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Are you a natural relationship builder who thrives on influencing senior stakeholders, driving engagement and making things happen?
The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for an Exams Engagement Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting and inspiring our national network of volunteer examiners. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading clinical professionals across the UK and internationally, ensuring they remain engaged, motivated and equipped to deliver high-quality assessments that uphold standards across radiology and oncology.
You'll be the trusted point of contact for over 200 senior clinicians, building strong relationships, influencing participation, supporting change initiatives and helping shape the future direction of our examinations programme.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clinical examiners and committee members.
- Lead examiner recruitment and support workforce planning across exam boards.
- Coordinate training, inductions and engagement activities to support examiner success.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure exams are appropriately resourced and delivered smoothly.
- Analyse feedback and engagement data to identify improvements and support strategic decision-making.
What you'll bring
- Experience coordinating complex projects, programmes or stakeholder networks.
- Experience of financial administration, budget monitoring and maintaining financial records and reports
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus with senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience maintaining databases, producing reports and working with data.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine relationship management, stakeholder engagement, project coordination and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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About Future Frontiers
Household income is still one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities and earning potential in the UK. Future Frontiers exists to help level the playing field. We equip under-resourced young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures.
In partnership with schools and businesses across Greater London, we deliver programmes of personalised careers coaching, skills development and exposure to professional role models for young people from low-income families. This year, we are supporting around 2,500 young people through our programmes. You can find out more about our work and impact in the Annual Impact Report on our website.
The role
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Income & Engagement to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing robust income generation strategies to diversify and grow our voluntary and traded income streams.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and/or fundraising, building strategic partnerships and driving innovation in income generation. As a key leader in our organisation, you will be responsible for a team of c.10 people, and work collaboratively across the charity to enable us to grow sustainably and ensure that we have the support to reach and impact more young people
Key responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing income generation team of 10 people, including two direct reports (Head of Partnerships and Head of Philanthropy)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive income generation strategy and plans that align with the charity’s mission and goals
- Oversee all income generation and stakeholder engagement activities, maximising the growth potential and visibility of Future Frontiers to deliver impact
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and wider leadership team, contribute to discussions and decisions around Future Frontiers’ performance and plans for the future
- Play a key role in the development and delivery of charity-wide initiatives and embedding an inclusive and enabling culture
Partnerships and Business Development:
- Lead the team to identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with businesses, foundations, and other organisations
- Motivate and enable the Partnerships team to develop new business, retain existing partners and meet stretching sales targets
- Develop and grow high value partnerships through attending meetings, sharing impact and exploring wider opportunities for collaboration
Fundraising and Product Development:
- Equip and empower the team to develop compelling grant applications, fundraising campaigns and events to attract new supporters and further engage existing ones
- Collaborate and innovate across the organisation to develop new products and services that align with the charity’s mission, generate income and support diversification
- Stay abreast of trends, opportunities and challenges in education, employment and the charity sector, enabling Future Frontiers to plan ahead, embrace opportunities and mitigate for emerging risks
- Marketing and Communications:
- Lead collaborative efforts across Future Frontiers to develop marketing and communications plans and content that align with the charity’s objectives
- Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, championing our work and impact with supporters, stakeholders, prospects and the wider public
- Enhance the charity’s reputation through effective brand management, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across all channels
Performance and Accountability
- Prepare and manage the Income & Engagement budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and working closely with the Finance & Operations team to accurately account for income and expenditure
- Take overall responsibility for achieving income targets and developing sustainable, diversified income streams that support the charity’s long term growth
- Monitor and report on income performance, providing regular updates to colleagues, the CEO and Board of Trustees
- Oversee the production of the Annual Impact Report and Annual Report & Accounts
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice
About you
Knowledge and experience:
- Proven experience in developing and delivering successful income generation strategies (Essential)
- Demonstrated success in growing income through diverse streams, including one or more of fundraising, sales, partnerships, philanthropy and product development (Essential)
- Experience of leading successful sales and/or fundraising teams (Essential)
- Experience in the social mobility, education, or charity sectors (Desirable)
- Knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and best practices (Desirable)
Skills, competencies and personal qualities:
- Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission and a strong commitment to improving opportunities for under-resourced young people
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build and maintain relationships, negotiate with and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven commercial and financial acumen
- Commitment to and consistent demonstration of our values - outlined on our website here
What we can offer you
- Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part time employees and increasing with length of service
- Enhanced leave and pay packages exceeding statutory requirements
- Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working arrangements, including regular home working, up to two weeks working abroad annually, and flexibility around core hours
- Opportunity to apply for an extended career break (following 3+ years’ service)
- A supportive and inclusive workplace, with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and mental health support through our Wellbeing and Inclusion Group and mental health first aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access
- Annual personal training and development budget of £300
- Cycle-to-work scheme access and season ticket loans
- Access to discounts and savings through Tickets for Good and Charity Worker Discounts
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in everything we do. The principles of EDI underpin our mission and we treat all employees, partners, volunteers and young people as individuals. We are proud to foster an open, inclusive and supportive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We champion diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion and socio-economic background. We recognise that people face different barriers to opportunity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to succeed.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds . If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email and we will arrange a call. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment where needed. As an organisation dedicated to improving social mobility, we are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to the young people we support.
How to apply
- To apply, please complete the application form on CharityJob, upload your CV and add a supporting statement. We recommend that you draft your supporting statement in a separate document first, and then copy and paste it into the form. Your supporting statement should be no more than 1,000 words, and should cover:
- Why you want to work at Future Frontiers. What is it about our charity that excites you?
- How you meet the essential knowledge and experience criteria given in the job description
- Deadline: Wednesday 22 July, 5pm
- Initial online interviews will be held during the week commencing 3 August
- Final interviews are expected to be held on at our office in London Bridge on Wednesday 12 or Thursday 13 August
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full ‘safer recruitment’ checking process, including an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
We equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections.

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Help us lead a safe, seamless front door into support for people affected by gambling harm.
At Betknowmore UK, we work to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm through support, education, training and community engagement. As our Triage Team Manager, you'll lead the function that determines how quickly and safely people in crisis get the help they need.
We're looking for an experienced people manager to lead our triage team, overseeing referrals from first contact through to onboarding, ensuring every assessment is thorough, every risk is managed, and every service user is guided into the right support without delay.
Working closely with the Referral Leads and colleagues across the organisation, you'll drive continuous improvement of our triage processes, keep our data and CRM systems robust, and build strong relationships with partners so people never fall through the gaps.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the triage function, ensuring referrals are processed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Managing and supporting a team of Referral Leads, providing supervision, guidance and performance oversight
- Overseeing service user onboarding, including assessment, safety management and safeguarding practice
- Monitoring waiting lists and service capacity, taking action to manage demand
- Overseeing our CRM system (Airtable), ensuring data accuracy, accessibility and integrity
- Producing monthly and quarterly reports, using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
- Building operational relationships with delivery partners, and representing Betknowmore UK at MDTs, meetings and sector events
- Fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team environment
What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- Experience working in addiction, mental health or similar support services
- Experience comprehensively assessing risk and needs
- Experience managing or supervising staff and volunteers
- Experience working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across different sectors and disciplines
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy referral pipeline
- A solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Experience with gambling and gambling harm would be advantageous, as would a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification, experience improving service delivery processes, familiarity with CRM/data systems such as Airtable, and experience producing reports to inform decisions.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a growing charity making a real difference to people's lives, leading a team at the heart of how we keep people safe and get them the right support, quickly.
We support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling’s potential harms through education and training
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We’re the UK fire family’s charity, providing timely clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK’s fire services and their families, helping them to adapt to physical, emotional and social challenges, to adapt to conditions, injuries and illness, and to transition to life after service.
We are looking for a relationship-driven fundraising professional to take on this varied role, to support engagement across Fire and Rescue Services in Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
You will have flexibility to plan and manage your workload in line with the strategy you develop for your region. You will build strong partnerships across fire stations, control rooms, training programmes and corporate networks. Your focus will be to grow sustainable income by increased engagement with Fire and Rescue Service personnel, volunteers, and the wider community.
You will work collaboratively with internal teams, volunteers, and key stakeholders to identify and maximise fundraising opportunities, support local committees, and deliver impactful campaigns. The role also involves supporting volunteers, analysing performance against targets, and ensuring all fundraising activity meets best practice and compliance standards.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will manage relationships, deliver engagement plans, and contribute to raising awareness of the charity’s services—helping to make a real difference to the Fire and Rescue community.
This role is part time at 22.5 hours per week (average), there will be the occasional evenings and weekends required, and we can discuss flexible options.
Actual salary is £23,402.04 per year, with an additional £3,400 per year car allowance paid monthly (terms and conditions apply).
About You
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with experience in fundraising or income generation, and a passion for building meaningful relationships.
You’ll bring:
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- Proven experience of growing income across fundraising streams
- The ability to develop, manage and deliver plans, budgets and KPIs
- Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships and networks
- Effective organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
You’ll also be:
- Confident using IT systems, including CRM tools and Microsoft Office
- Comfortable using digital and social media to support engagement
- Knowledgeable about fundraising best practice, data protection and compliance requirements
- Experienced in working with and supporting volunteers
- Flexible, resilient and with a positive approach
A willingness to regularly travel across the region and occasionally stay overnight is essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via our online portal, no later than midnight on 12 July 2026.
If you need support or adjustments to enable you to make your application, please contact the People Team directly.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



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The Community Table Coordinator plays a key role in delivering Shoreditch Trust’s community food and wellbeing activities, including Community Table lunch programme, Recipes of Life courses, Flavours of Home, and other food-based programmes.
The role will combine practical cooking and food preparation skills with the ability to facilitate engaging, inclusive and enjoyable group sessions. They will help create welcoming community spaces where people can connect, learn new skills, improve their wellbeing and build relationships.
Working alongside the We Connect team, volunteers and community partners, the role will support participants from diverse backgrounds to take part in cooking, food-related activities and shared meals, while promoting healthy eating, independence and community participation.
Main Responsibilities
Programme Delivery
- Support the planning and delivery of Community Table lunches, cooking sessions, workshops and other food-related activities.
- Lead or co-facilitate engaging and inclusive group sessions that encourage participation, learning and social connection.
- Create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for participants, volunteers and visitors.
- Adapt activities to meet the needs, interests and abilities of different groups, including older people, disabled people and other community members.
- Promote healthy eating, nutrition and practical cooking skills in accessible and engaging ways.
- Encourage participants to build confidence, share experiences and contribute their own ideas, recipes and skills.
Food Preparation and Kitchen Management
- Prepare and cook healthy, high-quality meals and refreshments for groups and community events.
- Work with clients, colleagues and volunteers to plan menus and recipes that are nutritious, culturally inclusive and cost-effective.
- Set up kitchens and workspaces for activities, ensuring they are clean, organised and safe.
- Ensure food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food hygiene regulations and best practice.
- Manage ingredients, equipment and supplies, reporting shortages or maintenance issues as required.
- Assist with transporting food, equipment and supplies between venues where necessary.
Volunteer Support
- Welcome, support and encourage volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate safe food preparation techniques and support volunteers to develop their confidence and skills.
- Provide guidance on the safe use of kitchen equipment and adherence to food hygiene standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure volunteers have a positive and rewarding experience.
Partnership and Community Engagement
- Build positive relationships with participants, community groups, voluntary organisations and statutory partners.
- Represent Shoreditch Trust positively within the community and help promote food programme activities.
- Gather participant feedback and contribute ideas to improve services and activities.
- Support the development of partnerships that strengthen the reach and impact of Shoreditch Trust's food programmes.
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Community & Corporate Fundraiser – Wales (Dolfor)
Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (flexible/part-time requests will be considered)
Salary £38,000.00 -£42, 000.00 pa
Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 home working
This role will lead fundraising across Wales and into the Midlands, building relationships with communities, businesses and supporters to grow income and raise awareness of our work.
You’ll develop and manage a mix of community and corporate fundraising activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and using our Wales site to engage and inspire supporters.
A big part of the role is building strong, long-term relationships that support sustainable fundraising and help extend the reach of our services.
About you:
- Experience in fundraising, partnerships or a similar relationship-based role
- Confident building and managing external relationships
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, self-motivated approach
This is a varied role with real scope to grow fundraising across Wales and make a direct impact on the children and families we support.
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Community Engagement and Social Action Adviser
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with hybrid working)
Full-time (4 year FTC)
Grade 6 | Salary: £37,121
Are you passionate about the Church’s role at the heart of community life? Do you have the drive to support parishes in living out their faith through social action and local engagement? Are you someone who can help deliver and organise the strategic vision of the diocese?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Community Engagement and Social Action Adviser to join our dynamic team supporting parishes as they respond to the needs of their communities. You’ll work to equip churches to live out the third and fourth Marks of Mission—responding to human need and transforming unjust structures—enabling local Christian communities to show God’s love in action.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Community Engagement and Social Action (CESA) Adviser, you’ll play a key part in helping churches understand their local contexts and develop impactful responses to social needs. You’ll support parishes in accessing data, funding opportunities, and partnerships, help grow volunteer-led community initiatives across the Diocese, and collaborate with multiple workstreams, contributing to the wider strategic aims of our programme.
Your key responsibilities will include;
· Planning and supporting the delivery of diocesan community engagement and social action initiatives
· Taking the lead on some of the key social issues affecting local communities
· Nurturing positive working relationships with parishes
· Offering advice and signposting on funding, partnerships, and best practice
· Developing and analysing local demographic data to inform parish strategy
· Delivering and collating surveys and listening exercises, and facilitating events and focus groups
· Coordinating and expanding community networks across the Diocese
· Encouraging and equipping parish volunteers and community hubs
· Building strong relationships with parishes and external partner organisations
· Acting as a bridge between local churches and wider community stakeholders
· Working in collaboration with other departments within the Diocese on shared endeavours that help support the Diocesan Strategy.
You will be a visible and supportive presence across the Diocese—helping churches to connect deeply with their communities and respond with creativity, compassion, and confidence.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A disciple of Jesus with a deep commitment to faith in action and social justice
· Passionate about faith in action and addressing the 3rd and 4th Marks of Mission
· Experienced in community engagement, social action or the voluntary sector through working in the charity, local authority or public sector
· Has experience of organising and leaving events and focus groups
· A skilled communicator who is approachable, encouraging, and adaptable
· A natural networker who can build strong partnerships across sectors
· Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects
· Experienced in project coordination and working with volunteers
· Comfortable analysing and presenting data to support local planning
· Confident using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
Desirable: Bid-writing experience, and familiarity with Church of England parish structures and contexts.
There is an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church of England (or a Church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance).
This role will include travel across the Diocese including some evenings and weekends.
What we can offer:
· Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Contributory pension scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 26 July, 2026
Interviews will be held on: 5 August, 2026
A diverse and vibrant community of faith, we share the vision that we are Called Together to change, serve and grow the Church



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Working across the whole secretariat, from campaigns to communications to fundraising, this role is critical in the running of the organisation and supporting the aims of the coalition.
The Membership Engagement Manager will ensure TCC effectively supports its membership to become more than the sum of its parts, playing a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding our coalition by building and facilitating meaningful relationships with member organisations, both new and existing. This position is responsible for enhancing member engagement, ensuring the delivery of value to our members, and supporting the organisation's strategic objectives through effective membership management and communications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Member Engagement & Support
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Serve as the primary point of contact for member organisations, addressing inquiries and providing support to enhance member satisfaction.
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Develop and implement strategies to increase member engagement, including organising events, webinars, and networking opportunities, including regular All Coalition Meetings and Annual Movement Gatherings.
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Facilitate onboarding processes for new members, ensuring a smooth integration into the coalition.
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Ongoing relationship management of members, including effective outreach and communications
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Invoicing membership fees and ensuring payment is made
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Lead on communications to members through a regular newsletter and ad-hoc communications around campaigns
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Supporting members to engage with TCC activity
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Work with colleagues to co-create campaigns and activities that meet member needs and ambitions
Membership Growth & Retention
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Design and execute membership recruitment campaigns to attract new member organisations.
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Monitor membership trends and feedback to develop retention strategies and reduce member attrition.
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Collaborate with the Digital Campaigns Manager to promote membership benefits and success stories.
Data Management & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date membership records using the organisation's CRM system.
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Generate regular reports on membership statistics, engagement levels, and feedback to inform strategic decisions.
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Analyse data to identify opportunities for enhancing member value and engagement.
Infrastructure to support Collective Impact
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Responsible for the maintenance and development of the central Member Resource Hub
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Responsibility for managing the day to day delivery of the Local Intelligence Hub project (online data hub providing climate-relevant data at a constituency level), including being the key contact with our external partner organisation who maintain and develop the hub, and keeping TCC members and staff involved and informed about the project as needed.
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Contribute to the development of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of members.
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Represent the organisation at external events and forums to promote membership and build partnerships.
The job description is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out additional tasks which are appropriate to your job role, as required by your line manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Proven experience in membership management, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, using facilitation skills to bring people together in a meaningful way
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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Some experience of line management of volunteers or paid staff
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Proven ability to support the work of committees and take minutes.
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Demonstrable experience of organising meetings and conferences.
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Proven ability to maintain simple accounts and oversee budgets.
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Able to handle administrative tasks in a quick and efficient manner, including organising meetings and responding to enquiries quickly
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Works well as part of a team, but also a self-starter that’s able to take initiative while working with little supervision
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Highly organised and meticulous.
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Commitment to EDI and representation
Desirable
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Experience working within a coalition or membership-based organisation.
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Familiarity with the climate and environmental sector.
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Knowledge of best practices in member engagement and community building.
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Proficiency in using CRM systems and data analysis tools to manage membership information and generate insights.
The Climate Coalition is the UK's largest group of people dedicated to action against climate change.

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Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. Through strong relationships, the team facilitates the sharing of great practice and ensure that the membership remain compliant. The Membership Engagement Officers (MEOs) are actively engaged within their areas, meeting Branch members, supporting their activities and building a stronger membership fit for the next 100 years.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The Membership Engagement Officer (MEO) is a key role which inspires and engages our membership to be active and fulfil their role and purpose while remaining compliant with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies. Every day will be different as this role will see you responding to the needs of the individual county of responsibility. It is a challenging and exciting post where no two days will be the same.
You will provide organisational support, advice and information to our members, and work closely with County Committees, the membership central team staff and other departments. This a varied role which covers a range of duties from connecting and building relationships with Branches to compliance oversight and responding to membership queries.
Homebased in Northern Ireland, you will be expected to work both there and on a mobile basis at other locations in the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland area, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) beyond this area with occasional travel overseas for engagement purposes.
Some evening and weekend work will be required, including an occasional requirement for some overnight stays.
If you are already an RBL member serving on a committee as an active officer, you cannot be an MEO in your designated area of work.
Given the responsibilities associated with the role, it is a requirement that you live in Northern Ireland and you must hold a full UK driving licence.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
Creating stronger communities through the power of volunteering
Volunteering Matters is a nationwide charity that exists to create stronger communities through the power of volunteering. We work with local partners to develop impactful programmes that support individuals and communities across the UK.
Since 1962, we’ve used our influence to champion volunteering as a powerful tool to build a thriving, resilient society. Our projects are co-created with the people and communities we work alongside: an approach that encourages our participants to become future volunteers and leaders, not just beneficiaries.
We understand the pressures of day-to-day life and create flexible, inclusive opportunities for people at all stages of life. And beyond delivering projects on the ground, we use our voice to shape policy and practice – ensuring volunteering stays recognised, supported and sustainable for generations to come.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
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We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
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We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
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We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
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We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
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We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Role Description
Volunteering Matters Brighter Futures CEC works with pupils (aged 12-18) who are care experienced or on the edge of care across the City of Edinburgh.
The project has two parts, one is to work one to one with the young people referred to the project, supporting them to experience a volunteering placement with local charitable organisations that will build their confidence and allow them to grow and learn new things in a different environment out with school.
The second part is our group work, the Youth Engagement Manager will be responsible for up to 7 small groups within schools across Edinburgh.The Youth Engagement Manager supports the young people engaged in the groups to develop and deliver a Youth Social Action project within their community.
We’re looking for a patient and engaging Youth Engagement Manager to join the Brighter Futures team in Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values and strategy.
Due to the nature of this role and the needs of the young people we support, including the requirement to provide appropriate support and engagement for young males with complex experiences, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be male under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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To build relationships with the young people, acting in a non-judgemental way to support them through their Brighter Futures journey.
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Consistently role modelling and displaying Volunteering Matters organisational values
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Deliver and develop the Brighter Futures Schools programme across the City of Edinburgh, meeting ambitious targets and milestones, ensuring all young people engaged achieve positive outcomes
Develop and deliver our Social Action group work project in different schools across Edinburgh.
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Work alongside staff form residential units, parents and carers to help support building a relationship with the young people referred to our one-to-one work
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Build relationships with different high schools across area through both our group work and one to one program.
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To maintain excellent relationships with charity and not-for-profit partners in Edinburgh - ensuring diverse, high quality volunteer roles are available that reflect the needs and interests of young people.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, volunteers, families, school staff, social work, NHS, Education partners, third sector organisations and others.
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Support the young people to complete awards and qualifications linked to their volunteering.
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To manage all elements of a young persons experience, from referral to completion of their journey
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To manage the risk assessment, safeguarding, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate
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Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information is collected and that Brighter Futures meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
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Assist the Senior Project Manager by preparing Impact Reports
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Administration tasks including maintaining effective and accessible records, the use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and other software such as Canva
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This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Skills / Knowledge Required
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Excellent knowledge & understanding of the life challenges and issues that young people face in Scottish society including an understanding of “The Promise” as well as understanding of trauma informed practice.
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Experience delivering a youth work approach to young people who challenge.
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An understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centred approach
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being able to have strategic conversations with partners and stakeholders one minute and talk to an anxious or unsure young people the next.
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Excellent organisational skills including strong attention to detail, the ability to manage a busy workload, and prioritise effectively
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Excellent IT skills including the use of Office 365, Microsoft Teams and other software packages including a CRM.
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Ability to think on your feet, act quickly and respond to situations as well as demonstrate common sense and initiative.
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The post holder should be non-judgemental, competent, conscientious and self-aware.
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Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of people.
Experience Required
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Significant experience working directly with young people, specifically those who are care experienced or who face life challenges
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Experience of youth work in a group setting
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Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)
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Experience developing strong working relationships, with a range of internal and external stakeholders
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Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload and working to deadlines
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Experience of measuring the impact of mentoring/volunteering, and understanding the results
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Understanding of and full commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Qualifications Required
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications
Location
This role is based in Edinburgh, a large part of your hours will require you to work within the community and schools, for the other hours you will have the opportunity to work from home. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
PVG
This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. We will support you to become a PVG member if you are not already. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
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Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
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Unlimited Annual Leave
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Employee Pension scheme
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Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced sick and family leave.
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Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
We welcome applications from everyone, but please note that if we receive an extremely large number of responses, we may close this advert early to fully consider applications. We encourage you to apply promptly so you don’t miss the opportunity to join our community.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



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First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
Trusts and Foundations Manager
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on securing income from Trusts and Foundations from first engagement to account management, delivery and reporting.
First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, willing to try new things. We are looking for an exceptional writer, someone who can translate the impact of our work into proposals that inspire and motivate the reader to give.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and the Director to manage relationships with existing donors, and leading on the development of high value bids to expand our work. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident communicator and grant fundraiser with experience managing and deepening relationships with high value trusts and foundations gifts – someone who thrives on storytelling and social impact. We currently have a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations and are looking for someone eager to write applications and secure funding.
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week; core hours - 10am till 4pm
Location: We have office space at the Pears Hub in West Hampstead, where some people come in one or two times a week, we're very flexible.
Application process:
- Application form
- Task and interview (interviews will be conducted on MS Teams)
Please also fill out this equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application).
1. Application closes: 20th July 9am
2. Interviews: 23rd and 24th July
3. Start date: 1st September
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please get in touch with Carmen O’Loughlin if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have any queries about the role.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


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As a Senior Internal Communications & Engagement Officer, you'll be at the heart of how we keep colleagues and members informed, connected and engaged across the organisation. If you're an experienced internal communications professional who knows how to turn everyday updates into content people want to read, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. We're looking for someone who can spot a story, write with confidence, and deliver engaging communications across a range of channels. From managing regular publications and creating digital content to supporting high-profile colleague events, you'll play a key role in shaping how we communicate every day.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This is a varied, fast paced role where no two days are the same. You'll be comfortable managing multiple deadlines, building strong relationships with stakeholders and producing high-quality content and publications that are engaging and tailored to different audiences. Whether you're publishing news on our intranet, developing an electronic digest, creating content for digital screens, repurposing stories across channels or measuring the success of communications to continuously improve engagement, you'll bring creativity, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to everything you do. We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, isn't afraid to challenge or improve the way things are done and can confidently balance competing priorities while maintaining exceptionally high standards.
To succeed in this role, you'll already have experience working in an internal communications environment and be an excellent writer with outstanding editing and proofreading skills. You'll know how to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, ask the right questions to uncover great stories and adapt your writing style to suit different audiences and channels. Experience using content management systems such as Staffbase or Dotdigital would be an advantage, but above all we're looking for someone who is curious, proactive and genuinely passionate about creating communications that people notice, trust and engage with. If you thrive in a role where you can combine creativity with organisation and make every piece of communication count, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview dates:
Stage one: 24th July via Teams
Stage two: 29th July in person at Haig House, London Bridge
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Overview of the post
To work alongside Braunstone residents, volunteers, businesses and partners to build strong relationships and co-design services that reflect community priorities in Braunstone. The role focuses on meaningful engagement, volunteer involvement, and partnership working, with a smaller element of project-based fundraising and communications support that helps amplify community voices and showcase impact.
This role is rooted in a strengths-based, inclusive approach that values lived experience and community voice.
Main responsibilities and duties
Community Engagement & Co-Design
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Braunstone residents, community groups, local businesses and grassroots organisations
- Facilitate conversations, workshops, and engagement activities to co-design services and projects to ensure community voices and lived experience meaningfully inform service development and delivery
- Act as a visible and approachable presence within the community
- Promote inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed engagement practices
- Gather community feedback and insight to inform service improvement, contribute to monitoring, learning, and evaluation activities
- Reflect on practice and adapt approaches in response to community needs
Volunteer Engagement & Support
- Recruit, induct, coordinate training and support volunteers, with a focus on local community involvement, including support to deliver b inspired services
- Acting as a key point of contact for volunteers, develop clear, meaningful volunteer roles aligned with community and organisational needs
- Foster a positive, inclusive volunteer culture that values contribution and wellbeing
Partnerships, Networking & Community Presence
- Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, businesses, networks, and stakeholders, including representing the organisation at community meetings, events, and forums
- Strengthen local connections to improve service reach and impact by identifying opportunities for collaboration and shared learning
Communications & Community Storytelling
- Support delivery of the organisation’s communications plans including engagement with digital platforms with a focus on community engagement and impact to strengthen community connection and awareness
- Create and source digital content (e.g. short written pieces, photos, videos, social media content) that showcases community-led work and lived experience, ensuring content is inclusive, ethical, and reflective of organisational values
- Work with colleagues to share stories that demonstrate learning, outcomes, and community voice
Project Support & Community-Led Fundraising
- Support small-scale, project-specific fundraising activities that emerge from community-led initiatives, working alongside colleagues and community members to help shape funding ideas where needed
- Contribute information and insight to funding applications when relevant
- Build relationships with local supporters, businesses, and community partners
General Duties:
- Attend and participate in team meetings, training and events that ensure the effective sharing of information and co-ordination with the team’s activities.
- Undertake administrative and maintenance duties that assist in the smooth running of the Neighbourhood Support Base. This will include taking collective responsibility in relation to matters of health and safety, equipment maintenance, data protection and confidentiality management, and visitor service and care.
- Ensure that all NST activities are undertaken in line with the legal requirements and b inspired policy, procedures and good practice. This includes the production of risk assessments and other data that can demonstrate effective and safe planning.
- Undertake consultations in-line with the Neighbourhood Action Plan and work alongside other members of the NST to gather, collate and analyse information that inform perceived local need/s.
- Work outside normal office hours and at weekends as and when required.
- To ensure promotion and implementation of The Braunstone Foundation’s policies in relation to Equalities; to ensure that buildings, equipment and facilities are managed in a safe and effective way in line with Health and safety requirements.
- To carry out work in such a way as to promote The Braunstone Foundations aims objectives and agreed policies.
- This job description sets out the duties of the post at the present time. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of a grading of the position.
Person Specification
Post: Community Engagement Coordinator - Essential (E)Desirable (D)
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in community engagement, community development, or a similar role (E)
Experience recruiting, supporting, or working alongside volunteers (E)
Experience of working in the charitable/voluntary sector (D)
Some experience or understanding of community or project-based fundraising (D)
Knowledge
Understanding of community-led and co-production approaches (E)
Commitment to dignity, inclusion, and empowerment (E)
Understands the needs of deprived communities and barriers and challenges facing individuals and service providers (E)
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both adult and child protection (D)
Health and safety processes in relation to community activity (D)
Experience supporting communications or digital engagement in a community or voluntary setting (D)
Knowledge of local communities and networks (D)
Skills
Confidence creating or contributing to digital content or communication (E)
Ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and build positive relationships (E)
Excellent organisational skills and experience (E)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (E)
Strong IT skills especially with Microsoft Office (E)
Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations (E)
Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people (E)
Ability to keep accurate records and a good understanding of the importance of data (E)
Personal
An interest in helping other people, regardless of their circumstances (E)
Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need (E)
Trustworthy, reliable and able to keep matters confidential (E)
A high level of patience and emotional resilience (E)
Ability to contribute effectively to a small team (E)
Calm and professional (E)
Other
Right to work in the UK (E)
Satisfactory DBS check (E)
Full and clean UK driving Licence (D)
For Community, For Life

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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.
Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.
We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the city-wide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education, and research agendas in Manchester and more widely, building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact, and Parliamentary influencing.
Key Responsibilities
Our Operations and Projects Workers are the backbone of our charity. They play a key role in the day-to-day running of operations, from frontline and client-facing work to recruiting, supervising, and supporting volunteers, assisting with stock and logistics activities and deliveries, and leading and supporting a range of projects.
A central part of this diverse, hands-on role is leading and supporting foodbank sessions, with extensive engagement with foodbank clients and primary responsibility for supervising, supporting, and developing volunteers.
The Operations and Projects Workers will help shape and maintain high service standards and embed Our Values at the core of every aspect of the charity’s activity.
On a weekly basis the postholder will work to support the smooth running of three public-facing sessions and the operational activities which underpin them. You will work alongside a team of volunteers and staff
You will be based at our main office and warehouse site, but also regularly attend our three session sites where appropriate and conduct deliveries and collections across the city. Some working from home is allowed with the prior agreement of your manager.
Foodbank Sessions
As part of a pre-planned rota system you will attend foodbank sessions in a variety of roles. All team members are expected to prioritise the creation of a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and friendly space.
In some sessions you will be the nominated Session Lead,
- You will be responsible for health and safety, briefing and de-briefing of volunteers and other staff, safeguarding and incident reporting, and dealing with emergency or difficult situations.
- Session leads take an active role in shaping and maintaining our values-led Service Standards and creating a supportive framework for other team members, ensuring all frontline service meets those expectations.
- You will ensure consistent and rigorous monitoring and reporting from sessions, including volunteer registration, stock management, logging and escalation of issues and concerns, also well as consistent reporting on service provision.
- Session Leads will act as the primary liaison and coordination point on the day with advice providers and financial inclusion workers
- They will also be the lead contact point on a session day liaising with host sites and reception staff and other session partner organisations.
- Before, during, and after sessions, the Session Lead will monitor stock levels and ensure packing, loading, and unloading is done safely and consistently.
You may also attend foodbank sessions in a variety of other roles, including, but not limited to:
- Conducting or coordinating one-to-one check-ins and support conversations with clients, responsible for signposting and onwards referrals
- Providing additional support such as energy vouchers, SIM cards, supermarket vouchers, and other provision.
- Delivering and collecting food and other stock and materials to and from session sites and monitoring stock levels.
- Supporting general tasks and activities within sessions, such as packing parcels, referrals check-in, picking lists, or monitoring cafés and adjacent spaces.
General Foodbank Operations
Outside of foodbank sessions, you will lead or support across the broad range of operational and project activities, including:
- Regularly driving the foodbank van and loading and unloading stock and other materials.
- Answering or replying to enquiries from clients, referrers, donors, partners, and other contacts via the main charity phone line and email inboxes.
- Conduct regular office-based administrative, printing, and reporting activities.
- Deputise for senior staff or fill in for other team members where appropriate in day-to-day operational cover and external meetings and relationships, including with foodbank referrers and partner organisations.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteers and logistics around food deliveries, food drives, and food sorting sessions.
- Work and lead on projects to help maintain and increase donation levels.
- In collaboration with other staff, assist volunteer recruitment, training, and development activities.
- Attend and organise meetings and events where required to represent the foodbank or conduct project-related work.
- Undertake training and personal development as appropriate and agreed with your line manager.
The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own workload and time management, completing timesheets and reports for the board.
There may be other project-specific tasks requested from time to time for the benefit of the charity to be discussed and agreed with your line manager.
About you
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
- A full clean driving licence and willing and able to drive a 3.5tn van regularly.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to coordinate your own workload and schedule, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with other staff members, volunteers, referrers, and foodbank users.
- Ability to respond to unexpected situations in a busy service delivery environment and make decisions related to health and safety and emergency incidents.
- Ability to independently make and carry out decisions in line with foodbank policies and procedures.
- An enthusiasm for all aspects of work at Manchester Central Foodbank, and the flexibility and willingness to get involved with projects and tasks that may sit outside of your normal work.
- Experience of working with service users in a community setting.
- Proficiency in IT, including email, spreadsheets, and Google Drive.
- A clear understanding of, and belief in the values and aims of, Manchester Central Foodbank and the Trussell Trust.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience of volunteer management.
Essential Behaviours and Competencies
- A clear understanding of, and belief in the values and aims of, Manchester Central Foodbank and the Trussell Trust.
- The ability to communicate and work with people with a range of backgrounds, views, and interests and build ongoing relationships and trust.
- Personal integrity, high professional standards, and honesty.
- Empathy and confidence when working with people who are experiencing financial and/or personal hardship.
- Passionate about social justice and tackling food poverty.
- Ability to be hands-on and adaptable in changeable circumstances.
Please attach two separate documents to the email in .doc or .pdf format:
1. An up to date CV outlining the volunteering employment, or personal experience , education and training you have that is relevant to this role. Particularly please outline the relevant tasks and responsibilities you undertook in previous roles and the skills and experience built/demonstrated.
2. A written “Application Statement”, of no more than 2 A4 pages, font size 12, explaining why you are interested in this role, how your personal values and passion aligns with the objectives of our projects and organisation, and how your previous experience and training demonstrates the “Essential” and “Desirable” skills and “Behaviours and Competencies” listed.
Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.
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Are you able to build excellent relationships? Do you have fundraising or customer service experience? Can you adapt your communications to a wide range of audiences?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
Title: Supporter Engagement Assistant
Reports to: Supporter Engagement Coordinator
Hours of Work: Both Full time and part time hours available (21 – 35 hours per week)
Salary: £23,853 per annum, FTE
Based: Bristol – Office base at County Gates, BS3 2JH
About Us
We are Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, dedicated to providing air ambulance and critical care services across Bristol, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire. From volunteers to Specialist Paramedics, from senior Consultants to retail and fundraising staff, we are a team, working to save lives that would otherwise be lost. We seek to continually develop and adapt our activities to meet the needs of local communities, whilst impacting nationally and influencing global pre-hospital care. Our work is deeply satisfying, and every member of the team is committed to this service, and to saving as many lives as we can.
About You and The Role
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re looking for a new Supporter Engagement Assistant to support our regional team. This role focuses on providing excellent stewardship for supporters and former patients across the communities we serve. It also calls for real passion – for our cause, for the people we help, and most importantly, for the people who help us save lives.
We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to doing their best, a person who can work independently but can collaborate within and beyond their team, who has compassion for our supporters and stakeholders and who is curious about exploring new approaches and keen to learn and develop. Whilst having experience of working with a charity would be beneficial, it is not essential. The successful candidate will have great customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to manage and develop projects. This role may suit a career changer who can demonstrate transferable skills.
GWAAC is a great cause to fundraise for, we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 10th July 2026
N.B. Applications may close prior to the deadline if sufficient high-quality applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
GWAAC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments.
No agencies please.