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This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by trauma and adversity. As Chief Executive, you will provide inspirational leadership, driving our vision, strategy, and impact while ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed, and focused on delivering high-quality services that transform lives.

Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners, you will champion our mission and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation. We are seeking a strategic and values-driven leader with experience of working within trauma-informed environments, a strong track record of securing grant funding, and the ability to build and maintain excellent donor and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will also have training experience and/or confidently stand in-front of large audiences discussing sensitive topics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and ambitious leader who can inspire others, strengthen our charitable impact, and help shape the future of our organisation. If you have the vision, leadership experience, and commitment to making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

The Research & Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People is part of the Research & Evaluation team with a focus on supporting authentic co-creation and young people’s engagement. The role supports the Head of Research & Evaluation and Reading Rewired project team, as well as our programme teams supporting children’s and young people’s reading, in exploring methods of engaging more young people in reading and demonstrating the value, reach and impact of the Charity’s work in the delivery of reading-related benefits.

Travel across England will be required as part of this role, with some co-creation sessions expected to take place during the evenings or at weekends, depending on scheduling preferences of the young people involved in the project.

Purpose of the post

The Research & Evaluation Officer, Children and Young People role will deliver co-creation activity with young people aged 10-16, related to the Arts Council England (ACE)-funded new Reading Rewired project, which aims to develop young people’s reading engagement in libraries. As part of this activity, the role will:

·Work with The Reading Agency, Libraries Rising, immersive digital creative studio RamJam and nine library authorities across England to develop youth-led approaches to reader development in libraries, to enhance young people’s skills, reading engagement and library use, and support library skills and confidence in working with young people.

·Be responsible for championing youth participation across the Reading Rewired project, ensuring young people are central to the design and decision making of the programme. 

This role will also support wider functions across our children and young people’s work, combining a mix of skills and experience including co-production, research, evaluation and programme development. 

What you will do

Co-creation

·Design and deliver co-creation activities with young people aged 10-16 for the new Reading Rewired project, ensuring the project listens and responds to young people, particularly those who are often left out of conversations around reading.

·Facilitate co-creation sessions alongside library staff in nine library authorities across England: Camden, Devon, Kent, Kirklees, Knowsley, Norfolk, North Northamptonshire, Sandwell and Stockton, supporting library skills and confidence in working with young people.

·Work alongside immersive creative studio RamJam to deliver co-creation sessions focused on digital engagement tools (for example, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, etc.).

·Analyse data collected through co-creation sessions, producing outputs such as overview reports or presentations of insights to key stakeholders.

·Use insights gained through co-creation to support the development of youth-led approaches to reader development in libraries.

·Remain an advocate for uplifting youth voices within the Reading Rewired project and in relation to the Charity’s wider work with children and young people.

Evaluation support and delivery

·Support with the maintenance of a robust, consistent organisational approach to data collection, programme monitoring and evaluation, ensuring methods and outputs align with Reading Rewired project outcomes and Arts Council England reporting requirements.

·Day-to-day oversight of research and evaluation datasets related to Reading Rewired, including answering queries from and providing support to the project team and our delivery partners.

·Support with the design and delivery of wider organisational research and evaluation and data insight projects, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.

·Support with the delivery of actionable data insights to inform evidence-based decision making around future project development in relation to the Charity’s work with children and young people.

·Handle data in line with The Reading Agency’s data protection, data storage, data sharing, and data collection policies and protocols.

Research

·Support with consultation and qualitative research in relation to wider organisational research and evaluation and data insight projects, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.

·Remain aware of key research developments, evidence and methodologies relevant to the Charity’s delivery of activity supporting children and young people, sharing these with colleagues where appropriate. 

·Contribute up-to-date, reliable content for the research and impact sections of The Reading Agency’s website, newsletters and other external communications, with specific reference to our work with children and young people.

·Contribute to the delivery of an original research programme, as led by the Head of Research & Evaluation, to inform and guide the work of The Reading Agency and raise our profile in this field. 

General Support

·Represent The Reading Agency’s Research & Evaluation team at meetings, events and conferences as required.

·Contribute to internal planning and project development.

·Carry out other projects or duties as may be requested by The Reading Agency management where capacity allows. 

What you will need to know

Qualifications:

·Relevant education, qualifications and/or working experience in the areas of social or qualitative research (including co-creation or participatory approaches), data analysis, or evaluation.

Skills/Knowledge:

·Excellent understanding of appropriate methods and approaches for working directly with young people using co-creation, co-production or participatory approaches. 

·Understanding of systems and process for analysing data plus awareness of effective research tools, in particular designing and delivering appropriate methods for use with children and young people.

·Effective project management skills.

·Strong understanding of safeguarding and experience of supporting teams to adhere to policies as well as supporting risk assessments.

·Competence in Microsoft Office applications and qualitative data analysis platforms such as Nvivo or equivalent.

·Able to deliver results in a highly organised manner.

·Writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences.

Experience:

·Experience of delivering co-creation, co-production or participatory and/or action research, including translating data into tangible learnings or outputs. 

·Experience in working with young people from diverse backgrounds, and of facilitating meaningful opportunities for young people to influence decision making, being an advocate for youth voice.

·Experience of working in or liaising with schools, libraries or youth organisations desirable.

·Experience designing questionnaires and surveys, using Survey Monkey or similar platforms, desirable.

·Able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team, where colleagues work in separate locations and communicate via email, Teams and Zoom.

This role is offered on a fixed term contract (12 months) and is subject to a DBS check. To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship.

Application process

For full details of the recruitment process, please see the application pack on our website.

Keeping Young People Safe:

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) / PVG (Scotland) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise - a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.

As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Hull, East Riding, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.

You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.

You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.

It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
• A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
• Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
• Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
• Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
• Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
• Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
• Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
• Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
• Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.

A few practical things:

• This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
• You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
• Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Hull, East Riding, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 16 September 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held in person and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive.

Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement (9-Month Maternity Cover)

Location:

Remote with some travelling needs to Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey and other areas related to Fundraising Team activities

Salary:

£55,000 per annum plus SeeAbility benefits

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed Term, 9 Month (Maternity Cover)

Join us in transforming lives

SeeAbility is a specialist charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live ambitious, fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished fundraising leader to step into a well-established role, providing strategic leadership to our public fundraising and engagement programme during an important period for the organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead our public fundraising and supporter engagement activity, driving income growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, challenges and supporter stewardship.

You will manage and motivate a talented team, ensuring delivery against ambitious income targets while continuing to build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of SeeAbility's public fundraising and engagement strategy.
• Driving income growth and supporter retention across multiple fundraising streams.
• Developing innovative campaigns and supporter journeys.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
• Monitoring performance, budgets and fundraising KPIs.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise supporter engagement and impact.
• Ensuring fundraising activities remain compliant and aligned with best practice.

About You

We are looking for a confident and inspiring fundraising professional who can quickly build relationships, provide strong leadership and maintain momentum across a busy fundraising portfolio.

You will have:

• Significant experience in public fundraising, supporter engagement or individual giving.
• A proven track record of achieving income growth and fundraising targets.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join SeeAbility?

At SeeAbility, you'll be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role, contribute immediately and help shape the future of our fundraising and engagement activities.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one

Apply Today

If you are an experienced fundraising leader looking for an exciting interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the Job Profile for extensive details about the role.

Join SeeAbility and help us create a world where people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss can achieve extraordinary things.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
• Identity, current address and right-to-work verification

• Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered

• Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults

All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)

For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Money Advice Support Officer.

This is a community-based role requiring regular face-to-face appointments with clients across Exeter. We're looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference. You don't need to have worked in money advice before. If you're an excellent communicator, a natural problem solver and enjoy working with people, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This role is about much more than providing advice. It's about building trusted relationships with people who may be experiencing financial hardship, poor mental or physical health, trauma, disability, homelessness, digital exclusion or other barriers that make accessing traditional services difficult. If you're compassionate, resilient, organised and committed to helping people rebuild their confidence and financial stability, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

The Client Liaison Officers are the first point of contact for individuals referred into the Crisis & Resilience Service and play a vital role in ensuring people receive timely, compassionate and person-centred support. Acting as the gateway into the service, you will build trusted relationships from the very first contact, undertaking holistic assessments to understand not only an individual's financial situation but the wider circumstances affecting their wellbeing and resilience.

You will respond quickly to people experiencing financial hardship or crisis, helping to stabilise their immediate situation through income maximisation, welfare benefits advice, crisis planning and practical support. Working closely with partner organisations, you will ensure every client is connected to the right support at the right time through a coordinated 'no wrong door' approach. You will maintain regular contact with clients throughout their journey, preventing disengagement and ensuring individuals feel supported whilst awaiting ongoing casework. Through empathy, knowledge and flexibility you will remove barriers to engagement, helping clients prepare for specialist advice and supporting them to build the confidence and skills needed for long-term financial resilience.

The role combines triage, welfare benefits advice, crisis intervention, client engagement and case coordination to provide an accessible, responsive and trauma-informed service for some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Client Engagement and Triage

· Act as the first point of contact for all referrals into the Crisis & Resilience Service.

· Contact new referrals promptly, normally within one working day wherever possible.

· Build positive, trusting relationships from the first interaction.

· Complete holistic needs assessments to understand each client's circumstances, priorities and support needs.

· Identify risks relating to homelessness, utility disconnection, enforcement action, safeguarding and financial crisis.

· Assess barriers to engagement including poor mental health, disability, trauma, digital exclusion, literacy, caring responsibilities and rural isolation.

· Undertake and maintain appropriate risk assessments, including those relating to lone working, to support and safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of clients and staff.

· Agree preferred communication methods with each client and tailor support accordingly.

Crisis Intervention

Provide immediate practical support to help stabilise clients experiencing financial hardship by:

· Maximising household income through welfare benefits advice and applications.

· Supporting Crisis Fund applications where appropriate.

· Completing benefit entitlement calculations.

· Assisting clients to gather supporting evidence.

· Developing emergency budgets.

· Identifying priority debts.

· Negotiating with priority creditors where appropriate.

· Supporting Breathing Space applications.

· Protecting essential services including fuel and housing.

· Arranging emergency support including food, fuel and other crisis assistance where available.

Aim to stabilise urgent situations within three working days wherever possible.

Welfare Benefits Advice

· Provide high-quality welfare benefits information and advice.

· Complete benefit entitlement checks.

· Support new claims and changes of circumstances.

· Assist clients with mandatory reconsiderations and appeals where appropriate.

· Identify opportunities to maximise household income.

· Keep knowledge of welfare benefits legislation up to date.

Client Journey and Case Coordination

· Allocate clients to the most appropriate adviser based on complexity and need.

· Maintain oversight of client journeys.

· Ensure no client disengages or is lost within the system.

· Maintain regular contact with clients awaiting specialist advice.

· Support clients to engage with "Get Advice Ready" sessions to help clients prepare documentation and understand the advice process.

· Make warm referrals to partner organisations with client consent.

· Support seamless transitions between crisis intervention and longer-term casework.

Outreach and Accessibility

· Deliver support flexibly through telephone, video, secure digital communication, outreach venues and home visits where appropriate.

· Remove barriers preventing individuals from accessing advice.

· Adapt communication styles to meet individual needs.

· Promote financial education opportunities and encourage participation where appropriate.

Partnership Working

· Develop positive working relationships with partner organisations.

· Liaise with statutory agencies including housing, adult social care, DWP and health services.

· Attend multi-agency meetings where appropriate.

· Promote the "No Wrong Door" approach to service delivery.

Systems, Recording and Compliance

· Maintain accurate and timely case records using AdvicePro.

· Complete all monitoring requirements.

· Record outcomes, interventions and client progress.

· Maintain GDPR compliance.

· Use digital systems including client portals, Open Banking and automated workflows where appropriate.

· Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded and escalated immediately.

Continuous Improvement

· Participate in supervision and reflective practice.

· Contribute ideas for improving systems and processes.

· Support service evaluation through client feedback and case studies.

· Keep professional knowledge up to date through continuous professional development.

• Salary - £39,425 - £40,463
• Location - Kenya or the UK
• Team - Digital Team
• Line Manager - Digital Delivery Lead
• Line Reports - Matrix (Technical) Systems and Salesforce Officer
• Hours - 35 hours per week
• Contract - Permanent

Closing date: 31-8-2026

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SALESFORCE ADMINISTRATION & SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

• Act as the system owner and technical lead for Start Network’s Salesforce platform, ensuring it supports the needs of a global, network‑based organisation.
• Design and maintain Salesforce access and security controls, balancing strong data protection with practical access for teams working across regions and functions.
• Implement and uphold data governance and data quality standards within Salesforce, working closely with the Data Manager to align with wider organisational frameworks.
• Design and deliver scalable automation (e.g. flows, validation rules, custom objects) to reduce manual effort and support efficient, consistent ways of working.
• Design, manage and optimise integrations between Salesforce and other organisational systems (e.g. FormAssembly, reporting and automation tools), ensuring reliable data flows and joined‑up processes.
• Translate organisational and programme processes into clear, scalable system solutions that work for staff and partners across the network.
• Own and maintain the Salesforce data model, ensuring it reflects how Start Network operates today while remaining flexible for future growth and change.

MICROSOFT 365 OVERSIGHT

• Provide oversight of Microsoft 365 administration, licensing and configuration, ensuring tools are well‑aligned to organisational needs, strong security standards, and responsible use of resources.
• Define and maintain access and security principles for Microsoft 365, working collaboratively with operational teams and external providers (e.g. Twin Systems) to ensure consistent and proportionate controls.
• Provide guidance on the effective use and optimisation of Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), supporting clear organisational ways of working and collaboration across regions and teams.

 SYSTEM OWNERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE

• Own the organisation’s digital systems landscape, with Salesforce as the primary platform.
• Ensure alignment and integration across systems (e.g. FormAssembly, Power BI, M365, etc.).
• Define and maintain system architecture and data flows.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools in alignment with organisational needs and existing systems.

USER SUPPORT & CAPACITY BUILDING

• Provide escalation-level support and technical guidance for complex system issues
• Oversee resolution of complex technical issues, working with internal and external stakeholders
• Support capability building through guidance and training on system usage and best practices
• Partner with teams to identify capability gaps and improve system usage.

REPORTING & DASHBOARDS

• Define and lead the technical enablement of reporting across Salesforce and connected platforms
• Support programme, membership, and assurance teams with data extraction and visualisation needs.
• Support donor reporting requirements, including standardised data outputs and IATI
• Ensure data structures support effective reporting, analytics, and decision-making across the organisation.

PROJECT DELIVERY & ENHANCEMENTS

• Lead the design and delivery of Salesforce and system enhancements
• Liaise with external developers/consultants when specialist configurations are required.
• Ensure system changes are documented and aligned with data governance standards.
• Provide technical direction for system improvements and ensure alignment with overall architecture.

DATA GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Uphold data protection standards, including GDPR compliance.
• Ensure systems operate in line with Start Network’s values and commitments on data responsibility.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and internal reviews with accurate system documentation and reporting.
• Define and uphold data governance frameworks across systems, ensuring consistency, integrity, and compliance within Salesforce context.

START NETWORK CULTURE

• Carries out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach
• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Proven strong experience as a Salesforce Administrator or specialist, with responsibility for configuring and maintaining a complex Salesforce environment
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce platforms relevant to Start Network’s context (e.g. Nonprofit Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Agentforce or equivalent automation/AI features).
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing automation, custom configurations and integrations that support scalable, efficient ways of working.
• Ability to translate organisational and programme needs into effective system and data solutions, using sound judgement and analytical skills.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in NGOs, membership organisations, or humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity with grant management or partner due diligence systems.
• Experience with API integrations and third‑party apps (e.g., FormAssembly, Mailchimp).
• Project management experience (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

The Company

Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.

Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.

We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.

Role Purpose 

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and values-led leadership for Home-Start Norfolk, ensuring the charity delivers its mission, supports its families effectively and remains financially sustainable. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead the organisation’s strategy, people, services, partnerships, governance, income generation and volunteer strategy, while acting as an ambassador for the charity and its work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Trustees. 

• Translate the charity’s vision, mission and values into clear priorities, measurable objectives and effective operational plans. 

• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, collaboration and improved impact. 

• Ensure services and activities remain responsive to beneficiary needs and changing external circumstances. 

Governance, Compliance and Risk 

• Support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities through clear reporting, sound advice and timely information. 

• Ensure the charity complies with charity law, company law where applicable, employment law, fundraising regulation, data protection requirements, safeguarding duties and all relevant regulatory obligations. 

• Maintain a robust approach to risk management, internal controls, policies and procedures. 

• Promote transparency, accountability and ethical decision-making across the organisation. 

Financial Leadership and Income Generation 

• Provide overall leadership for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term sustainability. 

• Work with trustees and senior colleagues to ensure resources are used effectively and in line with charitable objectives. 

• Lead the development of a diverse and resilient income strategy, including grants, trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, contracts and other appropriate income streams. 

• Maintain strong relationships with funders, commissioners, donors and supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and reporting. 

Service Delivery, Quality and Impact 

• Ensure the charity delivers high-quality, safe and effective services that achieve positive outcomes for families. 

• Embed continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and meaningful beneficiary involvement. 

• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the charity’s work. 

• Champion safeguarding, inclusion, accessibility and dignity in all areas of service delivery. 

• Comply with Home-Start UK’s Quality Audit Policies and Process, to ensure the charity maintains a high standard of quality assurance. 

People, Culture and Organisational Development 

• Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team and staff, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. 

• Ensure the charity has the right structures, systems, skills and capacity to deliver its strategy. 

• Promote wellbeing, learning, accountability and collaboration across the organisation. 

• Ensure effective HR, performance management and recruitment practices are in place. 

Volunteer Leadership 

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of the charity’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and beneficiary needs. 

• Oversee effective volunteer recruitment, induction, training, supervision, support, retention and recognition. 

• Ensure volunteers are valued, well-supported, appropriately deployed and able to contribute safely and confidently to the charity’s work. 

• Develop a sustainable volunteer workforce plan, identifying current and future volunteer capacity, skills and support requirements. 

• Promote a positive volunteering culture that reflects the charity’s values and strengthens engagement, inclusion and community connection. 

External Relations, Partnerships and Advocacy 

• Act as the public face and senior ambassador for the charity, representing it with credibility and confidence. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, partners, funders, commissioners, local communities, statutory bodies and sector networks. 

• Raise the charity’s profile and influence through effective communications, thought leadership and advocacy. 

• Promote collaboration and partnership working to extend reach, improve outcomes and strengthen sustainability. 

Deliver life-changing STEM experiences. Build partnerships. Shape the future workforce.

• Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
• Want to combine event delivery, stakeholder engagement and youth development in a career with real purpose?
• Join EDT as a Delivery Officer and help thousands of young people discover exciting opportunities in STEM, education and future careers.
• As a Delivery Officer, you'll be at the heart of inspiring the next generation through engaging programmes, industry partnerships and memorable learning experiences.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Delivery Officer to join a respected national charity during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Why Join EDT?

At EDT, our values aren't just words. They shape everything we do.

• Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
• Dynamic in our response to a changing world
• Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
• Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging STEM programmes, workshops, events and experiences for schools, colleges and industry partners
• Take ownership of programmes from planning and coordination through to delivery, evaluation and reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, teachers, industry mentors and external stakeholders
• Represent EDT as a professional and engaging Delivery Officer at face-to-face, residential and virtual events
• Inspire and engage large groups of young people through confident presentations and interactive learning experiences
• Manage programme data, CRM records, participant feedback and reporting to support continuous improvement

Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience delivering programmes, projects, events or activities within education, youth engagement, outreach, STEM or community environments
• A confident presenter who can motivate, engage and inspire young people
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating events, workshops, programmes or educational activities
• Passion for creating opportunities and improving outcomes for young people
• Willingness to travel and occasionally support overnight or residential programmes

What's In It For You?

• Salary of £27,300 to £32,400 depending on skills and experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility built into the role
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance worth three times annual salary
• Wellbeing support and employee benefits

Location

• Hybrid working
• Office base in Southampton or Welwyn Garden City
• Travel across the South of England, including London and South Wales
• Home working, office working and delivery on partner sites
• Occasional overnight stays required

Why This Role Stands Out

• As a Delivery Officer, you'll be delivering inspiring experiences directly to young people.
• As a Delivery Officer, you'll work with schools, employers, universities and industry leaders.
• As a Delivery Officer, you'll help shape programmes that influence future careers and aspirations.
• As a Delivery Officer, you'll see first-hand the impact your work has on young people's lives.

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We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and take the next step into a broad senior leadership role.

As Head of Income Generation and Communications, you will lead Cosmic’s fundraising, marketing and communications function, with responsibility for sustainable income growth, team leadership and strengthening our profile. You will oversee a varied portfolio spanning community and challenge fundraising, corporate partnerships, major donors, events, volunteering and supporter stewardship, while also setting the direction for our communications, brand and digital activity.

This is a role with real scope to shape our future. You will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, lead a small team and external communications support, and develop a three-to-five-year strategy that turns ambition into clear plans, targets and results.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in fundraising and income generation, experience of managing people and performance, and the confidence to oversee communications and volunteering strategically. You do not need to be a communications specialist, but you should understand how strong storytelling, supporter engagement and volunteer involvement can help drive income and impact.

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid, primarily based near St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington

Communications & Engagement Officer

Huddersfield Mission Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm) Salary: £28,968 pro rata

Help tell stories that change lives.

For over 100 years, Huddersfield Mission has been supporting people facing homelessness, poverty, poor mental health, addiction and other complex challenges. We provide practical advice, support and a welcoming community space for those who need us most.

We're now looking for a Communications & Engagement Officer to lead how we connect with supporters, donors, room hirers, café customers and the wider community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines communications, marketing, fundraising support, community engagement and administration. You'll have the opportunity to shape how we tell our story, showcase our impact and help generate the support that enables our work to continue.

If you're a skilled communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

· Lead our social media, website and digital communications activity

· Create compelling content that showcases the impact of our work

· Develop supporter and donor communications, including newsletters and campaigns

· Support fundraising activities and community events

· Help grow awareness of our advice services, café and room hire facilities

· Manage room hire enquiries, bookings and customer communications

· Produce reports and insights using our CRM and database systems

· Provide administrative support, including meeting minutes and office duties

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine creativity with organisation and enjoys working with a wide range of people.

You'll bring:

· Experience delivering successful communications and engagement activities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience creating content for websites, social media and email marketing

· Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

· Experience using CRM systems and digital platforms

· Good organisational and project management skills

· The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

· A commitment to treating people with dignity, empathy and respect

Experience within the charity, community or voluntary sector would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join Huddersfield Mission?

· Be part of a respected local charity making a real difference in people's lives

· Fixed daytime working hours with no evening or weekend requirement

· Opportunity to shape and develop a newly reconfigured role

· Employee Support Scheme

· Stakeholder pension and life insurance

· Ongoing training and professional development

· Potential for additional hours in the future

Working Environment

Huddersfield Mission supports people experiencing a range of complex challenges, including homelessness, poor mental health, addiction and financial hardship. As a frontline community organisation, there may occasionally be times when people accessing our services are distressed, frustrated or upset.

We provide training, support, clear procedures and a collaborative team environment to help colleagues manage challenging situations safely, confidently and professionally. Experience in customer-facing, community-facing or support-focused environments would be advantageous.

Closing Statement

If you're passionate about using communications to create positive change and want your work to have a direct impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in helping to serve people and change lives.

Role: Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager

Salary: £40000 to £43000 per annum (DoE) + benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

About Us

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team

The Role

Were hiring for a Trust and Statutory Fundraising manager to join us at Seashell to lead on the trust and foundations fundraising strategy for the charity, driving increased income for capital redevelopment projects and day to day revenue fundraising. They will extend the portfolio of high profile, grant-making trusts and foundations that support the charity along with securing significant funds from statutory funders such as government, Lottery and Sports England.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on trust and statutory fundraising, developing and delivering the strategy for both capital and revenue fundraising to drive increased restricted and unrestricted income.
• Set trust and statutory income targets and oversee income forecasting for capital and revenue, keeping the Head of Fundraising abreast of performance against target.
• Lead on developing and overseeing due diligence procedures for trust, statutory and major donor prospects to ensure staff follow due process.
• Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising and marketing team.
• Work with the Data Officer to ensure the database is maintained with accurate and consistent donor and prospect information in line with GDPR and related legislation

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a trust fundraising role in the charity sector and the process behind it.
• A demonstrable track record of income generation through personally securing six and seven figure gifts from grant-making trusts, foundations and statutory sources
• Experience of leading and delivering effective and practical fundraising strategies to include target setting, forecasting and income reporting
• An ability to think and act strategically to move forward complex donor relationships, understanding their needs and what motivates them
• Experience of working with and influencing senior leaders and peers within an organisation

Benefits

• Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
• Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
• Blue light discount scheme
• Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
• Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
• Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS

About Recruitment at Seashell

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.

Location: Horley, Surrey (This role is based at the National Greyhound Centre, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX, offering flexible working by arrangement with a minimum of three days in the office and the option to work two days from home.)

Hours: Full-time (36 hours), part-time considered

Reports to: Head of Income Generation and Engagement

Salary: £30,000-£34,000

Job role:

Each year, thousands of greyhounds across the UK rely on the generosity of supporters of the Greyhound Trust to find safe, loving homes. With an annual income of around £4.5 million, individual giving and gifts in Wills is central to our income generation strategy and this role will help to grow and nurture it.

This role is perfect for an ambitious fundraiser looking to take your next step in the animal welfare sector. From leading on donor communications and appeals through to managing our legacy pipeline, you will support the Head of Income Generation and Engagement to shape the income generation strategy.

You will take the lead in developing, testing, learning and growing the direct marketing programme and developing supporter journeys both online and offline. You’ll develop our email marketing and online supporter journeys for now and the future.

This is a broad, varied role, and we don’t expect you to arrive as an expert in everything. Whether your background is in individual giving, community fundraising, legacies, digital or data, if you are a confident communicator and comfortable managing relationships with compassion and determination, this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities:

1. Work with the Head of Income Generation and Engagement to develop the individual giving strategy and contribute to annual planning, budgeting and KPIs.
2. Create a sustainable individual giving programme, increasing the supporter base across all channels and developing strategies to engage and motivate supporters.
3. Plan and deliver engaging multi-channel fundraising campaigns and appeals.
4. Provide advice and support to branches for one-off lottery or other individual giving initiatives; ensuring compliance with our gambling commission licence nationally and through branches.
5. Review and develop the charity’s programme of appeals, regular giving and sponsorship products, lottery and donor development programmes.
6. Maximise digital fundraising opportunities whilst recognising the contribution of non-digital approaches for certain audiences and product types.
7. Develop our email marketing and online supporter journeys.
8. Review and develop opportunities for legacy giving and in-memory fundraising.
9. Analyse income and expenditure monthly, using a set of KPIs to report on progress and forecast future results.
10. Design and implement a stewardship programme with particular attention to supporter journeys for new and existing supporters that increase average values and long-term support.
11. Ensure compliance of the individual giving programme, escalating risks to the Head of Income Generation and Engagement.
12. Ensure data collection, management, use, storage and destruction comply with data protection law and best practice.
13. Engage with staff and volunteers on the importance of fundraising from individuals and how their individual roles can enhance fundraising opportunities.
14. Work closely with other members of staff to ensure individual giving products and initiatives are integrated with other areas of the charity, such as brand and marketing programmes, retail development and homing campaigns.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of working in an individual giving, direct marketing, community, or general fundraising role.
• Experience of delivering income growth and establishing new programmes of activity.
• Ability to manage and monitor external suppliers and agencies (copywriters, designers, mailing houses, platform developers, etc.) to maximise outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of donor development, journeys and stewardship.
• Proficient written and verbal communicator with the ability to adapt tone to engage and inspire different audiences and write compelling fundraising copy.
• Excellent stewardship skills with the ability to communicate with supporters via letter, email, telephone and face to face with care and compassion.
• Able to plan and prioritise independently across several income streams.
• Track record of writing clear, engaging supporter communications (appeals, newsletters, thank you journeys).
• Confident using data to select, segment, or report on supporter groups.
• Experience managing ongoing relationships with individuals (donors, supporters or clients).
• Understanding of legacy marketing.
• Proficiency in using a CRM to manage donor relationships and supporter journeys.
• Working knowledge of charity law, GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn new areas of fundraising.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Relevant fundraising or marketing qualification (e.g. Institute of Fundraising / CIOF certificate, CIM), or evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience of legacy marketing, legacy administration, or legacy pipeline management.
• Experience of writing legacy-specific communications (in-memory, will-writing campaigns, pledger updates).
• Experience of developing and evaluating acquisition or retention campaigns and activity across a variety of offline and digital channels.
• Experience of building or improving email marketing programmes or automated supporter journeys.
• Experience of working with fundraising databases (e.g. Raiser's Edge, Donorfy, Beacon) and GDPR-compliant data handling.
• Experience of liaising with solicitors, executors, or handling sensitive/bereavement-related conversations.
• Experience of managing a pipeline or CRM-tracked process from enquiry through to completion.
• Have empathy and enthusiasm for the mission of the Greyhound Trust.

You don't need to have all of this – if you have strong individual giving or communications experience and are excited to grow into legacies and digital, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be required to work or provide support outside of standard working hours for events and operational needs, so flexibility is key. This post and its role requirement will develop with the needs of the charity.

The Diocese of Leicester is looking for a passionate, committed Diocesan Environmental Officer with a heart for Creation Care to lead the ‘Hearts and Minds’ activities of our Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29). If you’re an inspirational yet sensitive communicator who can empower parishes, champion environmental action, and share the call to care for God’s world, we’d love to hear from you. The Diocesan Environmental Officer’s core role is to lead in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese as we work to care for God’s Creation and reduce our carbon emissions. We are looking for some to walk alongside people to encourage, inspire and challenge – reaching out to build relationships with individuals, churches and Minster Communities.

This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from of The Church of England through their Net Zero Carbon Capacity Building Programme.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Be an advocate & champion for environmental issues as integral to the Christian Gospel
• Lead the planning and activity required to enable the Diocese of Leicester to achieve the Silver Eco Diocese award by the end of 2029
• Support parishes to engage with and progress with the Eco Church Award Scheme
• Provide resources and deliver training on themes relating to Creation Care 
• Be responsible for the delivery of Carbon literacy training Encourage and equip a flourishing network of Eco Communities (see diocesan website for more information)

What we are looking for

• A strong founding in Christian theology particularly relating to the environment & up to date knowledge of environmental issues including climate justice.
• Experience of working with and developing prayer, worship and biblical resources, ideally related to the environment and of generating communications content intended to encourage, inspire and inform which is suitable for a range of media 
• Experience of managing or leading projects that seek to bring about change in culture and behaviour, ideally environmentally related
• Excellent people skills including experience of working with volunteers of different ages. 
• Able to engage, inspire, educate and challenge people about environmental matters in a way that is positive and brings people with you. 
• Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities effectively. 
• Creative approach to work with the ability to inspire creativity in others.
• Positive and proactive. 
• Flexible and adaptable whilst working in a team. 
• Committed to reducing carbon emissions by 2030 and to climate justice. 
• Practicing Christian.
• Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Sympathy with and commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leicester.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new area of work within a collaborative and experienced team.
• Hybrid working with a Leicester office base 
• An opportunity to work with a variety of different communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
• Make a tangible difference to local communities and to caring for and sustaining the environment.
• Generous pension (10% employer contribution) 
• Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.

Closing Date:      Sunday 6th September

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8th September

Interview Date:   Tuesday 22nd September

Apply via the Pathways recruitment website. 

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Could you help transform the way our charity engages with unpaid carers? As the leading Essex charity supporting carers it is vital that what we do is rooted in their voice and lived experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Carer Engagement Lead to join our team, in a new role working directly with the CEO to ensure that carers lived experience is heard and understood and that carers, including young carers across Essex, have opportunities to participate and contribute. This is a rewarding and varied role, combining direct engagement with carers alongside analysing data and communicating evidence of need to help effect real and positive change.

You will be an engaging communicator with active listening skills and the ability to interpret and apply lived experience to strategic and policy decisions and planning.  You will ideally have personal experience of unpaid caring responsibilities and may have previously facilitated service user involvement. You'll be passionate about harnessing the voice of local carers to secure improved outcomes for carers of all ages across Essex.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care, and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

       Coordinating participation opportunities that enable adult and young carers to influence local, regional and national policy decisions and help achieve positive change

       Harnessing and amplifying local carer voice and experience and engaging carers in service planning, delivery and review

       Identifying themes and trends and ensuring these are communicated to key stakeholders

       Monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

       You will need to be:

       An excellent communicator with empathy and active listening skills.

       Proactive, highly organised and equally at home analysing data or producing reports as in engaging with carers and senior local decision makers

       Confident in the use of IT including Microsoft 365 and CRMs (databases).

       Passionate about improving outcomes for local carers.

       A driver with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel across Essex.

We offer:

       Full induction and relevant training

       Contributory pension scheme

       24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

       An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

    A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team