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We are looking for a collaborative, proactive problem solver to step into the newly created role of Finance & Executive Support Officer.

This is a varied and crucial role which supports the organisation to work as effectively as possible. Working closely with the Finance Manager, SLT, Board and across the organisation at all levels, it provides a fantastic opportunity for the postholder to develop a broad range of skills and gain a deep understanding of how the organisation works. 

The postholder will spend about 3 days/week focussed on financial tasks including payment processing, month end, income processing and supporting the setup and rollout of new features in our finance system, and the rest of their time on governance, executive support & administration tasks to support the charity to operate effectively.

We are looking for a great communicator with experience of key finance processes, who thrives in a busy role and is able to balance and prioritise competing demands on their time (with support to do this).

We know that the role is broad and we don’t expect candidates to have direct experience in every aspect of the job description, so we welcome applications from those who meet some requirements and feel that they have the skills and approach to meet others.

Join us and together we'll fight for a world where ovarian cancer doesn’t limit life.

The role

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position.

The role is office-based at 10–18 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ, with a requirement to attend the office at least two days per week on non-consecutive days (for example, Tuesday and Thursday).

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and complete your application.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer the following two questions (maximum 250 words per answer):

• This role engages with colleagues and trustees at all levels – what is your experience of working with senior stakeholders, and what do you pay particular attention to when communicating with them?
• Tell us about a time that you identified something that could be improved, and proactively made that change?

You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form (details included in the recruitment pack).

Key dates

• Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026

Additional information

We appreciate that candidates may use AI tools to refine their applications. However, we encourage you to ensure your application remains a true and authentic reflection of your skills, experience, and personality. Excessive reliance on AI-generated content may impact your ability to stand out and may be discussed during the interview process.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

37.5 hrs Full time, site based

Annual salary

D1 £31,168.36 to D3 £38,129.42

Review date

19/04/2026

The postholder integrates people, place and process by connecting operational delivery with governance and strategic oversight; to protect patient dignity through environmental standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive patient and family experience assurance.

The aim of the role is to ultimately ensure safe, compliant, dignified and high-performing environments that actively support patient care delivery and staff workplace experience.

The role provides managerial oversight of the Clinical Facilities Coordinator and Support Facilities Coordinator, ensuring clarity of standards, regulatory compliance, cost control and service resilience.

In summary, the Facilities & Patient Experience Manager is accountable for:

• Safe, compliant and well-coordinated Facilities Services.
• Regulatory readiness across environmental, equipment and hospitality functions.
• Positive patient and family environmental experience and subsequent feedback channels.
• Performance and development of Facilities Coordinators.
• Contract oversight and cost-effective service delivery.
• Continuous improvement across the Facilities function.

Key to the quality of service we provide, this role requires a proactive approach, visible, hands-on leadership, emotional intelligence and a strong delivery mindset. The postholder must be comfortable operating within a hospice environment where compassion, discretion and professional standards must coexist.

Subsequently, success in this role depends on presence, accountability and the ability to translate policies into consistently delivered day-to-day practice.

Qualifications

Essential

·Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate).

·Evidence of formal training in Infection Prevention & Control principles.

·GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.

Desirable

·IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) Level 4 or Level 5 qualification.

·Safeguarding Level 3 (or willingness to complete).

·Formal leadership/management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5, CMI Level 5).

·Qualification or formal training in Quality Improvement methodologies.

·Contract management training.

·First Aid at Work

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Proven experience managing operational service teams.

·Strong understanding of facilities management within a healthcare or regulated environment.

·Knowledge of CQC standards relating to safety, dignity and environment.

·Understanding of infection prevention, asset governance and stock control principles.

·Experience overseeing service contracts and performance monitoring.

·Awareness of safeguarding and public-space risk management.

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Highly people-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

·Practical mindset - focuses on solutions rather than process for its own sake.

·Able to provide supportive but firm supervision to staff and volunteers.

·Comfortable having difficult conversations when standards are not met.

Personal Attributes

·Visible, hands-on leadership style.

·Strong emotional intelligence and ability to operate in sensitive environments.

·Calm and decisive under pressure.

·Ability to balance compassion with regulatory discipline.

·Strong accountability mindset.

·Confident in holding others to performance standards.

·Analytical thinker able to interpret feedback data and translate into action.

·Excellent communicator across clinical and corporate audience.

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Are you passionate about the therapeutic power of the outdoors? Key Enterprises is looking for an energetic and adaptable Adventure Facilitator to lead our service users on new journeys. Whether it is paddle-boarding and forest school skills or maintaining our bicycle fleet and heading out on rides, you will help adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other mental health needs step out of their comfort zones, improve their physical health, and tackle isolation. If you have an infectious enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors with a commitment to inclusive support, we want to help you build a program that plays to your strengths that also achieves outcomes for our service users.

This is a full-time role for 5 days a week (Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30) but we are open to flexible working arrangements or a part time position if you are the right person for the job.

Please take a look at our social media to see what we’ve been up to recently, you can follow us on Instagram @keyenterprises83 or search us on Facebook.

Essential Criteria:

Expectations of the facilitator includes a range of the below skills (but is not limited to these either and we’d work with the successful facilitator in developing a program that suits their strengths).

• To facilitate outdoor adventure activities using Key Enterprises in Benton, North Tyneside as a base with the goal of achieving outcomes and promoting wellbeing through outdoor pursuits.
• Competent in the instruction of physical exercises
• Experience of supporting adults with additional needs and the different approaches to communication, engagement and activities that maximise benefit
• To run activities that are accessible to a range of abilities and co-ordinate volunteers to support.
• To be able to motivate service users to take on new challenges (ranging from learning to ride a bike, engaging with exercise for the first time to bigger adventures in the outdoors such as rock climbing, overnight camps and longer hikes/walks/expeditions)
• To maintain and service a small fleet of bicycles
• A knowledge of areas in the North East that would be suitable for outdoor pursuits including hikes, nature walks, camping and bike rides. We’re in close proximity to Newcastle upon Tyne, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Gosforth and wider areas around Northumberland, South Tyneside and County Durham.
• Can facilitate activities along our coastline including such activities as paddle boarding, kayaking, and doing cold water dips.
• A knowledge of nature and wildlife and an infectious enthusiasm that can be shared with service users for getting into nature
• Adaptability for times of inclement weather to keep our service users entertained and engaged with indoor activities in our dedicated space.
• Comfortable driving a van/minibus
• Take advantage of the latest technology to support the role both internally and in reaching out to stakeholders within the community (smart device use, location sharing, using GPS, planning sessions using Microsoft Office packages and communicating comprehensively through Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge in engaging with health and safety procedures and policy including writing risk assessments for activities.

Desirable Criteria:

• A passion for looking after our environment, reducing carbon, and helping service users engage in “green” activities.
• Has an enthusiasm for “forest school” and survival type skills, campfires etc.

Salary: £27,787.50 (Permanent, Full-Time)

Impact: Directly improving the lives of adults with additional needs

Variety: Every day is different—from coastal paddle-boarding to forest school skills

Environment: Join a supportive, charity-led team dedicated to unlocking potential

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30)

Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance which increases after 5 years service, time off on bank holidays, pension scheme, employee healthcare cash plan through Sovereign Healthcare which can help cover the cost of dentistry, optical and physio cost (and more) and an employee assistance portal which includes access to counselling and 24 hour support lines for employee wellbeing, even when the issue isn’t work related.

To discuss this role, please contact our Service Manager, Robert Steer

APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK

Your new company
A large London Housing Association is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team with strong sector experience.

Your new role
This Finance Business Partner will be the lead for reporting on Building Safety and Maintenance.

• Provide finance business partnering support and act as the finance lead for building safety reporting, ensuring robust insight around legislation, regulation and remedial programmes.
• Enhance the quality, clarity and impact of building safety financial reporting by producing timely analysis, insightful commentary, and linking financial performance to strategic objectives.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for building safety, preparing accurate annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with operational directors, service managers and other budget holders.
• Build strong, effective relationships with budget holders, supporting their understanding of financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and value-for-money requirements.
• Oversee the monitoring of budget changes, ensuring service budgets are incorporated into group reporting, and continually review systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support team leadership by guiding management accountants, providing training and coaching, contributing to workload planning, and acting as deputy to the Head of Financial Business Partnering when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience within the Social Housing sector, ideally building safety, maintenance or development.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Strong skills in management accounting principles, budgeting and forecasting

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working
• Competitive pension and annual leave package
• Learning and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please).
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)

Salary£49,321.55 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £49,321.55 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1095733

Join YMCA England & Wales as our next Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving) and play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. This is your chance to lead a vibrant fundraising initiative that makes a real difference!

About Us:

At YMCA England & Wales, we uplift vulnerable young people by providing them with safe homes, vital life skills, and the support they need to thrive. We’re all about fairness, opportunity, and collective action—join us in making a difference!

Your Role:

As our Senior Fundraising Manager, you’ll develop and execute an ambitious Major Giving strategy, building strong relationships with high-net-worth donors and engaging new prospects. Get ready to innovate with Giving Circles, Development Boards, and more!

What You'll Do:

- Cultivate and grow a portfolio of major donors.

- Host exclusive events and personal meetings to engage and inspire support.

- Create compelling proposals and impact reports that resonate with supporters.

- Collaborate with senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen relationships with philanthropists.

- Bring your strategic mindset to implement YMCA’s Major Giving Strategy.

About You:

You're a motivated and personable fundraising professional with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts. Your relationship management skills are top-notch, and you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable donor experiences. 

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a vibrant, growing fundraising team impacting young people's lives.

- Work for a charity that values collaboration and celebrates your contributions.

- Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and promote a fun, friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of young people across England & Wales!

To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

This is a great opportunity to join our management team at Vauxhall City Farm, with a role combining overseeing daily café operations, events and bookings, and opportunities to develop catering and events, support income generation, and embed sustainable practices.

The role will take ownership of service standards, team development, and commercial performance, ensuring the café operates efficiently while delivering a consistently high-quality visitor experience. This role combines day to day operational leadership with longer term planning and performance management. 

Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with some evening and weekend work.

We are looking for the following attributes in candidates:

Essential:

● Minimum level 3 food hygiene and safety certification

● Personal License holder

● 2-3 years’ experience managing or supervising cafes or restaurants

● Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team

● Ability to work independently and use initiative.

● Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

● Strong understanding of compliance requirements e.g. COSHH, HACCP, allergens etc

● Experience managing supplier relations and ordering schedules

● Commercial awareness regarding costs and performance

● Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and maintain accurate records.

● Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.

Desirable:

● Experience operating Square POS

● Qualified first aider

● Experience working with SEN or vulnerable communities

● Experience of working in a community/ urban farm

Please apply by uploading your CV and a covering letter of more than 2-sides of A4 explaining how you meet the essential criteria on this application, and answering the following 3 questions:

1. What are your three favourite things about working in hospitality and why?
2. What things do you think distinguish a good manager from a great manager?
3. What would working at The Farm mean to you?

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 8th May at 12pm (we reserve the right to close to applications early).

INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 19th May 2026

DESIRED START DATE: On or before Monday 15th June 2026

This role is recruited under our safer recruitment policy, and will require two satisfactory references and the succesful candidate will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Vauxhall City Farm is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Headway North Staffordshirte is the county's leading provider of rehabilitation and outreach services to people affected by acquired brain injury. We deliver services and projects with high impact that are attractive to funders and truly make a difference to our service users' quality of life.

Our new Grant Fundraiser (Trusts and Corporates) will research, write and submit high-quality, well presented, well-reasoned grant applications, working to secure major gifts for capital and revenue projects from grants and foundations, major donor and corporate bodies in order to achieve fundraising targets.

You will also nurture relationships with existing and new grant funders, build connections with businesses and community organisations to explore sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.

Our new Grant Fundraiser will also contributing positively as a member of the broader Leadership Team.

This is a 21 hour per week post; exact working hours are negotiable / flexible.

Please apply via the charity's website, the closing date is Tuesday 05 May 2026, interview dates 11th and 12th May, prospective second interview date 18th May.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Are you an organised and proactive supply chain professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment?

We are seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accurate data management and smooth collaboration across Procurement, Finance and academy teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset who is keen to grow, adapt and build expertise in a dynamic setting.

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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will fall under the areas of:

• Supplier onboarding and due diligence
• Supplier data, consolidation and reporting
• Systems, automation and Oracle support
• Procrement and cross-team collaboration
• General tasks, including administrative duties

You will have the opportunity to pursue professional development through CIPS to support your progression within supply chain or procurement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To succeed in this role, you will need technical confidence, strong communication skills and the ability to work proactively in a fast-moving environment. You should have at least two years’ experience in a similar role, with the adaptability to work in a new environment and a willingness to learn new systems and skills.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.

OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

Friends of the Dales is seeking an outstanding Executive Director to lead our next chapter. We are an independent, dynamic and resilient charity working to protect and enhance the special landscapes, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales, while supporting the wellbeing of local communities and encouraging people from all backgrounds to value, enjoy and protect this remarkable place.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to build on our strong reputation, recent strategic review and ambitious campaigning work. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, bringing energy, credibility and expertise to a charity with a proud history and a growing future.

About Friends of the Dales

Friends of the Dales is an independent membership and campaigning charity dedicated to the Yorkshire Dales. We campaign on issues including nature recovery, wildlife, farming, access, housing, transport, climate resilience, landscape management and sustainable rural communities.

Founded in 1981, we are known for our critical and supportive local voice and our collaborative approach to campaigning and influencing policy. We work with partner organisations, local communities, trustees, volunteers and supporters to protect and improve the Dales for future generations.

We also work with the network of National Park Societies and Campaign for National Parks, and we have a strong commitment to widening diversity and inclusion across our charity and the communities we serve.

The Role

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, operational management and external representation for the charity. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will be responsible for delivering the Board’s strategic direction and business plan, growing the supporter base, strengthening financial resilience and ensuring our campaigning remains impactful and aligned with our mission and values.

This is a varied and influential role requiring a confident, collaborative and hands-on leader who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers, members, supporters and external partners to help shape the future of the charity.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with:

● Senior leadership experience or aligned and transferable experience and skills in a charity, membership organisation or similar environment.

● Direct experience or transferable experience of campaigning, influencing, advocacy or policy work.

● Strong organisational leadership and operational management skills.

● Knowledge and experience of fundraising, membership growth, partnership working and charity operations.

● The ability to inspire staff, trustees, volunteers, members and supporters.

● A values-driven approach and a strong understanding of, or connection to, the Yorkshire Dales and the issues affecting it.

Experience in a similar setting may be transferable, and we welcome candidates who can demonstrate the skills, insight and leadership needed to succeed in the role.

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent role, offered as either:

● Part-time: 4 days per week, or.

● Full-time: 37 hours per week.

The salary is £50,000 per annum FTE, with part-time hours paid pro rata.

The role is based at Canal Wharf, Eshton Road, Gargrave, BD23 3PN, with some flexibility around working hours and location by agreement. Regular travel across the Yorkshire Dales and occasional evening and weekend working will be required. Ideally, the successful candidate will live in, or within approximately 30 miles of, the perimeter of the Yorkshire Dales.

We offer:

● 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years’ service, plus English bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours.

● Additional paid leave over the Christmas and New Year office closure.

● An enhanced employer pension contribution of 5% via NEST.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

How to Apply

To apply please read the full candidate briefing - available on the Friends of the Dales website - and submit:

● A current CV, including any gaps in employment.

● A supporting statement of no more than 2,000 words, explaining why you wish to apply and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

● Details of two referees, including one from your current or most recent senior leadership role, with confirmation that you are happy for us to contact them if shortlisted.

● Any dates when you may be unavailable or difficult to contact.

● Any adjustments or accommodations you may require at the interview or presentation stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-day selection event in the Yorkshire Dales, including a short presentation and panel interview. Full details of the presentation topic and interview questions will be shared in advance.

Recruitment Timetable

● Monday 18 May 2026, 5pm: Closing date.

● Week commencing 25 May 2026: Review of applications and shortlisting.

● Week commencing 15 June 2026: Shortlisted candidates invited to the Yorkshire Dales selection day.

● Week commencing 29 June 2026: Candidates informed of outcome.

Equal Opportunities

Friends of the Dales is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and we will respect the privacy of any initial approach or expression of interest, whether formal or informal.

Informal Discussion

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Riley, Chair of Trustees after reviewing the appointment brief.

Following the growth of the Income Generation team Severn Hospice is expanding.

Severn Hospice is a leading charity supporting people with incurable illness across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales. We are looking for an experienced, empathetic and relationship-focused Philanthropy Lead who wants to make a real difference by securing vital income for our caring services.

You will play a pivotal role in developing and growing our philanthropy programme by cultivating and strengthening meaningful relationships with mid- to high-net-worth donors, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire long-term support and securing significant and transformational gifts.

Being a strategic thinker, you will lead the growth of major gift income through a relationship-led approach that delivers sustainable fundraising over the long term. You will identify and develop new prospects, build a strong pipeline of supporters and confidently secure significant donations through compelling funding propositions and high-quality and personalised stewardship.

You will translate our priorities and impact into persuasive cases for support, creating bespoke supporter journeys that build trust, inspire long-term commitment, deepen engagement and connection to our cause and ensures donors feel informed, inspired and valued.

You will also be experienced in managing budgets, monitoring performance and maintaining accurate data and reporting in line with fundraising regulations and best practice.

Severn Hospice is a wonderfully rewarding place to work and if you’re dynamic, highly organised and passionate about building genuine relationships that make a lasting difference for our community, we would love you to get in touch.

• Travel required: 15 days / year (approx.)
• Location: Home-based in either UK, Germany or Spain.

We are seeking a Researcher to support the activities of the Patient Evidence Department of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE).

Please send your CV and cover letter at recruitment @mpeurope. org. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, Germany or Spain. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected. 

The following tasks and core responsibilities are non-exhaustive and subject to change depending on needs of the organisation.

Job Purpose

The Researcher will support the Patient Evidence department in generating, analysing and communicating patient-centred evidence to inform clinical, regulatory, industry, academic and policy decision-making, and to fuel progress across MPE programmes and activities. The role involves working with qualitative and quantitative data, supporting research projects and contributing to evidence-based outputs that amplify patients’ experiences and needs. The Patient Evidence department conducts our own patient-focussed research and collaborates on external projects with patient and medical organisations, universities, clinical teams, industry partners and regulatory bodies.

Main Duties and responsibilities

Perform the following duties in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Head of Patient Research:

• Independently design research projects and develop research protocols aligned with MPE’s research strategy, including surveys, interviews and literature reviews.
• Support the development of proposals to secure public and private funding to support research activities.
• Independently conduct assigned research tasks in accordance with project deliverables and timelines.
• Conduct and analyse qualitative (interviews, focus groups) and quantitative research (surveys).
• Conduct desk research (systematic and non-systematic literature reviews) on topics such as patient experiences, health systems and psychosocial impacts of myeloma.
• Maintain accurate records of participant data, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants and patient data, as necessary.
• Write up research results and prepare visualisations of data for different audiences (including for patients, clinicians, academic journals).
• Disseminate research results including presentations at international and national conferences, internal and external meetings and workshops. Represent MPE at internal/external meetings when needed.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to design strategies to disseminate our research to wider audiences.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop recruitment and involvement strategies to enhance participation from underserved groups and from different parts of Europe.
• Engage with patients, families, clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders involved in MPE patient evidence projects and other myeloma research.
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Research Advisory Committee.
• Contribute to our member research support training programme including delivering workshops and training events on research design and methodology.

Other responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Patient evidence.
• Critically appraise and provide advice to the wider MPE team on research and evidence requests.
• Build good relations with members, internal and external stakeholders (including doctors, researchers and medical representatives within companies).
• Respond to external patient organisations’ requests on research and evidence topics.
• Attend scientific congresses and meetings and stay abreast of important developments related to myeloma patient evidence.
• Develop content for MPE website, social media and other communications.
• Participate in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Engage with training and continuing professional development.

Essential criteria

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (such as psychology, social sciences, health policy, health and social care, public health or related fields)
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (MRes Health Research, MPH, or health-related subject MSc with substantive research component)
• A minimum of 3 years experience conducting applied health research
• Knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including surveys, focus groups and interviews applied to health-related research
• Strong skills in qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods analysis.
• Understanding of principles of Good Clinical Practice in research.
• Proficient at Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (or equivalent), and specialist quantitative/qualitative analysis software (e.g. SPSS/R, or Atlas/Nvivo).
• Ability to work from home in a virtual setting with a team spread across Europe.
• Strong listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Rigorous work methods and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing in English.

Desirable criteria

• A PhD in a related field
• Project management experience
• Experience in cross-national research
• Experience in working with patients, researchers, doctors and representatives from the pharmaceutical industry desirable
• Experience in systematic or non-systematic literature review
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Familiarity with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient experience data
• Knowledge/expertise of cancer patient experience research
• Knowledge of drug development process and clinical trials
• Knowledge and experience of ethical review procedures
• Fluency in additional European languages

Personal attributes

• Organised, with excellent project management and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and work independently on assigned tasks and take appropriate initiative.
• A motivated and self-aware team player, who can work independently or collaboratively with equal success.
• Ability to explain complex scientific terms and knowledge into lay language.

We offer:

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-centred work at a European level.
• An exciting position in the emerging field of evidence-based patient advocacy, working together with key patient advocacy leaders across Europe.
• Permanent position with flexible hours giving the opportunity to progress and to integrate in a dynamic, friendly and multi-cultural team working from different European cities.

About MPE

Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) is a pan-European organisation representing 57 myeloma and amyloidosis patient groups from over 35 European countries. It is registered as an international non-profit organisation under Belgian Law. A Board mainly composed of patients and caregivers is elected by the membership to oversee the strategy and governance of the organisation. A team of 14 staff members runs remotely the day-to-day operations, programmes and services within 4 divisions: Access and Policy, Medical Education and Scientific Engagement, Patient Evidence and Member and Patient Community Programmes.

MPE’s vision is a world where every person affected by myeloma has access to the knowledge, diagnostics, treatment and care they need to have the best possible outcomes and quality of life.

Our mission is to drive advocacy by empowering the myeloma community through research, education and collaboration.

Read more about our strategic goals for 2025-2030 here: w ww.mpeurope.or g/about-mpe/our-goals/

About the Patient Evidence department

The MPE Patient Evidence department was established in 2020 to generate evidence to better understand and articulate patients’ perspectives, influence decision-makers and use evidence as a driving force for progress across our strategic goals.  The team is led by Dr Eilidh Duncan and our goal is to lead the development of robust patient evidence to improve experiences, outcomes and access for myeloma patients and their families. We achieve this by spearheading novel patient research initiatives that address gaps in the evidence and ensure the meaningful inclusion of patient perspectives in research design, conduct and interpretation. We use the evidence we generate internally to fuel progress across all MPE programmes and activities and externally by decision-makers including those in clinical, regulatory, industry, academic and policy settings.

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2026 and all applications will be reviewed immediately afterwards. Our hiring team will schedule interviews with successful candidates to take place in the following weeks. We will be in touch following the review period regarding next steps. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at our recruitment email address.

St Nicholas Hospice Care is a successful charity serving the local area of West Suffolk and Thetford. Every year we support nearly 2,000 local people, delivering care across multiple settings. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too, and include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help.

Are you highly organised, confident in all forms of communication and known for your attention to detail? In this role, you’ll use your strong administrative and planning skills to keep events and community activities running smoothly, whilst providing reliable and proactive support to colleagues and volunteers. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy coordinating moving parts, and take pride in delivering work to a high standard, this could be the ideal next step for you.

As our Fundraising Assistant (Events & Community), you’ll be at the heart of supporting imaginative, meaningful and well‑run events that truly bring people together. Playing an integral part of the supporter journey — from planning the details to coordinating volunteers and supporting our fantastic local fundraisers — you’ll help create moments that matter and ensure every supporter feels valued from their first contact through to their thank‑you.

Working alongside colleagues and volunteers, you’ll help share inspiring stories, support the delivery of engaging activities, and play a part in connecting people to a cause that truly matters. Through each conversation, task and event you support, you’ll be contributing to St Nicholas Hospice Care’s mission to provide compassionate care to nearly 2,000 people each year.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in providing reliable, well‑organised administrative support. One day you might be assisting colleagues with the logistics for a flagship event; the next, helping a community group with the practical steps needed to develop their fundraising idea. You’ll play a supportive role in building relationships, coordinating information, and helping to keep tasks moving smoothly — bringing your calm, friendly approach to every interaction.

You’ll be joining a supportive, enthusiastic fundraising team where your ideas are welcome, your development is encouraged, and your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll see the impact of what you help deliver — in the smiles, stories and shared moments created at each event.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A friendly, confident communication style
• A positive attitude with the ability to stay motivated under pressure
• A passion for teamwork and working with your local community
• Good IT skills and great attention to detail

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive fundraising team, helping to deliver meaningful events and activities that raise vital funds—and celebrating the impact you help create every day.

Working for us
As an employee you will receive the following benefits:
• Opportunity for some home working
• Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme (dentistry, optical, emotional wellbeing support)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service (pro rata for part time employees)
• Enhanced Occupational sick pay scheme
• Home-made meals available in our onsite bistro
• Access to a group pension plan or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme discounts
• Social events (such as photography group, quiz nights, picnics and more)

If you’re ready to grow your skills, take on new challenges, and play a key role in making hospice care possible… we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £38,688 £3,090 London Weighting
Contract: 6-month FTC
Location: London / Hybrid – two days per week in office
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 24–28 days annual leave & option to buy/sell more, up to 5% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance cover, Health cash plan

We’re delighted to be supporting Sense, the national disability charity supporting people with complex needs, as they recruit a committed Senior Trusts Officer to join their High Value Relationships team on a 6-month FTC.

Sitting within the Trusts Team, and reporting to the Head of High Value Relationships, you will take ownership of a diverse and evolving portfolio of warm and cold trust prospects giving up to £50,000, leading the full lifecycle of trust fundraising: from prospect research and pipeline development, to developing compelling proposals, stewarding funders, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting.

To succeed as Senior Trusts Officer, you will need:

• Experience securing 5-figure grants and developing successful proposals
• Strong relationship?building skills and confidence engaging with funders and internal stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information clearly

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact us and quote the reference 2937JP.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the role early.
 

Are you ready to lead something from the ground up? Help us create REST – a new daytime drop-in hub focused on recovery, support and conversations held over a good cuppa!

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Community Services Manager to help create and lead the REST Hubs Service across Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and holistic support for individuals accessing the service who may be experiencing mental distress.

Located in central Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, you will oversee both services, proactively developing both sites into recognised wellbeing hubs within their local communities, building strong partnerships and creating accessible pathways into wider wellbeing support.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of both sites, including recruiting and managing 6 members of staff, partnership development, contract compliance and reporting, managing health & safety alongside ongoing service development in line with commissioner expectations.

At Suffolk Mind, our mission is to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. 

 
Key information:

· Hours: 37 hours per week

· Work pattern: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

· Salary: £32,480.00 - £36,032.50 per year

· Location: Ipswich & Bury St Edmunds

· Transport: Driving licence and own transport is essential as travel will be required between both sites

· Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 (subject to service contract renewal)

Why work for Suffolk Mind?

We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and have tailored our benefits package* to support this; we offer:

· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as standard– increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time employees)

· Your birthday day off

· An option to buy or sell annual leave

· Health and dental care insurance plan

· Occupational sick pay scheme

· Pension scheme

· Blue Light Card – offering discounts on 100’s of retailers both in store and online

· Monetary reward for length of service

· Refer a friend scheme

Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, flexible and hybrid working options, excellent support and job satisfaction.

Is the job for you?

Below is a brief summary of the key requirements for this role, but for more information please make sure you visit the vacancies page on our website and download the full job description and person specification.

· Essential:

o At least 2-3 years’ experience of working with adults in a mental health environment

o Ability to work in high-pressure, emotionally demanding environments with people suffering mental distress

o Full valid UK driving license and own transport

o Enhanced & Adult’s Barred DBS check (arranged by Suffolk Mind)

· Desirable:

o Qualification in mental health e.g. DipSW, RMN, NVQ3, Cert 3, Human Givens diploma, Counselling or equivalent

o Good listening and people skills, especially supporting staff in complex situations

o Experience in recruiting, setting up and managing teams

o Experience in working with a similar REST or equivalent service

If you are looking to use your skills towards a career where your need for meaning and purpose are met, then come and join our team.

To apply, please complete a Suffolk Mind Application form by visiting our website, select ‘get involved’ from the top menu then ‘vacancies’ in the drop down list.

Closing date for applications:   midnight Sunday 10th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this job advert once a suitable a candidate has been found, therefore successful candidates may be contacted to interview at any time throughout the advertising process and would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews date: week commencing 18th May 2026

Interview questions may be sent in advance of interview.

We aim to let all applicants know the status of their application within 4 weeks from closing.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role.

Please complete our Equality and Diversity Survey here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Suffolk Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk who have contact with our services and personnel. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks will be required for relevant posts as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.

*T&Cs apply

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