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Purpose of the Job
This role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the UK Youth Employer Engagement team as part of the Network Delivery Department, supporting the Summer Jobs Programme. With a focus on identifying and securing employment placements and income for The Summer Jobs Programme, the Employer Engagement Officer plays a key role in ensuring strong stewardship and a positive employer experience of the programme and partnership with UK Youth over the next 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
Employer recruitment and income generation
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Work closely with the Employer Engagement Manager to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy, integrating both local and national approaches.
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Support the development of employer sponsorship proposals, creating a menu of different engagement levels to meet income targets
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Work with the Employer Engagement Manager and the wider Corporate Partnerships Team to collaborate on UK Youth fundraising opportunities and integrate our employer ask into our wider corporate partnerships offer
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Track, monitor and report confirmed placements in specified locations.
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Input to feedback for programme funder, the Youth Endowment Fund, on corporate partnership opportunities
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Identify and engage with regional and localised contacts to assist in sourcing placements (e.g. local business networks).
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Accurately record programme donation contributions
Employer training and management
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Manage relationships with a cohort of employers throughout the programme, including:
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Securing their commitment to provide placements and funding in agreement with the programme’s terms of reference
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Ensuring they have the information and tools to succeed within the programme.
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Act as the primary point of contact at UK Youth.
Key Internal Relationships
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Collaborate closely with The Summer Jobs Project Manager to:
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Ensure consistency and accuracy of approach and information.
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Support Local Delivery Partners to build relationships with employers.
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Attend one to one meetings and appraisals with the Employer Engagement Manager
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Work in partnership with colleagues in the Communications team to enable the delivery of high-quality comms activities that support employer recruitment.
Experience we're after
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Experience of fundraising, sales or recruitment
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Experience of working in a busy and deadline-driven work environment
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Experience of managing multiple relationships
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
Why work at UK Youth?
Young people are facing a complex and increasingly challenging world. There are pressures on their mental health, employment prospects, and even physical safety. Youth work is an essential tool to help young people navigate these difficulties and set them up with skills for life. But over ten million young people are currently unable to access this life changing and even life-saving resource. UK Youth brings together young people and youth workers with business leaders, teachers, doctors, and other professionals to identify solutions, provide practical support and campaign for social change. By working at UK Youth, you will be a joining a committed group of people who are seeking to tackle the systemic problems letting young people down.
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 8th December 2025
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for mass fundraising, enabling individuals, communities and companies to support ARUK through their own talents and passions. As well as driving registrations and income through third party, virtual and mass participation events and managing these relationships to maximise income.
The Online Fundraising Team is key to the success of SLF as they work across Regional, Sporting Events, Marketing and Corporate teams to drive a future focussed department, exploring new technologies, audiences and opportunities for ARUK, testing the potential of these and advising other teams on how to capitalise on these.
The role of Online Fundraising Manager will work with the Senior Central Fundraising Manager to identify the strategy for the team, lead fundraising campaigns, and develop new propositions and ways of working for the team, department and wider organisation. This role will line manage two Online Fundraising Team Officers and one Online Fundraising Executive to support SLF in delivering our strategy and meet our departmental annual income target.
You will work closely with the Marketing and Supporter Engagement Team, Regional Fundraising Team, Corporate Team, Celebrity Team and Digital Team to ensure we are identifying and partaking in the latest, most relevant and time-worthy online fundraising campaigns to ensure maximum income generation for SLF and Alzheimer’s Research UK.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
Line Management
· Recruitment, induction, training and ongoing line management of the Online Fundraising Team (OFT); providing direction and support to drive their success to ensure a highly motivated team, equipped to deliver the operational plan and support in reaching SLF’s targets.
· Conduct monthly one-to-ones, quarterly reviews and annual appraisals to ensure high performance and development within the team.
· Responsible for workload distribution among the OFT, ensuring focus on income generation, community engagement and operational priorities.
· Support, encourage and motivate the OFT to hit financial and non-financial targets and to work collaboratively across SLF and the wider charity.
· Responsible for inputting and translating the Team Strategy, executing operational plans and for the operational performance of the team.
· Ensure OFT is fully trained and are competent representatives of ARUK.
Digital Fundraising & Online Communities
· Support and coach the team to generate fundraising through online communities, including Facebook challenges, cryptocurrencies, streaming channels and new tech. You will provide guidance on content, stewardship, and conversion.
· Lead the Facebook Challenge strategy and translate this for all stakeholders. Bringing all relevant teams together to ensure the Challenges are reaching the right audiences, supporters are stewarded appropriately, and the opportunities of these events are maximised.
· Responsibility for managing and delivering c£500k from Facebook challenges p.a
· Develop and oversee strategies for crypto and streaming fundraising, identifying opportunities within Web3 communities and streaming ecosystems.
· Ownership of relationship with external agencies, holding regular check ins and ensuring the skill levels across the team of third-party systems.
· Monitor trends, campaign performance, and supporter behaviour to inform strategy adjustments and post-event improvements.
· Build relationships with other third sector organisations to share ideas, successes and concerns to build robust fundraising challenges and develop direction for new opportunities.
· Lead the creation of a Streaming New Product Development pipeline to test innovative fundraising approaches with content creators and streaming communities.
· Ensure the team effectively engages online communities to amplify ARUK activity and maximises supporter participation.
· Work with internal teams to ensure consistent supporter engagement and stewardship across all online platforms.
New Audiences & Partnerships
· Lead and oversee the development of partnerships with crypto/blockchain companies, gaming developers, industry events, and other relevant networks to expand supporter reach.
· Maximise fundraising opportunities through third-party collaborations and emerging digital channels.
· Work closely with the Celebrity Team to identify potential content creator fundraisers and ensure they are stewarded appropriately.
· Responsible for developing Online Fundraising Corporate strategy, providing guidance to team for developing corporate pipeline, building partnerships and maximising relationships.
· Work with Digital team to identify new potential fundraising platforms and digital methods of fundraising.
Team Management
· Attend relevant sector-wide meetings to understand latest trends to inform strategy and direction of team.
· Undertake evaluation of income area, considering contribution, ROI and long-term potential.
· Stay abreast of competitor activity, particularly in designated areas, to inform strategy.
· Develop a full understanding of ARUK systems including data, finance and compliance in order to support the team in creating well informed processes and use of systems.
· Champion the Online Fundraising Team across SLF and ARUK, sharing knowledge and education teams on the opportunities available.
· Upskill the OFT and team development, with focus on corporate applications and content creator proposals.
· Upskill internal teams (e.g. fundraising, corporate, philanthropy) to embed cryptocurrency and digital fundraising into everyday supporter interactions.
What we are looking for:
· Relationship management experience
· Project management experience
· Experience in fundraising strategy development and delivery.
· Understanding of social media and online platforms
· Line management experience, particularly experience managing a team
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Experience in creating supporter journeys
· Adept at utilising data strategically for decision-making and achieving organisational goals and using analytics to identify trends and optimise donor engagement.
· Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
· Excellent organisational skills
· Great attention to detail
· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to learn and spot potential
· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration
· Effective account, people and performance management skills
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring the ocean’s story to life
At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.
We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders. This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation.
You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth. If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships.
Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations.
Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance.
Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship.
Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors.
Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.
Why join us?
- You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
- Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
- We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
- We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.
We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:
- Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
- 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
- Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
- Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
We tackle the ocean emergency by working with communities, businesses and governments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, learning-focused Digital Learning Content Developer to join the expanding Learning Team at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality digital learning resources for radiologists and clinical oncologists worldwide. Working closely with passionate colleagues and subject matter experts, you’ll help build a world-class digital learning library that supports doctors at every stage of their careers ultimately making a real impact on professional development and patient care.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and build interactive e-learning courses using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Create engaging visual assets: animations, infographics, videos that bring learning to life.
- Collaborate with Learning Designers and SMEs to ensure content is innovative, accessible, and user centred.
- Champion best practice in digital learning, keeping up to date with industry trends and new eLearning innovations, sharing recommendations.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience creating interactive digital learning resources and applying learning design principles.
- Proficiency in e-learning tools and visual design software (Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- A passion for innovation, technology, and effective learning design.
- Knowledge of the application of relevant legislation including data protection, accessibility and copyright.
Join us at the RCR to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful contributions to ultimately help doctors deliver the best possible care to patients.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)
Starting salary: £48,822 per annum
St Mary's University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities and training the next generation of doctors.
The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high-impact campaign focused on major donors and charitable trusts and we are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.
As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner - shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You'll help us build momentum with our closest supporters and ensure excellence behind the scenes.
We're looking for a confident, capable, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
You will bring proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery, with the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision. You are a natural relationship-builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.
If you would like the opportunity to play a leading role in helping shape something new and make a meaningful impact in just under a year, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases.
Closing Date: 30 November at 23:00
Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help us secure the funds needed to save lives.
Our Community and Events team support a busy programme of third-party events including; Great North Run, London Landmarks Half and marathons in Edinburgh, London and Paris to name a few. We’re recruiting for a passionate Events Fundraiser to join the team.
This is an important role generating long-term, sustainable income to support our life saving mission. You’ll develop strong relationships with our passionate supporters, building a sense of community and helping them achieve their fundraising potential.
Contract
£29,000 - £31,000 per annum plus benefits
Full time (35hrs per week)
Fixed Term Contract (18 months)
Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
Manage supporters’ participation in a series of third-party events across the UK and Europe
Maximise participation numbers and fundraising potential
Represent Samaritans at third-party events
Evaluate the effectiveness of events and make recommendations for improvements
Communicate with event participants through a range of digital channels
Support event participants in their fundraising journey
Collaborate with volunteers and branches to support events
Maintain accurate supporter records, manage fundraising platforms and update event pages
What you’ll bring
Experience of fundraising event management or community fundraising
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organise conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
Experience of marketing activities through both on and offline channels
Ability to build and develop strong relationships
Experience of working with volunteers (desirable)
Experience of working with a fundraising database (desirable)
Experience of working to budgets and income targets (desirable)
Full Job Description and Person Specification here
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Friday 5th December @ 09:00am
Interviews: 9th and 11th December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator – Sanctuary Citadel
Hours: 35 hours
Term: Fixed Term until 5th May 2027 with potential for extension beyond this dependent on funding.
Location: Home-based, with regular travel to Cardiff and Newport, and occasional full-team meetings in England.
Reports to: Sanctuary Manager
Salary: £35,137
Housing Justice unites diverse communities to build personal connections, help people out of homelessness, and create justice in the housing system. Our vision is of a community where everyone has a safe and stable home, and a feeling they belong. We run projects throughout England and Wales.
The role of the Volunteer Co-ordinator is to lead the Sanctuary Citadel project in Cardiff and Newport. This will be at a key time for the project - adapting and expanding from an existing Citadel volunteer model to support Newly Granted Refugee’s transition from Home Office Accommodation or alternative accommodation into permanent homes.
Working with the Sanctuary Manager and a team of volunteers, you will ensure this support is upheld to a high standard. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks to facilitate this, including recruitment and training of volunteers. Maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure project coherence and impact, and promote awareness of the project and its impact within the community.
Please see attached job description for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £56,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF is UNICEF UK’s biggest broadcasted fundraising event. Since its inception, we have raised more than £121 million, and we have ambitious plans for the future.
This is a great opportunity to join UNICEF UK as our Finance Business Partner for Soccer Aid. This is an exciting and varied role where you will lead on the financial management aspects of the event and the related joint venture company, as well as stakeholder management ranging from third party partners, including television companies and suppliers to internal management.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 1 December 2025.
Interview date: TBC December 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Join Samaritans and help shape our communications planning during a time of transformation.
Samaritans is undergoing a significant change programme to ensure we are fit for the future and able to reach more people who need us. We are looking for a Strategic Communications Planning Lead to play a pivotal role in helping us tell the story of our future and ensure all communications activity aligns with our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
This is a unique opportunity to influence how we communicate during a critical period of transformation and make a real impact on our ability to save lives.
Contract
- £41,500 - £51,500 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35hrs per week)
- Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Drive strategic communications planning across the organisation.
- Oversee and improve planning processes, implementing tools and inspiring collaboration across teams.
- Support the development of integrated campaign planning across different channels.
- Support the delivery of communications plans for future-proofing projects and organisational change, ensuring sensitivity to our callers and volunteers.
- Champion consistency in narrative and scheduling across all communications activity.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in strategic communications planning and integrated campaign delivery.
- Strong ability to craft key messages for complex projects and multiple audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate in a complex organisation.
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience in using data and audience insight to shape impactful communications.
- Knowledge of brand management and reputation management.
- Experience in change management and preferably working with volunteers.
Full Job Description and Person Specification below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure (download below). You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and covering letter.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Monday 1st December
Interviews: Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




