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Communications Manager
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help bring our mission and impact to life.
Reporting to the Head of Communications & Transformation, you’ll lead on high-quality, engaging communications that support our programmes, partnerships and organisational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering social media content and managing day-to-day channels
- Producing compelling written, visual and video content, including impact case studies
- Copywriting for our website, email campaigns and publications
- Delivering internal communications to support colleague engagement
- Supporting stakeholder communications and marketing campaigns
- Developing and implementing brand assets
About you
You’ll be an experienced communications professional, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities. You’ll bring creativity, strong organisational skills and a passion for social impact.
Essential experience includes:
- Experince of working in an internal communications-based role
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Strong writing, editing and visual content skills
- Experience managing social media channels
- Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro)
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Experience with email platforms such as Campaign Monitor (or similar)
For full details of the role and our rewards and benefits package, please view the candidate pack.
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV and a cover letter.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5 May at 9am
Interviews: Interviews are intended to take place week commencing 18 May
Alongside your CV, please provide a covering letter telling us about your experience and why this role appeals to you. We’re really interested in hearing your authentic voice, so we encourage you to write this yourself rather than relying on AI.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Events Marketing
- To oversee the scheduling, production and distribution of promotional e-mails for our events. Liaise with comms team to promote events across AvMA media platform To work on the development of the events pages on the new AvMA web site. Ensuring event web pages are kept up-to-date. To carry out data analysis and web analytics to determine what people are responding to and to highlight the areas we may need to focus/re-focus.
Events Logistics & Management
- In conjunction with the Head of Events, to undertake the production and organisation of events, including inviting and liaising with speakers and arranging event logistics. Effective liaison with speakers, ensuring they have all the information required to participate in the event and providing deadlines for receiving their presentation and biography. To work on site at events as required and run smaller events on your own. Duties will involve setting-up and administering registration, liaising with the venue, greeting speakers and exhibitors, dealing with enquiries from delegates and making sure the event runs smoothly. Production of the online conference documentation, to include speaker presentations.
Research & Event Development
- Help identify and research potential subject areas on which we may want to run events. Keep a close eye on the medico-legal events sector market and other events taking place. Help identify potential new sponsors and exhibitors for our events.
Events CRM
- Develop a sound understanding of AvMA’s new CRM, ensuring we optimise it for the efficient and effective marketing of events.
- To assist if/as required with bookings and booking queries for AvMA’s events.
Other
- To support the Events Department’s quality initiatives and to suggest continuing improvements where needs arise.
- To undertake other duties commensurate with the post as may be required.
- Deputise for the Head of Events when necessary
Person Specification
Essential:
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of AvMA.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritise workload and meet targets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in liaising with speakers, sponsors and delegates.
- Experience of organising events and on-site management of events, including in-person and online events/webinars.
- Marketing copy writing ability, proof-reading skills, outstanding attention to detail.
- Experience of using e-mail marketing platforms (e.g. Dot Digital) and social media to promote events and maintaining event web pages.
- A high level of IT and digital literacy skills, including Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics and Adobe In Design
- Staying calm under pressure, a proactive and solutions focussed approach to problem-solving, ability to independently think on your feet.
- Demonstrable commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a charity.
- Experience of working in healthcare and legal sector events.
- Knowledge or experience of healthcare, the NHS or patient safety work.
- Understanding/experience of Search Engine Optimisation.
Applicants must be located within 2 hours travelling distance of Cambridge City.
The Charity and Our Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles, and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission.
To ensure that Scotty’s understands and demonstrates the impact of its work — through high-quality research, meaningful measurement, and clear reporting. You will lead the development of internal and external research projects, manage beneficiary insight gathering, and oversee the systems and frameworks we use to evaluate and share our effectiveness.
This role is central to helping us improve what we do and explain why it matters and ensuring that lived experience remains at the heart of everything we do.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Impact Measurement
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Develop and maintain frameworks to measure the outcomes of all services and programmes.
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Ensure Success Measures (KPIs) and qualitative feedback tools are aligned to our Theory of Change.
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Work with the Families (service delivery) team to embed consistent and meaningful data collection across all services.
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Design simple, automated reporting processes to reduce manual admin and improve data use, making effective use of Scotty’s CRM.
Research & Insight
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Lead internal research projects using beneficiary data, surveys, and feedback loops.
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Scope and manage external research partnerships with academic institutions or sector bodies.
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Design and deliver surveys to beneficiaries and the wider bereaved military community
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Produce evidence to support service development, strategic decisions, influence national policy, and funding bids.
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Lead our existing advisory group (for children and young people) and establish new groups as required (e.g. for adult services).
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Ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of the charity’s focus on understanding the need.
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Ensure that Scotty’s have access to the most up to date research within the bereavement, military, Children & Young People and Family Support sectors.
Communication of Impact
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Create clear, accessible insight reports and data summaries for internal and external use
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Lead the delivery of the annual Impact Report (content, structure, coordination with teams).
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Develop quarterly insight packs for funders and stakeholders, with engaging visuals and stories.
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Work with the Outreach Squad to ensure impact is integrated into campaigns and storytelling.
Learning & Collaboration
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Act as the internal ‘voice of insight’ – bringing beneficiary perspective and data into key conversations.
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Contribute to team training on evaluation, feedback collection, and outcomes thinking.
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Participate in cross-functional planning, especially with the Service Delivery and Outreach Squads.
Policy (Light Touch)
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Track key developments in bereavement, the Armed Forces, and children, young people and families policy
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Produce brief summaries or ‘position snapshots’ where relevant to Scotty’s mission
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Build relationships with other research and impact professionals in the sector
The 30-day goals for this role are:
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Build a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
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Develop a deep understanding of our current Success Measures, Impact measurements and Theory of Change.
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Reviewing research and data produced by the charity and related external research previously published.
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Understand the data structure and reporting capabilities of Salesforce (CRM).
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Understand existing commitments (e.g. funder report, impact reports etc).
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Taken ownership of our 2026 Community-wide survey (project will be handed over upon start).
The 60-day goals for this role are:
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Audit current data quality and gaps across the F-Team Programmes.
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Worked with the Families Team to develop the first adult lived experience advisory group.
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Reached out to relevant impact and research groups to introduce yourself, particularly those attached the military or bereavement charitable sectors.
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Identified 1-2 relevant conferences or forums for Scotty’s to present at.
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Build ideas, working with the Head of Service, that can help teams improve current Success Measures and Impact measurements.
The 90-day goals for this role are:
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Held at least 1 adult lived experience advisory group session.
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Created and shared the first quarterly Impact Review for internal use.
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Fully taken accountability for impact reporting and research projects within the charity and able to demonstrate a clear plan of action for the rest of the year.
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Proposed an outline for the Annual Family Feedback Survey in September.
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Start to co-ordinate the 2026 Impact Report
About You
Must-Have
Proven experience in research and impact evaluation, ideally in the charity or public sector
Strong skills in data collection, survey design, and analysis
Excellent written communication and reporting skills
Able to translate data into real-world insight
Experience of CRM databases and producing reports from them
Knowledge and experience of the principles of involving those with lived experience, including co-design and co-production
Nice-to-Have
Experience working with or around the Armed Forces community
Understanding of trauma-informed or bereavement support practices
Experience producing Impact Reports or funding insight packs
Familiarity with Salesforce or CRM data tools
Some knowledge of public policy or third sector trends
Additional Information
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The role may require occasional evening or weekend work
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Enhanced DBS check required
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Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
Families Come First
Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
Love What You Do
Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Closing date: 15th May 2026. Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received and will only contact candidates shortlisted for interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join us as Head of Fundraising. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy across community, events and volunteering, trusts and grants, corporate and philanthropy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving excellence in supporter engagement and recognition. The Head of Fundraising will work collaboratively with the Individual Giving and Engagement team to drive new business pipelining and amplify fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent SCAA at external events and sector initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced team leader with significant experience working across a variety of fundraising disciplines and of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
The successful candidate can be based from home, but this role will require regular travel to our bases at Perth and Aberdeen Airports and throughout Scotland. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
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Strong background in a variety of fundraising disciplines and a track record in growing fundraising income over multiple years within a charity, non-profit or values-led organisation.
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Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
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Experienced team leader who can motivate, inspire and guide others to deliver results.
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Strong understanding of data protection (GDPR), confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
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Strong knowledge of Scottish charity regulations, governance and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement.
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Experience delivering community fundraising products and scaling ideas that support donor acquisition and retention.
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Ability to use insight and ambition to shape pipeline and stewardship planning.
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Understanding of CRM systems.
Desirable
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Ability to deliver training to staff or volunteers on processes or systems.
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Experience of community, events, volunteering and partnerships and philanthropy fundraising.
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Experience of working with Boards or Trustees in a fundraising context.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
Selection Process
First interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing 25th May. Second stage interviews will be held at our Perth base the week commencing 1st June.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Membership Executive (England)
CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (28 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DEPARTMENT: Membership & Education
LOCATION: Home/Field based
*with regular travel throughout England and to RLSS UK HQ, where required
REPORTS TO: Head of Membership
SALARY:£27,308 (Grade E) *Pro-rata for Part Time Hours
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team to support and grow our Branches and our lifesaving clubs as well as developing and grow recognition of and participation in Lifesaving Sport.
Pivotal to the role will be the collaboration with external agencies and clubs in England, to strengthen and publicise our water safety education throughout the region together with supporting the needs of clubs in the region.
KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To build and maintain productive relationships with organisations involved in the field of water safety, particularly with Water Safety England and associated partners including attendance at relevant meetings in coordination with the RLSS UK team
- To actively recruit and increase the number of clubs affiliated to RLSS UK
- To support our Branches and their work in the regions through ongoing communication, sharing RLSS UK updates and feeding back on Branch activities and requirements
- Understand the water safety and drowning prevention geographical landscape across England and actively seek to enhance lifesaving provision in areas of low activity
- In partnership with the Volunteering and Events Team and Sports Committee, continue to develop and grow participation in Lifesaving Sport
- Support clubs to achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements and policies
- Support clubs to ensure they have the appropriate status, governance, and structure to enable them to be sustainable and effective
- Support clubs, branches and working groups to offer effective pathways for the development of talent, growth, and retention of members
- Support clubs to ensure they are compliant with the safeguarding requirements set out by RLSS UK
- To support clubs to have an affective and appropriate workforce in place, including supporting them to recruit, train and retain
- Contribute to RLSS UK’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion work to ensure affiliated clubs grow their capability to ensure every community enjoys water safely
- Ability to attend occasional evening events
- Willingness to travel throughout England as required
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
- Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards
- Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience of working with volunteers and sporting clubs
- Experience of planning, prioritising, and managing a varied work programme and number of projects
- Experience of effective liaison with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes and impact
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all ages and all levels
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent accuracy in numeracy and literacy
- Ability to act on own initiative and to work as part of team with excellent interpersonal skills
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Hold a Full UK Driving License, or have the ability to travel
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- An understanding of lifesaving and water safety sector/community
- An understanding of working with branches
- An understanding of the aquatic sector and the structure of lifesaving clubs across the UK and Ireland
- Demonstrable experience of increasing participation in underrepresented groups
- Experience of working with governing bodies
- Sport or Community Development qualification
- Demonstrable experience of running or being involved in a sport club
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the role
YOUR STRENGTHS
Personable – You can communicate effectively with people at all ages and levels.
Relationship Building – You can develop positive and long last relations with clubs, organisations, and partners.
Flexibility – You remain adaptable and flexible in the face of unfamiliar or changing situations.
Empathy – You readily identify with other people’s situations and can see things clearly from their perspective.
Initiative – You take independent action to make things happen and to achieve goals.
Resilience – You deal effectively with setbacks and enjoy overcoming difficult challenges.
Optimism – You remain positive and upbeat about the future and your ability to influence it to your advantage.
Developing Others – You promote other people’s learning and development to help them achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Membership Executive (England)
Closing Date – 5pm, Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026 our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Membership Executive (Wales and Ireland)
CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DEPARTMENT: Membership and Education
LOCATION: Home/Field based
*with regular travel throughout Wales and Ireland, and to RLSS UK HQ, where required
REPORTS TO: Head of Membership
SALARY: £27,308 (Grade E) *Pro-rata for Part Time Hours
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team to support and grow our Branches and our lifesaving clubs as well as developing and grow recognition of and participation in Lifesaving Sport.
Pivotal to the role will be the collaboration with external agencies and branches and clubs in Wales and Ireland, to strengthen and publicise our water safety education throughout the region together with supporting the needs of clubs in the region.
KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To build and maintain productive relationships with organisations involved in the field of water safety, particularly with Water Safety Wales, Water Safety Ireland and associated partners including attendance at relevant meetings in coordination with the RLSS UK team
- To actively recruit and increase the number of clubs affiliated to RLSS UK
- To support our Branches and their work in the regions through ongoing communication, sharing RLSS UK updates and feeding back on Branch activities and requirements
- Understand the water safety and drowning prevention geographical landscape across Wales and Ireland and actively seek to enhance lifesaving provision in areas of low activity
- In partnership with the Volunteering and Events Team and Sports Committee, continue to develop and grow participation in Lifesaving Sport
- Support clubs to achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements and policies
- Support clubs to ensure they have the appropriate status, governance, and structure to enable them to be sustainable and effective
- Support clubs, branches and working groups to offer effective pathways for the development of talent, growth, and retention of members
- Support clubs to ensure they are compliant with the safeguarding requirements set out by RLSS UK
- To support clubs to have an affective and appropriate workforce in place, including supporting them to recruit, train and retain
- Contribute to RLSS UK’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion work to ensure affiliated clubs grow their capability to ensure every community enjoys water safely
- Ability to attend occasional evening events
- Willingness to travel throughout Wales and Ireland as required
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
- Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards
- Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience of working with volunteers and sporting clubs
- Experience of planning, prioritising, and managing a varied work programme and number of projects
- Experience of effective liaison with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes and impact
- Able to communicate effectively with people at all ages and all levels
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent accuracy in numeracy and literacy
- Ability to act on own initiative and to work as part of team with excellent interpersonal skills
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Hold a Full UK Driving License, or have the ability to travel
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- An understanding of lifesaving and water safety sector/community
- An understanding of working with branches
- An understanding of the aquatic sector and the structure of lifesaving clubs across the UK and Ireland
- Demonstrable experience of increasing participation in underrepresented groups
- Experience of working with governing bodies
- Sport or Community Development qualification
- Demonstrable experience of running or being involved in a sport club
- Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the role
YOUR STRENGTHS
Personable – You can communicate effectively with people at all ages and levels.
Relationship Building – You can develop positive and long last relations with clubs, organisations, and partners.
Flexibility – You remain adaptable and flexible in the face of unfamiliar or changing situations.
Empathy – You readily identify with other people’s situations and can see things clearly from their perspective.
Initiative – You take independent action to make things happen and to achieve goals.
Resilience – You deal effectively with setbacks and enjoy overcoming difficult challenges.
Optimism – You remain positive and upbeat about the future and your ability to influence it to your advantage.
Developing Others – You promote other people’s learning and development to help them achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Membership Executive (Wales and Ireland)
Closing Date – 5pm, Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026 our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
You will be part of Shine’s specialist Health Team, providing condition-specific health advice and support to people of all ages living with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). You will support delivery of, delivering an established, evidence-based programme, promoting good self-management and care, and enabling our members to live in optimum health.
You will deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and advice to children, young people and adults with a wide range of physical needs, enabling them to maximise independence, function, and quality of life.
The role is home or hybrid based; member contact is predominantly via phone and video calls.
This job role is an exciting opportunity to join our specialised service delivering spinal stimulation. You will be attending a 2-day physiotherapy clinic once a month. Clinics take place on a rolling programme of one location per month, current locations include Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Leeds and Oxford but these may vary.
There will be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
Benefits to working at Shine
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Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
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Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance for home-based roles
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
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Reimbursement for HCPC registration
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Support to learn and develop including specialist training for Spinal Stimulation and ongoing mentoring and clinal supervision.
How to apply
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or have any questions, please contact Lindsey Reid, Head of Health.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement*, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application, but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Closing date: Monday 18th May at 11pm
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Interviews (virtual): Thursday 28th May 2026
Please see full details of the job description and person specification below and on our website.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Work with us at NCT
For pregnancy, parents and progress.
At NCT, what we do every day has a real impact on people’s lives.
We’re the UK’s charity for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. For nearly 70 years, we’ve been alongside women and parents, offering trusted information, practical support and building communities.
Today, we reach hundreds of thousands of new and expectant parents every year. We provide antenatal and postnatal education, local and national support for infant feeding and mental health, and we campaign for fairer, safer maternity care. We listen to parents’ experiences and act on them - tackling health inequalities, challenging systems that don’t work, and pressing for progress.
Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the lives of parents and families.
Your role will include:
- Raise awareness of who we are – what we do and the difference we make and encourage people to use our services, support our charity and advocate on behalf of new parents.
- Drive impactful campaigns – Engage parents, policymakers, pregnancy and birth stakeholders and organisations with compelling advocacy and messaging.
- Lead the press office – Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance NCT’s visibility and credibility through powerful and creative storytelling.
- Lead our responsive external communications work – developing thought leadership, reactive comment pieces and content in response to external developments affecting new and expectant parents.
Why work at NCT?
Whether you’re supporting services, shaping policy, delivering programmes, raising funds, running operations or telling our story, you’ll be contributing to something bigger:
a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.
People join NCT because they want to make a difference - and stay because they believe in how we do it.
How we work
We’re guided by a simple principle: no judgement, no exception. That shows up in how we support parents - and how we work with each other.
At NCT we are:
· Welcoming: We are always welcoming, creating connections and building communities.
· Collaborative: We achieve better outcomes by working together.
· Inclusive: We ensure equity and inclusion are core to who we are and what we do.
· Bold: We are bold, brave, and progressive
· Trusted: We provide trusted, high-quality, evidence-based information, support, and services.
We deal with complex issues, make tough decisions, and work in environments that can be challenging. But we do it with honesty, care and a shared sense of purpose.
What you’ll get
At NCT we are:
· Welcoming: We are always welcoming, creating connections and building communities.
· Collaborative: We achieve better outcomes by working together.
· Inclusive: We ensure equity and inclusion are core to who we are and what we do.
· Bold: We are bold, brave, and progressive
· Trusted: We provide trusted, high-quality, evidence-based information, support, and services.
When you work at NCT you’ll get fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
· 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
· Pension matched up to 5%
· Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle
· Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
· Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
· Life Assurance for peace of mind
· Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
· Blue Light discount card
Join us
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. If you want your work to contribute to lasting change - for generations of parents to come - we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we are NCT.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At NCT, we believe everyone should be able to shape their own journey - as parents, and as colleagues.
We are taking positive action to increase diversity across our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all our people and for the parents and families we support. You can read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action.
We are committed to zero discrimination, both internally and externally. This commitment applies regardless of visible or invisible difference, including (but not limited to): sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long‑term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital or civil partnership status, family status (including single parents), socio‑economic background, pregnancy and maternity.
We actively welcome applications from people from communities who are under‑represented in our organisation and the charity sector more widely.
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.



Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via its network of baby banks and partners such as Family Hubs, community organisations and all of London’s maternity units, the charity passes on pre-loved goods from one family to another – clothes, toys and equipment – so that many more children have the essential things they need to thrive.
Families are supported through welcoming hubs or home deliveries, and connected into a wider network of support in community settings, while Little Village also raises its voice to highlight the realities of child poverty.
Little Village is entering an exciting new phase as it approaches its 10-year milestone and prepares to launch its next strategy. QuarterFive are partneruing with Little Villag to find a Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to play a central role in shaping its future – leading how the organisation grows income, strengthens its brand and amplifies its voice. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a newly integrated fundraising, marketing and communications department, driving a cohesive, high-performing function and building on strong foundations to deliver a more strategic, scalable and insight-led approach.
With an income base with high potential for growth and particular strength in high-value fundraising, there is significant opportunity to grow and diversify income further, while also increasing visibility and influence at a time when public awareness of child poverty is rising.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a track record in delivering income growth. You will be motivated by impact and excited to help drive Little Village’s next phase, strengthening long-term income and increasing its influence.
This role is home-based with regular travel to Little Village hubs across London. Core hours: 09:30-15:00. Weekly or fortnightly team and SLT meetings in London plus other meetings as needed.
As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, you will:
- Lead and deliver an integrated fundraising, marketing and communications strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Set and achieve ambitious income targets across multiple streams, including high-value philanthropy and partnerships
- Develop a more structured, data-informed approach to fundraising, including pipelines, forecasting and performance management
- Oversee brand and communications, ensuring a clear, compelling and consistent narrative
- Build and steward relationships with major donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Act as a senior ambassador, raising Little Village’s profile and influence
- Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative team
Essential skills and experience:
- A strong track record of developing and delivering successful multi-stream fundraising strategies, weighted towards high value income streams including major donors, corporates, and trusts and foundations
- Proven success in securing significant and multi-year funding
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Exposure to or interest in mass fundraising
- Strong financial, forecasting and pipeline management skills
- Expertise in working with senior stakeholders/volunteers, ideally including reporting to Committees and Trustee boards
- A successful track record of involvement in launching, managing, and evaluating campaigns
- Strong understanding of brand management, digital engagement, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels
- Understanding of digital transformation, including CRM/data integration, marketing automation, and analytics
- A data-informed approach, with experience using insight and systems to drive performance
- Excellent influencing, relationship-building and storytelling skills
Desirable:
- Experience leading an integrated fundraising and communications function within a frontline charity
- Experience of using Beacon CRM
- Lived or personal experience of the issues faced by the families Little Village supports
Diversity and Inclusion:
Little Village operates in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The charity are working towards a goal where their team fully reflects that diversity and difference in lived experiences and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups including: people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty either personally or through family, experience of the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. As part of their commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed without names and any protected characteristics.
As part of our commitment to increasing representation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, we are piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for this role, as a new approach to make our recruitment more equitable. If you identify as Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic backgrounds and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the GIS. We will be aiming to offer everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria a first stage interview/ assessment. See the applicant pack for further details.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days per year annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for those working fewer than 35 hours per week)
- Team members are usually given time off between Christmas and New Year, which doesn’t come off your allowance
- Pension contributions matched by 3%
- A period of sick leave at full pay regardless of length of service
- Enhanced family friendly policies including Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave and Adoption pay, with a Fertility Policy designed to support employees during fertility investigations and treatment
- Death in Service benefit (x3 annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards Gateway and Tickets for Good
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience within the person specification. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
First round interviews (online): Thursday 21st May
Second round interviews (in-person): w/c 1st June
To bring about change for children and families through the power of sharing, reusing and connecting

Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
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Lloyds Bank Foundation
Head of Community-Led Change (Wales)
Starting Salary:£69,215. Plus 3.6% increase following successful completion of probation period.
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility - so please ask)
Location: Remote role with expectation of regular travel through Wales, across regions and to London
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape and lead the Foundation’s work across Wales, ensuring that community-led change reflects Welsh priorities, policy, and lived experience.
As Head of Community-Led Change (Wales), you will provide strategic leadership for programmes and partnerships, driving a place-based approach that delivers meaningful and lasting impact. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to align funding, development support, and influencing activity, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach.
You will build strong relationships with Welsh Government, public bodies, funders, and community organisations, acting as a credible and visible ambassador. You will also contribute to organisational leadership, supporting strategic direction while leading a high-performing team in Wales.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and credible leader with a strong understanding of Wales, its communities, and policy landscape. You will bring a track record of leading programmes, building partnerships, and delivering impact.
You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, alongside strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complexity. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is essential.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partner, Atkinson HR via the information in the candidate pack.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 7th May 2026
Optional Q&A Session: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 09:00-10:00
First Interview: Thursday 14th May 2026
Second Interview: Tuesday 26th May 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


Do you want to change the world for vulnerable children?
The Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies UK (CVAA) aims to improve adoption policy and practice across the UK for the benefit of children, challenging the adoption system to deliver for children and work in their best interests. Alongside advocating for system change, CVAA works to support our member voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) across the four nations of the UK, stimulating innovation and ensuring they stay at the leading edge of practice. The active engagement of members and the building of collaborative alliances with others who seek positive change for children are essential to the effectiveness of our work.
The Head of Policy is a vital member of the small CVAA team, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to champion the voluntary adoption sector and put children at the heart of everything we do. Due to maternity leave we have an exceptional and unique opportunity for someone who shares our passion to change the world for children, to gain valuable experience working at national level with senior stakeholders to contribute to system change, advocating for the power of adoption to change lives.
You will need strong people skills, experience of developing policy in consultation with stakeholders and using data to transform services and strengthen lobbying work. Most of all you need a cast iron commitment to change the world for vulnerable children.
CVAA works to challenge discrimination and disadvantage and welcomes applications from all communities, particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, which includes but is not limited to people from Global Majority backgrounds, adoptees, men and those who identify as LGBTQ.
Key information
- Maternity Cover 1 year from July 2026
- Location - remote contract with occasional travel
- £40 – 45K depending on experience
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Applications
Please send a CV and letter of application, outlining your motivation for applying and the skills you offer, to Satwinder Sandhu (CEO) by 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
Both Satwinder (CEO) and Alice (Director of Strategy and Policy) are happy to have an informal chat about the role. Please email to arrange a convenient time to speak.
Initial online interviews via Microsoft Teams will be on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May, with final in-person interviews scheduled for Thursday 28th May 2026 in London. Please let us know whether you cannot make any of these dates in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Housing Support to lead our national Housing Support Services, ensuring clients receive exceptional, trauma‑informed care in safe, compliant and high‑quality homes. This is a pivotal role that influences service delivery, operational performance, and the long‑term vision for Life’s housing provision.
As Head of Housing Support, you will:
Lead & Inspire
- Provide strategic leadership for Housing Support Services across the UK.
- Manage and motivate Support Services Managers and Tenancy Sustainment Officers to deliver outstanding client‑focused support.
- Embed a culture of collaboration, high performance and trauma‑informed practice.
Drive Operational Excellence
- Oversee the implementation of the Housing Strategy, ensuring the safety, compliance and quality of all homes.
- Work closely with the Estates Team to maintain high housing standards and meet regulatory obligations.
- Oversee tenancy management, rent setting, arrears management and income recovery.
Shape the Future
- Influence policy, develop best‑practice procedures and contribute to organisational strategy.
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, housing developers and external stakeholders.
- Represent Life at networking events and act as an ambassador for the charity.
Lead with Purpose
- Champion safeguarding, ensuring training, oversight and adherence to all safeguarding policies.
- Produce reports and KPIs for the Board, Senior Leadership Team and Operational Leadership Team.
- Support the financial sustainability of the Housing department, including budget management and cost‑saving initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A values‑driven leader committed to Life’s mission and vision.
- Experienced at senior management level within supported housing (multi‑million‑pound scale desirable).
- Skilled at leading high‑performing teams and developing individuals.
- A confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building and presentation skills.
- Knowledgeable in tenancy support, housing compliance, safeguarding and quality service delivery.
- Highly organised, strategic, creative and able to work under pressure.
- Passionate about trauma‑informed practice and delivering outstanding client outcomes.
Relevant housing or management qualifications (such as CIH Level 4) are desirable but not essential with strong experience.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, driving licence and own vehicle are required.
Salary: £45,655 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week
Location: Home Based with Extensive Travel across Midlands and South East
Benefits
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading patient charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our mission is underpinned by values of compassionate, bold, expert and collaborative. We believe in creating a supportive environment in which both our employees and beneficiaries can thrive.
Founded in 2013 by people affected by PF and clinicians, APF has grown into a respected national charity rooted in community and evidence. We provide trusted information and support, help a growing network of support groups, campaign to improve access to care and invest in research to bring hope of new treatments. APF strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds – our team and volunteers aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
We have just launched an ambitious five-year strategy (2025–2030), co-created with the PF community, which focuses on expanding support, transforming care, and accelerating research. This strategy marks a step change with a clearer focus, stronger delivery model and greater ambition to ensure no one faces pulmonary fibrosis alone.
Role purpose
The Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer will lead the delivery and growth of APF’s third-party and mass participation challenge events portfolio.
This role exists to significantly grow income and participation by managing end-to-end third-party challenge events, developing community-facing charity-owned fundraising products and delivering excellent supporter stewardship
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across Communications, Services and the Operations Team, you will increase recruitment, empower supporters to raise ambitious funds, and create journeys that encourage long-term engagement with APF.
Success in this role means more people fundraising for APF, raising more income and feeling valued, supported and inspired to stay connected to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
1. Grow participation in third party
- Manage the full lifecycle of third-party and mass participation challenge events, from planning and recruitment through to stewardship and re engagement.
- Develop and execute creative marketing strategies to boost participation and attract new event participants.
- Draft engaging promotional content that inspires and engages our supporters in collaboration with the Communications team.
- Promote third-party events proactively across relevant channels and networks.
- Work with the wider Fundraising team to improve and refine the stewardship journey for challenge participants to maximise the participant experience.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow participation in new and existing events.
- Attend key events as required, managing on-the day logistics and volunteer coordination.
2. Community Product Development
- Work with Head of Fundraising to shape and improve APF’s fundraising offer and remote products.
- Test and refine new fundraising concepts that increase accessibility and broaden participation.
- Work collaboratively across teams to ensure our community fundraising products align with wider campaigns and strategic priorities.
3. Income growth and fundraiser mpowerment
- Inspire participants to achieve ambitious fundraising targets through engaging, creative communications.
- Develop and enhance fundraising materials, including participant packs and digital resources to support our fundraisers.
- Use insight and sector trends to identify opportunities to boost event visibility and maximise fundraising efforts.
- Monitor fundraising performance to ensure we’re meeting targets and delivering strong ROI on our challenge activities.
4. Stewardship and re-engagement
- Foster personal connections with supporters through thoughtful, tailored stewardship that keeps them engaged and feeling valued.
- Create clear re-engagement plans to encourage repeat participation and long-term loyalty.
- Collaborate with wider Fundraising and Services teams to support acquisition and ensure our supporters have a smooth, high-quality supporter journey.
- Represent APF publicly when required, acting as a confident ambassador for the charity at events and in public settings.
5. Data, insight and compliance
- Support on the management of CRM data to enable accurate segmentation, performance tracking and reporting.
- Monitor recruitment, participation, income and ROI to help inform future planning and improvements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge with GDPR regulations and compliance and ensure personal data is handled responsibly and securely.
- Work closely with the Governance and Operations Manager to ensure our fundraising activities are fully compliant with GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) highlighting your skills and suitability to the role, reflecting the key responsibilities in the job description.
First stage interviews to be held virtually on 1st May 2026, second stage interviews to be held at the Peterborough office on 8th May 2026.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) The Association is a charity and non-profit membership organisation. The team advocates, communicates and fosters collaborative action which supports the UK’s network of National Landscapes to be as effective as possible. We champion the interests of National Landscapes with governments and coordinate the delivery of national projects.
About the Role
As Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income generation and partnership strategy for the National Landscapes Association. This is a pivotal senior role, focused on securing and growing diverse funding streams, including corporate partnerships, philanthropy, grants and strategic collaborations to support the long-term resilience of the organisation and the wider National Landscapes network.
You will drive new business, negotiate high-value partnerships and oversee a strong pipeline of opportunities, while leading and supporting a high-performing Development Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and key partners, you will operate at a strategic level, shaping propositions, building influential relationships and positioning National Landscapes as a compelling investment opportunity within the environmental and nature-based solutions space.
Key Responsibilities
- Income generation & strategy: Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income diversification strategy, identifying and securing funding from corporate partnerships, philanthropy, grants and strategic collaborations.
- New business development: Drive the full partnership lifecycle from prospect identification and relationship building through to proposal development, negotiation and deal closure for high-value opportunities.
- Partnership development & stewardship: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with funders and partners, ensuring high-quality account management and delivery against agreed outcomes.
- Team leadership & performance: Lead and support the Development Team, setting clear objectives, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring delivery against income targets and pipeline goals.
- Strategic positioning & influence: Work with the Chief Executive and Board to shape compelling partnership propositions, represent the organisation externally, and position National Landscapes as a leading partner for investment in nature.
- Governance, reporting & insight: Ensure robust pipeline management, forecasting and reporting, while maintaining oversight of legal, financial and reputational considerations across partnerships.
See the role description for more information.
Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.
Please apply by submitting a short CV (no more than two pages) and a covering letter (no more than two pages) which addresses the person specification criteria in the attached role description.
Interviews will be held online for short-listed candidates, these are likely to be held on the 11th and 12th of May.
Lead and champion activity, working with National Landscapes, to protect and restore the UK's most outstanding landscapes.



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