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Graduate Engineer

Location UK Wide

£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 143REC

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid the with a requirement to work 2/3 days per week from the nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub

Contract: Permanent

Disclosure: Basic/Enhanced/ DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will not be working with school and community groups in the region alone.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure

As a Graduate Engineer, you will help produce technical work by using your developing skills and knowledge. You will work with periodic supervision, within a personalised graduate programme which will support you as you grow your expertise. This includes structured mentoring on the path to ICE chartership. Your work will contribute to delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions that support the mission of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers, technicians and other technical specialists. Together, you will help deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work within agreed guidelines to manage your own tasks across different projects.
• Use your growing technical skills to help produce project outputs, such as drawings, specifications and reports.
• Follow established processes and work under periodic supervision when needed.
• Use analytical thinking and problem solving skills to help address project challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who’s eager to learn, excited by real‑world challenges, and keen to build a wide-ranging technical skillset. As part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll get hands‑on experience across live projects, develop your engineering expertise through structured mentoring, and play a part in shaping healthier, more sustainable places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. It’s the perfect role for someone who wants to grow quickly, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a mission-driven organisation.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• You have either: a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering or another clearly related specialism, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• You have an awareness of best practice in healthy street design.
• You have an awareness of health and safety legislation.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.  

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 28 April 2026
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams over a two week period commencing 11 May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process

St Nicholas Hospice Care is a successful charity serving the local area of West Suffolk and Thetford. Every year we support nearly 2,000 local people, delivering care across multiple settings. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too, and include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help.

Are you great at building connections, inspiring others, and turning ideas into action? As our Community Fundraiser, you’ll bring people together, support creativity, and build strong relationships across the community.

In this varied, people‑focused role, you’ll meet supporters, guide them with their fundraising plans, and help deliver events that bring energy and joy to our community. You’ll spot opportunities, encourage fundraisers, and make every supporter feel valued.

Working with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll share stories, deliver engaging activities, and help connect people to a cause that matters. Every conversation and event supports St Nicholas Hospice Care in providing compassionate care to nearly 2,000 people each year.

What you’ll do:

·Build strong relationships with supporters and local groups

·Provide excellent supporter care and practical fundraising guidance

·Represent the hospice at events and community activities

·Work with colleagues and volunteers on inspiring initiatives

·Identify opportunities to grow income and widen our supporter base

What you’ll bring:

·Warm, engaging communication skills

·Confidence working toward fundraising targets

·Strong organisation and attention to detail

·A proactive, positive and compassionate approach

·Experience in customer‑focused or relationship‑based roles

 
Working for us:

As an employee you will receive the following benefits:

·Options for some home working

·Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme

·25 days annual leave increasing to 29 with service (pro rata for part time employees)

·Enhanced Occupational sick pay scheme

·Home-made meals available in our onsite bistro

·Access to a group pension plan or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)

·Life assurance

·Free onsite parking

·Access to Blue Light Card scheme

·Social events (such as photography group, quiz nights, picnics and more)

Become part of a role that celebrates people, strengthens community spirit, and supports care that truly matters.

Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now.

As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF’s income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions.

Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising strategy and leadership

• Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections
• Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships
• Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner 
• Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records  

 2. Corporate Partnerships 

• Oversee the SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes
• Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships
• Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships 
• Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support

3. Business development 

• Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index  
• Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility 

4. Trusts and foundations 

• Oversee the SMF’s relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline  
• Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations

5. Philanthropy and individual giving   

• Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events 
• Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters

6. Leadership and management 

• Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing 
• Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF’s leadership behaviours 
• Work with the CEO and the rest of the SMT to shape the SMF’s strategic priorities, set the annual business plan, budget and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance

Please see full job description attached for more details. 

Person Specification:

We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below: 

1.  Leadership
2.  Communication
3.  Adaptability
4.  Professionalism 
5.  Decision-making

Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:

• Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management
• Experience in securing funding, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals 
• Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders 
• Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained 
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, team and individual income targets and monitor income performance 
• Familiar with using a CRM as a tool for partnership and income development

See attached job description for more detail on the person specification

Ways of working:

• Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. 
• Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. 

Benefits

• 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
• Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Tuesday 28th April 2026 and provide the following information:

1) A recent work history, detailing:
       i.     Job title
       ii.    Employer
       iii.   Dates of employment/Period in post

2) A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.)

3) Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.)

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of Supporter Relations Income Officer to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

The post holder will oversee the day-to-day supporter relations Income operations, contributing towards developing and managing related processes for staff, supporters and the public in order to ensure all fundraising administration opportunities and supporter contribution to IR are maximised.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring income is processed accurately, ensuring that supporters receive the highest standards of customer service. The post holder will also ensure that information held on supporters is accurate, appropriate and up to date to support IR objectives.

The successful candidate must have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of Raiser’s Edge
• Demonstrable experience of performing data extractions, reporting and data analysis
• A good level of competence in MS Excel, with specific reference to data manipulation
• Analytical and pro-active with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a methodical manner with constant attention to detail
• Working understanding of the gift aid scheme
• Experience of working in customer service environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to work longer hours including weekends during peak campaigns

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit: 

What we offer UK colleagues - Islamic Relief Worldwide

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

CPRE was set up 100 years ago with the aims of the ‘conservation of what is beautiful and interesting in our countryside and towns and villages; and the encouragement of the right type of development’.Today these words are just as relevant as when they were written in the 1920s and we campaign for good planning, protection from speculative development and the enhancement of nature and accessibility of our green spaces. 

CPRE Oxfordshire is an independent charity, federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach.The Director will work with our Trustees and network of volunteers to formulate local strategy, run local campaigns and liaise with the National Charity.The Director is assisted by a small staff team. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Oxfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Oxfordshire at County and National forums.The role also involves management of the small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising and volunteer management.

Responsibilities: 

The Branch Director is responsible for leading and managing the Branch’s activities and for reporting these to the Branch Chairman and Executive Committee.This includes: 

1. Policy and Strategy 

1.1 Contributing to and implementing our position statements and strategy, as agreed by the Branch Executive Committee, in order to respond effectively to Government policies, legislation and development issues affecting Oxfordshire’s countryside. 

1.2. Overseeing responses to consultations relevant to CPRE Oxfordshire. 

1.3 Maintaining good working relationships with National CPRE and other branches. 

1.4 Developing relationships with other local/national campaign groups and Parish Councils. 

2. Campaigns and projects  

2.1 Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees. 

2.2 Managing Branch resources effectively to achieve campaign / project objectives, including use of the expertise of staff, branch consultants and volunteers. 

2.3 Developing new projects to align with remit of CPRE and extend the reach of the organisation 

3. Local Planning 

3.1 Enabling the Branch and District groups to respond effectively to strategic plans, local plans, neighbourhood planning, planning applications and related matters. 

3.2 Assisting with public inquiries and examinations, including preparing and presenting evidence. 

4. Membership & Fundraising 

4.1 Devising and implementing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members. 

4.2 Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the membership and income generation working group. 

4.3 Promoting and maintaining active involvement of volunteers and recruiting new volunteers. 

5. Public Relations 

5.1 Ensuring CPRE Oxfordshire is promoted effectively to the public and stakeholders.

5.2. Maintaining oversight of charity communications through different media channels. 

6. Management of Staff, Volunteers, Budgets & Resources 

6.1 Leading and coordinating Branch staff and resources, in line with agreed priorities and budgets. 

6.2 Managing the Branch Office including the work of the staff team. 

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at CPRE, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because diverse workplaces can make better and more creative decisions.Whatever your background, we welcome your application.

nterviews held on the 28th and 29th April 2026

Due to the frequency of travel required, applicants should be based within reasonable travelling distance of the Midlands delivery areas, ideally within the West Midlands, and must have access to a vehicle.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?

Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a supportive team?

Rees supports people who have experienced foster care or residential care at any stage in their lives, including those with custodial experience. We recognise the importance of lifelong support networks and aim to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives.

We listen and offer help and advice across a wide range of areas, working with public and voluntary sector partners, businesses and other organisations.

Overview

The Regional Project Co-Ordinator will support the planning, coordination and delivery of programmes and initiatives for care experienced people.

Working closely with colleagues, delivery partners and stakeholders, you will help ensure programme activity runs smoothly and reaches those who may benefit most. The role combines project coordination with hands on delivery, including supporting workshops, events and engagement activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that improves wellbeing, connection and life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Coordinate the day to day delivery of programmes and initiatives
• Support the planning and delivery of workshops, events and activities
• Attend and assist with delivery sessions alongside partners
• Maintain project plans, monitor progress and adjust activity where needed
• Coordinate delivery partners to ensure services meet the needs of care experienced people

2. Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, commissioners and stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders
• Address issues promptly and effectively
• Organise meetings and ensure clear communication and follow up
• Prepare and share updates and reports

3. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor delivery against agreed KPIs
• Maintain accurate project documentation including reports and risk logs
• Track budgets and flag any issues
• Collect and analyse feedback and outcome data
• Support reporting to commissioners and funders
• Identify opportunities to improve programme delivery

4. Budget Monitoring

• Liaise with the finance team regarding project budgets
• Identify and escalate any financial risks or concerns

5. Quality and Compliance

• Support quality assurance processes to maintain high standards

6. Additional Duties

• Participate in meetings, training and events as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of programmes
• Work in line with the charity’s vision and values
• Respond flexibly to changing demands
• Act as a positive ambassador for the organisation
• Undertake continuing professional development
• Carry out other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands, with a focus on the West Midlands
• Access to a vehicle
• Experience coordinating projects or programmes, ideally within health, social care or the voluntary sector
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately
• Experience analysing data and preparing reports
• Budget awareness
• Problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tools

Desirable

• Local knowledge of the Midlands communities, particularly the West Midlands
• Understanding of the challenges faced by care experienced people
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable engaging with participants and stakeholders in workshops and events
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Proactive and solution focused
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and trustworthy

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from those who are care experienced. The closing date for this role is Friday 8th May 2026 at 9am. 

Our Organisation

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position is in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.

Role Purpose:

The Policy and Advocacy team within Womankind influences a transformative, feminist agenda for change in solidarity with movement partners and allies. This role reports to the UK and Global Policy and Advocacy Manager.

This is a full-time UK based role that supports the policy and advocacy team’s efforts from a decolonial feminist lens, in line with Womankind’s 2030 strategy and the Influencing Sub-Strategy. Reporting to the Movement Strengthening and Feminist Funding Policy & Advocacy Manager, the role will engage in Policy and Advocacy operational and management support, contribute to advocacy learning and exchange, knowledge production, coordination of MEL-related outputs, and represent Womankind internally and externally vis-à-vis its advocacy objectives.

Areas of responsibility:

1.Policy and Advocacy Operational and Management Support

• Assists the Policy and Advocacy team to respond to the needs and opportunities in the WRO and feminist movement and feminist funding ecosystem context. This includes mapping the context, conducting research, drafting internal briefing documents, attending in-person meetings with state and civil society actors, and dispatching external communication as appropriate.

• Taking the lead in partner and ally communications in relation to various policy and advocacy opportunities.

• Assisting the Policy and Advocacy Team to complete, file and dispatch finance and administration forms including international transfer forms.

• Supports annual operational and budget planning processes.

2.Policy and Advocacy Governance Support

• Schedules monthly Policy and Advocacy meetings, attend and document the said meetings, on a rotational basis with the other P&A Officer.

• Contribute to reporting processes at Womankind to ensure high quality narrative and financial work plans and reports, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, linking and learning, and financial management - in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;

• Contribute to all necessary or ongoing partner due diligence in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;

• Contribute to regular progress reports for key stakeholders including donor reporting;

• Contribute to project and funder administration and record keeping to ensure that it is delivered with excellence;

• Contribute to recruitment process administrative tasks as requested.

3. Contribution to knowledge and evidence base

• Acts as the Policy and Advocacy Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Liaison to contribute to effective and appropriate technical monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes linked to Policy and Advocacy work in collaboration with the Impact and Learning Manager.

• Working with the Impact and Learning Manager to ensure Policy and Advocacy work is captured in the Policy Programmes and Learning annual reports.

• Support the planning of key policy and advocacy engagement spaces.

• Support the Policy and Advocacy team’s learning and exchange efforts, and knowledge production efforts.

• Contributes to the work of the communications team through drafting content on Policy and Advocacy work for the website and social media channels.

• Coordinates quarterly updates from the Policy and Advocacy team and liaise with officers in the policy and advocacy, grant making and fundraising teams to ensure these are captured and sent to partners.

4. Representation

• Represents the policy and advocacy team in cross-organisational initiatives and information sharing activities as determined by the policy and advocacy team, and in consultation with the line manager.

Key relationships and collaboration:

Internal:

1. P&A team.

2. Grantmaking & Partnerships Team.

3. Fundraising Team.

External:

1. Partners.

2. WRO & Feminist Movement Allies.

3. Regional and International Bodies.

Person Specification

Qualification and training:

• A bachelor’s degree qualification in a relevant social sciences field e.g. international development or legal studies, human rights, gender studies, or equivalent experience.

Essential Experience:

1. At least 3 years’ experience of working in organisations that engage in strategic, partner-centred, evidence-based advocacy with demonstrable results.

2. Experience of supporting the implementation of global advocacy projects and/or programmes to a high standard, for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality that are transnational and/or multi-stakeholder in scope;

3. Strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Skills.

4. Demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams including women’s movements, and/or membership movements, networks or coalitions targeting governments and civil society in the UK, and globally.

5. Experience of working with partner organisations located outside the UK with the ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and in different cultural settings;

6. Astute planner who can deliver multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.

Desirable Experience:

1. Demonstratable facilitation skills.

2. Strong feminist politics and analysis lens.

3. Experience of contributing to reports (narrative and financial) to donors.

Essential Travel Requirements: International travel is an essential requirement for this role. The post holder must undertake reasonable international travel to fulfil their duties. This is expected to be no more than four weeks per year.

Knowledge and Skills:

• An organised, credible, confident self-starter with the ability to respond in a timely way to emergent needs and opportunities in the UK and globally.

• A collegial and collaborative team player who can work effectively as part of a diverse team in ways that contribute to a creative, safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Excellent written, verbal influencing and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.

• A flexible, creative, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

• Advanced ICT skills and experience of developing and using the systems required within a dynamic, multinational and inclusive environment.

• Understanding of and commitment to working in line with Womankind’s feminist and anti-racist stance.

Values and behaviours

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and supports our staff equitably across our locations.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Application timelines

Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.

Our Organisation

Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women's movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women's voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be co-located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.

Role Purpose

The Fundraising & Marketing team's purpose is to advocate for and raise flexible and unrestricted funding to enable Womankind to deliver it's 2030 organisational strategy.

This post will support the growth of trusts and foundations income by carrying out prospect research, preparing proposals and reports for small and medium-sized donors, and cultivating and stewarding new and existing donor relationships to secure long-term income for Womankind.

Areas of responsibilities:

• Prospect research – Co-ordinate the prospect research requirements for trusts and foundations, working closely with the Philanthropy Manager – Foundations, produce clear and relevant donor profiles and where relevant, make recommendations for donor cultivation and development

• Proposal and report development - Produce and send high quality, engaging and relevant applications and reports to trusts and foundations and develop and maintain efficient ways of keeping existing and prospective donors up to date and engaged on the work of Womankind.

• Donor relationship management - Establish and manage long term, effective and values-aligned relationships with existing and prospective trust and foundation donors by providing excellent donor and supporter care. Maintain prompt and personalised thanking to donors.

• Event management support - Work with the Philanthropy Manager – Foundations and Philanthropy Manager – Corporate Partnerships to coordinate a range of cultivation and engagement events for key donors including researching venues, co-ordinating invitation process and guest list management, liaising with relevant staff and post-event follow up.

Key relationships and collaboration:

• Internally: fundraising, grant making and feminist partnerships, communications, policy and advocacy and finance and resources

• Externally: Trusts and foundations, other donors, sector allies

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in a fundraising role, with a focus on relationship-based fundraising, ideally trusts and foundations

• Experience and a proven track record of growing income from trusts and foundations

• Demonstrable experience of prospect research

• Proven ability to write compelling proposals and reports communicating complex project information to donors

• Proven ability to form good working relationships with colleagues across the organisation

• Proven experience using a fundraising database (ideally Beacon) to maintain accurate donor records, manage invitation guest lists for events, and extract data for donor reporting and prospect tracking

• Experience of fundraising for a UK based organisation

Essential Travel requirements: the role requires a willingness for occasional overseas travel. This may involve an overnight stay.

Desirable:

• An understanding of fundraising from corporate or major donors

• Experience of growing unrestricted income

• Experience fundraising for an intermediary funder or sub-granting programme

• Experience of organising donor events

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong presentation and communications skills with the confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders

• Understanding ethical fundraising principles and performing initial due diligence checks

• Highly organised approach with meticulous attention to detail

• A good understanding of relationship-based fundraising

• A good knowledge of the funding environment in the women's rights sector

Values and Behaviours

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy.

Application timelines

Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.

“The go-to organisation for a public health perspective”.

(Senior UK Government official)

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health in the UK. It has a rich heritage, with its origins dating back more than 160 years and is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through the next phase of its evolution, maintaining and building upon its established reputation and influence. The role requires a wide-ranging set of skills, capabilities and experience, proven leadership and credibility at the highest level. The successful candidate will have strong negotiating and influencing skills, and the ability to work independently, with board-level accountability, and be expected to develop and sustain extensive national networks across local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary sector and central Government. Possessing an adaptability in working practice together with a self-motivated, proactive approach that performs well under pressure, the successful candidate will be educated to Masters level with ongoing study in public health. In addition, they should have senior management training or equivalent experience and a clear record of continuing professional development. Experience should include at least five years in the public health environment, including in policy development, plus a minimum of three years in operational, financial and resource management.

Accountable to our Board of Trustees and the wider membership, the new CEO will develop the strategic direction of the Association and lead the organisation to deliver a rolling medium-term Strategic Business Plan, balanced budgets and effective governance in compliance with company and charity law. An ability to prioritise planned and reactive work programmes to meet the needs of our membership is required, alongside the sourcing and delivery of timely bids for external funding together with the management of staff and resources to ensure value for money and staff wellbeing.

The post holder will support the President, Vice‑President, Board and ADPH Council by applying public health knowledge through teaching, coaching, publishing and presenting as appropriate, maintaining a personal programme of continuing professional development, and be expected to uphold the Association’s values of members first, excellence, collaboration, inclusion and professionalism. Occasional travel, throughout the UK, and flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work will also be necessary.

To apply, submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your leadership experience, strategic achievements and vision for supporting Directors of Public Health across the UK.

Graduate Urban Designer

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Graduate Urban Designer 

Location UK Wide 

£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Ref: 146REC 

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub 

Contract: Permanent 

Disclosure: Basic/Enhanced/ DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will not be working with school and community groups in the region. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure 

As the Graduate Urban Designer, you will help create technical work by using your developing specialist skills and knowledge. 

You will work under close supervision and mentorship, within a personalised graduate programme which will support you as you grow your expertise. This includes structured mentoring on the path to chartership. 

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers, technicians, and other technical specialists. There will also be opportunities for direct engagement with our partners and communities, designing place-based sustainable active travel solutions to deliver real and lasting change. 

 
Your role is to support the delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Working within clear and established guidelines. 
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  Managing your own tasks, even when you are working on several projects at the same time.
• Using analytical thinking and problem solving skills to help address challenges that come up during projects.
• Using your developing specialist skills and knowledge to help create project outputs. 
  These may include technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Using innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your project work. 

 This role is ideal for someone who loves creative problem‑solving and wants to build a broad, future‑focused urban design skillset. You’ll work hands‑on across real projects, engaging directly with communities to understand their needs and help shape inspiring, people‑centred places. Supported through a structured graduate programme, you’ll develop your technical abilities while contributing to innovative, sustainable active‑travel schemes that deliver lasting change. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll grow quickly, gain meaningful experience, and play a key role in designing healthier, more accessible streets and spaces. 

ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. 

• You have either a degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant area such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another clearly relevant specialism, or 3 years of work experience in a relevant role.
• You have awareness of good practice in healthy street design.
• You have awareness of health and safety legislation and how it relates to your work.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES 

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are: 

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement. 

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. 

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. 

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. 

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. 

Wellbeing Support 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme 

Financial Benefits 

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 
• Discount benefits 
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary  

Family Friendly Policies 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Application deadline: 23:59, 28 April 2026
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams over a two-week period commencing from 11May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.   
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.