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Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: £11,544 per annum (pro-rata of full time equivalent £28,860)
Team: Teddington
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Teddington Shop, 8QZ TW11
About the role
Your key purpose will be to have the responsibility for running a shop that raises funds for the organisation while also delivering a positive experience for customers, donors and volunteers. This role blends retail management, people leadership and charity governance.
About you
This role requires experience of charity retail, preferrable in a supporting or managerial role.
You will have an ability for resilience and being adaptable, showing a commercial awareness whilst reflecting the charities ethics.
You will need to show you are fair, patient and empathetic leader.
There may occasionally be opportunities to support other nearby stores for holiday or sickness cover, but this would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Anticipated Closing Date: 18/09/2026
We believe every life-limited or dying child and their family should have the opportunity to make every moment count and get the support they need.
Working with colleagues across the Academy, Marketing and Communications, and wider teams, this new role is responsible for growing and nurturing engaged Academy audiences across online communities, social media, email and other channels. The role will plan, draft and publish approved content; moderate and manage online groups in line with community guidelines; and support the promotion of Academy learning opportunities through case studies, testimonials, photography and video content.
By monitoring audience growth, engagement and retention, maintaining accurate records and ensuring use of content is compliant with Battersea privacy and retention policies, the role will help demonstrate the impact of the Academy and support its ambition to reach, engage and benefit more organisations, individuals and animals.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026, 11.59pm
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): Friday 18th September 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Porchlight is looking for an experienced and compassionate Area Manager to lead the delivery and development of our internal Live Well Kent and Medway (LWKM) services and related support services, including domestic abuse support and work focused on the alleviation of poverty.
This is a key leadership role within our mental health provision. You will provide strong operational oversight across a range of community-based services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred, trauma-informed and delivered to a consistently high standard. Working closely with service managers, internal teams, commissioners, voluntary sector partners and statutory agencies, you will help ensure that people experiencing mental health challenges, domestic abuse, financial hardship or multiple disadvantage receive coordinated and effective support.
You will be responsible for supporting service performance, quality assurance, safeguarding practice, contract compliance and continuous improvement. You will also play an important role in developing staff, strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes for people using our services.
We are looking for someone with proven experience of managing mental health or related support services, including leading teams through complexity and change. You will understand the impact of trauma, poverty, domestic abuse and social exclusion, and you will be confident using data, insight and partnership working to improve service delivery. Excellent communication, judgement and organisational skills are essential, alongside a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and recovery-focused practice.
In return, you will join a values-led organisation committed to making a lasting difference in people’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated manager to shape high-quality services, support dedicated teams and contribute to Porchlight’s mission to help people live safely, independently and with hope for the future.
This role requires:
- Leadership experience
- Strong influencing, relationship management and communication skills
- Experience of performance and risk management of complex services and contracts
- Strong strategic skills, with the ability to align and develop services to support the charity’s ambitions and plans.
- A commitment to the values that underpin all of Porchlight’s work.
- Experience of the housing and social care landscape will be helpful but we’re looking for the right person and will invest in your professional development with ongoing training and learning opportunities.
Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 18th September 2026
Our application form and interview process have been designed to assess your transferable skills rather than direct experience. This helps remove barriers for people who may have the right values, abilities, and potential but may not have formal experience in the role they’re applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look atthe application guidanceandjob descriptionat the bottom of the pageto give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
South East London Mind is looking for a Group Activities Facilitator, in our new Southwark Wellbeing Hub (SWH), to lead an exciting new programme of groups and activities across Southwark. The Group Activities Facilitator will create opportunities for people with mental health needs to connect with others who understand their experiences, gain practical tools and information, and build resilience. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by ensuring Southwark residents have access to the support and community they need to thrive.
You will be a highly skilled facilitator with good knowledge of mental health and experience supporting people with mental health problems. Your exceptional organisation skills will support the successful delivery of the project and ensure that it is evaluated effectively.
As the Group Activities Facilitator, you will coordinate and facilitate a programme that brings group activities to community spaces across the borough. You will work in partnership with other delivery organisations and community facilitators, helping people feel more connected to the people and resources around them. This will include developing and refining a structured programme and continuously building on feedback.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing and overseeing the safe delivery of a flexible programme of short-term groups to support wellbeing
- Partnering with a variety of organisations and venues to ensure the programme covers a range of needs
- Managing the day-to-day operations of activity delivery, including group & venue bookings and relationships with delivery partners
- Jointly managing a co-production group including service users and local partners to plan programme priorities
- Supporting service users, addressing concerns and encouraging participation, and providing information about upcoming programmes
- Connecting to the wider community to encourage sustainable participation and longer-term options for service users
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 6th September (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Monday 14th September
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The Academy Learning Designer will support the development, delivery, and maintenance of Academy face-to-face and online content.
As a member of the Academy team, you will work closely with the Academy Programme Lead to build and maintain a portfolio of content and resources that are accessible and appropriate for rehoming organisations/individuals located in the UK and around the world.
With skills in best practice pedagogy, and experience applying that across blended learning programmes, the role holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage relationships with Subject Matter Experts within and outside of Battersea
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 13th September 2026, 11.59pm
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First round (online via MS Teams) - Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Second round (in person at Battersea London) - if necessary to be confirmed
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click on the "Apply" button.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to lead an established and respected charity with a strong reputation, ambitious plans and genuine influence across Northamptonshire. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping programmes that improve health, education, employability, inclusion and community wellbeing, leaving a lasting legacy for thousands of people.
Northampton Town Football Club has been a central part of life in Northamptonshire since 1897 – a source of local pride, identity, and connection. The club inspires passion, brings people together and plays a powerful role in uniting communities across the county.
As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northampton Town FC Community Trust, you will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence to drive the charity’s impact in leveraging the power of football for social change and community development across Northamptonshire.
You will develop, lead and deliver the NTFC Community Trust Strategy, increasing the Community Trust and Football Club’s brand, impact and reputation locally and nationally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
10 hours per week | £10,067 per annum pro rata (£35,235 FTE) | Fixed term for 1 year, with possibility of extension | 3% pension
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator to develop and coordinate our volunteering programme and support a diverse team of volunteers across the organisation.
You will recruit, induct, train, place and supervise volunteers, including gardeners, befrienders and administrative assistants. You will also support disabled people who want to volunteer, helping them develop their confidence, skills and employment prospects through meaningful volunteering opportunities.
A key part of the role will be matching volunteers with disabled people living in the community. You will assess individual needs, skills, interests, experience and availability to create appropriate and rewarding placements. You will maintain regular contact with volunteers and service users, review placement arrangements, support individual care plans and resolve any issues that arise.
The role also involves maintaining accurate records, gathering feedback, producing reports and working with managers to identify new volunteering opportunities. You will recruit and support a Volunteer Fundraiser and help develop community fundraising initiatives.
We are looking for someone with experience of recruiting and supervising volunteers or staff, supporting disabled people who may be at risk, organising services or projects, administration and partnership working. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to motivate volunteers and manage competing priorities, and a good understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a Disabled People’s Organisation committed to the Social Model of Disability, equality, inclusion and independent living, and welcomes applications from disabled people and people with lived experience.
Job Title: Impact Manager (interim)
Department: Investment Team
Reports to: Impact Director
Salary: £61,500 - £67,000 pa
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract, full-time
Location: Hybrid – London, EC1Y and homeworking
Right to Work: We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship. Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK and for the duration of employment
The Opportunity:
This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity to take on a central role in how BSC manages impact and systems change across all asset classes we invest in, at a pivotal moment as we become a tech-first organisation. We welcome applicants looking for a secondment as well as those seeking a fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave.
You will help shape how BSC generates, reports on and acts on impact and systems change insight across our whole portfolio. This spans building the data infrastructure and analytical capability behind our investment decisions, redesigning how we report to our Investment Committee, Board and external stakeholders, and working directly with the asset class teams and fund managers to embed rigorous impact, ESG and EDI practice into individual deals.
You'll be joining a team already recognised for the strength of its impact investing practice. In 2025 and 2026, following BlueMark’s independent verification, BSC was placed on the BlueMark Global Practice Leaderboard after ranking in the top quartile across all 8 dimensions of the Operating Principles for Impact Management. You will help carry that standard forward.
We invest in our people as seriously as we invest our portfolio. You will gain direct exposure to our Investment Committee and senior leadership, and accelerate your growth through hands-on experience, tailored training and collaboration with sector-leading specialists.
What you will do:
Help lead the design and delivery of our tech-first, data-driven impact and systems change insights capability
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Shape the insights we build and prioritise across asset classes and impact themes, aligned with our 2026-30 strategy.
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Help build the internal data infrastructure that underpins these insights, working with our data, AI and asset class teams to sharpen and scale what we can deliver.
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Lead portfolio-level analysis through our annual performance cycle, turning data into insight the investment team, leadership and our Investment Committee can act on.
Help lead the redesign and delivery of decision-useful impact reporting
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Lead the design of management information that supports how we make, manage and learn from our investments across the portfolio.
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Support the delivery of reporting to our key governance bodies including our Investment Committee and Board.
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Support the redesign and delivery of our external impact report, and lead on our impact, ESG and EDI disclosures.
Enable high quality deal-level impact, ESG and EDI analysis and practice across the investment lifecycle
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Deliver impact, ESG and EDI analysis for investment across their lifecycle, as needed.
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Working with asset class teams, steward the effective completion of our shared ‘impact term sheet’ with our fund managers, including agreeing measurable KPIs.
Help lead the next phase of our market-leading impact investment approach
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Lead and contribute to parts of our market-leading impact investing practice and process, in collaboration with colleagues across BSC and with external partners as the opportunities arise.
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Contribute to team- and organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission, such as working groups to improve our approach on key areas.
What you will bring - Qualifications & Experience
Essential
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A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK
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Experience in the design and delivery of impact management and measurement frameworks, processes and tools
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Experience undertaking and communicating detailed analysis of complex problems
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Experience leveraging data and technology to deliver impact insights
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Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector
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Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management
Desirable
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Work experience in impact investing or sustainable investing
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Experience of ESG and/or EDI analysis
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Experience or knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as TCFD and SDR, and/or reporting frameworks such as PRI
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Proven project management skills
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
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Structured thinker – able to deal with complexity and keep focus in the face of challenge or uncertainty
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Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving
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Collegial team player – flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team
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Strong analytical skills and an ability to harness, analyse and interpret data
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Relationship management – excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels
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A confident and effective communicator with an ability to integrate within and across teams
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Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others
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Self-starter – able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Special Olympics GB is proud to support some of the most inspiring athletes in the world — individuals with intellectual disabilities who compete from local to international levels, breaking down barriers and showing the transformative power of sport both on and off the field of play.
As we enter an exciting new chapter, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and values-driven leader who can strengthen our organisation, drive operational excellence and help deliver even greater impact for athletes, families and communities.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and wider movement, you will lead organisational performance across governance, safegaurding, finance, people, systems, planning and delivery, ensuring Special Olympics GB is resilient, ambitious and fit for the future. As Executive Lead for Safeguarding and Welfare, you will champion a culture where the wellbeing, safety and dignity of every athlete remains at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is inspired by the power of sport to transform lives and create more inclusive communities.
- Brings significant senior leadership experience and a track record of organisational development and operational excellence.
- Can translate strategic ambition into effective delivery and sustainable growth.
- Has experience of governance, compliance, finance, risk management and safeguarding.
- Builds strong relationships and partnerships, influencing with credibility and integrity.
- Leads with empathy, accountability and a commitment to inclusion.
The Director of Operations at SOGB is a wide-ranging, key role, reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Working across the organisation, the Director of Operations manages the operational and support services activities including governance, compliance, HR, business processes, IT, safeguarding, finance and health & safety to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively.
Application Instructions
For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the below SOGB Director of Operations Recruitment Pack.
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 28th September 2026 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 5th October 2026.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to apply for the Director of Operations role. It is important that all prospective candidates understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the role description, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic applications will not be considered.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy Engagement Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract
At The National Lottery Community Fund we are passionate about strengthening communities and improving lives. We are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
To help us in supporting communities in Scotland, we are now looking for a motivated Policy Engagement Manager with a strong understanding of the social policy context in Scotland, and the environment in which our grantholders operate. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our engagement with government, voluntary and community sector organisations, and funding partners. Working closely with the Head of Policy Engagement in Scotland, you will help build influential relationships, provide strategic policy insight, and ensure that the experiences of communities inform our funding and development priorities. You will play a key role in enabling the Fund to use our insight, position and influence in Scotland to celebrate and promote the power and expertise of communities.
Key Responsibilities
As Policy Engagement Manager, you will be an excellent relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. You will be comfortable working across complex stakeholder environments and translating policy developments into practical insight, including providing insight and policy context to inform medium and long-term funding initiatives across the UK.
You will develop a thorough understanding of the policy environment relating to our four community-led missions and our commitment to addressing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage through an equity-based approach.
You will maintain a broad understanding of the policy and social context in which our grantholders operate, convening grantholders and stakeholders to explore shared challenges and opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is values-driven, passionate about the Fund’s purpose and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to creating lasting change for communities and society.
Regular travel around Scotland is expected, as well as some travel to other parts of the UK to connect with colleagues. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and an excellent all-round benefits package.
Interview Details
Date: 17th September 2026
Format: In Person
Location: Glasgow - We have a hybrid approach to working.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Wednesday 26th August at 1 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, gain insight into the team and key responsibilities, and ask any questions you may have. To register or ask any questions please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of engaging with government, public sector, VCSE or funding stakeholders.
- A strong grasp and knowledge of the policy environment and the developing issues and themes relevant to our Missions and grantholders in Scotland.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting policy and political developments.
- Demonstrable strategic influencing skills.
- Strong communication including written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to strategic planning and development.
- Understanding of the use of digital tools and systems to manage relationships, share information and support policy development.
- Experience of project management
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting multiple Funding Officers to support a range of initiatives across England, including Community Wealth Fund, National Lottery Awards for All, Programme Funding and Every Child Can. A mixture of permanent roles and fixed term contracts on a full or part-time basis are available.
As outlined in our It Starts with Community strategy, we are committed to placing community agency, power, and control at the heart of our England funding portfolio. We aim to stand alongside communities, supporting them as they tackle challenges and fulfil their potential. This is a great opportunity to take a mission-driven approach to funding while working flexibly across different programmes and priorities.We are looking for people who are collaborative, adaptable and passionate about putting communities first.
You will be expected to work on different initiatives across our England portfolio. This covers a broad range of thematic areas, from small grant funding up to larger scale projects, working with a wide range of different customers.As a Funding Officer you will work alongside fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager.
We have a hybrid approach to working. Successful candidates will be required to attend meetings and training at our Birmingham or Newcastle offices.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived or working experience within under-represented communities.
Responsibilities & Expectations of the Role
- You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using best practice, thematic expertise and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
- You will provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants.
- You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, support organisations to meet their grant requirements and measure their impact.
- You will ensure that grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker.
- You will be a proactive member of the England Funding Team. You will contribute your skills, knowledge and expertise to a range of work and programmes as need arises. Within an organisation and sector experiencing on-going change, an agile & flexible approach to the role will be essential for success.
- You will need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures, and relevant legislation in a way that is in line with our vision and values.
Interview Details:
- Dates: w/c 14 September 2026, w/c 21 September 2026 & w/c 28 September 2026
- Format: Microsoft Teams
- Location:England with regular travel to Newcastle and Birmingham
How to Apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (max 1,000 words) to align with the criteria below. We will use this to score your application.
If you have any questions on the process, please email us
Essential Criteria
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Relational skills: Ability to build, develop, and promote effective relationships with colleagues and community organisations, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Organisational skills: Ability to use your initiative and manage your workload and time, juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt and respond to changing organisational priorities, working flexibly across a number of workstreams adapting quickly to new processes and ways of working.
- Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurate.
- Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.
Desirable Criteria
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Education Programmes Lead to inspire the next generation of changemakers through Fairtrade Foundation’s schools, university and youth engagement programmes. You'll lead the design and delivery of impactful education programmes, build partnerships with schools, universities and youth organisations, and secure funding to grow Fairtrade Foundation’s reach and influence among young people.
About you
You'll have experience developing education or youth engagement programmes, building strong external partnerships and securing funding opportunities. You'll be passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and committed to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practice.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape Fairtrade Foundation’s future movement-building work and empower young people to take action on trade justice, sustainability and global citizenship.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ages, especially those underrepresented in our sector, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, disabled people, people of faith, and LGBTQ+ people.
Ready to help create a great workplace while contributing to a fairer world? We'd love to hear from you
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At BVSC, we have been supporting the voluntary and community sector for over 60 years and pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive and a values-driven organisation. We offer flexible and hybrid working, flexitime and TOIL, 6% pension employer contribution, generous annual leave, your birthday day off, ongoing professional development and the chance to make a real difference every day.
Why Work for Us:
• Hybrid working
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
We are looking for someone to a lead our capacity-building work across Bexley and Greenwich, supporting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to thrive, adapt to changing needs and remain sustainable, enabling them to deliver high-quality services and improve outcomes for residents.
Working closely with a wide range of community, health and statutory partners, you will lead a small team to deliver practical support, training and advice whilst helping organisations to develop sills, confidence and sustainability needed to maximise their impact.
If you're a skilled leader with experience in organisational development, partnership working, fundraising, and supporting the VCSE sector, we would love to hear from you.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
We are hiring two Finance Business Partners in our London Team to support our mission-driven programmes by providing insightful financial guidance, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring the effective stewardship of donor and organisational resources.
The Finance Business Partners (FBP) report to their Finance Business Partnering Manager (FBPM) based in London within the Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and hold key relationships with Programme Heads and Leads, the core Finance team and members of the Programme Management and Development teams based in London and other ClientEarth entities.
For the second role, we are seeking a candidate with proficient French language skills to support Partners who operate mainly in French.
Important dates to note: Applications close on Monday 7 September 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of three additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 10 September 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the FBPM, oversee the financial management of a portfolio of departments and projects, keeping budgets under continuous review, and providing regular financial information and analysis.
- Contribute proactively within the FP&A team to improving programme finance systems, procedures and templates.
- Assist the Programme Management Group to keep track of and reconcile actual and committed project expenditure.
- Create and post monthly salary allocation and cost recovery journals into our accounting system Dimensions.
- Ensure that the financial aspects, reporting and audit requirements of grant/donor funded projects are aligned with donors’ contractual requirements and ClientEarth standards.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified Accountant (desirable)
- Fluency in French for one of the roles
- Demonstrable experience of financial administration of a portfolio of grants
- Demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and grant financial reports (ideally trusts, foundations and institutional donors such as FCDO and EU)
- Experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance
- Advanced excel skills and strong general IT skills
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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Policy Engagement Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract
At The National Lottery Community Fund we are passionate about strengthening communities and improving lives. We are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
To help us in supporting our communities in Wales, we are now looking for a motivated Policy Engagement Manager with a strong understanding of the social policy context, and the environment in which our grantholders operate. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our engagement with government, voluntary and community sector organisations, and funding partners. Working closely with the Head of Policy and Engagement in Wales, you will help build influential relationships, provide strategic policy insight, and ensure that the experiences of communities inform our funding and development priorities. You will play a key role in enabling the Fund to use our insight, position and influence in Wales to celebrate and promote the power and expertise of communities.
Key Responsibilities
As Policy Engagement Manager, you will be an excellent relationship-builder with a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. You will be comfortable working across complex stakeholder environments and translating policy developments into practical insight, including providing insight and policy context to inform medium and long-term funding initiatives across the UK.
You will develop a thorough understanding of the policy environment relating to our four community-led missions and our commitment to addressing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage through an equity-based approach.
You will maintain a broad understanding of the political and social context in which our grantholders operate, convening grantholders and stakeholders to explore shared challenges and opportunities. We’re looking for someone who is values-driven, passionate about the Fund’s purpose and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join our team and contribute your skills and experience to creating lasting change for communities and society.
Regular travel around Wales is expected, as well as some travel to other parts of the UK to connect with colleagues. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and an excellent all-round benefits package.
The successful candidate must have an understanding of Welsh language legislation and the Welsh Language Standards of the Fund. Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.
Interview Details:
Date: 21 September 2026
Format: In Person
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Our office is in Cardiff, but we are flexible about location within Wales. We have a hybrid approach to working.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.
For any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential criteria
- Experience of engaging with government, public sector, VCSE or funding stakeholders.
- A strong grasp and knowledge of the policy environment and the developing issues and themes relevant to our Missions and grantholders in Wales.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting policy and political developments.
- Demonstrable strategic influencing skills
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to strategic planning and development.
- Understanding of the use of digital tools and systems to manage relationships, share information and support policy development.
- Experience of project management
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



