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This role offers a unique opportunity to make this role your own and take the charity to the next level, with the full support of a dedicated, experienced team.
The successful candidate will ensure that the charity remains resilient and able to deliver on its commitment to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the people we serve.
The role is a mix of operational activity, day to day management and strategic thinking; with the continuous building and nurturing of external relationships with our NHS, public sector and not-for-profit stakeholders.
Working alongside a committed trustee board, skilled staff and volunteers, you will bring drive, experience and passion to the team. You’ll get terrific support from the outgoing postholder as needed, with the space to act and bring your own ideas to the forefront.
If you wish to apply, please provide an up-to-date CV, together with a document (max 2 x A4 pages) detailing how you meet the criteria shown on the person specification. You can use experiences gained from work, volunteering and life experiences.
To improve heart health outcomes across Greater Manchester.
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Fundraising Lead
£45,000–£55,000 F/T
Remote with regular travel
About Metabolic Support
Metabolic Support is the UK umbrella patient organisation for people living with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) — rare, lifelong genetic conditions affecting around 40,000 people in the UK and 1.43 million worldwide. Since 1981 we have been at the forefront of rare disease advocacy, research and community support.
About the Role
This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to lead our fundraising activity, drive sustainable income growth and position Metabolic Support as the leading international patient advocacy group for IMDs. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll shape and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy, build relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, and work across our small, agile team to embed fundraising principles into everything we do. The role has no direct reports but requires a collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy covering corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events
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Lead on high-value bids and build compelling donor propositions
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Manage donor stewardship, CRM (Nutshell), budgets and board reporting
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Instil fundraising principles across the team and maximise income opportunities organisation-wide
About You
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Proven fundraising or income generation experience with expertise in at least one area: trusts and foundations, corporates or major donors
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Strong relationship-builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Highly organised, self-starting and comfortable managing competing priorities
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Committed to Metabolic Support's mission; willing to travel in the UK and internationally
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The Operations Programme Coordinator provides operational, administrative, and project support across Picker’s portfolio.
The role is currently deployed primarily within the Learning & Development (L&D) team, supporting the effective design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Picker’s L&D programmes and products. The L&D programme offers a range of accredited online and in person training, alongside webinars, practical toolkits, and a global community of practice, to support person centred improvements across health and social care. The postholder may be redeployed, in whole or in part, to support other areas of the Picker offer as organisational priorities require.
The highest quality person centred care for all, always
Health, Safety and Facilities Officer
The Health, Safety and Facilities Officer will support the delivery of a safe, compliant and well-maintained working environment across the organisation. The role provides day-to-day coordination of health and safety activities, facilities operations, statutory compliance and contractor management, helping to ensure that offices and related spaces are safe, efficient and fit for purpose for staff, visitors and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the coordination and delivery of health and safety processes across the organisation, helping maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies, the ARUK Health and Safety Management System and best practice.
· Maintain health and safety records, including DSE assessments, new and expectant mothers’ assessments, incident logs, training records, inspections, audit follow-up actions and related compliance documentation.
· Support the completion, review and tracking of risk assessments, safe systems of work, standard operating procedures, and other health and safety documentation.
· Assist with the coordination and documentation of internal audits, safety checks and workplace inspections, recording findings, tracking actions and escalating issues as required.
· Support the reporting, assessment and follow-up of accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying trends, assisting with investigations and helping to develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
· Provide administrative support for policy updates, system improvements, implementation activities, reports, data summaries and documentation to support assurance and compliance frameworks.
· Respond to general health and safety enquiries, providing routine guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
· Manage and maintain digital systems including DSE platforms, incident reporting systems, facilities databases, lone working records and contractor-related records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
· Manage facilities JIRA requests, tracking and escalating workplace issues, including repairs, building fabric, environmental conditions and general maintenance.
· Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, equipment servicing and service contracts, liaising with colleagues, suppliers and contractors to ensure buildings, office fabric and equipment are maintained in a safe and good state of repair.
· Liaise with external contractors and service providers, including cleaning, security, maintenance and repair services, arranging works, checking documentation, organising access and monitoring delivery against requirements.
· Provide day-to-day workplace support in response to staff requests relating to office space, equipment, lighting, heating, building issues, office housekeeping, meeting room readiness and general workplace functionality.
· Support business continuity, emergency preparedness and workplace response arrangements, including fire safety, first aid, evacuation processes and the day-to-day administration of the lone working system.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience in a health and safety, facilities, workplace or operations support role.
· Good working knowledge of health and safety principles and their practical application in an office or operational environment.
· Experience of maintaining accurate records, coordinating actions and managing administrative processes relating to compliance or facilities activities.
· Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external suppliers.
· Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
· A practical, customer-focused and solution-oriented approach to supporting workplace safety and facilities needs.
· Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of service.
· NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification/training.
· Experience of facilities management within a corporate environment desirable.
· A proactive and dependable approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th July 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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The Sands Insights Network is an online community of bereaved parents who want to use their experience and knowledge to shape Sands work to make maternity and neonatal care safer.
The Network sits within the Saving Babies Lives team which focusses on using evidence, including from parents, to drive improvements in maternity and neonatal safety. The Network also facilitates parents’ involvement in Sands policy and campaigning work, as well as external projects seeking to include people with experience of baby loss.
Main Purpose of Job
1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents
2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them
3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured and shared
4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making
Principle Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Undertake the day-to-day management of a successful network, building diverse membership and ensuring a safe environment for bereaved parents
- Grow the network. Engage potential new members and oversee screening and onboarding processes.
- Create a welcoming space with signposting to enable new and existing network members to navigate and make best use of the platform.
- Maintain the network as a safe space for bereaved parents.
- Promote the platform and its impact to Sands audiences.
- Create and embed Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) principles throughout the network and proactively ensure the membership is diverse in experience and background as the network grows.
- Work with Research Manager to ensure appropriate risk management and safeguarding protocols are in place and followed.
- Work with the Research Manager to co-create governance policies/agreements with the network members.Moderate user activities and take actions where needed if policies are breached.
2. Ensure the diverse experiences and perspectives of bereaved parents are included in research, learning and improvement initiatives in a way that works for them
- Working with Sands teams and with external groups, identify opportunities for PPIE involvement, to provide a continuous range of options for parents to engage with.
- Engage with network members to develop the community, and create activity based on their needs.
- Share opportunities with the Network, encouraging and supporting involvement from members.
- Create a dynamic and interactive atmosphere on the platform, building and maintain relationships with network members, and generating enthusiasm and a sense of purpose.
- Encourage and facilitate activity within project groups on the network to ensure activities proceed and are constructive and inclusive.
- Develop and share tools and resources to support parents with the skills and information they may need to be positively involved in research and improvement projects.
- Lead some involvement activities, including discussion groups, interviews and collaborative working.
- Work with the Research Manager and the membership of the network to develop and implement a policy for reward and recognition for both internal and external opportunities.
3. Ensure the involvement activities are monitored, evaluated and impact is captured
- In partnership with the Research Manager develop and embed a framework for monitoring and evaluating activities.
- Summarise and share findings and outcomes of network projects, feeding into research, service and policy development.
- Provide regular reports on impact and share those across Sands.
4. Help to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in partnership working, advocating for the inclusion of bereaved parents in research and decision making
- Build relationships with external stakeholders; support network members to influence people and organisations outside Sand directly, including decisionmakers, influencers, research groups or research funders.
- Represent network members externally and advocate for their involvement and inclusion in research and improvement programmes.
- Represent Sands at external events, meetings and activities, helping to build Sands’ reputation as a leader in the field of working in partnership with bereaved parents.
General
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Research Manager, Head of Saving Babies Lives team and the CEO.
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve shared goals.
- Always maintain strict confidentiality.
- Adhere to all Sands policies and procedures.
- Undertake all mandatory training as required.
- Participate actively in annual appraisals and personal development
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Fundraising Executive to become the local face of a well established charity within Worcestershire.
As Fundraising Executive, you will be responsible for growing income and awareness across Worcestershire by developing meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and wider fundraising team, you will help deliver regional fundraising plans, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional supporter stewardship to maximise engagement and long-term loyalty.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, relationship management, volunteer support, event attendance, and fundraising development.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, community groups, schools, and local businesses.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of fundraising opportunities, including identifying new prospects and re-engaging previous supporters.
- Deliver excellent supporter stewardship, ensuring individuals and groups feel valued and connected to the charity's impact.
- Support and grow a network of volunteers through training, guidance, and regular engagement meetings.
- Deliver presentations, talks, and fundraising pitches to a variety of audiences.
- Provide advice and support to community fundraisers, ensuring compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets.
- Support community awareness initiatives, including educational programmes and public engagement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and supporter engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident communicator with excellent relationship building skills.
- Experienced in customer service, fundraising, sales, community engagement, or stakeholder management.
- Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing a varied workload independently.
- Comfortable presenting to groups and acting as an ambassador for a charitable cause.
- Experienced in working towards targets and achieving measurable outcomes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
- Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community activities.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle for business travel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Desirable
- Experience in fundraising or the charity sector.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Institute of Fundraising qualification or equivalent.
Salary & Benefits
•Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
•Contract type: full time, permanent
•Location: remote- you need to be based in Worcestershire (with travel across the region)
Recruitment process: Cv to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
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1. Proactively engage bereaved families with the support service, respond to bereavement support enquiries and ensure anyone seeking advice and support on bereavement is given a high-quality service in a timely way.
•To be the primary contact for the bereavement support digital services including WhatsApp, text, webchat and other social media channels.
•Proactively engage with bereaved families through social media and other online platforms.
•Ensure any safeguarding concerns are actioned in accordance with the organisations Safeguarding policy.
•Send materials to bereaved contacts, including bereavement packs and follow up emails and ensure all documents and databases are updated with each contact in line with the department guidelines, including Raiser’s Edge, Excel databases.
•Cover and answer the bereavement support helpline and online enquiries responding within the set guidelines and KPIs for the department.
•Ensure any messages on Bereavement Support Facebook Groups are monitored and advice is given via befrienders where appropriate.
•Attend face to face events for bereaved families including family days and memorial events when needed.
•Work with Income and Engagement Team around social media bereavement support content/posts.
2. Deliver and run live bereavement themed sessions on social media
•Run monthly live sessions on social media on bereavement topics/themes, responding to comments and messages during and after the sessions, ensuring anyone seeking ongoing support is responded to and referred to relevant services.
•Work with the Engagement Team to promote live sessions.
•Facilitate monthly remembrance sessions.
3. Ensure the bereavement support services are promoted to those bereaved and to professionals working with bereaved families
•Assist with the recruitment and facilitation of Bereaved Families’ Panel.
•Keep up to date with the bereavement support world including joining National Bereavement Alliance, Child Bereavement Network and research around grief and bereavement.
•Attend events as required to represent the Lullaby Trust’s bereavement support services.
4. Maintain accurate records throughout all services, complying with the organisation’s recording and reporting requirements
•Maintain ongoing knowledge and training on the Lullaby Trust’s advice and the scientific knowledge behind this advice.
•Collate statistics, as required on areas of work within the support services team.
•Assist with the services’ evaluation and impact processes.
•Provide other administrative support to the team as required.
Other:
•Attend and participate with External Supervision sessions.
Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
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Community Fundraiser
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.
Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person has the potential to be a part of that community and bring us closer to a world free of MND.
This is the first time we have sought to recruit a fundraiser based outside Scotland. Alongside the other community fundraiser, you will work with supporters across the UK. We are keen to further grow our presence and visibility, and you will be a core part of this.
You will be a crucial part of a dynamic team, working closely with our Senior Development and Engagement Manager within the fundraising team. You will be a first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, build meaningful and lasting relationships and actively seek fundraising opportunities.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or in a role focused on relationship building with fundraising, volunteering or events experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving people’s lives.
Job Description
- Alongside our other Community Fundraiser, the post holder will be the first point of contact for the Fundraising team. The broad responsibilities will be:
- Building and maintaining strong fundraising relationships
- Provide 1 to 1 support with our fundraisers and help them maximise the activities and continue that support throughout their stewardship so we retain their support.
- Help with the delivery and development of an exciting and busy events programme.
Key Responsibilities
People-focused
- Providing outstanding supporter care as the key contact for fundraising enquiries at the Foundation.
- Coaching and supporting fundraisers to ensure they can maximise their efforts and that they enjoy their experience.
- Building strong networks and relationships with supporters to increase long term repeat support.
- Ensuring Foundation stewardship processes are followed throughout the supporter journey.
- Attending events to represent My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
- Support on larger special project events e.g Great North Run
Behind the scenes
- Working with our Fundraising Administrator help collating and sending fundraising packs, auction items and event materials.
- Maintaining the Foundation’s supporter database and keeping their details up to date.
- Maintaining the fundraising calendar of activities and tasks.
- Maintaining confidentiality of information, observing data protection laws, and adhering to fundraising code of practice at all times.
- Actively seek new fundraising opportunities across the UK.
- Work with the Senior Community, Volunteering and Events Manager to deliver annual operations plans.
- Support with other incomes streams including corporate fundraising, regular giving, legacy and in-memory. Along with our volunteer programme.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms
- Experience in a customer service
- Excellent inter-personal and communications skills
- Experience working in a busy and diverse team
- Effective at building relationships with people
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Comfortable to work with minimal supervision, but as part of the fundraising team
- Professional and hard-working team with a positive and collaborative work ethic
- Driver’s licence and access to a car
- Desire to learn and develop a career in fundraising
Strongly Desirable
- Community Fundraising experience
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience in engaging an audience.
- Experience using a customer database
- Awareness or understanding of motor neuron disease
Salary – £30k-£35k
Duration – Full-time – 2 years fixed term
Annual Leave – 25 days (plus 8 days bank holiday)
Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend work will be required.
Location – Home-based – In the Bristol/ Bath/ Cheltenham/ Gloucester
About My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Our vision is a world free of MND. We will leave no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal as we fund, guide and enable the smartest, most efficient MND research to catalyse a cure for motor neuron disease.
Since we were founded in 2017, we have committed over £23.5 million to world class MND research, funding dozens of research projects across our four funding programmes. This is only possibly through the generosity and determination of our supporters.
We are My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and we're absolutely committed to our goal: A World Free of MND



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Internal title: Executive and Governance Administrator
Location: Home (most meetings are online and we are largely a remote working organisation, however travel will be expected to central events at least 1-2 times a year which will be paid for by the charity)
Salary: £34,453 Full Time
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July - 23.30
Contract: Permanent
About the role
This is a key support role at the heart of Housing Justice, providing high-quality, proactive and highly organised executive support to the CEO and senior leadership team in a fast-moving national charity environment. The postholder plays a critical role in enabling the CEO and Directors to operate effectively, requiring excellent diary management, strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate organisational needs. The role also involves coordinating meetings end-to-end, ensuring they are well-structured and outcome-focused, including preparing agendas, capturing accurate notes, maintaining action logs, and proactively following up to ensure timely completion.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
· Significant experience supporting senior leaders in a PA, Executive Assistant, or equivalent role
· Experience managing complex diaries across multiple senior stakeholders
· Experience of agenda setting and action tracking for a variety of senior management and trustee meetings
· Experience working in a fast paced, often changing environment
About us
Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments.
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Clean Slate is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Programmes on a maternity cover basis.
This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the delivery of impactful services across all operational departments, ensuring our programmes continue to improve the financial wellbeing, resilience and life opportunities of people on low incomes.
As Head of Programmes, you will provide leadership to managers across the organisation, maintain strong relationships with funders and commissioners, oversee organisational performance and reporting, support business development and programme growth, and ensure that our services remain safe, compliant, effective and sustainable.
This role will suit an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational management skills and who is passionate about creating meaningful change for people facing financial hardship.
About Clean Slate
At Clean Slate, we believe everyone should be able to provide for themselves and their family without paying the extra costs associated with poverty.
Our mission is to create meaningful, measurable change for people on low incomes, helping them become better off financially and more in control of their lives through money guidance, employment support and digital inclusion.
Role Overview
As Head of Programmes, you will oversee the successful delivery, performance and development of Clean Slate's services nationally. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy, support business growth and ensure programmes achieve both their social impact and financial objectives.
You will provide leadership and support to departmental managers, oversee organisational reporting and performance monitoring, maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders, and ensure that systems, processes and compliance arrangements support high-quality service delivery.
A key element of the role will be identifying opportunities for growth, supporting funding and commissioning opportunities, and ensuring services continue to evolve to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
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Lead the implementation of organisational objectives across all programme delivery functions.
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Champion continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.
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Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and organisational systems.
Programme Oversight & Operational Management
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Oversee the delivery of all services and programmes, ensuring quality, compliance and impact.
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Support managers to achieve contractual targets, performance objectives and growth ambitions.
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Monitor programme performance, budgets and operational risks.
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Ensure sufficient staffing capacity and effective workforce planning across departments.
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Drive consistency, quality assurance and best practice across all service areas.
Leadership & People Management
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Line manage senior managers and support effective leadership throughout the organisation.
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Promote accountability, performance management and staff development.
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Support managers to identify training needs and implement development plans.
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Foster a positive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.
Reporting, Data & Systems
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Oversee organisational performance monitoring and impact measurement.
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Lead reporting for commissioners, funders, trustees and senior leadership.
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Ensure the organisation's CRM and reporting systems are effectively managed and utilised to support performance, compliance and decision-making.
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Use data and insight to inform continuous improvement and organisational development.
Business Development & Partnerships
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Support the development of new programmes, services and funding opportunities.
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Work closely with the Managing Director and fundraising teams on commissioning opportunities, funding applications and growth initiatives.
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Maintain and strengthen relationships with funders, commissioners and strategic partners.
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Represent Clean Slate at external meetings, partnership forums and networking events.
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Support the organisation's reputation as a leading voice on financial wellbeing and poverty reduction.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and cyber security requirements.
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Oversee risk management processes and contribute to organisational governance.
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Ensure services operate in line with contractual, regulatory and quality standards.
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Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding and continuous learning.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with experience managing complex services, leading managers and driving organisational performance.
You will bring:
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Significant experience leading programmes, services or operational teams.
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Experience managing managers and supporting organisational growth.
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Strong strategic planning and organisational development skills.
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Experience working with funders, commissioners and external stakeholders.
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A track record of delivering impactful services and achieving performance targets.
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Experience overseeing reporting, monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance processes.
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Strong understanding of performance management, compliance and risk management.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
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Experience using CRM and reporting systems to support operational delivery and organisational performance.
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A commitment to Clean Slate's mission and values.
Desirable
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Experience within financial inclusion, employability, community development or related sectors.
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Knowledge of commissioning, fundraising or business development.
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Understanding of issues affecting people on low incomes, including financial exclusion and the poverty premium.
Why Join Clean Slate?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation that is changing lives across the UK.
You'll help shape strategy, support talented teams, strengthen partnerships and ensure our programmes continue to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.
We want to see a world where people can provide for themselves and their family, where it does not cost more to be poor.


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Join Generate at a pivotal moment in our journey and help shape the future of a growing charity supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people across North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership, fundraising and organisational development with meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation.
Generate is looking for an inspiring and collaborative Charity Director to lead our next chapter. We work to improve wellbeing, resilience and connection for transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and gender-questioning adults through peer support, counselling, mentoring, outreach and more.
Since beginning as a volunteer-led initiative in York in 2011, Generate has grown into an established charity delivering a range of services across North Yorkshire. We are now looking for a leader who can build on this strong foundation, strengthen our sustainability and support the organisation's continued development.
As Charity Director, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, freelancers, volunteers and external partners, you will lead the delivery of our strategic vision and ensure Generate continues to be effective, sustainable and responsive.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to:
• Shape the future direction and development of Generate
• Lead fundraising and develop sustainable income streams
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Drive organisational development and improve systems and processes
• Support and develop a committed and motivated team
• Ensure strong governance, financial oversight and operational effectiveness
We're looking for someone who can think strategically while also being comfortable with the practical realities of leading a small organisation. You will be a confident relationship-builder and effective communicator, with a strong commitment to delivering positive outcomes for the people we support.
Role details
Salary: £36,000–£40,000 FTE (pro rata based on a 35-hour week), depending on experience
Hours: 21–28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based, with regular travel into York and occasional travel across North Yorkshire
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead an organisation through its next stage of development, we would love to hear from you.
If you’d like to have an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch and we will be happy to arrange a call with our current Charity Director.
To connect and empower transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse individuals by improving wellbeing, self-confidence and resilience.
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At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we’re promoting equality and inclusion for blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society. One of our many missions is to establish Sight Loss Councils across the UK, to tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.
We are looking for an SLC Coordinator to join us and continue to grow the scope and presence we have already established in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. We are open to considering candidates wishing to work up to 36 hours per week. The salary will be pro rata for roles of less than 36 hours per week.
About the role
The key purpose of the Coordinator role is to support the Senior Engagement Manager to deliver regional Sight Loss Councils across Yorkshire and Humberside and to engage with blind and partially sighted people across the region. We currently have three Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in this region, so the postholder will be expected to work alongside the Senior Engagement Manager and coordinate the SLCs’ activity, focusing on the retention of the volunteers engaged and ensuring the projects and work they are involved in continue to be successful.
About you
You will have the passion and ability to use your lived experience to influence change, for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. As an experienced Coordinator, you will engage and support Sight Loss Council members in the implementation of the region’s business plans to bring about change across transport, health and the built environment, as well as areas of local interest such as arts and culture or retail.
You will be a self-starter and work well on your own but will also enjoy being a part of a national team working across the country, with whom you can learn from, as well as share good practice with. Ideally you will need to live within the Yorkshire and Humberside region, as there will be travel within the region every week.
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About Kidney Care UK
Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, and one million of them don’t know that they do.
Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
About the Patient Support Service
The Patient Support Service provides practical, emotional and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. Whatever the need presented, we empower people living with CKD and their families and carers to understand their options and make informed choices to positively navigate their experience of CKD. We’ll walk alongside them for as long as they need us to.
About the Role
Our regional Patient Support Officers play a key role in establishing Kidney Care UK in their designated region and enabling patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independant support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing.
You will proactively engage with kidney patients and their families as a source of advice,information, and support to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for kidney patients. You will seek to inform and empower individuals, providing the tools and knowledge to enable confident self-management and be the regional face of Kidney Care UK patient support services, raise awareness of the service and the Charity and build strong relationships with kidney patients, the renal units, Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs), health professionals and other kidney stakeholder groups in the region.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with and support patients and their carers face to face and by telephone to provide information, advice and support on a range of personal, emotional and practical matters.
- Through regular visits to renal units in your designated area, establish and maintain a presence to enable patients' easy access to Kidney Care UK support services.
- Promote and attend local health information events to raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of its Patient Support Service with kidney patients, their families and relevant health professionals.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the regional kidney community through fully engaging with KPAs, health professionals and relevant health and community stakeholder groups.
- Maintain accurate records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators such as number of patients supported, type of support provided, key needs etc.
About you
You will have an empathy with our patient group and an understanding of kidney disease and the needs of people with kidney disease, their families and carers. You will be able to work independantly and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and above all have the ability to deal professionally, calmly and sympathetically with people affected by kidney disease.
An understanding of the relevant UK benefits legislation and entitlements is essential as is having excellent IT skills, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel. You will hold an Advice and Guidance qualification or be willing to complete it within 6 months of service in the role.
The role is home based but you will need to live within the region that you are applying for and have the ability to travel independantly throughout the area on a regular basis and to attend national meetings/events as required. There will also be a requirement to undertake occasional evening and weekend work and some flexibility to be able to work some irregular hours to meet the needs of our patients.
The areas are as follows:
North East: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland and North Cumbria. This role is part funded by the North Gas Network through the vulnerability and carbon monoxide allowance fund.
South West: Cornwall, Devon, Exeter and Plymouth. This role is funded by Wales and West Utilities through the vulnerability and carbon monoxide allowance fund.
Please be aware that as they are funded positions they are fixed term posts until 31 May 2028. There is a possibility of extension but no guarantee.
Safeguarding statement
Kidney Care UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
If you feel you are the right fit for the role, please press Apply, where you will be asked to upload a recent CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification and please state which area you are applying to.
We look forward to hearing from you.
It is essential you attach a cover letter with your CV. Applications that do not have a cover letter will automatically be rejected.
You should also live in, and be able to travel within one of the regions specified.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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Community Fundraising Assistant - North
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?
- Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
- Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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