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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the award-winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London – Senior Communications Officer Full time – £35k to £40k DOE
The ISM is now looking for an experienced and talented Senior Communications Officer to join our team, reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding writer and communications professional to help raise the profile of the ISM, promote the value of membership and engage professional musicians through high-quality content and campaigns.
You will lead on the planning, writing, editing and publication of content across a wide range of channels, including the ISM website, newsletters, publications, marketing materials and external media. You will be responsible for developing compelling and persuasive content that supports membership growth, strengthens the ISM brand and communicates the organisation's work effectively to members and the wider music sector.
You will also play a key role in managing the ISM's content strategy and SEO activity, working closely with the Website and Marketing Manager to improve content performance, increase visibility and attract new audiences through search. This will include content planning, keyword research, link-building activity and reporting on performance and engagement.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will identify opportunities to showcase the work of the ISM Group, including its campaigns, events, resources, legal services and thought leadership. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive on the production of Music Journal, secure profile-raising opportunities for senior representatives and support the development of speeches, presentations and briefing materials.
You will have significant experience in a communications, content, copywriting or marketing role and be able to demonstrate exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. You will have experience of producing engaging content for a variety of audiences and channels, alongside a strong understanding of content marketing, brand management and SEO best practice. If possible, you should have a music background.
You will be joining a professional and committed staff team based in Bayswater, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and proactive communications professional who wants to make a real impact in a leading organisation supporting musicians across the UK.
For a full job description for this role please visit our website.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job
Closing date is Tuesday 1st September at 8.30am. First interviews will take place face-to-face on Tuesday 8th September. Applications generated by AI will not be considered.
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.


Join our team as our new Fruitful Cafe Team Member, supporting the growth of our Fruitful Cafe into a pillar of our community and the training employer of choice for adults with learning disabilities in London.
As our Café Team Member, you'll play a key role in helping people take their next steps into work in the hospitality industry. Reporting to the Fruitful Café Project Manager, you'll support our trainees development, work on the day-to-day Cafe operations, and ensure our customers feel welcome.
You'll work closely with the Fruitful Development Worker and our café crew to help trainees build their skills, confidence and experience in a real working café. Every day, you'll support up to four trainees as they gain paid work experience in hospitality while serving around 50 customers.
Empowering adults with learning disabilities to achieve their ambitions.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We are looking for a Sheltered Housing Team Leader to join us at our beautiful 13-acre retirement community (Bencurtis Park) to lead our team of Wardens in delivering consistently high-quality, resident-centred services. This is an essential role to help ensure that Bencurtis Park remains a welcoming, inclusive, positive and safe place where older people can continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as they wish and are able to.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the Warden Team.
- Managing the Warden rota to ensure appropriate staffing cover.
- Coordinating daily resident contact, welfare checks and follow-up support.
- Supporting residents to live independently, including through support planning, risk assessments and liaison with health, care and community services.
- Taking a proactive role in safeguarding and family liaison.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues on housing management matters.
- Ensuring health and safety processes, checks and record keeping are carried out effectively and maintaining accurate records.
For more information about Glebe Housing Association please visit our website.
The person
We are looking for someone who has experience of leading, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high standards of service. You will bring experience from sheltered housing, independent living, care, accommodation-based services or a similar environment, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, resident support and person-centred working.
You will be empathetic, calm under pressure and able to communicate effectively with older people, relatives, colleagues and external agencies. Strong organisational skills, good judgement, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You should also be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn and make effective use of housing and workplace systems.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
How to Apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Diversity Monitoring Form. In your supporting statement you should outline your interest in working for Glebe Housing Association and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Deadline for applications: midday Monday 24th August 2026
Interviews: w/c 31st August 2026
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Employment Consultant (Portsmouth area)
Location: Home- and field-based with regular local travel (driving licence essential)
Salary: £33,174
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.
You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.
With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
Why The Poppy Factory?
- A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Variety in the role, a mix of delivering a community-based service in your region, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
- Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Melanie Rignall, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Melanie Rignall.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 17 August 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
First stage interviews will take place on 24 August 2026, with second stage interviews expected to take place 4 September 2026.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
Supports delivery of our email and CRM marketing strategy, bringing the story of Trussell and our community of food banks to life through insight-led communications. Working alongside the Email & CRM Marketing Manager and collaborate with insight, fundraising, mobilising and wider programme teams to build and deliver highly engaging communications and journeys.
Key Responsibilities
Email design and delivery
· Support the Email Marketing and CRM Manager in designing and delivering insight‑led, data‑driven email campaigns and supporter journeys that strengthen engagement and drive activity that delivers programme goals.
Journey and automation delivery
· Work with teams across the organisation to build and deliver email journeys and automated workflows for a range of audiences, supporting effective CRM campaign delivery and driving stronger audience engagement.
Analysis and reporting
· Support the analysis and reporting of email performance, working with Insight, Supporter Data teams and audience owners to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and implement improvements.
Segmentation and data management
· Aid with the creation and management of audience segments and data models to support our audience strategy and ensure relevant and timely communications.
Testing and optimisation
· Collaborate with teams to design and deliver testing and optimisation tactics to drive email and journey performance, embedding a culture of testing and learning to drive continuous improvement.
Copywriting and content
· Create highly engaging copy and content for email and CRM marketing activity and acting as internal consultant to teams developing email content, ensuring alignment to our brand and in line with email best practice and continual skilling up of content providers.
Person Specification
Core Knowledge
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Experience of delivering audience-focused and accessible email and CRM communications
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Understanding of CRM systems and marketing automation platforms. Some knowledge of Salesforce and Marketing Cloud would be an advantage
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Understanding of the laws and regulations around email marketing, including the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR
Essential Skills
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Detail oriented and highly organised
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Excellent prioritisation and time management, capable of managing multiple campaigns simultaneously
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Knowledge of email marketing metrics and experience analysing metrics and reporting
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly email copy best practice
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Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Key Experience
· Passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences
· Highly collaborative and able to operate in a multi-stakeholder environment
· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of Trussell
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds
· Ability to think tactically, identify opportunities for improvement and act on them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a respected UK-based membership organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Manager. This purpose-led organisation supports a large national membership base and operates within a specialist professional field. With an annual income of approximately £4m, it offers a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a broad and impactful finance role.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of financial and management reporting, ensuring the organisation has accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
* Producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis
* Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
* Managing VAT reporting and compliance
* Leading the annual budgeting process
* Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts
* Acting as the key contact for external auditors
* Building strong relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders
* Providing financial insight and analysis to support decision-making
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong background in management accounting and financial reporting. You should be able to demonstrate:
* Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
* Strong budgeting and forecasting skills
* Excellent balance sheet reconciliation experience
* Previous involvement in external audits
* Good technical accounting knowledge
* Strong Excel and systems skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail
What you'll get in return
- Mostly remote working arrangement - although must be able to work from the London office 2-3 times per month and have flexibility on when office days happen (will vary).
- 35-hour working week
- Generous pension
What you need to do now
Please apply now to be considered! Applications will be considered as they come through.
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Good systems enable better care.
Behind every donation, every thank you and every supporter relationship is someone making sure the details are right.
We’re so grateful for all our supporters. We want them to feel valued as they generously support our mission to empower churches to end homelessness in the UK. And to do that well, we need someone who is passionate about people, data and systems. Accurate supporter data is at the heart of great supporter care.
Are you highly organised, great with people and confident working with CRM systems? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy improving processes, data quality and reporting?
This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role combining supporter stewardship, CRM management, fundraising administration and reporting. You’ll play a key role in ensuring supporters receive excellent care, while helping us maintain accurate data, improve our processes and make better use of our systems.
As part of a small but growing team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, so the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively is essential. The role includes a mixture of supporter care, donation processing, CRM administration, reporting and process improvement, so you’ll enjoy balancing detail-focused work with building positive relationships.
We are passionate about combining professional excellence with spiritual passion. The first quality we look for in our staff is a commitment to our mission, matched by integrity and a desire to live out our values. A deep commitment to the Christian faith is essential, alongside the ability to communicate the nuance of our faith-driven work sensitively, maturely and passionately.
We are a relational and flexible charity. This role is hybrid so you can work from any of our offices in Peterborough, Nottingham, Norwich or Cambridge. We value time together, so the team meets in Peterborough each Wednesday, with the option to work from home up to two days a week.
We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer a range of benefits including generous annual leave, retreat days, sabbatical leave, an employee assistance programme and a generous workplace pension.
Help us strengthen how we use data to serve our mission.
Help us empower churches to end homelessness in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operational management and financial performance of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
The postholder will oversee the delivery of the charity's trading, environmental and community programmes, ensuring they operate effectively, safely and sustainably. They will lead staff and volunteers, manage operational budgets and resources, and ensure the charity's projects achieve their agreed objectives and impact.
The role combines commercial management of Reclaim Furniture Reuse and the local council bulky waste contract, with oversight of Vision 21's wider programmes, including ‘The Greenhouse’ (charity office and community space), Libraries of Things, Repair Cafés, community growing projects and other sustainability initiatives.
Working closely with the CEO, the General Manager will translate the charity's strategy into effective operational delivery, ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient and community focused.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operation of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
- Implement organisational objectives and annual plans agreed with the CEO and Trustees.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all projects.
- Develop and improve operational systems, processes and procedures.
- Monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Preparing annual operational plans
- Reporting KPIs to Trustees
- Supporting business development
- Identifying new income opportunities
- Support the CEO and Trustees through preparation of operational reports, risk registers, policies and annual planning.
Reclaim Furniture Reuse & Trading Operations
- Lead the successful operation and development of Reclaim Furniture Reuse.
- Grow the revenue via new revenue streams including online sales
- Manage the Cheltenham Borough Council bulky waste collection contract.
- Maximise sales, reuse rates, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Develop volunteer involvement, marketing and online sales opportunities.
- Oversee stock management, logistics, deliveries and collections.
- Ensure the successful relocation and operation of Reclaim at its new premises.
Staff and Volunteer Management
- Line manage operational staff and project coordinators.
- Recruit, support and develop staff and volunteers.
- Conduct supervision, appraisals and performance management.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.
- Ensure appropriate volunteer recruitment, training and retention systems are in place.
The Greenhouse and Community Programmes
- Oversee the operation and utilisation of The Greenhouse.
- Support the delivery of events, room hire and community activities.
- Ensure funded projects are delivered to agreed outputs and outcomes.
- Oversee the Libraries of Things, Repair Café network and community growing projects.
- Support the development of new programmes, partnerships and earned income opportunities.
Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and expenditure.
- Work closely with the Treasurer, bookkeeper and CEO to monitor financial performance.
- Produce management information and operational reports.
- Ensure robust financial controls and procedures are maintained.
- Contribute to annual budgeting and financial planning.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, employment, environmental and charity regulations.
- Maintain organisational policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- Oversee safeguarding, volunteer management and insurance requirements.
- Protect the charity's assets, reputation and operational resilience.
Partnerships and Community Engagement
- Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, businesses and community organisations.
- Represent Vision 21 at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
- Support the CEO in developing strategic partnerships and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Autonomous self-starter: Capable of managing daily operations and executing the strategic plan independently with minimal oversight from the Board.
- Significant experience managing operations, teams or projects.
- Experience managing staff and volunteers.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness.
- Experience managing budgets and organisational performance.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work strategically whilst remaining hands-on and practical.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, social enterprise or community sector.
- Experience in retail, reuse, circular economy or waste reduction activities.
- Experience managing contracts or service delivery.
- Knowledge of health and safety and compliance management.
- Experience working with trustees, governance structures or boards.
Key Relationships
The General Manager will work closely with:
- CEO (strategic leadership, fundraising and organisational development)
- Board of Trustees
- Treasurer and Finance Volunteers
- Reclaim staff and volunteers
- Project Coordinators
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Funders and community partners
Success Measures
The postholder will be expected to:
- Maintain financial sustainability across operational activities.
- Successfully manage Reclaim's relocation and performance.
- Grow volunteer recruitment and retention.
- Increase utilisation and income generation from The Greenhouse.
- Deliver funded project outputs and outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.
- Support the long-term growth and resilience of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
Supporting communities to live more sustainably, reduce waste, and build resilience through hands-on collaborative solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are looking for a Delivery Partner Manager to develop and manage AllChild’s partnership of voluntary and community organisations in Hastings, ensuring excellent quality specialist support which drives positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Across the UK, millions of children and young people are growing up in poverty, facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local systems and communities to identify and support young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two‑year Impact Programme, we work with schools and local partners to build coordinated, place‑based support around children and families.
This role has a focus on establishing AllChild in a new region. You will be responsible for building strong, trusted relationships across the local community, developing deep knowledge of the local landscape, and embedding AllChild within existing networks and partnerships.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 28 August 2026.
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Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
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Acorns Children's Hospice is looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the charity’s corporate account management strategy, driving the delivery of income growth from key accounts and delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
About the Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. As the UK’s largest children’s hospice charity, in terms of both numbers of children and families supported, and annual expenditure on our care work- we need to raise more than £14 million each year to run and support our care services.
As Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will:
- Line manage and develop two Corporate Partnerships Managers, setting clear objectives, driving performance, and maximising partnership income and engagement
- Manage a portfolio of key corporate accounts, identifying opportunities to grow income, deepen engagement, and strengthen long-term relationships
- Act as the lead account manager for our partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, ensuring contractual commitments are delivered, opportunities for growth are maximised, and supporter engagement is enhanced
- Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations, and pitches that clearly communicate the charity's impact and value proposition
- Identify, map, and cultivate relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders to secure and grow strategic partnerships
- Deliver an exceptional donor experience and stewardship journey that is tailored to each partner
About You
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Experience in corporate fundraising or account management within a charity or commercial setting
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Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor stewardship.
- Proven track record of securing significant gifts at six figures and above from corporate partners.
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
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Commercial awareness and confidence with budgets, forecasting and ROI analysis.
What We Offer
- £47,277 per annum, plus car allowance of £3,192
- 37.5 hours per week
- Hybrid role - based in nearest Acorns hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham), travel across the region and home working
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 31 August
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Philanthropy Manager.
One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. Despite being the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumour research since records began. Brain Tumour Research exists to change this.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Philanthropy and Partnerships team at a pivotal point in its development. The role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of high-value fundraising activity, building relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and member charities.
Successful philanthropy is built on meaningful relationships, compelling stories and the ability to connect supporters with the impact of their giving. This role will play a vital part in helping Brain Tumour Research engage and inspire supporters, translating complex research and organisational priorities into powerful cases for support that drive long-term income growth.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and colleagues across the organisation, you will develop funding proposals, stewardship communications and impact reports, while supporting the cultivation and management of a growing portfolio of high-value supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and management of relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and member charities
- Research, identify and help secure new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Produce compelling funding proposals, cases for support, donor communications and impact reports
- Develop tailored stewardship plans to strengthen donor engagement and retention
- Lead on personalised communications and relationship management activities with high-value supporters
- Maintain accurate CRM records and use donor data to inform fundraising strategy and pipeline management
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across research, communications and operational teams to develop engaging fundraising propositions
- Support the delivery of fundraising objectives, income targets and wider organisational goals
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of donor cultivation and stewardship events
Person Specification
- Proven experience within philanthropy, fundraising, partnerships, trusts and foundations, or major donor fundraising
- Demonstrable success in securing income from trusts, foundations, high-net-worth individuals or strategic partners
- Experience developing funding applications, proposals and donor reports
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create compelling and persuasive content
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience using CRM systems to manage supporter engagement and fundraising pipelines
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative in approach
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through fundraising
What's on Offer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working, Milton Keynes - 2 Days In The Office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for the role by clicking the 'Apply Now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to all successful applicants within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Plumstead Community Law Centre is a specialist legal advice charity providing free legal advice and representation in immigration, welfare benefits and employment law. Based in the heart of Woolwich, we support local people through our office and community outreach services.
We are seeking an Interim Chief Executive / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Law Centre. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, you will manage staff, office operations, finance and administration, funded projects and organisational compliance, ensuring our services continue to deliver high-quality support to the community.
This flexible role could suit an experienced Chief Executive, Charity Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager or Practice Manager. Experience of the legal advice or charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification..
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.
Plumstead Community Law Centre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Senior Communications Officer (short term)
Key responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the Foundation's Head of Marketing and
Communications and other teams and on the following tasks:
Content creation
Plan and create content across digital channels, including for the website, video,
social media and newsletter
Maintain the communications calendar
Work with consultants, partners and women entrepreneurs to develop video
and written case studies.
Website and digital
Produce web content, maintaining good SEO practice
Update and maintain evergreen pages
Draft, edit and publish blogs and news stories
Produce and maintain the (roughly) monthly newsletter
Produce social media content, including graphic and video content
Monitor and manage our social media platforms, including
community/comment management
Supporting other teams
Support other teams with content production, funder relationships and
reporting, including:
o Events support — invitations, promotional materials and briefings
o On-site event support — photography, video and branding
o Design and branding support
Systems maintenance and monitoring
Manage shared mailboxes (website enquiries)
Maintain comms assets, including videos, photos, logos, email signatures and
templates
Maintain Dropbox, Canva and other tools
Maintain consent records
Maintain digital and media monitoring, analytics and reporting.
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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job title: PR, Communications & VIP Engagement Manager
Salary: £39,428-£50,450
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
Are you passionate about using the power of storytelling, media and influential voices to create lasting change for children and young people?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Alder Hey Children's Charity as our Communications, PR & VIP Engagement Manager, helping us deliver our vision of a healthier, happier and fairer future for every child and young person.
Every day, Alder Hey Children's Charity works to create magical moments, fund pioneering research, invest in world-leading innovation and champion better health and wellbeing for children. As part of our ambitious team, you'll play a vital role in sharing these stories, inspiring support and helping more people understand the difference they can make.
You'll lead the Charity's public relations, media and VIP engagement programme, developing creative campaigns that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and grow our impact. Working alongside colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust communications, you'll secure high-profile media coverage and build meaningful relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, influencers and public figures who share our passion for improving children's lives.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll help shape how the Charity is seen, ensure our incredible stories reach new audiences and harness the support of influential advocates to drive fundraising, awareness and policy change.
If you're an experienced communications professional with outstanding media instincts, exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Leading the Charity's PR and media programme, identifying and delivering proactive communications opportunities that raise awareness, strengthen our reputation and showcase the impact of our work.
· Developing engaging communications and storytelling across press, digital and campaign channels, ensuring consistent messaging that supports fundraising, advocacy and organisational priorities.
· Building and nurturing relationships with celebrities, ambassadors, VIP supporters and media contacts, creating meaningful partnerships that champion Alder Hey Children's Charity and inspire wider support.
· Planning and delivering high-profile visits, events and campaign moments, working collaboratively across the Charity and Trust to create memorable, safe and impactful experiences.
· Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, advocacy and Trust Communications to deliver integrated campaigns, maximise opportunities and protect the Charity's reputation.
· Monitoring and evaluating communications and VIP engagement activity, using insight and learning to continually improve our impact, profile and supporter experience.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Monday 24th August, 12pm
Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Tuesday 8th September 2026
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