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Rights of Women (ROW) is looking for an organised, creative and innovative woman* to join our team as our Fundraising and Partnerships Manager. This is a key mid-level role, responsible for driving growth in our fundraising and supporting the diversification of our income streams to ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability.

You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery – balancing relationship-building, creativity, and strong attention to detail. You will have a proven track record in fundraising, particularly within corporate and individual giving, and be confident managing communications and donor engagement activities that inspire and retain supporters. You will be able to collaborate, communicate and inspire others to build further financial sustainability and resilience in a challenging funding landscape.

Working closely with the Director, the Senior Management Team, Trustees and the Fundraising and Communications Committee, you will lead on building and maintaining fundraising relationships, implementing a robust stewardship cycle, and enhancing ROW’s profile across England and Wales.

Your role will benefit from our current collaboration with an external communications agency, which focuses primarily on media engagement and broader publicity, providing support to amplify ROW’s profile. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to lead on fundraising-related communications, taking ownership of donor-facing content, including our regular newsletter, supporter updates, and campaign materials. This will involve producing engaging, creative, and mission-aligned content that informs, inspires, and strengthens relationships with supporters, while ensuring consistency with ROW’s values, tone and objectives.

This is an exciting time to join ROW, including the opportunity to help deliver a flagship fundraising event – a Legal Fundraising Dinner, developed in partnership with a volunteer committee and corporate supporters. This event aims to become a recurring highlight of our fundraising calendar.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and connection between your skills and those needed to raise vital funds within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector including making supportive and appropriate connections with supporters who are survivors of VAWG. 

About the role

The HR Business Delivery Partner will  play a key role in delivering proactive, people-focused HR support across the employee lifecycle—partnering with managers to embed best practice, drive organisational performance, and ensure compliance.

The role also leads on learning and development, HR systems, data insights, and line management of the HR Administrator.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative HR professional with a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) and a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. You bring proven experience of partnering with managers across complex organisations to deliver people-centred, pragmatic HR solutions that support both operational needs and organisational culture.

You are adept at guiding and coaching line managers through all stages of the employee lifecycle, including handling employee relations matters such as disciplinary and grievance processes. Your approach to problem-solving is proactive, people-focused, and grounded in sound judgement.

You have experience developing and reviewing HR policies, procedures, and supporting documentation, and are comfortable administering HR systems and using Excel to interpret data and inform decision-making

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a UK-registered charity delivering innovative educational programmes for displaced youth globally. We have developed the first accredited secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugee and crisis affected youth, and we also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship. 

Our approach to education is conveyed through our  human-centred, context-inclusive curricula and learning programmes that are relevant to the lives that our students lead today and will lead in the future.

We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented Governance Clerk to support our Board of Trustees and committees. In this flexible, remote role, you’ll ensure the smooth running of meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and compliance with governance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and minuting Board and committee meetings

• Managing agendas, papers, and governance records

• Ensuring compliance with internal governance requirements and charity regulations

• Supporting trustee onboarding and development
   

Skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of having successfully worked with charity boards and committees including writing agendas and concise and accurate minute taking

• Experience of maintaining systems and records in a governance or committee environment

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with excellent written English

• Familiarity with charity governance requirements and the UK Charity Governance Code

• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive information

• Comfort working independently and remotely; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Company Secretary Experience desirable

• Experience with Google Workspace and basic formatting tools for paper packs preferred

You must have the legal right to work in the UK, and be available to attend one in-person meeting per year in or around London.

At Amala, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable team. If you share our belief in the transformative power of education, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description.

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025, 12:00 GMT

SQL Insight Analyst

Salary: Up to £40,155 per annum   

Location: Remote with quarterly travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.

The vacancy   

We have an exciting opportunity for a SQL INSIGHT ANALYST to join our Data, Insight and Research Team working to support teams charity wide in making data-driven decisions. If you believe in the power of data, evidence and how that can help the lives of our armed forces community, this is the role for you. 

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.  

About The Role  

As a SQL Insight Analyst, you will be at the heart of our charity’s ambition to drive our decision making through evidence and data backed insights. Working closely with the rest of the Data, Insights and Research team to enable their access to aggregated or granular data points from our Services and Fundraising databases.

You will become an expert on the data points we collect at Help For Heroes and gain understanding of how these all play a part in achieving our overall goal of ensuring Members of the Armed Forces Community Live Well after Service.

About You  

You will be a highly motivated SQL code writer with a passion for making a difference in our community. You will need a sharp and dynamic mind that can infer the business logic that underpins the work we do. You will have the adaptability to be able to speak both in business logic and in the translated SQL language that access the data points needed to provide insight on a particular business challenge. Good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships and inspire both confidence and curiosity within our dataset will be essential to drive the change the Charity is looking for.

We are looking for someone with:  

• The ability to write efficient and accurate SQL code.

• An aptitude for understanding business logic and translating that into all code written.

• Strong communication skills to ensure that requirements are agreed and understood on both sides of the ask.

• Basic knowledge of BI tools, in order to implement connections and code to allow for visualisation of the aggregated data.

• Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills. 

PLEASE NOTE:  

• We meet as a team quarterly, most often in London or in Downton (near Salisbury). Travel and accommodation if required would be provided.

• The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday with core working hours of 10am-3pm. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.  

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check   

About the Team  

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of Research and Data Analysts who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference in their lives. We amplify the strengths already present in communities, forge lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower members of the AFC to thrive. Together, the Research and Data analysts provide the insights that empower leadership across the charity to make decisions that move us towards our goal of Armed Forces Community Members living well after service.

Please see the job description for more details.  

Closing date: 14th November 2025 

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.  

This is a leadership role within User Voice’s London team, managing two of our new flagship programmes focused on mentoring, volunteering, and community engagement for people with convictions. The Project Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these initiatives, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver meaningful impact for participants and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone with lived experience of the criminal justice system who is ready to take the next step in their career or is already leading complex projects and managing teams and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of two new flagship programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with User Voice’s mission.
• Build and maintain relationships with prisons, probation services, community organizations, and research partners.
• Lead on the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring their meaningful involvement in project delivery.
• Lead on data collection, analysis, and reporting to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Contribute to organizational learning and development, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Collaborate with other teams and contribute to wider User Voice initiatives as needed.

Person Specification

Essential:

• · Personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• · Proven experience in project management
• · Experience using project management tools and software
• · Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• · Experience of supporting and coordinating groups of volunteers.
• · Experience of supporting and managing staff.
• · Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• · Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• · A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• · Experience of working with children, young adults or families affected by the justice system.
• · Knowledge of social research methods and data analysis.
• · Familiarity with the charity sector and/or criminal justice system.

Rosebuds Preschool has a great opportunity for a Preschool and Family Operations Lead, to drive the quality and development of our award-winning services for children, young people, and families at the Max Roach Centre. This role emphasises a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to early years education, play, and child initiatives.  

What does your role look like: 

Quality Oversight: Ensure high-quality early years learning and care at Rosebuds Preschool. Develop quality assurance frameworks to evaluate service effectiveness in addition to the formulation of a meaningful programme of family and child centred activities within our Play and Family Support initiatives at the centre. 

Program Development: Design and manage family and child-centered activities in our play, and Family Support initiatives. Collaborate with practitioners to enhance educational offerings and align with best practices. 

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Promote integrated working across early years sectors. Engage in collaborative planning with educators, social services, health providers, and community organizations. 

Leadership and Management: Advanced Early Years management knowledge, understanding and experience is fundamental to this role. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.

Community Engagement: Organise year-round activities reflecting the Max Roach community's needs. Build relationships with partners to create a robust ecosystem for families. 

Benefits of working with us: 

- Highly Competitive Salary 

- Concessional Preschool Place

- Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support 

- Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities. 

- Free Enhanced DBS Checks

- Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities 

- Workplace Pension Scheme

- Induction and Supervision Programme

- Personal and Professional Development Plan 

- Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff 

Requirements: 

Looking for an individual that can inspire and develop a team, is willing to learn and has a passion for working with children, young people and their families. With a recognised qualification in Early Years / Childcare at Level 3 with a proven track record of 5 year's experience in a management / leadership role in an early years setting.

Experience of: 

• devising and applying a high quality curriculum for young children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

• managing a team of early years professionals to improve the quality of EY practice. 

• working with external groups / partners / organisations in a EY provision in a way that supports the child and its’ family in a holistic way. 

• Oversight and designed lead for Safeguarding children, Health and Safety. 

• Monitoring activities / services using a database system. 

• Managing and working within a designated budget. 

Role Title: Preschool and Family Programmes Lead 

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends). 

We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only and or 4 day week.  

Salary: £38,000 (FTE) 

Location: Max Roach Centre, in person

Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas 2 weeks allocation.

Please send your CV by Friday 21st November 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.

Loughborough Community Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About us

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy.

About the role and you

The Web & Digital Manager will oversee our websites, paid media, and digital projects, to ensure they drive reach, engagement, and measurable impact. You’ll manage relationships with internal teams, external developers and agencies to lead on the digital strategy and performance, and support colleagues across the organisation to improve our digital presence.

This is a rewarding role in a fast-paced, collaborative team, that is central to delivering our mission to prevent child sexual abuse.

You’ll be proactive and innovative, with a strong track record in managing websites and paid media campaigns. You’ll understand what makes good digital content and user experience and be confident in using data and analytics to evaluate and improve performance. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple projects and with a range of stakeholders.

Here are some of the skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience managing websites and paid digital campaigns (Google Ads, Meta).
• Strong understanding of SEO, UX and accessibility principles.
• Confident using analytics platforms to report performance and influence decisions.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working on sensitive topics.
• Experience in content design and optimising user journeys.

For a more detailed job description, please request a job pack.

What you’ll get from us

We offer the following benefits:

• Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
• NEST pension
• 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
• Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
• Flu jabs & eye tests
• Season ticket loans
• Charity discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Option of private healthcare with Benenden

How to apply

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.

To apply, please download the job pack and return your completed documents by Monday 17th November. Stage 1 interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26th November and stage 2 interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10th December for shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.

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The Relationship Fundraising role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk.

You will report to the Relationship Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Relationship Fundraising & Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity’s fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, finance, and reporting

· Responsibility for stewardship and relationship building with supporters within the East region.

· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with national partnerships in your region.

· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.

· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.

· Support the Relationship Fundraising Manager (RFM) and Head of Relationship Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Relationship Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.

· Support and extend volunteer networks within geographical area in line with strategy.

· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across geographical area.

· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload in a cost-effective and proactive way.

Supporter Management

· Provide excellent customer service to fundraising supporters, with prompt responses to enquiries, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.

· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.

· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.

· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.

· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Officers, provide high quality account management to corporate supporters within specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.

· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.

· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.

Increasing Community Support within geographical area

· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within geographical area, in line with strategy.

· Manage recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in geographical area, providing relevant support and training.

· Liaise with local community organisations (predominantly golf clubs) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with strategy.

· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.

· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with RFM.

· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with RFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with strategy.

· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Relationship Fundraising Manager.

· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.

What we are looking for:

· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building

· Experience and confidence in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events

· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters

· Experience and a keen interest in building long term relationships with supporters

· Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship

· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Excellent organisational skills

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently and Live within East Region

· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle. 

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

Remote - As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.

Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 16th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service 

The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJ0) is seeking a Service Manager for our Women and Families, VAWG Specialist Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families we support. 

CJO’s Women and Families VAWG Service aims to provide a cohesive family and specialist support for vulnerable women and families of Caribbean/African heritage experiencing violence and present with complex layering of issues. We assist women and families through 1-1 advocacy, counselling, and therapeutic group support to increase wellbeing, reduce risk and increase safety.  The service provides social and learning opportunities for women and families alongside meeting their immediate needs.

Job:Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service Manager

Location:London     Salary:£40,000 per year, pro rata    Part Time/3 days weekly   Contract:  5 years

The Role

To manage and develop the delivery of the CJO VAWG service for African heritage women and families escaping violence and its impact through advocacy and therapeutic services.  You will be responsible for managing your team of domestic violence workers whilst working synergistically with our clinical lead and social work support to achieve the best outcomes for the women and families who access our service.

As a member of the senior management team, you will have a strategic focus and lead on safeguarding to protect women and their children. You will have both an internal and external focus of influence with local and national stakeholders including statutory services and funders to ensure a co-ordinated community response and service for African heritage women and families.

About You

As a strong communicator, you will bring your understanding and know how to support and navigate the criminal justice systems in relation to VAWG.  Able to work independently and prioritise a busy workload.  An effective communicator who is innovative with experience of managing, growing, and developing your team.  Excellent team player willing to get involved and support service users and staff, no matter the task or activity.

Key Objectives Within the Overall Purpose of the Post:   

The management of CJOs VAWG women and family’s specialist service ensuring it meets the needs of African Heritage women and families, is contract compliant with the service specification and the charity’s policies and procedures.

1. To lead and effectively manage the finance in line with the grant and annual budget.
2. Lead on and participate in national, local discussions, consultation, research, monitoring and evaluation, needs assessment, collaboration, networks, to sustain and grow the women and family specialist service and any other activity relevant to deliver the service.
3. Represent the service and organisation at both internal and external meetings and within multi-agency partnerships.
4. Lead on and facilitate monitoring and evaluation activities, which supports the voices of service user and their data, to inform legislation, policy, and practice, identifying synergies across the organisation’s work as well as opportunities to produce and share learning.
5. Facilitate a range of training for; professionals, service users, staff, volunteers, external audience to improve practice and service delivery.
6. Communications - directly produce, facilitate publicity and marketing material for the service, appropriately using social media e-leaflets, paper booklets etc to increase knowledge, awareness, skills, and the impact of VAWG on the lives of women and families.
7. Ensure written language is to good quality standard including emails and all other record keeping and documentation required of CJOs work.
8. Ensure that the service is delivered within safeguarding practice and safe standards as per our quality mark.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Contribute towards and/or write comprehensive reports that may include data, narratives, and case studies as required by funders, commissioners, CJO and others.
• Oversee the management of the Oasis database undertaking quarterly audits and monthly monitoring of data collection for performance management of the service.
• Dip sample and audit case files as held on Oasis, ensuring staff are recording information and delivering services in line with Imkaan and other quality standards.
• Oversee the consistent use of the ‘Safe Lives’ risk assessment tool, alongside other developed risk mitigation templates.
• Ensure staff appropriately represent women and advocate on their behalf when dealing with outside agencies such as the Housing department, Police, DSS, Solicitors, Social Services, Health Professionals, and all other relevant agencies.
• Document monitoring ensure that it is provided in the agreed and acceptable formats for  the VAWG women and Families Specialist Service  using standard templates.

Management of Service Finance

• Work closely with the finance team to oversee the income and expenditure of the service in line with all policies and procedures of the organisation, contract, policies and procedures relevant to CJOs funded work.  
• Ensure that small grants woman receive are appropriate working closely with finance, social work students and support worker(s) or volunteer.
• Take full ownership of strategic fundraising for the service, identifying funding sources and making direct applications, alongside the Director and fundraising team.  

Wellbeing

• Ensure the service is delivered within CJOs Community based approach to Wellbeing and that a therapeutic approach is embedded in your practice.
• Attend regular clinical supervision
• Ensure that your staff team attend regular clinical supervision.
• Lead and manage the Thinking Space facilitator and bi-weekly debriefs alongside working synergistically with CJOs Clinical Lead.

Operational

• Along with your team, to always work in the best interest of CJO and to avoid any action that may bring CJO and or its activities into disrepute.
• To undertake any other duty commensurate with the position of Service Lead and as required by your line manager.
• To engage in one’s own performance management through training and development as required.
• As a member of the senior management team work to promote CJO’s purpose, values, and our influence through evidence-based solutions to improving the lives of vulnerable women and their family experiencing VAWG/trauma and to act-up/step in the absence of members of the senior management team or staff.
• Regularly supervise, appraise, and support the development of staff and volunteers addressing challenges and implement necessary support measures to improve performance with staff, external contractors, and agencies.
• Participate in regular supervision, induction, training, and team meetings.

• Develop appropriate partnerships, collaborations, and communications to enable our family support and gender-based violence services to be seen as a leader in its field.
• To be the lead registered officer for CJSM and Safeguarding Lead 
• On occasions to work on a Saturday where time in lieu will be given.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: National Programmes Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week

Accountable to: Director of Membership

Salary: £37-42k depending on experience

Location: SW1P 3RB United Kingdom

Work Type: Hybrid (2 office days)

Overview

Mothers’ Union (MU) was established in 1876. It is a worldwide women-led movement with over four million members in 83 countries. Some 40,000 of our members live in Britain and Ireland and put their Christian faith into action in communities’ by delivering projects and programmes that bring hope and build resilience.

Mothers’ Union is unique. We do not work alongside communities; our members and volunteers work inside communities. From small initiatives to national programmes our aims are to stop poverty, violence, and injustice by supporting the vulnerable and to strengthen family life by nurturing relationships that are loving, faithful and respectful.

Each member subscribes to the same values; the moral and ethical codes that are central to the ways in which we operate:

• We are firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos centred on mutual respect and collaboration.
• Our governance, leadership, and programmes are driven by and undertaken by members within their own communities worldwide; and
• We work with and welcome to the movement, people of all faiths and none.

Our Britian and Ireland members may be part of a branch or a parish membership, which sits within a Diocese, which reports to a Province. These Provinces and Dioceses follow the Anglican Church structure.

We are a diverse and inclusive movement who form groups, become friends and supporters outside of the church structure, together with a host of active volunteers all championing the work we do.

Job Purpose

The role of the central charity is to facilitate member support and the successful operation of the charity, lead strategic projects that work to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the global movement and to support the delivery of impactful work in communities that meet our aims.

Like many membership organisations, we need to focus on turning membership decline into membership growth. This role evolved from and is an integral part of the “Reimagining MU” project, where we looked at opportunities to secure the future of the movement.

The post holder will work directly with members and across the charity leading campaigns and programmes that help and support the communities in which we serve, drive membership growth, increase valued engagement and income opportunities, promote Mothers’ Union within the Anglican Church, and build effective relationships with external partners and organisations.

This role will lead the implementation of a suite of existing and new Britain and Ireland programmes which include domestic abuse, social justice, and family issues. Also, to look at new programmes and to manage continual programme reviews. These Mothers’ Union National Programmes are being adopted as best practice frameworks for successful community outreach projects by members in the communities in which we serve. It is envisioned that in resourcing and standardising existing work, these robust programmes will serve as vehicles for volunteer and member recruitment in dioceses in Britain and Ireland and be able to secure strategic partners and external funders to support our work.

Main responsibilities

Programme Development, Implementation and Review – Britain and Ireland

1. Work with the Director of Membership on the continued development, implementation and review of a member-informed national suite of Mothers’ Union programmes.

2. Research, review and develop new member resources, packs, and policies and manage access.

3. Work with the wider Membership team on the design, implementation, and delivery of new membership growth models.

4. Work with the Communications team on campaigns and programme branding and promotion.

5. Procure and manage relationships with programme strategic partners and funders.

Membership Engagement and Support

1. Manage relevant Communities of Interest (representative membership groups) for the different programmes.

2. Contribute campaign materials, articles, written printed and web content as required.

3. Support the membership by overseeing programme enquiries, and delivering resources, communications, webinars, podcasts, and events as required.

4. Working with the Membership Engagement Manager to ensure membership growth is reflected in the programme frameworks as an intended outcome.

5. Working with the Director of Membership and the wider membership team to deliver annual and regional events and conferences including the Annual Gathering, Provincial meetings, networking, and celebratory events.

General 

1. To manage existing national programmes; and to successfully framework and resource new MU campaigns and community outreach work into standardised, resourced and branded national programmes that are adopted and utilised by members and attract strategic partners to enhance successful outputs and increased income for the charity.
2. To work across the charity on supporting the incorporation and delivery of membership and income growth targets and initiatives in the outputs of relevant areas of work.
3. To produce and provide reports and resources as required for the Director of Membership.
4. To undertake any other duties as requested by the Head of Membership.

Work Ethos

Integrity lies at the heart of Mothers’ Union and in our voice and actions, we aim to be:

· Respected.

· Effective.

· Accessible.

· Clear.

· And innovative approach.

Staff are expected to reflect these core values in their own personal characteristics. Post holders are expected to be able to demonstrate:

1. A level of competence appropriate to the demands of this post.
2. The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union’s Aims, Objectives, and Values.
3. A clarity of communication.
4. A collaborative and constructive style of operating, respecting colleagues and volunteers and their contribution.
5. An understanding of or commitment to the Christian faith.

Person Specification

Candidates’ demonstration of the skills and qualities below will be assessed through the application form/CV and at interview.

Experience/skills

Essential

Desirable

Programme Development

Demonstrated project management and programme development experience.

A project management qualification.

Experience of working in a membership organisation in the design and delivery of member-informed services and support.

Policy and Advocacy

Experience of campaign, policy, and advocacy work.

Experience in the fields of domestic abuse, faith and discipleship, social justice, and family issues.

Membership Support

Experience working directly with customers/members.

Event management experience.

Computer and IT skills

MS applications. Zoom/Team meeting platforms. Survey software. Social media posting. CRMs.

Publisher and design software.

Qualifications

Education

Educated to degree level.

Personal Attributes

Organisation

The role sits within a Membership function. Ability to work in a team and self-direct as required, effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines and timescales.

Communication

Good verbal communication skills – ability to engage effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Produce high quality, accessible, valued, and impactful resources, and documents.

Excellent writing skills – ability to tailor to various audiences clearly and concisely; to identify and summarise key messages.

Personal characteristics

Flexible, with the ability to use own initiative.

Ability to work competently and confidently with volunteers, external partners, the clergy, and a wide range of stakeholders.

Team player – ability to work with others and to contribute within a team.

The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union core values.

An understanding of or commitment to the Christian Faith

Knowledge and approach

A broad understanding of issues affecting faith and family life today.

The ability to take a creative and lateral approach to thinking about social problems.

A proactive attitude and enthusiasm to learn and grow in the role.

Research skills

Ability to collate, analyse, and synthesise data and use this in the development of support and services.

Ability to gather, manage and use a large quantity of information, research and reports effectively.

Ability to interpret statistics, survey data and quantitative and qualitative data effectively.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via e-mail. 

The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th November 2025. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not contact you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Values and Behaviours of Mothers’ Union staff

 MU Staff Team Values

· Respectful.

· Supportive.

· Open.

· Adaptable.

· Solutions Oriented.

Below are examples of behaviours which show the values in practice.

Value 1: Respectful

· Being a role model, treating people with respect, both in speech and action.

· Reacting to situations and requests in a professional, calm and timely manner.

· Being sincere in understanding another person’s perspective.

· Being considerate of others’ time and concerns.

Value 2: Supportive

· Working as a team to meet collective goals and embrace shared perspectives.

· Building effective working relationships across the whole organisation.

· Celebrating successes and create a positive team spirit.

· Sharing personal knowledge, skills and experience with others to help them develop.

Value 3: Open

· Being open to constructive feedback.

· Celebrating differences and recognising everyone’s contribution.

· Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their views and feedback to improve.

· Being self-aware, reflecting on the work we do, how we do it and how it affects others.

Value 4: Adaptable

· If within capabilities, adapting to changes even if outside usual duties.

· Treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and develop.

· If possible, being flexible and responsive to the changing priorities of the organisation.

· Agreeing appropriate deadlines for work and meet them.

Value 5: Solutions Oriented

· Employing creativity by thinking outside the box to overcome challenges.

· Sharing views and driving continuous improvement.

· Encouraging colleagues to share alternative perspectives and ideas.

· Seeking solutions to solve problems.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Right to Work

Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed.

DBS Checks

This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.

Safeguarding Policy

Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union in Britain & Ireland, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with various backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is looking for someone to lead our Philanthropy & Partnerships programmes. It’s an exciting role, and an exciting time for SAS. We’re about to launch our new organisational strategy, and we’re in the final stages of implementing a new CRM (Dynamics).

We’re lucky to work with some of the most dynamic and innovative funders and partners in the UK and abroad, this role will maintain existing partnerships and develop new ones.

You’ll come into a well-established, talented and friendly team. We’re passionate about developing our people, and we’ll work with you to make you the best leader and fundraiser you can be. We’re looking for someone who has a caring and empathetic management style and enjoys coaching & mentoring their teams to help them grow and excel.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising you’ll be responsible for developing strategies to inspire donors, and cultivating these relationships towards securing major gifts. You’ll take the lead on managing our larger Trust & Foundation & Corporate relationships, ensuring excellent relationship management to foster long term support for our work.

You’ll be a great communicator and influencer able to work effectively across the organisation, bringing together key stakeholders and working collaboratively to bring our work to life for existing and potential donors.

Working with our colleagues in Campaigns & Policy and Communities you’ll gain an excellent understanding of our work and impact and have the ability to use this information to craft compelling applications, donor materials and reports.

​Underpinning your success will be a positive and proactive attitude, a solutions-oriented approach and a willingness to undertake hands on work. 

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with a primary focus of gifts of £100,000+
• Build excellent collaborative relationships with internal colleagues to collate information for funding proposals, impact reporting and stewardship opportunities.  
• Build and develop excellent relationships with our donors
• Work with our communications team to ensure we celebrate the support of our donors appropriately
• Maximise the use of SAS engagement opportunities (Parliamentary events, volunteer conferences, beach cleans, etc.) to cultivate prospects and steward donors to an exceptional standard
• Management of income & expenditure budgets and KPI tracking mechanisms 
• Leadership, line management and development of a team of 3 passionate fundraisers
• Development of strategy into detailed work plans and KPI tracking 

Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work with, and communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals from internal colleagues, institutional leaders and external collaborators, stakeholders and donors.

An ability to assimilate complex information and translate this into compelling funding bids and impact reporting through excellent written communication skills.

A working knowledge of major gift, corporate & trust & foundation fundraising, including identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.

Experience of managing, coaching and mentoring a team to develop individuals to be the best they can be.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active and highly organised Governance Administrator to support the efficient running of our governance arrangements. In this role, you will coordinate and provide high quality support to our committee programme and other key processes such as our grant funding and abstract competitions at Association conferences.

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the Association’s governance and operational activities. Collaborating closely with the senior management team, committee Chairs and senior stakeholders, you will contribute directly to the success and impact to the charity.

If you have a strong eye for detail and process, this role may be for you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the committee meeting programme; arranging meetings, preparing detailed agendas, circulating papers promptly and producing accurate, high-quality minutes
• Organising the Association’s grants, awards and prize programmes, ensuring smooth application, review and selection processes
• Administering the abstract competitions across all Association conferences, including communications with participants and on-site coordination when required
• Supporting the administration of committee appointment processes and Board and committee elections
• Providing pro-active executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, Officers and the Senior Management Team
• Working with all staff and Board members to ensure good communications are maintained throughout the Association
• Liaising with partner organisations and stakeholders to develop and maintain effective relationships and maximise networking opportunities

Hybrid working

This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Use of generative AI tools

We understand that many applicants use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini) to help prepare their applications. As part of your submission, please include a brief statement indicating whether you used AI assistance for any part of your application: Yes – entire submission, Yes – partial (CV, personal statement, or cover letter), or No – AI was not used in any part of this application. If AI was used, please briefly describe how it supported your work (e.g., drafting, editing, idea generation, formatting, etc.).

By submitting your application, you confirm that all information and documents you provided during the recruitment process are true, complete, and not materially misleading. If any statement is later found to be false or incomplete, the Association reserves the right to withdraw this offer or terminate your employment without notice and recover any losses arising.

Interviews will be held in early December 2025.

Location: Luminous House

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,784 per annum

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins 

Team Leader – Children’s Home – South West London

Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional Team and Make a difference to Children living in residential Care.

Starting Salary £30,784 per annum 

Shifts: 40 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins

Sleep-ins: £50 / Overtime and Bank holidays paid time and half

Location: London, Balham (SW12)

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher’s 

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing the home and providing positive support for challenging young people aged 12-17. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. 

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

Check out here our staff stories to see how you can develop your career with us

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Desirable professional qualification (CQSW, DipSW, NVQ3), or willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare.
• One years’ experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
• Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

In return we offer:

• Starting Salary £30,784 per annum.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website.

In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.

About the role

As an Experienced Practitioner, you will provide direct support and care for our young people who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and can struggle to regulate their emotions.

Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged 12 – 17 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.

If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision.

Applicants should have

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) or be willing to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (England).
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential.
• Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures.
• The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals.

What you should expect from us

• Salary: £28,912 per annum. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

First Stage Interview 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office

Second Stage

Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at the home they have applied for.

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note:

• This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
• It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
• all shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.