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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in our London office E1, with frequent travel to our stores across London and to our warehouse in Canning Town. Some homeworking available in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
As Director of Retail, you will provide bold strategic leadership to grow and strengthen the organisation’s retail operation, creating an innovative and inspiring pre-loved retail experience across both shops and online. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director of Commerce & Enterprise and wider teams, you will drive sustainable income growth, expand the retail portfolio, and integrate e-commerce to deliver a seamless omnichannel offer. With an impactful focus on achieving ambitious revenue targets and building strategic partnerships, you will use retail as a powerful platform to engage communities and supporters in Crisis’s mission to end homelessness.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team of staff and volunteers, fostering an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through inspiring leadership and clear direction, you will ensure operational excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer experience across the retail estate. Combining commercial acumen with purpose-driven leadership, this role will ensure Crisis’s retail growth is not only financially strong but also socially impactful, helping to create lasting change for people experiencing homelessness.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and strategic retail leader with a proven record of growing and transforming retail operations, ideally within the charity or high street sector. You will bring strong people leadership and financial acumen, a passion for charity retail, an understanding of e-commerce, and the ability to turn strategic vision into clear operational delivery. With experience leading large and dispersed teams, you will be an inspirational and collaborative leader who empowers others to perform at their best while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
You will have the skills to drive income growth and customer engagement across both physical and digital channels, underpinned by a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. With sound knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding, you’ll ensure Crisis’s retail spaces are safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all. Above all, you’ll share our commitment to ending homelessness and live our values — being Bold in your ambition, Impactful in your leadership, Collaborative in your approach, and Equitable in how you support staff, volunteers, and communities.
Please visit our website to view the job pack.
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 12 April 2026 at 23:59
Interview format:
Stakeholder panel: Wednesday 27 April 2026 at one of our London shops. This will involve meeting with a panel of key stakeholders for an informal conversation where you can learn more about the role, organisation and ask questions.
Main panel interview date and location: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at our London office, E1. The interview will be a range of competency, values and hypothetical questions and there will be a presentation.
AI in Job Applications
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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.
Team Leader
Service: Bolton Listening Lounge
Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (£23,419.46 - £25,701.08 per annum for part-time, 30 hours per week)
Location: BAND, 125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA
This post is office based working evenings and 3 weekend evenings on a four week rolling Rota (One full weekend, a Saturday or Sunday evening and two weekends off). Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: 30 hours per week (part-time)
Contract: Fixed Term until the end of March 2027
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Working in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust and MhIST (Mental Health Support Team), the Bolton Listening Lounge is a collaborative approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support from late afternoon into the evening. It provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or who feel that they are going through a personal crisis. Our service staff will offer low level calming interventions and one to one support to identify the cause of the emotional distress and to put in place a plan including signposting and referring on to other organisations and services.
We are looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living and a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. You will provide leadership to a small team of Support, Time and Recovery workers and demonstrate a commitment to a one team approach. You will have demonstrable experience of supporting staff or volunteers in their role and aptitude for managing professional relationships.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To provide leadership, guidance, supervision and appraisal to a small team of STR workers and to work with the Service Manager and HR on any absence, conduct or performance issues as they arise.
2. To be committed to providing an integrated one team approach to people who use our service and to work as part of a team to provide support to people using the Listening Lounge
3. To support STR workers to develop good practice in service delivery, recording and risk management skills and to implement Quality Assurance activities to monitor practice.
4. To manage risk and safeguarding effectively, offering support and advice to staff and monitoring high risk cases, ensuring that escalation processes are appropriately and consistently applied, and updating the Service Manager and external agencies as required.
5. To support workers in delivering targeted work with individuals to plan their support and achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them, and to work with the wider Listening Lounge team to support the development and implementation of an action plan to support the individual.
6. To actively promote the use of outcome tools and analyse relevant data to support the Service Manager in delivering on KPI’s as required. To produce outcomes focused reports which evidence achievement and to adhere to timeframes at all the times.
7. To be responsible for the Health and Safety of STR workers on a day-to-day basis, including ensuring local policies and procedures are adhered to.
8. To develop and maintain networks with other organisations and agencies in order to strengthen safe working practices for service users, in line with organisational and local policies and processes
9. To maintain accurate case records and up-to-date case files using the agreed case management and recording system (currently INFORM). To ensure information handling is compliant with GDPR law and FA policies and procedures.
10. To attend and when required to chair team meetings.
11. To make a commitment to regular supervision, including the ability to be responsive to critical challenge, advice, feedback and direction.
12. To have an understanding and to comply with, Family Action’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
13. To deputise for the Service Manager as and when required.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro rota, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Closing date Tuesday 31st March @5pm
· To learn more about Family Action: Careers
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 6th April 2026.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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This role is with One Newham, and we at Your Place are recruiting on their behalf.
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Network Coordinator
Location: Hybrid – home based, but with regular attendance of meetings in Newham
Background:
One Newham is a network of voluntary and community organisations that are rooted in local communities and work to improve the lives of people in Newham. One Newham was created so that members learn from each other, benefit from each other’s strengths and expertise and through collaboration, innovate to find the best solutions to the issues that concern local people and communities, and the funds to support these.
Our mission is to champion and strengthen local charities and community organisations. We do so by facilitating collaborative action in Newham.
Our values inform everything we do:
Inclusion
Ensure all community groups, including grassroots organisations, feel supported and valued.
Transparency
Maintain clear, open communication with members and stakeholders.
Leadership
Take bold initiatives and act as a catalyst for sector-wide growth.
Respect
Value and honour the diversity and rights of members and the community.
We have four strategic priorities that guide our work:
Connect: We connect individuals, organisations, and communities to each other, services, and opportunities. We build partnerships and networks that facilitate collective action and initiatives.
Support: We provide and commission a support programme for our members, ranging from one-to-one advice and training, to small grants and partnership funding. We help initiatives start up and keep going by adding capacity and/or hosting projects, programmes, and fledgling organisations.
Champion: We advocate for community and voluntary action, give our members a voice, and showcase their work to funders, policy makers, and anyone interested in how local activists make a difference in Newham.
Influence: We collect data and evidence of the impact of voluntary action, and policy, on the well-being of local communities. We build relationships and engage in conversations so that policies, plans, and strategies are designed to support residents, communities, and voluntary organisations in Newham.
Purpose of the Role
The Administrator / Finance Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of One Newham. The postholder will provide reliable financial administration, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and reporting cycles, and ensure effective office and administrative systems are in place, with a strong emphasis on finance.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (priority area)
• Maintain accurate financial records on QuickBooks.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasts.
• Process invoices, expenses and reimbursements.
• Prepare draft management accounts.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Administer SafeHR (online payroll system) and manage pension returns.
• Maintain grant and project financial trackers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
Administration & Office Management
• Maintain administrative systems and filing structures.
• Oversee supplies, equipment and IT procurement.
• Support onboarding of staff and volunteers.
• Act as first point of contact for routine enquiries.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes and support diary coordination.
• Assist the Network Coordinator in the organisation of network events and conferences as required, including the annual conference and Green Fair.
• Prepare board papers and governance documentation.
• Maintain databases and contact lists.
IT & Systems Support
• Coordinate basic IT troubleshooting and liaise with external providers.
• Maintain equipment records, licences and renewals.
• Support development of internal processes and digital tools.
Community Hire Scheme
• Coordinate the Community Hire Scheme, set up booking procedures, payments and deposits, and coordinate collections and returns.
• Organise regular maintenance of the equipment for hire.
• Liaise with and support the Hire Scheme volunteers and ensure that their expenses are paid on time.
• Promote the scheme widely and ensure that it is taken up by local residents and community groups.
Member and Network Communications
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and mailing groups for One Newham members and partners.
• Support the production and circulation of member communications, including e-bulletins, newsletters and event invitations.
• Upload and update content on the One Newham website and/or member portals (where applicable).
• Assist with communications for forums, training sessions and network events (e.g. creating simple flyers, booking links, reminders).
• Help ensure a consistent, timely flow of information to members about opportunities, funding, training and key local developments.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Experience in a finance-focused administrative role, ideally in a charity or small organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience maintaining financial records, processing invoices and preparing reconciliations.
• Good understanding of office administration systems and general office management.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive) and Google apps.
• Experience maintaining contact lists or simple CRM/mailing systems.
Skills & Abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear emails and simple updates for members.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a small team environment.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day challenges.
Personal Attributes
• Reliable, proactive and well-organised.
• Calm, flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, members and partners.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Alignment with One Newham’s mission to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.
Desirable
• Experience using email marketing or CRM tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Salesforce, Plinth etc.).
• Experience supporting grant administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and good practice.
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva) for simple flyers or social media graphics.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Lead research and policy projects
You will lead our Research and Policy team and manage our research experts. This will include leading on existing and new projects from concept design to funder reporting, as well as conducting research in different areas of economic and social policy like social security, pensions, VAWG, labour market, social care, etc.
Maintain and forge external partnerships
You will maintain, identify and forge new collaborations with academics, feminist organisations and economics think tanks.
Represent WBG at external events and to the media
You will represent WBG in meetings with key stakeholders and speak at external events. You will also be a spokesperson for the press, radio and broadcast TV to promote WBG’s research and analysis.
Contribute to our advocacy strategy
You will work closely with our Communications and Public Affairs team to ensure our research outputs are relevant to our advocacy goals and that they are accessible to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, politicians, journalists, and feminist campaigning organisations.
Supervise our research and policy support programme
In collaboration with our Head of Training and Capacity Building you will expand our programme of research and policy support for grassroots organisations in the UK and internationally.
Manage a team and support its members
You will be leading not only projects but also people. You will have experience of supporting, motivating and leading a team of people and supporting them to develop new skills and grow in their careers. This includes staff members and paid interns.
Hours: 30 hours per week. We operate a shorter working week with 30 hours the equivalent of full time. We are happy to consider a secondment role and/or flexible working arrangements. Some out of hours working will be required for which TOIL will be given.
Location: Must be resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Post is hybrid with requirement to be in the office at least once a week. Office is in Vauxhall, London.
Duration: 10-month fixed-term contract.
Line management: Reports to the Director, manages three staff members and any paid interns working in the Research and Policy team.
Start date: Late May 2026
Interviews will be held on w/c 13 April 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
1MM Regional Manager for London - £32,000 per annum plus London Weighting
6mth fixed term contract, extending subject to funding
No sponsorship available - only candidates with Right to Work in the UK status need apply
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Lead growth. Build partnerships. Drive high‑quality mentoring across the capital.
One Million Mentors (1MM) is looking for an ambitious and relationship‑driven Regional Manager to lead our work across Greater London. You’ll play a central role in expanding our impact, building powerful partnerships, and ensuring young people across the city access high‑quality mentoring opportunities.
What you’ll do
- Establish 100 new, high‑quality mentoring matches each quarter, ensuring mentors and mentees are trained and meeting.
- Meet all quality assurance KPIs and uphold 1MM’s commitment to rigour and good governance.
- Lead the expansion of 1MM across Greater London, securing partnerships with employers, volunteer platforms, schools, colleges, charities, employment programmes, Local Councils and third‑sector networks.
- Digitally match mentoring pairs using the 1MM Platform, supporting users and maintaining accurate programme administration.
- Recruit at least 10 new youth partners each quarter to sustain programme growth.
- Provide clear, regular reporting on progress and performance.
- Contribute to a positive, high‑performance culture, with potential for line‑management responsibilities as the team grows.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:
- Programme Development & Planning — Experience shaping or delivering programme plans and activities.
- Target‑Driven Delivery — Confidence working to ambitious KPIs and achieving results.
- Partnership Building & Outreach — Ability to identify, engage and secure partners across sectors.
- Programme Facilitation & Recruitment — Skilled in delivering activities and managing recruitment pipelines.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management — Strong relationship‑builder, including with senior stakeholders.
- Mentoring & Social Action Insight — Understanding of, or commitment to, mentoring and social action.
- People Leadership — Ability to motivate, support and empower staff or volunteers.
- Presentation & Communication Skills — Confident presenting online and in person, adapting to different audiences.
- Digital & Analytical Capability — Competent with IT systems, especially Google Sheets and Excel.
- Personal Effectiveness & Resilience — Self‑motivated, organised, adaptable and quality‑driven.
A commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice, equal opportunities, and inclusive delivery is essential.
What we offer
- A chance to be part of a dynamic, values‑driven organisation creating lasting social change.
- Opportunities to work across the business, public and third sectors, developing innovative approaches to youth potential.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Monthly Learning & Development sessions.
- Three additional Christmas shutdown days (not taken from annual leave).
- 15 hours of volunteering leave per year.
How to apply
Application is made by submitting a CV and a Cover Letter.
The Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate these competencies in more detail (guidance is attached).The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the chosen role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 1 page of A4. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
We encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this role.
One Million Mentors is committed to ensuring all necessary steps are taken to protect children and adults at risk from harm. All 1MM staff are expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Any employment with One MIllion Mentors will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
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A self-disclosure form
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A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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Receipt of satisfactory references
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Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Applications should include your notice period and two referees where possible, to be contacted with your permission.
We will be carrying out rolling interviews for these roles so encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment. The final closing date is 12 noon on Monday 30th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close this application early.
We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants.
To transform our society by connecting one million young people with one million opportunities.



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ScotsCare is a modern charity with a 420 year-old history, providing financial, practical and emotional support to first and second generation Scots and their families in Greater London. We support three client groups, children and families, working age adults and older people, with a wide range of services including family support, counselling, advocacy, financial support, sheltered housing, homelessness, social events and befriending
We are currently seeking to appoint a part time Community Engagement Co-ordinator for our charity based in central London.
The Community Engagement Co-ordinator is responsible for developing with the Communications Manager a community engagement strategy for ScotsCare, in order to increase awareness and engagement with ScotsCare services and support, with the aim of increasing the number of people using ScotsCare services. A particular focus is on building relationships with organisations that engage with potential clients (ScotsCare service users), including councils, NHS, local community partners, service providers and other charities.
Key Duties include:
- Cultivate positive relationships with partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
- Increase the visibility and understanding of the work of the charity.
- Attend community events (in-person and online) as a ScotsCare representative, including some evening and weekend events.
- Identify agencies and groups in the community who could benefit from understanding the work of the charity and provide in-person and/or online presentations and overviews.
- Lead staff and volunteers and act as their main point of contact providing support with undertaking community engagement activities.
- Create marketing and messaging materials of both written and data elements to include pamphlets, brochures, and presentations, newsletters and social media posts.
- Work with Communications team to update relevant information on the charity’s website.
- Monitor and evaluate impact over the course of the year.
Key Competencies
- Strong relationship‑building and networking ability
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Data‑driven approach to measuring impact
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Creativity in developing outreach and engagement content
The ideal candidate should have experience in:
- Community engagement, outreach, public engagement, or partnership development
- In the charity, health, social care, or community sectors
- Demonstrable experience representing an organisation externally
- Producing marketing and communications materials
Team responsibilities
Co-operate within the total staff group of ScotsCare ensuring an effective service to clients and contribute to team training and skill sharing among team members as appropriate.
General
Be prepared to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the position as required by the Chief Executive.
Renumeration and Terms
- The salary for this post is £36,113
- Hybrid working
- This role reports to the Communications Manager
- There will be a 7-13% contribution (dependent on employee level of contribution) from ScotsCare towards a Pension Scheme
- 25 Days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Flexitime working and other benefits
- The place of work is based at ScotsCare’s Head Quarters at 183-185 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW, however the post holder will be required to work on an community engagement basis across the 35 mile radius from Charing Cross catchment area. We have flexible working guidelines in place which include some working from home.
ScotsCare is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
To improve the lives of Scots and the children of Scots in London
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!
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
As a RISE Advisor working on our RISE programme you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery and the development of the service. The service provides a range of trauma-informed and person-centred one to one and group support to victims and those who have harmed aged 15 and above. We provided focused support to those impacted by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking to access education, training, employment or volunteering.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role will be on a 12 month contract and can be based in Devon, Wiltshire or Gloucestershire. It may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service.
- Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE.
- Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills.
- Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual.
- Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support.
- With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach.
- Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users.
- Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns.
- Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly.
- Work closely with the service manager to develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion.
- Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements.
- Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated.
- Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting people who may be accessing support from our other services.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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!
About You.
You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals – approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities.
Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos.Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with.
You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county.
We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required.
About the Role.
We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners.
Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations.Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts).
With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events.
As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance.You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines.
A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
About Us.
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website.Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy.
Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity.Charity No: 259558.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30th March 2026
Interviews: 1st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period
2nd stage -Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note: Clinks would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential secondments from locally or regionally based voluntary organisations.
About Us
Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.
Job purpose
To identify, communicate and engage with the range of voluntary sector organisations working with individuals and their families within the CJS across a geographical area ensuring Clinks provides effective support to help voluntary organisations better meet their aims. To enable Clinks to share information about the sector with HMPPS and other stakeholders
Job summary
This role will increase awareness and understanding of the criminal justice voluntary sector operating within across the Midlands area. The post holder will undertake an initial analysis project to identify place-based voluntary sector organisations and the range of, and types of services and support provided to people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. They will identify place-based needs and lead on the collation and sharing of information across the Clinks team and with stakeholders, to highlight the challenges and opportunities. The post holder will need to build new, and nurture existing relationships, with key partners and a range of agencies across sectors.
The post will work within the Area Engagement & Partnerships Directorate and with other Clinks’ staff to identify new members and engagement opportunities, deliver events and training, and provide opportunities to support the capacity and capability needs of the voluntary sector, with a focus on place-based small and specialist organisations working in the CJS.
The post will deliver activity to meet funder requirements, aims and objectives.
Reports to: Area Engagement and Partnerships Manager
Responsible for: N/A
1. Duties and key responsibilities
Area Engagement and Impact
- Identify and increase awareness of voluntary sector organisations based in the Midlands, the range of and types of services and support provided to people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families, where they deliver and how they are funded.
- Understand the work of local and regional voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in a geographical area to identify and increase partnership working and collaborative approaches to strengthen the support offered by Clinks,
- Gather intelligence from the sector to identify and understand the needs of place-based organisations and share feedback with HMPPS and other key stakeholders to develop operational processes and influence future commissioning opportunities.
- Work alongside the National Influencing & Networks team to use this intelligence to influence key decision making at a local and national level.
- Provide support to voluntary sector organisations, keeping the sector informed and up to date and capturing the support provided and its impact.
- Respond to requests from voluntary sector organisations in need of support and signpost or consider what assistance Clinks (and others) can provide.
- Work alongside the Area Insights and Impact Officer to capture the needs of the sector to influence and inform future activity.
- Provide regular area specific communications to organisations utilising Clinks communication channels to share good practice, resources and publications.
- Produce regular blogs, case studies and social media activity to showcase the work of place-based voluntary sector organisations.
- Develop and build upon existing place-based networks to support collaboration and co-ordination between the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors in the criminal justice system.
- Provide information to help statutory partners and key stakeholders to understand the voluntary sector, its structures and how to work with it.
External Relationships
- Identify and explore opportunities to develop relationships with area-specific agencies working within criminal justice including Probation, Prisons and local statutory agencies to increase knowledge of locally based voluntary sector services and establish, and embed Clinks’ support
- Provide representation at various meetings, both internally and externally with partners and stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively to ensure effective information flow across directorates and to and from the sector and stakeholders
- Develop relationships with regional and local infrastructure organisations to widen Clinks reach and identify joint working opportunities.
2. General responsibilities
- Represent and be an ambassador for Clinks
- Work to support the mission, ethos, and values of Clinks
- Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
- Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person specification
Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Significant experience of working or volunteering in the voluntary sector in the Midlands area
- Relationship building and management with a range of stakeholders and networks.
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain effective records, utilising a range of different methods.
- Ability to think strategically about the voluntary criminal justice sector, and to analyse and respond to change.
- Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure, juggling a busy and varied workload.
- Excellent IT and digital skills, including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams and Zoom.
- Adaptability and flexibility in being able to deal with new situations quickly and efficiently.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.
- Convening meetings, arranging and chairing events both in-person and online.
- Ability to support and coordinate a complex network of organisations including representing diverse views, and promoting their work and issues.
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues but also able to work alone.
- Highly organised with good project and time management skills.
Knowledge
- Role of the voluntary sector in addressing social exclusion.
- The criminal justice context and related policy.
- Understanding the role of national and local infrastructure organisations
- An understanding of the Midlands geographical area
Personal attributes and other requirements
- Able to travel extensively across the Midlands area with occasional travel across England and Wales.
- Able to work evenings and weekends and stay away from home overnight where necessary.
- Work well as part of a small team and independently, with a flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of supporting people in the criminal justice system
Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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: London (Hybrid working - a minimum of three days a week in our South London Centre)
1st stage interviews: 8th and 9th April (over MS Teams)
2nd stage interviews: 16th April (face-to-face in London)
We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Government Partnerships. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission and strategy, leading a high-performing team of fundraisers and policy specialists to grow income to £14m+ annually in public sector income, and ensure the voices of young people shape and influence national policy and investment decisions.
Sitting within Fundraising & Marketing, you’ll drive our influencing strategy across the UK Government, positioning The King’s Trust as a trusted partner in reducing inequalities and delivering life-changing programmes for young people. You’ll represent the Trust at senior levels, develop new income streams, and collaborate closely with teams across the organisation to turn strategy into impact.
If you’re an exceptional communicator with a deep understanding of government funding and a commercial mindset, proven leadership experience, and a passion for driving change at scale, we’d love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to shape the national landscape for young people and lead one of our most significant income and influencing portfolios.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and a Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Director of Government Partnerships?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Director of Government Partnerships!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Health and Safety Advisor
Salary: Band 6 £39,775.77 - £52,452.55 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor in our Estates team at St Joseph’s Hospice. We are looking for someone who has experience in managing and supporting the implementation of health and safety across an organisation. There will be a wide range of responsibilities from policy to the operational level. Activities range from office- and shop-based staff to health workers, outreach workers, and a small maintenance team.
THE INDIVIDUAL
- We are looking for a candidate with an established career in the H&S field.
- You should be a self-motivated and proactive person who can hit the ground running.
- You will need the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
- You should have the drive and tenacity to get the job done to a high standard.
Where you’ll work
St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.
Our specialist palliative care services — delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics — are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
PLEASE NOTE: Although you will be working in a hospice setting, this position does not cover medical health and safety responsibilities.
Please provide a supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria in the person specification. Please note, it is essential that you provide this statement as it will be used as a basis for shortlisting.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
- Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the apply button.
Closing date: 8 April 2026.
Interview date: 16 April 2026.
The interview process will consist of the following: a test in a controlled environment, a 5 to 10-minute presentation, and a panel interview.
We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Organisation Manager - internally known as Chief Executive Officer
Are you passionate about the environment?
Could you lead and support a dedicated team of staff working on diverse but interlinked projects that vary in size and duration?
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and experienced manager to provide leadership of a variety of exciting and innovative environmental projects and improving EPIKS’ long-term sustainability through both effective delivery and securing future workstreams.
You will have a proven track record of programme and project management experience together with a keen understanding of nature conservation, active travel and access to greenspaces. You will be supported by volunteer non-exec directors and a skilled team of dedicated staff with an office base in Huddersfield, satellite projects in Kirklees and the south Pennines with opportunities for flexible working.
Closing date for applications: 23.59 Wednesday 1st April; interviews 14th April 2026.
Background
At EPIKS we are passionate about finding local solutions to environmental problems that are integral to our concern for effective climate action. We work with a range of partners to improve the environment: promoting biodiversity, active travel and a sustainable economy to make Kirklees a better place to live and work. EPIKS is run by four volunteer Directors and a small, dedicated team of part time staff.
We are at an exciting phase of development, with new projects to deliver on improved access in and around the Colne and Upper Calder Valleys and sustainable transport. EPIKS has recently expanded our volunteering programme and community engagement activities. We have also established a firm foundation for our active travel projects and the Walk Wheel ride brand, increasing our partnership with Network Rail.
These run alongside continuing work on greenspaces in local nature parks, enhancing biodiversity, promoting environmental volunteering and delivering walking, cycling and wheeling activities – all of which involve collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
To achieve success in all these areas we need a Chief Executive to lead in developing a roadmap for our existing and future funded core projects. You will help co-ordinate work across the range of our projects and support initiatives to secure future funding.
In striving to improve our engagement with volunteers, supporters, funders and the wider public, we need an innovative, experienced communicator to lead on this critical part of our work.
The position involves working flexibly over 22.5 hours per week. There may be opportunity to extend the hours depending on funding success. The post will require some evening, weekend and bank holiday working.
The post is based at the EPIKS office in the Media Centre, Huddersfield, close to the railway station, with some opportunities to work partly from home. EPIKS uses Teams (Microsoft 365).
Role Profile
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Manage an overall framework for the delivery and sustainability of a variety of funded environmental projects
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Support non-exec directors with a consistent, strategic overview of EPIKS as an organisation.
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Ensure reporting to EPIKS board of directors through regular (monthly or bi-monthly meetings)
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Manage a team of 9 part time staff to ensure effective, efficient delivery of projects and programmes
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Ensure recording and evaluation of projects and appropriate feedback to others including partners and funders.
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Ensure appropriate systems, resources and procedures are carried out
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Oversee a comprehensive, inclusive communications programme through an in-house team
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Support the development of new funding bids and revenue in collaboration with Directors and staff
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On occasions, deliver selective elements of funded projects
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Manage overall assets and finances, working with a Finance Officer
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Oversee the operation of a CRM system
Person Spec – Essential
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Knowledgeable about key environmental issues particularly nature conservation and active travel
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Able to see the “big picture” and coordinate a range of interlinked projects
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Experience of leading and managing programmes and events
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Experience of preparing funding bids to foundations and public agencies and sponsorship proposals to private sector bodies
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Project management experience
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Understand the voluntary sector ethos – experience of working or volunteering in community and voluntary settings
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Excellent communication skills
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Experience of staff supervision and development
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Experience of procurement and contracting
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Excellent organisational skills
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Able to organise own work, manage priorities and achieve objectives without close supervision, paying close attention to detail
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Flexible and adaptable; able to balance competing or changing priorities as external influences demand
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Able to work inclusively, working with diverse communities and groups
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Passionate about making a difference locally for climate and nature
Person Spec – Desirable
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Adept user of a range of media platforms
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Awareness of local government and business sponsorship or employers' partnership working
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Ability to contribute to biodiversity or active travel projects
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Good working knowledge of Teams/Microsoft 365
Reporting to:
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Board of Directors
Responsible for:
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Project officers
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Comms team
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Admin and financial support staff
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EPIKs is the working title for Environment Kirklees Ltd, a not for profit company based in Huddersfield and operating projects throughout Kirklees.


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You will be part of a warm, supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young people academically, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations activity across our family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led educational trust and play a strategic role in supporting life-changing bursaries, major development projects, and the flourishing of our parent and alumni communities. Working closely with the COO, Heads, Governors, and our dedicated volunteer networks, you will champion a culture of philanthropy, belonging, and long-term support for our schools.
As Development Manager, you will:
Lead the Fundraising Strategy - Design and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on bursaries and capital projects
Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects
Develop a strong, sustainable donor pipeline
Monitor fundraising performance and share regular progress updates with senior leaders.
Line manage the Development Assistant
Grow Our Alumni & Parent Communities
Create a vibrant alumni programme shaped around events, storytelling, and engagement opportunities
Oversee alumni data management and ensure GDPR compliance
Coordinate high-quality alumni communications, reunions, and digital content
Support & Empower Volunteers
Act as the main liaison for parent-led groups, providing guidance and partnership
Support community events such as fairs, auctions, uniform sales and fundraising initiatives
Deliver Inspiring Communications & Events
Work with Marketing to champion development of stories across digital and print channels
Produce engaging content that demonstrates the impact of giving
Plan and deliver stewardship and cultivation events, including receptions, legacy gatherings and giving campaigns.
Oversee development administration, correspondence, databases, and budgets
Travel is required one day a week to their other site in surrey
About You
Proven success in fundraising, development, alumni relations or stakeholder engagement
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication, including ability to create persuasive content
Experience managing multiple projects strategically and efficiently
Confident using CRM systems and working with donor/alumni data
Experience leading or mentoring staff
A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently
Experience working with senior leadership or major donors
Knowledge of GDPR and charity sector compliance
Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts or planned giving
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries.
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Prospect Research Officer
Contract type: Permanent
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (typically 1 day per week in office)
Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
Are you a naturally curious researcher who loves turning insight into opportunity? Do you have a talent for writing high‑quality briefs and building strong, collaborative relationships?
We’re looking for a Prospect Research Officer who can help unlock transformative income to support people living with cancer.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within our newly established Prospect Development and Insight function, giving you the opportunity to shape how we identify, research, and prioritise the high‑value prospects who can make transformational gifts to Macmillan.
You will be responsible for feeding high‑quality insight directly to fundraisers, supporting them to grow pipelines, prioritise approaches, and unlock opportunities across corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and trusts. You’ll use a wide range of research techniques and tools to identify prospects, evaluate their potential, support risk management through due diligence, and provide concise, high‑impact briefings for fundraisers and senior leaders.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify high‑value prospects using press scanning, wealth screening, network mapping, and research tools.
- Produce clear and concise prospect profiles, briefings and event research for fundraisers and senior stakeholders.
- Conduct due diligence on prospects and donors, assessing risks and escalating where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with fundraisers to support pipeline development, prioritisation and movement of prospects.
- Provide market insight and trend analysis to help shape fundraising strategy and highlight new opportunities.
- Ensure all research activity complies with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and internal policies.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Excellent IT, database, research, analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to manipulate data to extract insights.
- Good awareness and understanding of the current corporate and philanthropy fundraising landscape.
- An enquiring mind, with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and draw out fresh perspectives on opportunities for donor development.
The following skills are nice-to-have but can be developed in‑role:
- Experience in prospect research, including identifying and prioritising prospects, network mapping, due diligence and developing gift capacity ratings.
- Experience using relational databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 15th March
Interviews: Virtual Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd March (exact dates TBC)
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Payroll Advisor
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (Part-time hours between 21 – 35 hours would be considered)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,825 per annum, plus excellent benefits (pro rata for part time)
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Professional/Technical
You will start at the entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months. (These figures are all full-time salaries and will vary depending on the number of contracted hours).
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Payroll is more than numbers – it’s trust. Every payslip reflects someone’s livelihood. Getting it right supports colleagues across the organisation and ultimately helps us focus on delivering our mission.
You’ll be joining a collaborative HR team that values accuracy, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement. We’re curious, we work together, and we care about getting things right.
We see you as not just processing data, but making sense of it, improving it and advising on it.
This means you will:
- Manage monthly payroll activities – inputs, checks, reports, approvals and secure file transfers.
- Be the go-to person for first level payroll-related advice for managers and staff.
- Work closely with our outsourced payroll provider and HRIS provider to make sure everything runs smoothly.
- Keep up to date with payroll and pension legislation, spotting risks and recommending solutions.
- Process payments, cost of living uplifts and annual increments accurately.
- Liaise with third-party providers (pensions, life, childcare vouchers, union subscriptions, cycle to work and more).
- Audit payroll data and work with HR colleagues to resolve gaps.
- Respond to queries about pay, pensions and benefits with clarity and care
- You’ll also contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement work – because payroll isn’t just about processing, it’s about making things better.
You will have:
You will already have experience working in a payroll environment, giving first-level payroll advice and managing payroll processes.
You’ll also bring:
- Experience using an HRIS (for example iTrent) and strong general IT/data skills
- Brilliant attention to detail – you’re fast, but you’re accurate
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Confidence working both independently and collaboratively
- Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- A solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
A CIPP Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) would be great, but practical experience counts too.
This is a great opportunity to use your payroll expertise in a role where your work directly supports colleagues and contributes to a charity making a real difference.
Please note: This is a full-time role but applications for part-time between 21 – 35 hours would be considered. Please ensure you state the number of hours within your application you would like to be considered for if not full time.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 23rd March 2026.
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
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