educational resources to thousands of schools, making LGBT+ inclusive education accessible to all.

Job Description

This role reports directly to the Education Programmes and Impact Manager.

Programme delivery
● Support the Programmes Team to deliver our programmes
● Good regular communication and reporting to the Education Programmes and Impact Manager
● Manage the administration of our School Talk programme, including organising bookings with schools, organising volunteers, supporting schools and ambassadors, supporting the whole delivery
● Represent the charity at conferences, events, prides and fairs
● Ensure volunteers have a fulfilling and engaging experience when volunteering with Just Like Us, that they feel recognised and understand the impact of their contribution
● Work collaboratively across teams to manage logistics and ensure the smooth running of Just Like Us programmes throughout the academic year
● Support the delivery of our education programmes, including delivering talks, workshops and training for teachers on LGBT+ issues
● Support with the creation and development of resources
● Assist the monitoring and evaluation of programmes by distributing surveys, collecting case studies and providing analysis of data obtained to evidence our impact
● Support our marketing and communication initiatives, writing emails and monitoring open rates
● Assist with the maintenance of our online databases and systems for confidential data
● Support programme effectiveness by contributing to improving internal workflows and procedures
● Escalate any issues, monitor risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Cross-team working
● Collaborate with colleagues in our Communications, Development and Education to deliver our charitable purpose
● Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the charity, promoting a culture that embraces and celebrates individual differences and ensures the organisation's programmes and workplace practices are inclusive and reflect the diverse communities it serves

Safeguarding is a collective responsibility and all employees, volunteers, and stakeholders are expected to actively contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for children, young people, staff, adults at risk and programme participants. The listed role responsibilities are not exhaustive and employees may be required to take on additional tasks related to other organisational needs as and when necessary.

Person specification: experience, skills and attributes

The applicant must:
● Be passionate about LGBT+ inclusion in education and be highly motivated to support us to grow
● Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a relationship builder with school teachers, head teachers and our volunteers who are LGBT+ and 18-25
● Have good written and verbal communication skills
● Have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with great attention to detail
● Have a willingness to learn and develop
● Be able to travel across the UK to represent Just Like Us at national conferences and event
● Be able to work effectively both independently, as part of a team and across the organisation
● Be highly computer literate, willing to learn and use our database Salesforce quickly and proficient in using email, Google Sheets and Google Docs (or equivalent)
● Be able to work very effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
● Flexibility to commence work from 8:00am, Monday to Friday to support early-morning school programme delivery when needed

Desirable but not essential
● Experience of working with schools

The application deadline is 23:00 on Monday 20 April 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th of May 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers. 

Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.

“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022

This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.

“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022

Why Chell Perkins?

At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.

“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020

Client mix

Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.

Applications

This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.

For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.

If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we are looking for:

• Evidence of strong written communication skills
• Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
• Ability to write persuasively
• Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.

Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.

A note about generative AI use

As an agency we are not against the use of AI to research or help improve the quality of your application. However, we strongly advise against using AI to generate copy for you. Last year, over 40 applications contained sections with identical wording, due to the use of generative AI. As a result, we could not get to know the applicants from their writing, and subsequently had to reject all of these applications.

Learning and Insights Manager

Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in our office in London

Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time
Please note that Blagrave is currently trialling a four-day working week. At present, full-time hours total 32 per week. This arrangement may change following the outcome of the trial and could increase to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 30th April 2026

The Blagrave Trust is a charity that funds and collaborates with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in young people as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society.

We are committed to centring the voices of young people and those affected by the issues we work on. Our board and staff team bring lived and learnt experience that supports our mission. We listen closely to young people, partners and communities to better understand the realities they face and the systems that shape them.

Blagrave will launch a new organisational strategy in June 2026 that will guide our approach over the coming years.

About the role

As Blagrave prepares to launch our new strategy in 2026, this role will help ensure that learning informs our decisions and strengthens our work. The Learning and Insights Manager will support the development and implementation of our emerging impact framework, evaluating evidence, stories and reflections from young people, partners and colleagues to help us understand what is working, what is not, and what this means for our future.

The role is primarily internal (around 70% of your time). You will lead our learning processes, create meaningful spaces for reflection, and develop practical tools that help colleagues learn, adapt and act. You will ensure that insights are captured, synthesised, shared and used across the organisation, from day-to-day practice through to strategic decisions.

You will also help us communicate what we are learning to the wider sector (around 30% of your time). Through reflection pieces, identification of sector-relevant events, and collaboration with partners and funders, you will support Blagrave to be part of meaningful sector wide conversations.

If you are curious, collaborative and motivated by the belief that good learning leads to better outcomes for young people, this role offers a real opportunity to shape change within Blagrave and beyond.

We recognise this is a broad role. Final responsibilities and priorities will be shaped together with the postholder based on their strengths, experience and workload capacity.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative information to support insight generation (through research or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience designing and facilitating organisational learning processes and reflective spaces.
• Able to present data clearly and in a compelling manner for different audiences (written and verbal).
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insight.
• Ability to identify themes, patterns and connections across programmes and learning sources.
• Strong communication and writing skills, able to summarise learning clearly for different audiences.
• Experience supporting teams to learn, adapt and embed reflective practice in day-to-day work.
• A proactive, thoughtful problem solver able to balance reflection with practical action.
• Comfort with ambiguity and an iterative, learning-oriented approach.
• Digital literacy skills, including the ability to use simple tools for organising information, creating basic dashboards or summaries, and supporting light-touch knowledge management (e.g., shared drives, spreadsheets, survey tools).
• Experience communicating learning or insight externally (e.g., blogs, reflection pieces, sector discussions).
• Comfort organising information using simple knowledge-management tools (e.g., shared drive structures, basic templates, or light-touch digital tools).

Why Blagrave

At Blagrave, you will be part of a dedicated team focussed on work that matters. You’ll also get a package that includes:

• competitive salary
• coaching, training and support to help you develop
• 25 days annual leave + company closure between Christmas and New Year’s + bank holidays
• Flexible working and the option for extended remote working

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Blagrave, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Blagrave is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We expect all staff to actively engage in anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices and contribute to creating an inclusive environment for all, including young people and partners.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to creating safe environments for young people and partners. All staff share responsibility for promoting safety, noticing concerns, and acting in line with our safeguarding policy. All job offers are made subject to appropriate background checks.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and 2 references.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust was established 80 years ago and today is one of the UK’s fastest growing charities for nature. We seek to appoint a Digital Marketing Officer to join the communications and public affairs team.

We are looking for a digital marketing expert to lead and boost engagement online, drive footfall to our visitor centres as well as events, and inspire more people across Yorkshire to choose a wilder life. 

This is a role in which you could make a world of difference, by bringing wild experiences to more people through colourful content and stories, leading to positive action for wildlife and driving recognition for our trusted brand. 

Close collaboration with colleagues across the Trust is essential, working with communication, engagement, reserve and visitor services colleagues to promote events, and a growing programme of wildlife-themed festivals and wildlife watching experiences. 

You will have experience of planning and delivering strategy to reach different audiences through channels, as well as creating or commissioning content that reaches audiences with impact. You will have an ability and interest in using analytics to help bring continuous learning and improvement to our activity. 

People tell us that the best thing about working at the Trust is the people and you’ll join a dedicated communications and public affairs team, in the growing fundraising and engagement directorate. 

Yorkshire is home to some of the UK’s most amazing wildlife and wild places but much of it is under growing pressure and facing an uncertain future. We are part of UK wide movement restoring nature, helping people take meaningful action and creating an inclusive society where nature matters. You will have an opportunity to truly make a difference in one of England’s largest regions, to inspire more people to notice, enjoy and take action for Yorkshire’s incredible wildlife and wild places.  

Job Description

The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.

We are now seeking a skilled and proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance and Operations Directorate and play a pivotal role in strengthening our financial insight, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring the organisation’s financial resilience.

As outlined in the job description, this role is central to “delivering timely, accurate, and insightful management information to support effective strategic decision‑making across the organisation” and to “maintaining robust financial accounts, ensuring that all financial data is reliable and up to date.”

 

The Role

This is a key position within the charity, responsible for producing high‑quality management information, partnering with budget holders, and driving continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

You will lead the month‑end process, oversee cashflow forecasting, support the annual budget cycle, and develop financial models to inform strategic decisions. You will also deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations when required, ensuring continuity and operational resilience.

The role includes line management of the Senior Finance Officer and the opportunity to contribute to cross‑organisational projects, including impact measurement, funding bids, and organisational change initiatives.

About You

You will be a qualified and experienced management accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record of producing high‑quality financial analysis, business partnering, and driving improvements in financial systems.

You will bring:

· Substantial post‑qualification experience, ideally within the charity or not‑for‑profit sector

· Experience designing management accounts, dashboards and KPI reporting

· Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Excel capability

· Experience leading or contributing to digital transformation or process improvement projects

· The ability to translate complex financial information for non‑financial colleagues

· Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audit processes

· Knowledge of charity SORP and sector specific compliance requirements

At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.

Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.

Safeguarding

 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

 

· 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

· Five additional days between Christmas and New Year

· 6% pension contribution

· Group income protection

· Critical illness cover

· Life assurance

· Health Cash Plan

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Two volunteering days

· Birthday day off

· Season ticket loan

· Flexible working

· Wellbeing plan

Deadline for applications: Sunday 12 April
First stage interviews: 20–22 April
Second stage interviews: 27–29 April

Our client, The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) is an affiliate What Works Centre, and part of the UK Government’s What Works Movement. Their vision is to eliminate equality gaps in higher education (HE). Their mission is to improve lives through evidence-informed practice.

​TASO was set up in 2019 and became an independent charity in April 2021. Their work focuses on the generation, synthesis and dissemination of high-quality evidence about effective practice in widening participation and student outcomes. They primarily focus on developing and disseminating causal evidence.

​Role:

​The Chief Research Officer will ensure the smooth and successful delivery of TASO’s Research & Evaluation programme, with overall responsibility for TASO’s Research and Evaluation budget. This will involve managing the staff involved in these functions to deliver TASO’s research, evaluation, synthesis and evidence mobilisation activities to time and within budget.
 
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the postholder will help shape TASO’s overall strategic direction and translate this into a clear programme of research and evaluation activity. They will lead and manage the teams responsible for research and evaluation to ensure that TASO’s strategies are delivered effectively on time and within budget.
 
The role includes overseeing the delivery of TASO’s research programmes, ensuring compliance, managing research funding rounds, and maintaining strong oversight of subcontracted work. The Chief Research Officer will also oversee the development and implementation of TASO’s evaluation strategy, including the commissioning and monitoring of evaluations and the effective functioning of governance mechanisms such as the Research Sub-committee and Evaluation Advisory Panel.
 
Working with the Chief Executive and Head of Communications, they will ensure a strategic approach to communications, dissemination and stakeholder engagement, strengthening awareness and uptake of TASO’s work across the sector. The postholder will champion the quality, accuracy and transparency of TASO publications and act as a credible and respected voice for robust service research and evaluation.

Key objectives:

• Act as overall in-house lead on all TASO research and evaluation activities, upholding methodological standards to ensure the production of high-quality casual evidence
• Plan and oversee TASO’s research and evaluation programmes, including ensuring adherence to all relevant procurement, legal and ethical requirements, delivery of research funding rounds and effective management of research and evaluation partners
• Take overall responsibility for the TASO research and evaluation budget, including budget allocation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
• Lead resourcing and budgetary planning and reporting for the research and evaluation team
• Oversee the quality, accuracy and transparency of TASO research and evaluation publications
• Oversee the running of the Research and Evaluation subcommittee of the TASO Board to ensure effective scrutiny of the Research and Evaluation programme and a clear line of support for the Board to understand our work
• Act as ambassador and leader of TASO, speaking at external events about the TASO Research and Evaluation programme
• Provide line management for team members, with overall leadership for a team of seven
• Work with the Chief Executive to develop and monitor TASO’s overall strategic direction, and to translate this strategic direction into the effective operations and activities of the organisation
• Lead on work to mobilise Research and Evaluation outputs (e.g. through events, publications and stakeholder engagement) via effective liaison with the Communications team.

​Candidate:​

Education/qualification and training
Essential

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline PhD or Masters level qualification with evidence of applied research

Knowledge/skills
Essential

• Overseeing and managing research projects, including scoping, planning, delivering and reporting, and quality-assurance
• Confident and clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to review and edit others’ work in line with organisational style
• Considering and synthesising complex information into formats that are useful to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, practitioners and the lay public.

Desirable

• Budget planning and monitoring
• Coordinating and influencing diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic. priorities, including building positive relationships and convening forums where stakeholders can be briefed and issues surfaced.
• Understanding of widening participation and/or student success agendas.

Experience
Essential

• Designing and implementing rigorous quantitative impact evaluations, including randomised controlled trials, difference in differences, regression discontinuity, and propensity score matching, particularly applied to policymaking
• Applying academic research to real-world problems
• Line and project management of staff with a range of development needs, including developmental coaching and performance management
• Managing multiple projects and competing demands.

Desirable

• Commissioning and overseeing external research providers
• Developing and delivering capability-building presentations and workshops for professional audiences.

Personal characteristics/other requirements
Essential

• Committed to evidence-led decision-making
• Determined, resilient and optimistic approach to work
• Able to advocate for robust evaluation and build enthusiasm and capacity in non-expert collaborators. ​​

Apply:
​
Please review the Job Pack for full details.

​To apply, please send of a copy of your CV together with a separate personal statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining why you’re interested in the role and how you meet the person specification, to Tim Hamilton-West at Whiton Maynard, via the link below. 

Please note that you must already have the right to work in UK to apply for this role.
 
Closing date: Monday 13 April (1pm)

​As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.​

Operations Director

Are you the strategic and collaborative leader who can innovate with and enable the newly formed central operations team to speed reach and community impact while strengthening resilience? 

Location: Redbridge/Hybrid, with flexible working

Salary: FTE £52,000 (£41,600 pro-rata with salary review due in May)

Contract: Part Time 28 hours per week, permanent

Closing date: 24 April 2026

Join a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Following a review of the current strategy and resources in 2025, the charity has strengthened its resilience and programme impact. We are now seeking Operations Director to bring the operations teams together and ensure their professional skills and knowledge can add value and impact to the mission delivery and team culture.

About the Role

The role calls for a forward-thinking and accomplished Operations Director to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and to embed a culture of shared leadership, continuous learning, and improvement.

Your strategic leadership and operational brief will span central functions of; Finance, Human Resources, Digital Communications, Risk and Compliance.

A pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, you will ensure that operations run smoothly and effectively, aligning systems and processes with strategic goals and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

You will play an integral role with the CEO, Board of Trustees, partners, and colleagues bringing the vision to life, driving forward strategic priorities, and fostering a working culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Personal style is key, you will be a natural collaborator and a strong communicator, able to build trusted relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders alike.

You will lead the team of committed professionals and manage relationships with outsourced specialists, ensuring the support provided strengthens capacity to change, grow and deliver impact for communities.

What you will bring

• Significant experience in a senior operations or leadership role working across multiple disciplines
• Experience in several of the operational areas listed, with a proven ability to apply best practise solutions and to quickly pick up new skills
• Able to lead multiple operational functions, to prioritise, make best use of resources, and ensure they are aligned with our mission and strategic priorities. Experience managing outsourced functions, an advantage.
• Rigorous problem solver and accomplished in data-driven decision-making, evidence and insight based to drive innovation, and operational excellence.
• Track record of embedding organisational change and able to inspire, influence, and bring others on the journey
• Proven ability to identify improvements in organisational systems and processes, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and impact
• Excellent organisational, prioritising and time management skills
• Fluency with digital systems including Microsoft 365
• Excellent communication, influencing and engagement skills
• Strategic and inclusive leadership skills able to build teams and develop culture
• A ‘can do’ proactive approach, able to work creatively and with impact in resource limited environments
• Resilience, change readiness, self-awareness and a commitment to learning for yourself and your team

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

What’s on offer

• A competitive salary (reviewed in May each year)
• 28 hours per week (can be over 4 or 5 days)
• Flexible working with 3 days per week in the office
• 25.5 days leave, full time equivalent 28 days (plus statutory holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after by Teams and shortlisted candidates will have an interview on May 6th, 7th or 12th, 2026.

We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. 

Would you like to help send donated medicines around the world to those who do not have access to live-saving medicines? IHP is recruiting a Logistics Officer to become part of our growing logistics team who coordinate the safe and responsible donation of medical products to where the needs are greatest, so that people don’t suffer needlessly from treatable illnesses.

As a Logistics Officer you will play an integral role in IHP’s work arranging the shipping of donated medicines and medical supplies, for example our essential health packs and antibiotics, ensuring their secure transportation to disaster hit and vulnerable communities such as Sudan and Gaza.

Your responsibilites will include:

• ​Securing cost effective shipping quotes from some of the largest freightforwarders in the UK
• Preparing shipping documentation
• Ensuring shipping files are accurate and kept up to date
• Updating offers on our management system
• Communicating regularly with external partners, including key logistics partners, carriers, NGO's receiving shipments 
• Representing the Logistics team on the QMT (Quality Management Team)

Who you are:

- You'll have administrative/record keeping experience or demonstable transferable skills
- A dedicated team player who enjoys working well in a small team as well as autonomously
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and targets 
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy and be numerically minded (Intermediate Excel skills desirable)
- IT literate in MS Office applications with experience of working with data and systems
- A natural problem solver, you'll have a good initative and be solutions focused
- Proficient communication skills, verbally and written with an ability to build strong working relationships
- Highly organised multi-tasker, with a personality that works calmly under pressure 
- Commited to upholding IHP's Christian ethos and values

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

About IHP

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest. 

In the last three years, IHP have supported over 54 million patients and vulnerable communities around the world – places such as Yemen, Ukraine and Gaza. We’ve sent medicine worth well over £56 million, changing lives and impacting futures. We run multiple partnerships to support this work – with pharmaceutical companies who donate medicines, our logistics partners who help us warehouse and ship the medicines overseas and finally our valued NGO partners and individual medics delivering healthcare to those who need it.  Together these partnerships enable medicines to reach those in need.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your logistics career in an organisation where your work truly matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven team committed to improving access to essential medicines for people who need them most.

Over the past three years, our staff satisfaction scores have averaged above 85%. Staff describe working at IHP as ‘impactful and rewarding’ with ‘always new challenges and opportunities’.

If you’re ready to use your skills to create meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station 

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. We encourage you to read the accompanying document 'IHP Christian Ethos and Values' before applying.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Location: Reading, Hybrid (once a month to Reading office)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £35,000 per annum 
Contract Type: FTC Maternity Cover
Campaign Closes: 8th April 2026
Interviews: 15th/16th/17th April 2026

On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. 

Core Purpose
The Wishgranting Supplier Account Manager's role is to oversee and optimise the relationships between Make-A-Wish and our supplier partners, ensuring that suppliers effectively contribute to the organisation’s mission to fulfil impactful wishes. The role encompasses relationship management, supplier stewardship, and technology integration to drive efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. They will play a crucial role in supporting the WG Partnerships Manager in acquiring new Gift-in-Kind partnerships, ultimately reducing the average cash cost per wish and supporting the organisation’s growth objectives.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in supplier, account, or partnership management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and a varied workload.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyse supplier information and performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating complex logistics and problem-solving to deliver high quality outcomes.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across administration, supplier documentation, and compliance processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism in sensitive or emotionally challenging contexts.
• Confident using CRM systems and digital tools, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in the charity sector or with vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Experience with procurement processes or supplier contract management.
• Financial awareness related to budgeting, quoting, or supplier cost management.
• Understanding of wishgranting operations or similar fulfilment logistics.

Key Responsibilities:
Supporting Gift-in-Kind Efforts

• Work closely with the Wishgranting Partnerships Manager to identify and secure new Gift-in-Kind partners. This involves helping to target potential suppliers that align with the Wishgranting team’s needs, preparing pitch materials, and participating in negotiations.
• Assist in articulating the benefits of Gift-in-Kind contributions to potential partners, demonstrating how such partnerships can help fulfil the organisation’s mission to grant impactful wishes while offering value to the supplier.
• Collaborate on creating tailored proposals that showcase how partnerships can reduce wish costs, strengthen community impact, and support organisational growth.
• Work closely with the Wishgranters to ensure Gift-in-Kind is utilised against wishes, and ensure the correct quality control measures and supporter stewardship journeys are followed to deliver a consistent and sector-leading supporter experience.
• Support the Wishgranting Partnerships Manager to develop the GIK solicitation processes
• Develop and report on a pipeline of GIK supporters, ensuring that retention rates, supporter experience and journeys, including reward and recognition, are aligned with goals.
• Along with the Wishgranting Partnerships Manager, work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure non-wish related Gift In Kind opportunities are maximised, and that cross-organisational future opportunities are identified

Supplier Account Management

• Maintain regular communication with Wishgranting suppliers to ensure alignment with the organisation’s needs, address any issues, and provide updates on mutual goals and expectations.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring they are integrated smoothly into the organisation’s operations and fully understand the mission, values, and expectations.
• Develop and execute stewardship plans that keep suppliers engaged and motivated, show appreciation for their contributions, and foster long-term loyalty.
• Act as a primary point of contact for resolving any issues or disputes with suppliers, ensuring conflicts are handled professionally and in a way that maintains positive relationships.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to all contractual obligations, quality standards, and timelines. Regularly review contracts and processes to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the Wishgranting team’s needs.
• Work with suppliers to develop efficient and effective Wishgranting processes.
• Create guidelines for the Wishgranting team, including creating Form Assembly forms and Wishgranting email templates.
• Regularly review and update the Wishgranting manual guidance and Wishing Well for each wish type.
• Deliver training and provide updates to the Wishgranters on new supplier processes.
• Place purchase orders with Wishgranting suppliers, track progress and expedite deliveries.
• Liaise with Wishgranters, suppliers and Wish Families to organise the delivery of items/services, as required.
• Support with post-wish financial administration and processes, including raising invoice requests, chasing outstanding payments, coding as required, and creating thank you letters and receipts.

Tech and Process Optimisation

• Utilise and optimise technology platforms to manage supplier accounts and the GIK inventory, streamline processes, and ensure that all data related to supplier performance, contracts, and contributions is organised and accessible.
• Work with the Wishgranting Team Manager to continuously seek opportunities to automate routine tasks related to supplier management, such as invoicing, stewardship, or managing contracts, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement and manage tools that facilitate better communication and collaboration between suppliers and the Wishgranting team, ensuring a seamless flow of information and reducing the likelihood of errors or delays.

Job Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Paid Birthday leave
• Flexible & Hybrid working arrangements
• Salary exchange pension scheme 
• Paid volunteering days
• Pirkx subscription - Access to wellbeing support, GP appointments, training and events, retail discount platform, and much more!
• Cycle to work initiative

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP New Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.  

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role is a fixed term role until 31st March 2027 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Please note this role is subject to contract award

Closing date is 23rd April 2026.
Interviews are planned for 29th April 2026.

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