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Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Research, Policy and Influencing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving Cerebra’s mission to influence national and local policy and practice. You will lead on the translation of research into actionable policy recommendations, develop strategic partnerships, advocate for systemic change and influence, persuade and engage with policy makers to improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions and their families. Alongside this you will work with the Research and Information team on Cerebra’s research contracts and the development and dissemination of information.
This is a senior role requiring strategic vision, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to build influence across government, academia, and the third sector.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Policy and Influencing
- Identify opportunities to influence national and local policy agendas, including legislation, guidance, and funding priorities related to childhood disability and neurological conditions.
- Develop accessible and compelling policy briefings, consultation responses, reports, speeches, and presentations for a range of stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, sector partners and the public.
- Monitor policy developments across the neuro-diverse landscape and lead on timely, evidence-led responses.
- Analyse data, trends and policy developments to produce insights and recommendations.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive communications that support positive change.
- Ensure our policy positions reflect the real experiences and insights of the neuro-diverse children and families we support.
- Develop and deliver Cerebra’s policy and influencing strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and research priorities.
- Develop and deliver influencing campaigns in partnership with Communications team.
- Work closely with the Communications Team by contributing to the drafting of responses to media enquiries on our policy and influencing work and act as the media contact if required.
- Liaise with the Legal Rights Team to assess the impact of current or proposed policies in terms of their actual or potential effects on children with neurological conditions at both national and local levels, and for their input into consultation responses.
2. Engagement and Relationship Building
- Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with decision-makers across government departments, policymakers, NHS bodies, local authorities, professional associations, and sector partners.
- Represent Cerebra at meetings and events, including engaging with MPs, civil servants, policy forums, advisory groups, and cross-sector coalitions and other key influencers, or brief the CEO or Directors if attending.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure our policy and influencing work is grounded in practice and informed by those delivering services.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.
3. Research and Information
- With one of our Lead Research Officers leading, you will oversee the tendering process and delivery of our research contracts.
- Working with our Information Development Officer to ensure that we maintain our PIF Tick accreditation for our information resources.
- Carry out high-quality research and analysis.
- Use findings from Cerebra-funded and external research to produce policy briefs, consultation responses, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Alongside our Lead Research Officers carry out horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in child health, neurodiversity, and public service delivery.
4. Budgeting, monitoring and forecasting
- Working with the team and Director to set income and expenditure budgets for Corporate, Philanthropy, Legacy and Trust & Foundations to assist with any funding applications.
- Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
- Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
- Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.
5. Line Management
- Line management responsibilities for a small team, currently comprising of 3 staff.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team.
- Complete regular supervision and team meetings.
- Provide effective performance management to the team.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with Cerebra’s values.
6. General
- Monitor and evaluate the impact the areas of work that leading on.
- Support collaboration across the different Cerebra teams.
- Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or similar digital tools for recording and tracking work.
- Uphold Cerebra’s Data Protection Policy and all relevant confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the team and organisation.
Please see attached job description for person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. We have seen significant growth over the past few years, building a network of engaged supporters and an effective Partnerships Board. As we pass the halfway mark of our three-year strategy, we are recruiting a major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children.
This individual will join a successful team, stewarding and cultivating existing supporters as well as managing a pipeline of prospects through their giving journey. You will work directly with the Head of Fundraising and be responsible for your own portfolio of major donors, trusts and family foundations. By August 2027 Bookmark aim to have reached 500,000 children with our literacy programmes, you could be part of that incredible goal.
Experience in philanthropy is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with a strong track record of managing high-value relationships and delivering excellent stewardship in commercial or client-facing roles.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy
- Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £20,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance
- Work with our Fundraising Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with Trustees, senior stakeholders, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters
- Design and deliver creative events and activities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors
- Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand.
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording, progression and forecasting of major donor relationships, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person Specification
Essential
- A successful track record in managing high-value relationships, including a proven track record of securing five-figure gifts
- Experience working towards and meeting, or exceeding, income targets
- Experience developing high value relationships through all stages of the giving cycle
- A demonstrable ability to build internal relationships and use senior stakeholders (CEO, Trustees, Senior Leadership Team) to help progress major donor relationships
- Experience working on successful events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong external and internal relationships. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a high value audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Bonus Points
- Major donor and/or Trusts & Foundations experience
- Line management experience
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
- Experience managing and developing a high value giving circle
- Experience running matching campaigns or large mailings
Location: Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days.
Contract type: Permanent - Full Time / Part-time (0.8/4 days) will be considered.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (0.8 FTE - £32,000 - £33,600)
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Application deadline: 11th May at 10am, but please note that interim shortlisting will occur on 29th April at 10am.
Want to know more?
We will be running an online session for anyone wishing to understand more about the role on Wednesday 22nd April at 2pm. Please find the link to sign up on the relevant job description on our website.
Equality and Diversity
Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
At Bookmark, we are a small but growing team of hard-workichang people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prisoners Abroad is a small but powerful organisation supporting people through some of the most isolating and traumatic experiences imaginable. Whether it’s someone surviving a prison sentence overseas, returning to the UK with nothing, or a family facing the distress of having a family member imprisoned abroad, your work here will have a direct and lasting impact.
A fantastic opportunity has opened up to manage and grow a well-established major donor programme, developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, craft compelling cases for support, and deliver thoughtful stewardship that makes donors feel truly valued and connected. You’ll also have the chance to shape how we grow our pipeline, with support from a team that values creativity, emotional intelligence and collaboration, so plenty of opportunities to get creative and make your mark.
With experience of securing 4–5 figure gifts and a flair for building meaningful relationships, you’ll be a confident communicator with strong writing skills, and you’ll enjoy using insight to create personal donor journeys that inspire generosity.
To apply for this position, please read the job pack which provides lots of information about the charity, the role and how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 10am Tuesday 5th May, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please apply when you are ready and you may be contacted about your application before the closing date. To ensure inclusivity, all applications received up to the closing date will be considered equally.
If you have any questions about the application or recruitment process, or want to schedule a call for more information, then get in touch and we'll happily arrange that.
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse to join our Clinical Team and play a high impact role, using their clinical expertise to improve heart health.
As a Senior Cardiac Nurse, you’ll be an expert clinical resource, providing clinical oversight and governance for public‑facing campaigns, health information and digital content. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Medical and our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team to ensure clinical accuracy and high standards throughout. Following training, you’ll also act as a media spokesperson, contributing to press statements and interviews across print, broadcast and social media.
The role will support BHF’s Heart Helpline and Genetic Information Service, offering evidence‑based information and compassionate support directly to the public. You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and help protect and enhance BHF’s clinical reputation.
Working arrangements
Please note this is an 18-month fixed-term contract.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dually located between your home and at least one day a week at our London offices, flexibility on this will be required and the day attending a BHF office won't necessarily be the same each week.
There may also be travel or out of hours work required occasionally, for press work, project work e.g. to attend filming for campaigns or HM live webinars.
About you
An NMC registered nurse you’ll have extensive NHS experience and knowledge of its workings, and will be currently working at AfC band six or higher (or equivalent) or have done so in the last year.
Having previously completed study at degree level (6), or proven equivalent, you’ll have an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of cardiac and circulatory conditions and of lifestyle issues relating to coronary heart disease. You’ll have extensive current clinical experience as a cardiac nurse in secondary and/or primary care, working in heart failure and/or congenital heart disease services an advantage.
A proactive member of the clinical support team, you’ll have excellent organisation, time management and customer service skills. You’ll have excellent communication skills, able to provide and receive feedback, as well as be able to translate complex medical information or critically appraise research for communication to a lay audience.
With strong leadership qualities, as well as understanding the importance of teamwork, you’ll be able to work in an agile way, quick to adapt to new concepts, teams and ways of working, prioritising and managing your own workload with ease.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Benefits and development
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
1st stage interviews will be held, via MS Teams, on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April, this will incorporate a short telephone scenario task.
Successful candidates will then be invited to a 2nd stage interview, held in person at our London offices, on Wednesday 6th May, where there will be a presentation element to prepare for ahead of time.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Due to the nature of this role our recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to an Enhanced criminal records check and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Calibre Audio is a national charity providing accessible audiobooks to people who are unable to read print due to visual impairment, dyslexia, or other conditions. Through a digital-first service and a diverse library, we enable people to experience the joy and lifelong benefits of reading.
Everyone has the legal right to equal access to information, yet only 7% of print books are converted to audio, the format needed for many disabled people. For young people, this has serious implications for their ability to learn and develop, and for the elderly, socially isolated, or disadvantaged, coming to terms with the loss of their sight, health and mobility, losing a lifelong love of the written word can be a real blow.
Calibre Audio’s vision is an inclusive society where everyone with a print disability can enjoy accessible books. The charity distribute 1,500 books daily to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature. They work with all major publishers and record many of their own titles, including books unavailable elsewhere in audio. Calibre Audio are now broadening their mission to deliver wider social impact: improving literacy and education outcomes, supporting wellbeing, and tackling loneliness.
This is a pivotal role responsible for leading and growing income from trusts and foundations. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, the postholder will develop and deliver a strategic trusts fundraising programme, securing five- and six-figure grants, building long-term partnerships, and contributing significantly to organisational sustainability and growth.
As Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will:
- Develop and implement a multi-year trusts and foundations strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities, with a focus on high-value and multi-year grants
- Build a robust pipeline of prospective funders
- Develop compelling, high-quality funding proposals and reports
- Secure significant income from a portfolio of trusts and foundations
- Manage and grow relationships with key funders, ensuring excellent stewardship
- Work closely with colleagues across services and senior leadership to gather impact data and shape funding cases
- Act as a key ambassador for Calibre Audio with external stakeholders
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven track record of securing five-figure+ income from trusts and foundations
- Excellent written skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, tailored proposals
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational need into compelling cases for support
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience securing six-figure or multi-year grants
- Knowledge of the charity, disability, literacy, or arts sectors
- Advanced CRM skills (preferably Beacon CRM) and pipeline management
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
Apply by uploading your CV and answering the four screening questions. A cover letter is not required at this stage.
Candidates meeting the person specification wil be invited to a call with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive. For formal application, Laura will provide support with CV and supporting statement.
Please apply ASAP and by no later than Monday 27th April.
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
Camden Community Centres' Consortium (C4) is a charity that brings together organisations leading and operating community spaces in the London Borough of Camden, for collective action and development.
C4’s mission is to harness the power of our network to ensure that Camden’s community spaces are deeply embedded in the borough’s social fabric, driving innovation, equity, and wellbeing.
The General Manager will be the key person responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity and the management of the network and its activities. This is a flexible role for a charity management all-rounder: a multi-skilled self-starter, confident working both independently and collaboratively.
This General Manager role will be the first and only dedicated staff member in a long time, and will be key to enabling our collective ambition. It’s a role that has potential to expand for the right person, and grow with the ambition of C4 - and will be key to collaborating on making that possible.
The General Manager collaborates with the Executive Co-Chairs to deliver the Strategy and develop the impact of our network, convene and build our membership, develop the sustainability of the charity and communicate our impact with members and stakeholders.
The General Manager is the key person responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity and the management of the network and its activities.
We’re offering this role in two forms: as a flexible freelance contract, or a fixed-term secondment opportunity, and are keen to explore options for the right candidate.
Pay: £2500 per month to deliver the work.
The fee is calculated based on approx. 3 days per week at £200 per day, but we are open to proposals for exact working pattern and rate.
Working hours: Up to 3 days per week (depending on agreement), worked with at least 1 fixed day and some flexibility welcomed.
Download the full Recruitment Pack for job description and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a skilled and inspiring clinical leader to drive excellence across our Regional Treatment Centre. You’ll lead and motivate clinical teams, champion safety, quality, and patient experience, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll ensure the highest standards of care and compliance following clinical safety guidelines. Flexibility to travel across Merry Hill, Stafford, and Tamworth (with more sites upcoming) is essential as the service continues to grow.
You’ll be based in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Marston Green centre, with modern clinical facilities, spacious breakout areas, on-site parking, and showers for cyclists—because when you feel your best, you deliver your best.
This is a key leadership role with real influence. If you’re ready to shape services, empower teams, and make a meaningful impact, apply today.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:
Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.
Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.
Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Head of Communications and Marketing.
The organisation is a charity that believes that experienced professionals can make exceptional teachers who shape young lives. That’s why, since 2017, they have worked to attract, support and champion those who make a courageous career leap into the classroom; more than 1,300 so far.
The charity currently has teachers in over 700 schools, teaching over 125,000 students. Their purpose is to stand beside career-change teachers as they navigate a new professional identity and bring their experiences, skills and networks to the students, subjects and schools that need them.
The charity has developed a strong brand, reflecting it’s unique work in the sector, and has some high-profile champions and advocates who enable the charity to secure regular national print and television coverage. The charity invests significantly into it’s marketing budget to achieve it’s goals of recruiting new career changers to it’s programmes.
This Head of Communications and Marketing role is available on a permanent contract and full-time or part-time basis (0.8 FTE/4 days per week). This is a hybrid role where you will be mainly based from home. The postholder will be based in London for monthly co-working days with the team and meetings with external clients when needed. The salary range for this role is £46,000-£50,000 FTE (dependant on level of experience).
In this role you will report to the Director of Philanthropy and Communications, and together, provide strategic leadership to shape and share the charity's story, driving engagement across key audiences to support their mission and vision.
You will work closely with the Recruitment Director and their team to shape marketing strategy to recruit new teachers through digital channels. You will oversee and maintain the website, blogs, annual impact report, films, and core content. You will develop and grow the Now Teach brand, ensuring brand consistency across all channels.
You will manage a significant budget and play a key role in maximising return on investment. You will create and monitor communications metrics and KPls. You will provide media support by managing an outsourced press office to secure targeted coverage aligned with the charity's strategic priorities. You will identify and develop new opportunities in line with their strategy. You will also own and use the marketing automation platform (Active Campaign), automating marketing activity.
To be successful in this role, you be a proactive and hands-on individual with demonstratable experience in a strategic marketing and/or communications role. You will have a proven track record of communicating a cause using a range of communications tactics and engaging external audiences. You will be comfortable with designing and implementing ideas to support with developing and improving strategy.
You will have strong communication skills, with the ability to work with different internal departments, external contractors and consultants. You will also have experience in line management. You will have strong project management skills and experience using marketing automation platforms and other multichannel marketing technologies.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
Our Organisation
Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.
Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be co-located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.
Role Purpose:
The Fundraising & Marketing team’s purpose is to advocate for and raise flexible and unrestricted funding to enable Womankind to deliver it’s 2030 organisational strategy.
The Fundraising and Marketing Officer supports the growth of Womankind’s fundraising income by delivering engaging, donor-focused fundraising and marketing activity across online and offline channels. Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager (IGM), the role develops and delivers fundraising appeals, email campaigns, newsletters, and fundraising-led social media content to strengthen donor retention and supporter engagement. The role leads on coordinating impactful storytelling for the fundraising team and supports high-value donor activity by using CRM insight to tailor communications in collaboration with the Philanthropy Manager.
Areas of responsibilities:
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Individual Giving – Support the IGM to develop and deliver online and offline fundraising appeals and email/mail newsletter updates to maintain high donor retention levels amongst existing supporters and raise cash income. Work with IGM and Fundraising & Database Officer (FDO) to ensure our supporters receive excellent supporter care through planning and implementing donor journeys.
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Storytelling – Co-ordinate the fundraising team’s approach to storytelling in line with Womankind’s funding charter by working closely with the Communications team and wider organisation to gather information, updates, video content & images that demonstrate Womankind’s and our partners work and impact on women’s lives. Work closely with the Communications Officer to plan and deliver compelling fundraising and marketing content across social media channels, identifying new opportunities and approaches to improve our online presence and respond to supporter queries.
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High value donor fundraising – Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager – Corporate Partnerships, implement Womankind’s high value donor plan, using the CRM to identify high value donor trends, cultivate prospects, and tailor communications as required.
Key relationships and collaboration:
• Internally : Work closely with the FDO, IGM and the wider Fundraising, Communications, Feminist Grantmaking and Partnerships and Policy and Advocacy teams.
• Externally: External fundraising agencies/consultants and Womankind partners
Person Specification
Essential Experience:
• Experience of developing and implementing online and offline fundraising marketing campaigns, delivering them on time and on budget
• Excellent written communication skills with consistent attention to detail and experience of writing engaging, inspiring and persuasive copy for a range of media
• Experience of using Beacon or a similar fundraising CRM for marketing and collecting data, and for monitoring and analysing data to report against KPIs and inform future plans
• Proven experience using Mailchimp (or a similar email marketing platform) to plan, build, test, and deliver targeted fundraising campaigns and regular newsletter updates to segmented audiences
• Working knowledge and understanding of the importance of data capture, analysis and stewardship techniques
• Experience of fundraising from a UK individual giving audience
Essential Travel requirements: the role requires a willingness for occasional overseas travel. This may involve an overnight stay.
Desirable:
• Proven experience of managing external suppliers
Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to identify and develop powerful fundraising narratives that clearly communicate impact, inspire generosity, and strengthen supporter engagement
• Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and ensure accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with colleagues in teams across the organisation and other stakeholders
• A practical and operational understanding of data protection, GDPR and PECR
• Understanding of and commitment to working in line with Womankind’s feminist, anti-racist stance.
Values and Behaviours
The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.
All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy.
Application timelines
Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.
Senior Media Officer (PR)
Contract type:12-month fixed term, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £41,324 per year with excellent benefits.
*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The WaterAid media team is busy, ambitious, fast paced and fun. We strategically lead on both proactive and reactive media activity engaging with journalists to support WaterAid’s mass engagement campaigns (e.g. campaigning for no mother to give birth without safe water), partnerships (like designing celebrity toilets at Glastonbury, or creating PR campaigns for our Wimbledon Foundation partnership), brand awareness and political influencing.
About the role
As our Senior Media Officer, your will support the Senior PR manager to deliver the public relations function for WaterAid across digital and traditional media and work closely with the team and other colleagues across our fundraising, partnership and advocacy teams to drive ambitious and sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and deliver innovative integrated, digital-first PR campaigns that achieve impactful national, international, local and digital coverage, to support our fundraising and public engagement activities, build WaterAid’s profile, and align with wider organisational aims
- Take a project lead on high-profile strategic partnerships to deliver media projects that meet shared objectives and help our partners become influencers in their sector to drive change
- Work with the Celebrity and Influencer team to develop effective ways to work with high-profile supporters to build awareness of WaterAid and our work
- Shoot, edit and upload digital content for our digital media outlets including TikTok and YouTube
- Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and broadcasters including the planning and managing of trips to country programmes with journalists, celebrities or for content gathering
- Join the 24/7 on-call rota (aprox every 6-8 weeks) and be prepared for travel in the UK and overseas - usually around two weeks per year - as well as some work outside normal office hours, as necessary
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Excellent command of written and verbal English to produce written media work of high quality
- Proven experience of working in an in-house press office / PR agency or as a journalist
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of digital platforms including TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Strong understanding of the UK and global media landscape, with an excellent nose for a story and established relationships with key journalists and media outlets for major UK and global titles.
- Proven experience of delivering effective and innovative integrated, multi-channel media campaigns with digital media at their core
- Understanding of how the media can be used as an influencing tool – whether to encourage fundraising and engagement or influence decision makers
- Ability to forge effective/ strong working relationships within the team and with colleagues from across the organisation
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to personal learning, development and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organisation
- Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- NGO or international development experience
- Experience of working effectively within a complex matrix structure
- Experience of working for print, broadcast or online media
- Experience of working on successful fundraising appeals
- Experience of working with corporate partners
- Strong IT skills in Canva, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience working with agents and celebrities
- Ability to speak French or Portuguese
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Friday, May 1st. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing May 11th.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a People Engagement and Development Partner on behalf of our client, an international faith-based humanitarian organisation delivering life-changing healthcare and long-term health system strengthening in some of the world’s most underserved communities. With a growing supporter base and ambitious plans for the coming years, the organisation is now looking for an experienced people professional to help cultivate a strong, values-driven culture across its UK team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation whose work has a direct and lasting impact on thousands of lives around the world.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the People Engagement and Development Partner will play a central role in shaping the employee experience and supporting managers across the organisation. The postholder will provide day-to-day guidance on people management matters, including performance, wellbeing, employee relations and organisational development, working closely with managers to ensure consistent and effective people practices. The role will also champion organisational culture and values, supporting initiatives that strengthen engagement, collaboration and team dynamics. Alongside this advisory work, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of key people processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance frameworks and learning and development opportunities, ensuring that staff are supported to grow and thrive. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, the role will help embed strong people practices, reinforce values and contribute to a healthy and supportive workplace culture.
We are looking for an experienced HR or people professional with strong generalist knowledge and the confidence to support and coach managers across a range of employment matters. You will bring a solid understanding of UK employment law alongside excellent relationship-building and communication skills, and will be comfortable handling sensitive situations with diplomacy and care. Experience developing people processes, delivering culture or engagement initiatives, and supporting learning and development programmes will be highly valued. This role would suit someone who is proactive, organised and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven environment. You will be passionate about creating positive workplaces where people feel supported, engaged and able to contribute their best work, and you will be energised by the chance to help shape the culture of an organisation committed to making a meaningful difference globally.
Please note that this role has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and a tailored cover letter (1 – 1.5 pages) by Monday, 22nd of April at 08:59 AM.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic external affairs team, supporting the coordination of engagement with some of the UK's largest law firms, leading in-house legal teams, and key industry stakeholders.
Working closely with colleagues across public affairs, international, and member communications teams, you will play a key role in delivering a compelling and effective large-firm member offer.
The role offers varied and meaningful engagement with members and stakeholders from across the legal and professional services sector. You will help ensure members' voices are represented within the organisation, while also promoting the valuable resources and support available to them. In doing so, you will contribute to maximising the organisation's influence, visibility, and impact.
This is an exciting and wide-ranging position where your skills, knowledge, and expertise will be used to make a real difference.
What we're looking for
You will be a people-focused team player, with proven experience building and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, often managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
You will have experience supporting or managing projects and initiatives, ideally within a membership engagement or communications environment. This will include coordinating meetings, tracking actions to completion, and ensuring initiatives progress effectively.
Essential criteria:
- Excellent project management, communication, presentation skills, report writing and drafting skills
- High level of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
- Excellent ability to build, develop and maintain working relationships with other team members and with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical, computer and database skills
Please see the job description for more details.
What's in it for you
We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
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Lead the future of youth opportunity in Bristol.
Drive income, build partnerships, and change young lives every day.
Young Bristol is looking for an ambitious and passionate Head of Fundraising & Communications to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and the thousands of young people we support.
This is more than a fundraising role. It’s a unique opportunity to take ownership of income generation at one of Bristol’s leading youth charities, working at a time of exciting growth as we approach our 100-year anniversary. You’ll lead our fundraising strategy, grow a diverse income portfolio, and build meaningful partnerships that directly enable young people to thrive.
Working closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, you will drive sustainable income across trusts, corporates, major donors and events, while also leading communications that bring our impact to life. From powerful storytelling to strategic relationship-building, your work will ensure more young people have access to safe spaces, trusted adults, inspiring activities, and life-changing opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach — a confident communicator, relationship builder and leader who is motivated by purpose and driven to make a difference.
In return, you’ll join a values-driven, supportive team who truly believe in every young person and are committed to helping them discover what they are capable of.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire and create lasting impact across Bristol’s communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd April
Interviews will take place on the Wednesday 29th April, in person at our main offices. BS14 Youth Centre, Stockwood Lane, Bristol. BS14 8SJ
Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd April
Interviews will take place on the Wednesday 29th April.
“To be an outstanding provider of high-quality, community-based youth services that positively and sustainably impact the lives of young people"



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a skilled and proactive Network Manager to become part of their compact IT Infrastructure Team located in Birmingham. This role will report directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure & Security. Hybrid working is available, though occasional travel to various UK sites will be required.
Role Expectations
As a Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our IT network, ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security, and reliability.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Be an integral part of the Team and act as the go to person and SME for networking requirements. Work with stakeholders both internally and externally from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Collaborate closely with Network Managers, Infrastructure Engineers, Security Team and Project Managers to understand and address their requirements.
- Manage and optimise network infrastructure, including on-premise networks, public cloud (Azure) networks, virtual networks and WAN technologies.
- Apply strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Monitor network performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with service desk staff, providing education and support while resolving network-related tickets.
- Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Project tasks.
- Lead networking element of projects to improve production environments.
- Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation such as Network Designs.
- Responsible for ensuring that any designs produced are in line with the current network architecture and infrastructure strategy documentation and are fit for purpose.
- Provide timely updates and whenever necessary timely escalation of issues to right stakeholders.
Skills & Requirements
- Configure and manage Firewalls, Routers, Access Points, Switches, SD-WAN and Networking Appliances.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, VLANs, load balancing, and VPNs.
- Configuring and installing hardware in both office and data centre environments.
- Contribute to design and architecture discussions.
- Mitigate Pen Test and Audit findings.
- Participate in out of hours implementations of change/support as required.
- Accurate estimation of workload and timelines for delivery.
- Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Compliance to regulatory and mandatory policies.
- Relevant vendor management experience.
Interview details:
- Interview date: 12/05/2026 – 14/05/2026
- Format: Online
Location: Birmingham - We have a hybrid approach to working, with a home/office split that suits you, though the role will include travel across the UK as and when required. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: 17th April 2026, 2pm. To register or ask any questions please email us.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable experience in network administration and deployment.
- Experience with Cisco Switches, including configuration, security, and firmware updates.
- Knowledge of Firewalls (Preferentially Cisco Meraki MX and Azure Firewalls).
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architectures, networking (NSG, VNet peering, UDR, Private Link/Endpoint, Azure Firewall, load balancer).
- Knowledge of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN (MX Appliances).
- Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents escalated from service desk support.
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points.
- Centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Cisco ISE.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Digital Communications Manager
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary Scale: £38,313 – £44,492 pro rata*
Duration: Permanent
Pension: 6% employer pension contribution
Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata
Reports to: Head of Communications
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.
*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for visual arts and culture to bring their digital marketing experience to a leading London cultural organisation.
The Digital Communications Manager at the South London Gallery will oversee the delivery of an engaging digital strategy that supports the Gallery’s mission and vision, raises its profile locally, nationally and internationally, and deepens audience engagement.
Responsible for overseeing the SLG’s digital content strategy and digital partnerships, the Digital Communications Manager will create high-quality content that drives traffic to the SLG’s key digital platforms and communicates the quality and impact of the gallery’s artistic and Communities & Learning programmes. They will work closely with the Head of Communications and the Communications Coordinator to ensure that all content aligns with the SLG’s organisational objectives, reflects the Gallery’s tone of voice, and is informed by data and audience insight.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 April, 12pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.
An online information session about the role will take place on Tuesday 21 April, 6pm. For more information, please click the link below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.