Executive support and communications lead jobs

This is a defining moment for the National Forest. With a renewed Vision, our purpose is clear: to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now, we are ready to build on this success within the National Forest itself, enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join us to take forward this work on new national forests. This role is full-time, working 37 hours per week for a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2031, with the potential for extension depending on funding.

Our Commitment to You

- Salary of £43,500 - £48,575
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
- Staff bonuses
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on gym memberships

 Your Role in Growing Our Forest Story

As the New National Forests Project Manager, you’ll lead on effective project management of centralised activities for the three new national forests.

Specifically, you’ll manage the centralised reporting of progress, targets and budgets, liaising closely with the programme managers for each new national forest.

You’ll also provide technical support and advice on land use issues, including forest creation grants delivery, habitat management and land use planning, writing briefings and policy papers.

Additionally, you will:
- Liaise with external partners including government departments, statutory agencies, NGOs and wider partners
- Procure and contract manage consultancy works
- Support communications, advocacy and funding work for new national forests

What You’ll Bring

To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
- A relevant degree-level / professional qualification, or at least five years’ work-based experience in a similar role
- Proven experience of project managing partnership projects to deliver positive place-based or environmental outcomes
- Experience of building productive relationships at all levels with external delivery partners and funders
- Knowledge of land use and environmental policy and practice, including incentives and regulation

The successful candidate will be a key part of our Senior Management Team and providing maternity cover for our work driving improvements to accessibility and inclusion across the music and live events industry. 

Oversee our industry-facing guidance and resources on live events accessibility, including the Live Events Access Charter and Grassroots Community Accessibility Framework, in line with the organisational strategy.

Ensure Attitude is Everything’s industry-facing resources include guidance around disabled artists’ and professionals’ feedback, environmental sustainability and intersectional experiences.

Lead on the development and implementation of processes to capture feedback from disabled audiences, artists, professionals and volunteers to ensure disabled people’s lived experiences sit at the heart of our work.

· Working with the team to ensure disabled people’s lived experiences inform our work with the music and live events industries.

· Support the Industry Development Manager on delivering the paid Charter membership scheme.

· Provide expert accessibility perspectives to internal and external projects. This is likely to include consultancy for venues and festivals, sharing expertise around accessible communications, policy and process development, developing accessible working cultures and advising on onsite delivery.

· Where required, provide support, advice and deputising responsibilities for other projects such as our internal training and development, accessible workplace, networks, industry campaigns and other activities.

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation to recruit a new Head of Corporate Partnerships, working across their charity brands as a key senior member of the fundraising team. 

Head of Corporate Partnerships
Salary - £67,000 - £71,000 dependent on experience 
Location: London with hybrid working (2dpw on site) 

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation is an independent charitable foundation working to build a healthier society. Through funding, partnerships, research and innovation, the Foundation tackles some of the most pressing health challenges facing communities, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes.

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity operate under this umbrella, securing vital funds that enable the Foundation to fund pioneering projects across Guy’s & St Thomas’ that go beyond what the NHS alone can provide. 

As Head of Corporate Partnerships you will bring a new business mindset to lead the growth and development of corporate fundraising, establishing high value/strategic partnerships to unlock new opportunities.

As Head of Corporate Partnerships you will:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for corporate fundraising, aligning with organisational goals to establish new partnership opportunities for both BAU and capital campaign activities.
• Lead on the delivery of the corporate fundraising programme, including the leadership of their new corporate advisory group to enable peer to peer introductions and networking.
• Identify, target, and convert prospective corporate donors through effective pipeline management and stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with internal teams and senior volunteers to support mobilisation and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate on the capital appeal campaign, leveraging corporate support for key fundraising projects.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising or business development, preferably within the charitable sector.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including experience engaging senior stakeholders and volunteers.
• Demonstrable ability to develop strategic plans and lead complex projects through to delivery.
• Strategic leadership experience building confidence and supporting team development to enable them to strive for larger partnerships. 
• Effective pipeline management with a focus on converting opportunities into income.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present compelling cases for support and represent the organisation confidently externally.

How to Apply
The deadline for this role is Wednesday 22nd July, with 1st stage interviews to take place on 28/29th July. To express an initial interest, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

About the role

Guided by Nene Park Trust's Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy, the Head of Fundraising will lead and develop a comprehensive fundraising programme across all income streams. You will need to be highly competent at applying to Trusts and Foundations, including Lottery funders - our most lucrative channel for charitable income, whilst also able to drive the growth of our corporate and individual fundraising programmes which are at an exciting stage of development. 

As the senior member of the Fundraising Team, you will oversee and lead innovative fundraising campaigns, appeals and events, and build and steward lasting relationships with donors, partners and supporters at local and national levels.

You will lead and manage the Fundraising Team, setting clear objectives, supporting professional development and driving high performance aligned to the Trust's values and culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure fundraising activity is well-coordinated, compliant and  mpactful, helping to secure the income needed to realise the Trust's considerable ambitions.

Key areas of work:

Fundraising Strategy and Planning

• Lead the delivery of the Trust's Fundraising Strategy, devising and managing an annual work programme that covers a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation's voluntary income capacity to meet its strategic aims and objectives.
• Initiate, manage and coordinate major project-based fundraising campaigns, events and other activities in support of the Trust's Business Plan.
• Monitor best practice among close competitors and the wider charity sector to ensure the Trust's approach to fundraising is coherent and delivering the required impact.
• Ensure that all fundraising activity is responsible, delivery-focused and compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation, fundraising regulations and recognised codes of practice.

Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding

• Lead the development and submission of grant applications to charitable trusts, foundations and statutory/public bodies to support standalone projects, capital purchases and core cost recovery.
• Help develop cases for support, business cases and budgets for projects and activities, and support project leads to monitor and control work programmes and expenditure.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to funders and other stakeholders in line with grant conditions. 
• Identify funding information sources and carry out in-depth research on funding opportunities. 

​Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships

• Build relationships through networking with local and national organisations to attract sponsorship, corporate donations and other partnership opportunities.
• Lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate supporters and donors in collaboration with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
• Develop strong cases for support to present a compelling proposition to corporate partners and sponsors.

Individual and Community Fundraising

• Oversee and support the team to raise money from individuals, including community fundraising, regular giving, in memoriam giving and membership.
• Plan and coordinate the stewardship of individual supporters and develop the donor journey, including the provision of NPT membership.
• Manage a schedule of regular appeals and campaigns to supporters through a variety of communication channels.
• Utilise fundraising and marketing tools, such as online donation platforms, crowdfunding and mailshots, to encourage donations and other forms of giving. 
• Develop and implement fundraising events and supporter engagement activities within the Park and elsewhere.
• Subject to strategic priorities, develop the potential for major donor and legacy fundraising.

Supporter Relations and Data

• With support from colleagues, maintain and develop the Trust's CRM system to underpin effective individual and corporate supporter management.
• Ensure the fundraising function remains compliant with all relevant data protection laws and fundraising regulations at all times.
• Manage and oversee fundraising budgets responsibly and in line with the Trust's financial policies and procedures.
• Contribute to reporting on the Trust's fundraising performance, providing regular and accurate updates to the Chief Executive and Trustees.

Team Leadership and Management

• Provide clear, values-based leadership to the Fundraising Team, creating an environment where people can bring their best to the Trust.
• Effectively manage and support staff through regular meetings, setting and reviewing work programmes and objectives, annual performance reviews, and identifying training and professional development needs.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation to engage their support for fundraising initiatives.

Knowledge, skills and expierence

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience, with evidence of recent and ongoing professional development relevant to fundraising
• Extensive experience of fundraising across multiple income streams, including writing successful applications to charitable trusts, foundations, Lottery and statutory funders 
• Demonstrable experience of building and implementing individual giving and corporate fundraising programmes 
• Track record of securing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and grants
• Experience of creating and implementing a successful fundraising strategy that has significantly increased revenues
• Experience of leading and line managing a fundraising team, motivating individuals to achieve their potential
• Experience of compiling and overseeing budgets for projects, taking into consideration funders' requirements
• Familiarity with CRM software, databases and MS Office
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to write compelling, persuasive funding applications and cases for support
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present confidently to donors, funders and partners
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work within agreed budgets and maximise return on investment
• Ability to collate and analyse data to produce informative reports for funders and internal stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with creativity and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Self-motivated, proactive and resilient, particularly when faced with setbacks
• A collaborative team player who inspires and supports colleagues
• Calm under pressure with the ability to deliver high-quality work to deadlines
• An appreciation of parks and countryside and the outcomes they deliver for environment, health, education and social cohesion
• Ability to attend events and other activities outside of normal working hours

Why Nene Park Trust?

As Gold accredited Investors in People, we recognise the high level of service we deliver is dependent upon our excellent staff team. That's why we're pleased to offer an extensive rewards package to recognise employees' commitment to the Trust. You can find out more about the benefits of working with us on our website.

More information and how to apply

Please visit the Nene Park Trust website to view the full recruitment pack and apply for this role. Completed application forms should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday 3rd August.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. Recruitment will take place mainly through schools. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

 The Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a robust procurement and commercial strategy that ensures value for money, compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations in line with AHS being primarily public funded and supports AHS study and operational objectives. The role will lead on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and efficient use of public funds.

Main responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a procurement and commercial strategy aligned with organisational goals and funding requirements.
• Lead procurement planning across research programmes, operations, and corporate services.
• Act as a subject matter expert on public procurement policy and best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and capability.

Tendering and Contract Management

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
• Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act and associated guidance).
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including research, clinical, and grant-related agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, renewals, and extensions.

Commercial Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet audit, transparency, and reporting requirements for public funding.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across supplier engagements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (research teams, finance, legal) to understand needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
• Work with external stakeholders including funders, partners and strategic advisors to develop optimum outcomes
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams.
• Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

Financial & Value Management

• Deliver value for money through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure funding is used appropriately, ethically and in line with public funding requirements.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

1. Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain e.g., CIPS Level 5 or equivalent
2. Degree or comparable experience in business, finance, law, or related field.
3. Proven track record of managing complex procurement exercises and contracts.
4. Experience in procurement or commercial roles within regulated procurement environments, specifically those classed as a public authority
5. Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practice.
6. Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
7. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
8. Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
9. Strong experience in supplier and stakeholder management.
10. Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
11. Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
12. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable

1. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
2. Membership of a professional body (e.g., MCIPS or FCIPS).
3. Experience managing high-value and complex contracts, including collaborative or partnership agreements
4. Experience in procurement or commercial roles within charity and/or research sectors
5. Detailed understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
6. Detailed knowledge of the UK Procurement Act (or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 historically) and transitions between them.
7. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
8. Understanding of subsidy control, state aid, or funding compliance frameworks.
9. Ability to analyse procurement data and generate insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
10. Experience leading organisational change or transformation programmes in procurement.
11. Ability to build procurement capability across a non-procurement stakeholder base.

Dimensions

• This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential route to permanency.
• Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job.

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12th July 2026.

Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of:

• Gender, including gender reassignment
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Having or not having dependants
• Religion or belief
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Age

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination. 

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

The Royal Collection Trust cares for one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.

Held in trust by His Majesty The King for his successors and the nation, it operates without recourse to public funds, reinvesting income from visitors and commercial activity into conserving the Collection (comprising of more than a million objects), and extending public access across Royal residences and galleries in the UK and through loans and exhibitions worldwide.

As Head of Finance, you’ll lead the finance function, helping to deliver Royal Collection’s strategy by ensuring the highest standards of financial control, reporting and strategic support across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Royal Collection Trust finance team, you’ll oversee the delivery of a full range of financial and management accounting services.
• Supporting the Chief Finance Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering financial strategy, overseeing the annual budgeting process and ensuring robust financial planning and forecasting.
• You’ll take ownership of the annual accounts process across both the charity and its trading subsidiary, managing relationships with auditors and ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing monthly management accounts and commercial reporting, you’ll ensure stakeholders have clear, accurate and timely insight to support decision-making across admissions, retail and wider operations.
• With responsibility for taxation, treasury and financial controls, you’ll ensure strong governance across VAT, corporation tax and cashflow management.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across Royal Collection Trust and the wider Royal Household, you’ll provide strategic financial advice, building strong business partnering relationships.
• You’ll lead, motivate and develop your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.

And in all you do, you’ll help ensure that income generated supports the care, conservation and public enjoyment of an extraordinary national collection.

The role is principally based at Buckingham Palace, with occasional travel to other Royal Collection Trust locations, including Windsor and Edinburgh.

Essential Criteria

• A qualified accountant (CCAB), you bring strong technical expertise across financial reporting, audit and accounting standards, including FRS102 and the Charities SORP.
• With significant experience in financial leadership roles, you’re confident overseeing the budgeting cycle, forecasts and management reporting in a complex organisation.
• You’re an excellent communicator, able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of VAT and corporation tax, alongside experience in financial modelling, advanced excel skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exposure to finance transformation or systems implementation projects would also be beneficial.
• Highly organised and adaptable, you’re comfortable managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• An experienced people leader, you’re skilled in developing teams, managing performance and building capability for the future.

Benefits 

What we offer:

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

• Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.
• Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Manager - Our Place and Our Voice
Pay: £37,650 - £41,250 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time. 28 hours a week
Work Pattern: Spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support events and projects)
Contract Period: Permanent
Location: AoD Our Place Project, Normand Croft Community School, Lillie Road, London SW6 7SR

About Action on Disability

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). Guided by the Social Model of Disability, we work to remove barriers and promote equality, inclusion and choice for all Disabled people.

AoD is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, and a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers. Many of whom have lived experience of disability. We are proud that 100% of our Board and 54% of our staff identify as Disabled.

We deliver four key services: Young Lives & Families, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.

Purpose of the Role

The Part-Time Manager for Our Place and Our Voice leads AoD’s work on co-production, peer support, campaigning and community engagement. The postholder ensures Disabled people are actively involved in shaping services, influencing policy and strengthening their voice within the local community and beyond.

The role coordinates peer-led programmes, develops accessible training and events, and builds partnerships that promote inclusion and representation. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, the postholder ensures that AoD’s values of co-production and Disabled leadership are embedded throughout the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

1. Lead, plan and coordinate AoD’s Our Place and Our Voice programmes, including co-production, peer support and community engagement initiatives.

2. Develop and deliver accessible training, workshops and events that build confidence, skills and leadership among Disabled people.

3. Recruit, supervise and support volunteers, peer facilitators and freelancers to deliver activities safely and effectively.

4. Build and maintain positive partnerships with local authorities, VCSE organisations, health services and community networks to promote the voice of Disabled people.

5. Promote co-production practice across AoD’s services, working with other managers to embed user involvement in service design and review.

6. Ensure all activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with the Social Model of Disability.

7. Monitor and evaluate project performance, including collecting data, feedback and case studies to evidence impact.

8. Manage budgets within agreed limits and support financial planning and reporting to the Chief Executive.

9. Prepare and submit funding applications and tender bids (in conjunction with the Chief Executive) to support programme sustainability and growth.

10.  Ensure compliance with AoD policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety and data protection.

11.  Represent AoD positively at external meetings, forums and events, promoting our work and values.

12.  Work collaboratively with other AoD departments to promote shared learning and inclusive practice.

General Responsibilities

Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.

• Follow AoD’s policies on Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, supervision and training.
• Promote AoD’s services and values to partners, employers and the wider community.
• Be flexible and willing to carry out other tasks that support the smooth running of the service.

Organisational responsibilities

All staff share responsibility for upholding AoD’s values and ensuring that our work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability. In this role you will:

• Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and strategic priorities, promoting equality, inclusion and co-production in all aspects of your work.
• Follow AoD’s policies and procedures, including those covering Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Promote and represent AoD positively to partners, employers, funders and members of the public.
• Contribute to organisational development, suggesting improvements and sharing ideas to strengthen our services.
• Participate fully in supervision, training, team and organisational meetings, and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain accurate records and monitoring data, contributing to reports for funders, commissioners and internal use.
• Work flexibly across projects and departments when needed, supporting colleagues and adapting to new priorities.
• Ensure safe and responsible working practices in all aspects of your role, including the wellbeing of yourself and others.
• Uphold AoD’s commitment to being a DPO led by and for Disabled people.

In return we offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Life Assurance (1x salary if enrolled in the auto-enrolment pension)
• Company sick pay (2 weeks after 6 months’ service; 1 month after 12 months)
• 2 weeks Disability Leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

• Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Travel across Greater London will be required; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy.
• Managers are expected to work on-site for at least four days per week (full-time equivalent); for part-time staff this will be proportionate to their hours.

Closing Date: 24th July
Interview Dates: 4-6th August
N.B. We reserve the right to interview and close the deadline early should a suitable applicant apply

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

We particularly welcome applications from Disabled people, as they are currently under-represented in leadership roles across the wider voluntary and community sector. As a Disabled People’s Organisation, we believe lived experience brings valuable insight and leadership to this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment.

No agencies please.

Job role:

In this exciting and varied role, within our growing Mass Engagement department we are seeking a strategic, driven, and compassionate Individual Giving Manager to join our dynamic fundraising team.

This pivotal role will lead the development and delivery of innovative individual giving strategies that deepen donor engagement, grow sustainable income, and support families with children in hospital across the UK.

Key responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

• Collaborate with the Head of Mass Engagement to design and implement a robust individual giving strategy aligned with the Charity’s 5-year Impact Strategy.
• Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities across digital channels, regular giving, and mid-level donor programmes.
• Lead the Individual Giving Team (Currently 1x Individual Giving Fundraiser)

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Build and nurture meaningful relationships with individual donors, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term support.
• Develop tailored stewardship and cultivation plans, enhancing donor connection to the Charity’s impact.
• Lead on the creation of compelling donor journeys and engagement campaigns that inspire giving and loyalty.

Campaign Management

• Plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel fundraising campaigns and appeals, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Use insights and data to refine campaign strategies, improve performance, and maximise return on investment.

Data & Insights

• Leverage CRM systems and fundraising databases to monitor donor behaviour, track income, and generate actionable insights.
• Produce regular reports to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work cross-functionally with colleagues in communications, digital, and Family Services to ensure cohesive messaging and donor experience.
• Champion individual giving and digital fundraising across the organisation, promoting best practices and innovation.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving campaigns using multi-channel direct marketing.
• Strong track record of supporter acquisition, retention and income growth, achieving or exceeding financial targets.
• Experience managing campaign budgets and income performance.
• Knowledge of digital fundraising tools, channels and audience engagement techniques.
• Skilled in using audience insight and segmentation to improve campaign results.
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship and supporter relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create compelling donor-focused content.
• Analytical approach, using CRM data and performance reporting to optimise campaigns.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.

Desirable

• Experience managing agencies and suppliers, alongside strong analytical skills to interpret data, test and optimise campaign performance
• Experience developing new income streams within Individual Giving
• Line management and team development experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising trends, especially in digital and donor engagement
• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

JOB TITLE: Service Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer

HOURS OF WORK: 37 hours per week

BASED AT: 11/13 Queen Street, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AN

HOLIDAYS: 28 days - including statutory holidays (pro rata)

SALARY: £34,000 per annum plus benefits

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the work of Accommodation Officers and Wardens, ensuring that the team are working efficiently and effectively, providing continuity of service for clients.
• Ensure organisational standards are being met in the accommodation service across all Hope properties.
• Draw up rotas in advance for sign-off from the CEO.
• Monitor staff attendance and report absences promptly to the Management Team.
• Motivate the team through regular one to one supervisions and by modelling good  practice.
• Monitor and manage team performance and progress reporting issues at the Management Team meetings.
• Identify staff training needs and submit requests to the Office Manager.
• Ensure adequate procedures are in place, policy is clear and understood by both staff and clients.
• Supervise the delivery of other services provided on site.
• Ensure that weekly property inspections are undertaken by the Wardens and that all health and safety requirements are being met, and they are reporting and recording any actions and concerns promptly to you on a weekly basis.
• Carry out monthly property inspections on all Hope properties.
• Work with the Office Manager to manage all Health and Safety issues.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Undertake regular file reviews ensuring all client files are regularly updated and are maintained in line with Hope’s requirements.
• Ensure that Accommodation Officers are monitoring the needs of clients, and monitor the initial and further risk assessments against the clients support plan to ensure progress is being made and monitored.
• Monitor Accommodation Officers caseloads and ensure that reports are completed thoroughly and accurately by the Accommodation Officer and in an acceptable timeframe.
• Ensure housing benefit and council tax applications are completed adequately and submit-ted in a timely fashion.
• Undertake disciplinary and grievance procedures as necessary.
• Undertake evictions if these arise.
• Develop assessment criteria to determine suitability of clients applying for accommodation, and confirm applications submitted by Accommodation Officer on behalf of clients.
• Deal with complaints from clients.
• Implement the warnings and exclusions’ policy where necessary.
• Ensure work with clients is tangible and leads to positive outcomes, and that Accommodation Officers are recording all outcomes.
• Submit verified staff timesheets and rotas to the Finance Manager/CEO for payment.
• Take overall responsibility for the hostel petty cash system.
• Ensure client charges are received, recorded and received by Finance Manager.
• Identify Health and Safety issues and action in line with policy and procedures.
• Keep up to date Health and Safety records in line with regulations.
• Take overall responsibility for accurate risk assessment recordings and actions.
• Take overall responsibility for the safeguarding of accommodation service staff and clients.
• Keep up to date incident reports.
• Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure a high standard of service is delivered.
• Monitor equality and diversity, ensuring an accessible service to all clients.
• Attend case conferences, joint assessments and meetings as necessary and directed by the CEO.
• Promote the service to a wider community.
• Provide written monthly reports for management/board meetings as required by the CEO.
• Provide statistical information as required by the CEO.
• To respect the confidential nature of the work.
• To participate in appropriate training and staff development programmes.
• To promote and ensure the implementation and compliance with Hope’s policies.
• To ensure that organisational services are delivered in accordance with Hope’s equal opportunity policy.
• Meet the requirements of rota systems.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager/Deputy CEO in CEO absence.
• To be on the on-call rota and available, when on call, to be on site when required in an emergency.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of motivating and managing staff.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce concise and relevant proposals with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven work experience and in-depth understanding of funding procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to be flexible and your skills in problem solving.
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work within agreed timeframes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of and commitment to, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• An understanding of the need and practice for confidentiality.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, as part of a team, under pressure and with high levels of self-motivation.
• A thorough understanding of adult safeguarding and working with vulnerable people.
• Experience in managing contracts including quality assurance of services and the importance of monitoring and evaluating services.

Desirable

• An understanding of homelessness and relevant issues.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worksop: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Safeguarding

Hope is committed to safeguarding adults and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £59.10) must be met by the successful applicant.

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ServiceManager26

The Education Quality Manager role leads and sets the strategic direction for the team providing support and development of academic representation at Arts SU, enabling effective voice and ensuring a better academic experience for students at UAL.

If you’re passionate about representation, love governance and quality assurance, and are skilled at navigating competing priorities whilst supporting your team, we’re looking for you! No day is the same for the Education Quality Team, but a drive to support students and enable them to challenge institutional structures is a must for anybody in this role.

JOB PURPOSE 

• To lead and set the strategic direction for the team providing support and development of academic representation at Arts SU. 
• Develop and lead ambitious plans to evaluate and develop the academic representation system at UAL, building engagement levels, impact, and visibility year on year. 

KEY RESPONIBILITIES

Leading a high performing team:

•  Provide leadership, strategic direction and day to day operational management of the Education Quality Team; motivating, supporting and developing team members to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge for their roles as well as manage performance. 
• Develop succession plans and identify training and development requirements within the team. 
• Develop a proactive results driven culture within the team, ensuring agreed objectives and targets are delivered, whilst promoting a collaborative approach to working with internal departments. 
• Identify the need for, recruit and manage student staff as necessary. 
• Be accountable for the quality of outputs of the team. 
• Provide support to the student officer team helping and equipping them to be knowledgeable and informed representatives. 
• Ensure the whole organization is aware of and understands the work of the Education Quality team. 

Strategic Development

• Lead the Academic Representation’s System’s involvement with the University’s quality assurance processes. 
• Oversee the development of systems and processes for capturing, tracking, and sharing student feedback, issues and the impact of academic representation. 
• Lead the analysis of student feedback to advise and support student representatives to lobby and influence the University’s policies, procedures and practice. 
• Lead the promotion of the service within UAL, building relationships with relevant stakeholders and making it easy for staff and students to understand the purpose of the team and its work. 

Financial & Resource responsibility

• Manage a substantial Education Quality Team budget, being responsible for resources that are allocated to the department and ensuring these are effectively managed and controlled.
• Review and establish processes, systems and policies and where appropriate standard procedures for activities to maximise efficiency, ensure deadlines are met and to ensure a positive return on investment.

 Oversight & development of Academic Representation

• Manage and support Education Quality Coordinators to deliver Arts SU’s academic representation systems bringing support for representatives and innovation around student engagement. 
• Provide day-to-day management of our academic representation system, including managing relationships with UAL staff who work on this system in Colleges, Schools and Academic Quality. 
• Work to further develop our partnership with the University to establish the Education Quality Team as expert practitioners and a source of good practice on student engagement, representation, and co-production. 
• Work in partnership with staff and elected officers to deliver a holistic and high-quality academic representation system, including managing the election, training, year-round engagement and development of academic representatives and other related roles as relevant. 
• Work closely with colleagues to support and deliver successful SU elections and awards events. 

Policy & Officer support

• Lead the Education Quality Team’s work in providing comprehensive policy support to Arts SU’s Full-time Officers and School Representatives on education issues and developing effective lobbying strategies to influence the policies that impact students’ lives. 
• Support engagement in College committees and working groups by maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of representatives and staff committee responsibilities, accompanying representatives where appropriate and coordinating a system for committee briefing and de-briefing. 
• Work with colleagues to deliver high profile campaigns based on evidence and insights. 
• Work with the wider team to develop relationships with academic societies, and to develop their ability to support student representation and engagement. 
• Provide regular and structured reports or presentations to colleagues to support strategic decision making throughout Arts SU. 

Benefits and perks

Our staff enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment that prioritises their personal and professional development. Our annual staff satisfaction survey shows that staff value the opportunities they have to learn and grow within their roles. We perform highest in the areas of personal development, relation- ships with managers, work atmosphere, and relationships with colleagues.

• Generous holiday entitlement (over 40 days)
• A summer 4 day working week
• Family Friendly policy
• Cycle to Work scheme
• NUS TOTUM staff discount
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long service award
• Free staff places on UAL short courses

Our recruitment timeline:

Application deadline - 19th July 2026
Intended interview date - 30th July 2026

RIVET is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to grow, steward, and activate a community of ~100 donors, focused on high-net-worth individuals and family foundations. As we scale towards a future powered by Gen Z, RIVET’s philanthropic community plays a critical role in funding, advising, and growing this movement. 

The Director of Philanthropy leads RIVET’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy - responsible for securing significant philanthropic investment while stewarding a highly engaged network of families and individuals. Working closely with the CEO, Impact, and Marketing teams, you will lead on frontline fundraising and manage a robust donor pool to ensure members feel deeply connected to RIVET’s mission, people, and impact. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited to shape a global philanthropic community. RIVET currently has four offerings: Leadership Council (for families), Youth Impact Council (designed for individuals), Youth Impact Fund (for family foundations), and Social Innovator Accelerator (for firms).

This new, evolved role will focus on three work streams:

1. Drive philanthropic revenue: Lead frontline fundraising across the organization by identifying and developing a donor pipeline, moving prospects through the cultivation cycle, and closing gifts.

2. Steward & strengthen RIVET’s donor community through effective communication and programming: Build, manage, and deepen relationships with RIVET donors, ensuring members, including teen & young adult family members, feel highly engaged, valued, and connected to RIVET’s mission and people.

3. Activate donors as a force for organizational growth: Design and deliver meaningful engagement experiences to leverage donors’ networks, insights, and influence to support RIVET’s broader growth, including across new foundations, firms, and brand partnerships.

You will join a dedicated, low-ego team in launching a first-of-its-kind philanthropic movement led by youth. Supported by the CEO and admin team, this role works across the organization and volunteer leadership.

For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.

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Brief role description

The Key Account Manager will drive employer engagement across the Technology and Manufacturing Sectors.

In this role you will build and develop strategic relationships with employers to create high-quality career opportunities for the Armed Forces community, including Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and their families. You will play a key part in connecting talented individuals with forward-thinking organisations while shaping sector-specific pathways aligned to future workforce needs.

You will shape and deliver an insight-led employer engagement approach that reflects sector needs, creating meaningful opportunities across a range of roles while building strong talent pipelines. The role will also involve targeted campaigns and representing the organisation through high-quality events and engagement activities that connect employers with the Armed Forces community.

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Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have extensive experience in business development and networking and have a comprehensive understanding of recruitment and selection.

You will need to be a motivated self-starter, with an ability to deliver output against demanding schedules. You will also need to have strong presentation and administrative skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate empathy and an understanding of the Armed Forces community, including the unique challenges and strengths related to their employability. They will also have experience in marketing and public relations and be resilient, adaptable and capable of managing the demands of the role with a proactive approach. 

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Although this is a home-based role, you should be based within a reasonable commuting distance to London to attend key meetings, networking events and employer engagements as required.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

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Eager to know more about the role?​ Have a look at the Job Description.

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What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​​Sunday, 19 July 2026.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity. 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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About StreetVet

StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free, accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,500 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support.

About the role

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Fundraising

Key Contacts: Colleagues, volunteers, external stakeholders, corporate partners, donors, prospects and other supporters

Location: Fully remote, with regular UK travel including evenings and weekends

Hours: 37.5 work week (flexible working available)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The role will report to the Head of Marketing and Fundraising and will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate charity of the year partnerships, individual giving, major donors,
trusts and foundations, legacies and community fundraising.

The successful candidate will be a core member of the Central Team, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and deliver income for the charity.

 
This role will have budgetary responsibility to achieving a revenue target in financial year 26/27 of £1.5 million, whilst building a sustainable income stream for the long-term with Yr on Yr growth. Key priorities include increasing the Individual Giving and Regular Giving donor database, donor and fundraiser stewardship, organising fundraising events, and securing grants and sponsorships.

For more information about the role, please see attached job description.

Closing Date: Close of business Thursday 16th July 2026 (applications may close earlier depending on response).

Programme Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (typically 3 days in the office), central Manchester with occasional travel 
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 
Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th July 2026 

About Belong 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is a national organisation working to strengthen social cohesion and integration across the UK. Through research, policy development and place-based programmes, we bring people together, support communities and champion approaches that help create a more connected and less divided society.

Belong is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a strengthened national profile, an ambitious strategy and a passionate team, we are looking for talented people who share our commitment to creating positive change. 

About the Role 

As Programme Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of Belong's place-based programmes across England and Wales. Working closely with the Programme Director, Programme Leads and external partners, you will help ensure projects are well organised, inclusive and impactful. 

This varied role combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement and administrative support. You will help coordinate programme activities, events and communications, maintain project records and resources, support reporting and evaluation activities, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day delivery of programmes. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and contributing to work that makes a meaningful difference in communities. 

About You 

You will be an organised and proactive individual with experience supporting projects or programmes, ideally within a charity, public sector or wider social impact environment. 

You will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders, while also taking ownership of your own workload. 

Most importantly, you will be passionate about Belong's mission and values, with a collaborative, inclusive and solutions-focused approach and a genuine desire to learn and develop within a programmes team. 

Benefits  

• 30 days’ annual leave per year 

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office) 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected our recruitment partner's site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer three questions. 

1. Please tell us about a piece of work that you are particularly proud of and the role you played in its success. (max. 300 words) 

1. Please describe a situation where you had to work with a range of different people to achieve a shared outcome. (max. 300 words) 

1. Belong works with people, communities and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. What values or principles guide how you work with others? (max. 300 words) 

Deadline: 10am on Monday 13th July 2026 
Interviews: w/c 27th July 2026 (in-person in Manchester)  

For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting.

Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion  

Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so.