Programme and policy manager jobs in Coulsdon, greater london
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We’re looking for an exceptional Associate Director of Fundraising to lead one of the most ambitious and high-performing fundraising teams in the sector.
At Blood Cancer UK, our fundraising is in a strong position. Over the last five years, we’ve doubled our income, achieved growth across every fundraising discipline, successfully launched new products, and reached new audiences.
We have fantastic momentum and the ambition to go even further. You would be joining us at an especially exciting time – we’re in the early stages of our first-ever major appeal and have already secured more than £8 million towards our £25 million target. Backed by a highly engaged and well-connected appeal board, this campaign has huge potential across Fundraising, but especially our high value audiences.
We’re looking for an experienced and confident high-value fundraiser — someone who can build authentic relationships with senior and influential supporters, open doors, and inspire people to be part of something transformative.
Alongside this, you’ll oversee our thriving mid-value and legacy fundraising programmes and help us deepen engagement with supporters across the UK.
Our community is the heartbeat of our organisation: passionate, determined people, often with a personal connection to blood cancer and a powerful desire to make a difference. With around five million people affected by blood cancer in the UK, the opportunity to grow our reach and impact is enormous.
You’ll bring ambition, passion and high standards, with the ability to lead and inspire a large, talented team of nearly 50 people. Collaboration will come naturally to you — you’ll build strong relationships across the organisation and be a key member of the Blood Cancer UK leadership team, creating a culture where people feel inspired to be their best.
Most importantly, you will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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Our Youth and Play Practitioners will play a pivotal role in the Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) team, working as a core team of practitioners to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and services. In this role you will be part of a small and dynamic team which delivers a wide range of programmes and activities, both from Tulse Hill Adventure Playground and in conjunction with local schools. The work of the Children, Young People and Families team is diverse and varied. Our current services include open access adventure play and youth activities at our Adventure Playground, school holiday programmes with off-site trips and activities, mentoring, a Young Leaders programme offering paid work experience to young people, and working together with our youth partnerships Building Young Brixton and Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
We are in an exciting time of development for the team. To support our range of children and young people, our team will be made up of specialist Youth Workers and Play Practitioners bringing in relevant skills and experience. Whilst you will work across all of our Children, Young People and Families services you will have a specific focus:
As a Youth Worker you will:
- Focus on supporting our secondary age cohort
- Plan and run appropriate and engaging activities
- Provide structured interventions to support vulnerable young people
- Work with referral partners to provide additional support and activities
- Foster relationships with families and local schools
As a Play Worker you will:
- Focus on our primary age cohort
- Use your knowledge of Playwork Principles to plan and run appropriate and engaging
activities - Foster relationships with families and primary local schools
Both roles will include an element of mentoring, relevant training will be provided to give you the necessary skills to deliver this.
To be successful in this role, you will act as a trusted practitioner in all our service delivery, advocating for children’s right to play throughout our programmes. You will work as part of the team on the delivery and planning of all sessions, ensuring that the children’s and young people’s ideas are central to the construction of a varied and engaging play environment. You will understand the wide-ranging challenges facing young people and will be flexible in adjusting your practice to meet these needs. While practitioners may have a primary focus (primary or secondary age), all staff are expected to work flexibly across all age groups, programmes and delivery model including open access play, targeted youth work, mentoring and school link sessions.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



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Please note: This role is called Business Development Manager – National Statutory Commissioners internally.
Age UK is seeking an experienced statutory funding professional to play a key role in ensuring that Age UK is strategically positioned, prepared and able to secure statutory funding from national commissioners/grant makers - including national government departments and non-departmental public bodies. It will lead on statutory tenders and some specific statutory grant bid development/submissions. It will review organisational readiness, maintain an opportunity pipeline management, and build key strategic relationships with statutory funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working within complex funding environments and wants their expertise to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter.
This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus-one on national commissioners and the other on local/regional commissioners-the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 5L
Last date for applications Monday 25th May 2026
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
- Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
- High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
- Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy A, I
- Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
- Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I
Personal attributes
- A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
- Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
- Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
- Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
- Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
- Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice). A, I
- Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids. A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of trends in national commissioning. I
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in London office with flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
This is a pivotal moment to join Crisis in a technical leadership role. We are approaching the go-live of our new Supporter CRM, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, with launch scheduled for July 2026. As Supporter CRM Product Owner, you will play a central part in ensuring that go-live is a success – and then in establishing the continuous improvement model that will drive the platform forward. You will be bold in shaping the product vision, working closely with the CRM Journeys Lead and key stakeholders across the charity to bridge strategic goals with technology enablement.
Working within our Data, Digital and Technology team and reporting to the Business Systems Manager, you will own the product backlog, lead agile delivery sprints, and act as the primary technical expert and advocate for the Supporter CRM. We are collaborative by nature – you will bridge the gap between technical development and the ambitions of our supporter-facing teams, translating user needs into clear, deliverable requirements. Your work will be impactful: enabling an exceptional supporter experience is central to Crisis’ ability to grow income and engagement in pursuit of our mission to end homelessness for good.
About you
- Substantial experience of technical Product Ownership, ideally with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications within an agile framework, leading delivery teams through sprints and releases
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – equally comfortable working with technical developers and non-technical colleagues at all levels
- Experience of driving high levels of user adoption for a new system or service, including establishing training, governance and change control processes
- Demonstrable track record of working as part of a cross-disciplinary team while being able to work on your own initiative
- A commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values, and to equality, diversity and inclusion
You may also have experience in one or more of the following: Fundraising or Engagement CRM in the charity sector; Dynamics 365 or other integrated Microsoft technologies; agile project management; change management and adoption; software development.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place online w/c 25 May
Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.
AI in Job Applications
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Accessibility
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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JRS UK is recruiting a full-time Senior Fundraising and Communications Officer, responsible for helping to build our support base, especially among the Catholic community.
This is a senior role, reporting to the Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy and working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager. It will involve developing and delivering our strategy for recruiting supporters in parishes and other settings, as well as delivering a range of fundraising initiatives including our challenge events programme. We are seeking someone with a proven track-record in fundraising and community outreach, as well as a good understanding of the Catholic community in the UK.
You’ll be part of a mission that restores dignity, hope, and agency to people rebuilding their lives after displacement. Whether you're introducing our mission to parishes, representing us at national events, or recruiting participants for our challenge events, your work will have real impact. If you're passionate about justice, have a strong knowledge of fundraising and want a role that improves the lives of people seeking sanctuary, this is your chance to make a difference every single day.
Job description
1. Developing and leading JRS UK’s parish engagement plan:
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Strategic development of JRS UK’s long-term approach towards engaging parishes in our mission
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Arranging and delivering fundraising appeals, talks, and engagement with parish groups
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Ensuring that parishes supporting our mission are kept up to date with our work and opportunities to get involved
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Building sustainable relationships with at least 20 parishes annually by year two
2. Expanding JRS UK’s outreach in the Catholic and wider Christian community:
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Identifying and delivering opportunities to share our mission with others and involve them in our work including:
i. representing JRS UK at national events
ii. leading our engagement with other Jesuit organisations and Catholic organisations such as the National Justice and Peace Network
iii. Producing resources tailored to different audiences such as Catholic youth groups, Justice and Peace groups, and non-churchgoing Catholics
3. Leading recruitment of regular donors:
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Utilising the opportunities outlined here to engage new regular/committed supporters
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Recruiting at least 120 new regular supporters annually by year 2
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Working with the Fundraising and Communications Manager on our process for welcoming and stewarding regular supporters
4. Leading our challenge events programme:
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Recruiting and stewarding our teams for the TCS London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon, and Vitaly 10k ensuring all participants are supported, equipped, and celebrated
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Keeping past participants up to date with our work and the impact of their support
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Promoting opportunities for supporters to undertake their own fundraising events
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Raising a net income of £20,000 annually through challenge events by year 2
Other responsibilities
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Working with the Fundraising and Communications Manager on our schools and universities engagement plan
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Ensuring good quality supporter records are kept in compliance with data processing requirements
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Periodic management of interns or volunteers
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Other duties as required by the Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent Contract /Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid work with 1 day per week minimum office attendance in Putney, SW London
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity supporting children and young people. We are proud of our long history of delivering fostering services, children’s homes, and innovative leaving care support across the UK.
We are deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people, particularly those who are unable to remain in their family or foster homes. Everything we do places young people at the heart of our work, helping them build positive life experiences and brighter futures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from different cultures, backgrounds, ages, abilities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and those with caring responsibilities.
About the Role
As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for the day to day running of a small Finance Team and this includes management of team members and oversight of regular management reporting and financial accounting. You will take the lead on the annual external audit process, and work on the annual budget preparation and budget revisions/forecasts. You will help drive forward financial business partnering within the organisation, ensuring the wider management team have the tools and information needed to effectively manage their budgets. This is a key role within the organisation, requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) – or significant relevant experience
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Demonstrable experience in management accounting, budgeting, and statutory accounts preparation
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Strong analytical and numerical skills
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Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders such as local authorities
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIF)
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Line management experience of a small team (training can be provided)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £ 53,000 – 56,000 per annum depending on experience.
- A friendly working environment at a values-led charitable organisation.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online.
- Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
How to Apply
To apply and for more information, please visit our website.
Safer Recruitment
St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough screening, including DBS checks.
Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



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At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.
Samaritans is seeking an experienced and ambitious Trust and Grants Manager to lead and grow a vital income stream supporting our life‑saving work. Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Statutory Income, you’ll play a central role in delivering an ambitious Trusts programme raising over £2 million annually, while inspiring and leading a talented team.
Contract
- £40,000-£45,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full Time (35hrs per week)
- Permanent
- Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
- In-person working - expectation of a minimum of 1 office day each week on Tuesdays in Ewell.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
About the role
As Trust and Grants Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering our Trust Fundraising Strategy, ensuring strong performance, excellent funder stewardship and long‑term growth. You’ll manage high‑value relationships, lead strategy and planning, and provide inspiring line management to Trust fundraising colleagues.
Working closely with colleagues across Income Generation, Business Development and operational teams, you’ll ensure Samaritans’ work is communicated compellingly to Trust and Statutory funders, grounded in evidence, insight and lived experience.
What you’ll do
- Lead the development and delivery of the Trust Funding Strategy, with clear KPIs, work plans and performance analysis
- Oversee a Trusts programme raising over £2m per year, with responsibility for future growth
- Personally manage a portfolio of high‑value Trust relationships, delivering £600k–£700k annual income
- Shape and deliver donor cultivation and stewardship approaches that create inspiring funder experiences
- Line manage and develop Trust fundraising staff, supporting performance, wellbeing and professional growth
- Produce compelling, high‑quality funding applications, cases for support and reports on Samaritans programmes and projects
- Lead prospect research and pipeline development, identifying new large Trust opportunities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Samaritans to ensure strong alignment with organisational priorities
- Contribute to senior leadership discussions, team planning, away days and cross‑departmental initiatives
- Embed learning, insight and sector best practice into team ways of working
About you
You’re an experienced Trust fundraiser with a strong track record of securing six‑figure grants and building effective relationships with major Trusts and Foundations. You combine strategic thinking with attention to detail, and you’re motivated by making a meaningful social impact.
You enjoy leading and developing others, thrive in collaborative environments, and are confident working with data, budgets and complex funding requirements. Above all, you’re committed to Samaritans’ vision of fewer people dying by suicide, and to working inclusively, ethically and with compassion.
What you will bring:
- Proven success in securing six‑figure Trust, Foundation, Lottery or public sector funding
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive storytelling
- Strong grant management, stewardship and donor care expertise
- Experience developing and managing fundraising strategies, plans and pipelines
- Confidence working with financial information, budgets and full cost recovery models
- Analytical skills and the ability to translate evidence into compelling funding cases
- Experience line managing or supporting the development of staff (desirable)
- A collaborative, curious and values‑driven approach to work
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and lived‑experience principles
Full outline in the Job description below.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.
Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply
Please complete the application questions including those outlined below, and submit your CV.
Please note the following questions have a 300-word limit for each answer.
Q1 What interests you about Samaritans and our work? What do you think might make Samaritans compelling to Trust Funders?
Q2 Tell us about your demonstrable experience securing six‑figure Trust or Statutory grants. What approaches did you use to build your pipeline, cultivate funders and secure large or multiyear grants?
Q3 This role requires strong project leadership, cross‑organisational collaboration and stakeholder management. Can you share an example of how you have led a large programme application, and what your approach to collaboration and stakeholder management was in delivering a successful outcome?
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 25 May
Interviews
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.
1st stage interviews will be online: w/c 1 June
2nd stage interviews will be held in person in our Surrey office (KT17 2AF). Date TBC.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role, driving the acquisition of high-value, multi‑year corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. They are responsible for developing and securing six‑ and seven‑figure strategic partnerships, ensuring each relationship aligns with organisational priorities and delivers clear, measurable impact.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of winning long‑term corporate partnerships and securing multiple‑figure sums to deliver income targets.
You will bring experience in prospect research and networking, with the ability to secure high‑value partnerships and deliver income targets. You will have excellent communication skills, including presentation, negotiation and influencing, and experience using CRM systems to support your work.
You will demonstrate a highly self‑motivated and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable working to ambitious targets. You will be dynamic, organised and solutions‑focused, bringing a collaborative approach to your work. You will also be flexible and happy to attend events and meetings across the UK to secure funding partnerships.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached below.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits attached below.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 25 May 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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Hello!
We're OUTpatients, the UK's LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. We're proudly patient-led and are here to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ individual navigating the cancer journey. We believe that no-one should feel like they're on the outside looking in when it comes to their own health. That's why we're working towards a world where everyone can bring their whole selves to cancer care. Our goal is fair and accessible cancer care for all, inclusive of our community. It's not just our dream, it's the change we create.
About the role
OUTpatients is seeking an experienced Education and Policy Manager who can help us reach people all over the UK with our sector leading education and policy advisory. We encourage applicants who have prior experience working in small, developing teams and are able to balance taking initiative with close collaboration with other staff members.
You will lead on managing our education arm of the charity, continuing to deliver existing webinars and sessions on LGBTIQ+ inclusive cancer care, and explore development into new products, content, and audiences. You will work closely with stakeholders in the NHS, third sector, and industry.
Experience developing and delivering education sessions or programmes would be beneficial. You should also have a strong understanding of data-led educational content, and how intersectionality can be applied as a lens throughout our work.
We strongly encourage people with lived experience and those from minoritised backgrounds to apply for this role. Our application process is anonymous, this means we will not know who you are until we decide to invite people to interview.
Responsibilities
Education
• Delivering education sessions on LGBTIQ+ inclusive cancer care to healthcare professionals, charities, and other organisations.
• Attending and presenting at conferences and special meetings.
• Securing new education clients and project work through networking and outreach.
• Collecting and analysing evaluation data to report on and inform education outputs.
• Managing junior and session staff to support education delivery and reach.
• Managing CRM and invoicing of education clients.
• Developing strategic plan for expansion of materials and/or clients and audiences, supported by the CEO.
Policy
• Keeping up to date with sector policy direction and announcements.
• Making recommendations to the CEO about areas of policy that the charity should try to influence.
• Working with the staff team and interns to draft policy related actions and asks for submission to the Department of Health and Social Care and other relevant bodies.
• Attend and present at policy oriented meetings and events to promote data-led insights and recommendations for improved LGBTIQ+ cancer care.
Person specification
Essential
A successful candidate will be able to to demonstrate a commitment to the charity's mission and possess the following qualities:
• Highly developed skills in public speaking, presenting, or delivering education sessions.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams or comparable video call platforms to organise and deliver presentations or webinars.
• Proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint to create dynamic presentations.
• Experience working independently to deliver projects or workstreams.
• Demonstrable skills in using research and public data to create educational content.
Desirable
In addition to the above skills, we welcome applicants with the following experience, interests, and expertise:
• Experience designing educational programmes and products.
• Experience using CRM software or managing databases.
• Understanding of the cancer sector in the UK.
• Understanding of LGBTIQ+ health inequalities, and health inequalities more widely.
• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Knowledge and experience in how to be GDPR compliant.
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The Senior Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing, securing and stewarding our partnerships, with a particular focus on the corporate and higher education spaces. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the postholder will lead on relationship‑driven partnership development and account management, ensuring partners experience a professional, values‑aligned and impactful relationship with Brightside.
The postholder will steward these partnerships from initial engagement through to renewal, working closely with the Partnerships Lead to support renewals and identify opportunities for deeper partner engagement. The role will involve researching potential partnerships, securing meetings through outreach and networking, generating proposals, and delivering high‑quality ongoing stewardship to partners. In addition to corporate and higher education partners, the postholder will also steward relationships across government and the third sector.
Please note - this role will require extensive travel to London for partnership meetings, events and networking. Our ideal candidate would therefore be based in London or within commuting distance.
Please review the job description attachment at the end of the advert for full roles and responsibilities, application instructions, the essential criteria and further information on salary and benefits.
Responsible for
Pipeline development
- Researching potential prospects across the corporate and higher education sectors, including analysis of corporate ESG strategies and university access and participation plans
- Maintaining and enhancing our prospects database on our CRM
- Building and nurturing relationships with prospective partners
- Delivering pitch presentations to prospective partners
- Regular attendance at in-person prospect meetings or networking events to build strong relationships that develop into new partnerships
- Generating proposals that align partner priorities to Brightside’s aims
- Maintaining regular contact with prospects to stay on their radar and keep them up to date with Brightside activity
- Attending regular networking events and relevant contacts to build contacts across sectors
Partnership management and stewardship
- Acting as the consistent relationship manager across the partnership lifecycle
- Stewarding partnerships beyond programme activity, maintaining relationships that reflect partners’ wider goals, values and organisational priorities
- Holding regular partnership check-ins focused on relationship health, strategic alignment and future opportunities
- Ensuring partners feel informed, valued and connected to Brightside’s broader mission and impact
- Working closely with the partnerships delivery team to stay up to date on delivery progress and partner milestones
- Identifying opportunities to deepen or broaden relationships, including multi-year partnerships or expanded engagement
- Delivering a consistent, high-quality partnership experience that strengthens long-term retention
- Attending partner events and conferences where relevant, becoming embedded within their communities
- Working with the Partnerships Lead to prepare for and initiate renewals conversations, including renewals proposals and monitoring
Application instructions
- Submit your CV and one-page cover letter via CharityJob
- Your cover letter should be no more than 1-2 pages and must explain how you meet the essential criteria (listed in the job description) for the role with clear examples, specifically the items tested at application
- You must answer the screening questions
- Applications without a cover letter or screening questions answered will not be considered
- Applications due: 23:30, Wednesday 27 May 2026
- First interviews (online): 4/5 June 2026
- Second interviews (in person, London): 11/12 June 2026
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future

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Salary: £41,700 - £49,000 pa (Mulberry PayScale, Grade Foxglove)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Manager to lead and oversee the housekeeping, laundry, portering, gardening, catering, and maintenance teams at Royal Trinity Hospice. This role involves ensuring a safe, compliant, and compassionate environment for patients, staff, tenants, and visitors by maintaining high standards of facilities management.
Overall purpose of the role
- Lead and deliver an effective housekeeping operation ensuring systems and processes are efficient and aligned with organisational goals.
- Deputise for the Head of Facilities when needed to
- Support the delivery of the annual health & safety audits, working collaboratively with consultants and staff to achieve high standards of safety at the hospice.
- Ensure all estates infrastructure work efficiently and effectively, meet the required Trinity standards and fulfil all statutory and regulatory obligations
- In conjunction with Health and Safety Consultants, to ensure the internal and external environment is safe and that all relevant risk management activities (including incident management system) are completed to required standards
- Support the procurement of facilities management service contracts including all planned, preventative maintenance (PPM) requirements ensuring excellent supplier relationship management to hold contractors to account
- Manage and develop ten staff members in the housekeeping department.
Skills and experience required
- Vocational qualifications in Facilities Management or Health and Safety (minimum IOSHH or NEBOSH General Certificate, IWFM Diploma, or equivalent).
- A minimum of three years experience in facilities, building services, and health & safety management.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, ideally within a healthcare setting.
- Previous responsibility for fire safety, risk assessments, policies, and audits within a healthcare environment (preferred),
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety standards, infection control protocols, facilities contracts and budget management. Must stay up to date with current legislation.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365.
- Strong analytical skills for managing records, compliance reports, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of Healthcare National Cleaning Standards.
- Waste Management qualifications.
- Familiarity with CQC standards for Estates and Facilities Services.
- Understanding of NHS Litigation Authority Standards for Facilities Infrastructure Services.
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application below.
For an informal chat or visit, please contact Elizabeth Ademolake, Head of Facilities
Closing Date: 27 May 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Please note, if sufficient applications are received, we may close this advert early.
Start: ASAP
Contract: Temporary
Location: Central Londo
Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week in the office
Rate: £22.15 per hour
An established funding organisation is seeking an experienced Temporary Grants Manager to support a busy international research funding programme during a peak delivery period.
This assignment will focus on the end-to-end management of grants for individual applicants, with particular responsibility for peer review and assessment activity across an international scheme.
Key responsibilities
- Managing grants through the full lifecycle, from call launch to award, monitoring and close-down
- Acting as the main point of contact for applicants, reviewers and internal stakeholders
- Identifying, recruiting and coordinating external peer reviewers
- Supporting assessment panels and decision-making processes, including preparation of documentation and accurate record keeping
- Carrying out eligibility checks and managing assessment workflows to agreed standards
- Managing post-award administration, including grant changes, reporting and final reconciliation
- Maintaining high-quality data, records and reporting during a high-volume period
- Proven experience delivering full-cycle grants management or research funding programmes
- Experience working closely with peer reviewers, panels or assessment committees
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Confident communicator able to work with senior stakeholders and international applicants
- Comfortable operating at pace during busy funding cycles
- A science or research background
- Experience using FlexiGrant
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Are you curious about policy and public affairs and motivated by creating real-world change? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as our Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Young Enterprise at a key moment of growth and ambition for our policy and public affairs work. As Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you’ll help shape how we champion the voices and experiences of young people, ensuring their needs are reflected in decisions about education, skills and financial capability. Working closely with the Policy Lead and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support the development of evidence-informed policy positions and contribute to impactful influencing and engagement activity.
This role is ideal for someone who is curious about how policy is made, enjoys working with ideas and evidence, and is motivated by the chance to create real-world change for young people. You’ll gain hands-on experience across research, stakeholder engagement, campaigns and parliamentary activity, in a fast-paced and supportive environment that values learning and collaboration.
If you’re passionate about social impact, enjoy writing and organising, and want to build a career in policy, public affairs or the charity sector, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- Passionate about improving opportunities and outcomes for young people.
- Curious about policy, politics and public affairs, and keen to learn how change happens.
- A clear and confident writer who enjoys turning research and evidence into compelling messages.
- Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Enjoy designing, organising and supporting engaging events for a range of audiences.
- Motivated by working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor developments in education, skills and related policy areas, identifying what they mean for young people and Young Enterprise’s work.
- Support the development of Young Enterprise’s policy positions through research, analysis and evidence gathering.
- Help plan and deliver public affairs and stakeholder engagement activities, including events, parliamentary briefings and meetings.
- Contribute to campaigns that aim to influence policy and raise the profile of issues affecting young people.
- Draft high-quality written outputs such as consultation responses, meeting notes, articles and social media content.
- Support policy networks and relationships, including Secretariat support for the APPG for Financial Education for Young People.
- Work closely with colleagues across programmes, research, communications and fundraising to align policy priorities and messaging.
- Coordinate the practical organisation of policy events, meetings and stakeholder communications.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role, with a minimum requirement to work from our London office in Brunswick Square at least 8 days per month.
- The role involves regular travel to Westminster for meetings and events, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK.
- Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for events, with time off in lieu provided.
- There are no specific physical or manual handling requirements associated with this role.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter answering the three questions below. Applications that do not directly address these questions will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 22 May 2026.
1.Interest in Young Enterprise (max 250 words)
What attracted you to Young Enterprise and the Policy and Public Affairs Officer role?
2.Experience and Achievements (max 250 words)
Tell us about your personal or professional achievements that you’re proud of which demonstrate your ability to:
a. organise an activity or event
b. manage competing priorities
c. support others
3.Skills for the Role (max 250 words)
What relevant or transferable skills and experience would you bring to this role?
Should your written application be successful, an optional informal call will be offered to discuss the role with and answer any questions you might have. Following this, an in-person interview will take place in Young Enterprise’s London Office week commencing 1 June 2026, which will include a short written task, and the potential for a follow up online interview with a few colleagues across the organisation. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
Applications that do not directly address these questions will not be considered.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know within your application.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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About NCT
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role
Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the lives of parents and families. Your role will include:
- Provide line management and support to direct line reports and leadership for the project.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Hackney’s parent demographics and local support services, enabling effective signposting for marginalised communities.
- Build strong partnerships with local VCOs and stakeholders to engage underrepresented communities, working collaboratively to support meaningful co-production.
- Create and lead welcoming parent focus groups that amplify local voices and help shape the project to be inclusive, accessible, and responsive to families’ needs.
- Data collection and reporting appropriate to the project for monthly/quarterly review with commissioners.
About you
You will be a compassionate, collaborative leader, committed to supporting parents and strengthening communities. You will provide effective line management and project leadership, creating inclusive, supportive environments where teams can thrive.
Build a strong understanding of the diverse families in Hackney, taking an empathetic and proactive approach to engaging parents—particularly those whose voices are less often heard. Developing trusted relationships with local organisations and services, helping families access the support they need. Champion listening and co-creation, shaping accessible programmes through meaningful parent engagement, including focus groups. You will confidently use data to track progress, share learning, and demonstrate impact.
Above all, you will be driven to ensure every parent feels supported, connected, and heard.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.



Do you have the passion and creative vision to amplify our ambitious plans to improve the lives of everyone affected by ovarian cancer? Could you play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our brand, ensuring it inspires action and helps more people connect with and support our work?
We are looking for a Brand Manager who will bring their creative expertise, strong eye for detail and collaborative approach to our brilliant marketing and communications team. This is a great role for someone with experience in brand or marketing who is looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with a leading national charity.
A creative and driven individual who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, you’ll be passionate about building a clear, consistent and impactful brand. You’ll act as the guardian of our identity, ensuring that Target Ovarian Cancer’s brand is used effectively and creatively across all channels and by all teams.
With the support of the Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll lead on developing and delivering high-quality design and brand assets, managing our Brand Hub and helping colleagues apply our brand confidently and consistently. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to coordinate marketing activity, develop plans and ensure everything we produce aligns with our wider strategy and objectives.
You’ll also play a key role in managing creative processes – from designing assets in-house to overseeing work with external agencies – as well as maintaining our photography and video library to ensure all visual content reflects our brand and values.
Collaborative, organised and full of ideas, you’ll be confident managing multiple projects, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and supporting others to understand and champion our brand. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to help us communicate more effectively, so we can engage more people to use our services, campaign for change, and support us through fundraising and partnerships.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a meaningful brand and help drive real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
The role is a part time, 14 hours per week worked over 2 full days and is a permanent position.
We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office near London Bridge when required.Please do contact us if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role.
To apply to become our Brand Manager, please submit a CV and cover letter (one page maximum) .
Please also complete the equalities monitoring form, links to this are in the Recruitment Pack.
Please submit your application by Friday 22 May 2026.We will also be looking to schedule interviews week commencing Monday 1 June 2026.In the event you are invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to let us know any reasonable adjustments you may require to the interview process.
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.
We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us with the job title in the subject line.
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