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About Brum Unitarians

Brum Unitarians, in central Birmingham, is a growing and genuinely inclusive community in the Unitarian tradition of rational inquiry, freedom of belief and ethical action.

Our vision is to develop into a thriving community hub hosting a wide range of activities, including talks, music/dance events, death cafés, social justice events, a community choir and collaborative projects with local organisations. We are seeking someone who shares this vision and has the project management skills to help make it a reality.

The role combines project management, operations, administration, compliance and income generation, helping to strengthen our sustainability and enabling community growth.

Job Purpose

To support and grow Brum Unitarians through operational management, project delivery, administration, compliance and revenue generation. You will agree quarterly priorities with trustees, with early focus on increasing revenue, improving operational systems and supporting greater use of our building. Once these foundations are laid there will be a growing emphasis on managing community projects and initiatives.

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of our building (large hall, small hall, office, foyer and outdoor space), ensuring an excellent experience for hirers, compliance with relevant requirements and effective use of the premises. The role is partly site-based, with flexibility for some remote working. Some local travel required.

You will work alongside our Children's Lead and Social Media & Communications Lead, liaise with the district buildings consultant, and report to the managing trustees.

Job KPIs

• Meet or exceed revenue targets.

• Establish and grow a successful programme of community events.

• Develop effective systems that reduce trustee involvement in operational matters.

• Recruit and maintain an active volunteer team.

• Achieve positive feedback from hirers, volunteers and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Community Partnerships & Projects

• Lead the planning and delivery of community projects and partnerships.

• Build relationships with community, voluntary, faith and public sector organisations.

• Develop collaborative events and initiatives.

• Identify grant funding opportunities and support funding applications.

• Promote inclusive community use of the building.

• Represent Brum Unitarians at appropriate local meetings and forums.

Marketing & Income Generation

• Promote the building for hire through the website, social media, advertising and online booking systems.

• Build relationships with organisations and businesses to increase venue use.

• Identify opportunities to diversify income through hires, donations and grants.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, induct and support volunteers.

• Develop clear volunteer roles for community activities and venue operations.

• Maintain volunteer records, training and safeguarding requirements.

• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.

Building Operations

• Ensure the building is safe, welcoming and well maintained.

• Oversee compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and other regulatory requirements.

• Maintain equipment inventories and coordinate repairs with district buildings consultant.

• Arrange room layouts and oversee opening and closing of the building where required.

• Liaise with cleaning contractors.

Customer Service & Lettings

• Act as main contact for bookings and enquiries.

• Manage bookings, scheduling and administration using booking and invoicing systems.

• Support hirers before, during and after bookings.

• Maintain high customer service standards and resolve issues promptly.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain records of bookings, income, building use and project data.

• Prepare reports for trustees and funders where required.

• Support policies, procedures and compliance.

• Monitor performance and recommend improvements.

General

• Undertake other duties consistent with the role.

• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Person Specification

You will bring strong project management and organisational skills, enabling us to deliver creative, values-led community projects while ensuring our operations remain efficient, compliant and financially sustainable.

You may not have experience in every aspect of the role, but you will have strong transferable skills, enthusiasm for a growing organisation and the confidence to learn new areas as needed.

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Delivering events, coordinating community facilities or providing customer-facing services.

• Working towards financial, attendance or organisational targets.

• Delivering excellent customer service.

• Working with staff and/or volunteers.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Sound judgement in assessing and managing projects.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and telephone communication skills.

• Good IT skills, including email, spreadsheets and booking systems.

• Understanding of health and safety responsibilities.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated.

• Collaborative and community-minded.

• Friendly and approachable.

• Practical problem-solver.

• Flexible, including occasional evening and weekend working.

Desirable Criteria

• Marketing or venue promotion experience.

• Entrepreneurial experience or experience developing new projects.

• Knowledge of Birmingham's voluntary and community sector.

• Facilities or premises management experience.

• Safeguarding and regulatory compliance knowledge.

• Experience in a small charity or community organisation.

• Fundraising or grant application experience.

• Grant reporting experience.

• Experience using booking or scheduling systems.

We're looking for an experienced money advice professional who is passionate about making a real difference to people's lives. You will have a minimum of two years' experience delivering money and debt advice, with the ability to support, motivate and develop others. Whether you're an experienced Team Leader or ready to take the next step in your career, you'll be committed to delivering high quality, person-centred services and achieving the best outcomes for clients. This role is about more than managing performance. It's about leading by example, supporting people experiencing financial hardship, poor mental or physical health, trauma, disability, homelessness or digital exclusion, and helping your team deliver flexible, relationship-based support. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, organised and solution-focused, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style, committed to continuous improvement and helping people build long-term financial resilience. 

This role forms part of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership, delivered by Navigate, Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Encompass Southwest – the collaboration is known as Wis£rmoney. Together, we provide a seamless service that supports residents from immediate financial crisis through to long-term resilience. Our partnership combines specialist money and debt advice, welfare benefits advice, housing support, homelessness prevention, trauma-informed practice and financial education to provide holistic support for people experiencing financial hardship. Rather than asking people to navigate multiple services, we work together to ensure they receive the right support at the right time, through a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' approach. 

The Crisis & Resilience Fund Team Leader will lead the delivery of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Service, providing operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to residents experiencing financial hardship, crisis and multiple disadvantage. The postholder will line manage Navigate's Client Liaison Officers and the Money Advice Caseworkers employed by partners Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Encompass Southwest to ensure a seamless, coordinated service that supports individuals from immediate financial crisis through to long term resilience. As Navigate's operational lead for the contract, the Team Leader will foster strong partnership working, maintain effective communication across organisations and ensure clients experience a consistent 'No Wrong Door' approach. Alongside leadership responsibilities, the postholder will manage a small caseload of complex clients, delivering FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, advocacy and holistic financial resilience support. They will provide guidance and oversight for complex casework, ensuring clients receive timely, flexible interventions tailored to their individual circumstances.

The Team Leader will champion Wis£rmoney’s relationship-based, trauma-informed approach, recognising that financial hardship rarely exists in isolation. By supporting staff to build trusted relationships with clients, remove barriers to engagement and address the wider issues affecting financial wellbeing, the role will help residents achieve sustainable financial stability, independence and resilience. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring the service meets all contractual, regulatory and quality requirements, monitoring performance, driving continuous improvement and embedding innovative ways of working that enhance client outcomes while maintaining the personalised support that is central to the service model.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Service Management

• Lead Wis£rmoney's delivery of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund service, ensuring a high-quality, person-centred service that reflects the partnership's shared values and objectives.
• Line manage and support Client Liaison Officers (2) and Money Advice Caseworkers (2), providing regular supervision, reflective practice, coaching and annual appraisals.
• Promote a positive, supportive team culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, continuous learning and high-quality client outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support on complex casework, safeguarding concerns and risk management.
• Lead by example, demonstrating relationship-based, trauma-informed approach to supporting people experiencing financial hardship.

Specialist Casework

• Manage a small caseload of clients with complex financial circumstances requiring specialist intervention.
• Deliver FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, budgeting support, income maximisation and advocacy.
• Develop personalised support plans that address both immediate financial crisis and longer-term resilience.
• Negotiate with creditors, landlords, utility providers and statutory agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Support clients to access appropriate debt solutions, including Debt Relief Orders and bankruptcy where appropriate. 

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all advice delivered by Wis£rmoney meets FCA requirements, Advice Quality Standard expectations and organisational policies.
• Carry out regular case reviews, file audits and quality assurance checks to maintain consistently high standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of casework using AdvicePro and associated digital systems.
• Promote excellent information governance, GDPR compliance and safeguarding practice throughout the service.
• Support preparation for contract monitoring, audits and quality inspections.

Partnership Working

• Act as Navigate's operational lead within the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership.
• Work collaboratively with Churches Housing Action Team, Encompass Southwest, Exeter City Council and other partner organisations to deliver a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' service.
• Build strong relationships with local agencies to improve referral pathways and client outcomes.
• Represent Wis£rmoney at partnership meetings, operational groups and multi-agency forums.
• Support collaborative problem-solving and contribute to the ongoing development of the partnership.

Service Delivery and Performance

• Ensure timely allocation of referrals according to client need, complexity and risk.
• Maintain oversight of client journeys, ensuring seamless transitions from crisis intervention to longer term resilience support.
• Monitor performance against contractual targets, quality standards and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to contract monitoring reports and evaluation, ensuring outcomes and impact are accurately recorded.
• Identify emerging trends, unmet need and opportunities to improve service delivery.

Outreach, Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Promote innovative approaches that improve accessibility, efficiency and client outcomes while maintaining personalised support.
• Support the implementation of new systems, digital technologies and service improvements across the partnership.
• Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and remove barriers for clients.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, regulation and best practice relating to money advice, welfare benefits and financial inclusion.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully implemented across the service.
• Provide advice and escalation support for safeguarding concerns and high-risk cases.
• Promote safe working practices for staff delivering home visits, outreach and community-based support.
• Foster a culture where safeguarding, professional curiosity and client wellbeing underpin every aspect of service delivery.

Give as you Live Ltd are an innovative online fundraising platform enabling members to generate free funds for UK charities through a suite of fundraising solutions.

We are growing our team and are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and motivated individual to join our team as a Platform Sales Manager.

The Platform Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving the company’s growth by identifying, engaging, and converting potential clients for our fundraising platform.

By understanding challenges and positioning the platform as a solution, the Platform Sales Manager will help charities improve their fundraising through our technology. The role also involves maintaining long-term relationships, collaborating with the technical and marketing teams, and providing insights to enhance our offerings and sales strategies.

This is a 2-year funded post with specific responsibility to improve and increase our support to those over 65 who are experiencing financial hardship

In the brand-new role of team leader, you will take on the responsibility ofproviding structured line management to our existing advice service. Supporting our four skilled and experienced part-time advice workers, while also expanding the service.

You will coordinate and deliver advice and information to new and existing groups including our own Older People’s Lunch Clubs.

Establish new satellite provision, delivering finance workshops, and drop-in services, and providing additional delivery capacity.

Ensure our Advice and Information team keep up to date with changes to legislation and support mechanisms so that they are empowered to support people in a holistic way. This will include signposting service users to the most appropriate support both internally, to other parts of our service, and to other external support.

You will lead on our efforts to gain the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) to ensure our service is of the highest professional standard.

You will represent ICCM on relevant panels and network groups across Greater Manchester. This ensures our service is connected to the wider support landscape and integrated with city and region-wide initiatives.

You will be expected to take on a limited caseload of one-to-one appointments providing advice and information to people.

Between drop-in, group sessions and one-to-one case load it is expected that you will work based on approximately 2 days per week being direct delivery. This is once the role has been fully established.

The Team Leader will focus on:

· Increasing organisational capacity, extending our reach and reducing waiting times.

· Coordinating and developing the team, ensuring the service continues to respond to changes in the welfare system, and that updates are communicated effectively across the team and to the people we support.

· Developing the AQS framework to improve and ensure the quality of work.

· Increase capacity to develop links with other stakeholders and VCFSE, building on existing connections and forging new links with other agencies and referral pathways.

· Ensuring our casework, feedback and monitoring (including our CRM system) is accurate and up to date, so we can best show the impact of our work.

· Supporting our Irish Traveller work to ensure all residents can access our services. 

· Contribute to the delivery of culturally specific training to professionals within health and social care across Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

· Day-to-day supervision and coordination of the Advice and Information Team, under the direction of the Advice and Advocacy Manager

· Provide regular individual supervision to each team member

· Develop culturally specific approaches to supporting older people across Manchester who are experiencing financial hardship. Including extending our reach to new people/areas and ensuring information is available, accessible, and in an appropriate format.

· Lead on attaining the Advice Quality Mark.

· Develop our service knowledge to take account of changes to the benefit system, council tax and energy prices.

· Provide oversight of the referral and booking system and the Case Management System to ensure all client activity is recorded. Working with the Administrator and other staff to ensure the smooth delivery of services.

· Review and enhance the outcomes monitoring system for the service. Ensuring good data collection and reporting internally and for funders.

· Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and make referrals where necessary in line with ICCM’s policies and procedures.

· Manage a restricted caseload

· Maintain accurate and timely case records and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Organisational Responsibilities

• To ensure you fully embrace ICCM’s values in all your work.
• To promote the work of ICCM.
• To work as an accountable member of the staff team, working within the charity’s policies and procedures e.g. Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Data Protection, Health and Safety.
• To attend, chair and participate in team meetings.
• To participate and engage in supervision and appraisal provided by the manager.
• To attend external panels, groups, conferences, etc. locally, regionally and nationally as directed by line manager.

It is the nature of the work at ICCM that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way, when the occasion arises, when tasks not specifically covered in their job have to be undertaken.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Commercial, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the Hospice’s finance function, ensuring robust financial management, effective financial controls and high-quality reporting across the organisation and its retail subsidiary.

You will provide accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making at all levels, working closely with Trustees, Executive Team members, senior leaders and budget holders. You will also lead a skilled Finance team, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering our financial strategies.

A major focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new Finance and Accounting system, helping to modernise processes and maximise organisational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Hospice’s Finance function and provide effective leadership to the Finance team.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and forecasts.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.

• Provide finance business partnering support to managers and senior leaders.

• Oversee cash flow management, supplier payments and debt recovery activities.

• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, statutory accounting requirements, VAT, Gift Aid and other taxation regulations.

• Lead the annual external audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.

• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, risk management processes and fraud prevention measures.

• Monitor designated, restricted and endowment funds.

• Support financial transformation projects, including implementation of a new Finance and Accounting system.

• Present financial information and recommendations to Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders

In return St Luke’s Hospice offer the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)

• Hospice pension 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution

• Continuation of NHS pension if a member within the last 12 months and approved by the NHS

• Subsidised onsite meals

• Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme

• Free onsite parking

• Reimbursed NHS Blue Light Card

• Work from Home Opportunities (in line with team needs)

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Main duties and responsibilities:

As Philanthropy Officer, you will play an important and enabling role in growing income across the Hospice and supporting new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and with a focus on Major Gifts and Trusts and Foundations you will create and lead a new strategy to develop these income streams for The Hospice of Francis.

You will personally identify, develop and manage a portfolio of high-value relationships with a focus on developing £5-25k+ opportunities, along with managing our mid-level donor program, and a small trust’s portfolio.  Your role will also support the Head of Philanthropy with larger income opportunities giving you chance to learn and develop in this role.

You will also be responsible for guiding and setting the workload of the wonderful volunteers that support the team, ensuring it aligns with overall objectives and priorities.

This is an exciting role for someone who is motivated and passionate about hospice care.

Relationship management

·Proactively identify, cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, mid-level donors and foundations with a focus on £5-25k PA donors, contributing to the overall Fundraising target.

·Support the delivery of high-quality cultivation and stewardship experiences, from writing updates and reports, to exclusive events and visits that showcase the Hospice.

· Advocate for a relationship-based approach within the fundraising team and across the Hospice, working closely with peers across the organisation to achieve this.

Raising funds

• Individual and collective responsibility for achieving annual income target
• Write applications, proposals and reports for own portfolio and support The Head of Philanthropy as required
• Manage and continuously develop and review a small trusts portfolio, with a focus on raising strategic, flexible funding for the hospice
• Collaborate, as required, with the Communications team on fundraising appeals and with the Regular Giving Officer on the Friends programme
• Track and apply for local council funding, ensuring projects are reported on in a timely and efficient manner
• Support the Head of Philanthropy in identifying and developing exciting and inspiring fundraising propositions and applications
  
  Prospect research and portfolio development

• Conduct prospect research on the major gifts and foundations portfolio

• Work with other members of the fundraising team, and hospice more broadly, to identify new prospects and secure/uplift giving

• Conduct regular horizon scanning (internally and externally) to identify new prospects to feed the Trusts and Philanthropy pipeline

Administration

• Manage all gift processing and thanking for major donors and foundations, working closely with finance and the CRM team as required 
• Ensure the CRM is kept up to date and accurate, and data is held in accordance with GDPR guidelines
• Manage and guide the work of volunteers who support the Philanthropy Team
• Contribute to the Fundraising Department’s shared objectives and overall success

Essential

• Experience operating in a Trusts and Foundations role, or with transferable skills such as in grant writing, sales, relationship management or business development
• Proven track record in personally securing and stewarding five figure gifts and an understanding of the approach to secure six figure and multi-year gifts from individuals/Trusts and Foundations
• Experience in managing an income generating pipeline
• Experience of developing and managing a small trusts portfolio
• Understanding and able to demonstrate practical application of relationship-based fundraising approaches
• Understanding of major gifts fundraising
• Experience of prospect research and management, including knowledge of key prospect research tools and systems, particularly for Trusts and Foundations
• Knowledge of key trends affecting high-value fundraising and able to apply insights to own work
• Experience of the creative development of unrestricted and restricted fundraising propositions or products, including project budgets
• Demonstrable ability to construct a fundraising proposal and deliver reporting, in line with donor requirements
• Experience of using a CRM database
• Working knowledge of the Code of Fundraising and Data Protection law
• Analytical thinker with ability to make data-informed decisions

• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for own area of work, with some guidance and support

• Ability to manage own workload and strategically prioritise in the face of competing demands on resource

• Proactive and operate with a solutions-focused approach, and with incomplete information

• Ability to track and evaluate progress and take action to respond to changing internal/external environment in order to achieve objectives

• The post holder is required to apply the level of judgement commensurate with role, act at all times in the best interests of the Hospice in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

• Understanding of and management of reputational risk, including execution of due diligence screening as required

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Hospice

• Strong personal awareness and empathy, and ability to manage sometimes challenging emotional situations

• Able to work flexibly in order to deliver role including maintaining regular presence at the Hospice – likely to require some evening or weekend working, and travel to meet supporters and prospects 

• Understand and comply with all Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations

• Complete all mandatory training and ensure compliance of direct reports and contractors

• Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their  families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Shared Interest Foundation team, we are continuing to expand our reach and enhance our impact and are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term contract.   Start Date 1st September 2026.

Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America.

In this role you will support and contribute to the Foundation’s growth by developing and contributing towards the effective delivery of projects in line with the mission and strategy of Shared Interest Foundation.

Responsibilities include: 

• Work with Foundation Manager and Project Officers in regions to develop potential new projects and new partners 

• Responsible for the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser incumbent to ensure the objectives of this role are fulfilled.Support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to deliver effective grant management, helping to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget, timeline and project objectives. 

• Provide oversight of the restricted fundraising process and support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to research, write and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications.

• Lead on development and submission of high-quality project reports, with support from the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.

• Maintain and further develop strong partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with the Membership and Volunteer Engagement Manager to maximise volunteer support in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan. 

• Lead on the provision of project content for marketing and communication materials and work with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the Foundation through digital platforms and printed materials

• Take an active role in Foundation business planning and budget development 

• Produce appropriate documentation including project status reports and support Foundation Manager to compile internal management and Board reports.

• Provide reports and input as required for communication materials, including QR and Annual Review. 

• Support Foundation KPI monitoring and reporting. 

About you 

You will be an experienced project and fundraising professional with a strong track record in project development, grants and trusts fundraising, and delivering complex programmes from concept through to reporting. You will be an exceptional communicator who can build effective relationships with partners, donors, colleagues and beneficiaries across cultures and time zones, while producing clear, persuasive funding applications and high‑quality project reports. You will be organised, proactive and analytical, confident managing multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines, and comfortable contributing to strategic planning. A commitment to fair trade, international development, and the mission of Shared Interest is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly within a small, collaborative team, as well as providing line management support.A degree and or relevant experience in international development is a must and working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.

You will have strong social motivation – commitment to, and empathy with, the aims, objectives and values of Shared Interest. 

About Us 

We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on colleague development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the colleague team.

What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary including additional benefits which include,

Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) 

Life assurance (3x salary) and income protection 

Access to a range of high street and online discounts 

Work/Life Balance – Flexible approach to the working day 

A 37.5-hour weekly contract

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days’ home based) 

Newcastle City Centre location for 2 days 

Above statutory family leave entitlement 

Health and Wellbeing 

Access to We Care through Canada Life

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and carry out a fair and transparent process. Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you. 

Job Purpose

Sequence ME & Long Covid is one of the most ambitious whole-genome sequencing studies ever undertaken into ME and Long Covid, co-led by Action for ME. Building on the success of DecodeME, this proposed £20 million study will use large-scale, long-read whole-genome sequencing to analyse the entire genetic code of 9,000 people with ME and 9,000 people with Long Covid - making it the world's largest 'long-read' whole-genome sequencing study of any disease.

Current funding supports project mobilisation, partnership development, and the development of the Long Covid arm of the study, including agreeing case definitions and gathering expressions of interest from people with Long Covid. Phase 2 has recently been confirmed, backed by £4.75m from the UK government and a further £174,414 from the WE&ME Foundation, and will focus on sequencing 6,000 ME/CFS samples previously collected through DecodeME using Oxford Nanopore's long-read sequencing technology, running alongside Phase 1.

You will play a pivotal role supporting the Sequence ME & Long Covid project in several different ways. Working closely with the project's management team and other team members, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of this landmark study, providing administrative support to the various people and partners involved in delivering it.

As a self-starter, you will manage a range of tasks including meeting scheduling, taking meeting minutes, preparing governance documents, event administration, and broader project support - no two days will be the same.

You will need to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times, particularly when supporting governance meetings and handling sensitive project documentation.

As a team player, you will provide comprehensive, confidential and organised administrative support, developing a deep understanding of the project and building strong, effective working relationships with colleagues, researchers and external partners.

Remote working at home can be challenging for some and works incredibly well for others. You will need to be able to work independently, use your own initiative, and remain proactive in maintaining good levels of communication with colleagues.

Key Duties

• Help monitor inboxes and respond to routine project enquiries in a timely and sensitive manner, escalating more complex matters as appropriate
• Assist the project's management team and other team members with meeting scheduling and diary coordination
• Take accurate minutes at project, management and other project-related meetings, and follow up and track resulting actions to completion
• Prepare, format and proof-read governance documents and papers
• Maintain and update project databases including the Teams channel, ensuring documents are saved correctly, other management information/recording systems to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping. Help with the tracking of expressions of interest from potential study participants.
• Provide administrative support for project events - from planning and logistics through to on-the-day support
• Help prepare presentations, slide decks and briefing materials for internal meetings, funders, partners and participant-facing communications
• Support the drafting, formatting and coordination of project communications, such as updates for partners, funders or the wider ME and Long Covid community
• Support coordination between internal teams and external partners, including research and funding partners
• Maintain project files and documentation in line with agreed communication operating procedures with internal and external partners ensuring information is well organised, up to date and easy for the team to access
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with GDPR and that all data consent processes have been followed in relation to data protection
• Positively promote the work of the Sequence ME & Long Covid project and Action for ME at all times
• Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post, as requested by the CEO, Business Development & Partnerships Manager, Senior Research Manager or the project's Management Team

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Organisational skills - Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks across a fast-moving research project, with attention to detail and accuracy maintained under pressure
• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences including researchers, funders and people affected by ME and Long Covid
• IT literacy - Proficient with common office software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), and able to quickly learn relevant project management, database or communications systems as needed
• Problem-solving - A creative and solution-focused mindset to address challenges and find innovative ways to improve processes
• Adaptability - Capable of managing changing priorities, working flexibly, and adapting to the needs of a fast-paced, ambitious research programme
• Initiative - A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, while also following clear instructions when given
• Teamwork - A collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, including a remote-working team spanning multiple partners and stakeholders
• Interest in the sector - A genuine interest in health research, the Third Sector, and a desire to take action to improve the lives of people with ME and Long Covid
• Experience - Demonstrable ability to be an effective administrator, ideally within a charity, research, or project environment. Experience supporting governance processes, events, or communications would be an advantage but is not essential

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience providing administrative support for scientific or research-related projects
• Experience writing and communicating with non-specialist or general audiences

Use your skills to make a real difference for local families facing hardship. As a  Assessor with Citizens Advice Peterborough working with Peterborough Foodbanks, you’ll be the friendly, confident face at Foodbank sessions approaching clients, listening to what’s going on, and helping them take their next step forward.

This is a hands‑on, in‑person role delivered at Peterborough Foodbank locations, where your ability to talk to people, build trust quickly, and work closely with Foodbank volunteers matters more than previous advice experience.

We’ll train you to use Citizens Advice resources so you can provide information, signposting and support that helps tackle the issues behind food poverty.

If you’re compassionate, confident starting conversations, and motivated to help people move out of crisis, this role is perfect for you.

The role will support Just a Drop’s fundraising growth, across a variety of functions and systems, inspiring continued support for our sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene programmes worldwide.

Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to communities in need, transforming lives.  Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.9 million people since we began in 1998.

We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the Development Officer will provide support to the team and take responsibility for certain areas of work.

The role is an important and valued role within the organisation, which will make a huge impact on our development. Over the past three years, we’ve seen real growth, and forecast further growth in the years to come.

This is a great opportunity at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.

Job Description

Develop and take responsibility for proposals to trusts and foundations, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications, managing our pipeline and funder records on Salesforce

Provide support for Just a Drop events, particularly our annual Golf Day (September), World Travel Market (November) and Travel United Cup event (May). This includes supporting with event recruitment, liaison and logistics

Support the Business Development Manager in growing Just a Drop’s corporate partnership pipeline across sectors including travel, hospitality, sustainability and responsible business: providing relevant research; supporting outreach; prepare pitches and presentations; and attend meetings where appropriate

Represent Just a Drop at industry events, networking opportunities, conferences and partner events, building relationships with potential supporters, corporate contacts and sector stakeholders

Support the effective management and development of Just a Drop’s Salesforce system (Flow)

Attend occasional evening and out-of-office events where required to support relationship building and charity visibility, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Just a Drop’s mission and impact

Provide support across the Just a Drop Fundraising and Communications team, across a range of tasks, helping us to grow our income

Keep up to date with fundraising trends, emerging funding opportunities and sector best practice, sharing ideas that help Just a Drop continue to grow

Any other duties relevant to the role

Person Specification

Skills and abilities:

· Excellent writing skills, with an ability to create compelling proposals and communications

· Ability to research, identify and engage prospective supporters

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills

· Experience in the charity sector would be beneficial, but is not essential

· Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce would be desirable

· Experience of using Canva would be desirable

Personal attributes:

· Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas

· An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building professional relationships

· Strong organisational and workload management skills

· Positive and friendly outlook

· Able to undertake occasional travel, with out of hours work 

· Confident

· Motivated

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.

Team Background

The Debt Advice Team at Toynbee Hall provides crucial support to individuals and families struggling with financial burdens. Funded by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), this team delivers expert guidance and practical solutions to help clients manage and reduce their debt. 

Key Responsibilities 

Management of local sites to ensure all services are available.

• Ensure local services are available daily by effectively managing staffing, sickness, annual leave, emergencies and operational challenges.
• Work closely with internal teams, external contractors and local stakeholders to ensure all sites operate safely, efficiently and in line with organisational standards.

Line management of a team to ensure objectives are set and met.

• Lead, motivate and support the team to achieve agreed service, quality, compliance and performance objectives.
• Conduct regular one-to-one supervision, team meetings and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and clear expectations.

Ensure compliance and the quality of advice required are achieved.

• Ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality, client-focused debt advice in line with FCA requirements, funder expectations and Toynbee Hall policies.
• Monitor case quality through audits, supervision, management information and performance data, implementing improvement plans where required.

Contribute to the team

• Be an active member of the Advice Services management team, contributing to service planning, operational improvements and organisational change.
• Work collaboratively with funders, partner organisations and colleagues across Toynbee Hall to support strategic priorities, projects and service development.

Other

• Provide visible leadership across multiple Toynbee Hall locations, ensuring consistency of culture, service delivery and operational standards.
• Travel across London as required, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

Experience and Skills

• Significant experience of managing frontline advice services and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to provide technical supervision and support on complex debt advice cases.
• Up-to-date knowledge of debt advice legislation, FCA requirements, funding compliance and sector best practice.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Hold a recognised debt advice qualification (e.g. CertMAP or equivalent) with demonstrable experience of delivering and supervising FCA-regulated debt advice services.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners, funders and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Inclusive, collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions focused.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, with the ability to make informed decisions.

Commitment

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Toynbee Hall’s mission, values and strategic objectives.
• Willingness to work across multiple Toynbee Hall and community locations.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

Please note the right to work in the UK is a requirement of this role.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details.

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail or hospitality, looking to progress further into a management role?

We're looking for a Warehouse Manager to join one of our retail home store teams, where your organisational skills and proactive approach will make a crucial contribution to selling our preloved items. 

Our Warehouse Manager work alongside the management team to deliver key objectives and ensure that the store drives stock in and out to generate sales. You will react to fast changing situations quickly and positively by creating a safe & productive working environment. 

Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role. Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it is physically demanding, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.

What are we looking for?

• You will be an experienced warehouse or stockroom team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focused industry
• Desirable but not essential to have stock management experience
• Motivated, proactive and commercially driven to lead a team 
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
• Results driven, resilient and able to adapt to the needs of the business
•  Comfortable with a high level of hands on manual work that involves moving large items/volumes of stock
• 38 days annual leave(plus the option to buy and sell leave)
• Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year 
• Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
• Wagestream - early access to wages
• 25% staff discount
• Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
• Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers 

Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What’s important to us? 

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

Since 1961, British Heart Foundation has been at the forefront of research that has helped to halve annual deaths from cardiovascular disease in the UK. But our work is needed more than ever.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Belonging at BHF

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together. 

Why join the BHF? 

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career. 

Our generous staff benefits include:

Ready to apply? 

To apply, please follow these simple steps:

Click the“Apply”button below.

You’ll be seamlessly redirected to theBHF Careers page.

Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history. 

What do I need to know? 

DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process 

Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early 

Sponsorship:Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team. 

We support responsible use of AI to help shape your application. By applying for a role at BHF, you confirm that your application is authentic and reflects your own skills and experience, to ensure everyone is assessed fairly.

Our client is a Surrey-based charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse through refuge accommodation, advocacy and specialist support services. They help women and children rebuild their lives and move towards a future free from abuse. They are now looking for an experienced Trusts Manager to play a key role in securing the income needed to sustain and grow their impact.

Reporting to the CEO, the Trusts Manager will take a lead role in securing income from trusts and foundations fundraising as a central priority. You’ll develop a strong pipeline, build and steward relationships with grant-makers, and produce high-quality bids and reports that clearly evidence outcomes and need. While trusts will be the key focus, the post also has scope to contribute to wider income streams (e.g., corporates, community fundraising, individual giving) and to help shape the overall fundraising direction.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing trust and foundation funding, with the ability to write compelling, tailored applications and communicate impact credibly. The right person will be proactive, organised and comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on delivery—able to manage multiple deadlines, build relationships with a range of stakeholders, and work with sensitivity given the organisation’s focus on supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Permanent
£38,000 to £40,000
Surrey – remote with occasional travel
Full or part-time & flexible working
Female applicants only, exemption under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this leadership position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Woodlands Church Family has grown from one small church plant to over 2,000 people across eight sites, but we remain one church sharing one vision:

To see Bristol transformed by the love and power of God.

We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our WCF Finance Team.

About the role
You will be working with our WCF Finance Committee to provide high-quality financial information and support to the senior leadership team, trustees and finance committee of Woodlands Church Family.

This role also manages the day-to-day record keeping and financial management of the charity, produces accurate and timely reports and oversees the key financial processes and controls of the charity. 

Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be sympathic to our goal to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus. 

What you'll be working on:

1.      Management reporting

2. Budget and Reconciliation of income and expenses for Conferences, Weekends Away and other events

3. Controls and Procedures

4. Restricted Funds

5. Audit and Year End

6. Payroll

7. Giving and Gift Aid

8. Investments

9. Budgets

10.  Line management of Finance Administrator

11. Governance support

Full Job Description available to view in the application resources below.

Terms

• Permanent, Part-Time contract
• Up to 4 days (30 hours) per week
• £35k to £40k pro rata, depending on experience
• Annual leave 25 days pro rata, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
• The role can be based at Woodlands Church in Clifton, Bristol or delivered remotely, with occasional in person meetings by arrangement.

The post is subject to satisfactory references. 

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.

Reporting and Line management 
Accountable to the WCF Finance Committee and line managed by a member of that committee
 

Benefits 

• In-house training and support of personal and professional development 

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026.

Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.