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ave you been affected by hepatitis B? Could you use your experience to help others?

We are looking for someone with excellent engagement skills, real drive and a passion for helping others to deliver a flagship new health service in North East London. You will use your own experience of hepatitis B to help others access the information, testing, treatment and care they need.

You will:

• Establish strong relationships with health and community service colleagues.
• Build strong working relationships with communities from areas where hepatitis B is common, such as South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
• Recruit and develop a network of enthusiastic and well-supported volunteers.

Your role will involve patient outreach and engagement, organising and delivering events in community settings and building partnerships with community organisations. This is a frontline role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. Creativity and innovation welcome!

12-month contract (with possible extension).

Salary: £28,860

About the National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country, donating £3.9 million in 2025 and over £77 million since 1927.  Our beneficiary charities include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing and Parkinson’s UK. 

We help our garden owners open their beautiful gardens to the public, sharing their passion and raising impressive amounts of money through admission fees, refreshments and plant sales. Over 3,300 gardens open each year for the National Garden Scheme and further details about the gardens, our donations and more about the charity can be found on our website.

About the Website and Digital Marketing Manager

The ethos of the National Garden Scheme is rooted in generosity and kindness, from: our 3,300 garden owners, to our 600 county volunteers and our small team of 14 staff. Our central office in East Clandon, Surrey is a warm and welcoming place to work.

The right candidate for the role of Website and Digital Marketing Manager will be a proactive and technically confident digital professional who can combine hands-on website management with creative digital marketing expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and developing WordPress websites, delivering successful digital campaigns, and using data and insights to improve online performance and audience engagement.

They will be comfortable working across multiple digital platforms, including email marketing systems, CRM databases and analytics tools, with a strong understanding of SEO, website optimisation, accessibility and GDPR requirements. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you'll be managing a varied workload, coordinating projects and working with both internal teams and external suppliers.

As a self-starter with excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail, you'll be equally at home troubleshooting website issues, testing new digital developments, creating engaging content and identifying opportunities to enhance the user experience. Experience in the charity sector, marketing automation and digital development projects would be highly advantageous.

Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic, collaborative and adaptable, with a passion for using digital channels to engage audiences, support fundraising and help the charity achieve its goals

Reach Charity is a small volunteer-led national charity supporting children born with, or who acquire upper limb differences (ULD) in childhood, for the whole of their lives! Being born with/acquiring  an ULD in childhood is rare. Our role in the Reach team is to support our volunteers in every way we can to keep Reach families connected and supported with and by their community as and when they need it for life. This role will help us sustain and potentially grow that level of support. 

Contract: One-year fixed-term contract. The role will be reviewed before the end of the fixed term. Any extension, permanency or change to contracted hours will be subject to organisational need, funding and written agreement.

Location/format: Hybrid (preferred) or remote working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office: Office 5, The Library Rooms, 59 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PB. Homeworking is subject to appropriate health and safety and display screen equipment arrangements. Hybrid working arrangements may be reviewed and changed with reasonable notice following consultation.

Reporting to: Operations Lead

A note on applying before reading on: please respond to every item detailed on the JD & PS (required and desired) 
Applications will be scored against every item, and shortlisting will be decided by the closest match. NB: CVs will not be considered – please do not attach.

Core purpose of the role:
The Operations & Development Officer will provide high-quality operational, administrative and executive support to the Operations Lead and the wider Reach team.
The role will help ensure the smooth running of Reach’s central operations, including governance support, policy coordination, safeguarding administration, donor stewardship, event delivery, communications and day-to-day organisational support.
The postholder will play an important role in maintaining operational continuity, supporting compliance, strengthening community engagement and helping Reach deliver effectively for adults, children and young people with upper limb difference and their families.

Key responsibilities
1. Governance, compliance and safeguarding
Policy and procedure coordination
Coordinate and maintain a rolling programme of policy and procedure review, liaising with the Operations Lead, trustees and relevant staff or volunteers as required.
Support the updating, formatting, circulation and storage of policies and procedures, ensuring records are accurate and accessible.

Safeguarding support
Subject to appropriate training, support Reach’s safeguarding arrangements and participate in the safeguarding on-call rota.
Provide cover during colleagues planned or unplanned absence, acting in accordance with Reach’s safeguarding policy and escalation procedures.
This may include occasional weekend on-call duties when the Operations Lead is unavailable.

DBS, safeguarding training and appointment requirements
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate level of DBS check for the role.
Safeguarding training must be completed before the postholder undertakes safeguarding duties.

Data protection and confidentiality
Handle personal, sensitive and confidential information in accordance with UK GDPR, Reach policies and confidentiality requirements.
This includes information held in CRM systems, Mailchimp, donor records, membership records and sensitive conversations with families, professionals, volunteers and supporters.

2. Donor relations and fundraising administration
Donor stewardship
Provide supportive cover for donor stewardship during colleague absence or holiday, including drafting thank-you communications, updating records and helping maintain positive supporter relationships.
Ensure donor communications are timely, accurate and aligned with Reach’s tone, values and messaging.

Fundraising administration
Support the Operations Lead and wider team with fundraising administration, including funding applications, milestone tracking, data collection and information required for funder reports.
Maintain accurate records of funding activity, deadlines and reporting requirements.

3. Event support and promotion
Event delivery
Support the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of Reach events.
This may include support from initial concept through to on-the-day coordination and post-event follow-up.
Where required, lead agreed elements of event delivery, with appropriate support and oversight.

Event communications and promotion
Promote events and campaigns through digital channels, newsletters, local networks and other appropriate platforms to maximise visibility, attendance, engagement and donations.
Work closely with the Operations Lead and Reach team to ensure consistent messaging, effective coordination and successful delivery.

Evening and weekend work
Some evening or weekend work may be required for events or safeguarding cover. This will be agreed in advance wherever possible and managed through time off in lieu or other arrangements in line with Reach policy.

4. Executive, board and operational support
Executive assistance
Provide executive and administrative support to the Operations Lead, including diary management, coordination of priorities, management of incoming enquiries and preparation of briefing materials or documentation for meetings.
Work with other members of staff to identify priorities, support workflow and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.

Board and trustee support
Provide proactive support for Trustee meetings, including coordinating meeting logistics, preparing and circulating papers, supporting agenda planning and taking clear, accurate minutes.
Help ensure trustees have the information they need to support effective governance and decision-making.

General operations
Support the smooth running of Reach’s day-to-day operations, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records, supporting internal communications and helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently.

5. Finance, merchandise and systems administration
Finance administration
Support finance administration by maintaining accurate transaction records, processing documentation, supporting reconciliations and working within Reach’s financial controls and delegated authority arrangements.
Liaise with the Operations Lead, Treasurer and relevant colleagues to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and appropriately recorded.

Merchandise and fulfilment
Manage the Reach online shop and coordinate fulfilment of merchandise and other items.
Prepare and post welcome packs, running vests and other materials for new members, supporters and event participants.
Maintain accurate records of stock, orders and fulfilment activity

Systems and records
Use Reach’s systems accurately and consistently, including CRM, email marketing, finance, document storage and communication platforms.
Support the maintenance of accurate records and contribute to efficient internal processes.

6. Flexibility
This job description sets out the main responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive.
Duties may reasonably change over time following consultation, provided they remain appropriate to the nature, purpose and level of the role.

Person specification
Essential attributes
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate:

• Reliability
  Consistency, dependability and the ability to follow through on agreed work are essential in a small team.
• Strong listening skills
  The ability to listen carefully, respond sensitively and support, enable or signpost people effectively.
• Organisation and prioritisation
  The ability to manage competing priorities, multitask effectively and complete work accurately and on time.
• Efficiency and attention to detail
  The ability to work carefully, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Team working
  The ability to collaborate, support, facilitate and contribute positively within a small charity team.
• Adaptablity
  The ability to learn new systems, processes and areas of work efficiently.
• Reflective approach
  A commitment to learning through experience and developing knowledge in a busy small charity environment

Essential skills and experience

The postholder should have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle calls and enquiries from parents, carers, professionals, members, volunteers, partners, donors and funders.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to keep colleagues, Branch Coordinators, Trustees, RAW Mentors, volunteers and Reach team members informed, briefed and supported across in-person, online and email channels.

• Experience of administration, coordination or operational support.

• Practical experience in a safeguarding role.

• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience supporting meetings, including preparing papers, coordinating logistics, taking notes or minutes and following up actions.

• Good Microsoft 365 skills, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel and Word.

• Experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.

• Experience using Mailchimp or similar communication software.

• Experience using Xero or similar finance software.

• A willingness to undertake safeguarding, data protection and other relevant training.

Desirable skills and experience

The following would be useful but are not essential:

• Experience working in the charity sector.

• Experience working with a Board of Trustees or Directors.

• Experience working with or supporting volunteers.

• Experience supporting local, regional or partnership projects.

• Experience of event coordination, ranging from small meetings and face-to-face meetups to larger events.

• Project coordination or project management experience.

• Risk assessment and risk management skills.

• Bookkeeping, budget monitoring or reconciliation experience.

• Fundraising administration or donor stewardship experience.

• Experience creating content using Canva.

• Experience updating website content using WordPress.

• Experience using social media platforms, including Facebook.

• Experience using WhatsApp or similar messaging services for community or project coordination.

• Knowledge of UK GDPR, safeguarding, confidentiality and Equality Act duties in a charity or community setting.

Working relationships

The postholder will work closely with:

• The Operations Lead
• The Reach team
• Trustees
• Branch Coordinators
• RAW Mentors
• Volunteers
• Members and families
• Donors, funders, partners and external stakeholders

Safeguarding, equality and inclusion

Reach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The postholder will be expected to work in line with Reach’s policies and procedures.

Reach is also committed to equality, inclusion and accessibility. The postholder will be expected to contribute to an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment for members, families, volunteers, staff, trustees and partners.

To apply please respond to every item detailed on the JD & PS (required and desired) 
Applications will be scored against every item, and shortlisting will be decided by the closest match. NB: CVs will not be considered – please do not attach. 

Deadline for applications: 01 September 2026
Interviews Round 1 (Teams): Mon 07 & Tues 08 September after 4pm 
Interviews Round 2 (in person): Wednesday 16 September   

Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS & 2 professional reference. 

Good luck! Reach is an inspiring community to work with. 
We look forward to reading your application.

Job Title: People Coordinator
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid, 2/3 days working from home)
Reports to: People Manager

THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.

James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are excited to offer a new opportunity to join a growing charity as a People Coordinator in our expanding Finance and Resources Directorate. As a People Coordinator, you will work closely with the People Manager and wider team to place our people, culture and values at the core of James’ Place, acting as a trusted and compassionate first point of contact for staff and managers.

You will provide advice and administrative support that enables fair, consistent and legally compliant HR practices, whilst ensuring every interaction is handled with sensitivity, professionalism and respect. From maintaining accurate records and supporting employee relations to coordinating recruitment, onboarding and training, your work will help create a seamless and supportive employee experience grounded in integrity, collaboration and care.

Beyond process, this role is central to fostering an inclusive, people-first culture where wellbeing, engagement and development are prioritised. You will contribute to meaningful charity-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, support managers to build capability, and help ensure colleagues feel valued and empowered to deliver life-changing outcomes for men in suicidal crisis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Advice and Administration

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and staff, providing general HR advice and guidance
• Manage a central HR email inbox, responding to both internal and external queries in a timely, professional and sensitive manner, always maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Preparation of letters, contracts, job offers, and other HR administration, with oversight from the People Manager
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to ensure variations in contracts and payroll changes are communicated effectively
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation using our HR portal, monitoring staff professional registrations, certifications, and training requirements
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulations and statutory requirements, promoting fair and ethical workplace practices
• Monitor general HR trends, identify patterns and produce reports as required

Employee Relations (ER)

• Provide ER support, advice and guidance to managers
• Escalate unresolved or complex ER queries to the People Manager as appropriate
• Monitor ER trends, identify patterns and produce reports for the People Manager and senior leaders as required
• Conduct ER case administration including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and producing reports

Employee Lifecycle

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including pre-employment checks, including references, DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and professional registrations
• Act as a superuser for our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to coordinate recruitment and selection processes
• Coordinate the leavers process including issuing acknowledgements and letters, arranging exit interviews and other exiting administration duties

Learning, Development and Training

• Maintain training records, tracking completion, certification, and expirations
• Ensure mandatory training is assigned during the onboarding process, completed and recorded, extracting regular reports for managers
• Support managers in training coordination including scheduling, managing attendance, supporting evaluation and reporting on impact

People, Culture and Values

• Contribute to an inclusive, people-first culture, strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, development pathways and wellbeing so that our people can deliver the best outcomes for men in suicidal crisis
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and other HR projects, in collaboration with the People Manager, and report on their results
• Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration, Respect and Hope through all aspects of work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role is ideal for an individual with generalist HR experience, an understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law, and a genuine passion for supporting others. You will have excellent communication, organisation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

You will demonstrate a genuine commitment to creating a positive, inclusive employee experience, embody the James’ Place values in all that you do, and actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, confident in handling sensitive information, and capable of extracting and reporting on data to support informed decision-making, with strong IT proficiency across workplace systems.

Essential
Qualifications and Memberships

• CIPD Level 3 / Foundation Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in a generalist HR (or related) role
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organisational, administrative and attention to details skills
• Ability to covey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to record, capture and interpret data to inform evidence-based decision making
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
• Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, and emails and calendars
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Values

• Genuine passion for creating a positive, supportive and inclusive employee experience
• Ability to engage and act in accordance with organisational values and professional behaviours
• Ability to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed

Desirable

• Experience of working in the third sector, therapeutic environments or health-based settings
• Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Death in service insurance scheme
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period

APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience.

Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.

Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August, 9am
Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday 8th September.

Next Steps
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email following the closing date to invite you to an in-person interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team. You will be able to choose a convenient interview slot using our self-service scheduling system.

The interview will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification.

If your application is not shortlisted, we will contact you by email within two weeks of the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application. We encourage you to register for future job alerts here, so we can keep you informed about other opportunities at James’ Place that may be of interest to you.

Support
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].

James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.

Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

REF-230164

This role forms part of Southwark’s commissioned Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Domestic Abuse (DA) service, delivered through a consortium partnership led by Bede.

The post holder will coordinate and deliver structured group-based interventions for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, alongside partnership working and service development. The role requires an experienced practitioner able to work autonomously and ensure all interventions are trauma-informed, safe, and responsive. Training will also be given.

Reporting to: (LNK CEO) & Bede VAWG Service Lead): Reporting to: Lives Not Knives CEO (for formal line management and employment matters), with operational coordination and clinical case supervision provided by Bede's VAWG Service Lead.

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Support the delivery of 1:1 interventions in line with agreed referral pathways and safeguarding procedures, working within Bede systems and processes.

• Deliver structured group programmes, supporting the delivery of established programme materials and content.

• Adapt and update existing session materials as needed to ensure they remain age-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to participant needs, in collaboration with Bede colleagues.

• Deliver sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, safety, and healthy relationships in line with agreed programme outcomes.

• Work with Bede colleagues to plan delivery schedules, manage programme cycles, and support the collation and analysis of data and outcomes.

• Use Bede’s evaluation forms and systems to collect, record, and input feedback and outcomes data to support ongoing programme improvement.

• Ensure delivery is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and consistent with Bede’s practice frameworks and quality standards.

• The post holder will operate within Bede’s delivery framework and systems, working collaboratively with Bede staff to ensure consistent and coordinated programme delivery.

Engagement & Participation

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with young people/vulnerable adults to support consistent engagement in group programmes.

• Promote participation in services through outreach and referrals.

• Work with parents/carers where appropriate to reinforce positive outcomes.

Partnership Working

• Collaborate with consortium partners and a wide range of external stakeholders, including schools, colleges, universities, and statutory services.

• Primary focus will be on group-work coordination and delivery, with school outreach and 1-to-1 support.

• Engage with wider systems and settings, including courts and parliamentary/civic settings and religious institutions where appropriate, to represent and advocate for the service and its beneficiaries.

• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and information sharing processes as required.

• Support a coordinated borough-wide response to domestic abuse through effective partnership working.

Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance

• Undertake program suitability and youth-focused needs assessments, contributing vital practitioner insights into Bede’s specialist risk assessments and family safety plans.

• Contribute to safety planning. Work collaboratively with Bede to inform and update safety plans through regular case discussions, meetings, and ongoing communication, ensuring risks and emerging concerns are shared promptly.

• Maintain accurate confidential records.

• Adhere to safeguarding procedures at all times.

Service Development & Quality

The post holder will support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the programme, working within Bede’s systems and under the guidance of Bede managers and consortium partners.

Responsibilities will include:

· Using Bede’s monitoring, evaluation, and case management systems to record and report programme activity.

· Supporting service improvement through feedback, evaluation data, and performance monitoring.

· Assisting with the adaptation of materials to ensure relevance, accessibility, and inclusivity.

· Contributing to the identification of emerging needs and development of interventions, alongside managers.

· Supporting monitoring and reporting for commissioners and stakeholders.

· Maintaining professional standards in line with Bede policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with young people affected by trauma or abuse.

• Experience of working within a multi-agency or partnership environment (desirable).

• Experience in planning and delivering group programmes.

• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and contribute to service coordination.

• Lived experience (desirable).

• The ability to manage challenging situations in a calm, professional manner.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.

• Understanding of wellbeing, consent, and relationships.

• Awareness of diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth work, Counselling, Social care, Psychology or related discipline (desirable)

• Level 2/3 Children & Young People services/Youth Work or equivalent, appropriate lived experience

• Safeguarding training (essential or willingness to complete upon appointment).

• Additional specialist training in domestic abuse, trauma or therapeutic approaches (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, non-judgemental and professional.

• Organised and reliable, with the ability to work autonomously.

• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of working in a trauma-related field.

• Committed to improving outcomes.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Opportunity to shape a borough-wide service.

• Regular supervision and wellbeing support.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience. We are also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.

Head of Belonging and Support
Create Connection, Belonging and Opportunity for Students. 

At the heart of every great student experience is a sense of belonging - and we're looking for a leader who can help create it.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how students connect, participate and access support across Exeter Students' Guild As our Head of Belonging and Support, you will lead the systems, services and communities that help students build confidence, develop relationships and make the most of their university experience. You'll oversee student-led activity, communities, volunteering and independent advice services, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive and designed around student needs. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for all students to engage, thrive and progress into leadership. If you're a strategic leader who is passionate about inclusion, empowerment and creating meaningful student experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Role: Head of Belonging and Support
Hours: 35 hours per week (worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade E £52,055.01 - £55,225.18
Contract: Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years
Location: Exeter/Hybrid

Who are we?

Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring?

• You'll have significant experience leading participation, engagement, student support, or community-focused services at a strategic level.
• You'll be able to design and improve systems that make it easy for people to engage, access support and achieve their goals.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of inclusion, belonging and the barriers that can prevent people from participating fully.
• You’ll be confident leading complex services involving safeguarding, risk management and stakeholder partnerships.
• You’ll know how to build strong relationships, influence a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
• You’ll be an empowering leader who develops people through coaching, support and inclusive leadership.
• You'll share our commitment to student empowerment, equitable access and creating opportunities for all students to thrive.

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

To view the role profile and to find out more about us and how we support our students LOVE Exeter, please visit our website.

For general enquiries, please contact us using the details located on our webiste. 

How to Apply?

NOTE: To apply for this position, you will need to submit your application via our recruitment portal located on our website. 

Application Timeline

• Closing Date: 9am 24 August
• Shortlisting: 25 – 27 August
• Assessment Day: 9-10 September

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:

• Describe a significant system or service redesign you have led. What changes did you make, what informed your approach, and what was the impact?
• Describe a situation where you had to balance autonomy, empowerment or participation with safety, compliance or organisational risk. What tensions did you need to navigate, how did you approach the challenge, and what impact did your decision have?
• Tell us about a time when you identified and addressed barriers that were preventing people from engaging, participating or accessing opportunities. How did you identify the issue, what action did you take, and what was the impact?

Please note:

• We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
• You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
• Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.

A message from your new Manager, Alison Chambers, Chief Executive

At the Guild, we know that belonging doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentional design, inclusive communities and effective support systems to help students feel that they have a place where they can be themselves and succeed.

As Head of Belonging and Support, you'll lead that work at a strategic level, shaping how students connect, participate and access support throughout their time at Exeter. You'll join a talented and ambitious team that cares deeply about students and isn't afraid to think differently. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys creating opportunities for others and turning big ideas into meaningful impact, I would love to hear from you!If you would like an informal chat about this role please get in touch.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Finance Compliance Manager in our Rent Setting team. Based from our office in Wembley, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach, with occasional travel to other sites as required.

The Role

Reporting to our Head of Rent Setting and Administration, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for ensuring full compliance with rent and service charge legislation, regulatory standards (including the rent standard and the leasehold and freehold reform act 2024), and internal policies across SNG's housing portfolio.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate setting, reviewing and communication of rents and service charges, ensuring transparency, affordability and regulatory compliance, while supporting financial viability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with national rent policy frameworks (EG Rent Standard 2020, RSH requirements) and relevant legislation (Housing Act 1985, Welfare Reform etc)

• Owning the governance of rent and service charge policies, procedures and controls, ensuring they compliance and alignment to any changes in government regulations, as well as being clearly communicated and embedded in operational practice

• Overseeing the annual rent and service charge setting and annual service charge actuals processes, including reviewing rent and service charge calculations, collating final rent and service charge data and updating systems with new charges.

• Working with teams across Localities, Specialist Housing, Asset Management and Procurement to ensure accurate and timely setting of service charges and rent for both new and existing schemes and tenants

• Identifying and managing rent and service charge compliance risks, ensuring material errors, regulatory breaches, or weak controls are escalated appropriately, remediation plans are delivered, lessons are learned and repeat failures are prevented

• Owning the fair rent compliance framework, ensuring all fair rent accounts are maintained and updated, re-registrations are managed to schedule, successions are correctly monitored and recorded, and fair rent properties being re-let are promptly reclassified and charged in line with the Rent Standard and internal policies

• Managing the Finance compliance team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or Qualified by Experience, with strong knowledge of rent setting and service charge processes within social housing. You'll also need:

• In depth knowledge of UK rent legislation, regulatory frameworks and service charge principles affecting social housing (E.g. Rent Standard, Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024)

• To be an experienced leader, skilled in developing high-performing teams and consistently maintaining high operational standards

• Ability to take ownership and work independently whilst meeting tight organisational deadlines

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, demonstrating collaborative, cross-functional working relationships, including experience liaising with external stakeholders, e.g. auditors

• Demonstrable experience with solving data quality issues and improving processes, including delivering key change initiatives in an organisation

• Experience with NEC/Active H housing management systems, Workday or similar finance and housing management systems is desirable

Job Title: Volunteer Manager – Merseyside 

Reporting To: Head of Volunteering 

Salary Range: £27,500

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: Unit A/B Academy Business Park, Lees Road, Liverpool, L33 7SA

Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday

Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. This role requires a DBS check. 

 About Us

The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry. 

The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives. 

The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK. 

Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.

Person Specification 

You will be excellent people manager, love working with a wide variety of people and be able to quickly build deep and positive relationships in a volunteer-centric organisation. You will want to spend time with the volunteers and get to know their experience and perspective. You are highly organised, data and IT savvy, efficient with your time, and you are used to prioritising tasks and making a difference wherever you go. You have a passion for being in a charity that is expanding rapidly and thriving in a busy environment. You will have a desire to help reduce food waste and/or fight food poverty.

Duties and Responsibilities 

•Responsible for the end-to-end volunteer experience at the Merseyside Depot

•Recruit, induct, and support volunteers 

•Handle individual volunteers’ queries and issues

•Carry out administrative tasks including using the Volunteer Management System in Microsoft Dynamics. Report on and utilise the data to make positive changes

•Manage volunteer feedback and implement effective problem-solving techniques and strategies

•Develop and deliver volunteer recruitment campaigns

•Support volunteer events for recruitment and recognition

•Lead the implementation of volunteer-related policies and continuous improvement initiatives locally

•Support other teams across the organisation to develop skillsets to better support volunteers across the organisation

•Act as a local ambassador for the organisation

Essential Criteria 

•Robust management skills within a fast-paced environment

•Excellent verbal and written communicator at all levels

•Great organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects

•Good computer skills including the ability to use Office365 and learn new systems quickly

•Experience of working with volunteers and/or volunteering

•Great interpersonal, networking, and facilitation skills

•Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders and foster an inclusive environment

•Project management experience, including setting and meeting clear targets and working with other teams to achieve outcomes

•Ability to organise and facilitate events and activities for volunteers

•Experience in recording data, reporting, monitoring and evaluating processes, and maintaining databases including the production of accurate and timely reports

•Proven track record in improving and embedding processes and procedures.

Recruitment timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

Could you do a job where you change lives?

Do you feel fulfilled when you have lifted others' spirits?

Do you have professional or personal experience taking care of those with dementia?

We are looking for a committed individual with a heart for the care of older people and a keenness to deliver our The Way We Care Programme which encompasses our approach to the care of our residents.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity at Emmaus House, where Wellbeing & Dementia Lead will oversee the building of relationships between staff and those we care for - prioritising a family model of care throughout the home.

This role is perfect for an upbeat and enthusiastic person who is interested in engaging with our older residents and staff to promote The Way We Care. Find out more about how we care for our residents: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI.

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities.

Responsibilities:

• To care for our family members/residents, by providing a loving and caring environment and maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them;
• To become the in house expert in caring for people living with dementia (full training and ongoing support provided) 
• To embrace the Society’s The Way We Care Model. This means providing the highest quality of care possible addressing Mind, Body and Spirit - The Whole Person;
• To take responsibility for The Way We Care Programme, developing all levels of staff competency, understand and practice the philosophy of seeing the person first, whilst celebrating their strengths and supporting their unique Spiritual, Emotional and Physical needs;
• To provide a working environment where each member of staff feels that they are part of the team with something to contribute and the opportunity to develop their personal skills, knowing their ideas are listened to and acted upon when the ideas are enriching the lives of those we care for;
• To prioritise and support the spiritual life of the home, both for family members/residents and the staff making it possible for all family members/residents to carry on enjoying the special relationship with the Lord Jesus at their own pace and in their own way.

About you:

• Caring or nursing experience or an expert by experience in caring for someone living with dementia;
• Experience in mentoring or leading teams;
• You have empathy and enjoy working with older people;
• You are able to support individuals with unique and diverse needs;
• You have a positive, open and warm personality;
• You desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people and a positive outlook on life;
• You will be a companion and friend to all of the people we care for – with or without dementia;
• You are able to work with teams and individuals and be willing to take on any task to provide an excellent level of care; 
• You are well-organised, adaptable and practical. 

The Way We Care:

The Way We Care is the Pilgrims’ Friend Society approach to ensuring that older people have all that they need to flourish in their later years, especially as their physical needs increase. Every part of what The Way We Care looks like in the daily lives of our care homes is rooted in how the Bible tells us to treat and support others around us. There are eight foundational principles to The Way We Care:

• Every person is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being.
• People are made for the community.
• Every person has a unique role to play in life.
• All families are made up of different people with different skills and abilities.
• Building and growing relationships are an important part of life.
• Every person’s opinion about what happens to them is valid.
• Every person’s role is important, regardless of their capability.
• Every person has been lovingly and uniquely created.

We are committed to seeing the whole person – the history, the experiences, the joys and the sorrows of life, and to knowing who the important people are who make up the bundle of each person’s living.

Hours:

A Part-time contract(approximately 21 hours over 5 days a week).

Benefits:

• Get paid for doing your training!
• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested

The Communications Manager provides operational leadership for CLAPA's communications delivery, ensuring communications and marketing activity is effectively planned, prioritised and delivered in support of the charity's strategic objectives. 

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the postholder is responsible for translating the communications strategy into coordinated day-to-day delivery. They will oversee the planning, scheduling and operational management of communications activity across the organisation, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised, resources are allocated effectively and projects are delivered to a consistently high standard. 

The role directly manages CLAPA's Communications Officers, embedding effective planning, briefing and workflow processes that enable the team to deliver proactive, creative and high-quality communications.

Acting as the primary operational lead for communications delivery, the postholder will ensure colleagues across CLAPA receive responsive, well-planned communications support while maintaining clear priorities and protecting the team's capacity to deliver its best work. 

If you think you have the talent, passion and experience to help us ensure we can always meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.

Are you a relationship builder and networker looking to use your skills to make a big impact on the lives of babies and children with life- shortening and life-threatening conditions and their families?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering again with Zoe's Place in their search for the next Corporate Fundraiser in their Middlesbrough hospice. This is a pivotal moment in the hospice's growth, and they are looking for someone who is naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused to support them to grow their corporate pipeline in order to continue their important work.

Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough with ability to work from home one day a week after 6 months in the role
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year, free parking onsite, and professional L&D opportunities

Zoe's Place is the only baby specific hospice charity in the UK, providing specialist palliative, respite and end of life care for children aged 0 to 5 with life limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families can feel completely supported. With their dedicated nurses delivering 24-hour care, they work together to make every moment of childhood count.

About the role

As our Corporate Fundraiser, you'll support the delivery of Zoe's Place overall income generation strategy, by developing a portfolio of corporate supporters at Zoe's Place Middlesbrough to deliver long term sustainable income growth.

You'll do this through providing excellent stewardship to newly established corporate relationships and identifying opportunities to grow current partnerships. This role is all about opening doors and generating new opportunities for support. You'll support the delivery of events on behalf of the hospice for both existing and potential relationships, and you'll also represent the hospice in external networking events, delivering presentations, and clearly communicating the hospice's case for support.

About you

This role would suit a natural relationship builder and networking superstar.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in fundraising, business development, sales or potentially recruitment or partnership management
• Experience developing partnerships and engaging a wide range of supporters and stakeholders
• Experience attending networking events, and the confidence to represent the charity externally
• A naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused attitude to work
• A passion for making a meaningful difference through your work

Most importantly, you'll be someone who combines ambition with compassion, and who is excited by the opportunity to help ensure the future of an organisation that means so much to the families it supports.

If you're someone who understands that every conversation can potentially lead somewhere and are motivated to make a real difference to children and families every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Gabi Smith as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 24^th August
Interview: In person at the Middlesbrough hospice either week commencing 31^st August or 7^th September.

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the Trust, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of income and expenditure, budget planning and development, monitoring, and compliance with charity accounting requirements.

You will work closely with the Head of Operations, Trustees and external advisers, supporting financial planning, audit requirements, and governance. The role also includes providing Clerk support to the Board of Trustees, including attending up to four evening meetings each year.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied finance role within a small organisation where they can make a genuine contribution and see the impact of their work.

Why Join Us?

At The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust, you’ll be part of a small organisation where your contribution is visible, valued and genuinely makes a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how our finance function develops while supporting a charity that has served older people in Guiseley for generations.

What We Offer

· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata)

· Additional day off on your birthday

· Healthcare benefits

· Pension scheme

· Enhanced occupational sick pay.

· Free on-site parking

· Flexible working arrangements

· Training, professional development and support towards relevant qualifications considered.

· Opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive team with real autonomy.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Trust, helping us continue to provide safe, high-quality homes and services for older people within our community.

 

Salary £30,000 per annum (pro rata £12,000 for part-time)

Hours of work 15 hours a week  (2 days), not including breaks

Base Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL

The role

The CF Therapist will report to the Senior CTS Therapist (CF & NM & Finchley).

The purpose of the role is to provide adaptive therapeutic massage to patients under referral from clinical teams, at the Chase Farm site within step-down, rehabilitation and chemotherapy infusion suite settings, supporting patients' comfort, relaxation, and well-being during recovery.

Key objectives and responsibilities of the post are:

· Provide gentle adaptive therapeutic touch to support relaxation and well-being

· Set the highest possible standards of care, respecting cultural preferences, touch, and privacy

· To ensure robust clinical pathways, assessments and review processes are followed, maintaining appropriate clinical records/document sessions as per policy

· Demonstrate safe delivery of best clinical practice

· Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and be involved with research and case studies, where appropriate

· Assist senior CTS therapist NM & CF (Finchley) in the induction and mentoring of volunteers.

· Strict adhered to infection prevention

· Protocols the immediate escalation of adverse reactions

· Liaise closely with the nursing and medical team

· Be aware of current developments within complementary therapy

· Ensure sensitive information is managed in accordance with GDPR, Safeguarding and confidentiality policies and       guidance

· Always maintain confidentiality, which includes patients, relatives, staff and volunteers

· Monitor and maintain the complementary therapy stock and ensure oils and equipment are stored safely and correctly

• Work autonomously but in compliance with the relevant professional body’s code of ethics and professional conduct, national frameworks and trust policies and procedures specific to the role

The team

Patient support brings together volunteering, complementary therapy, and wider charity patient-facing support into one integrated, site-based team at each of the four main hospital sites. Each hospital has a dedicated “charity space” with a core team that works together to provide a consistent, responsive, and easy‑to‑navigate offer for patients and families. Patient support site managers work closely with NHS site teams to ensure support reflects the clinical needs and demographics of each hospital. Volunteering and therapy roles are embedded locally rather than operating as separate teams, enabling continuity, flexibility, and equitable provision. A small central social rights and benefits team provides targeted, discharge‑focused advice for financially vulnerable patients. Patient support delivered via the charity is designed to be clear, collaborative and patient‑centred, with charity staff working as one team to deliver high‑quality support tailored to each site.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, send your:

• CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.

Closing date for application: This is an open, rolling campaign

Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026

Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.

• You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Benefits:

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus a three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days' leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part-time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Guided meditation

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.

Fundraising Coordinator

Remote role, with regular travel across Cheshire

£24,000 to £32,000 per annum FTE

3-month fixed-term contract, possibly longer

Part time and full-time hours considered (minimum 3 days per week)

Interviews: 13^th or 18^th August

Start date: ASAP, August 2026

Charity People are proud to be working with a charity in Cheshire to find them an experienced fundraiser to help strengthen and develop their community and corporate fundraising activity during an exciting period of development.

There is a significant opportunity to build on strong community goodwill, excellent supporter stewardship, and a growing appetite for fundraising across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining momentum, developing new relationships, and ensuring opportunities are maximised.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this position will take ownership of community and corporate fundraising activity, helping to grow support across Cheshire and the wider Northwest. You will be working in a very supportive, flexible, and positive environment with an experienced leadership team that understands both the rewards and challenges of fundraising. There is a genuine commitment to investing in fundraising and developing sustainable income streams for the future of the charity.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and managing community and corporate fundraising relationships
• Identifying and securing new partnership opportunities
• Building relationships with local businesses, supporters, and community groups
• Representing the charity at meetings, events, and networking opportunities
• Supporting the delivery of a planned fundraising event, and maximising engagement opportunities arising from it
• Helping to develop supporter journeys and stewardship activity
• Supporting the implementation of an upcoming appeal campaign
• Develop compelling fundraising stories and supporter communications
• Maintaining accurate records using the fundraising CRM

You will bring:

• Experience in a fundraising team, with strengths in either community fundraising, corporate fundraising, or both.
• Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, business development, or partnership development
• A proactive and self-motivated approach
• Strong relationship building skills, and confidence working with external stakeholders
• Experience developing relationships from scratch and creating new opportunities
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage a varied workload

This is a predominantly remote role, with flexibility around where and how your work is carried out. To be considered for this role, you must be willing to spend regular time across Cheshire building relationships and attending meetings, typically equating to around one day per week, although this will largely be driven by individual diary commitments and fundraising activity. There is parking on site and paid milage for travel across the region.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and creating momentum where there is huge potential for growth. This is a wonderful fundraising opportunity and there is scope for this role to progress past three months. If you are keen to learn more, please send your CV across asap, interviews are being arranged asap.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.