Lead jobs in watlington, oxfordshire

About the role:

We’re searching for an experienced and ambitious corporate fundraising professional, to drive Back Up’s corporate partnerships programme.

In this pivotal role, you’ll develop and deliver a strategy to secure and grow mid and high-value, long-term partnerships that support our mission to support people affected by spinal cord injury. You’ll build strong relationships with new and existing partners and collaborate across teams to create impactful projects that align with our values. We pride ourselves in the strength of our partnerships and the difference we make together.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong track record in partnerships and sponsorships who is passionate about creating social impact and building meaningful, long-term relationships.

For full details please see our job description.

About us: 

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries. 

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver. 

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Providing expert support in the development of policy and practical guidance aligned with Mental Health Legislation

· Supporting local authorities and care providers to effectively roll out and implement best practice and policy changes            introduced by the new Act, ensuring consistency, quality, and improved outcomes across the sector.

· Creating an inspiring and engaging learning environment

· Champion innovation across diverse projects across other projects within SCIE[G(1] 

What we are looking for:

· Exceptional communication skills, including facilitation, public speaking, and concise evidence-based report writing,               for varied audiences.

· Proven ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

· Comprehensive understanding of Mental health legislation and associated social care policies.

· Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional.

· Demonstrable expertise in Mental health law practice and/or Social care practice and management.

· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

· Demonstrable experience of working in co-production with people who draw on mental health services including co-             designing, delivery and evaluation.

· Commitment to SCIE’s values and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

· Ability to establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including individuals who use services, carers, and               professionals.

· Experience of contributing to business growth, bid writing and tenders.

Finance Manager 

Permanent Contract, full time 37.5 hours a week, hybrid working

Salary £39,319 per annum, increasing by annual increments to £44,279

Are you passionate about babies and young children having the best start in life?

HENRY is an innovative, dynamic, and ambitious charity delivering life-changing impact for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of our charity. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing payroll, handling VAT returns, and driving continuous improvement in our financial and operational processes. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting, providing essential insights to our Lead Managers, and contributing to the overall financial health of HENRY. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and develop members of our finance team.

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for process improvement and team leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills to make a significant impact within a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Closing date:  11th August 2025

Interviews: 20th August 2025 in person at our National Office in Eynsham

Join Our Team as a Trusts and Foundations Manager 

Location:

Remote working with some travel to SeeAbility homes. 

Salary:

£48,000 per annum plus benefits 

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

SeeAbility is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to join our Innovation and Social Impact team. Could this be you?

We have a rich history as pioneering charity working alongside, and for, people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to make inclusion a reality. Over the last 5 years, fundraising from Trusts and Foundations has enabled our charity to have big impact on the lives of people we support by creating opportunities to develop digital skills, secure employment, benefit from better eye care and speak out against social injustices.

Your role will play an equally important part in our latest strategy. Your talent will enable SeeAbility to launch new and inclusive programmes, co-produced by people with lived experience and in partnership with funders, so that we can continue our vital work of building inclusive communities where everyone can live as equal citizens.

If you’re excited by this role and are looking to take your next step with a successful, supportive, and friendly fundraising team – we’d love to hear from you today.

Your role

To lead on trust fundraising at SeeAbility and to grow and diversify trust and foundation income in line with SeeAbility’s aspirations.

Your responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of a trusts strategy, overseeing the whole trusts portfolio, to generate agreed annual targets for SeeAbility.
• Be the charity’s expert in trust fundraising, adopting a data-driven approach, keeping abreast of sector developments and making the business case for change where appropriate.
• Develop and enhance relationships with existing trusts, delivering first-class stewardship, making appropriate and timely applications to secure agreed annual budget and ensuring that all reporting is completed in line with guidelines.
• Focus on new business and lead on creative, inspiring and professional proposals to trust and statutory funders that operate within the charity’s values and ethical policy.
• Manage, support and mentor the Trusts Fundraiser to secure funds from trusts and statutory sources of income. To lead any further expansion of the trust team in the future if the opportunity arises.
• Implement the systems, tools and procedures to proactively identify new funders that align with SeeAbility’s strategy and ethical policy.
• Work across the organisation to generate new and innovative ways to package up SeeAbility’s work to secure funding.
• To be responsible for setting, monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure budgets and key performance indicators
• To be responsible for developing and delivering the annual work plan for trusts fundraising
• Engage staff across the organisation in trust fundraising to support proposal development, reporting and stewardship and to grow the fundraising culture.
• Ensure all trust records are kept up-do-date on the database.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to cultivate a supportive and collaborative fundraising team.

**Please check the Job description for extensive details

**Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application

Our Benefits

Why work for us?

Your development and appreciation 

• Annual excellence awards 

• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition 

• Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future 

• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career 

Your work-life balance 

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) 

• Life events: Time off when you need it most 

• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years 

• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 

• Paid Fertility Leave 

• Carers Leave available 

• Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation 

Your money goes further 

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues 

• Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends 

• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 

• Access to Tickets for Good 

• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates 

• Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future

• Refer a friend and receive £600 

• Paid DBS and renewals 

• Season ticket loans 

• Advance Pay scheme using Wagestream when you need it the most 

Your wellbeing counts 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary 

• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 

• Free eye test

• Discounted Gym Membership 

• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team 

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. 
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. 

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

Director of Fundraising

Location: Remote (with regular UK internal & external meetings)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: CEO

About Switch the Play Foundation

Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting sportspeople in their transition to life outside of sport. We empower individuals to thrive through and beyond their sporting careers with tailored development, wellbeing, and transition support.

As we launch our new 5-year strategy, this is a truly exciting time to join our team and help scale our impact across the UK.

Role Summary

We seek a strategic Director of Fundraising to lead and grow our income generation efforts. This role will develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to support our expanding programmes and reach. Working for a small charity like ours means your efforts will have a direct and significant impact, ensuring that fundraising is maximised to support our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our fundraising strategy across trusts, foundations, events, corporates, major donors, and individuals
• Manage and grow a small, remote fundraising team
• Meet income targets and develop new income streams
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, partners, and supporters
• Track performance and report on KPIs and ROI to the Board

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in fundraising strategy and income growth
• Experience across multiple income streams, especially corporate and philanthropic giving
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management
• A data-driven, adaptable approach
• Passion for social impact and belief in the power of sport
• Experience working in or with small charities
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for supporting sportspeople

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led, supportive, and ambitious team
• Shape a growing organisation at a pivotal moment
• Flexible working and a culture of trust and wellbeing
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution and CPD budget
• Tech allowance and expenses for UK travel
• Your voice matters—everyone contributes to our strategy and direction

Apply Now

Apply with your CV and cover letter.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. If you’re excited by this opportunity but not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or need adjustments to the application process, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Senior Training Lead, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to March 2027 - pending funding confirmation.

About Drive

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Do you have skills in managing databases? Do you have a passion for developing others and supporting our colleagues who use our CRM system?

• Part-time, 21 hours per week (three days per week)

• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with hybrid working available.  

• Starting salary £20,928 (£34,880 FTE) with further salary advancement opportunity, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.

• 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• Generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors

o wellbeing coffee mornings

o menopause support

o up to three volunteer days a year

o up to three family emergency leave days a year

o retreats and resources for prayer life

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

 Talk to us first?

If you would welcome an informal discussion (between Monday and Friday) about the role before applying, please contact us via email.

Your role

We are looking for an ICT professional who can provide training and support for all staff who are using the Access Charity CRM product to interact with our supporters and students. You will be involved in developing the processes to deliver insight driven selections, segmentation, analysis and other user needs and will also get involved in some day-to-day activities like extracting data sets and running audits.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have proven experience in managing databases, with the ability to train and support our staff. You will have the patience to explain technical things in non-technical language. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be committed to the aims and values of CMS.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 3 August 2025.

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV on website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

• Role: Lead Bid Writer
• Head Office: Thame (Oxfordshire) or Leicester (Leicestershire)
• Working location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site
• Salary: £45,000 full time, pro-rata for part-time contracts
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time. Part-time working available 

Together, we make it possible.

At Affinity Trust, we believe everyone deserves to live their life their way. We are a values-led charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, and we’re passionate about creating possibilities that empower our community.

Our Bids and Tendering team are the golden thread between our current support and the future opportunities we pursue, driving growth and making a lasting impact. Join us to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of our services.

It’s all about the people

The support we provide is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We’re here to enable people to live the life they choose, in their own way, every day.

As one of our Lead Bid Writers, you will work on the end-to-end bidding process, from identifying tender opportunities and submitting engaging and successful bids through to managing post-award activity. You will develop compelling, high-quality tender responses, ensuring that our submissions stand out.

You will have knowledge and experience in tender planning, writing winning bids, and diligently working to continuously improve the quality of submissions. If your experience is in social care, that’s great but not essential.

You will also need excellent writing and comprehension skills, the ability to work to demanding deadlines, and attention to detail while managing conflicting priorities.

This role is full-time and will work flexibly from our office in Thame or Leicester. You will need to be happy working on your own, but as working with others is an important part of the role, we are looking for someone who also enjoys working as part of a team.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.  
• Blue Light Card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme

Start date: asap

Key responsibilities:

• Catering for the Abbey resident team
• Catering for all Abbey bookings (including events, retreats, Abbey Café)
• Cleaning down the kitchen
• Overseeing all aspects of Food Safety and Health and Safety in the Abbey kitchen, including assisting the Abbey Manager for liaising with VoWH EHO inspectors and supporting further development of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures, as they relate to catering, where needed
• Overseeing supplies ordering and stock control liaising with the Abbey Manager
• Liaising with the Abbey Manager to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control
• Leading menu planning and ensuring that the catering service at The Abbey supports the delivery of that part of our mission which aims to demonstrate ways of living that are healthy and ecologically sustainable
• Making the most of The Abbey kitchen garden and working with the garden volunteer team to plan and ensure that The Abbey kitchen garden is as productive as possible and that as much of the produce as possible from the kitchen garden is used in creating seasonal menus

Please see job description for further information.

Purpose of the post

The Engagement and Involvement Lead will engage with young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study, and is critical for the success of the project.  We are at the early stages of laying the foundations for this and in this new role we are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to co-ordinate and lead AHS’s cross-UK participant and public involvement and engagement activities.

This is a role that requires high levels of confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the project’s new Engagement and Involvement Strategy, including:  establishing and coordinating a Young Persons’ Advisory Group for AHS; developing and delivering AHS public engagement and involvement activities; outsourcing and supervising engagement and involvement activities that are better provided by external partners; scoping and advising on which routes for involvement and engagement activities are best suited to different tasks. 

Main responsibilities

Planning & strategy delivery

· Ensuring the study delivers the values and approaches set out in the AHS engagement and involvement strategy

· Planning, delivering and reporting on an ongoing, regular and important programme of engagement events and activities

· Reviewing/revising/adding to existing policies, processes and procedures to support effective working together with people and communities (such as reimbursement, compensation, making reasonable adjustments)

· Developing and implementing appropriate evaluation, monitoring and reporting of Community Engagement & Involvement

· Keeping up to date with good practice & sector advances and sharing these with the AHS team.

Practical engagement and involvement

· Developing methods to enhance engagement and involvement, and helping to build positive relationships with young people and stakeholder groups, including charities, third sector & advocacy groups

· Overseeing day-to-day planning & delivery of a high-quality engagement and involvement programme.  To include, for example:

o Managing and supporting Youth Advisors

o Recruiting and running a standing Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG)

o Organising & delivering other ad hoc engagement activities as necessary

· Securing external partners where necessary, and managing contracts and delivery of their work across the UK

· Ensuring that any external parties (e.g. organisations, freelancers, consultants) supporting AHS’s involvement and engagement work have clear roles, responsibilities & goals

· Working with the Head of Communications to develop and manage provision of relevant information to members of the public, teachers, young people & researchers

· Keep clear records of involvement and engagement activities, ensuring results are used to inform the study and the wider research community.

Team support

• Checking for and capitalising on possible opportunities for engagement and involvement to be embedded in the work of the wider team
• Ensuring appropriate induction, training, mentoring and support is organised for the research team and communities involved
• Sharing examples of emerging good practice and CEI (Community Engagement & Involvement) impact across the research team.

Wider

• Contributing to shared learning and future sustainability as part of wider CEI communities of practice
• Acting as a key point of contact for community members and partners involved in the research
• Representing and presenting the AHS study’s engagement and involvement work to the wider research community at a senior level, including in national engagement & involvement networks as necessary.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential criteria

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

· Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools)

· A proven track record or professional background in working with young people – such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting

· Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement,  including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice

· Awareness of culturally sensitive approaches and methods to be inclusive of all relevant perspectives, including  marginalised and vulnerable groups

· Experience of successful project management and ability to deliver, working independently.

· Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration

· Ability to manage a budget and report on financial activity accurately

· Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, with experience of working alongside and influencing senior level professionals

· Research literacy, with a clear understanding of large UK-wide research initiatives and the various competing demands and pressures the study will face

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing

· Demonstrated commitment to youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people’s perspectives.

· Confident using online tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365)

Desirable criteria

· Relevant qualification in engagement and involvement

· Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience

· Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people’s health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood

· Familiarity with health research and data governance frameworks

· Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector.

· Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online workshops (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint)

Dimensions

· This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate.

· Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.

· AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.

The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 17 August 2025.

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 September, tentatively scheduled on Thursday 11 or Friday 12 September 2025.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Do you have a heart for theological education that equips leaders for mission and ministry in today’s changing world? Are you keen to use your people management and strategic skills to help lead a creative intercultural team? 

• Permanent/ 4-5 days per week

• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

• Starting salary £41,795 (full-time salary) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors

o regular wellbeing coffee mornings

o support on menopause for women

o up to three volunteer days a year

o up to three family emergency leave days a year

o retreats and resources for prayer life

Pioneer Mission Training

We run training for theology, mission and ministry at undergrad and postgrad levels validated by Durham University as part of Common Awards.. Our training is through the lens of mission, has a global perspective and is enabling innovative mission practice on the ground.

Your role

We are looking for a talented person who has a strong skillset in leadership and formation for mission in theological education, people and team management and who is strategic. You will effectively lead on teaching design and delivery, developing our training programmes, growing the student body and building a healthy team, along with being part of a cross organisational team of programme leads in the CMS Britain Hub.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world. We are part of a TEI (Theological Education Institute) with Ripon College Cuddesdon with whom we teach Common Awards validated by Durham University. Our doctoral programme is a partnership with Roehampton University.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a PhD in theology or missiology and experience in teaching, managing others, working in university education and systems and alongside students.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. 

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Talk to us first?

If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please email us.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 10 August 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

Content & Creative Lead (UK Islamic Charity, Home based in the UK)

Civitas Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a UK-based charity who are seeking a strategic and creative Content & Creative Lead to drive editorial and multimedia content—across podcasts, newsletters, and thought leadership pieces—for a major national platform. You'll play a key role in spotlighting underrepresented voices and building meaningful public discourse. This is a permanent , full-time role with once a week travel to London for meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and lead content strategy (podcasts, Substack, newsletters)

· Commission and edit opinion pieces and commentaries

· Produce content that sparks engagement across digital channels

· Collaborate across teams to tell compelling, values-driven stories

Essential Criteria:

· Excellent writing, editing, and commissioning skills

· Proven experience creating engaging content across formats

· Strong understanding of digital strategy and audience growth

· Ability to secure high-profile contributors and manage editorial workflows

· Passion for social justice and community empowerment

Desirable:

· Experience with podcast production or scripting

· Familiarity with British Muslim communities and discourse

Apply by 25 July 2025 with a CV and tailored cover letter. Alternatively , do contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further info.

About the Role

As we grow, we need someone to ensure our marketing clearly, consistently, and compellingly showcases our story, our products, and our clients’ incredible results. You’ll help us deliver creative, timely communications and powerful stories that inspire the fundraising community.

This role is instrumental in executing our content, digital, and event marketing strategies, helping us reach key decision-makers in charities and converting them into engaged customers. 

You'll help us deliver creative, timely communications and powerful stories that inspire the fundraising community, working closely with the COO, Growth Managers and other teams to accelerate our growth.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Communications Coordination:

• Draft, edit, and coordinate email communications for existing clients, prospects, and event audiences using HubSpot.

• Draft blog and newsletter content to share with existing and prospective customers.

• Work across Social Media to ensure a regular flow of stories, product updates, and impact content is scheduled and shared.

• Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across all materials.

Campaign & Product Launch Management:

• Produce comprehensive campaign plans to support new product features, service offerings, and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate product launches, working with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Growth, Customer Success) to ensure aligned messaging and smooth rollout.

• Schedule and support webinars and in-person opportunities (e.g., industry events, workshops) from a marketing perspective.

Case Studies & Campaign Showcasing:

• Support the creation of compelling case studies that highlight our impact and clients' successes.

• Help co-ordinate video, photography, and quotes from clients to enrich our marketing assets.

• Maintain a live bank of marketing assets (case studies, testimonials, videos, photos) that can be easily used across marketing and sales.

New Business Support:

• Work with the Growth team to ensure they have comprehensive communications support, including email nurture sequences, lead generation assets, and campaign summaries.

• Help track and update HubSpot data and monitor lead funnels for marketing activities.

Content Asset Management:

• Ensure key product and campaign materials (e.g., PDFs, one-pagers, presentation decks) are up to date, accurately reflect current offerings, and are easily accessible to the wider team.

• Co-ordinate with designers and video editors where needed, ensuring timely delivery and quality of work.

Reporting & Market Insight:

• Support marketing reporting, tracking campaign sends, open/click rates, and basic lead activity via HubSpot.

• Track competitor activity, messaging, and new ideas being developed in the sector to inform our strategy.

• Help manage marketing activity calendars and provide internal communications updates on marketing initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge:

• 2–4 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or content coordination role, preferably within a SaaS company or B2B environment.

• A confident writer and communicator, able to produce clear, concise, and compelling copy.

• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive, with excellent project coordination skills.

• Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM tools like HubSpot or Mailchimp is a definite plus.

Bonus: Experience in the non-profit or tech-for-good sector.

Position: Regional Volunteer Team Lead

Location: Remote in South/South East England

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months) which may be extended

Full-time Salary: £33,000 + car 

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide inspirational regional team leadership for this designated Region and their volunteers. In this role, you will drive the delivery of outstanding member benefits and sports/leisure events at a local level using local insight. You will lead your Region through a period of change and the role is expected to evolve with the exciting transformation work we are currently undertaking across the organisation. With this in mind, the current responsibilities listed below may change as the transformation work progresses.

Responsibilities: 

• Support volunteers and colleagues to plan, create and deliver a local program of events aligned with CSSC's strategy, mission, vision, and values. 
• Ensure adherence to operating processes, framework, and legislation. 
• Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to organise a variety of inclusive events and activities across the Region based on data driven insight, with the aim of attracting new and existing members to CSSC.
• Foster effective networking and collaboration across the team, champion best practice and seek out new ideas and ways of doing things. 
• Attract, recruit and induct new volunteers to ensure excellent service provision for our members.

About You: 

• Effective time and workload management skills. 
• Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure. 
• Strong relationship building and management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
• Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed. 
• Committed to continuous improvement.   

Key Skills & Experience: Essential 

• Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer or event management experience. 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Full UK driving license (travel required). 

Desirable 

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer/event management or community development (not essential but advantageous). 
• Experience of building and working with high-performing teams. 
• Working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems.   

What We Offer: 

• 24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays. 
• Free CSSC Membership. 
• 90 minutes of wellbeing time per week. 
• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Excellent company pension schemes. 
• Training and Development opportunities. 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme. 

About Us: We are a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 124,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organisation values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.