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About The Baby Bank Alliance
The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) supports and advocates for a community of over 400 UK baby banks, working to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive.
Founded by Save the Children, Purposeful Ventures, Little Village and Bristol Baby Bank Network. BBA is currently co-incubated by Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures, who provide expertise, capacity and resource. This role will be employed through Purposeful Ventures, and home working options are available.
It is an exciting moment in BBA’s development as we grow our profile, strengthen the UK’s baby bank network and build towards independence as a charity.
The Baby Bank Alliance exists to:
- Increase access to funds and goods through national partnerships and economies of scale, unlocking donations otherwise unavailable to baby banks.
- Grow a strong baby bank community, providing connection, tailored training and peer support.
- Boost the national profile of baby banks, increasing public awareness and understanding in order to drive support and change.
- Amplify the voices of baby banks to become a trusted collective voice on baby banks and child poverty.
- Build a resilient, well-governed organisation capable of long-term positive impact.
About the Senior Communications Lead
The Senior Communications Lead is a senior, hands-on leadership role, reporting to the Executive Lead, and responsible for shaping and delivering BBA’s cross-channel communications strategy. Working closely with the Executive Lead and team, you will drive increased awareness and understanding of baby banks, ensuring communications actively enable BBA’s wider goals around funding, partnerships and sector influence.
Average UK awareness of baby banks currently sits at around 33%. Building on successful national partnerships (including IKEA and ITV’s Lorraine), this role will take BBA’s profile to the next level, embedding baby bank experiences and voices at the heart of everything we do.
As a co-incubated organisation, developed with and for baby banks, strong experience of effective collaboration and understanding of the issues that baby banks are addressing, and facing themselves, is fundamental.
You will oversee all communications activity across BBA, line manage the Communications Manager and task manage the Communications and Projects Officer, and build a small but high-impact communications function from the ground up within a resource-constrained, fast-moving organisation. Collaborating with teams at BBA’s incubating partners, Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures, will be key.
Please download the full job description on the Purposeful Ventures website.
Key Performance Outcomes
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and deliver a clear, ambitious communications strategy aligned to BBA’s organisational OKRs, and with the experiences of baby banks at its heart
- Lead a focused awareness strategy utilising earned and owned media to significantly increase understanding of baby banks among priority audiences (including ABC1 women aged 35–55).
- Set, track and report against communications OKRs, providing clear insight to the Executive Lead and Venture Board.
- Support the Executive Lead to set the communications budget, making recommendations on limited resource allocation to effectively to maximise impact.
- Work closely with the Senior Community Lead and Partnerships & Fundraising Manager to integrate plans and maximise impact.
Messaging and Storytelling
- Ensure the voices and experiences of baby banks and the families they support are central to all communications, utilising data and case studies to define compelling messages.
- Use insight and evidence to test, refine and strengthen communications activity over time.
Partnerships and Influence
- Build and manage strategic, influential relationships with pro-bono and paid agencies and partners, in order to increase awareness.
- Leverage your networks to maximise earned and owned media opportunities.
- Support the BBA Partnerships & Fundraising Manager to develop effective strategic partnerships that will raise the profile of UK baby banks.
- Maintain strong working relationships with communications teams at Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures, collaborating on projects with shared outcomes for baby banks.
Press, Media and Digital
- Oversee proactive and reactive media activity in line with the communications strategy.
- Collaborate with Save the Children UK to explore and deliver brand ambassador opportunities.
- Support the development and delivery of an effective and engaging social media strategy.
- Ensure messaging is consistent, compelling and aligned across channels.
Brand Stewardship
- Champion and strengthen the BBA brand, ensuring clarity and consistency, and keeping baby banks at the heart of everything we do.
- Equip staff and partners with clear guidance on tone of voice, messaging and visual identity to communicate the brand effectively and accurately.
- Oversee the maintenance and development of brand assets, including the BBA website.
- Ensure all communications are developed through a strong DEI and accessibility lens.
Evaluation and Governance
- Lead on measuring communications impact and translating learning into action.
- Support the Executive Lead and Venture Board reporting with clear, timely and actionable updates.
Line Management and Leadership
- Line-manage the Communications Manager and support task management of the Projects & Communications Officer.
- Build a positive, motivating team culture with clear expectations and autonomy.
- Manage third-party contractors (e.g. creative, design, film, PR) with strong briefs and oversight.
About You
You are a senior communications leader who combines strategic clarity with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You thrive in early-stage or start-up environments, are confident working with limited budgets, and know how to prioritise for impact.
You are collaborative, persuasive and credible, with a strong instinct for storytelling that centres lived experience. You are equally comfortable shaping strategy, managing stakeholders, and delivering hands-on communications work.
Above all, you are motivated by the impact that baby banks deliver to their communities, making sure that children have the essentials to thrive.
Benefits
- The opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme, where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after two years’ service, then to 30 days after three years’ service (pro rata for part-time employees).
- A flexible working culture that champions both impact and balance, combined with real flexibility to support your wellbeing, personal commitments and life outside work.
- A strong commitment to your growth, with support to help you excel professionally and advance your career.
- Access to discount schemes with leading retailers, leisure and travel brands, as well as companies local to our office.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for information, support and counselling.
How to apply
Please follow the Apply link on our careers page to submit your CV and expression of interest.
The CV should be no longer than 2-sides of A4 and the expression of interest no longer than 400 words. In your expression of interest, please include an example of a communications initiative, campaign or partnership you have led that demonstrates your ability to deliver meaningful impact with constrained resources, in an early stage or start-up environment.
This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email.
Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
Purposeful Ventures is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.
You will lead, with support, on the development and delivery of an exciting new Women at Risk (WaR) project seeking to support women at risk of rough sleeping, homelessness and exploitation. Working across key areas of Enfield and Haringey you will, through a combination of nighttime outreach and daytime service development, support a coordinated response across multiple agencies already engaged in this work.
You will coordinate and lead a minimum twice weekly nighttime outreach, support additional services and existing outreach provision and develop a daytime offer that meets the needs of women engaged through outreach and identified as at high risk of harm and homelessness.
You will have management responsibility of a small staff team, take overall lead on case management, coordinate outreach and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support women to access and engage with a range of services to meet their needs through effective and professional communication.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate, high performing team and develop a service which is meeting identified gaps in local provision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Marketing and Comms Manager will support the delivery of Ella’s integrated communications,
marketing and emerging advocacy work. This role will help to ensure Ella’s reaches and influences
external audiences effectively — raising awareness of the challenges faced by survivors,
strengthening Ella’s public profile, and increasing engagement with supporters, partners and the
wider public.
The postholder will lead our marketing and communications across digital channels, the website,
impact reporting and organisational campaigns and also play a lead role in developing and delivering
our advocacy and campaigning activity. This is a hands-on role for a keen marketer and strong
communicator motivated by social impact and ethical, survivor-centred storytelling.
Job Location: Hybrid (central London office at least 2 days per week)
Salary: £36,124 - £44,711 pro rata (depending on experience)
Working hours: 37.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent in-house
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. This post is restricted to women
due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the
Equality Act 2010 applies.
Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women
who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part
of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and
free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our
staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are
strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description and person specification
This is a pivotal moment for Ella's communications. We need someone ready to take the reins
of our digital presence and drive our voice forward with confidence and creativity. You'll own our
communications channels day-to-day, shaping how we show up online, how we tell survivor stories
ethically and powerfully, and how we cut through to reach the audiences that matter.
This isn't about maintaining the status quo. We're looking for someone who can elevate our content,
grow our reach, and make Ella's unmissable across digital platforms. You'll lead the charge on
building our website into a stronger resource, creating content that moves people to action, and
ensuring our impact work translates into compelling stories that resonate with supporters, funders,
and the wider public.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will:
● Lead day-to-day communications delivery across all channels, working strategically with
the fundraising and frontline teams as well as Ella’s Directors to shape compelling messaging
and content that drives engagement and positions Ella's as a leading voice in the sector
● Drive awareness and supporter growth by aligning communications and advocacy efforts
with fundraising priorities, working with fundraising colleagues to build pipelines that convert
audiences into committed supporters
● Own and deliver key communications projects including website development, the
annual Impact Report, and organisational campaigns—from strategy through to execution,
ensuring quality, impact and measurable results
● Drive and shape communications and advocacy strategy, identifying opportunities to
amplify survivor voices, influence key audiences, and build Ella's profile as a thought leader
on trafficking and exploitation issues
Key Responsibilities
Integrated communications & Marketing
● Lead the delivery of Ella’s communications and marketing strategy across digital and offline
channels.
● Create clear, compelling and consistent content that reflects Ella’s values and brand.
● Lead communications projects such as website development, the annual Impact Report and
organisational campaigns.
● Maintain shared content calendars and planning tools to ensure joined-up delivery and
integrated communications.
Digital, Website & Social Media Content
● Create and manage content for Ella’s website, ensuring it remains current,
engaging and accessible.
● Plan and create social media content in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.
● Monitor digital performance and engagement, using insights to improve reach and impact.
Programme, Impact & Ethical Storytelling
● Work with programme teams to gather stories, outcomes and insights in an ethical,
trauma-informed way.
● Develop case studies and impact content that demonstrate Ella’s work to funders, partners
and the public.
● Ensure survivor voices are represented respectfully, safely and with consent.
Stakeholder & External Communications
● Support communications with funders, partners, supporters and wider audiences (with
particular focus on supporting the development of our individual giving programme).
● Assist with press releases, briefings and external opportunities as required.
● Ensure messaging supports both awareness-raising and the development of Ella’s supporter
pipeline.
Advocacy and Campaigning
● Support the design and delivery of Ella’s advocacy and campaigning pilot activity focused on
2–3 priority issues affecting survivors.
● Develop accessible, survivor-centred messaging that highlights systemic barriers and
opportunities for change.
● Coordinate advocacy-related content across channels, including blogs, social media,
briefings and campaign materials.
● Work with colleagues to test, monitor and refine advocacy approaches during the pilot phase
● Help document learning and recommendations to inform the future development of a
permanent advocacy function.
Monitoring, Reporting and Good Practice:
● Track communications and campaign activity and contribute to internal reporting.
● Ensure all communications comply with safeguarding, data protection and accessibility
standards.
● Maintain organised records of content, assets and approvals.
Benefits
● Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting
and empowering them to build their futures.
● We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and
vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team.
● 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
● Medicash health insurance
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spires was established as a response to homelessness in the late 1980s. Spires has developed into an organization that provides a range of services, including day centre style drop-ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working. Our core mission is to support homeless people into housing and to assist those who have been homeless in maintaining their accommodation.
Part 1: The Role
This role sits within our Housing and Homelessness [H&H] team. The post holder will support with the running of our drop-ins and support a caseload of clients who will be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Part 2: Key duties and responsibilities
Service Delivery & Support
· Welcome and engage service users in a non-judgemental, compassionate manner.
· Provide basic needs support such as food, clothing, and access to a safe space.
· Offer advice, advocacy, and signposting on housing, health services, and other support agencies.
· Conduct assessments of need and develop personalised support plans.
Case Management
· Maintain accurate, confidential records of interactions and support plans.
· Liaise with housing teams, healthcare providers, social services, and other partners to coordinate support.
· Monitor individuals’ progress and update plans as required.
Centre Operations
· Assist with daily tasks such as setting up service areas, distributing supplies, and managing donations.
· Ensure safeguarding procedures and organisational policies are always followed.
Crisis Support
· Identify signs of crisis, risk, or safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
· Support individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health issues, or substance misuse challenges.
General
· Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development
· Undertaking other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff, including session cover
· Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and other meetings as required
This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Spire’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, Spires’ reserves the right to change this job description.
Part 3: Person specification
Essential experience
· Working with vulnerable and socially excluded people, particularly people experiencing homelessness or insecure accommodation and associated culture – drugs, alcohol, violence, mental and physical ill-health.
· Managing a caseload, needs assessment, planned support, key working, goal setting and advocacy.
· Experience of challenging appropriately and maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries
· Networking and effectively liaising with specialist service providers or agencies to establish and/or improve access to services for clients
Desirable experience
· Working with volunteers
· Working in the charity sector and/or a day centre environment
Essential knowledge
· Sound understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services that are fully responsive to their needs
· Good understanding of safeguarding practices in a social care and/or day centre environment
· Good understanding of confidentiality and working with sensitive information
· Working knowledge of health and social care services
Desirable knowledge
·A relevant NVQ2/3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Essential skills and personal qualities
·Excellent written and spoken communication skills
·Information and relationship management skills
·Ability to effectively manage time, work under pressure and balance competing priorities to meet deadlines
·IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases
·Non-judgemental with the ability to empathise
Part 4: Summary of terms and conditions of service
Location: The postholder will be an employee of The Spires Centre. This post is based at
Elmfield House 5 Stockwell Mews SW9 9GX. However, the post holder will be working across Spires’ drop-ins in Lambeth, Wandsworth and Croydon.
Probation: This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Notice: This post is subject to a four-week notice period.
Annual leave: The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per year pro rata, made up of eight bank and public holidays and 27 days annual leave. The 27 days annual leave is normally split between 24 ‘bookable’ days and three closure days that fall between Christmas and the New Year. Although the centre is closed between Christmas and the New Year.
Pension: The Spires Centre will contribute 5% of annual salary for those who qualify for our group pension plan.
Other benefits: The Spires Centre will provide life and income protection insurance for those who qualify for our group plans. We operate a staff loan scheme.
Expenses: The role may require travel within the UK. Out-of-pocket expenses will be paid when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy.
Safeguarding: The postholder will adhere to The Spires Centre’s safeguarding policy for vulnerable adults. This post is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Spires is a south London based charity that has been supporting homeless and disadvantaged people for over 30 years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Salary£49,321.55 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £49,321.55 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1095733
We seek a strategic and relationship-driven Philanthropy fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference to young people’s lives. If you thrive on securing transformational gifts and building meaningful connections with high-value donors, then YMCA England & Wales has an incredible opportunity for you to shape and lead our Major Giving programme as our new Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving).
About YMCA England & Wales
YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.
Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:
- Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme and national partnerships
- Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, which changes the lives of young people
- Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions, and advice for local fundraisers.
The Role
As Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving), you will lead the development and implementation of an ambitious new Major Giving strategy to secure and maximise funds from high-net-worth individuals. Your focus will be on nurturing relationships with existing donors while identifying and engaging new prospects, driving initiatives including Giving Circles and Development Boards.
You will work closely with senior leadership, Trustees, and key stakeholders to craft compelling cases for support, aligning with YMCA’s ambitious new housing strategy and broader organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, developing tailored engagement strategies to inspire long-term support.
- Plan and execute donor stewardship activities, including bespoke events, face-to-face meetings, and personalised communications.
- Work with senior leadership and Trustees to build strong relationships with philanthropists and high-value supporters.
- Develop and deliver compelling proposals, impact reports, and updates to donors.
- Identify and research prospective major donors, developing strategies to engage them effectively.
- Implement YMCA’s ambitious Major Giving Strategy which projects an ever more important focus for this area.
- Oversee the Major Giving income and expenditure budget, providing accurate forecasts and performance reports.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising teams to align strategies and maximise income opportunities.
- Ensure robust data management within the CRM database, adhering to GDPR and best practices.
- Work cross-functionally to develop new fundraising products and giving opportunities, ensuring high-value philanthropy is embedded across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic, and personable fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts. You will be confident in building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and passionate about delivering exceptional donor experiences.
You will have:
- Significant experience in major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence high-value supporters.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support.
- Budget management and forecasting experience, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and senior leadership teams.
- Knowledge of philanthropy trends, donor motivations, and fundraising best practices.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an ambitious and growing fundraising team, with the opportunity to shape and lead YMCA’s major donor programme.
- Work for a charity that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and communities across England & Wales.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development.
If you are passionate about philanthropy and have the skills and experience to drive major donor fundraising at YMCA England & Wales, we would love to hear from you!
To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full-time permeant
Salary: £39,000 gross, per annum
Closing Date: 1 March 2026
Face to Face Interviews: Either 25 or 26 March 2026
Application: CV & Covering Letter
Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge? We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!
The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.
Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.
We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward.
Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances.
Requirements
- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns
- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload
- Lead professional – Allegation Management
- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)
For further information, please download the full Recruitment Pack.
For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted. Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.
Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
Safer Recruitment - We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Policy and Campaigns Manager leads ADUK in championing reforms that pave the way for better access for all disabled people partnered with a highly trained assistance dog. Through dynamic campaigns and impactful initiatives, this role is pivotal to how ADUK amplifies the voices of those whose lives are transformed by these life changing dogs, ensuring that their rights are protected for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
- In partnership with the Executive Director (ED), continue to develop a compelling case for taking a standards-based approach to the training and welfare of assistance dogs.
- Gather, analyse and apply robust evidence to strengthen ADUK’s credibility, influence and voice on key policy and campaigning issues.
- Work with the ED to identify and progress opportunities for ADUK and its members to engage with policymakers, regulators and other decision-makers, and to support positive policy change.
- Develop and deliver written and in-person reports and briefings for different audiences, including politicians, policy officials, and other decision-makers.
- Collaborate with the ED and Head of Education and Allyship to develop relationships with key stakeholders.
- Lead, manage and convene the ADUK Advisory Panel, ensuring it operates effectively and informs ADUK’s policy and campaigning work.
- Monitor legislation and policy developments relevant to assistance dogs and dog welfare and communicate these as appropriate to members.
- Support the ED with the delivery of ADUK’s policy function, including the preparation of policy statements, briefing papers, media responses, and submissions to consultations and inquiries.
- Provide informed policy advice to the ED on priority issues affecting ADUK and its members.
- Represent ADUK externally, articulating its policy positions at meetings, events and forums, where appropriate.
- Take responsibility for projects, with the support of the Executive Director where appropriate, including joint work with partner organisations.
- Organise meetings, policy roundtables, expert workshops, policy training and other events.
- Provide information and support to service providers on assistance dog policies to promote access rights for disabled people with assistance dogs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
Essential – applicants will:
- Have experience working in a policy, public affairs/campaigning role, with a solid understanding of how the policy development process works and how to influence national policy.
- Experience in convening and facilitating advisory groups, panels or stakeholder forums to support organisational decision-making.
- Experience in planning and delivering events, workshops or meetings that support policy, stakeholder engagement or organisational aims
- Have the ability to analyse and interpret information from a range of sources.
- Have strong interpersonal skills including being able to develop positive and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations.
- Have the ability to act on your own initiative and develop new work.
- Be comfortable maintaining existing policy positions and relationships.
- Have experience in communicating complex ideas or processes to a range of diverse audiences.
- Have excellent writing and verbal communication skills and experience in producing briefings, consultation responses and other communications on behalf of an organisation and for a wide range of audiences.
- Represent ADUK with credibility and authority in all external communications
Applicants should be aligned with ADUK’s values of championing a standards-based approach to the training and welfare of assistance dogs.
See recruitment pack for full job and person spec.
To champion high standards of welfare and training for assistance dogs, and to work for a society where their owners have no barriers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
This is a new and exciting role at Crisis Skylight Birmingham to join a team of experienced and highly skilled staff supporting homeless people move into their own long term sustainable tenancies.
Job Title: Lettings Officer (Internally this role is known as Landlord Liaison Officer)
Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until July 2027
About the role
As Landlord Liaison Officer, you will join our team in Birmingham at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector. Working alongside our team of lead worker coaches you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes. It’s a role requiring commercial acumen and creativity as you partner with both social and private landlords to source accommodation for our members. You will work collaboratively with partners and staff across the organisation to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and shape it from the beginning.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:
- Experience of sourcing, procuring, and allocating accommodation and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords
- Knowledge of the Birmingham (and surrounding areas) housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people who are homeless
- Experience of working with homeless people and supporting them achieve a positive housing outcome
- Understanding of housing law
- Developing, building, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Experience of working in a lettings and housing procurement environment
- Creative approach to solving problems
- Showing resilience when dealing with difficult situations
- A self-starter who can work on their own initiative
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: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23:59
Interview date: Thursday 5th March 2026, in-person at Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE
Interview process: Competency based interview
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location
Hybrid – with regular travel to shops and centres within Nottinghamshire region. Post holders expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5, within minimum 1 day per week from our Nottinghamshire Centre – and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.
Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, Nottinghamshire. You will be required to have a valid driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel freely across the area without reliance on public transport.
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional weekend and evening work as and when the role requires)
Role Purpose:
You will be responsible for Community, Events and local Corporate fundraising across the Nottinghamshire Region. You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further Jerry Green Dog Rescue’s mission.
You will collaborate with colleagues across the wider charity to ensure you are offering the best possible supporter experience. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleague in our retail sites, and spot other opportunities to promote Jerry Green Dog rescue in your community and drive support for our work.
Key Relationships:
Internal Contacts
· Wider fundraising team
· Marketing team
· Retail team
· Operations team
External contacts
· Supporters
· Volunteers
Key Outputs & Tasks:
Community Fundraising
- Identify, engage and steward individual and group supporters, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities and grow income from your local area.
- Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support.
- Provide high quality stewardship of individual supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard.
- Represent Jerry Green Dog Rescue as the first point of contact within the community for Nottinghamshire, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
- Ensure that the fundraising CRM is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of local audiences.
- Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, ensuring adherence to relevant legislative requirements.
Volunteering
- Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community.
- Work collaboratively with the wider organisation to recognise and celebrate volunteers that support the charity.
Other duties
- Contribute content for marketing communications including; social media, newsletters, local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with potential supporters.
- Keep up to date with sector trends and developments in community fundraising and volunteering.
- Work collaboratively and purposefully with your team and the wider department and organisations to build strong working relationships and to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
· A target-driven and tenacious professional with some experience in community or corporate fundraising, or a similar role with transferable skills in relationship building.
· Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets.
· A positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
· Knowledgeable about your local community.
· Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively.
· A credible and clear communicator, with a love for building relationships with charity supporters.
· A willingness to travel across the Nottinghamshire region, and to attend face-to-face meetings with your team as required.
How you’ll work in line with our Values:
Jerry Green Dog Rescue upholds the organisational Values of Kindness, Compassion, Honesty & Purposefulness in all our work.
Kindness – You will treat all your colleagues, supporters and volunteers with respect and kindness, and contribute to a supportive working environment.
Compassion – You will act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting our mission to rehome dogs in need. You will ensure that you work in a compassionate environment – for each other, and for our supporters.
Purposeful – You will work in line with your team operational plan to ensure a clear direction in your work, in alignment with the Fundraising and Organisational strategies.
· Honesty – You will manage expectations with your colleagues and supporters and communicate with them openly and honestly and ensure there is a culture of trust and openness within your direct team and your interactions with the wider organisation.
Key Performance Indicators:
·Community Fundraising income targets and KPIs
·Volunteering KPIs
Date Job Description Prepared:
December 2025
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements of the role. It is not a contractual document and does not form part of any contract of employment. The duties and responsibilities outlined may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose of Job
To deliver a high-quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership.To empower and enable members living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England.
SHINE has over 15,000 members with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. This post will bring a real focus to the Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk area and will be an exciting opportunity to engage with members and develop and deliver the services we offer.
We work with members of all ages from our Little Stars aged between 0 – 12, young people are members of our FIRE project and we have established adult support. Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place.
The role is home based but you will be required to attend clinic at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge on the first Friday of every month. You may also be required to cover other clinics, events in London and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area of Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk and occasionally across wider areas and nationally including meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
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Support to learn and develop
How to apply
Please see the full Job Description & Person Specification below and on our website.
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Sarah Carrier, England Services Manager to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 11pm
Interviews: Friday 6th March 2026
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.
Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.
Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.
Purpose
At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for highly motivated and organised individual to coordinate our accreditation scheme. The role will work with our network of employers, and support new organisations through the accreditation process.
The Programme Officer will lead our work in Yorkshire and Humber support our Managers to grow and deepen engagement with Living Wage Employers through our associated schemes. You will help to ensure our resources and publicity materials are well written and up-to-date, and to coordinate events to grow our employer network.
Working as the Programme Officer for Citizens UK, reporting to a Programme Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
Contribute towards the achievement of CUK and LWF’s strategic objectives
Understand how the role contributes to LWF’s purpose and the core mission of CUK.
Reliably implement CUK’s and LWF’s policies, procedures, and values in own work.
Work with CUK community organisers and leaders to promote civic engagement with and ownership of the Living Wage campaign.
Feed into the LWF strategy and objectives development.
Living Wage Accreditation:
Support key contacts at potential LW Employers through the accreditation process, from dealing with initial enquiries to guiding them through the employer journey, to checking and processing their accreditation.
Develop rewarding relationships with key employers, industry, and campaign partners within our networks to build interest in the Living Wage and deliver a high-quality experience to our accredited employers.
With support from the wider team, develop plans and strategies to grow the number of accreditations in specific regions or industries.
Collate and disseminate Living Wage criteria and policy issues through both internal and external facing guidance, whilst reviewing and monitoring its suitability.
Support the development and implementation of projects to promote and grow Living Wage accreditations and develop the quality of service offered.
Build and manage projects and achieve work targets effectively
Successfully progress projects and tasks incl. tracking performance and expenditure.
Deliver agreed areas of the LWF’s work plan and leading on agenda items to report into team meetings.
Support the growth and development of new and existing Living Wage schemes incl. Recognised Service Providers, LW Funders, LW Places, Living Hours, Global Living Wage and Living Work Consultancy.
Deliver personal work targets on time and to standard:
Respond to telephone and web-based enquiries by providing advice and support to employers and supporters.
Provide administrative support for all aspects of the accreditation journey, incl. processing accreditations, recognitions, and renewals.
Maintain LWF data on systems, incl. Salesforce employer database.
Support the maintenance of our systems to ensure efficient processes and develop reporting mechanisms for effective monitoring and evaluation of our impact and progress against plans.
Coordinate and administrate Steering, Advisory or Leadership Groups as required, incl. coordinating agendas, sending out timely papers, taking minutes and following up on actions.
Learning & expertise
Keep abreast of new developments in the accreditation space.
Apply new learning to work and respond effectively to feedback.
Work collaboratively with the LWF and franchise teams to share learnings and experience and ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
Develop and manage external relationships
Effectively develop and support a range of external relationships.
Respond effectively to queries or requests from stakeholders.
Engage with a diverse range of external stakeholders to support and develop projects as required.
Communications
Communicate effectively within the LWF; ensuring that messages are reliably passed to those who need to know.
Represent the LWF coherently in writing and verbally.
Events and Communications.
Plan and organise events to celebrate and grow our network of LW Employers, incl. playing an active role in the delivery of LW Week and assisting colleagues with event logistics
Represent and speak on behalf of the LWF at internal and external meetings and events.
Develop or feed into employer resources incl. marketing materials, blogs, reports, templates, and guides.
Develop and manage internal relationships
Work effectively with colleagues across Citizens UK.
Work collaboratively within the LWF team and actively participate in the team to ensure we meet the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
Generate income and resources
Contribute to plans and proposals to grow sources of income/resource.
Take personal responsibility for the careful stewardship of LWF’s resources.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
EXPERIENCE:
Comprehensive experience in an administrative role (E)
Experience of building positive relationships (E)
Experience of managing and updating Salesforce or similar databases (D)
Experience of delivering a range of high quality communications materials, including websites, reports, newsletters (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E)
Understanding of database and systems management (E)
Ability to take in and interpret information and present in a succinct manner (E)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, combined with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders (E)
Ability to act on own initiative to introduce and develop new systems as appropriate (E)
Strong attention to detail (E)
Strong IT skills to include MS Office and database software (E)
Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape in the UK (D)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to work demands (E)
A strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign and principles of Citizens UK (E)
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interviews will be in person in Leeds, week commencing 30th March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
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The Service Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of an innovative, high-quality service for carers across Croydon.
- Work collaboratively with carers and colleagues, the role will drive continuous learning, service improvements, and strong partnership engagement to ensure that carers receive meaningful and responsive support.
About you
- A dedicated and experienced leader with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of carers.
- Proven ability to manage and inspire teams, you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key.
- Strong communication skills enable you to build strategic partnerships and work effectively with stakeholders to drive positive change.
- A commitment to continuous learning and service excellence, you ensure that carers receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.
Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, please download our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview Process:
With a closing date of 15 February 2025 all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face meeting with an interview panel, on 24 February 2026
During the interview, candidates will also be required to give a 15-minute presentation, and details will be provided in advance.
Please allow one hour for the interview process.
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Are you looking for the ideal summer job? Would you like to work at the home to Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony? We are looking for a seasonal fundraiser to work at the stunning Rathlin Seabird Centre for the 2026 season, and it could be you!
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Rathlin Island (Reserve-based)
Ref: FEB20263057
Location: Rathlin Island
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Until the end of August/Early September 2026
Closing Date: Tue, 17th Feb 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
What’s the role about?
Rathlin Island is the only inhabited offshore island in Northern Ireland. Comprised of rugged cliffs, unimproved grassland and several lakes, Rathlin island is an idyllic place to work.
The team at Rathlin Seabird Centre have been delivering exemplary visitor experience for over 16 years, making the reserve a serious opportunity for fundraising and membership recruitment.
Ideally you will live on the island for the season and as a core part of both the Rathlin team and the Face to Face membership teams, you be working alongside staff and volunteers to welcome visitors to the reserve and enthuse them about the conservation importance of the site. You will be expected to role model best practices for reserve fundraising to inspire new memberships for the charity.
You don’t have to have fundraising experience - full training will be provided.
Expert knowledge of Northern Irish wildlife is not a pre-requisite, but a passion for conservation, an ability to employ effective communication skills and an eagerness to learn are essential.
About the Role
As part of the Northern Ireland Face to face fundraising team, you will work alongside our friendly staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the importance of this extraordinary site, and inspire them to support the vital conservation efforts.
The role is target-driven and requires confidence, resilience, and enthusiasm - but for those who thrive on purpose and people, it’s truly rewarding.
This position may be well suited to students or individuals seeking a recurring seasonal role each year.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge necessary.
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) ensuring stable income.
- Flexibility to work 5 days per week (flexible) to suit your schedule.
- Inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
- A chance to make a real difference for nature.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation - we’ll teach you the rest!
- Resilience and positivity when facing challenges.
- Confidence speaking with members of the public and working toward clear targets.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often independently.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable, not essential).
Additional Information:
- Fixed-term, Until Early September 2026
- The successful candidate may attend an in person induction and training at our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- Start Date: March 2026 - For a full list of our start dates please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
- Accommodation not available/provided
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form.
Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re best suited for this role.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
What would it mean to lead fundraising for a charity tackling some of the most entrenched health inequalities in the North West, and to know your work could directly change that story?
North West Cancer Research is a proudly regional charity that punches far above its weight. They tackle the cancers that hit our communities hardest, funding world-class research and delivering award-winning education and public health campaigns.
Cancer rates are up to 25% higher in parts of the North West than elsewhere in the UK. We're looking for a talented, strategic and values-driven Head of Fundraising to help grow and diversify income, to help shift the dial on these unequal outcomes.
What's on offer?
Salary: £55-65k, ideally appointing low-mid range
Location: Hybrid between home, Liverpool and around the region (currently 1-day per week in the office)
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible life and family-friendly culture
Reports to: Director of Brand and Income
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll lead and develop a high-performing team (currently x7), covering regional fundraising, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies and events. You'll be the architect of a bold, future-facing fundraising strategy - one that diversifies income, nurtures loyal supporters and sparks new opportunities across the region.
In short: this is your chance to join a brilliant and ambitious senior leadership team at a time of expansion with massive potential for both individual and collective growth.
About the job - here are just a few of the highlights:
- Set the vision: designing and delivering an innovative cross-organisational fundraising strategy.
- Lead with heart: coaching, supporting and developing your team to achieve meaningful, sustainable success.
- Innovate: spotting new income streams, testing new approaches and keeping ahead of sector trends.
- Build brilliant relationships: with supporters, donors, partners, academics, peers and Trustees.
- Champion best practice: compliance, data, supporter journeys and ethical fundraising will be your bread and butter.
- Be part of the bigger picture: as a member of the Senior Management Team, you'll help shape organisational direction and impact.
About you - you'll thrive here if you:
- Are an experienced fundraising leader who's delivered significant income growth across multiple streams (ideally leading seven-figure income).
- Love people - developing teams, nurturing donors and collaborating across the charity.
- Can bring fresh ideas, curiosity and creativity.
- Are confident with budgets, forecasting, data and KPIs, and can bring insight to decision-making.
- Care deeply about the inequalities faced across the North West, and want your work to change real lives.
If you're already imagining what you could do with this role, then we'd love to hear from you!
More about why you'll love working here
- A genuinely supportive team culture and a clear case for support.
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth.
- Stable and sustainable financial position, with the ability and desire to invest in fundraising.
- Flexible, hybrid working and encouragement to focus on your wellbeing.
Are you ready to apply?
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Ellen at Charity People as the first step.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 19th February
Interviews will be held mid-March
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 organisation
Sortition Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2017 to build a movement for permanent, powerful citizens’ assemblies. It generates income by delivering professional sortition services to governments, civil society, and organisations like the Global Assembly, using surplus funds to campaign for a democracy fit for the 21st century. We are structured as a workers' co-operative.
The values that guide our goals are Social Justice and Collective Wisdom and the values that guide our culture are curiosity, care, and courage. We have a small but growing team across the UK, Australia, and the EU.
About the project
The Sortition Foundation, alongside democracy movement allies, is campaigning for a permanent citizens' assembly (CA) in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester's governance is flawed, with a mayoral authority backed by a small, indirectly elected Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), leaving residents with just one vote every four years. A permanent CA would address this deficit by giving people a voice and holding leaders accountable. A CA would not only benefit greater Manchester but strengthen the Mayor’s decision-making and boost the region’s influence. As metro mayors expand nationwide, this campaign sets a powerful precedent, positioning Greater Manchester as a leader in democratic reform.
About the role
This role supports the delivery of a campaign for a permanent citizens’ assembly in Greater Manchester. Working closely with the Head of Organising and the wider organising and campaigns team, the Organiser will help engage existing supporters, reach new people, and support the practical delivery of organising activities and administration (keeping records and contact lists, etc).
The role is focused on implementation and support, rather than campaign strategy, senior political representation (i.e. this is not a lobbying campaign), or organisational decision-making. The postholder will contribute to base-building and supporter engagement while developing their organising skills within a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
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Support the delivery of organising activity in Greater Manchester, including door-knocking, stalls, meetings, and events.
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Help deliver new supporter briefings, both online and offline, using materials and formats developed by the organising and campaigns team.
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Carry out one-to-one conversations with supporters to build relationships, understand motivations, and encourage involvement.
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Support the organisation and facilitation of local campaign meetings and activities.
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Assist with maintaining contact with supporters and community groups, with responsibility for relationship ownership remaining with senior campaign staff.
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Gather feedback and insights from supporters and share these with the Head of Organising and campaigns team.
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Support campaign actions and moments identified by the organising and campaigns team.
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Assist with administrative and logistical tasks related to campaign delivery, as required.
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Feed into strategic reflection and development as part of a team of equals.
Essential skills, experience and attributes
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Experience of community organising, campaigning, volunteering, or grassroots engagement (paid or unpaid).
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Willingness to use face-to-face organising methods, including door-knocking and public outreach.
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Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people and listen with curiousity and care.
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Clear and confident communicator, able to explain ideas in an accessible way.
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Comfortable working as part of a small team and participating in strategic development, and following agreed strategic direction.
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Reliable and organised, with the ability to manage tasks independently with appropriate support.
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Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the campaign.
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Previous relationship with and/or close knowledge of Greater Manchester and its communities.
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A commitment to Sortition Foundation’s values of social justice and collective wisdom, and its cultural values of courage, curiosity, and care.
Desirable skills, experience and attributes
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Experience supporting or participating in organising or campaigning projects.
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Familiarity with deliberative democracy, citizens’ assemblies, or related ideas.
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Connections to community groups or networks in Greater Manchester or the North West.
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An interest in developing facilitation and organising skills over time.
Working style
This is a hybrid, community-based role, combining flexible home working with regular in-person organising across Greater Manchester. The role is suitable for someone looking to grow their organising experience within a supportive and collaborative team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.