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Digital Marketing Officer

£40,489 

About us

BVA is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK, we champion, support, and empower more than 19,000 vets of all ages, stages, and disciplines.

We’re making sure that our members' work is understood and valued by the public, that they’re supported to grow and thrive both personally and professionally, and that their expertise is heard and respected by the people shaping our national policies.

We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our friendly and purpose-driven marketing and events team. If you’re a creative and proactive marketer with strong content creation skills, a flair for planning and delivering effective campaigns, and have hands-on experience of email marketing, this could be the perfect next step for you.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days look the same. One day you might be crafting digital content that brings our membership offer to life; the next, you’ll be supporting a targeted, insight-driven campaign to grow participation in the Canine Health Scheme.

In this role, you’ll support the tactical planning and delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns designed to meet engagement, participation, and growth targets. You’ll bring ideas to life through high-quality content - capturing and editing photos and videos, creating eye-catching graphics, and shaping stories that champion BVA’s mission and impact. You’ll also take ownership of planning, writing, and building regular email campaigns, using segmentation, A/B testing, and automation to drive results.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, curious, and full of creative energy - someone who can juggle multiple projects while keeping a close eye on detail, deadlines, and performance. You’ll be confident using a range of digital tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems, design software, and analytics tools like GA4.

In return, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, try new things, and contribute to meaningful work that supports the veterinary profession. If you're excited by the idea of creating content that inspires, campaigns that deliver impact, and digital experiences that truly resonate, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

· Annual leave allowance of 25 days (excluding public holidays), increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days.

· One day paid wellbeing day per year to provide you with dedicated time to focus on your own mental and physical wellbeing.

· One day paid leave per year to undertake voluntary work within the community or to support any reasonable charitable institution or cause.

· Enrolment into a pension scheme provided by Aviva (Employer = 6.5% / Employee = 5%).

· Opportunities for learning and development.

· A wide range of discounts from leading brands via Perkbox.

· A number of staff social events throughout the year.

· Well-behaved dogs are allowed to be brought to the workplace on a regular basis subject to agreement and various conditions being met.

BVA is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all sectors of society. We would particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups within the not-for-profit/membership sector.

How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter (maximum 700 words) that clearly demonstrates how you meet the job description and person specification via 'CharityJob Apply' We're keen to learn about your experience, and see your ability to write clear, engaging, and concise copy, so staying within the word limit is essential.

Closing date

5pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

Interview dates

First interviews will be held remotely on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December

Second interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 17 December

No agencies please.

Brightside helps young people make confident, informed decisions about their futures. For over 20 years, we’ve connected young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors through our safe and secure online mentoring platform.

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to help shape the experience of our mentoring community, both online and in person. This is a varied role combining platform administration, user support, community engagement and facilitation, all through a strong community lens.

You’ll support mentors and mentees from the moment they join the platform, offering clear onboarding, responding to queries, and helping maintain a safe and positive online space. You’ll also spend regular time in schools delivering induction sessions, workshops and focus groups, gathering insights that help us improve our programmes and technology.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and volunteers, is confident using digital tools, and wants to champion user voice to strengthen a growing community.

We’re looking for someone who is aligned with our mission, confident facilitating online or in-person sessions, understands safeguarding, and is comfortable managing tasks at pace, including regular travel.

If this sounds like you, download the full job description for detailed responsibilities, essential criteria and information on how to apply.

Global Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

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Global Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

The Clean Air Fund is looking for a Global Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist to join our HR team in London, Delhi or Accra. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a high-quality recruitment and onboarding experience and support the growth of a mission-driven organisation tackling one of the world’s biggest health challenges: air pollution.

As Global Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist, you’ll play a central role in delivering an efficient, consistent, and engaging hiring process across our global teams. You’ll manage job posting, interview scheduling and onboarding logistics, while maintaining accurate data across our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR Information System (HRIS).

You’ll also contribute to improving recruitment workflows, supporting the use of technology, and strengthening our global hiring practices.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in recruitment coordination, ideally in an international setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Understanding of data protection and dedication to delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• A proactive, solution-focussed approach with an interest in process improvement.

Salary: £34,272- £40,697  (London)

Type of employment: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: 25th November 2025

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may close the role early depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the shortlisting stage.

Our Culture

At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness, and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

Job purpose

The Communications & Digital Officer delivers creative, high-quality communications that promote the College’s work, products and services, supporting membership recruitment, retention and engagement. The postholder creates, edits and publishes compelling content across digital and print channels, ensuring it reflects the College’s brand, values and priorities. They manage day-to-day digital communications, including website and social media updates, and support the delivery of campaigns, publications and events. Using data and digital insight, they help improve reach, visibility and engagement. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for a proactive communicator who enjoys turning strategy into impactful, accessible and engaging content and who is keen to develop new skills.

Key responsibilities

Implements communications and marketing activity under the guidance of the Communications Manager.

Content creation and delivery

• Draft, edit and publish engaging, accessible content for the College’s website, newsletters, social media and other marketing platforms.
• Support the production of College News, EyeMail and other publications, ensuring editorial quality and brand consistency.
• Develop multimedia materials (graphics, video, infographics etc.) in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer.
• Maintain and update the organisation-wide, multi-channel content plan.
• Manage day-to-day content scheduling and publishing for social media, monitoring engagement and responding appropriately – within the framework set by the Communications Manager.

Digital communications

• Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, accessibility and brand alignment, and contributing to content audits and redevelopment projects.
• Support delivery of digital campaigns that promote College events, membership benefits, resources, and other products or services.
• Work with colleagues to ensure content adheres to brand and editorial guidelines.

Use approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with content creation, scheduling and analytics.

Media, campaigns and internal communications

• Support media relations by drafting press releases and statements, maintaining media lists, and logging enquiries.
• Contribute to coordinating responses to journalists and organising interviews and briefings.
• Support implementation of project-specific communications plans to ensure key messages reach target audiences.
• Produce internal communications such as Eyes Down and intranet updates, sourcing content from colleagues.
• Assist with digital asset management, photography, video production and related creative tasks.

Monitoring and reporting

• Track and analyse digital engagement, including website traffic, social media metrics and newsletter performance.
• Produce monthly communications and marketing activity reports highlighting trends and insights.
• Maintain accurate records of media coverage and engagement data to support continuous improvement.

Collaboration and support

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support consistent, effective communication of College priorities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for communications projects, publications and campaigns.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and innovative team culture, upholding the College’s values.

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism or a related discipline.
• Experience creating and managing digital content across multiple channels, ideally in a membership, professional or healthcare environment.

• Experience in writing, editing and adapting content for different audiences and formats.
• Working knowledge of website content management systems, analytics tools, search/answer engine optimisation, social media platforms, and e-newsletter software.
• Awareness of AI-enabled tools for content development, scheduling and reporting.

Skills and abilities

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Confidence in collaborating with colleagues at all levels, including senior staff and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in social media and digital publishing tools.
• Understanding of brand, visual identity and accessibility principles.
• Ability to interpret analytics and use insights to improve engagement and performance.

Personal attributes

• Adaptable, organised and proactive, with a positive approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
• Builds strong working relationships and communicates clearly and respectfully across all levels of the organisation.
• Creative and curious, with a willingness to learn and contribute new ideas.
• Reliable under pressure, maintaining accuracy, composure and focus during busy periods.
• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and able to reflect these values in all areas of work.

About Future Frontiers 

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where every young person can unlock their potential regardless of their background or the barriers they might face. Our mission is to equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections that will help them to broaden their horizons and prepare for fulfilling futures. 

This year, we will work with c.2,500 young people across Greater London, delivering careers coaching, workplace experiences, insight and guidance in partnership with businesses, schools and supporters. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role 

The role of the Partnerships Engagement Officer is to work closely with our partners and colleagues across Future Frontiers to support the smooth delivery of our programmes and share stories and impact information through a variety of communications channels. This role is key to delivering our work and making a lasting difference for young people from under-resourced backgrounds on their education and career journeys. 

The Partnerships Engagement Officer helps manage vital relationships with volunteers, schools and businesses, and acts as a first point of contact for onboarding queries. This role also helps to promote our partnership activities through producing and sharing marketing and communications content, such as LinkedIn posts and impact reports. 

Your responsibilities:

Set up and enable successful programmes 

• On-board volunteer coaches, including processing DBS checks online and manually, and responding to queries from coaches

• Manage the volunteer onboarding journey, including making any improvements based on feedback

• Maintain accurate records, including creating and updating coach and pupil records on the Salesforce database

• Create impact reports for partners to illustrate the difference they have made and encourage partnership expansions and renewals 

• Alongside the wider Partnerships team, support partners with their fundraising and employee engagement activities for Future Frontiers as needed 

Stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications

• Manage the Future Frontiers LinkedIn account, including working with the Partnerships team to develop a proactive plan to fit with our calendar and priorities, and creating content as needed

• Use templates and brand guidelines to create materials and communications for Partnerships audiences which align with Future Frontiers’ brand and convey core messaging 

• Produce assets and materials in a range of formats to support priority projects and activities with partners

Wider contribution

• Contribute to department-, directorate- and organisation-wide projects and priorities through membership of project groups or taking on pieces of work in line with your skills, experience and development objectives

• Proactively identify and share opportunities to improve partners’ experiences and/or internal processes; to help ensure continuous improvement of our work

• Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, our cause and values in all engagements and communications with partners, supporters and suppliers

About you

Experience and knowledge 

• Experience of working with customers or clients and supporting the development of mutually beneficial relationships, ideally with businesses and/or schools (essential)

• Experience of producing compelling communications in different formats, ideally familiar with Canva, Salesforce and LinkedIn  (essential)

• Experience of working in a team, taking ownership of areas of work and contributing to shared successes (essential)

• Knowledge of the UK education system (desirable)

• Understanding of the UK charity sector and relevant legislation and best practice, such as GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice (desirable)

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: you are motivated to play a role in empowering young people from low-income backgrounds to realise their potential. 

• Thorough and organised: you have strong attention to detail, maintain accurate records and can manage multiple deadlines. 

• Proactive self-starter and problem-solver: you take initiative and approach your work with a positive, can-do attitude. 

• Design and communication skills: you can communicate messages in different formats, and have an eye for design.

• Collaborative: you work well with others and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture.

• Growth-oriented: you enjoy learning new skills and meeting new people, are keen to continue your personal and professional development and embrace opportunities to learn and grow. 

What we can offer you 

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service 

• Flexible working with the option to work from home regularly (with at least one day a week in the office, and the flexibility to come in more often if you’d like) 

• 4pm finish on Fridays 

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300 

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling offer

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years 

• There may also be an opportunity to take on a relevant apprenticeship to support your development

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers and programme participants as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

How to apply

To apply, please complete our application form on our website, attaching your CV and answering the following questions: 

1. Why do you want to work at Future Frontiers? What is it about our organisation that excites you? Strong answers will tell us why Future Frontiers appeals to you personally and why you are motivated to work for us. (Max. 1,500 characters)

2. Please tell us how you meet the essential criteria given in the job description under Experience & Knowledge. Strong answers will factually and succinctly demonstrate your relevant experience. (Max. 2,000 characters) 

We recommend that you prepare your answers in a separate document, then copy and paste them into our form. 

Deadline: Monday 1 December, 5pm

Start date: Mid-late January

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 8th December. Second round interviews will be held in person at our office near London Bridge during the week commencing 15th December. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks. 

Assistant Finance Officer

Sickle Cell Society
Location: London
Contract: fixed term – 24 months
Hours: 14 hours per week/ 2 days per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum (£12,000 per annum)

The Sickle Cell Society exists to improve the quality of life for people living with sickle cell disorder and their families. We are the only national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting this community through advocacy, information and advice, support services and awareness.

We are now seeking a highly organised, self-starting Assistant Finance Officer to join our small and committed team. Reporting to the Finance & Administrative Manager, the postholder will contribute to ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and compliant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills who is looking to grow their experience in a meaningful, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Finance Officer, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function, contributing to financial reporting, transaction management, audit preparation, and budget support. You will also assist with key administrative and HR processes, helping to ensure best practice across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. You will work closely with the Finance & Administrative Manager, but also engage with teams across the charity and external partners.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering plenty of opportunity to develop your skills while playing a vital part in supporting the Society’s strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Support the management of daily financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Process supplier invoices, staff payments, and expense claims promptly and accurately.
• Assist with financial planning and analysis, including data collection and reporting.
• Support annual audit preparation by collating and organising required documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and internal controls.

Administrative & HR Support

• Assist with onboarding new staff and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Monitor and administer the stakeholder pension scheme, including auto-enrolment and monthly contributions.
• Record and update staff absences, including sick leave, TOIL, and annual leave.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth organisational operations.

Organisational Engagement

• Support statutory reporting, including updates and submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Participate in key Sickle Cell Society events such as the Annual General Meeting and community workshops.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the Finance & Administrative Manager.

Download the full job details, and application form, on our website.

We are recruiting for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team in Westminster; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location: Westminster
Salary: £38,674.05 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathetic people to work at Refuge, people who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Deputy Service Manager to support women and children who are impacted by domestic abuse. In this role you will provide line management and support to staff who work with and help women and their children who are experiencing violence in their relationships. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of casework.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Closing date: 9.00am on 5 December 2025

Interview date: 16 December 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager – Wales Fostering Service

We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers, ensuring they deliver exceptional supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma-informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high-quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with external partners, including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations, to ensure holistic care for children and families.

We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or a seasoned leader seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a lasting impact.

You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership development from the Operations Manager, Assistant Head of Business, and wider service colleagues.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant professional qualification and current registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with strong knowledge of fostering regulations in Wales.
• Experience in recruitment strategy development or collaboration with Recruitment/Marketing Officers.
• Confidence using social media platforms to promote fostering and enhance visibility across Wales.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change, manage performance, and drive service excellence.
• Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We’re looking for a dynamic Quality & Development Lead to raise standards, support staff, and champion brilliant youth work across the Bailiwick.

In this exciting new role, you will:

• Drive consistent, high-quality youth work across all teams

• Coach, mentor and inspire staff at all levels

• Lead training, professional development and continuous improvement

• Strengthen youth voice and participation in everything we do

• Promote a strong culture of safety, learning, reflection and trauma-informed practice

• Ensure our work is inclusive, evidence-based and aligned with our strategic goals

You’ll be an experienced, qualified youth work practitioner who brings energy, insight and strong communication skills. You’ll love developing others, improving practice and shaping services. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to ensuring that every young person receives the highest standard of support, opportunities and respect—so they can thrive, belong and reach their potential.

The King’s Trust International (KTI) (formerly Prince’s Trust International) has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. Founded by HM The King, our Royal Founding President, to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment, our vision is that every young person should have the chance to succeed, and our mission is to empower young people to learn, earn and thrive.

Our programmes and interventions are now present in 20 countries within the Commonwealth and beyond, across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. 

We are committed to amplifying the voices of young people on the global stage and putting their needs at the very heart of the design and delivery of our work. This complements global efforts to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to quality education and decent work.

The King’s Trust International is committed to representing, at all levels, the global communities and young people that we serve.

This role will play a key part in the success of fundraising at The King’s Trust International, both through managing a small portfolio of both philanthropy and corporate donors and more broadly through supporting the fundraising of the wider team. This exciting and varied role will provide key stewardship, reporting and event support as needed to cultivate and progress our funding pipeline. The postholder will work collaboratively across both philanthropy and corporate teams, supporting existing activity as well as helping to establish new areas such as networks and corporate engagement products.

The King’s Trust International celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025 and has run an exciting campaign to raise funds to kick start our new strategy to reach 1 million young people in our next decade. This role will be central to the activity as we start this next chapter, including stewarding and cultivating our new pipeline of campaign donors, providing event support, creating engaging communications, and prospecting across the team and senior leadership.

This is a great opportunity to fine tune the core fundraising skills required within the not-for-profit world and a fulfilling catalytic role within an innovative and impactful organisation. There is the possibility to specialise the remit of the role in future years in line with the needs of the charity.

About you

You will be a resilient, enthusiastic, self-starter with a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people, and the ability to deliver results under challenging and varied circumstances. Experience of fundraising and income generation with a sound understanding of the principles of meaningful engagement will enable you to successfully cultivate and steward a personal portfolio of prospects, funders or other clients with a demonstrable track record of your ability to influence and secure sustainable results. You will be a strong, persuasive and confident communicator, both orally and written and possess strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups of people and with key senior stakeholders. Experience of MS Office and using remote and digital work tools (e.g. spreadsheets, project planning tools) accurately and with good attention to detail is essential.

We're looking for a dynamic, community focused manager to lead our Hub operations, staff and volunteers. You'll shape service, connect wityh local groups and ensure the highest standards of hospitality and care. As the manager, you will report to the Trustees and have the opportunity to develop the centre to cater for needs in the community. 

This is a full-time (38 hours per week) position with the usual holiday/pension benefits with the full job description detailed on the Application Pack available on request from the Hub.

Development Events and Venue Hire Manager

Ref: LL/25/12

c.£40,000 per annum, plus benefits

St James’s Square, London SW1

35 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm, with

evening and weekend work required to support event schedules, and flexibility in line with the Hybrid Working Policy.

About The London Library

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Development Events and Venue Hire Manager to join our small, dedicated Development team. In this pivotal role, you will:

•Organise and manage patrons, supporters and donor events in line with fundraising strategies to support stewardship and cultivation activity

•Organise and manage major Development events including the Chairman’s dinner and lunches, in line with the department’s events strategy, helping to ensure income generating and donor opportunities are maximised

•Deliver the Library’s President’s Christmas and Summer parties

•Develop and deliver the venue hire strategy to maximise income and drive a sales-focused approach to increasing clients and bookings

•Manage the coordination of cross-departmental event meetings

About You

You are an enthusiastic professional with:

•GCSEs (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent.

•Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering fundraising events, and high-level stakeholder/donor stewardship events

•Track record in relationship building with the ability to effectively communicate with and present information to senior level stakeholders such as trustees, donors, and senior staff.

•Knowledge of and interest in literature and libraries

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and meticulous concern for accuracy

•Sound judgment in using initiative and taking responsibility.

•Ability to work independently and supportively as part of a team, play a pro-active role within the team and contribute constructively to departmental discussions.

•Excellent IT skills (MS Office, email) and a proven ability to learn new systems quickly.

Personal attributes include:

•Self-motivated and confident

•Flexible and adaptable to change

•Pleasant, approachable and helpful, even under pressure

Why Join Us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional Development experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing date: 10 December 2025 @ 12:00pm

Interviews: 15 December 2025

Please note:

•We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.

•We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) is looking for a highly motivated Development Officer with  experience to join the small but dedicated Development Team to raise funds to retore and preserve the Gardens for the benefit of everyone now, and for future generations. 
Purpose of Role

This exciting new role is vital to increase the income generating capacity of BBG’s Development Team to enable the charity to deliver its purpose and major development over the next 4+ years. In July BBG was awarded an NLHF grant of £9.075m, and has successfully raised over 90% of the capital funds needed. The priority is to close the capital funding gap in accordance with our fundraising strategy and increase funding for other projects and the day-to-day operation the charity, long term. BBG receives no public subsidy and must raise all income from visitors, trading, events and fundraising. The Development Officer post has been created to increase fundraised income for the charity, cultivating and stewarding an expanded and sustained funding and supporter base.

In line with current priorities, the postholder will be required to raise commercial sponsorship income, and income from major donors/individuals to meet capital and operational targets/KPI’s. The postholder will be expected to create sponsor/donor packages, deliver cultivation events and steward donors and supporters on all aspects of fundraising as directed. The postholder will have experience of managing sponsorship agreements to ensure value, compliance and delivery of benefits. 

The role will share responsibility for the management of data, compliance and stewardship of growing funding streams and support the administration of the Development Function. The Development Team raises and manages funds from grants, trusts and foundations, individuals, organisations, business, legacies, etc, and the new postholder will work with the highly effective and dedicated team of Development Director and Development Manager and with the wider BBG team.

Key Responsibilities

· Achieve income and performance targets in accordance with BBG’s agreed Fundraising Strategy and business needs, as directed by the Development Director.

· Raise funding with compelling case for support from sponsors/from individuals, to meet the targets of the Major project, and  fundraising from other sources such as grants, as agreed.

· Contribute to managing BBG’s development/fundraising function data, ensuring accuracy of data and information on BBG’s Spektrix/CRM system to comply with internal requirements and the Data Protection Act.

· Work with Horticultural, Marketing, Learning & Engagement, Finance Teams and other staff to formulate proposals, maximising opportunities for raising funds to support core functions and projects, once the capital is secured.

· Manage funding contracts with sponsors and those of all Development funders -including payment schedules, high quality impact reports, monitoring and compliance with any conditions of funding.

· High quality personalised stewarding of all donors and supporters, ensuring BBG’s reputation as an exemplary charity is maintained. Respectful approach in all fundraising.

· Research and cultivating funding prospects and submitting high quality well-researched applications, securing new supporters and interest within the wider funding strategy.

· Work with Marketing to manage fundraising messaging and communications, including digital, print and press coverage, all in accordance with fundraising regulation. Liaise with BBG Finance staff to ensure reporting meets BBG’s wider business and charitable requirements.

· Liaise with BBG Finance to ensure reporting meets BBG’s business/charitable requirements.

· Support with organising relevant cultivation events/visits to the Gardens, special thanks and stewardship delivery outcomes, talks, events, tours and hospitality.

· Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, and industry codes of practice on fundraising. Ensure compliance with the Charities Act, Data Protection Act and Fundraising Regulator Codes of Conduct and Best Practice. Conduct due diligence.

· Manage any volunteers working in support of the development function at BBG.

· Deliver donor benefits and acknowledgements.

· Demonstrate a commitment to working as a member of the BBG team, assisting with other activities, sometimes working overtime and in the evenings.

· Be happy, confident and proactive in developing Development and Fundraising relationships, in person, beyond the Gardens’ boundaries and representing the charity externally.

· Demonstrate an active commitment to Equality, Diversity and inclusion.

· The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Please see attached job pack for the person specification.

The essentials …

• Full-time (Monday – Friday), permanent
• £37,000 - £40,000 (based on experience)
• Hybrid working, typically two or three days per week in the office but may vary depending on workload. Some out of hours working may be required, with time in lieu offered.

This is an exciting role helping to bring one of our most successful innovations of recent years to the next level. You will take the lead on management of the Training Course programme from inception to completion, working within a friendly and dynamic events team. With help from our Training Course Committee and others you will secure a pipeline of repeat courses, lead the process of developing and commissioning new courses, work closely with convenors and trainers to bring courses to fruition, develop relationships with big customers and work with marketing colleagues to promote courses, organise the delivery of the courses and ensure customers are delighted with the outcome.

Who are we?

Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.

We have a membership of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.

Overview of Training Courses

In 2021, the Geological Society embarked on a journey by introducing its highly anticipated training courses, following a successful trial in 2020. Since then, these courses have become a cornerstone of knowledge dissemination within the geological community, covering a spectrum of topics, and have experienced a surge in participation. This widespread interest reflects the industry's recognition of the invaluable insights and skills that can be gained from these training programs taught by experts in the field.

Training courses have become a beacon of excellence within the geological community. Their success, marked by increasing participation and the positive impact on professional development, reaffirms the Society's dedication to advancing knowledge of geoscience and fostering a community of skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. They have also become an important part of our financial strategy; the continued growth of our training course income will help the Society continue to thrive.

Our training courses are mostly online and delivered by subject matter experts.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Take overall responsibility within the Events Team for our Training Courses programme, from promotion to delivery, and achieving our net income targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with society stakeholders, events team, Training Course Committee, Professional Committee, Chartership Officer and wider teams at the society including Publishing House to maximise opportunities for courses.
• Lead on Training Course Committee meetings creating agendas and keeping members regularly informed.
• Report on key areas in the Professional Committee meeting.
• Successfully meet annual sales target for Training courses providing regular feedback on performance to Head of Events and Training Course Committee.
• Work closely with our Marketing Executive to prepare detailed marketing plans and high-quality campaign content for promoting courses to delegates.
• Total end to end management of course speakers, ensuring these relationships are nurtured and all documentation is processed promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that all courses are accessible and organised to Society standards.

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working across the Society
• Self-motivated, proactive, with the confidence to act independently and with a flexible approach
• A commitment to personal development and learning
• Leadership qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly
• Positivity and enthusiasm
• Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, reflecting the Society’s obligations as an equal opportunities’ employer

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of managing multiple deadlines and delivering work and projects to schedule and budget.
• Experience of events and/or project management
• Budget experience
• Commercial awareness and an ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• High level of IT literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent and demonstrable influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to embrace innovation and new ways of working.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of adult education or training courses management
• Degree level education
• Familiarity with scientific and/or technical disciplines
• Proven ability to engage with complex subjects
• Experience of working for a learned or professional society (or other charitable organisation with trustees, committees and volunteers)

A bit about us …

The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just circa 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.

As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:

• 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Discounts and recognitions scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
• Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

How to apply …

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be taken through to our recruitment page.

As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:

• Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
• State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
• Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.

First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 24 November 12 pm
• Interviews: Early December
• Job start date: As soon as possible

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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