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CUF wants to build flourishing communities and tackle poverty, by partnering with churches and groups all over England, and we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to shape and grow a major gifts programme which has been identified as a key opportunity for growth. You’ll be working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Communications in a small team that values fundraising creativity, and has some great partnerships and resources for you to build on.

We’re seeking a motivated self-starter, with a track record of initiating, managing and developing relationships with high net worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing 5 figure donations and grants.

You will find, and nurture relationships with, philanthropists and non-statutory grant-makers. Some of these will be existing donors, and warm prospects, and others you will identify by research (we’ll provide some administrative help). You’ll also engage with Trustees, and senior staff, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.

You’ll develop cases for support and write funding applications (helped by the wider staff team) and will build a robust income pipeline based on relational asks, including in person. Stewardship is key, so we want a skilled communicator with great organisational skills. You’ll have a passion for local social action, and will thrive in our collaborative team culture.

How to apply

For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards (please see job pack for details). 

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (we will only shortlist CV’s with a covering letter!) outlining your relevant skills and experience as relating to the responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer (please see job pack for details).

Closing date: 5:00pm on Monday 1st June with interviews to be held on 16th June; whether online or in person to be confirmed.

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Department background

The finance team manage the finances and budgets of Toynbee Hall and Toynbee Hall Trading including the following responsibilities:

• Budgeting, forecasting and management accounts

• Financial accounting including annual reporting and tax

• Financial transactions including sales and purchase ledger, treasury and payroll

• The team comprises of Finance Director and Operations, Financial Controller and Finance Officer.

How we work

Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.

Job Purpose:

To process sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensure that the organisations financial transactions are properly recorded and that there is strong financial control. 

Job Description:

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Process financial transactions, including:

• Raise Venue Hire sales invoices

• Post purchase invoices into SAGE

• Analyse, follow up and post credit card payments

• Maintain journal log book

• Raise and process intercompany invoices Help maintain good financial controls, including:

• Bank reconciliations

• Credit control

• Manage petty cash facilities & check operation of imprest system

• Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns for review by line manager in accordance with company procedures

Assist with the financial reporting of the organisation, including:

• Assist in the month end process:

o Process monthly journals

o Calculate and process accruals and prepayments

• Provide financial information to budget holders

• Produce ad hoc and regular financial reports, as required

• Assist with the production of the annual statutory accounts

Assist with administration and the general functioning of the Finance Department:

• Attend staff and team meetings

• Manage systems administration by keeping the information on the company’s systems, including SAGE and supporting the Financial Controller as required

• Deal with queries from team and stakeholders

Support the annual audit process, including:

• Compilation of necessary information

• Production of supporting working papers

Provide cover for the Finance Officer role and reasonable cover for the Financial Controller

Perform any other tasks as reasonably required

Key Knowledge and Skills:

Strong accounting capability to be able to create accounting journals, accruals and prepayments.

Hands on accounts experience and proficiency with accounting systems (preferably Sage 200)

Very good Excel spreadsheet skills.

At least part qualification with CIMA/ACCA

Good analytical skills to understand financial reports

Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities:

Able to work in a busy office environment which demands high levels of concentration while inputting, checking and making calculations whilst also responding to staff/ customer enquiries.

Be diligent and take ownership of activity outcome.

Develop an understanding of and commitment to the organisation’s values, including equal opportunities and diversity.

Willingness to participate in training and other professional development activities.

Willingness to work in the sector and possess an understanding of the core values of the Charity.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perk Box

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

Application deadline: 28 April 2026

Research Grants Manager

We’re looking for a Research Grants Manager to join the team.

Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Position: CE401 Research Grants Manager

Location: Home-based, UK nationwide however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,475 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 8 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: 20 May 2026

The Role

The Research Grants Manager leads the design, delivery and governance of the Association’s research funding portfolio. The role ensures that all Association funded research schemes, including fellowships and project grants, are strategically configured, rigorously governed and effectively delivered in line with the Association’s Research Strategy.

The role will ensure that research funding schemes are aligned with external research developments and designed to maximise long-term impact. The role includes formal accountability for embedding high-quality, inclusive and structured lived experience participation within research funding processes.

The Research Grants Manager is the organisational lead for research funding operations, ensuring the Association maintains a sector-leading, transparent and strategically focused funding programme.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and operational delivery of Association research funding, including fellowships and project grant schemes.
• Accountable for the governance of funding mechanisms, ensuring fairness, compliance with governance standards and integration within existing research management systems.
• Management of expert review and award decision processes, ensuring robust scientific assessment, transparent decision-making and strategic alignment with organisational priorities.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality and inclusive lived experience involvement within research funding processes.
• Provide authoritative insight about Association funded research to communications, fundraising, policy and service development colleagues to assist with media and fundraising opportunities.
• Contribute to effective financial planning and budget monitoring across all funding schemes, including forecasting, risk management and reporting.

About You

You will:

• Be educated to post graduate level in a science, health, social science or related discipline
• Have experience of research management in a life science setting, including management of research funding award cycles

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work.

You may also have experience in areas such as Research and Grants Manager, Research Manager, Grants Manager, Scientific Research, Health, Social Science, Social Science Research.

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

HMC is seeking a confident and capable Community Manager to deliver our community-based 'Wednesday Service' for migrants and refugees. Our Wednesday Service is a multi-functioning hub, offering a warm, welcoming space for appointments and activities, and has long been the heart and soul of HMC's service. 

The Community Manager role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of HMC's Wednesday Service, including the management of all volunteers involved in the delivery of the service and oversight of our popular Holistic Advocacy service, delivered by volunteers.

This is a new post which recognises the importance of our Wednesday Service and the focus and resources required to deliver it effectively, whilst also recognising and seeking to empower the vital role our volunteers play in sustaining and enriching our services.

Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.

Location: National Support Centre, London SE1

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £40k

Closing Date: 1st May 2026

Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us deliver and expand our core bursary and welfare services and support the needs of seafarers. You will manage our highly renowned Slater scholarship fund and other training bursaries, together with the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and careers advice and guidance resources.

You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of seafaring training and certification requirements and have experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. A background working in the maritime sector is helpful but not essential.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Bursary and Welfare Manager to join our team.

About the role

This new role is to manage the bursary and welfare services of Marine Society. This requires an in depth understanding of seafarer’s needs and the training and certification they require to progress in their careers, both at sea and ashore. The manager will also oversee wider aspects of careers information and guidance and assisting with fundraising activity

Responsibilities

· Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria

· Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses

· Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries

· Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team

· Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity

· Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability

· Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders.

· Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development.

· To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process

· Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs.

· Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore
• Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required
• Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) is seeking a strategic and creative Fundraising and Impact Manager to join our small but mighty team. As the only completely independent member body in the criminal justice sector, we represent over 200 charities, academics, legal experts, and individuals with lived and professional experience. This is a brand-new, high-impact role created at a pivotal moment as we approach our 20th anniversary and begin developing our 2027-30 strategy.

Regional Income Manager

We are seeking an experienced Regional Income Manager to lead high performing teams and drive income recovery across a large and complex housing portfolio.

Overview
Position: Regional Income Manager
Salary: £57,904 to £63,032 per annum (London weighted), dependent on experience
Location: Stratford, London with hybrid working (20 to 40 percent office based)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed term, 11 months
Closing Date: 28 April 2026
Interview Dates: 5 and 6 May 2026

About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a large housing organisation undergoing transformation. You will take ownership of a significant income portfolio, leading multi-disciplinary teams to maximise income, reduce arrears and deliver strong, consistent performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing teams responsible for 9,000 to 20,000 accounts and arrears portfolios of £5.5m to £8.5m
• Driving income collection and debt recovery performance against key targets
• Creating a high performance culture through coaching and development of Customer Account Managers
• Managing complex arrears cases, working with legal partners, local authorities and external agencies
• Using data and insight to identify risks, improve outcomes and inform senior decision making
• Promoting a collaborative, one team approach across income services
• Supporting continuous improvement, policy development and operational strategy

About You
You will bring strong leadership experience from a fast paced, target driven environment, ideally within housing or a related sector.

You will have:

• Proven experience managing and motivating teams to deliver against KPIs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
• In depth knowledge of housing law, landlord and tenant legislation and welfare reform
• Experience overseeing legal debt recovery processes
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• The ability to analyse and interpret performance data to support decision making

About the Organisation
This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing providers, supporting around 250,000 residents across London, the South East and North West. They are committed to delivering high quality homes and services, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability and continuous improvement.

They offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension contribution, annual leave allowance, health cash plan, life assurance, volunteering days and employee wellbeing support.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Income Manager, Rent Arrears Manager, Housing Income Lead, Revenue Manager, Tenancy Services Manager, Debt Recovery Manager, Housing Operations Manager

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

The Bookkeeper will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor ledgers, including enteriner supplier bills, raising revenue invoices, and keeping records up to date to support effective financial control.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of organisational budgets.
• Assist in preparing and distributing regular financial reports to internal team members and the board of directors.
• Provide administrative and practical support for the month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Assist with the management of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintain organised filing systems (both electronic and paper-based) for finance documentation.
• Support routine reconciliations of bank statements and accounts.
• Contribute proactively to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

AND MORE! Please read the Job Description.

The VCS Alliance

The VCS Alliance is a charity dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. To do this, we act as a bridge between the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, channelling investment into the sector, to deliver transformational programmes. These programmes keep people out of front-line and emergency health services and address health inequalities.

We also provide and support Bradford District and Craven’s VCSE sector voice to contribute to system conversations, leading to better outcomes for our diverse communities. To do our work, we support the convening of spaces and organisations for collaborative conversations leading to better outcomes and learning. 

Payroll & Systems Manager

People & Culture | Hybrid 4-month FTC - Immediate start

Payroll is more than payslips. It’s trust, accuracy, and systems that quietly work so people can do their best work.

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll & Systems Manager to take ownership of payroll governance and HR/payroll systems for an organisation of around 350 staff, spanning salaried, hourly, and casual contracts. Payroll is outsourced, but this role is very much hands-on. You’ll be the expert voice in the room, the bridge between People & Culture, Finance, and our payroll provider, and the lead on shaping better, smarter systems for the future.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full UK statutory compliance

• Acting as the internal payroll specialist, confidently reviewing calculations, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments

• Managing payroll inputs for variable hours and timesheet-based staff

• Building a strong, effective relationship with our outsourced payroll provider and holding service standards high

• Spotting risks, fixing inefficiencies, and reducing manual workarounds through better processes and cleaner data

• Leading the selection and implementation of a new HR and payroll system, from business case to go-live

• Acting as system owner post-implementation, ensuring controls, optimisation, and user confidence

• Producing meaningful payroll and people data reports that support financial planning and decision-making

• Working closely with People Operations, Finance, and managers to make sure changes are processed smoothly and on time

About you

You’re someone who likes things to work properly and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to make that happen.

You’ll bring:

• Strong, practical UK payroll expertise and a forensic eye for detail

• Experience managing payroll across multiple employment types and variable pay

• Confidence working with outsourced payroll providers and challenging when things aren’t right

• A track record of improving payroll or HR systems and documenting clear, resilient processes

• Experience leading or supporting HR/payroll system implementations

• The ability to explain payroll and systems clearly to non-specialists

• A collaborative, calm approach, even when deadlines loom 

You’ll be joining a values-led organisation where people matter, systems should support rather than hinder, and continuous improvement is actively encouraged. This role has real influence, visibility, and the chance to leave things better than you found them.

If you care about accuracy, integrity, and building systems that serve people well, please apply online today, I would love to hear from you!

Harris Hill and the organisations we work with are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this post is restricted to women applicants due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Head of Fundraising (Part-Time, 3 days/week)

Hybrid – Vauxhall, London | £47,342 (pro rata)

1-year FTC | Start ASAP

Join the UK’s leading personal safety charity and play a pivotal role in protecting lives.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation across trusts, foundations and statutory funders. This role is perfect for someone who wants autonomy, impact, and the chance to shape sustainable growth for a mission-driven organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver our fundraising strategy
• Build a strong pipeline of trusts, foundations & statutory funders
• Craft compelling bids
• Lead excellent stewardship and funder relationships
• Work across teams to align opportunities and organisational needs

What We’re Looking For

• Proven fundraising success, including significant grants
• Strong writing and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines and reporting
• Highly organised, collaborative and mission-aligned

Why Join Us?

Your work directly supports victims of stalking, advances national safety initiatives, and influences policy that protects millions.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria.

Location: Loughborough (with regular travel to Cambridge and other Baca service locations)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some evenings, weekends and participation in an on‑call rota)

Start date: May/June 2026

About Us:

Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and values‑led Accommodation & Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant and welcoming management of all Baca accommodation, offices and service delivery spaces.

This is a critical role within our service model. You will ensure that young people are provided with homes they can truly call their own, while staff and volunteers have safe, functional, culturally respectful environments in which to work. You will also lead our premises team and work closely with contractors, landlords and partners to deliver high‑quality, compliant properties across our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of all Baca accommodation, offices, and service delivery spaces applying practical and technical knowledge and experience to diagnose maintenance issues, oversee and complete repairs.
• Ensure properties are safe, welcoming, culturally appropriate, and fully compliant with health & safety and regulatory standards
• Lead maintenance planning to support short-, medium-, and long-term property sustainability
• Line manage and support three Maintenance Workers, working collaboratively with service teams and leaders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, inspections, and audits, maintaining accurate documentation
• Manage maintenance budgets, monitor spend, and ensure value for money
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, contractors, and suppliers
• Create safe opportunities for young people to develop practical life and employability skills through involvement in maintenance activities

About You

You will be an organised, confident and values‑driven professional with experience in facilities, accommodation or property management. You will bring:

• Strong leadership and people‑management skills
• Sound knowledge of health & safety, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem‑solving abilities
• Confidence working with budgets and contractors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to hold constructive and supportive conversations
• Cultural humility, curiosity and a commitment to reflective practice
• A flexible approach, including participation in an on‑call rota and out‑of‑hours working when required

Why Join Baca?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
• Work within a values‑led, mission‑driven organisation
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive management team
• Help shape safe, inspiring spaces that genuinely feel like home

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

Head of Legal and Compliance

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: Salary: £71,481 per year with excellent benefits.

We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

The Head of Legal & Compliance sits within the Finance, Technology, Strategic Planning, Legal & Compliance Directorate and reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance, Technology, Strategic Planning, Legal & Compliance. You will manage Data Protection Manager, Fundraising Compliance Manager, Legal Counsel, Governance Officer.

About the role

As our WaterAid UK Head of Legal & Compliance, you will lead the Legal, Data Protection and Fundraising Compliance team in providing advice, support and challenge to ensure WaterAid complies with all applicable regulations and legislation

and follows best practise. You will work closely with Trustees and Directors Team to drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will:

• Provide sound legal support and specialist advice to all levels of the organisation for contracts between WaterAid UK and third parties (including commercial contracts, contracts for services including consultancy contracts, fundraising contracts, donor/grant agreements and agreements with implementing partners, as well as media Intellectual Property and IT agreements).
• Prepare, negotiate and advise on commercial and legal matters relating to complex matters.
• Support the organisation to review contracts, to recognise and respond to risk, especially in relation to restricted income funding contracts.
• Lead and manage the main point of contact for all legal queries across WaterAid, referring to external advice only when necessary.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• A qualified solicitor (English law) with significate post-qualification experience.
• A combination of commercial and contract law and practice experience. Legal experience gained in–house and private practice environment, including in international organisations, the charity sector experience is preferred but not essential.
• Proactive approach to identifying legal risks and providing pragmatic and balanced solutions, manage expectations; maintain confidentiality at all times and display high ethical standards.
• Ability to build credibility quickly and communicate effectively across different cultures and business needs with good written communication skills, able to convey information clearly and accurately.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 4th May. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 11th May and week commencing 18th May.

Shortlisting will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at an early stage.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

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Fundraising Executive (Supporter Care) 

Full time (5 days per week/ 37.5 hours) 
Location: Royal Trinity Hospice - Clapham
Reporting to: Supporter Care Manager
Salary: £ 28,860
Contract: Permanent

ABOUT COMPTON  

Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital, and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations.     

Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.    

ABOUR OUR CLIENT – ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE, CLAPHAM    

Royal Trinity Hospice (Trinity) is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 750,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community as well as support and counselling services for family and friends. The Hospice delivers outstanding care to patients and their families because of Compton’s fundraising team at Trinity delivering ambitious results. Trinity is a key client for Compton, and we have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice.  

THE ROLE  

Role Overview 

The Fundraising Executive (Supporter Care) plays a vital role in delivering an excellent supporter experience for our client Trinity. Often the first point of contact for supporters, the role is central to building trust, ensuring accuracy, and reinforcing positive relationships through timely, professional, and warm communication. 

Working as part of Compton Fundraising’s Supporter Care team, you will ensure that all donations are processed accurately, donors are thanked appropriately, and enquiries are handled efficiently across phone, email, and post. You will also support the wider fundraising team across multiple income streams, contributing at every stage of the fundraising cycle from planning and delivery through to income processing and stewardship.  

Key Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Process income accurately and securely, including cash, cheques, credit/debit cards, CAF donations, and online donations via platforms such as GoCardless, JustGiving, Stripe and Enthuse. 
• Ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately, liaising with Fundraising Managers as required to deliver a high quality stewardship experience. 
• Carry out bank statement reconciliation, including the processing of standing orders, direct debits, online donations and legacies. 
• Act as a first point of contact for the Fundraising Team by:
  • Answering incoming telephone calls 
  • Responding to general email enquiries while maintaining Trinity’s clear tone of voice and communication style. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date supporter records on the fundraising database, ensuring donor data, consent and Gift Aid information are recorded correctly. 
• Work collaboratively with the wider Fundraising team, providing support across fundraising activities and income streams as required. 
• Support and attend fundraising events, with occasional evening or weekend work. 
• Work primarily office based, with some hybrid working days. 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

We are looking for someone who brings both professionalism and warmth to supporter care. You will ideally demonstrate: 

• A genuine enthusiasm for representing a charity with integrity, professionalism, and authenticity. 
• A passion for working as part of a team to deliver results that enable a charity to achieve its charitable objectives. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone appropriately. 
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when processing income and handling financial data securely. 
• Experience delivering excellent supporter care or customer service, either in a charitable or commercial setting. 
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently. 
• Experience using a CRM or fundraising database, ideally Beacon, to manage donor and client records. 
• A good understanding of the importance of accurate data entry, especially in relation to consent and Gift Aid. 
• Some knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations governing donor communications and data management. 

Working at Compton  

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus 1 extra day per year after 4 years’ service up to a maximum of 8 extra days
• Company Pension Scheme (3% rising to 6% over time) 
• Death-in-Service Benefit (life assurance)
• Employee Assistance Programme (including free counselling sessions)
• Training and development opportunities, including Compton conferences and workshops
• A collaborative, supportive team that values learning, innovation, and the social impact of our work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Compton Fundraising is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

How to Apply

Please submit covering letter and CV.

Applications will only be considered via Charity Job.

Job title: Data and Systems Manager
Based Bristol office BS3 2JH (some hybrid working available on application, subject to relevant policies)
Work Pattern: 28 to 35 hours per week, across 4 to 5 days (full or part time, to be agreed with successful applicant)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,500 - £38,000 per annum, pro rata for part time

Do you love your data as much as we love our donors? Then we need your help…

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is looking for a Data and Systems Manager to help us understand and look after our supporters even better, and make us more efficient in how we work.

This is a currently standalone post in our Finance and IT team so we are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative to make significant improvements in our use of data and systems - helping us take our fundraising to the next level.

We need someone who can turn the data in a CRM into insights that inform decisions, who can identify inefficiencies and put in place automation and tools to help, and who can make our systems work as smoothly and reliably as the turning of our helicopter’s blades.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Interested?

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

GWAAC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Please contact us if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the initial application process.

No agencies please.